Johnston Town Council

1385 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI

 

 

Town Council Agenda

May 8, 2023

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 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.

 

Roll Call

 

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

 

 

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 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

 

 

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

 

 

Ordinances to be Read

 

Licenses

2023-CP-42

Aaron’s Auto Glass Inc./ Location: 1384 Hartford Avenue, Unit B

Business Operating License-

Holiday Sales License-

Auto Glass Repair and Replacement

Continued from April 24, 2023

 

 

2023-CP-46

Surfshine Cleaners/ Location: 886 Greenville Avenue

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Scheduled Janitorial Services

Continued from April 24, 2023

 

 

2023-CP-62

WEB Construction/ Location: 240 Simmonsville Avenue, Apt 4

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Construction/Remodeling

 

 

2023-CP-63

Chef Shauna d/b/a Chef Shauna’s Paw-Some Treats/ Location: 9 Apple Blossom Drive

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Manufacturing Pet Treats

 

 

2023-CP-64

Flowers by Zita/ Location: 2 El Dorado Drive

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Home Based Floral Designs

 

 

2023-CP-65

Beccas Pooch Parlor, LLC d/b/a Beccas Pooch Parlor/ Location: 968 B Plainfield Street

Business Operating License-

Professional Pet Grooming

 

 

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

 

 

2023-CP-67

Fleet Enterprises, Inc d/b/a Fleet Water Delivery/ Location: 141 Shun Pike

Business Operating License-

Holiday Sales-

Residential and Commercial Water Delivery

 

 

2023-CP-68

John Rosa Construction, Inc/ Location: 98 Greenville Ave

Business Operating License-

Holiday Sales-

Masonry

 

 

2023-CP-69

DDO New England, LLC d/b/a Taco Bell/ Location: 1379 Atwood Avenue

Business Operating License- Transfer

Holiday Sales-

After Hours-

Quick Service Restaurant

 

 

2023-CP-70

Renewal of All Business Licenses for Year 2023-2024

 

 

2023-CP-51

John Patrick Silvaggio, Jr./ Location: 126 Hedley Avenue

Private Detective License-

Private Detective

Continued from April 24, 2023

 

 

Liquor Licensing Commission

 

Constituent Requests

 

Unfinished Business

 

New Business

Resolution 2023-17

A Resolution welcoming the arrival of the Golden Rule Peace Ship to Rhode Island on June 11th, 2023

 

 

Resolution 2023-18

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank Climate Resiliency Building projects

 

 

Resolution 2023-19

A Resolution ratifying an agreement between the Town and Chief of Police Mark A. Vieira

 

 

Resolution 2023-20

A Resolution ratifying an agreement between the Town and Deputy Chief of Police Matthew G. LeDuc

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

Abatements

 

2023-TO-5

Tax Assessor Abatements – May, 2023

 

 

Public Hearings for Ordinances

 

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

 

 

Requests to be heard

 

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-72

Deborah Keough to discuss: Market Basket service entrance and Hargreaves Street

 

 

2023-CP-73

Christopher Gosetti to discuss: The opening of the Greystone Bridge between Johnston and North Providence to accommodate vehicles

 

Adjournment

Attest:

 

 

 

 

 

Vincent P. Baccari, Jr.,  Town Clerk

 

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