TOWN OF BARRINGTON, RI

 

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2020 AT 6:00 P.M.

BARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL – VICTORY FIELD

220 LINCOLN AVE, BARRINGTON, RI

 

IF INCLEMENT WEATHER:  TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBER, 283 COUNTY ROAD, BARRINGTON, RI

 

**Per Governor Raimondo’s Executive Order 20-40, no more than 15 people may be physically present at the meeting. The 5 members of the Town Council will be physically present, along with the Town Manager and Town Clerk, for a total of 7 people. Accordingly, public attendance shall be limited to 8 people.

 

Adequate alternative means of public access will be provided via teleconference/Zoom, as indicated below, in accordance with Executive Order 20-46.** 

 

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Agenda

 

1.       Call to Order

 

2.       The Town Council and Town Manager will “Take the Pledge” to Commit to Ensuring Appropriate Use of Force Policies.

 

3.       Discuss and Act on Town Council Statement on Racism.

 

4.       Discuss and Act on Setting the Date, Time and Venue of the Financial Town Meeting

 

5.       Discuss and Act on Ordinances:

INTRODUCTION:

·       2020-14 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 45 Salaries and Compensation

 

PUBLIC HEARING:

·       2020-12 An Ordinance Amendment to Repeal Chapter 170 Tobacco

 

6.       Discuss and Act on Proposed Charter Changes

·       ALTERNATIVE BUDGET APPROVAL PROCESS

o   Title 7: FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING

Adding New Chapter: 

o   Chapter 3:   EMERGENCY BUDGET APPROVAL PROCESS

§  §7-3-1Town Council Conditional Authority to Approve Budget

§  §7-3-2 Procedure for Town Council to Approve Budget

§  §7-3-3 Limitations for Approved Budget and Tax Levy

 

7.       Adjourn

 

 

The Town of Barrington will provide accommodations needed to ensure equal participation in all meetings.  Please contact the Town Clerk’s office prior to the meeting so arrangements can be made to provide such assistance.  A request for accommodations can be made in writing to 283 County Road or by calling 401-247-1900, Ext. 301.  Hearing impaired callers can dial 711 “Relay” for additional assistance.  The Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library and Barrington Public Safety Building are accessible to the disabled.

Posted on June 18, 2020 at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Barrington Web Site and Secretary of State Web Site.