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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
JULY 18, 2022
7:30 PM
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Posted: July 19, 2022
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CALL TO ORDER: 7:32PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
DISCLOSURE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION VOTES (if any):
June 28, 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)(2) for the purpose of Potential Litigation.
Roll Call Vote:
| Jesse Pugh, Council President | Aye |
| Ewa M. Dzwierzynski, Member | Aye |
| Deborah A. Kopech, Member | Aye |
| Patrick W. Murray, Member | Aye |
| Susan Cicilline Buonanno, President Pro Tem | Absent |
Motion by Councilor Dzwierzynski, seconded by Councilor Murray to exit executive session and reconvene in open session. So voted with 4 in favor; Councilor Cicilline Buonanno absent.
Motion by Councilor Dzwierzynski, seconded by Councilor Kopech to seal the June 28, 2022 executive session minutes. So voted with 4 in favor; Councilor Cicilline Buonanno absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
· June 6, 2022 Regular Meeting APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
· June 13, 2022 Work Session APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
· June 20, 2022 Regular Session APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
· June 20, 2022 Executive Session APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
Re-vote on Minutes:
· May 9, 2022 School Budget Work Session (Councilor Murray absent)
· APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 4-0; Murray abstained)
· May 27, 2022 Special Meeting (Councilors Cicilline Buonanno andDzwierynski absent)
· APPROVED (Kopech/Murray 3-0; Cicilline Buonanno and Dzwierzynski abstained)
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS:
· Town Manager’s Report
PUBLIC HEARING/DECISION – 8:00 PM:
· A MOTION TO OPEN AND HOLD a Public Hearing on an application for the transfer of a Class B-Victualler Alcohol Beverage License from NRI Ventures LLC, dba RI Social to Ralph Jagschitz, dba The Tavern at Assessor’s Plat P, Lot 289-5, 140 Point Judith Road, Suite A-5, Narragansett, RI.
OPENED AT 8:05 PM (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
CLOSED AT 8:10 PM (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
Ø A MOTION TO APPROVE the transfer of a Class B-Victualler Alcohol Beverage License NRI Ventures LLC, dba RI Social to Ralph Jagschitz, dba The Tavern at Assessor’s Plat P, Lot 289-5, 140 Point Judith Road, Suite A-5, Narragansett, RI subject to state and local regulations. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
· A MOTION TO SCHEDULE 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. SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 15, 2022 AT 8:00 PM (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
· A MOTION TO SCHEDULE 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. SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 15, 2022 AT 8:00 PM (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
OPEN FORUM/PUBLIC COMMENT:
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CONSENT AGENDA:
APPROVED MINUS ITEMS 9 & 11 (13 ITEMS) (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
1. A MOTION TO APPROVE the waiver of interest for taxpayers in accordance with Ordinance 2010-936.
2. A MOTION TO APPROVE the software maintenance/service contract for the Judicial Case Management System (JCMS) used by Municipal Court from Curia Systems, Inc., in the amount of $6,000.00 and at the unit cost per ticket after 1,000 tickets for FY2023.
3. A MOTION TO APPROVE the renewal of the annual VOIP phone system hardware support and maintenance agreement with Carousel Industries, Inc., in the amount of $8,721.92 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/2023.
4. A MOTION TO APPROVE the contract addendum to add an additional five (5) years to the current, self-renewing maintenance contract for the Town Hall elevator and an adjustment to the service dates for the Town Hall Handicap Lift with Otis Elevator Company and AUTHORIZES the Town Manager to sign both Contract Addendums after review by the Town Solicitor.
5. A MOTION TO APPROVE the contract extension for Fiber Optic System Maintenance and Improvement Services with Sertex, LLC for a one-year period at their hourly rates for regular and emergency services and their percentage mark-ups for parts, materials, and equipment, under the same terms and conditions as the original contract.
6. A MOTION TO APPROVE the repairs to field lighting at Sprague Park (baseball field) to be completed by E.W. Audet & Sons, Inc., utilizing the General Electrical Services contract, in the amount of $6,895.00.
7. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of extended warranties on hardware from Dell, Inc., in the amount of $3,000.01.
8. A MOTION TO AWARD the bid for the Scheduling Software System for the Fire Department to Vector Solutions Inc., in the amount of $4,751.00 and AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to sign the contract after review by the Town Solicitor..
10. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of three (3) single user AutoCAD license subscriptions from Zones, LLC, in the amount of $8,773.83.
12. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase and installation of one (1) new HVAC condensing unit for Canonchet/North Beach Clubhouse from JMB Mechanical Inc., in the amount of $7,646.40.
13. A MOTION TO APPROVE a Class F-1 Alcoholic Beverage License for the Narragansett Lions Club for the Annual Blessing of the Fleet Seafood Festival event to be held on July 28, 29 and 30, 2022 at Veterans Memorial Park, subject to state and local regulations.
14. A MOTION TO APPROVE a petition from National Grid and Verizon New England to relocate existing Pole 1 at 200 Waterway to street, fifty feet (50’) from Pole 3 to service existing customer due to rotted pole.
15. A MOTION TO APPROVE the request from the South County Museum to sponsor a concert featuring the band “Hey Nineteen”. This event is scheduled for Saturday, August 20th, 2022 subject to state and local regulations.
9. A MOTION TO APPROVE the Fiber Optic Network Repair to be completed by Sertex, LLC, in the amount of $9,038.11. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
11. A MOTION TO APPROVE a contract amendment for additional professional environmental remediation services in 2022 at the DPW Facility with Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $6,675.00. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
16. A MOTION TO APPROVE the placement of the referendum question “Shall the Town of Narragansett be granted approval to sell miscellaneous surplus property?” on the ballot for the November 8, 2022 general election and authorize the Board of Canvassers to submit the question to the Secretary of State. Motion to amend the referendum question to “SHALL THE TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT BE GRANTED APPROVAL TO SELL MISCELLANEOUS SURPLUS TANGIBLE PROPERTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE ATTACHED LIST BUT EXCLUDING ALL TOWN OWNED BUILDINGS, REAL PROPERTY AND REAL ESTATE?” AMENDED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0) MAIN MOTION APROVED AS AMENDED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
TOWN MANAGER
17. A MOTION TO ADOPT a Resolution approving placement of a referendum bond question authorizing the Town of Narragansett to finance the improvement, replacement, construction, renovation, repair, reconstruction and/or restoration of roadways, sidewalks, storm drains, public buildings and other public infrastructure on the ballot for the November 8, 2022 General Election. ADOPTED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 4-1; Murray opposed)
BUILDING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
18. A MOTION TO READ, PASS AND ACCEPT as a first reading an ordinance in amendment of Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Narragansett entitled “Businesses”, specifically Sec. 518 “Registration” and Sec. 521 “Fee”. READ, PASSED AND ACCEPTED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
POLICE DEPARTMENT
19. A MOTION TO APPROVE the Police Department’s request to hire one Probationary Patrol Officer. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
20. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of four (4) new 2022 Ford Police Utility AWD vehicles from McGovern Municipal HQ, in the amount of $142,098.85 utilizing the Greater Boston Police Council contract. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
21. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of three (3) SUV radios for the Police Department from Motorola Solutions, in the amount of $16,782.18. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0).
22. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase and installation of equipment for three (3) new Police vehicles from Global Public Safety in the amount of $49,055.88. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0).
