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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

2023-CP-66

Morgan Operations, LLC d/b/a Morgan Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center/ Location: 80 Morgan Avenue

Business Operating License- Transfer

Holiday Sales-

Skilled Nursing Facility

Continued from May 8, 2023

2023-CP-74

Johnston Auto Sales, LLC d/b/a Johnston Auto Sales/ Location: 559 Killingly Street

Used Auto Sales License- Change of Location

Used Vehicle Auto Sales

2023-CP-75

M.L. Roberts, Inc d/b/a M.L. Roberts, Ltd/ Location: 8 Industrial Lane

Business Operating License- Transfer

Holiday Sales-

Wholesale of Jewelry Components

2023-CP-76

A Fried Holding, LLC d/b/a Mr. Bigg’s Saloon/ Location: 1463 Atwood Avenue

Restaurant License- Transfer

Holiday Sales-

Entertainment License-

Bar with Food Service

2023-CP-77

David J. Breit / Location: 75 Hopkins Avenue

Private Detective License-

Private Detective

2023-CP-78

Mendez General Contractor, LLC/ Location: 22 Union Avenue

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

General Contractor

2023-CP-79

Clothes to Kids RI, Inc/ Location: 1 Commerce Way, Units 3-4

Business Operating License-

Non-Profit Clothing Donation

2023-CP-80

RIMA Supply, Co/ Location: 50 Mill St.

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Sales of Auto Body Supplies

2023-CP-81

Marcos Landscaping/ Location: 71 Sheridan St.

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Landscaping Services

2023-CP-82

Orange Tree Employment Screening, LLC d/b/a Hire Image, LLC/ Location: 6 Alcazar, Ave.

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Employment Screening

2023-CP-83

HIP Construction d/b/a ReBath/ Location: Morgan Mill Rd., Unit 2C

Business Operating License-

Bathroom Re-modeling

2023-CP-84

Nicole’s Kitchen/ Location: 2656 Hartford Ave.

Restaurant License-

Catering License-

Holiday Sales-

Catering and Restaurant

2023-CP-85

Skin By Dee/ Location: 1481 Atwood Ave., Suite 3

Business Operating License-

Holiday Sales-

Aesthetics: Facials and Waxing

2023-CP-86

Balise CW Johnston PT, LLC d/b/a Flash Car Wash/ Location: 504 Killingly St.

Business Operating License-

Holiday Sales-

Car Wash

2023-CP-87

Depth, Inc./ Location: 1555 Plainfield Pike

Business Operating License-

Holiday Sales-

Vintage and Nostalgic Items

2023-CP-88

Martinez Auto Detailing/ Location: 8 Sunny Side Ave.

Business Operating License-

Car Detailing

2023-CP-89

ARS Restoration Specialists, LLC d/b/a RESCON Restoration and Construction/ Location: 244 Putnam Pike

Business Operating License-

Restoration and Construction

2023-CP-90

Hijazi Jewelry, LLC/ Location: 152 Putnam Pike

Business Operating License-

Holiday Sales-

Fine Jewelry Sales and Custom Repair

2023-CP-91

Ped Spa Nails/ Location: 547 Killingly St.

Business Operating License- Transfer

Nail Salon

2023-CP-92

Crazy Hour RI/ Location: 17 Polk St.

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Party Stand Rental

2023-L-1

A Fried Holding, LLC d/b/a Mr. Bigg’s Saloon/ Location: 1463 Atwood Avenue

Class BV-Full- Liquor License- Transfer

Bar and Food Service

2023-L-2

Viva Mexico Restaurant, LLC d/b/a Viva Mexico Restaurant and Taqueria/ Location: 1031 Plainfield St., Suite 6

Class BV-Full- Liquor License-

Mexican Restaurant

2023-L-3

Saint Rocco Church/ Location: 927 Atwood Ave

Special Class F- Liquor License-

Annual Feast: August 17^th-August 20^th, 2023

2023-L-4

Our Lady of Grace Church/ Location: 4 Lafayette St.

Special Class F- Liquor License-

Annual Feast: September 7^th to September 10^th, 2023

2023-L-5

Friends of the Johnston Senior Center/ Location: 1291 Hartford Ave.

Special Class F- Liquor License- Beer and Wine

Special Event on June 9^th, 2023 from 6-9:30 p.m.

2023-CP-93

Petition submitted by Joseph Anzelone for the installation of a Speed Calming Device on Grove Avenue for referral to the Police, Fire and Public Work’s Departments

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

Resolution 2023-22

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for the purchase of 3 Automatic License Plate Recognition Cameras

Resolution 2023-23

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for mapping and information reporting for the Town’s Manholes for MS-4 Compliance

Resolution 2023-24

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for engineering design services to repair the Oak Swamp Dam

Resolution 2023-25

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for engineering design services to repair the Pocasset Pond Dam

Resolution 2023-26

A Resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for a new Financial Management System for the Finance Department

Resolution 2023-27

A Resolution in support of requesting that the RIDOT rebuild the Greystone Bridge and open it to vehicular traffic

Resolution 2023-28

A Resolution amending Resolution 2023-10 awarding the bid and authorizing the agreement for the turf renovation of Soccer Field 1 at the Johnston Soccer Complex

Resolution 2023-29

A Resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for the installation of a splash pad at the Johnston War Memorial Park

No Abatements this month

Ordinance 2023-5

An Ordinance amending the Zoning Map for Assessor’s Plat 33, Lots 27 & 84 to change the zoning designation from R-40 to I-Industrial- pursuant to a petition submitted by Robert Cardillo formerly known as 2022-CP-167

Re-introduced and re-advertised from April 24, 2023

Ordinance 2023-7

An Ordinance amending Section 340-27.3 of Section I, Chapter 340 of the Town of Johnston Code of Ordinances entitled “Unified Development Review” Said Ordinance proposes amendments for municipal or public school projects.

Transcripts Prepared by the Stenographer

April 24, 2023 Regular Meeting, Special Meeting and Executive Session

Minutes prepared by the Town Clerk:

May 8, 2023 Regular Meeting, Special Meeting and Executive Session

May 9, 2023 Special Joint-Meeting with the School Committee

2023-CP-95

Claim from Jamie Corsetti for damage to his vehicle

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.

2023-CP-96

Alex Psznowsky to discuss:  Route 6 at Hargraves Street-Dangerous Turning Situation

2023-CP-97

Show Cause Hearing for 5 Star Management, LLC- Johnston Gas, Inc d/b/a Johnston Gas

1209 Hartford Ave

Attest:

Vincent P. Baccari, Jr.,  Town Clerk