A communication is received from the Narrow River Land Trust explaining that they were given two parcels of saltmarsh in the watershed known as Lots 7 and 8 on Tax Assessor's Map N-A. After the transfer of the land, the Trust was notified that the taxes had not been paid and that approximately $1,200 was owed. They are requesting that the town abate and cancel the outstanding tax bill. To pay the bill would deplete a substantial portion of the Land Trust's funds. The Trust will pay any expenses incurred by the Town in preparation for the Tax Sale. It is unanimously VOTED: To APPROVE a request from the Narrow River Land Trust to abate taxes on the property on Assessor's Map N‑A, Lots 7 and 8, which was recently donated to their organization. (Lenihan - Crook)

President Handrigan notes that the Committee to establish a Skating Rink in Narragansett has looked at many sites in the Town. Their first choice location is Veterans Memorial Park and they would like to establish this site and begin the process of raising supporting funding. Council Members expresses concern about the location and the maintenance expenses. Following discussion with those present, it is VOTED: To APPROVE the western side of Veteran's Memorial Park as the site for the proposed Ice Skating Rink and to AUTHORIZE the Committee to solicit private funding for this facility. (Lenihan - Crook (for discussion)

Vote is recorded as follows: Aye - Council President Handrigan and President Pro Tem Lenihan. No - Council Member Crook.

The Council is informed that an application for a matching grant for Mosquito Abatement activities for the 1999-2000 fiscal year would cover the costs of monitoring breeding sites and apply Bti larvicides to the problems areas. It is unanimously VOTED: To APPROVE the submittal of an application to the RI Department of Environmental Management for a matching grant for Mosquito Abatement activities for the 1999‑2000 fiscal year. (Crook - Lenihan)

A PUBLIC HEARING is conducted on a request from Mary Andrews, Helen Reall and Daniel Rigney to abandon a so‑called "paper street" known as Waumsett Avenue. Christopher Kehoe, Attorney for the Petitioners, addresses the Council. Mr. Kehoe also notes that Mary Andrews -- one of the three (3) petitioners, is also present. Mr. Kehoe states that Mrs. Andrews owns one third of the property abutting the paper street and her brother, Daniel Rigney, and sister, Helen Reall, own the other two thirds. The abutter on the other side of the street is Rita Notarantonio and her husband. They have received notification and have been personally contacted by Mr. Kehoe. The following Exhibits are marked and placed on file:

#1 - Mylar of the area

#2 - Metes and bounds description

#3 - Copy of the Recorded Plat - "First Section Rio Vista filed 1927"

#4 - Letter from Clark Collins, Director of Community Development

Mr. Kehoe informs the Council that he has spoken to various staff members regarding possible use of the site as a service area and no future use is anticipated at this time.

Opponents are called -- Albert Alba and Larry Goldberg. Proponents are heard and none are heard. Following questioning from the Town Solicitor, a letter to Rita Notarantonio is marked Exhibit #5. Following further discussion, it is unanimously VOTED: To CONTINUE the Hearing until August 2, 1999 for the Planning Board recommendation and confirmation from the rest of the owners of Plat N-E, lot 311 that they are also seeking the abandonment. (Crook - Lenihan)

A PUBLIC HEARING is held on a request from Dr. Mark Deresienski to remove Restrictions 1 and 9 from Resolution 93‑46 "RESOLUTION, ORDER AND DECREE ON THE ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF CASWELL STREET, A PUBLIC HIGHWAY, SO‑CALLED, IN THE TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT, RHODE ISLAND." Dr. Deresienski addresses the Council regarding his petition. He notes that he was before the Council in 1993 to originally request that the Town abandon a portion of Caswell Street in order to build a handicap accessible ramp and provide parking for patients. Currently he is seeking to sell his property but wishes the Council to remove restriction #9 and change the wording in #1 to "client or customer", instead of patient. Dr. Deresienski makes note of the fact that he has paid taxes on this property, and has landscaped and maintained the property. Now he wishes to sell this piece of property to an individual who wishes to open a Bed & Breakfast type of facility with handicap accessibility. President Handrigan calls for opponents and the following are heard - Lawrence Goldberg, Russell Metuzzi, Guido Rizzo and Dolores Gaess. Proponents are called and the following are heard - William Hammon, Albert Alba, Claire Simpson, Ted Wright, Michael DeLuca, Terry Manning, Ward Barry and Bob Gunning. Following lengthy discussion with Council Members and Dr. Deresienski, it is unanimously VOTED: To CONTINUE this Public Hearing to August 2, 1999. (Crook - Lenihan)

A PUBLIC HEARING is held on a request from Ted Monahan, d/b/a Woody's, for an expansion of service of his Class B‑Limited Alcoholic Beverage License. Mr. Monahan addresses the Council regarding his petition. He notes that he wishes to expand the restaurant area into the former laundromat, create a courtyard with additional space and also a buffer from the Pit 'N' Patio. Concern is expressed by Council Member Crook regarding the proximity of the "Growing Child" day care center. Mr. Monahan explains that his new entrance would be further away from the "Growing Child". Opponents are called -- none are heard. Proponents are called and Albert Alba is heard. Following Council discussion, it is unanimously VOTED: To CLOSE the Public Hearing. (Crook - Lenihan)

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It is further VOTED: To APPROVE the request from Ted Monahan, d/b/a Woody's, for an expansion of service of his Class B-Limited Alcoholic Beverage License. (Lenihan - Handrigan)

Vote is recorded as follows: Aye - President Handrigan and President Pro Tem Lenihan; No - Council Member Crook.

