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 Narragansett Town Hall 25 Fifth Avenue Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 789-1044 www.narragansettri.gov NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL President Ewa M. Dzwierzynski President Pro Tem Jill A. Lawler Members Susan P. Cicilline Buonanno Steven J. Ferrandi Deborah A. Kopech Town Manager James R. Tierney Town Clerk Janet Tarro Town Solicitor James M. Callaghan, Esq. |
NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
DRAFT VOTES
DECEMBER 5, 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: December 7, 2022
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CALL TO ORDER: 7:31 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
· A MOTION TO ACCEPT and PLACE ON FILE the minutes of the November 7, 2022 executive session. MOTION AMENDED TO ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE AS SEALED (Cicilline Buonanno/Kopech 4-0)
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS:
· Town Manager’s Update
PUBLIC HEARING/DECISION – 8:00 PM:
· A MOTION TO SCHEDULE a Public Hearing for text revisions to Section 5 of the Zoning Ordinance, “Historic Districts”. SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 6, 2023. (Cicilline Buonanno/Kopech 4-0)
Ø A MOTION TO REFER this request to the Planning Board for review and recommendation. REFERRED (Cicilline Buonanno/Ferrandi 4-0)
· A MOTION TO OPEN AND HOLD a Public Hearing on the application of Surf Shack Bed and Breakfast, LLC for a new Class B-Tavern Alcoholic Beverage License at Assessor’s Plat C, Lot 344-B, 83 Narragansett Avenue, Narragansett, RI.
OPENED AT 8:01 PM (Cicilline Buonanno/Kopech 4-0)
CLOSED AT 8:31 PM (Cicilline Buonanno/Ferrandi 4-0)
Ø A MOTION TO APPROVE the application of Surf Shack Bed and Breakfast, LLC for a new Class B-Tavern Alcoholic Beverage License at Assessor’s Plat C, Lot 344-B, 83 Narragansett Avenue, Narragansett, RI subject to state and local regulations.
APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS: FOOD SERVICE TO END AT 10 PM AND ALCOHOL SERVICE TO END AT 11 PM, NO LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, NO SERVICE OF ALCOHOL ON THE REAR DECKS. (Kopech/Cicilline Buonanno 4-0)
· A MOTION TO OPEN AND HOLD a public hearing on the renewal of the Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the license period of December 1, 2022 to November 30, 2023, per applications.
OPENED AT 8:36 PM (Cicilline Buonanno/Kopech 4-0)
CLOSED AT 8:37 PM (Cicilline Buonanno/Kopech 4-0)
Ø A MOTION TO APPROVE the renewal of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the license period of December 1, 2022 to November 30, 2023, subject to compliance with all state and local regulations. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Kopech 4-0)
§ A MOTION TO RENEW the following Class B-Victualing Limited Alcoholic Beverage License (1), subject to compliance with all state and local regulations: Benny’s Clam Shack LLC, dba Benny’s Clam Shack, 12 Sand Hill Cove Road. RENEWED (Cicilline Buonanno/Ferrandi 4-0)
§ A MOTION TO RENEW the following Class B-Victualing Alcoholic Beverage License (1), subject to compliance with all state and local regulations: WT Galilee Corp., dba Capt. Foggy’s Fish House, 290-294 Great Island Road RENEWED (Cicilline Buonanno/Kopech 4-0)
OPEN FORUM/PUBLIC COMMENT:
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CONSENT AGENDA:
APPROVED AS PRESENTED (5 ITEMS) (Cicilline Buonanno/Kopech 4-0)
1. A MOTION TO APPROVE the waiver of interest for taxpayers in accordance with Ordinance 2010-936.
2. A MOTION TO APPROVE the real estate abatements of $2,000.
3. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of three (3) replacement time clocks from Tyler Technologies Inc., in the amount of $7,245.00.
4. A MOTION TO APPROVE the two (2)-year contract agreement with RI Trust for the Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB) Building Sensor Program, in the amount of $1,920.00 for Parks and Recreation buildings and $2,340.00 for Department of Public Works buildings as well as shipping charges (approximately $75.00) and AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to sign the contract after review by the Town Solicitor.
