BARRINGTON TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
Monday, December 4, 2023, at 7:00pm
Barrington Town Hall
Council Chamber, 2nd Floor
283 County Road, Barrington, RI
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· “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)”
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.
· Tree Planting & Removal: November 1, 2022-October 31, 2023 – 101 trees removed/104 trees planted.
· Thursday, November 30th – Last Day to Remove Boats from Town Property.
· Friday, December 1st and 8th – Barrington Neighborhood Walk for Exercise and Conversation sponsored by Barrington Village at 9:30 a.m. Meeting every Friday, no registration required.
· Saturday, December 2nd – Town of Barrington Tree Lighting, at Town Hall beginning at 2 p.m. Featuring children’s activities, musical performances, and Santa’s arrival. Ending with the tree lighting at 5 p.m.
· Wednesday, December 6th – Winter Wellness Walk – Sowams Woods (South Lake Drive) sponsored by the Barrington Land Conservation Trust, 9 to 10 a.m. Registration (click here) is required for this free event.
· Friday, December 8th – Chanukah
· Saturday, December 9th – Local Brew Coffeehouse with The Atwater Donnelly Trio at Bay Spring Community Center, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
· Sunday, December 10th – Enigmatica (A Plucked-String Ensemble of Baroque, Brazilian, and Americana) performing “Spiral Moons” at Bay Spring Community Center, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
· Monday, December 11th through Friday, December 15th – Metal Collection Week. Call the Department of Public Works (DPW) to schedule pickup, 247-1907.
· Friday, December 15th – Yard Waste Collection Ends
· Friday, December 22nd – Christmas Eve observed, Town Hall/Peck Center closed; DPW closes at 11:00am
· Monday, December 25th – Christmas Day – Town Hall, Peck Center, DPW Library and Schools closed.
· Monday, January 1st – New Year’s Day - Town Hall, Peck Center, DPW Library and Schools closed.
o Laura Lawrence as a full member with a term expiration date of December 31, 2026.
o Frances Rasmussen as a full member with a term expiration date of December 31, 2026.
o Vincent Wicker as a full member with a term expiration date of December 31, 2026.
· Building Board of Review
o Patrick Connors as a full member with a term expiration date of December 31, 2028.
o John Luttrell as a full member with a term expiration date of December 31, 2028.
· Harbor Commission
o Frank Hearn as a full member with a term expiration date of December 31, 2026.
o Michael Reuter as a full member with a term expiration date of December 31, 2026.
· Juvenile Hearing Board: (Tabled from 11-6-23)
o Jack Anderson with a term expiration date of November 30, 2026.
o Carrie Newton reappointed with a term expiration date of November 30, 2026
o Maria Crosby reappointed with a term expiration date of November 30, 2026.
· Park & Recreation Committee
o Anthony P. Arico as a full member with a term expiration date of December 31, 2026.
o Fletcher Thomson as a full member with a term expiration date of December 31, 2026.
o Geoff Turner as a full member with a term expiration date of December 31, 2026.
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
· Fire Department: 2006 KME Fire Apparatus/Pumper
· BCWA Monthly Reports (no report)
· Harbor Commission: (1 vacancy: 1 full member with a term expiration date of December 31, 2024.)
· Interview: Brian Morley
· Park & Recreation Committee: (1 vacancy: 1st alternate with a term expiration date of December 31, 2026.)
· Interview: Solange Morrissette
· Resilience and Energy Committee: (2 vacancies: 1 full member and1st alternate with a term expiration date of December 31, 2026.)
· Interview: Bradley Zepko
· 2023-13 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 33 Personnel Policies; Article V Attendance and Leave; §33-33 Establishment of sick leave credit (to be removed).
· PUBLIC HEARING:
· 2023-11 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 33 Personnel Policies; Article V Attendance and Leave; §33-34 Military duty leave
· 2023-12 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 185 Zoning
· Amend: A225 Fee and Fine Schedule (Zoning fees)
· BAY Team: Barrington Municipal Coordinator
· Discuss and Act: Fields Presentation with Art Eddy - Traverse Landscaping Architects.
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.
· Property Tax Relief for Longtime Barrington Taxpayers (A. Klepper) (January 8, 2024)
· A-Frame
· Banner Program
· Climate Action Plan Bid
The Town of Barrington will provide accommodation needed to ensure equal participation in all meetings. Please contact the Town Clerk’s office (401-247-1900, x1) 48 hours prior to the meeting so arrangements can be made to provide such assistance. Hearing impaired callers can dial RI Relay 1-800-745-5555 (TTY) for additional assistance. The Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Barrington Middle School, and Barrington Public Safety Building are accessible to the disabled. Posted on November 30, 2023, at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Town of Barrington Web Site and Secretary of State Web Site.