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 Narragansett Town Hall 25 Fifth Avenue Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 789-1044 www.narragansettri.gov NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL President Jesse Pugh President Pro Tem Susan P. Cicilline Buonanno Members Ewa M. Dzwierzynski Deborah A. Kopech Patrick W. Murray Town Manager James R. Tierney Town Clerk Janet Tarro Town Solicitor James M. Callaghan, Esq. |
NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
DRAFT VOTES
AUGUST 15, 2022
7:30 PM
This meeting is streamed live on YouTube on the Narragansett Town Council channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaXrjLKjolyaFtqVXBLwEfg. There will be no remote participation.
Posted: August 17, 2022
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CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
DISCLOSURE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION VOTES (if any):
June 6, 2022
Litigation: In accordance with RIGL §42-46-5(a)(2):
Narragansett 2100 v. Town of Narragansett et. al (WC-2021-0448)
Motion by Councilor Dzwierzynski, seconded by Council President Pugh to retain Doug McLean to write a report defending the 3-student ordinance. Motion so voted with 3 in favor; Councilor Murray opposed; Councilor Cicilline Buonanno abstained.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
· July 18, 2022 Regular Meeting
APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS:
· Town Manager’s Update
PUBLIC HEARING/DECISION – 8:00 PM:
· A MOTION TO OPEN AND HOLD a public hearing on an application for a transfer of a Class B-Victualing Alcoholic Beverage License from Thai Best, LLC d/b/a Thai Best to Tsunama Asian and Sushi Bar, LLC, Assessor’s Plat C, Lot 181-1A, 21 Pier Market Place, Narragansett, RI.
OPENED AT 8:01 PM (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
CLOSED AT 8:04 PM (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
Ø A MOTION TO APPROVE/DENY the transfer of a Class B-Victualing Alcoholic Beverage License with the current restrictions from Thai Best, LLC d/b/a Thai Best to Tsunama Asian and Sushi Bar, LLC, Assessor’s Plat C, Lot 181-1A, 21 Pier Market Place, Narragansett, RI and subject to state and local regulations. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
· A MOTION TO OPEN AND HOLD a public hearing on an application for a transfer of a Class B-Victualing Alcoholic Beverage License from WT Galilee Corporation d/b/a Capt. Foggy’s Fish House to Ola Kala, LLC, Assessor’s Plat IG, Lot 214-S, 290-294 Great Island Road, Narragansett, RI.
OPENED AT 8:06 PM (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
CLOSED AT 8:16 PM (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
Ø A MOTION TO APPROVE/DENY the transfer of a Class B-Victualing Alcoholic Beverage License with the current restrictions from WT Galilee Corporation d/b/a Capt. Foggy’s Fish House to Ola Kala, LLC, Assessor’s Plat IG, Lot 214-S, 290-294 Great Island Road, Narragansett, RI subject to state and local regulations. Amended motion to approve the transfer of a Class B-Victualing Alcoholic Beverage License with the current restrictions from WT Galilee Corporation d/b/a Capt. Foggy’s Fish House to Ola Kala, LLC, Assessor’s Plat IG, Lot 214-S, 290-294 Great Island Road, Narragansett, RI subject to state and local regulations conditioned on the closing on the sale within 60 days. AMENDED MOTION APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
· A MOTION TO OPEN AND HOLD a Public Hearing on a petition from Charles and Helen Donaldson and John and Alice Riordan for the abandonment of a portion of Meadow Lane.
OPENED AT 8:22 PM (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
CLOSED AT 8:38 PM (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
Ø A MOITION TO APPROVE/DENY the petition from Charles and Helen Donaldson and John and Alice Riordan for the abandonment of a portion of Meadow Lane. Amended motion to deny the petition from Charles and Helen Donaldson and John and Alice Riordan for the abandonment of a portion of Meadow Lane. DENIED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
OPEN FORUM/PUBLIC COMMENT:
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CONSENT AGENDA:
APPROVED AS PRESENTED (5 ITEMS) (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
1. A MOTION TO APPROVE the required maintenance to the storm water outfall that is located at Robertson Road at the ocean and to relocate a storm water drainage pipe that is in conflict with a power pole, to be completed by George Sherman Sand & Gravel Co., Inc. utilizing the Miscellaneous Repair & Construction Services Contract in the amount of $7,400.00.
2. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of a Pneumatic 12-15” Wheel Kit to be used on the Wastewater Television Inspection Equipment from Bahr Sales, Inc., in the amount of $2,636.15.
3. A MOTION TO APPROVE Change Order #1 for the emergency purchase of parts for Public Work’s Brush Cutter from Tri-County Contractors Supply, Inc. in the amount of $557.30.
4. A MOTION TO APPROVE, RATIFY AND CONFIRM the purchase of pump replacement parts for Ouida Pump Station from Aqua Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $2,875.20.