5. A MOTION TO APPROVE the Marine Fire Investigation training program conformed with NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033, to be completed by instructors from the Rhode Island Chapter of International Association of Arson Investigators (I.A.A.I.), in the amount of $4,000.00.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
BUILDING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
6. A MOTION TO APPROVE the waiving of all Town permit fees for the new library to include building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permit fees. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Ferrandi 4-0)
FIRE DEPARTMENT
7. A MOTION TO APPROVE the waiving of all Town permit fees for the new library to include all fire plan review fees. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Ferrandi 4-0)
8. A MOTION TO APPROVE the renewal of the annual service agreement for five (5) LifePak15 defibrillators and one (1) Lucas chest compression system from Stryker Medical Inc., in the total amount of $11,132.00, payable in semi-annual installments of $5,566.00 and AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to sign the contract after review by the Town Solicitor. APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED (Cicilline Buonanno/Kopech 4-0)
POLICE DEPARTMENT
9. A MOTION TO RECEIVE AND ACCEPT a subgrant award from the State of Rhode Island and the U.S. Department of Justice in the amount of $108,500. RECEIVED AND ACCEPTED (Cicilline Buonanno/Ferrandi 4-0)
10. A MOTION TO APPROVE the Police Department’s request to hire two Probationary Patrol Officers. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Kopech 4-0)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
11. A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to sign an Adopt-A-Spot agreement with the following individuals for the indicated location: Crooked Brook North Trail – Kaprece Ransaw and Alan Vick of Key Properties. AUTHORIZED (Cicilline Buonanno/Kopech 4-0)
12. A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to sign an Adopt-A-Spot agreement with the following individual for the indicated location: Knowlesway Extension – Manny Andrews. AUTHORIZED (Cicilline Buonanno/Kopech 4-0)
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
13. A MOTION TO APPROVE the amendment of two agreements for surf lessons and rentals and surf camps at Narragansett Town Beach with Warm Winds Ltd., from five-year lease agreements to three-year lease agreements. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Ferrandi 4-0)
14. A MOTION TO REJECT the bids received for Summer and Winter Brochures 2023 for the Parks and Recreation Department. REJECTED (Cicilline Buonanno/Kopech 4-0)
15. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of one (1) new Metro Message Board for Parks and Recreation and the Beach Division from ATS Equipment Inc., in the amount of $16,425.00, utilizing the State of Rhode Island Master Price Agreement (MPA). APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Kopech 4-0)
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
16. A MOTION TO APPROVE the Wireless Communication Tower/Antenna Lease Agreement and initial five (5) year lease term with New Cingular Wireless for AT&T communications equipment at the North End Water Tank site. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Kopech 4-0)
17. A MOTION TO REJECT the bid received for the Pump Station Wet Well Cleaning contract. REJECTED (Cicilline Buonanno/Ferrandi 4-0)
18. A MOTION TO APPROVE the Contract Amendment with Tighe & Bond for additional services related to the Scarborough Wastewater Treatment Facilities (WWTF) Groin Restoration Project, in the amount of $159,210.00. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Ferrandi 4-0)
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
19. A MOTION TO READ, PASS AND ADOPT as a second reading “A Resolution Amending the Official List of Parking Restrictions and Regulations in the Town of Narragansett” in accordance with the Narragansett Code of Ordinances. READ, PASSED AND ADOPTED (Cicilline Buonanno/Ferrandi 4-0)
20. A MOTION TO APPROVE the renovations and upgrades to the second floor of the West Tower space to be completed by Abcore Restoration Company, Inc.in the amount of $50,000.00, utilizing the General Construction Services contract. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Kopech 4-0)
21. A MOTION TO APPROVE the job description for the Utility Person position in the Public Works Facilities Division. MOTION TO MAKE ONE MODIFICATION TO REMOVE THE WORDS ‘OPEN AND/OR’ FROM SECTION 1 UNDER ‘DUTIES AND RESPONSILITES’ (Kopech/Cicilline Buonanno 4-0) MAIN MOTION APPROVED AS AMENDED (Cicilline Buonanno/Ferrandi 4-0)
22. A MOTION TO APPROVE the filling of one (1) Utility Person position in the Public Works Facilities Division. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Ferrandi 4-0)
TOWN CLERK
23. A MOTION TO APPROVE the Town Council meeting schedule for the calendar year 2023. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Kopech 4-0).
24. A MOTION TO APPROVE the meeting schedule for the budget process for fiscal year 2024, which begins on July 1, 2023. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Ferrandi 4-0).
25. A MOTION TO APPOINT two individuals to the Harbor Management Commission. AMEND MOTION TO APPOINT HARVEY CATALDO TO THE ALT. MEMBER 1 SEAT AND STEVEN E. MARASCO TO THE ALT. MEMBER 2 SEAT (Lawler/Cicilline Buonanno 4-0)
26. A MOTION TO APPOINT/REAPPOINT one individual to the Tax Assessment Board of Review. MOTION TO CONTINUE UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING (Ferrandi/Cicilline Buonanno 4-0)
TOWN COUNCIL
27. A MOTION TO DISCUSS the process to advertise and hire the Municipal Judge, Town Solicitor and Assistant Solicitor. DISCUSSED (Cicilline Buonanno/Kopech)
ADJOURNMENT:
ADJOURNED AT 9:27 PM (Cicilline Buonanno/Kopech 4-0)
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.