Johnston Town Council

1385 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI

           

 

Town Council Agenda

June 14, 2021

Johnston Municipal Court Building

 

 

Council President Russo will call the meeting to order at 7:00 PM at the Johnston Municipal Court Building located at 1600 Atwood Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919. Due to the Governor’s Executive Order regarding the COVID Pandemic, this meeting will also be available virtually via the Zoom Meeting Platform.

 

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Town Sergeant, Stephen Mallane will lead with the Pledge of Allegiance

 

Please note: pursuant to Rule 3 Section E of the Town Council Rules, adopted by

Resolution 2021-1, the Council shall adjourn at 10:30 p.m. and any unfinished business shall be carried to the fourth Monday of the month or to a date agreed upon by the Council.

 

Roll Call

 

District 1 – Councilwoman Linda L. Folcarelli

                                               District 2 – Councilwoman Lauren A. Garzone

      District 3 – Vice-President Joseph M. Polisena, Jr

                                               District 4 – President Robert V. Russo

                                               District 5 – Councilman Robert J. Civetti

 

 

Award & Recognition Ceremonies

 

 

Status on Public Hearings

Ordinances to be Read

 

Licenses

 

2021-CP-80

Legendary Concrete / Location: 180 Charlies Way

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Concrete Floors, Patios, Walkways, Etc

 

 

2021-CP-81

Pink Cloud Blue Sky, LLC / Location: 264 Morgan Avenue

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Small Internet Shop For Graphic Design Sales

 

 

2021-CP-82

Madame Rose’s Curio / Location: 77 Pine Hill Road

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Visual Artist- Art and Handcrafted Wearables

 

 

2021-CP-83

Lazo / Location: 5 George Waterman Road

Business Operating License- Change of Location

Non-Clinical Support, Brokerage Services for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

 

 

2021-CP-84

GMK Family Shin T2U / Location: 1756 Atwood Avenue

Kennel License-

Selling Shih Tzu Puppies

 

 

2021-CP-85

Toolcraft/Ru-Mart, Inc. / Location: 767 Hartford Avenue

Business Operating License-

Manufacturer of Brass Stampings, Charms, Settings and Filigree

 

 

2021-CP-86

Keystone Novelties Distributors, LLC d/b/a Keystone Fireworks / Location: 1395 Atwood Avenue

Hawker/Peddler License-

Temporary Sales of RI Legal Sparkler Products- 6/23/21 to 7/5/21

 

 

2021-CP-87

Towne Auto Upholstery, Inc d/b/a Towne Auto Upholstery / Location: 627 Killingly Street

Business Operating License-

Upholstery /Auto Upholstery

 

 

2021-CP-88

Towne Auto Sales  / Location: 627 Killingly Street

Used Cars License-

Auto Sales

 

 

2021-CP-89

Baja’s TexMex Express, LLC d/b/a Baja’s TexMex Express / Location: 1412 Atwood Avenue, Suite 100

Restaurant License-

Holiday Sales-

Fast Food Mexican Restaurant

 

 

2021-CP-90

Merandi Court Reporting  / Location: 13 Tara Street

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Court Reporting/Stenographic Transcription Services

 

 

2021-CP-102

Advantage Rental and Leasing, LLC  / Location: 1890 Hartford Avenue

Auto and Truck Rental License-

Rental of Vehicles

 

 

Liquor Licensing Commission

 

Constituent Requests

 

Unfinished Business

 

New Business

 

 

2021-CP-91

Petition for a speed hump/bump on Mowry Avenue submitted by Christopher Cahill for referral to the Police, Fire and Public Works Departments

 

 

2021-CP-92

Petition for a speed hump/bump on Brenda Drive submitted by Antonio Leonardo for referral to the Police, Fire and Public Works Departments

 

 

2021-CP-93

Petition from National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. for the installation of a jointly owned Stub Pole for existing Pole # 39 on Old Pocasset Road

 

 

2021-CP-94

Petition from National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. for the installation of two new jointly owned Poles- P192-25 on Wildflower Way and P190-25 on Marigold Way

 

 

2021-CP-95

Petition from National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. for the installation of a new jointly owned Pole- P197-51 on Central Avenue

 

 

2021-CP-96

Petition from National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. for the installation of a new jointly owned Pole- P197-1 on Central Avenue

 

 

2021-CP-97

Appointment to the Library Board of Trustees to fill the term vacated by the resignation of Vilma Zanni

 

 

2021-CP-98

Appointment to the Johnston Municipal Land Trust to fill the term vacated by the resignation of Vilma Zanni

 

 

2021-CP-99

A Petition submitted by Attorney Christopher D’Ovidido, ESQ on behalf of Jeffrey Cadieux to change the Zone for Assessor’s Plat 5, Lot 370, 31 Starr Street from R-20 Residential to I-Industrial 1

For referral to the Planning Board for an Advisory Opinion

 

 

Resolution 2021-20

A Resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for Plumbing Services for the Chief Rainone Gym Renovations

 

 

Resolution 2021-21

A Resolution adopting the Town’s Final Hazard Mitigation Plan, A Multi Hazard Strategy

 

 

Resolution 2021-22

A Resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for a system upgrade for the Town’s Phone System

 

 

Abatements

2021-TO-6

Tax Assessor Abatements – June, 2021

 

Public Hearings for Ordinances

 

Ordinance 2021-4

An Ordinance amending Article V of Chapter 220 entitled “Motor Vehicles and Traffic” Said Ordinance adds regulations for Portable Speed Bumps”

 

 

Approval of the minutes and transcripts from previous meetings

 

Transcripts Prepared by the Stenographer

April 12, 2021 Regular Meeting, Special Meeting and Executive Session

 

Minutes prepared by the Town Clerk:

May 10, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes

May 27, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes

Claims

 

2021-CP-100

Claim from Craig IS Ltd Insurance Company on behalf of William and Lori Modica for vehicle damage

 

 

2021-CP-101

Claim from Marios Kirios for damage to his vehicle

 

 

Requests to be heard

 

Please note: pursuant to Resolution 2021-1 of the Johnston Town Council, any person requesting to address the Council shall be heard for a maximum of 3 minutes. This will be strictly enforced. The Council may not take any action on matters appearing in the request to be heard portion of the agenda.

 

Adjournment

 

Attest:

 

 

 

Vincent P. Baccari, Jr.,  Town Clerk

 

 

 

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