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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
MAY 2, 2022
7:30 PM
Attendance at this meeting will follow Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. Masks are only required if you are not vaccinated. RIDOH and CDC guidelines will be followed if they change after the posting of this meeting notice. The Town has masks available for attendees.
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Posted: May 3, 2022
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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
DISCLOSURE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION VOTES (if any):
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
· April 4, 2022 Regular Meeting
· APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
· April 4, 2022 Executive Session
· APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
· April 6, 2022 Budget Work Session
· APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 4-0; Kopech abstained)
· April 7, 2022 Budget Work Session
· APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 4-0; Kopech abstained)
· April 11, 2022 Budget Work Session
· APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 3-0; Kopech and Pugh abstained)
· April 18, 2022 Regular Meeting
· APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS:
· Introduction of URI President Marc Parlange
· Historical Cemetery Preservation – Michael Millen, Sr., Chair, Narragansett Historical Cemetery Commission
· Town Manager’s Report
PUBLIC HEARING/DECISION – 8:00 PM:
· A MOTION TO SCHEDULE a Public Hearing a public hearing on an application from Margaret L. Hogan, Esq. on behalf of Lucien and Claudia Ramondetta to amend the effective date of Chapter 1087 Zoning Amendment (bulk zoning), amending Chapter 731 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Narragansett, Rhode Island, entitled “Zoning.” SCHEDULED FOR JULY 18, 2022 @ 8:00 PM (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
o A MOTION TO REFER to the Planning Board for recommendation. REFERRED (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 Limited Alcoholic Beverage License from Roy, Mary and Amanda Leigh Jennings d/b/a Hook, Line and Pizza to Hook, Line and Pizza, LLC d/b/a Hook, Line and Pizza, Assessor’s Plat K, Lot 198, 1 Angell Road, Narragansett, RI. OPENED AT 8:07 PM (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
o A MOTION TO CLOSE the public hearing. CLOSED AT 8:11 PM (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
o A MOTION TO APPROVE the transfer of a Class B-Victualing Limited Alcoholic Beverage License from Roy, Mary and Amanda Leigh Jennings d/b/a Hook, Line and Pizza to Hook, Line and Pizza, LLC d/b/a Hook, Line and Pizza, Assessor’s Plat K, Lot 198, 1 Angell Road, Narragansett, RI, subject to state and local regulations. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
· A MOTION TO OPEN AND CONTINUE a Public Hearing on the proposed budget for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year. OPENED AT 8:12 PM (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
o A MOTION TO CLOSE the public hearing. CLOSED AT 9:05 PM (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
OPEN FORUM/PUBLIC COMMENT:
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CONSENT AGENDA:
APPROVED AS PRESENTED (9 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 GRANT permission to Guerrino Boni to transport a modular home through Narragansett to 22 Inkberry Brail, Plat N-G, Lot 42, on or around May 16, 2022, subject to local and state regulations.
3. A MOTION TO APPROVE the 2022 renewal applications for three Miscellaneous Licenses, all subject to state and local regulations.
4. A MOTION TO APPROVE the one-year contract extension for Sodium Hypochlorite for the Water Division with Univar USA Inc. at the cost of $49.71 per 15-gallon drum, under the same terms and conditions as the original contract.
5. A MOTION TO APPROVE the annual renewal of the PDQ Deploy and Inventory Software with PDQ.com in the amount of $3,150.00.
6. A MOTION TO AWARD the bid for Frames and Grates; Manhole Rims and Covers to the lowest bidder, Neenah Foundry Co., at their quoted bid prices for a one-year period, ending May 1, 2023.
7. A MOTION TO APPROVE the renewal of the sewer pipeline inspection three (3)-user annual software license for the Wastewater Division from WinCan LLC in the amount of $3,268.00.
8. A MOTION TO APPROVE to accept the co-sponsorship contract with Lila Delman Compass Realty, Pilgrim Title Insurance Company and Harbor One Bank for 2022 Movies on the Beach in the amount of $5,000.00.
