November 2, 1992
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Narragansett held on Monday, November 2, 1992 at 7:30 p.m., Town Hall.
Present: Timothy P. Haxton, President
Raymond R. Storti, President Pro Tem
Daniel P. Carter
Thomas P. Cronin
Maurice J. Loontjens, Jr., Members
Jeffry Ceasrine, Acting Town Manager
Mark A. McSally, Town Solicitor
President Haxton calls the meeting to order. The Webelos from Pack 1 in the Town of Narragansett are present The Pack is working toward their Citizen's Activity Badge by learning about the Town's government. The Troop is called forward and leads those in attendance in pledging allegiance to the flag.
It is unanimously VOTED: That the minutes of the October 5, 1992 Regular Meeting; October 5, 1992 Executive Session; October 7, 1992 Recessed Meeting; and the October 19, 1992 Regular Meeting be accepted as presented. (Loontjens - Cronin)
Open Forum is now held and the following address the Council: Ray West and Mark A. McSally, Town Solicitor. Mr. McSally notes the following events regarding the "Narragansett Expo" opening and subsequently vendors being cited for operating without licenses. In September, Paul Horman, Coordinator of the "Narragansett Expo", approached the Town with a request for review of his proposal and information on what was necessary to open the "Expo". A letter was sent to Mr. Horman by Ronald Travers, Building Inspector, regarding needed applications.
There was a meeting scheduled with Mr. Horman, Captain Bruce Rice, Fire Department, and Gary Tedeschi, Assistant Building Inspector, and again Mr. Horman was informed about the need for licensing vendors. Applications for licenses were picked up, but not submitted. Mr. Horman did send a letter to the Town Solicitor questioning the licensing requirements. A letter was sent to Mr. Horman from Jeffry Ceasrine, Acting Town Manager, in response, advising him of the license requirements, that he had been informed at least a month before and that the Town would take legal action if the laws were ignored. "Narragansett Expo" then filed for a restraining order against the Town in Washington County Superior Court. The Judge ruled that the Town could not shut down the "Expo", but did have the right to enforce license requirements and issue summonses for violations.
It is unanimously VOTED: To RATIFY, APPROVE AND CONFIRM the following Citation offering sincerest congratulations to LEON M. "BROWNIE" CHAMPLIN in recognition of his 100th birthday, viz: (Loontjens - Cronin)
It is unanimously VOTED: To GRANT a Class F-1 Alcoholic Beverage License for the Narragansett Memorial VFW Post #4356, William Prendergast, for a Christmas Dinner Dance on December 5, 1992 at North Beach Clubhouse, subject to all local and state regulations. (Loontjens - Cronin)
It is unanimously VOTED: To GRANT permission to Peter Rumensky, Accounts Representative, Contempri Homes, Inc. to transport a modular home over town roads, from Middletown Modular Homes, to 52 Webster Avenue, Narragansett, Plat N-S, lot 6 for George P. Kammerer, subject to all local and state regulations. (Loontjens -Cronin)
It is unanimously VOTED: To APPROVE the Tax Assessor's List of Real Estate Abatements or Remittances in the Amount of $1,782.96 and Motor Vehicle Abatements or Remittances in the amount of $1,234.65; also the list of Real Estate additions in the amount of $,364.76 and the Motor Vehicle list of additions in the amount of $829.73. (Loontjens - Cronin)
It is unanimously VOTED: To RECEIVE AND REFER to the Sewer Policy Study Committee a request from James P. Manning, Manning Construction Co., for installation of sewers on Plat V, lots 16, 17, 18, and 77-86 inclusive, Manning Drive. (Loontjens - Storti)
It is unanimously VOTED: To ACCEPT with regret the resignation of Sherrell J. Magnant as an alternate member of the Zoning and Platting Board of Review, effective November 6, 1992. (Loontjens -Cronin)
It is unanimously VOTED: To ACCEPT with regret the resignation of Anne E. N. Hoxsie as a member of the Land Conservancy Trust.
