| Town Council Agenda | July 8, 2024 | 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 |
| Votes may be taken on any or all items on this agenda |
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| Award & Recognition Ceremonies |
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Status on Public Hearings |
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| Ordinance 2024-3 | An Ordinance Amending Section 1-18 of Chapter 1 entitled “Discretionary Authority of Municipal Court Judges” of the Town of Johnston Code of Ordinances Pending Legislation from the RI General Assembly |
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Ordinances to be Read |
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| Ordinance 2024-8 | An Ordinance Creating Article XIV Entitled “Re-Development Agency” of the Town of Johnston Code of Ordinances |
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| Ordinance 2024-9 | An Ordinance amending Chapter 298 Entitled “Stormwater Management” of the Town of Johnston Code of Ordinances |
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| Ordinance 2024-10 | An Ordinance amending Chapter 340 Entitled “Zoning” of the Town of Johnston Code of Ordinances. Said Ordinance proposes amendments regarding Shelters, Boarding, Daycare & Grooming Services of Animal and also Breeding Kennels |
| Ordinance 2024-11 | An Ordinance Authorizing the Borrowing of up to $300,000 for the purpose of financing the planning of improvements to the Town’s Stormwater and Sewer Facilities and authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Notes or Bonds for such purposes |
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Licenses |
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| 2024-CP-63 | |
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| 2024-CP-85 | |
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| 2024-CP-101 | |
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| 2024-CP-102 | |
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| 2024-CP-103 | |
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| 2024-CP-104 | |
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| 2024-CP-105 | |
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| 2024-CP-113 | |
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Liquor Licensing Commission |
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Constituent Requests |
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Unfinished Business |
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| 2024-CP-50 | Petition submitted by Jessica & Corey Harris for the purchase of a vacant abutting parcel of land know as Assessor’s Plat 13, Lot 142 Pending Planning Board Advisory Opinion |
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New Business |
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| 2024-CP-106 | Petition from Narragansett Electric and Verizon New England, Inc., to install 5 new jointly owned poles-#2-84, #-2-50, #2-51, #2-53 & #2-55 on Orchard Court |
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| 2024-CP-107 | Petition for a speed calming device on River Drive submitted by Sarah Bessette For referral to the Police, Fire and Public Works Departments |
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| Resolution 2024-28 | 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 2024-29 | A Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into a third-party agreement for administrative services relating to Fire Fighters that are injured while on duty |
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| Resolution 2024-30 | A Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for On-Call Engineering Services to address issues that require a quick response |
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| Resolution 2024-31 | A Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for a Conceptual Design Proposal to address the Pocasset Reserve Stormwater Flooding |
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| Resolution 2024-32 | A Resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for the development of a Master Plan for Woodlake Park |
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| 2024-CP-108 | Update for the proposal for the truck only entrance at Market Basket to mitigate traffic issues for Hargreaves Street |
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| 2024-CP-109 | Presentation by Marcum, LLP of the Town’s 2023 Financial Statement Audit Results |
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Abatements |
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| 2024-TO-7 | Tax Assessor Abatements – July, 2024 |
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Public Hearings for Ordinances |
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| Ordinance 2024-7 | An Ordinance ordering the assessment and collection of property tax on the ratable real estate and tangible personal property |
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Approval of the minutes and transcripts from previous meetings |
| Transcripts Prepared by the Stenographer March 11, 2024 Regular Meeting, Special Meeting & Executive Session March 28 5:30pm Special Meeting and Executive Session March 28, 2024 6:00pm Special Meeting April 8, 2024 Regular Meeting May 21, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes prepared by the Town Clerk: June 10, 2024 Regular Meeting June 26, 2024 Special Meeting/Budget Hearing |
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Claims |
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| 2024-CP-110 | Claim from Michael Kashouh for damage to his vehicle |
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| 2024-CP-111 | Claim from Leza Williamson for damage to her vehicle |
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| 2024-CP-112 | Claim from Grant Shippee for damage to his 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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Adjournment |
| Attest: | |
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| Vincent P. Baccari, Jr., Town Clerk |
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