TOWN OF BARRINGTON, RI

 

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, JULY 26, 2021 AT 7:00 P.M.

 

BARRINGTON TOWN HALL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

283 County Road

 

ALL PEOPLE ARE WELCOME TO WEAR A MASK.  ALL UNVACCINATED PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK

This meeting will not be available on Zoom

 

Agenda

Agenda and Attachments:  https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri

 

1.   Call to Order

 

2.   Pledge of Allegiance

 

3.   Announcements: (Town Manager)       (TM)

·         Swearing-in Ceremony Monday, August 2, 2021 - Police Chief Michael Correira at the Barrington Library Auditorium.

·         Victory Day:  Monday, August 9, 2021 - Town Offices and Barrington Public Library closed.

·         Labor Day:  Monday, September 6, 2021 - Town Offices and Barrington Public Library closed.

·         Tree Planting & Removal – For the calendar year, to date:  83 trees removed and 93 trees planted.

 

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.

 

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

·         Economic Development Commission:  Richard Wilbur effective July 31, 2021.

·         Resiliency & Energy Committee:  Joseph Berryhill, and Steven DeLuca effective immediately.

 

5.   *Approve Reappointments to Boards and Commissions: (none)

 

6.   *Accept the Minutes of the Town Council meeting on June 7 and 23, 2021 and accept the Executive Session minutes of May 3 and 24, 2021.

 

7.   *Accept Monthly Department Reports (May and June ’21): 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

 

8.   *Approve Abatement List

 

9.   *Approve Surplus Property (none)

 

10. *Acknowledge Correspondence:

BAY Team Monthly Report and BCWA Monthly Report

Public Rights of Way:  S. Ganglani

Rights of Way:  Tricia Adams

Bicycle Safety Concerns:  Lily M. Lucier

Prince Ali’s Kebab:  Skylar Mills

Neighbor Complaints as Harassment:  Cynthia Rosengard

Correspondence from North Kingstown:  KarenLu LaPolice

Volunteer Positions:  Katherine Quinn and Include my Correspondence:  Katherine Quinn Zoning Board Application:  Katherine Quinn

Barrington Yacht Club:  Thank you

Town would be wise to do some research:  Julia Califano

Private Property?  And dogs:  Waffa Freij and The Call for Palestinians Human Rights:  Waffa Freij

Request for Liquor License in a School Zone!!!:  M J Freij and Selling Liquor in a school zone:  MJ Freij

Board of the Barrington Public Library:  Friends of the Barrington Public Library

Letter for Mr. Cunha from Mr. Shingle

 

11. Discuss and Act on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee – including but not limited to structure and stagger terms.            (TM)

 

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

·         Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee: (11 vacancies:  9 full members and 2 alternates with an expiration date of July 31, 2024)

o    Interview:  Candace Baer, A. Larry Berren, Kathleen Brueckner, Jennifer Castel, Candace Charpentier, Steven Felix, Waffa Freij, Cynthia Kaplan, Liana Maris, Tony Maselli, Braxton Howard Medlin, David Mehl, Andrew Simon, Rebecca Taub, Jack Van Leer and Glenmore Wagner

o    Motion to Appoint

·         Resiliency and Energy Committee: (3 vacancies: 2 full members and 1^st alternate with expiration date November 30, 2024)

o    Interview:  Jonathan Mellor

o    Motion to Appoint

·         Park Recreation Commission (Student Representative)

o    Interview:  Max Dunn

o    Motion to Appoint

·         Zoning Board of Review: (1 vacancy: 3^rd alternate with expiration date November 30, 2025)

o    Interview:  Katherine Quinn, Michelle Turgeon and Clark Wescott

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 Interview Process with Board and Commission Applicants (J. Brier)       (TM)

 

14. Discuss and Act on Composting Proposal (C. Kustell)             (TM)

 

15. Discuss and Act on Allocation of Town Council Contingency Funds to Support the Barrington Heritage Hall of Fame         (TM)

 

16. Discuss and Act on Contract Extension for Resiliency Planning Consultant Kim Jacobs (P. Hervey)       (TM)

 

17. Discussion on Street Parking Update (J. Cunha)          (TM)

 

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

·         Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute and Deliver the Carmelite Monastery Purchase and Sales Agreement

 

19. Discuss and Act on Bid(s): (none)

 

20. Discuss and Act on Ordinances:          (TM)

·         INTRODUCTION:

v  2021-15 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 33 §33-35 Hospital, medical and dental coverage.

v  2021-16 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 63 §63-8 License class, number and fee.

 

·         PUBLIC HEARING:

v  2021-14 Renewal of Ordinance DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY

 

21. Set Agenda for the Monday, September 13, 2021 at 7:00pm Town Council Meeting            (TM)

·         Community after COVID (R. Humm)

·         Discussion on Minimum Wage (J. Brier)

 

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 July 22, 2021 at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Barrington Web Site and Secretary of State Web Site.