TOWN OF BARRINGTON, RI
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2021 AT 7:00 P.M.
BARRINGTON TOWN HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
283 County Road
ALL PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK
This meeting will not be available on Zoom
AGENDA
Agenda and Attachments: https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri
• Honoring Probate Judge Marvin Homonoff
• Honoring Town Manager Jim Cunha
• Wednesday, December 15th, 7:00 pm – Watson Avenue Public Vision Meeting (Town Council Chamber).
• Holiday closures:
Friday, December 24, 2021.
Monday, December 27, 2021.
Monday, January 3, 2022.
• Monday, January 10, 2022: Amey Tucker Spencer Meeting at 6:30pm
• Monday, January 10, 2022: Town Council Meeting at 7:00pm
• Tree Planting & Removal:
October 1, 2020 – September 2021: 78 trees removed, and 110 trees planted.
Calendar Year (to date): 58 trees removed, and 109 trees planted.
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.
• Assessing Board of Review: Clint Watts effective immediately.
• Economic Development Commission: David Kuikstra effective immediately.
• Harbor Commission: Paul Dennis effective immediately.
• Library Board of Trustees: Cynthia Elder effective immediately.
• Assessing Board of Review:
Doug Caito (currently 1st alternate) to be reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of March 31, 2022.
• Conservation Commission:
Jorie Allen to be reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of December 31, 2024.
David Boyes to be reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of December 31, 2024.
Richard McBride to be reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of December 31, 2024.
Joseph Roberts to be reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of December 31, 2024.
• Harbor Commission:
Bradshaw Evans to be reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of December 31, 2024.
Nelson Hawkins to be reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of December 31, 2024.
• Library Board of Trustees:
Cindy Kaplan to be reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of December 31, 2024.
• Municipal Court Judge and Bailiff:
Judge Francis Connor to be reappointed with a term expiration date of December 31, 2023.
Bailiff Joseph Pine to be reappointed with a term expiration date of December 31, 2023.
• Parks and Recreation Commission:
Catherine Horn to be reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of December 31, 2024.
R. Michael Seward to be reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of December 31, 2024.
• Zoning Board of Review:
Ladd Meyer to be reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of December 31, 2026.
on November 1, 4 and 22, 2021 and the Public Executive Session Motions on November 1, 2021, October 26, October 19, October 4, September 13, 2021, September 8, 2021, June 7, 2021 and May 24, 2021 and accept the sealed Executive Minutes from October 4, 19, 26, 2021.
Business and Finance Director, Fire Chief, Human Resources, Library Director, Police Chief/Animal Control Official, Public Works Director, Planner/Building and Resiliency, Recreation and Senior Services Director, Tax Assessor and Town Clerk
• BAY Team Monthly Report
• BCWA Monthly Reports – no report
• Trash Policy: B. Barass
• Unethical/illegal Action of Town Council President: K. Quinn
• Masiello Estate: K. Quinn
• Street Parking and “Left Wheels to Curb”: R. Staples
• Brickyard Pond Neighborhood Parking: M. Monsour
• Bocce and Croquet: K. Chapin (3)
• Prince Ali’s Kebab: Muhanad Al-chalabi
• Pickleball Courts: J. Przybyla
• Outdoor Seating Ordinance: MJ Freij
-- correct minutes to accurately reflect the decision of the Council regarding the Granting of a BV License to Prince Ali’s Kebab so that the hours will allow sales at 12:00 PM on weekends and holidays
• Board of Canvassers: (1 vacancy: 1 full Republican member with a expiration date of March 31, 2027)
o Interview: Al Schrade
o Motion to Appoint
• Board of Library Trustees: 1 vacancy: 1 full member
o Interview: Drew Nederpelt
o Motion to Appoint
• Resiliency and Energy Committee: (3 vacancies: 2 full members with an expiration date of November 30, 2024, and 1st alternate with a term expiration date of November 30, 2023)
o Interview: Lawrence Bacher, Courtney Fairbrother and Cristina Watkins
o Motion to Appoint
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 state your name and residency for the record.
to Seek Funding Relating to Making County Road and Rt. 114 more Resilient (presentation)
for Haines Park Improvements and Pickle Ball Court Upgrades at Chianese (P. Hervey) (TM)
on Barrington Community Electricity Program and Discussion of Bid Process for Suppliers (P. Hervey)
• Fire Department: Award Bid for the Purchase of Battery Powered Forcible Entry Tools (J. Bessette)
• Planning Department: (P. Hervey)
o Award Bid from Pare Corp., of Lincoln, RI, for South Lake Drive engineering testing and conceptual plans, in the amount of $13,600, to include an additional 10% contingency
o Authorize adding $9,205 for Fuss & O’Neil engineering fees to cover additional permitting tasks related to the Walker Farm Resilience and Recreational Improvement Project
• INTRODUCTION: (none)
• PUBLIC HEARING:
2021-22 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 185 Zoning, Article XVIII Restaurants with Outdoor Seating Areas
2021-24 Renewal of Ordinance DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY
• Ad Hoc Covid Committee (R. Humm)
• Introduction: Ordinance Amendment on Short-Term Rentals
• Ordinance Amendment on Chapter 179, Parking (February)
• 42-46-5 (a) (2) Collective Bargaining: International Brotherhood of Police Officers (Dispatch) Local 555
• 42-46-5 (a) (2) Litigation: Opioid Participation Agreement
• Discuss the Placement of Executive Session minutes from November 1, 2021 for placement on the Town Council agenda on January 10, 2022.
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 December 2, 2021 at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Barrington Web Site and Secretary of State Web Site.