(Storti - Loontjens)
It is unanimously VOTED: That the following Resolution prioritizing enhancement programs for the Town of Narragansett under provisions of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act, (ISTEA) and requesting consideration of the same by the Department of Transportation, be and is hereby ADOPTED, viz:
(Loontjens - Storti)
The Council is informed that bids were solicited Pulverization Asphalt Reclamation and Pavement Overlayment. The following concerns responded, viz:
It is unanimously VOTED: To AWARD the Bid for Pulverization Asphalt Reclamation Bid Item #4A to Able Bituminous at the quoted price and to AWARD the bid for Pavement Overlayment to include Bid Item #'s 4B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, and L to J.H. Lynch & Sons, Inc. at the quoted prices. (Loontjens - Cronin)
Funding is Highway Account No. 01-730-509.
The Council is informed that bids for Road Salt were solicited and awarded by the State of Rhode Island, Office of Purchasing. It is unanimously VOTED: To AWARD the bid for Road Salt to Eastern Mineral Inc. in the amount of $32.06 per ton. (Storti - Loontjens)
Funding is in Highway Account No. 01-730-512.
The Police Department requests the expenditure of Federal Forfeited Funds to be used towards hiring a computer consultant, with expertise in police-related software, to provide the department with assessments and make recommendations regarding the system.
It is unanimously VOTED: To APPROVE the expenditure of Federal Forfeited Funds, account #40-858-301, in the amount of $8,850 and AWARD the contract to C.E. Field Enterprises in the amount of $8,850. (Loontjens - Cronin)
Bids were solicited for a cooperative bid for gasoline through R.I. Municipal Purchasing Agents Association. Twenty-two (22) Cities and Towns participated. It is unanimously VOTED: To AWARD the bid for Gasoline to DeBlois Oil Co. at Posted Price less discount of .01 per gallon. (Loontjens - Carter)
This bid is to be effect through October 27, 1993. Funding is in user departments operating budget.
Discussion is held regarding a First Reading on a proposed Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance adopting Rules and Regulations for the Narragansett Fire Department in Accordance with the requirements of Chapter 3 of Article 7 of the Charter of the Town of Narragansett." Council Member Loontjens request some changes in the proposed draft. Following discussion, it is unanimously VOTED: To CONTINUE to the next Town Council meeting, a First Reading on a proposed Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance adopting Rules and Regulations for the Narragansett Fire Department in Accordance with the Requirements of Chapter 3 Article 7 of the Charter of the Town of Narragansett." (Loontjens - Cronin)
Jeffry Ceasrine, Acting Town Manager, reports that a letter has been received from the State Traffic Commission regarding the Town's request to allow thirty (30) minute parking on Sand Hill Cove Road from Utility Pole #58 to the Fire House Gift Shop. The State Traffic Commission has denied the request due to concern with pedestrian traffic being forced into the road area. It is unanimously VOTED: To RECEIVE the letter from the State Traffic Commission relative to the Town's request for parking restrictions on Sand Hill Cove Road.
(Loontjens - Cronin)
It is unanimously VOTED: To SCHEDULE a Public Hearing on December 7, 1992 at 8:00 P.M., on a request from A & F Enterprises, Inc., James DiAngelis and Frank Izzo, for an Amendment to the Zoning Ordinances to allow for the designation "Drive-in restaurants" (no alcoholic beverages) to be permitted by special exception in a B-B General Business Zone. (Loontjens - Cronin)
It is also unanimously VOTED: To REFER the Petition to the Narragansett Planning Board for recommendation. The Town Solicitor will amend the wording. (Loontjens - Cronin)
A PUBLIC HEARING is now held on the renewal of Tavern and Victualing Licenses and Alcoholic Beverage License, subject to all local and state regulations.
It is unanimously VOTED: To AMEND the agenda to include:
1) A letter from Mark A. McSally, Town Solicitor
2) A memo from Chief John W. O'Donnell, Jr.
3) Letter to Bon Vue Inn from the Council Clerk
(Loontjens - Cronin)
It is now unanimously VOTED: To make the following letters a part of the record, viz: (Loontjens - Cronin)
It is unanimously VOTED: To SCHEDULE a Show Cause Hearing for the Bon Vue Inn on November 16, 1992 at 8:00 p.m.. (Loontjens - Cronin)
It is unanimously VOTED: To GRANT the following Class A Alcoholic Beverage Licenses:
Bonnet Liquors, Bonnet Liquors, Inc.
