1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Announcements: (TM)

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

· COVID-19 Vaccine Registration: Register on-line at https://www.vaccinateri.org or call (844) 930-1779.

· Committee on Appropriations Budget Review Meetings

o Municipal and School Budget – Tuesday, May 4th at 7:00pm via Zoom (www.barrington.ri.gov)

o Final Vote for Submitted Budget – Tuesday, May 11th at 7:00pm via Zoom (www.barrington.ri.gov)

o Budget Hearing Preparation – Tuesday, May 18th at 7:00pm via Zoom (www.barrington.ri.gov)

o Budget Hearing – Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 7:00pm via Zoom.

o Financial Town Meeting – Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 7:00pm at Barrington High School.

· Tree Planting & Removal – in the past 12 months there have been 109 trees planted and 77 trees removed.

· Boards and Commissions: Resilience and Energy: 1 vacancy: 1st Alternate.

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):

· Resilience and Energy Commission: Richard Wilbur effective immediately.

5. *Approve Reappointments to Boards and Commissions:

· Hans Scholl with the Resilience and Energy Commission will move from first alternate to a full member with a term date of November 30, 2021.

6. *Accept the Minutes

of the Town Council meeting on April 5, 2021 and the Executive Session Minutes of July 27, 2020.

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

9. *Approve Surplus Property (none)

10. *Acknowledge Correspondence:

· BAY Team Monthly Report

· BCWA Monthly Report

· Noise Suppression: Will Barbeau

· 2020 Tree City – Barrington: Arbor Day Foundation

· Affirmation of Kindergarten: Montessori School

· Flags and Memorial: Matt Fletcher

· Dogs Off Leash: Hiba Aswald

· Laura Larrivee

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

12. Public Hearing: (TM)

Discuss and Act on Transfer of Ownership: Class BV Full Liquor License – The 286 Club

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. Presentation: Small Business PPP and Relief Grant Program (RI Commerce) (TM)

14. Presentation: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (A. Mastoon) (TM)

15. Discuss and Act on Renaming Barrington Community Gardens to Weymouth Community Gardens. (TM)

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

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

18. Discuss and Act on Improving Our Community After Covid-19 (R. Humm) (TM)

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

· (Honoring: Kendal Bazerman (Won “NOW” Statewide Writing Competition) (C. Kustell)

· RI General Assembly Allow Local Control of Tobacco Policies (J. Brier)

· Proclamation Declaring the First Friday in June National Gun Violence Awareness Day (A. Conway)

· Legalization of Adult Recreation Use Marijuana

· Hate Has No Home in Barrington

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

· Department of Public Works: 2021 Roadway Resurfacing Project

21. Discuss and Act on Ordinances: (TM)

· INTRODUCTION:

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

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

· PUBLIC HEARING:

o 2021-3 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 185 Article XVII Signs; 185-96 Permitted signs in Open Space and Residence Districts (J. Brier)

o 2021- 8 Renewal of Ordinance DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY

22. Set Agenda for the Monday, June 7, 2021 at 7:00pm Town Council Meeting to be held via Zoom Webinar.

· Discussion on Flag Ordinance at a future meeting (C. Kustell)

· Anti-Harassment Discrimination Research (Solicitor)

23. Executive Session in Accordance with RIGL:

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

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

· Discuss the minutes of the Executive Session from April 5, 2021 for Placement on the Town Council Agenda June 7, 2021.

24. 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 April 29, 2021 at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Barrington Web Site and Secretary of State Web Site.