5. A MOTION TO APPROVE the repairs to the Wastewater Division sewer inspection camera tractor system from Bahr Sales, Inc., in the amount of $5,330.48.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
6. A MOTION TO APPROVE the one-year contract extension for Fire Alarm Testing Services–All Town Facilities with Encore Fire Protection at their quoted bid prices (at Year 3 prices) and mark up for parts/materials, under the same terms and conditions as the original contract. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
7. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of one (1) new large format printer/ copier/scanner for the Community Development & Building Inspections Departments from Zones LLC, in the amount of $10,498.63. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
8. A MOTION TO AWARD the bid for Stone Sealing - Various Roads to the second lowest bidder, All States Construction, Inc., at their quoted unit price of $3.29/square yard for a one (1)-year period and AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to sign the contract after review and approval by the Town Solicitor. AWARDED AND AUTHORIZED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
9. A MOTION TO APPROVE the required maintenance to the storm water BMP outfall that is located at Pettasquamscutt Lake near the Edgewater Community Private Access, to be completed by George Sherman Sand & Gravel Co., Inc. utilizing the Miscellaneous Repair & Construction Services Contract in the amount of $9,000.00. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 4-0; Pugh recused)
FIRE DEPARTMENT
10. A MOTION TO ACCEPT an EMS grant from the Rhode Island Department of Health’s Center for Emergency Medical Services Mobile Integrated Healthcare / Community Paramedicine (MIH / CP) program awarded to the Narragansett Fire Department in the amount of $105,000. ACCEPTED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
11. A MOTION TO ACCEPT a First Responders Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (FR CARA) mini grant award from the Rhode Island Department of Health’s Center for Emergency Medical Services to the Narragansett Fire Department in the amount of $10,000. ACCEPTED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
12. A MOTION TO APPROVE the request from the Parks and Recreation Department, the Narragansett Lions Club and the Narragansett Chamber of Commerce to host the fourth annual “Endless Summer Festival” to be held on Friday, September 16 and Saturday, September 17, 2022. The 2-day event and concerts will be held at the Narragansett Beach Cabana and North Pavilion areas subject to approval of state and local regulations. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
13. A MOTION TO APPROVE the request from the RI State Police for their annual “5K Foot Pursuit” Road Race to be held on Sunday, April 30th, 2023 from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm, subject to approval of state and local regulations. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
14. A MOTION TO APPROVE OR REJECT the bid received for the RFP: Professional Engineering Services Narrow River Dredging submitted by Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC in the amount of $127,170.00. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
15. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of a replacement internal cathodic protection system for the Point Judith Water Tank from Corrpro Waterworks, in the amount of $10,500.00. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
TOWN COUNCIL
16. A MOTION TO READ, PASS, AND ADOPT as a second reading an ordinance in amendment of Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Narragansett entitled “Peddlers, Solicitor, Itinerant Vendors and Mobile Food Establishments (MFE)”, specifically DIVISION 4. – MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS (MFE) Sec. 14-404 “Number of Permits Granted”. READ, PASSED, AND ADOPTED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
17. A MOTION TO INTRODUCE, READ, PASS AND ACCEPT as a first reading an amendment of Chapter 2, Article III, Division 8 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Narragansett entitled “Affordable Housing Trust”. INTRODUCED, READ, PASSED AND ACCEPTED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
18. A MOTION TO SCHEDULE a work session with the Parks and Recreation Department regarding beach policies and fees for the 2023 season. Motion to continue to the next meeting for a new date. CONTINUED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
19. A MOTION TO APPROVE the utilization of the Town’s road design firm (BETA Group, Inc.) to draft a preliminary design of safe and improved parking and improved coastal access, at a proposed cost of $8,850.00 for design services, on the following Town roads: Newton Avenue, Hazard Avenue, Bass Rock Road, Conant Avenue, and Pilgrim Avenue. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 4-1; Cicilline Buonanno opposed)
20. A MOTION TO ADOPT a Resolution In Support of an Amendment to R.I.G.L. § 24-6-1 Order of Abandonment – Reversion of Title – Notice. ADOPTED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
21. A MOTION TO DISCUSS Short-Term Rental ordinance progress. DISCUSSED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski)
TOWN CLERK
22. A MOTION TO APPROVE a Mobile Food Establishment License application for Olivia Minardi dba Koko Bowls, subject to state and local regulations. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
23. A MOTION TO APPROVE a Mobile Food Establishment License application for Joshua H. Gato, dba Semper Pie LLC, subject to state and local regulations. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
ADJOURNMENT:
ADJOURNED AT 10:14 PM (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
Note: Documentation (if any) for items listed on this Agenda is available for public inspection, a minimum of 24 hours prior to the meeting, at any time during regular business hours at Town Clerk’s Office, 25 Fifth Avenue, Narragansett, RI 02882. Interpreters for the hearing impaired can be made available at any meeting provided a request is received a minimum of three (3) business days prior to said meeting.