O'Neil's Package Store, O'Neil's Package Store, Inc. (Loontjens - Cronin)
It is unanimously VOTED: To CONTINUE until November 16, 1992 a Class A Alcohol Beverage License for Point Judith Liquors, Point Judith Liquors, Inc. (Loontjens -Cronin)
It is unanimously VOTED: To GRANT a Tavern License and Class B-Tavern Alcohol Beverage License to Dutch Inn, KGR Realty Company. (Loontjens - Cronin)
Following discussion regarding Pier House Inn, Pier House Inn, Inc., it is unanimously VOTED: To CONTINUE the renewal of the Tavern and Class B-Tavern Alcohol Beverage License for Pier House Inn, Pier House Inn, Inc. to request an explanation of their operating agreement. (Loontjens - Cronin)
Consideration is given to the Tavern and Class B-Tavern Alcohol Beverage License for the Village Inn, Wayne Durfee Enterprises, Inc. Attorney James Reilly, representing Wayne Durfee Enterprises, Inc. discusses the rules and regulations of the Liquor Control Administrator as they affect his client. He states the Corporation run by the Patels, holds the license and management rights and the Spain Restaurant is operated under an agreement. Following consideration, it is unanimously VOTED: To GRANT the Tavern and Class B-Tavern Alcohol Beverage License to the Village Inn, Wayne Durfee Enterprises, Inc. with the stipulation that the applicant file the management agreement between the owner and the restaurant operator with the Town Clerk's Office. (Loontjens - Cronin)
Mark A. McSally, Town Solicitor, reports that Twin Willows, Twin Willows, Inc. now holds a Class B-Tavern Alcohol Beverage License, but due to rules and regulations from the Liquor Control Administrator, they no longer are qualified for that license and should hold a Class B-Victualing License.
It is unanimously VOTED: To GRANT the following Victualing and Class B-Victualing Alcohol Beverage Licenses:
Angel's of Narragansett & New York, Angel's of Narragansett & New York, Inc.
Antipasto's, T C's Harbor Grille, Inc.
Basil's, Konstantino's Inc.
Captain's Table, Captain's Table, Inc.
Casa Rossi, Son-Dee Inc.
Champlin's Seafood Deck, Champlin's Seafood Deck, Inc.
Coast Guard House, Southwinds Corporation
Dragon Palace, Chan-Lai Enterprises, Inc.
George's Galilee Restaurant, George's Galilee Restaurant, Inc.
Fo'C'Sle's Restaurant, M & C Restaurant, Inc.
Narragansett Inn, Terminesi's Inc.
Portside Restaurant, Pier Inc.
Sagg's, GLM Pub, Inc.
Twin Willows, Twin Willows, Inc.
Windsor's, Schiller's Inc.
(Loontjens - Cronin)
It is unanimously VOTED: To GRANT the following Victualing and Class B-Limited Alcohol Beverage Licenses:
George's Annex, George's Galilee Restaurant, Inc.
Mahogany Shoals, Mahogany Shoals, Inc.
Pit 'n' Patio, Mangiare, Inc.
P.J.'s North, Peter Tsagaroulis and Demetrious Tsangarouli
(Loontjens - Cronin)
It is unanimously VOTED: To GRANT the following Class D Alcohol Beverage Licenses:
Dunes Club, Dunes Corporation
Mettatuxet Yacht Club, Mettatuxet Improvement Association
Pettaquamscutt Lake Shores Improvement Association
Point Judith Country Club
South County Italian American Club
(Loontjens - Cronin)
It is unanimously VOTED: To GRANT a Class J Alcohol Beverage License to Narragansett Ocean Club, Antonio & Catherine Mollo. (Loontjens - Cronin)
It is unanimously VOTED: To adjourn. The Town Council meeting adjourns at 8:39 p.m.
ATTEST:
MARY M. BECK
Council Clerk