| Town Council Agenda | July 10, 2023 | Johnston Municipal Court Building |
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| 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. |
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| Town Sergeant, Stephen Mallane will lead with the Pledge of Allegiance |
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| Please note: pursuant to Rule 3 Section E of the Town Council Rules, adopted by Resolution 2023-4, 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. |
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Roll Call |
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| District 1 – Councilwoman Linda L. Folcarelli District 2 – Vice-President Lauren A. Garzone District 3 – Councilman Alfred T. Carnevale District 4 – President Robert V. Russo District 5 – Councilman Robert J. Civetti |
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Award & Recognition Ceremonies |
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Status on Public Hearings |
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| 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 |
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| 2023-CP-57 | Petition submitted by Attorney Joseph Shekarchi on behalf of Michael A. Bass requesting to amend the zone map for Assessor’s Plat 38, Lot 164, behind 8 Putnam Pike to change the zone from R-15 to B-2 for referral to the Planning Board for an advisory opinion Pending Planning Board Advisory Opinion |
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| 2023-CP-61 | Petition submitted by Attorney John O. Mancini on behalf of Plainfield Partners, LLC requesting to amend the zone map for Assessor’s Plat 26, Lots 77, 85, 111 & 149 – 1725 Plainfield Pike to change the zone from R-20 to R-7 for referral to the Planning Board for an advisory opinion Pending Planning Board Advisory Opinion |
| 2023-CP-94 | Petition for the Abandonment of portions of Stella St, Maria St, Middleton St & Celia St submitted by Henry Rosciti of Rosciti Associates, Inc for referral to the Planning Board for an advisory opinion Pending Planning Board Advisory Opinion |
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Ordinances to be Read |
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Licenses |
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| 2023-CP-86 | |
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| 2023-CP-92 | |
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| 2023-CP-98 | |
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| 2023-CP-99 | |
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| 2023-CP-100 | |
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| 2023-CP-101 | |
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| 2023-CP-102 | |
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| 2023-CP-103 | |
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Liquor Licensing Commission |
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Constituent Requests |
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Unfinished Business |
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New Business |
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| Resolution 2023-31 | A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a third party agreement for administrative services relating to Police Officers that are injured while on duty |
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| Resolution 2023-32 | A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a third party agreement for administrative services relating to Firefighters that are injured while on duty |
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| Resolution 2023-33 | A Resolution pursuant to filing grant applications with the Department of Administration under the Fiscal Year 2021 Rhode Island Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program |
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| 2023-CP-104 | Appointments to the Charter Review Commission-District 1 |
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| 2023-CP-105 | Appointments to the Charter Review Commission-District 2 |
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| 2023-CP-106 | Appointments to the Charter Review Commission-District 3 |
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| 2023-CP-107 | Appointments to the Charter Review Commission- District 5 |
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| 2023-CP-108 | Appointment to Charter Review Commission- Member at large |
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| 2023-CP-112 | Appointment to the Senior Citizens Advisory Board to fill the expired term from District 5 |
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Abatements |
| None for July |
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Public Hearings for Ordinances |
| Ordinance 2023-8 | An Ordinance Amending Section 13-4 of Chapter 13 Entitled “Form of Claims” of the Town of Johnston Code of Ordinances- Said Ordinance Clarifies Provisions for damage caused by Pot Holes and damage to Sprinkler Systems |
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| Ordinance 2023-10 | An Ordinance ordering the assessment and collection of property tax on the ratable real estate, tangible personal property and an excise tax on registered motor vehicles and trailers |
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| Ordinance 2023-11 | An Ordinance Amending Section 15 of Chapter 307, Article V of the Town of Johnston Code of Ordinances Entitled “Classes of Property” Said Ordinance amends the Town’s Tax Classification to comply with State Law |
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Approval of the minutes and transcripts from previous meetings |
| Transcripts Prepared by the Stenographer None Minutes prepared by the Town Clerk: June 12, 2023 Regular Meeting June 29, 2023 Special Meeting/Budget Hearing |
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Claims |
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| 2023-CP-109 | Claim from Diane DiNobile for damage to her vehicle |
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| 2023-CP-110 | Claim from Lorelei Ludovicz for damage to her vehicle |
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Requests to be heard |
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| Please note: pursuant to Resolution 2023-4 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. |
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| 2023-CP-111 | Tamra Moretti to discuss: Questions, concerns and or considerations for the Christopher Columbus Statue |
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Show Cause Hearing |
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| 2023-CP-97 | Show Cause Hearing for 5 Star Management, LLC- Johnston Gas, Inc d/b/a Johnston Gas 1209 Hartford Ave Continued from June 12, 2023 |
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Adjournment |
| Attest: | |
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| Vincent P. Baccari, Jr., Town Clerk |
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