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
23. A MOTION TO APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Narragansett Parks and Recreation Department to partner with the Narrow River Preservation Association and the Narrow River Land Trust in offering four (4) additional educational programs at the Middlebridge property, subject to approval of state and local regulations. APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
24. A MOTION TO APPROVE the rehabilitation/renovation to the older children’s playstructure at Sprague Park to be completed by O’Brien and Sons, Inc., in the amount of $19,864.85. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
25. A MOTION TO APPROVE the professional services contract for Architectural/Engineering Services for the design of a Roof Structure Addition at Canonchet/North Beach Club House with Frank Karpowicz Architects, Inc., in the amount of $14,250.00 and at their quoted hourly rates. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 4-1; Murray opposed)
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
26. A MOTION TO ADOPT a Resolution amending the Official List of Designated Stop Intersections and the Official Stop Sign Map in accordance with Narragansett Code of Ordinances. ADOPTED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
27. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of one (1) new 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Regular Cab 4X4 Pickup Truck including Snow Plow and Lift Gate from Colonial Municipal Group, utilizing the Greater Boston Police Council contract, in the amount of $59,797.10. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
28. A MOTION TO APPROVE the contract with Precision Concrete Cutting, Inc. for sidewalk trip hazard removal on designated roads, in the amount of $10,329.00. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
29. A MOTION TO APPROVE the annual software maintenance agreement with Vision Government Solutions, in the amount of $19,566.00. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
30. A MOTION TO APPROVE the annual agreement for Barracuda unlimited cloud backup storage and support for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 purchased through Zones LLC in the amount of $11,193.48. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
31. A MOTION TO APPROVE the annual renewal of the Asset Essentials Enterprise from Brightly (formerly Dude Solutions, Inc.) in the amount of $16,287.67. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
32. A MOTION TO APPROVE the Cloud E-Mail Renewal and Office Upgrade with Zones, LLC in the total amount of $80,886.00. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 4-0; Murray absent)
33. A MOTION TO APPROVE the renewal of the ViewPoint/OpenGov Application Services with OpenGov, Inc. in the amount of $19,228.00. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 4-0; Murray absent)
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
34. A MOTION TO REFER the request from Blish & Cavanaugh in regard to Plat R Lot 146-A (154 Saltaire Avenue) for waiver of the Sewer Policy to the Sewer Policy Committee for review. REFFERRED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 4-0; Murray absent)
35. A MOTION TO ACCEPT and AUTHORIZE the Town Clerk to record the sanitary sewer right of access easement from the Wesquage Community District. ACCEPTED AND AUTHORIZED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
36. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of one (1) new 2023 Chevrolet Equinox AWD in the amount of $26,421.51 and one (1) new 2023 Chevrolet 2500 HD, Regular Cab work truck in the amount of $44,477.10 from Colonial Municipal Group, utilizing the Greater Boston Police Council contract (total of $70,898.61). APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
37. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of one (1) new 2023 Chevrolet 2500 HD, Regular Cab work truck in the amount of $38,649.51 from Colonial Municipal Group, utilizing the Greater Boston Police Council contract and one (1) Knapheide Service Body Model 696 buildout and accessories from Dejana Truck & Utility Equipment, utilizing the State of RI MPA, in the amount of $36,407.00 (total cost of $75,056.51). APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
38. A MOTION TO ADOPT a resolution to appropriate $2,500,000 and issue $625,000 Dollars in interest bearing notes, and ACCEPT a grant in the amount of $625,000 for the restoration of the stone groin / jetty at the Scarborough Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF), and AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to sign agreements for same after review by the Town Solicitor. ADOPTED, ACCEPTED AND AUTHORIZED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
TOWN COUNCIL
39. A MOTION TO INTRODUCE, READ, PASS AND ACCEPT as a first reading an amendment to Section 46-9 of the Ordinances of the Narragansett Town Ordinances to prohibit cannabis smoking and cannabis use on all Town of Narragansett owned property and at other designated places. READ, PASSED AND ACCEPTED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
40. A MOTION TO APPROVE an increase in compensation for poll workers in the Town of Narragansett. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
TOWN CLERK
41. A MOTION TO APPROVE a Mobile Food Establishment License application for Sleaze Burger LLC, dba Sleaze Burger, subject to state and local regulations. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
42. A MOTION TO APPROVE a Mobile Food Establishment License application for Frank Farrell, dba Frank’s Franks, subject to state and local regulations. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
43. A MOTION TO APPROVE a Mobile Food Establishment License application for Nadine Lopes, dba Vegan Suga, subject to state and local regulations. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
44. A MOTION TO APPOINT one individual to the Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee. AMEND MOTION TO APPOINT CLIFFORD E. TYLER TO MEMBER SEAT 4 OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COLLABORATIVE. APPOINTED (Kopech/Pugh 5-0)
45. A MOTION TO SCHEDULE a Work Session to conduct interviews for the Zoning and Platting Board of Review. SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 1, 2022 AT 6:30 PM (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
46. A MOTION TO APPROVE a Victualing License application for Tsunama Asian Sushi and Bar LLC, 21 Pier Market Place, Narragansett, RI, subject to local and state regulations. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
ADJOURNMENT:
ADJOURNED 10:24 PM (Cicilline Buonanno/Murray 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.