It is unanimously VOTED: To APPOINT David L. Krugman, Finance Director, as the Acting Tax Collector for the Town of Narragansett. (Crook - Lenihan)

This is a temporary appointment while the Tax Collector is on an authorized leave of absence.

Bids were solicited for the cleaning of the Police Station. The following concerns responded, viz:

Ragtime Inc.	$ 6,500
D.J. Crandall Assoc. Inc.	7,100
The Janitors Warehouse Inc.	11,700

It is unanimously VOTED: To AWARD the bid for Cleaning the Police Station to Ragtime Inc., in the amount of $6,500. (Lenihan - Crook)

Funding is available in Police Account 01-511-507 (building maintenance/repair).

Bids were solicited for the purchase of one (1) Xerox Model 3050 Large Format Engineering copier. Three concerns received specifications and R. I. Blueprint was the only one to respond. It is unanimously VOTED: To APPROVE the purchase of One (1) Xerox Model 3050 Large Format Engineering Copier from Rhode Island Blueprint, in the amount of $12,060, including a trade‑in. (Crook - Lenihan)

Funding is available in Engineering Capital Improvement Budget 20-705-7540.

Bids were solicited for chemicals for odor control at the Scarborough Plant and Pumping stations. The following concerns responded, viz:

It is unanimously VOTED: To APPROVE the bid for chemicals to concerns at their quoted prices as recommended by the Town Engineer. (Lenihan - Crook)

Funding is available in Wastewater Division Operating Budget 32-750-402 (chemicals)

Bids were solicited for the contract for Wastewater Laboratory Analysis for testing processed wastewater prior to discharge and is required by State Law. The following concerns responded, viz:

It is unanimously VOTED: To AWARD the contract for Wastewater Laboratory Analysis to Phoenix Environmental Laboratories Inc., at their quoted prices for Fiscal Year 1999/2000. (Lenihan - Crook)

Funding is available in Wastewater budget 32-750-201 (professional services).

It is unanimously VOTED: To RECEIVE AND PLACE ON FILE the Town Manager's Report for the period from June 21, 1999 through July 1, 1999. (Lenihan - Crook)

It is unanimously VOTED: To CONSIDER a Resolution amending the official list of parking restrictions and regulations in the Town of Narragansett in accordance with the Narragansett Code of Ordinances (Continental Street) and same is continued to the next meeting for passage. (Crook - Lenihan)

Because of concern regarding possible conflict of interest, President Pro Tem Lenihan recuses himself from the following two agenda items, viz:

It is VOTED: To INTRODUCE, READ, PASS AND ACCEPT as a First Reading "An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 731 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Narragansett, Rhode Island, entitled 'Zoning,'" (Automobile Shared Parking) and same is CONTINUED to the next regular meeting for a Second Reading and passage. (Crook - Lenihan)

Vote is recorded as follows: Aye - Council President Handrigan and Council Member Crook. Recuse - President Pro Tem Lenihan.

It is unanimously VOTED: To CONSIDER a Resolution amending the official list of parking restrictions and regulations in the Town of Narragansett in accordance with the Narragansett Code of Ordinances (Westmoreland Street) and same is continued to the next meeting for passage. (Crook - Lenihan).

Vote is recorded as follows: Aye - Council President Handrigan and Council Member Crook. Recuse - President Pro Tem Lenihan.

It is unanimously VOTED: To INTRODUCE, READ, PASS AND ACCEPT as a First Reading "An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 546 of the Ordinances of the Town of Narragansett entitled 'An Ordinance in Relation to Zoning', as it relates to Lots 84, 85, 86 and 87 on Tax Assessors Plat S" (J & E Corporation) and same is CONTINUED to the next regular meeting for a Second Reading and passage. (Crook - Lenihan)

It is unanimously VOTED: To INTRODUCE, READ, PASS AND ACCEPT as a First Reading "An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Narragansett entitled 'Administration," (Nepotism) and same is CONTINUED to the next regular meeting for a Second Reading and passage. (Crook - Lenihan)

It is unanimously VOTED: To AUTHORIZE the Town Solicitor to join, on behalf of the Town of Narragansett, the lawsuit to be filed challenging the formula used to determine State Aid to Education. (Lenihan - Crook)

Questions are raised regarding the current ordinances on buildable lots. It is unanimously VOTED: To CONTINUE a First Reading of "An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Narragansett entitled "Taxation and Finance" (Unbuildable Lots). (Lenihan - Crook)

A discussion is held regarding portions of the proposed ordinance regarding "animals," mainly control of animals on the beach. Following consideration, it is unanimously VOTED: To CONTINUE the First Reading of "An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Narragansett entitled "Animals". (Lenihan - Handrigan)

It is unanimously VOTED: To ADJOURN. The Town Council meeting adjourns at 10:45 p.m.

ATTEST:

MARY M. BECK, CMC/AAE

Council Clerk

July 6, 1999 - Regular Town Council Meeting