TOWN OF BARRINGTON, RI

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2020 AT 6:30 P.M.

 

*Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Governor has signed an Executive Order allowing teleconference meetings under the Open Meetings Act (OMA).  The Town of Barrington has cancelled all face to face meetings until further notice.  All residents desiring to participate in the meeting may join by using the information below.  You are asked to mute your phone until Public Comment and recognition from the Chair.

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Agenda

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1.       Call to Order

 

2.       Announcements:   (TM)

·       General Election Tuesday, November 3, 2020 all polls are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.

·       Motor Vehicle Tax Bills have not been mailed.  They will be mailed once we have a State budget due to the uncertainty of the M/V tax phase-out.

·       Town Council Meeting on December 7, 2020 is the swearing-in ceremony of elected officials.  The next regular meeting of the Town Council is Monday, January 11, 2021.

 

DISCUSS AND ACT ON THE CONSENT AGENDA:  All items with an asterisk (*) are routine by the Town Council and will be enacted by one motion.  There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a council member or citizen so request, and the request is for good cause in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.

 

3.       *Accept Resignation(s):   (TM)

·       Juvenile Hearing Board:  Michael Tripp effective immediately.

 

4.       *Approve Reappointments to Boards and Commissions:

·       Cemetery Commission:  Suzanne Cherau to be reappointed as a full member with a term expiring on November 30, 2023.

·       Juvenile Hearing Board:  Brie Fanning-DiLiberio is moving to a full member with an unexpired term ending on November 31, 2021.

·       Juvenile Hearing Board:  Maria Suarez to be reappointed as a full member with a term expiring on November 30, 2023.

·       Juvenile Hearing Board:  John Anderson to be reappointed as a full member with a term expiring on November 30, 2023.

 

5.       *Accept the Minutes of the Town Council meeting which was held on September 29 and October 5, 2020.

 

6.       *Accept Monthly Department Reports (September):

Business and Finance Director, Fire Department, Human Resources, Library Director, Police Department/Animal Control Official, Department of Public Works, Planner/Building and Resiliency, Recreation and Senior Services, Tax Assessor and Town Clerk

 

7.       *Approve Abatement List

 

8.       *Approve Surplus Property: (none)

 

9.       *Acknowledge Correspondence:

·       Bristol County Water Authority Monthly Report:  September

·       Bay Team Monthly September Report

·       Dustin Merry:  DPW Professionalism

·       Tap-In:  Thank you to Barrington Community Support Coalition

·       The Listening Project

·       Ordinance Proposal for Smoke Free Zones

·       BLM Flag

·       House Bill 7614

 

10.     *Approve Entertainment, Private Detective and Victualling Licensing

 

11.     *Approve Road Race:  Bayside YMCA Road Race, Sunday, December 13, 2020 7:30am – 10:30am

 

12.     Discuss and Act on the Minutes of the Town Council from their meeting on September 14, 2020    (TM)

 

13.     Discuss and Act on Interviews and Appointments:   (TM)

·       Cemetery Commission: (1 vacancy: 1 full member (Term End Date:  11-30-23))

·       Interview:  Jonathan Coon, Erika C. Farrell and Christopher P. Salvadore

·       Zoning Board of Review: (1 vacancy: 2nd and 3rd alternate (Term End Date:  12-31-2025))

·       Interview:  Douglas Caito

·       Economic Development Commission: (1 vacancy: 1 full member (Term End Date:  11-30-23))

·       Interview:  Brian Baker, Douglas Caito, Kas DeCarvalho, Mariana Silva-Buck, Sierra Barter Terry,

·       Planning Board: (1 vacancy:  2nd alternate (Term End Date:  5-31-2023))

·       Interview:  Brian Morley

·       Resiliency and Energy Committee:  (1 vacancy:  1st  alternate (Term End Date:  11-30-2023))

·       Interview:  Steven G. DeLuca

 

14.     Discuss and Act on Formal Complaint Made Under the Town of Barrington Harassment Policy;   (TM)

With Referral to Town Solicitor’s Office and Human Resources Director for Investigation and Report to the Council

 

Public Comment (two-minute statement) –

To the public:  This agenda item is for members of the public to speak regarding a topic that is not already on the agenda.  Please indicate that you would like to speak by raising your hand.  When you are recognized, please approach the microphone in front of the Council and state your name and address for the record (Please sign in at the podium.)

