MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 AT 7:00 P.M.
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Agenda
· 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.
· Mail ballot application for the General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 please go to: (www.vote.ri.gov ). Applications must be received by Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 4:00pm.
· 2020: CENSUS www.my2020census.gov.
· COVID-19 Re-Opening Phase III
§ Barrington’s face mask requirement in all municipal and commercial buildings remains in effect.
§ All businesses are re-opened with restrictions.
§ Basketball courts remain closed.
§ Fourteen (14) day quarantine requirement if traveling from States with >5% positivity rate.
· Tuesday, September 29th @ 7:00 PM – BPD Use of Force / Community Policing Discussion
· The Great Pumpkin Harvest Party is going virtual. Registration will open October 1, 2020. All children up to age 13 are invited to participate.
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.
· Board of Assessment Review: Kris Leadem effective immediately.
· Technical Review Committee: Robert Stewart and Robert Stillings effective immediately.
of the Town Council meeting which was held on July 27, 2020 and the Executive Minutes of June 8, 2020.
Business and Finance Director (June and July), 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
· Fire Department: Ladder Truck
· BAY Team Report
· Letters Supporting Flying the BLM Flag (40)
· Letters Opposing Flying the BLM Flag (8)
· Letters Opposing Flying Back the Blue Flag*(At TC meeting on 9-14-20 Mr. Brier said first 2 letters were supporting and last letter pertained to Listening and has been placed below)
· Barrington Veterans’ Council: Veteran Friendly Flag Policy
· Mary Heffner: Barrington DPW – Thank You
· Andreas Sattlberger: Summer Camp Organization – Thank You
· Paula DiOrio and John Garrabedian: Samoset Avenue – Parking
· David Silvia: Request for Support Letter on House Bill 7614
· Amy and Emma Hogarth: Listening Project
· Economic Development Commission: (1 vacancy: 1 full member)
o Interview: Brian Baker, Douglas A. Caito, Kas R. DeCarvalho, Esq., Rebecca Flikier, Mariana Silva-Buck and Sierra Barter Terry
· Housing Board of Trustees: (1 vacancy: 3rd alternate)
o Interview: Waffa Freij
· Planning Board: (1 vacancy: 2nd alternate full member)
o Interview: Gregory Lucini
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.)
a) Black Lives Matter Flag
b) Back the Blue Flag
· Resolution to Honor Mark Stevens
· A Resolution of the Town Council Relating to State Assistance During the COVID-19 Emergency
· A Resolution in Support of Urging the State of RI to Allocate at least 10 Percent of its $1.5 Billion in Federal CARES Act Funds to Establish a Grant Program for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
· Fire Department: Vehicle Radio Purchase
· Fire Department: Fire Chief’s Response Vehicle
v 2020-16 An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance Chapter 185 of the Town of Barrington – Adding Third Alternate Member of Zoning Board
v 2020-17 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 148 Public Waters, Use and Protection of; Article VII Protection of Public Waters from Nutrient Pollution
v 2020-18 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 119 Housing Standards
v 2020-19 Renewal of Ordinance DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY (October 6, 2020)
to be held at the Barrington Town Hall Council Chamber or via Zoom Conferencing
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 September 10, 2020 at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Barrington Web Site and Secretary of State Web Site.