1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Announcements: (Town Manager) (TM)

• COVID-19 Rapid Testing Pop-up Site – Located at Barrington Plaza, Tuesday – Saturday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

• Barrington Middle School a 2021 US Department of Education Green Ribbon School

• Financial Town Meeting - Wednesday, June 16, 2021at 7:00pm at Barrington High School

• Tree Planting & Removal – In the month of April 61 tree were planted. In the past 12 months there have been 100 trees planted and 79 trees removed.

DISCUSS AND ACT ON THE CONSENT AGENDA: (TM)

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):

• Economic Development Commission: Frank Capizzo effective immediately.

• Sr. Services Advisory Board: Mary Kay Chapin effective immediately

• Zoning Board of Review: Michael Raposa effective immediately.

5. *Approve Reappointments to Boards and Commissions:

• Economic Development Commission: Matthew Amaral to be reappointed as a full member with an expiration term date of June 30, 2024.

6. *Accept the Minutes of the Town Council meeting

on April 27, 2021 (Joint Meeting with Planning Board), May 3, 6, 10, 14 and 24 2021 and the Executive Session Minutes of April 5, 2021.

7. *Accept Monthly Department Reports (March ’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

(none)

9. *Approve Surplus Property (none)

10. *Acknowledge Correspondence:

• BAY Team Monthly Report

• BCWA Monthly Report

• Meals on Wheels: Thank you

• Jim Oliveira: US Flag Disrespected and Thrown on the Ground

• Ken Totushek: East Bay Bike Path

• Blaise Rein: Carmelite Monastery

• Waffa Freij: The Call for Palestinians Human Rights

• Kay Chapin/Lawrence Bowen: Croquet and Bocci Court Approval

• Peter Shinkle: East Bay Bike Path

11. *Approve Victualling License for, The 286 Club, 286 Maple Avenue, Owner: Frank Camera

12. *Ratification of the RI Resource Recovery Solid Waste and Recycling Services Agreement

13. *Accept Coach Murgo Lane as a Public Street

14. Discuss and Act on Interviews and Appointments: (none)

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.

15. Discuss and Act on DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Committee

16. Discuss and Act on Financial Town Meeting Venue (TM)

17. Discuss and Act on Adding Two (2) Seats to the Economic Development Commission (C. Kustell) (TM)

18. Discuss and Act on Closure of South Lake Drive (TM)

19. Discuss and Act on Anti-Harassment Policy (C. Kustell) (TM)

20. Discuss and Act on Support for Prince Ali Kebab (TM)

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

• Celebrating the Month of June as Barrington Pride (J. Brier and C. Kustell)

• Requesting Replacement of the East Bay Bicycle Path Bridges (J. Brier)

• Police Officers (J. Cunha)

o Patrolmen DeCristoforo and Mailhot

o Patrolmen Murphy and Gregorzek

• Boater: Brian Denecour (J. Cunha)

• Honoring: (R. Humm)

o BHS Sailing Team

o BHS Math Team

o BHS Girl’s Swimming Team

o BHS Football Team

22. Discuss and Act on Adding a Contingency Clause to the 2021 Paving Contract (A. Corvi) (TM)

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

• Fire Department: Award Bid for Firefighter Protective Clothing (G. Bessette)

24. Discuss and Act on Ordinances: (TM)

• INTRODUCTION: (none)

• PUBLIC HEARING:

 2021-9 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 20 Juvenile Hearing Board §20-4 Meetings

 2021-10 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 1 General Provisions, §1-16 Construction

 2021-11 Renewal of Ordinance DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY

25. Set Agenda for the Monday, July 26, 2021, at 7:00pm Town Council Meeting to be held via Zoom Webinar. (TM)

• Flag Policy (C. Kustell)

• Community after Covid: Recommendations from Boards and Commissions (R. Humm)

26. Executive Session in Accordance with RIGL:

• 42-46-5 (a) (1) Personnel: Judge Marvin Homonoff

• 42-46-5 (a) (2) Litigation: ShineHarmony

• 42-46-5 (a) (5) Acquisition of Property

• Discuss the minutes of the Executive Session of May 3 and 24, 2021 for Placement on the Town Council Agenda July 26, 2021.

27. 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 June 3, 2021 at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Barrington Web Site and Secretary of State Web Site.