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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
SEPTEMBER 6, 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: September 7, 2022
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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
DISCLOSURE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION VOTES (if any):
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
· August 1, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes
APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0
· August 15, 2022 Work Session
APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS:
· Town Manager’s Report
· Narragansett Lifeguards Proclamation
· Community Choice Aggregation Program – Jamie Rhodes, Good Energy
PUBLIC HEARING/DECISION – 8:00 PM:
· A MOTION TO RESCHEDULE a public hearing, acting as the Urban Renewal Board of Review, on a request from Narragansett Casino LLC dba Narragansett Casino to amend the last approved site use/plan at 11 Pier Market Place. RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 3, 2022 (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 4-1; Dzwierzynski opposed)
· A MOTION TO RESCHEDULE a public hearing on 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. RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 3, 2022 (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski; 4-1 Dzwierzynski opposed)
· A MOTION TO SCHEDULE a public hearing on an ordinance to adopt revisions to the temporary tax credit that can be applied to certain properties receiving Historic District Commission approval for exterior repairs, renovations and additions. SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 17, 2022 (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
· A MOTION TO SCHEDULE a public hearing on proposed text amendments to the bulk zoning regulations of the Town of Narragansett Zoning Ordinance. SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 3, 2022 (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
o A MOTION TO REFER the proposed text amendments to the bulk zoning regulations of the Town of Narragansett Zoning Ordinance to the Planning Board for recommendation pursuant to RIGL § 45-24-51. REFERRED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
· A MOTION TO SCHEDULE a public hearing on a proposed amendment to Narragansett’s Zoning Ordinance, specifically Section 18.1, entitled “Requirement and purpose”. SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 3, 2022 (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
o A MOTION TO REFER the proposed amendment of Section 18.1, entitled “Requirement and purpose” to the Planning Board for recommendation pursuant to RIGL § 45-24-51. REFERRED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
OPEN FORUM/PUBLIC COMMENT:
CONSENT AGENDA:
APPROVED AS PRESENTED (8 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 services from HTX Helicopters, LLC for helicopter rides during Gansett Days, in the total amount of $3,500.00.
3. A MOTION TO APPROVE, RATIFY AND CONFIRM the purchase of one (1) new Fleet Maintenance Diagnostic Scan Tool from Snap-On, in the amount of $3,590.00.
4. A MOTION TO APPROVE, RATIFY AND CONFIRM the emergency purchase of a replacement generator for Fire Department Engine 2 from Nartron/Smart Power Systems, in the amount of $9,182.58.
5. A MOTION TO APPROVE, RATIFY AND CONFIRM the production services for the 2022 Movies on the Beach summer series from R. Jason Citrone Production Services (Music Mixers), in the amount of $4,550.00.
6. A MOTION TO APPROVE the real estate abatements in the amount of $3,106.80.
7. A MOTION TO APPROVE a Class F-1 Alcoholic Beverage License for the Narragansett Lions Club for the Endless Summer Festival event to be held on September 16 and 17, 2022 at the North Beach Clubhouse, subject to state and local regulations.
8. A MOTION TO APPROVE a Class F-1 Alcoholic Beverage License for the Narragansett Firefighters Local 1589 for the Firefighters Ball fundraising event to be held on October 14, 2022 at The Dunes Club, subject to state and local regulations.
