Johnston Town Council

1385 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI

           

 

Town Council Agenda

October 11, 2022

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.

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

 

2022-CP-47

Petition for a Zone Change submitted by Attorney, Joseph Shekarchi on behalf of Trinity Properties of RI, LLC to change the Zone for 198 Shun Pike, Assessor’s Plat 33, Lot 63 from R-40 to Planned District

For referral to the Planning Board for an Advisory Opinion

Pending Planning Board Advisory Opinion

 

 

Ordinance 2022-10

An Ordinance amending Article II and Article III of Section 340 of the Town of Johnston Code of Ordinances; Said Ordinance amends the definitions and Use Table regarding Solar Energy Systems; for referral to the Planning Board for an Advisory Opinion

Pending Planning Board Advisory Opinion

 

 

Ordinances to be Read

 

Ordinance 2022-19

An Ordinance Amending Article XVII, Chapter 220, Section 90 of the Town of Johnston Code of Ordinances Entitled “Through Trucking”. Said Ordinance prohibits Through Trucking on Pine Hill Avenue at all times

 

Licenses

 

2022-CP-130

All Out Electric / Location: 46 Nardolillo Street

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Electrical Contractor

Continued from September 14, 2022

 

 

2022-CP-136

Duva Property Maintenance / Location: 32 Laurel Street

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Property Maintenance, Landscaping & Snow Removal

 

 

2022-CP-137

Levi Restaurant, LLC d/b/a Levi Restaurant/ Location: 58 Greenville Avenue

Restaurant License-

Restaurant selling Snacks, Burgers, Sandwiches & Salads

 

 

2022-CP-138

Mastery Johnston, LLC / Location: 1386 Atwood Avenue

Business Operating License-

Martial Arts Classes

 

 

2022-CP-139

Desousa Construction and Remodeling / Location: 66 Hedley Avenue

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Building and Remodeling of Commercial and Residential Properties

 

 

2022-CP-140

Solar Guy Nick / Location: 17 Pinewood Avenue

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Property Maintenance, Landscaping & Snow Removal

 

 

2022-CP-141

Sparkle City Auto Glass, LLC / Location: 697 Killingly Street

Business Operating License-

Auto Glass Repair

 

 

2022-CP-142

RI Medical Imaging, Inc d/b/a RI Medical Imaging Facility / Location: 1539 Atwood Ave, Lower Level 1

Business Operating License-

Medical Imaging, X-Ray and MRI

 

 

2022-CP-143

RI Medical Imaging, Inc d/b/a RI Medical Imaging Facility / Location: 1526 Atwood Ave, Lower Level 1

Business Operating License-

Medical Imaging, X-Ray, MRI, CT and Mammography

2022-CP-144

Rebecca Nina Hair / Location: 1481 Atwood Ave, Suite 3-3

Business Operating License-

Salon Services

 

 

Liquor Licensing Commission

 

2022-L-10

Friends of the Johnston Senior Center / Location: 1291 Hartford Avenue

Special Class F Liquor License-

Comedy Show, October 13, 2022 6:00 pm- serving Beer and Wine

 

 

Constituent Requests

 

Unfinished Business

 

New Business

 

2022-CP-145

Re-appointment to the Johnston Housing Authority to fill an expired term

 

 

2022-CP-149

Conveyance of George C. Calef School located at 7 Waveland Street, Assessor’s Plat 15, Lot 70 from the Town to the Tri-Town Community Action Agency-For referral to the Planning Board for an Advisory Opinion

 

 

Resolution 2022-45

A Resolution amending Resolution 2022-39, adding additional roads in need of repair

 

 

Resolution 2022-46

Awarding a bid and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for Stair Tread Coverings for the Police Department

 

 

Resolution 2022-47

A Resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for a Land Evidence/Records Management System for the Town Clerk’s Department

 

 

Resolution 2022-48

A Resolution requesting the transfer of $3,000,000 of Surplus Funds to the Capital Projects Fund for Road Improvement and Maintenance Projects Account for Fiscal Year 2022-2023

 

 

Resolution 2022-49

A Resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for- Softball and Baseball Field Fencing Improvements at Woodlake Park

 

 

Resolution 2022-50

A Resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for - Storm Water System Jetting, Cleaning, and Camera Inspection at Johnston War Memorial Park

 

 

Resolution 2022-51

A Resolution authorizing the conveyance of a portion of land that abuts Assessor’s Plat 46-2, Lot 56

 

 

Abatements

 

2022-TO-10

Tax Assessor Abatements – October, 2022

 

 

Public Hearings for Ordinances

 

Ordinance 2022-15

Petition formerly known as 2022-CP-86 submitted by Hartford Realty Holdings, LLC to change the Zone on Assessor’s Plat 54, Lot 97 on Hartford Avenue from a B-3 to B-2 Zoning District-Ordinance will not be heard at this time due to lack of a sponsor

Continued from September 14, 2022

 

 

Ordinance 2022-18

An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2022-12 appropriating $120,547,767 for the support of the Town Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023

Said Ordinance proposes the appropriation of an additional $85,618 to the Library’s budget

 

Approval of the minutes and transcripts from previous meetings

 

Transcripts Prepared by the Stenographer

 

Minutes prepared by the Town Clerk:

September 14, 2022 Regular Meeting, Special Meeting and Executive Session

 

Claims

 

 

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.

 

2022-CP-146

Cynthia Algasso to discuss: Problem with Johnston Housing Tennant

 

 

2022-CP-147

Joe Carnevale Esq., on behalf of Charda Properties, LLC to discuss: Property Tax Assessment Values at 121 Charles Way #1 et al

 

 

2022-CP-148

Karen Cappelli Chadwick to discuss: the 45 Million Dollar Rainy Day Fund- How much of the money came from the CARES Act including ARPA Funding?

 

 

 

Adjournment

Attest:

 

 

 

 

 

Vincent P. Baccari, Jr.,  Town Clerk

 

 

 

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