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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
JANUARY 3, 2022
7:30 PM
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Posted: January 4, 2022
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CALL TO ORDER: 7:33 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
DISCLOSURE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION VOTES (if any):
December 6, 2021
Litigation: In accordance with RIGL §42-46-5(a)(2):
· Riley v. Town of Narragansett Pension Board, SU-2020-0272A
Town Council voted 5-0 to retain Aaron Weisman, Esq., Pannone, Lopes, Devereaux, & O'Gara, LLP as special counsel for the Supreme Court Appeal.
January 3, 2022
Motion by Councilor Dzwierzynski, seconded by Councilor Kopech to retire to Executive Session of the Town Council in accordance with RI General Laws §42-46-4 and §42-46-5(a) for the following purpose:
Acquisition, Lease or Disposition of Real Property - discussion or consideration related to the acquisition or lease of real property for public purposes, in accordance with RIGL 42-46-5(a)(5).
Personnel – discussion regarding the Town Manager position, in accordance with RIGL 42-46-5(a)(1).
Roll Call Vote: Jesse Pugh, Council President Aye
Ewa M. Dzwierzynski, Member Aye
Deborah A. Kopech, Member Aye
Absent: Susan Cicilline Buonanno, President Pro Tem
Patrick W. Murray, Member
Motion by Councilor Dzwierzynski, seconded by Councilor Kopech to continue the personnel matter regarding the Town Manager position. So unanimously voted with 3 in favor; Councilors Cicilline Buonanno and Murray absent.
Motion by Councilor Dzwierzynski, seconded by Councilor Kopech to exit executive session and reconvene in open session. So unanimously voted with 3 in favor; Councilors Cicilline Buonanno and Murray absent.
Motion by Councilor Dzwierzynski, seconded by Councilor Kopech to seal the January 3, 2022 executive session minutes. So unanimously voted with 3 in favor; Councilors Cicilline Buonanno and Murray absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
· November 15, 2021 Regular Meeting
APPROVED (Dzwierzynski/Kopech 4-0; Cicilline Buonanno absent)
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS:
· 2021 Year in Review
PUBLIC HEARING/DECISION – 8:00 PM:
· A MOTION TO SCHEDULE a public hearing on the application of Thai Best, LLC, dba Thai Best for a new Class B-Victualler Alcoholic Beverage License at Assessor’s Plat C, Lot 181-1A, 21 Pier Marketplace, Narragansett, RI. SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 7, 2022 (Dzwierzynski/Kopech 4-0; Cicilline Buonanno absent)
OPEN FORUM/PUBLIC COMMENT:
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CONSENT AGENDA:
APPROVED AS PRESENTED (6 ITEMS) (Dzwierzynski/Kopech 4-0; Cicilline Buonanno absent)
1. A MOTION TO APPROVE the real estate addendums in the amount of $ 2,188.15 and the motor vehicle addendum of $366.10.
2. A MOTION TO APPROVE the annual PowerDMS Document Management Subscription Fee for the Police Department from Innovative Data Solutions, Inc. d/b/a PowerDMS, Inc., in the amount of $5,451.42.
3. A MOTION TO APPROVE the contract extension for two additional printing runs for the Summer and Winter Brochures for the Parks & Recreation Department in the amount of $5,221.00 and an optional amount of $273.00 (summer) and/or $273.00 (winter) per run for an additional four pages, if needed with Courier Printing Corporation, under the same terms and conditions as the original contract.
4. 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 $6,290.00.
5. A MOTION TO APPROVE the renewal of nine (9) annual maintenance licenses for existing GIS software and three (3) annual maintenance licenses for existing ArcPad GIS software from Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI), in the amount of $5,350.00.
