A MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF BARRINGTON, RI
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
7:00 pm Monday, March 7, 2022
ZOOM ONLY
REMOTE MEETING: This meeting will be conducted remotely in Zoom webinar format. Authority to conduct remote meetings is pursuant to Governor Daniel J. McKee’s Executive Order No. 22-20.
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AGENDA
“Aquene (Peace) We recognize the unique and enduring relationship that exists between Indigenous Peoples and their traditional territories. We acknowledge that we are in the ancestral homeland of the Pokanoket Tribe within the original territory of the Pokanoket Nation. We commit to ongoing efforts to recognize, honor, reconcile and partner with the Pokanoket people whose ancestral lands and water we benefit from today. Aquene (Peace)”
• Tree Planting & Removal:
February 1, 2021 – January 31, 2022 – 79 trees removed/110 trees planted
• Free COVID-19 Rapid Self-Test Kits – are available at the Town Clerk’s Office, Peck Center and the Barrington Public Library
• Boat and Kayak Registration (Canoe and Paddleboard) is open online and will run through noon on March 16th www.peckcenter.org The random drawing will take place live and via zoom webinar on Monday, March 21st at 1:30pm at the Peck Center for Adult Enrichment.
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.
o Planning Board: Ron Pitt and Jared Wallace effective immediately.
o Resilience and Energy Committee: Jonathan Mellor effective immediately.
o Board of Assessment Review:
Douglas Caito to be reappointed, as full member, with a term expiration date of March 31, 2025
John Stafford to be reappointed, as a full member, with a term expiration date of March 31, 2025
o Planning Board:
Kathleen Berard (moving from 2nd alternate to 1st alternate) to be appointed as a 1st alternate, with a term ending date of May 31, 2024
Brian Morley (moving from 1st alternate to full member) to be appointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of May 31. 2023
o Resilience and Energy Committee:
Charles Paul (moving from 1st alternate to full member) to be appointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of November 30, 2024
on February 7 and the Executive Session Minutes of November 1, 2021, and December 6, 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
· American Flag: Luigi Carusi
· STOP Sign at Maple and West Streets: Judy Semonoff
· Prince Ali’s Kebab: Mohamed J. Freij PE, PLS
· Mask Mandate: Stewart Walker
· Speeding at Mathewson, New Meadow and Sowams: Thomas Meehan
Contingent upon compliance with all state and municipal statutes and proper paperwork filed.
Contingent upon compliance with all state and municipal statutes and proper paperwork filed.
• Open Space Committee: (1 vacancy: 1st alternate)
o Interview: Ron Pitt
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.
Discuss and Act on Proposed Change to Hours of Liquor Service for Intoxicating Beverage Licenses: Sowams A. M. Inc., DBA Prince Ali’s Kebab, 305 Sowams Road, Barrington, RI
(M. Carroll and T. Crean)
and Creating Policy for Privately Sponsored Events at Public Spaces
o Proclamation: Arbor Day April 29, 2022
to expand the scope of the Town’s contract with Consulting Resiliency Planner Kim Jacobs
o BAY TEAM: Approve Emily Sweeney of North Providence for contracted services as Project Director to Manage the Mental Health Awareness Training Grant in the amount of $36,400 annually (based on compensation by SAMHSA).
o Board of Canvassers: Award bid for Redistricting Consultant Services to Election Data Services of Manassas, VA, in the amount of $14,000 to assist the Board of Canvassers with redistricting the Town in accordance with new legislative districts approved by the General Assembly.
o DPW: Award bid for a Field Marking Robot from Intelligent Marking USA (DBA Turf Tank) of Acworth, GA, in the amount of $48,000.
o DPW: Award the bid for a 2022 Ford F-450 dump truck with plow for $90,938, which includes credit of $4,007 for the trade-in of a 2003 GMC dump truck.
o Police Department: Award Bid for Mach-E Mustang Electric Police Vehicle with funding from the Police Vehicle Capital Reserve and federal American Rescue Plan funds
• INTRODUCTION:
2022-4 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 169 Taxation Article II Tax Exemption for the Elderly and Totally Disabled
2022-7 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 185 Zoning, Article XXXIII – Short Term Residential Rental
2022-8 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 185 Zoning, Article IV, Use Regulation, §185-8 (C) Open Recreation Uses, §185-9 Accessory Uses
• PUBLIC HEARING:
2022-2 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 179 Vehicles and Traffic Article II. Stop Intersections §179.3 Stop intersections designated.
2022-6 Renewal of Declaration of Emergency
Executive Session in Accordance with RIGL:
• .42-46-5 (a) (2) Collective Bargaining: United Steelworkers (DPW), AFL-CIO, Local 14845
• Discuss the Placement of Executive Session minutes from February 7, 2022 for placement on the Town Council agenda on April 4, 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 March 3, 2022 at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Barrington Web Site and Secretary of State Web Site.