 

15.     Discuss and Act on the Authorization of Contract with Kim Jacobs of Barrington, Consulting Resiliency Planner   (TM)

 

16.     Discuss and Act on the Diversity Consultant    (TM)

 

17.     Discuss and Act on Resolutions:   (TM)

·       Honoring Kate Weymouth

·       Honoring Steve Boyajian

·       Honoring Joy Hearn

·       Honoring Harold Gibbs by Naming Newly Acquired Lot 31-64 Sowams “Harold Gibbs Woods”

 

18.     PUBLIC HEARING:  Discuss and Act on Liquor License Renewals:   (TM)

                CLASS A RETAIL

1.  Submitted by:              Grapes & Grains, Inc.

D/B/A:                         Grapes & Grains, Inc.

Located at:                  24 Bosworth Street

                                   Barrington, RI 02806

2.  Submitted by:              Brickyard Wine & Spirits, LLC

D/B/A:                         Brickyard Wine & Spirits, LLC

Located at:                  250 County Road

                                   Barrington, RI 02806

                  CLASS D FULL

1.  Submitted by:              American Legion Barrington Post 8, Inc.

D/B/A:                         American Legion Barrington Post 8, Inc.

Located at:                  2 Legion Way

                                             Barrington, RI 02806

2.  Submitted by:              Barrington Democratic Club

D/B/A:                         Barrington Democratic Club

Located at:                  186 Roffee Street

                                   Barrington, RI 02806

3.  Submitted by:              The Barrington Yacht Club

D/B/A:                         The Barrington Yacht Club

Located at:                  25 Barton Avenue

                                   Barrington, RI 02806

4.  Submitted by:              Rhode Island Country Club

D/B/A:                         Rhode Island Country Club

Located at:                  150 Nayatt Road

                                   Barrington, RI 02806

                 CLASS BV FULL

1.  Submitted by:              Tyler Point, Inc.

D/B/A:                         Bluewater Bar and Grill

Located at:                  2 Barton Avenue

                                   Barrington, RI 02806

2.  Submitted by:              Stock Food Group, Inc.

D/B/A:                         East Bay Oyster Bar

Located at:                  308 County Road

                                   Barrington, RI 02806

3.  Submitted by:              Florian’s, LLC

D/B/A:                         Billy’s Restaurant

Located at:                  286 Maple Avenue

                                   Barrington, RI 02806

4.  Submitted by:              Kee-Aree, LLC

D/B/A:                         Tong-D Restaurant

Located at:                  156 Rear County Road

                                   Barrington, RI 02806

5.  Submitted by:              New Sushi Express, Inc.

D/B/A:                         Miku Japanese Cuisine

Located at:                  306 County Road

                                   Barrington, RI 02806

             CLASS BVL LIMITED

1.  Submitted by:              Pepperoni’s Pizza, LLC

D/B/A:                         Piezoni’s Pizza

Located at:                  222 County Road

                                   Barrington, RI 02806

2.  Submitted by:              Leon’s Kitchenworx, LLC

D/B/A:                         Leon’s Café & Catering

Located at:                  230 Waseca Avenue    

                                   Barrington, RI 02806

3.  Submitted by:              J&A Restaurant Enterprises Ltd.

D/B/A:                         Nacho Mamma’s

Located at:                  18 Maple Ave, Unit #3    

                                   Barrington, RI 02806

4.  Submitted by:              Spaghetti Lane, LLC

D/B/A:                         Spaghetti Lane

Located at:                  8 Anoka Avenue    

                                   Barrington, RI 02806

 

19.     Discuss and Act on Bid(s):   (TM)

·       Department of Public Works:  FY 2021 – DPW Equipment: 21,000 GVW Dump Truck with Plow

·       Finance Department:  Payroll Outsourcing

·       Fire Department:  Emergency Management Coordinator

 

20.     Discuss and Act on Ordinances:   (TM)

·       INTRODUCTION:

·       2020-21 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 78, Burning, Outdoor

·       2020-23 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 134, Parks and Recreation

·       2020-24 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 144, Use of Public Lands

·       2020-25 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 169, Taxation

·       PUBLIC HEARING:

·       2020-22 Renewal of Ordinance DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY (January 14, 2021)

 

21.     Set Agenda for the Monday, January 11, 2021 Town Council Meeting    (TM)

to be held via Zoom Conferencing The Town Council will hold an Organization Meeting with a Swearing-in Ceremony of Newly Elected Officials on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 7:00pm

 

22.     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 October 29, 2020 at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Barrington Web Site and Secretary of State Web Site.     

 

   

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