6. A MOTION TO APPROVE, RATIFY, AND CONFIRM the emergency repairs completed at the Industrial Park pump station by Hart Engineering Corp. in the amount of $2,830.00, and the emergency pump out services provided by Mumford Services in the in the amount of $2,543.75.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
POLICE DEPARTMENT
7. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of five (5) portable radios for the Police Department from Motorola Solutions, in the amount of $16,994.90. APPROVED (Dzwierzynski/Kopech 4-0; Cicilline Buonanno absent)
BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT
8. A MOTION TO APPROVE the changes to the job title, description and salary for the part-time position which was previously titled Community Housing/Zoning Officer. APPROVED (Dzwierzynski/Kopech 4-0; Cicilline Buonanno absent)
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
9. A MOTION TO SCHEDULE a work session with Department Heads and GZA/IParametrics to review and discuss the results of the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) community survey and potential department projects. SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 15 @ 6:00 PM (Dzwierzynski/Kopech 4-0; Cicilline Buonanno absent)
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
10. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of iLand Secure Cloud Backup for Office 365 with SHI International Corp. (SHI), in the amount of $15,681.60 for a three (3)-year period. APPROVED (Dzwierzynski/Kopech 4-0; Cicilline Buonanno absent)
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
11. A MOTION TO APPROVE the 2022 Narragansett Beach fees as per attached and remove the parking restriction previously imposed in the North and Cabana parking lots and ADOPT the Resolution establishing the Narragansett Beach Facilities Fee Schedule for the 2022 season. APPROVED AND ADOPTED (Dzwierzynski/Kopech 4-0; Cicilline Buonanno absent)
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
12. A MOTION TO AWARD the bid for Backflow Prevention Device Testing – Municipal Buildings to the sole bidder, Gem Plumbing & Heating Services, LLC, in the total amount of $10,800.00. AWARDED (Dzwierzynski/Kopech 4-0; Cicilline Buonanno absent)
TOWN MANAGER
13. A MOTION TO ADOPT the Resolution pertaining to the suspension of enforcement of Article II, Chapter 58, Section 34 of the Code of Ordinances as it relates to licensed school transportation drivers and monitors. ADOPTED (Dzwierzynski/Kopech 4-0; Cicilline Buonanno absent)
TOWN CLERK
14. A MOTION TO REAPPOINT Tree Wardens for the Town of Narragansett, pursuant to RIGL 2-14-2. REAPPOINTED STEPHEN DAIGNAULT, JR. AND JOSEPH HARVEY (Dzwierzynski/Kopech 4-0; Cicilline Buonanno absent)
15. A MOTION TO APPOINT one individual to the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Awareness Committee. AMEND MOTION TO APPOINT MITCHELL ASANTE. APPOINTED (Pugh/Dzwierzynski 4-0; Cicilline Buonanno absent)
16. A MOTION TO APPOINT/REAPPOINT up to four members and one alternate member to the Historic District Commission.
MOTION TO REAPPOINT KAREN CATUOGNO TO THE MEMBER 5 SEAT. REAPPOINTED (Pugh/Kopech 4-0; Cicilline Buonanno absent)
MOTION TO APPOINT RICHARD CAMPBELL TO MEMBER 6 SEAT. APPOINTED (Pugh/Kopech 4-0; Cicilline Buonanno absent)
MOTION TO APPOINT DANIELLE C. FIANS TO THE MEMBER 4 SEAT. APPOINTED (Murray/Kopech 4-0; Cicilline Buonanno absent)
17. A MOTION TO APPOINT/REAPPOINT one individual to the Land Conservancy Trust. AMEND MOTION TO REAPPOINT PATRICIA SYLVIA. REAPPOINTED (Kopech/Dzwierzynski 4-0; Cicilline Buonanno absent)
18. A MOTION TO APPOINT/REAPPOINT two individuals to the Finance Committee. AMEND MOTION TO REAPPOINT MARK ABRAHAMS AND RICHARD VANGERMEERSCH. REAPPOINTED (Kopech/Dzwierzynski 4-0; Cicilline Buonanno absent)
19. A MOTION TO APPOINT/REAPPOINT two individuals to the Personnel Appeal Board. AMEND MOTION TO REAPPOINT JOSEPH NOTARANTONIO AND APPOINT THOMAS M. HINES. REAPPOINTED AND APPOINTED (Pugh/Dzwierzynski 4-0; Cicilline Buonanno absent)
ADJOURNMENT:
ADJOURNED AT 8:34 PM (Dzweirzynski/Kopech 4-0; Cicilline Buonanno absent)
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