| Town Council Agenda | May 8, 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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| 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. 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 |
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Ordinances to be Read |
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Licenses |
| 2023-CP-42 | |
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| 2023-CP-46 | |
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| 2023-CP-62 | |
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| 2023-CP-63 | |
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| 2023-CP-64 | |
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| 2023-CP-65 | |
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| 2023-CP-66 | |
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| 2023-CP-67 | |
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| 2023-CP-68 | |
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| 2023-CP-69 | |
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| 2023-CP-70 | |
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| 2023-CP-51 | |
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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 |
| Resolution 2023-17 | A Resolution welcoming the arrival of the Golden Rule Peace Ship to Rhode Island on June 11th, 2023 |
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| Resolution 2023-18 | A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank Climate Resiliency Building projects |
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| Resolution 2023-19 | A Resolution ratifying an agreement between the Town and Chief of Police Mark A. Vieira |
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| Resolution 2023-20 | A Resolution ratifying an agreement between the Town and Deputy Chief of Police Matthew G. LeDuc |
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| Resolution 2023-21 | A Resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for an upgrade to the Entry Access System at the Johnston Police Department Headquarters |
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| 2023-CP-71 | Petition for the installation of a speed calming device for Waveland Street for referral to the Police, Fire and Public Works Departments |
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| Abatements |
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| 2023-TO-5 | Tax Assessor Abatements – May, 2023 |
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Public Hearings for Ordinances |
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Approval of the minutes and transcripts from previous meetings |
| Transcripts Prepared by the Stenographer Minutes prepared by the Town Clerk: April 24, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes |
Claims |
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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-72 | Deborah Keough to discuss: Market Basket service entrance and Hargreaves Street |
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| 2023-CP-73 | Christopher Gosetti to discuss: The opening of the Greystone Bridge between Johnston and North Providence to accommodate vehicles |
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Adjournment |
| Attest: | |
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| Vincent P. Baccari, Jr., Town Clerk |
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