 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 19, 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 20, 2022
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CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
DISCLOSURE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION VOTES (if any):
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
· August 15, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes
APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
· September 6, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes
APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
· September 6, 2022 Executive Session Minutes
APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
· September 7, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes
APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Kopech 4-0; Dzwierzynski abstained)
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ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS:
· Town Manager’s Report
· Library Update
PUBLIC HEARING/DECISION – 8:00 PM:
· A MOTION TO SCHEDULE a public hearing on the application of Surf Shack Bed and Breakfast, LLC for a new Class B-Tavern Alcoholic Beverage License at Assessor’s Plat C, Lot 344-B, 83 Narragansett Avenue, Narragansett, RI. SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 5, 2022 (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
OPEN FORUM/PUBLIC COMMENT:
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CONSENT AGENDA: (6 ITEMS) (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
1. A MOTION APPROVE the real estate abatements in the amount of $3,836.00 and the addendums of $23,455.98.
2. A MOTION TO AWARD the bid for General Plumbing Services to the lowest bidder, Atlantic Control Systems, Inc., at their quoted rates and percentage mark-ups on parts, materials and equipment, for a one-year period.
3. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of three (3) specialized, high-pressure nozzles for DPW’s Vactor Jet Spray Truck from Texas Underground Inc./Pipe Hunter, in the amount of $2,723.00.
4. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of two (2) new replacement LIFEPAK CR2 Defibrillators (AEDs) from Stryker Medical, in the amount of $3,164.78 after a trade-in allowance for the two (2) old units.
5. A MOTION TO AWARD the bid for the Purchase of Wardrobe Lockers for the Fire Department to the lowest bidder, Global Equipment Company, Inc., in the amount of $9,738.89.
6. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of three (3) Getac V110 Rugged Tablets for the Fire Department’s engines and ladder truck from Island Tech Services, LLC, in the total amount of $9,855.00.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
7. A MOTION TO APPROVE the preparation and application of Penntek Floor Coating on the Public Works Shop floors, to be completed by DiStefano Brothers Construction, Inc. in the amount of $78,562.64. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
Motion to move Item #14 to this point in the agenda. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/ Dzwierzynski 5-0)
14. A MOTION TO ADOPT a Resolution authorizing the Town Manager to execute an electricity supply agreement pursuant to the Town’s Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program plan in accordance with RIGL §39-3-1.2., following review by the Town Solicitor. ADOPTED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 4-1; Murray opposed)
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
8. A MOTION TO APPROVE the renewal of the Darktrace system from SHI International Corp., in the amount of $29,964.00. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
9. A MOTION TO APPROVE the Town’s contribution of 16% of Building Official Wayne Pimental’s base salary to a 457b retirement savings plan in lieu of his participation in the Town’s pension system. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
FIRE DEPARTMENT
10. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of one (1) LUCAS 3 Chest Compression System for the Fire Department from Stryker Medical (formerly Physio-Control, Inc.), in the total amount of $15,950.45. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
11. A MOTION TO APPROVE the hiring of 1 firefighter as a replacement due to a recent notification of retirement within the Fire Department. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
12. A MOTION TO APPROVE the request from the Maury Loontjens Memorial Library for their 6th annual Family Costume Walk/Parade to be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 1:00 pm (rain date October 23rd) subject to approval of state and local regulations. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
13. A MOTION TO APPROVE the three (3)-year contract extension for Beach Food and Beverage Concession with Fire and Water Concessions, Inc. at their annual payment to the Town of $135,001.00, under the same terms and conditions as the original contract. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
15. A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to sign the Cooperative Agreement with RIDEM and to solicit bids for construction of driveway improvements and coastal resiliency rehabilitation at the Middlebridge Conservation Site. AUTHORIZED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
TOWN CLERK
16. A MOTION TO REAPPOINT one individual to the Personnel Appeal Board. Amend motion to reappoint JOHN W. KENNEDY. REAPPOINTED (Kopech/Dzwierzynski)
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
17. A MOTION TO PROVIDE a decision on the waiver request submitted to the Sewer Policy Committee relative to Plat R Lot 146-A (154 Saltaire Avenue). Amend motion to approve the waiver request. AMENDED MOTION APPROVED (Murray/Cicilline Buonanno 4-1; Dzwierzynski opposed.
18. A MOTION TO APPROVE the recommendations of the Sewer Policy Committee relative to Plat M Lot 109 (Ocean Road undeveloped) and Plat M Lot 115 (Central Avenue undeveloped). Amend motion to approve the recommendation of the Sewer Policy Committee to deny the request. AMENDED MOTION APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Murray 5-0)
TOWN COUNCIL
19. A MOTION TO APPOINT the current members of the Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee to the newly approved Affordable Housing Trust Collaborative for their existing terms, and DISSOLVE the Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee. APPOINTED AND DISSOLVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 5-0)
20. A MOTION TO CHANGE the Short-Term Rental Workshop date. FAILED (Cicilline Buonanno/Dzwierzynski 2-3; Dzwierzynski, Murray and Pugh opposed)
ADJOURNMENT: ADJOURNED AT 10:40 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.