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 Narragansett Town Hall 25 Fifth Avenue Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 789-1044 www.narragansettri.gov NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL Members Susan P. Cicilline Buonanno Ewa M. Dzwierzynski Deborah A. Kopech Jill A. Lawler Steven J. Ferrandi Town Manager James R. Tierney Town Clerk Janet Tarro Town Solicitor James M. Callaghan, Esq. |
NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
DRAFT VOTES
NOVEMBER 21, 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: November 23, 2022
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CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIONS:
SWEARING IN OF TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS
ELECTION OF TOWN COUNCIL PRESIDENT EWA M. DZWIERZYNSKI (Lawler/Ferrandi 3-1; Kopech opposed, Cicilline Buonanno abstained)
ELECTION OF TOWN COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM JILL A. LAWLER (Dzwierzynski/Ferrandi 3-2; Cicilline Buonanno and Kopech opposed)
A MOTION to APPOINT the following town officials:
Judge of Municipal Court – Motion to appoint John E. DeCubellis, Jr. FAILED (Cicilline Buonanno/Kopech 2-3; Ferrandi, Kopech and Dzwierzynski opposed)
Amend motion to appoint John E. DeCubellis, Jr. until advertised and filled. APPOINTED (Cicilline Buonanno/Kopech 3-2; Cicilline Buonanno and Kopech opposed)
Judge of Probate Court APPOINTED ANTHONY R. MIGNANELLI (Cicilline Buonanno/Kopech 3-0; Ferrandi and Lawler abstained)
Magistrate/Clerk Municipal Court APPOINTED JANET TARRO (Cicilline Buonanno/Ferrandi 5-0)
Town Solicitor/Assistant Solicitor Amend motion to appoint James M. Callaghan and Steven H. Marsella and advertise Town Solicitor and Assistant Town Solicitor to be advertised in relevant regional online publications with current Solicitors being encouraged to apply. APPOINTED (Ferrandi/Lawler 3-2; Cicilline Buonanno and Kopech opposed)
Motion to allow public comment on the Town Solicitor appointment. ALLOWED (Cicilline Buonanno/Kopech 3-2; Ferrandi and Lawler opposed)
Town Sergeant APPOINTED THOMAS J. HERCHEN (Cicilline Buonanno/Ferrandi 5-0)
A MOTION TO APPOINT Town Council members to serve on the following Committees as in accordance with town ordinances and town charter:
Affordable Housing Trust Collaborative (1)
Coastal Access Improvement Committee (1)
Finance Committee (1)
Galilee Advisory Committee (1)
Galilee Lease Advisory Committee (1)
Knights of the Rockingham Arch (1)
Land Conservancy Trust (2)
Narragansett-South Kingstown Senior Advisory Committee (1)
Personnel Appeal Board (1)
Recreation Advisory Board (1)
School Committee Liaisons (2)
School Capital Reserves Committee (2)
Sewer Policy Committee (2)
Towers Committee (2)
Amend motion to continue. CONTINUED (Kopech/Lawler 5-0)
DISCLOSURE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION VOTES (if any):
Motion to seal the November 7, 2022 executive session minutes. (Kopech/Cicilline Buonanno 3-0; Ferrandi and Lawler abstained)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
· November 7, 2022 Regular Meeting APPROVED (Kopech/Cicilline Buonanno 3-0; Ferrandi and Lawler abstained)
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS:
· Town Manager’s Update
PUBLIC HEARING/DECISION – 8:00 PM:
· A MOTION TO ACCEPT the request to delay a public hearing on a petition from Bryan Couture and Melissa Durkin-Couture for the abandonment of a portion of Kathy Street. ACCEPTED (Lawler/Ferrandi 5-0)
· A MOTION TO ACCEPT the request from the applicant to withdraw without prejudice the request from Narragansett Casino LLC dba Narragansett Casino to amend the last approved site use/plan at Assessor’s Plat C, Lot 181-1AS, 11 Pier Marketplace. ACCEPTED (Cicilline Buonanno/Ferrandi 5-0)
· A MOTION TO ACCEPT the request from the applicant to withdraw without prejudice the application of Narragansett Casino, LLC, dba Narragansett Casino for a new Class B-Victualler Limited Alcoholic Beverage License at Assessor’s Plat C, Lot 181-1AS, 11 Pier Marketplace, Narragansett, RI. ACCEPTED (Cicilline Buonanno/Ferrandi 5-0)
· 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. OPENED AT 8:05 PM (Lawler/Ferrandi 5-0)
Ø A MOTION TO CLOSE the public hearing. CLOSED AT 8:06 PM (Lawler/Ferrandi 5-0)
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 (Lawler/Ferrandi 5-0)
