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 2025-1, 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

Votes may be taken on any or all items on this agenda

2024-CP-173

Petition submitted by Mohamad Yaser & Rhonda Sasa to change the zone map for Assessor’s Plat 8, Lot 14 on Morgan Avenue from R-20 to R-7 for referral to the Planning Board for an advisory opinion

Pending Planning Board Advisory Opinion

2025-CP-10

Petition submitted by Bachar Sasa to change the zone map for Assessor’s Plat 43, Lots 264 & 265 on Shun Pike from R-40 to I-Industrial for referral to the Planning Board for an advisory opinion

Ordinance 2025-4

An Ordinance in amendment of Article IV, Section § 340-16 of Chapter 340 entitled “Industrial Performance Standards” of the Town of Johnston Code of Ordinances. Said ordinance amends the section regarding noise, for referral to the Planning Board Advisory Opinion

Pending Planning Board Advisory Opinion

2025-CP-45

ABCD Brothers/ Location: Mobile Food Truck

Mobile Food Truck License-

2025-CP-46

AF Legacy, LLC: Location: 1200 Hartford Avenue

Business Operating License-

Medical Billing Company

2025-CP-47

Coderre Automotive, LLC d/b/a Coderre Automotive Location: 7 Auburn Ave Business Operating License-

Vehicle Repairs

2025-CP-48

Gel Essentialz, LLC d/b/a Gel Essentialz Location: 10 Morgan Mill Rd

Business Operating License-

Wholesale distribution of Beauty Supplies

2025-CP-49

Jordan Ice Cream/ Location: Mobile Food Truck

Mobile Food Truck License-

2025-CP-50

Keystone Novelties Distributors, LLC d/b/a Keystone Fireworks Tents Location: 1461 Atwood Ave

Hawker/Peddler License-

Temporary Fireworks Sales

2025-CP-51

Kimberly’s Hair Design, LLC d/b/a Kimberly’s Hair Design Location: 10 Morgan Mill Rd

Business Operating License-

Holiday Sales-

Beauty Salon

2025-CP-52

MA Auto Repair Location: 1209 Hartford Ave

Business Operating License-

Auto Repair

2025-CP-53

Maria Maria Coffee Bar/ Location: Mobile Food Truck

Mobile Food Truck License-

2025-CP-54

PVD Food Truck Events Location: Johnston Memorial Park

Food Truck Event License-

May 31, 2025, July 31, 2025 & October 13, 2025

2025-CP-55

Rhode Island Therapy Center, LLC, D/B/A Rhode Island Therapy Center Location: 269 Greenville Ave, Unit E

Business Operating License-

Mental Health Professional Office Space

2025-CP-56

Rhody Gravestone Cleaning Location: 47 N Olney Street

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Gravestone and Monument Cleaning Services

2025-CP-57

Terminator Pest Control Location: 48 Harris Ave

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Pest Control and Management

2025-CP-58

The Trusted Wrench, LLC  Location: 920 Plainfield Street

Business Operating License-

Auto Repair

2025-CP-59

Atwood Ave Café, LLC D/B/A Tropical Smoothie Café Franchise Location: 1501 Atwood Ave, Suite 2

Restaurant License-

Holiday Sales License-

Smoothie Franchise and Food Items

2025-CP-60

M&M Group, LLC D/B/A Ember to Ash Location: 23 Greenville Ave

Entertainment License-

Karaoke, Live Band & DJ

2025-CP-61

Priority Exterminating & Odor, LLC D/B/A Lincoln Pest & Property Solutions Location: 225 Putnam Pike

Business Operating License-

Holiday Sales License-

Pest Control

2025-CP-62

Joy Latorre M.S. APRN FNP-C Location: 1524 Atwood Ave, Suite 243

Business Operating License-

Nurse Practitioner

2025-CP-63

Annual Renewal of All Town Business Licenses 2025-2026

2025-L-5

M & M Group, LLC d/b/a Ember to Ash: Location: 23 Greenville Avenue

Patio License-

Sale of Cigars and Alcohol with lounge

2025-L-6

St Rocco Church:  Location: 927 Atwood Ave

Class F- Special Liquor License- Beer and Wine

Annual Festival August 14th-17th, 2055

2025-CP-17

Petition submitted by Marie Michael to purchase a parcel of land from the Town known as Assessor’s Plat 33, Lot 23 for referral to the Planning Board for an advisory opinion

Pending Planning Board Advisory Opinion

2025-CP-64

Petition from Narragansett Electric and Verizon New England, LLC to relocate jointly owned pole #P-4 approximately 8 feet westward on Spruce Street

2025-CP-65

Petition from Narragansett Electric to install a new pole to strengthen pole #9769 on Goldsmith Street and Woonasquatucket River Greenway

2025-CP-66

Appointment to the Alternate Democrat position to the Johnston Board of Canvassers to fill the vacant position

Resolution 2025-23

A Resolution in opposition of The Rhode Island Assault Weapons Ban of 2025- House Bill 5436 & Senate Bill 359

Resolution 2025-24

A Resolution requesting that the Johnston delegation in the RI General Assembly vote in support of House Bill 2025-H-5689 pertaining procedural requirements for substantial multi-family housing projects in Cities and Towns

Resolution 2025-25

A Resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for rescue billing services for the Fire Department

Resolution 2025-26

A Resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for Timekeeping and attendance software

Resolution 2025-27

A Resolution authorizing a change order to increase the funding for an agreement between the Town and DiPrete Engineering for the Waterman Avenue Drainage Project

Resolution 2025-28

A Resolution authorizing a change order to increase the funding for an agreement between the Town and Weston & Sampson for the Phase 1 Agreement for Stormwater run-off in the Belfield Ave/ Snake Den Park Project

Resolution 2025-29

A Resolution authorizing a change order to increase the funding for an agreement between the Town and DiPrete Engineering for the Atwood/Hartford Avenue Chronic Flooding Mitigation Project

Resolution 2025-29

A Resolution authorizing the mayor to file an application for the Rhode Island CDBG grant funds Fiscal Year 2023-2024

Resolution 2025-31

A Resolution authorizing a change order to increase the funding for an agreement between the Town and MD Development for the Woodlake Park Multi-Purpose Building

2025-CP-67

Presentation by CBIZ CPAs P.C. for the Town’s 2024 Financial Statement Audit Results

2025-TO-5

Tax Assessor Abatements - May, 2025

Ordinance 2025-2

An Ordinance in amendment of Article IV, Section § 340-16 of Chapter 340 entitled “Industrial Performance Standards” of the Town of Johnston Code of Ordinances. Said ordinance sets requirements for the covering of Dirt Mounds

Transcripts Prepared by the Stenographer

Minutes prepared by the Town Clerk:

April 14, 2025 Regular Meeting

2025-CP-68

Claim from Sherry Coleman for damage to her vehicle

2025-CP-69

Claim from Wayne Resmini, Esq on behalf of Adriana Madrid for injuries

2025-CP-70

Claim from SCLS Realty, LLC and Sixty-Three Johnston, LLC for damages

Please note: pursuant to Section 8 of the Johnston Town Council Rules, 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.

Adjournment

Attest:

Vincent P. Baccari, Jr., Town Clerk