1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Announcements: (TM)

· COVID-19 Rapid Testing Pop-up Site – Tuesday, February 2nd thru Saturday, February 6th, 9:00am – 5:00pm

· Committee on Appropriations meetings – Tuesday(s), February 2 & 9, 2021 at 7:00pm via Zoom www.barrington.ri.gov

· Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Session 2 – Wednesday, February 3, 2021: 7:00 – 8:00pm. Agenda and zoom link can be found at www.barrington.ri.gov.

· President’s Day – Monday, February 15, 2021, Town of Barrington Offices closed

· Resetting the Table's new film "Purple: America, We Need To Talk." A special virtual community screening and interactive discussion hosted by the Barrington Public Library. Please visit https://barringtonlibrary.org/events/2020/11/05/purple-virtual-screening-discussion to register.”

· Special State Election - Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

· Last day to apply for a mail ballot is Tuesday, February 9, 2021 by 4:00pm at https://vote.ri.gov or at Town Clerk’s Office.

· Early/Emergency voting at Town Hall February 10 thru March 1, 2021 (until 4:00pm).

· Special Election Tuesday, March 2, 2021: Polling is located ONLY at Town Hall 7:00am – 8:00pm

4. Discuss and Act on Town Council Rules of Procedure including Consent Agenda Policy (TM)

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.

5. Accept Resignation(s): (TM)

· Resilience and Energy Committee: Charles VK Thangaraj effective immediately.

6. *Approve Reappointments to Boards and Commissions:

· Bristol County Water Authority:

· Thomas Kraig: to be reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of February 28, 2024.

· Housing Board of Trustees:

· Christopher Brady: to be reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of February 28, 2024.

· Senior Services Advisory Board:

· Elizabeth Azevedo: to be reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of February 28, 2024.

· Erin Paquette: to be reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of February 28, 2024.

· Alfred Schrade: to be reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of February 28, 2024.

7. *Accept the Minutes of the Town Council meetings

on December 4, 2020 (Legislative Meeting with TC and SC) and Town Council meeting on January 11, 2021.

8. *Accept Monthly Department Reports (December ’20):

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

9. *Approve Abatement List

10. *Approve Surplus Property (none)

11. *Acknowledge Correspondence:

· BAY Team Monthly Report

· BCWA Monthly Report

· Town Tree: Robin Lee Gardner

· Remove BLM Flag: Jane Mainella

· Correspondence Regarding Flag Ordinance

· Correspondence from Katherine Quinn

· Thank You to Police Officers

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

· Juvenile Hearing Board: (1 vacancy: 1st alternate Term End Date: 1-31-2024)

o Interview: Susan Fink, Melanie Fletcher, Arlene McAuley and Kate Weymouth

o Motion to Appoint.

· Park & Recreation Commission: (1 vacancy: 1 alternate Term End Date: 12-31-2023)

o Interview: Joe Merrill

o Motion to Appoint.

Public Comment (three-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 state your name and residency for the record.

13. Discuss and Act on Proposal for Smoke-free Ordinance. (TM)

14. Discuss and Act on Proposed Seekonk Asphalt Plant (TM)

15. Discuss and Act on Housing Board of Trustees Down Payment Assistance Program (TM)

16. Discuss and Act on Resolution(s): (TM)

· Town of Barrington Resilient Future Resolution

17. Discuss and Act on Bid(s):

(none)

18. Discuss and Act on Ordinances: (TM)

· INTRODUCTION: (none)

· PUBLIC HEARING:

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

· 2020-26 An Ordinance Amendment to Add Chapter 50 Budget Forecast Committee

· 2021-2 Renewal of Ordinance DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY

· 2020-27 An Ordinance Amendment to Add Chapter 104 Flag Policy

19. Discuss and Act on Flying the BLM Flag (TM)

20. Set Agenda for the Monday, March 1, 2021 Town Council Meeting to be held via Zoom Webinar. (TM)

· Ad Hoc Tax Exemption Committee

· Discuss and Act on Seekonk Asphalt Plant: Updates and Strategies

21. 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 January 28, 2021 at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Barrington Web Site and Secretary of State Web Site.