9. A MOTION TO APPROVE, RATIFY AND CONFIRM the emergency purchase of Cisco DUO with associated hardware from Zones, LLC, in the amount of $24,750.00.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
10. A MOTION TO APPROVE the renewal of Anti-Virus Software with Zones LLC, in the amount of $14,083.20. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
POLICE DEPARTMENT
11. A MOTION TO APPROVE to hire one Probationary Patrol Officer at the Narragansett Police Department. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
12. A MOTION TO PASS a Resolution approving the Mutual Aid Agreement between the Town of Narragansett and the University of Rhode Island and authorize the Chief of Police to sign said agreement. PASSED AND AUTHORIZED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
13. A MOTION TO APPROVE the Contractor Agreement with the RI Department of Human Services and AUTHORIZE the Town Engineer to sign the agreement in order to participate in the 2022-23 Rhode Island Low-Income Housing Water Assistance Program. APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED (Kopech/Cicilline Buonanno 5-0)
14. A MOTION TO AWARD the bid for Scarborough Wastewater Treatment Facility Drainage Improvements to the lowest bidder, Universal Construction Co., in the amount of $233,856.92 (Alternative 1). AWARDED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
15. A MOTION TO APPROVE the request from the Narragansett Chamber of Commerce to sponsor the 6th Annual RI Calamari Festival (the festival was not held in 2021) scheduled for Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm with set up on Friday, September 9th, 2022 at Veteran’s Memorial Park and Gazebo Park subject to state and local regulations. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
16. A MOTION TO APPROVE the request from the Parks and Recreation Department and the Narragansett Chamber of Commerce for the second annual Holiday Street Faire to be held on December 3, 2022 (rain date December 4th, 2022) from 10 AM to 6 PM at 170 Clarke Rd. Narragansett, RI subject to state and local regulations. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
17. A MOTION TO APPROVE the expenditure of $15,500.00 to the Dunes Club which represents 50% of the total fee of the 2022 fireworks display, to be produced by Pyrotecnico Fireworks, Inc. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
18. A MOTION TO APPROVE the contract with the University of Rhode Island (Graduate School of Oceanography) for shoreline mapping and analysis services for Narragansett Town Beach, in the amount of $22,347.00. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
19. A MOTION TO APPROVE the request from Gray Matter Marketing to conduct the ninth annual Ocean Road 10K road race to be held on Sunday, October 2, 2022 from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM subject to state and local regulations. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
TOWN SOLICITOR
20. A MOTION TO INTRODUCE, READ, PASS, AND ACCEPT as a first reading an ordinance in amendment of Chapter 26, Article II, Division 7 entitled “Fee Tables” of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Narragansett, Rhode Island. INTRODUCED, READ, PASSED, AND ACCEPTED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
TOWN COUNCIL
21. A MOTION TO PASS a Resolution requesting the General Assembly to authorize a Bond Referendum at the 2022 General Election to authorize 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 in the Town and to issue not more than $20,000,000.00 bonds and notes. PASSED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 4-1; Murray opposed )
22. A MOTION TO SCHEDULE a public work session for the Planning Board and Town Council to discuss the Pier Parking Study (Assessment & Options). SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 13, 2022 @ 6:00 PM (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
TOWN CLERK
23. A MOTION TO APPROVE a Victualling License and Holiday License application for GottaQ Brands LLC, d/b/a GottaQ By The Sea, 1155 Point Judith Road, Narragansett, RI, subject to local and state regulations. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
24. A MOTION TO APPROVE a Victualling License application for Carolena’s LLC, d/b/a Carolena’s Bakery and Kitchen, 1014 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett, RI, subject to local and state regulations. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
25. A MOTION TO APPROVE a Miscellaneous License application for a Sunday Parking License for LAZ Parking, LLC, 3 Copley Place, Suite 3202, Boston MA, d/b/a LAZ Parking, 307 Great Island Road, Plat I-G, Lot 118-S, subject to local and state regulations. MOTION TO TABLE. TABLED (Cicilline Buonanno/Murray 5-0)
26. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of a web-based Agenda Setting and Boards and Commissions application for a three (3)-year period in the amount of $11,500.00 (Year 1), $12,305.00 (Year 2) and $13,166.35 (Year 3) from Granicus, LLC and authorizes the Town Manager to sign the contract after review by the Town Solicitor. APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
27. A MOTION TO REAPPOINT four individuals to the Conservation Commission/Tree Board. AMEND MOTION TO REAPPOINT POLLY PEDERSEN, RICHARD NASSA, BRIAN D. GRIEVE, JOHN DIPANNI FOR 3-YEAR TERMS. REAPPOINTED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
28. A MOTION TO APPOINT one individual to the Pension Board. AMEND MOTION TO APPOINT JOHN DELL’ERARIO. APPOINTED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0
29. A MOTION TO REAPPOINT one Conservation Commission/Tree Board Representative to the Land Conservancy Trust. PULLED BY TOWN CLERK TARRO
ADJOURNMENT:
ADJOURNED 10:44 PM (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
This meeting is being called in accordance with State Executive Orders in effect at the time of agenda posting.
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.