MOTION TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS A ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES (4), SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH ALL STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS:
· Bonnet Spirits Inc., dba Bonnet Liquors, 965 Boston Neck Road
· O'Neil's Package Store Inc., dba O’Neil’s Package Store, 366 South Pier Road
· Pier Liquors Inc., dba Pier Liquors, 29 Pier Market Place
· Schwabby’s Wine and Spirits Inc., dba Schwabby’s Wine and Spirits, 855 Point Judith Road
RENEWED (Lawler/Ferrandi 5-0)
MOTION TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS B-VICTUALING LIMITED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES (5), SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH ALL STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS:
· Aunt Carrie’s Inc., dba Aunt Carrie’s, 1240 Ocean Road
· Hook, Line and Pizza, LLC, dba Hook, Line & Pizza, 1 Angell Road
· JB Coffee Company LLC, dba Cool Beans Café, 18 Kingstown Road
· Juleo's LLC, dba Leo’s Pizza, 909 Boston Neck Road
· Monahan’s Restaurant Inc., dba Monahan’s Clam Shack, 190 Ocean Road
RENEWED (Lawler/Ferrandi 5-0)
MOTION TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS B-TAVERN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES (2), SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH ALL STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS:
· INP Beverage Services LLC, dba Shore House and Seacraft, 113 Ocean Road
· The Break, LLC, dba The Break Hotel and Chair 5, 1208 Ocean Road
RENEWED (Lawler/Ferrandi 5-0)
MOTION TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS B-VICTUALING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES (20), SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH ALL STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS:
· Diamond Arturo Corp., dba Arturo Joe’s, 140 Point Judith Road
· The Bike Stop Café Inc., dba The Bike Stop Café, 148 Boon Street
· Hammerhead Grill Inc., dba Bon Vue Inn, 1230 Ocean Road
· One Eye Jack’s LLC, dba Buster Krab’s Beach Bar and Burger Shack, 265 Great Island Road
· Catarina’s Italian Restaurant Inc., dba The Coastal Cabin Restaurant, 945 Boston Neck Road
· Champlin’s Seafood Deck Inc., dba Champlin’s Seafood Deck, 256 Great Island Road
· Southwinds Corporation, dba Coast Guard House, 40 Ocean Road
· George’s Galilee Restaurant Inc., dba George’s of Galilee, 250 Sand Hill Cove Road
· Mariner Grille Inc., dba Mariner Grille, 140 Point Judith Road
· New Dragon Inc., dba New Dragon, 80 Point Judith Road
· Sagg’s Enterprises LLC, dba P. J.’s Pub, 135 Boon Street
· GFL Inc., dba Pancho O’Malley’s, 140 Point Judith Road
· Pelly’s Properties LLC, dba Pelly’s Place, 909 Boston Neck Road
· Portside Restaurant Inc., dba Portside Restaurant, 321 Great Island Road
· Spain of Narragansett Inc., dba Spain Restaurant, 1144 Ocean Road
· TRG II Inc., dba T’s Narragansett, 91 Point Judith Road
· Ralph Jagschitz, dba The Tavern, 140 Point Judith Road
· Trio LLC, dba Trio, 15 Kingstown Road
· Tsunama Asian and Sushi Bar LLC, dba Tsunama Asian and Sushi Bar, 21 Pier Market Place
· Twin Willows Inc., dba Twin Willows, 865 Boston Neck Road
RENEWED (Lawler/Ferrandi 5-0)
MOTION TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS D CLUB ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES (6), SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH ALL STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS:
· Bonnet Shores Beach Club Association, dba Bonnet Shores Beach Club, 175 Bonnet Point Road
· GBC Association, dba Galilee Beach Club, 220 Sand Hill Cove Road
· Mettatuxet Improvement Association, dba Mettatuxet Yacht Club, 30 South River Drive
· Pettaquamscutt Lake Shores Improvement Association, dba Pettaquamscutt Lake Shores Improvement Association, 50 Woodsia Road
· Point Judith Country Club, dba Point Judith Country Club, 150 Windemere Road
· Dunes Corporation, dba The Dunes Club, 137 Boston Neck Road
RENEWED (Lawler/Ferrandi 5-0)
OPEN FORUM/PUBLIC COMMENT:
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CONSENT AGENDA:
APPROVED AS PRESENTED (5 ITEMS) (Lawler/Ferrandi 5-0)
1. A MOTION TO APPROVE the real estate abatements of $954.21.
2. A MOTION TO APPROVE the waiver of interest for taxpayers in accordance with Ordinance 2010-936.
3. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of six (6) Verifone credit card terminals for the Parks and Recreation Department and Narragansett Town Beach from CGS Forte, in the amount of $2,743.39.
4. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of holsters for the Police Department from Parros Gun Shop & Police Supply, in the amount of $5,219.00.
5. A MOTION TO APPROVE the one-time phone service change cost for IT from Verizon Business Services, Inc., in the amount of $7,930.40.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
FIRE DEPARTMENT
6. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of one (1) new 2022 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) for the Fire Department from Polaris Sales Inc., in the amount of $25,240.78, utilizing the Sourcewell contract. APPROVED (Lawler/Ferrandi 5-0)
7. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of one (1) new Medlite UTV Medical Rescue Skid for the Fire Department from Kimtek Corporation, in the amount of $3,342.02, utilizing the GSA contract. APPROVED (Lawler/Ferrandi 5-0
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
8. A MOTION TO APPROVE, RATIFY AND CONFIRM the emergency engine repairs to Fire Department Rescue 3, performed by OSP Diesel, in the amount of $19,466.52. APPROVED, RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED (Lawler/Ferrandi 5-0)
9. A MOTION TO AWARD the bid for the Purchase of Chairs for the Towers to the lowest bidder, Commercial Concepts & Furnishings, in the total amount of $15,762.00. AWARDED (Lawler/Ferrandi 5-0)
10. A MOTION TO READ, PASS, AND ACCEPT as a first 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 ACCEPTED (Lawler/Ferrandi 5-0).
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
11. A MOTION TO APPROVE the two agreements with Narragansett Surf and Skate Shop, 74 Narragansett Avenue, Narragansett, for a five-year surf lessons agreement and a five-year weekly surf camp agreement at the Town Beach, and AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to sign the agreements. Amend motion to approve for a three-year agreement. AMENDED (Lawler/Kopech 5-0) MAIN MOTION APPROVED AS AMENDED (Lawler/Ferrandi 4-1; Cicilline Buonanno opposed).
12. A MOTION TO APPROVE the request from Rhode Races & Events Inc., to conduct the annual Ocean State Rhode Race half Marathon and 5K Road Race to be held on Sunday, October 29, 2023, from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm subject to state and local regulations. APPROVED (Lawler/Ferrandi 5-0)
13. A MOTION TO APPROVE the installation of a new water line to the residence at 95E Middlebridge Road to be completed by George Sherman Sand and Gravel Co. Inc., in the amount of $19,000.00, utilizing the Miscellaneous Repair and Construction Contract. APPROVED (Lawler/Ferrandi 5-0)
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
14. A MOTION TO REFER the request from Megan and Zach Bourque in regard to Plat N-S Lot 518 (232 Bonnet Point Road) for waiver of the Sewer Policy to the Sewer Policy Committee for review. REFERRED (Lawler/Ferrandi 5-0)
15. A MOTION TO APPROVE the contract extension for Wastewater Laboratory Analysis with Microbac Laboratories, Inc. at their quoted bid prices and rates, for a one-year period ending December 31, 2023, under the same terms and conditions as the original contract. APPROVED (Lawler/Ferrandi 5-0)
16. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of BIOXIDE for the Wastewater Division from Evoqua Water Technologies at the price of $3.76 per gallon for FY 2022-23. APPROVED (Lawler/Ferrandi 5-0)
TOWN CLERK
17. A MOTION TO APPOINT two individuals to the Board of Canvassers. Amend motion to appoint Katherine Hohman as member and Melissa Crawford as alternate as recommended by the Narragansett Democratic Committee. APPOINTED AS AMENDED (Cicilline Buonanno/Kopech 5-0
TOWN COUNCIL
18. A MOTION TO RESCHEDULE a work session with the Parks and Recreation Department regarding a review of the 2022 beach season and beach policies and fees for the 2023 season. RESCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 29, 2022 @ 6:00 PM (Lawler/Cicilline Buonanno 5-0)
ADJOURNMENT:
ADJOURNED AT 9:18 PM (Lawler/Ferrandi 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 minimof three (3) business days prior to said meeting.