OLD BUSINESS:
9. A MOTION TO SCHEDULE a work session with the Parks and Recreation Department regarding beach policies and fees for the 2023 season. SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 @ 6:30 PM. (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
NEW BUSINESS:
Motion to move Item #24 to this point in the agenda. MOVED (Murray/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
24. A MOTION TO APPROVE a Hotel/Motel License for Surf Shack Bed & Breakfast LLC, 83 Narragansett Avenue, Narragansett, RI, subject to local and state regulations. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Murray 5-0)
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
10. A MOTION TO APPROVE the reconditioning of the Barber beach rake from H. Barber & Sons, Inc., in the amount of $19,119.79. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
11. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of Revenue Software from Tyler Technologies, in the amount of $224,893.00. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
12. A MOTION TO APPROVE the filling of one (1) temporary vacancy, Water Operator, within the Water Division. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
13. A MOTION TO REFER the request from Taft & McSally, LLP in regard to Plat C Lot 344-A (85 Narragansett Avenue) for waiver of the Sewer Policy to the Sewer Policy Committee for review. REFERRED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
POLICE DEPARTMENT
14. A MOTION TO APPROVE the Police Department’s request to hire one new dispatcher. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
15. A MOTION TO APPROVE the annual contract for technical support for the Police Department’s computer software system with Tritech Software Systems (Central Square) in the amount of $20,770.55. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
16. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of ammunition for the Police Department from AAA Police Supply, in the amount of $13,885.00. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
17. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of twenty-nine (29) Armor Express Level II Razor Bullet Proof Vest packages from AAA Police Supply, in the amount of $25,955.00 ($895.00 each). APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
18. A MOTION TO APPROVE, RATIFY AND CONFIRM the emergency repairs made to Police Department Car 22, completed by Mike’s Service Auto Body in the amount of $18,145.20. APPROVED, RATIFIED, AND CONFIRMED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
19. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of one (1) new 2023 or 2024 Doosan 6,000 lb. Capacity Forklift for Public Works from Doosan Industrial, in the amount of $30,187.77. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
20. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of one (1) new 24” Bobcat Planer for Public Works from Clark Equipment Co. dba Bobcat Company, in the amount of $23,923.24. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
TOWN CLERK
21. A MOTION TO APPROVE sixteen (16) applications for One-Day Peddler Licenses for the Calamari Festival to be held on September 10, 2022 at Veterans Memorial Park, subject to local and state regulations. Amend motion to approve fifteen (15) applications for One-Day Peddler Licenses for the Calamari Festival to be held on September 10, 2022 at Veterans Memorial Park, subject to local and state regulations to exclude Del’s of South County. AMENDED MOTION APPROVED (Kopech/Dzwierzynski 5-0). Motion to approve a One-Day Peddler License for Dels of South County for the Calamari Festival to be held on September 10, 2022 at Veterans Memorial Park, subject to local and state regulations. APPROVED (Kopech/Dzwierzynski 4-0; Cicilline Buonanno recused)
22. A MOTION TO APPROVE a Mobile Food Establishment License application for Mary O’Brien dba Saugy Express, subject to state and local regulations. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
23. A MOTION TO APPROVE a Victualling License and Holiday License application for Jeffrey and Jodie Perrino, d/b/a Gansett Creamery and more, 106 Point Judith Road, Narragansett, RI, subject to local and state regulations. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
25. A MOTION TO APPOINT a Republican Alternate Member to the Board of Canvassers. Amend motion to appoint David Matrullo as Republican Alternate on the Board of Canvassers. APPOINTED (Murray/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
26. A MOTION TO APPOINT one individual to the Zoning and Platting Board of Review. Amend motion to appoint Ellen Flynn Corneau as Alternate 2 on the Zoning Board. AMENDED MOTION APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Kopech 3-2; Dzwierzynski and Murray opposed)
TOWN COUNCIL
27. A MOTION TO READ, PASS AND ADOPT as a second reading an amendment of Chapter 2, Article III, Division 8 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Narragansett entitled “Affordable Housing Trust”. READ, PASSED AND ADOPTED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
28. A MOTION TO DIRECT the Town Manager to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a study that will analyze the housing stock in the Town of Narragansett, the scope of the analysis should include, but not limited to, the content of the letter drafted to the Narragansett Town Council by the “Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee”. The cost of such proposal shall be limited to a maximum of $ 25,000.00 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. DIRECTED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 4-1; Murray opposed)
29. A MOTION TO DIRECT the Town Manager to work with the Town Solicitor to begin foreclosure proceedings on the vacant land properties included in the attached list, all of which are five or more years delinquent on real estate taxes. DIRECTED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 4-0; Murray recused)
30. A MOTION TO SCHEDULE a work session for a Short-Term Rental ordinance. SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 4, 2022 @ 6:00 PM (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
31. A MOTION TO CANCEL the Town Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, November 7, 2022. PULLED FROM AGENDA (Pugh)
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A MOTION 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:
Litigation: In accordance with RIGL §42-46-5(a)(2):
· Narragansett 2100 v. Town of Narragansett et. al (WC-2021-0448)
· Riley et al v. Narragansett (SU-2022-0272A)
RETIRED at 9:55 PM (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski; Roll Call Vote 5-0)
EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AT 10:20 PM (Kopech/Murray 5-0)
Motion to seal the September 6, 2022 executive session minutes. SEALED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
ADJOURNMENT:
ADJOURNED AT 10:21 PM (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 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.