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 Narragansett Town Hall 25 Fifth Avenue Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 789-1044 www.narragansettri.gov NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL President Ewa M. Dzwierzynski President Pro Tem Jill A. Lawler Members Susan P. Cicilline Buonanno Steven J. Ferrandi Deborah A. Kopech Town Manager James R. Tierney Town Clerk Janet Tarro Town Solicitor James M. Callaghan, Esq |
NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
DRAFT VOTES
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
7:00 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: February 22, 2023
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CALL TO ORDER: 7:02 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
DISCLOSURE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION VOTES (if any):
January 30, 2023
Motion by Councilor Ferrandi, seconded by Councilor Lawler to appoint Diana Pearson as Assistant Solicitor. So voted with 3 in favor; Councilors Cicilline Buonanno and Kopech opposed.
February 1, 2023
Motion by Councilor Cicilline Buonanno, seconded by Councilor Kopech to appoint James Callaghan as Town Solicitor. Motion failed with 2 in favor; Councilors Dzwierzynski, Ferrandi and Lawler opposed.
Motion by Councilor Lawler, seconded by Councilor Dzwierzynski to appoint Mark Davis as Town Solicitor. Motion so voted with 3 in favor; Councilors Cicilline Buonanno and Kopech opposed.
February 21, 2023
Motion to exit executive session and reconvene in open session. EXITED AND RECONVENED (Lawler/Ferrandi 5-0)
Motion to seal the minutes of the February 21, 2023 executive session. SEALED (Lawler/Kopech 5-0)
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS PULLED FROM AGENDA BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT DZWIERZYNSKI
ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIONS:
SWEAR IN TOWN SOLICITOR
SWEAR IN ASSISTANT SOLICITOR
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
· January 30, 2023 Executive Session APPROVED (Lawler/Kopech 5-0)
· February 1, 2023 Executive Session APPROVED (Lawler/Kopech 5-0)
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS:
· Town Manager’s Report
PUBLIC HEARING/DECISION – 8:00 PM:
· A MOTION TO SCHEDULE a Public Hearing for text revisions to various sections of the Zoning Ordinance to comply with recent State law changes to wetland regulations. SCHEDULED FOR MAY 1, 2023 (Kopech/Lawler 4-0; Cicilline Buonanno absent)
Ø A MOTION TO REFER this request to the Planning Board for review and recommendation. REFERRED (Kopech/Ferrandi 4-0; Cicilline Buonanno absent)
· A MOTION TO SCHEDULE a Public Hearing on a petition from Narragansett Holdings, LLC for the abandonment of a portion of Baron Road. SCHEDULED FOR MAY 1, 2023 (Kopech/Lawler 4-0; Cicilline Buonanno absent)
Ø A MOTION TO REFER the petition to the Planning Board for review. REFERRED (Kopech/Lawler 4-0; Cicilline Buonanno absent)
OPEN FORUM/PUBLIC COMMENT:
CONSENT AGENDA:
APPROVED AS PRESENTED (6 ITEMS) (Lawler/ Ferrandi 5-0)
- A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase and installation of equipment to upgrade the Police Department’s 2021 ATV Can Am Defender XT HD 10 from Motorsports Nation Massachusetts LLC, in the amount of $4,910.17.
- A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of three (3) Armor Express Level II Razor Bullet Proof Vest packages from AAA Police Supply, in the amount of $2,685.00 ($895.00 each).
- A MOTION TO APPROVE approves the purchase of parts needed for the Department of Public Works’ Vactor Truck from C.N. Wood Enviro, LLC in an amount not to exceed $5,850.00.
- A MOTION TO APPROVE the renewal subscription to Fire Rescue1 Academy Online Training Program, including the Evals from Lexipol, in the amount of $3,897.52.
- A MOTION TO APPROVE the expenditure of $10,000.00 to the Dunes Club which represents 50% of the total fee of the 2023 fireworks display, to be produced by Pyrotecnico Fireworks, Inc.
- A MOTION TO APPROVE a Holiday License for NBX Properties LLC, dba NBX Bikes, 922 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett, RI, subject to state and local regulations.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
7. A MOTION TO APPROVE, RATIFY AND CONFIRM the change order for the upgrades to the Public Works Fuel Island and Monitoring System, completed by Trask Petroleum Equipment Co., in the amount of $14,006.98. APPROVED, RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED (Lawler/Ferrandi 5-0)
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
- A MOTION TO READ, PASS AND ADOPT as a Second Reading “An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 78, of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Narragansett, Rhode Island, entitled “Utilities”, Article III (Sewers) Section 78-401 “Levied” (Sewer Lot Development Fee). READ, PASSED AND ADOPTED (Lawler/Ferrandi 5-0)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
- A MOTION TO READ, PASS AND ADOPT as a Second Reading, “An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 731 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Narragansett, RI, entitled, ‘An Ordinance in Relation to Zoning’”, as it relates to text revisions to Section 5.7 of the Zoning Ordinance. READ, PASSED AND ADOPTED (Lawler/Ferrandi 5-0)
- A MOTION TO ACCEPT the Zoning Board of Review’s Rules of Procedure that were amended by the Board on January 31, 2023. ACCEPTED (Lawler/Ferrandi 5-0)
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
- A MOTION TO APPROVE the request from the Animal Rescue League of Southern RI to conduct their annual “Bark on the Beach” fundraiser at the Town Beach on September 23, 2023, from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm subject to approval of state and local regulations. APPROVED (Lawler/Ferrandi 5-0)
12. A MOTION TO APPROVE the request from the Narragansett Lions Club for its annual “Blessing of the Fleet Seafood Festival” to be held on Thursday July 27, Friday July 28 and Saturday July 29, 2023, at Veteran’s Memorial Park and Gazebo Park, subject to state and local regulations. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Kopech 5-0)
13. A MOTION TO APPROVE the request from the national organization “Life Rolls On” to host a surf therapy event on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Narragansett Town Beach, subject to state and local regulations. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Kopech 5-0)
14. A MOTION TO APPROVE the request from Saint Thomas More Parish for their annual Good Friday Walk “Stations of the Cross” to be held on Friday. April 7, 2023, subject to state and local regulations. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Ferrandi 5-0)
TOWN CLERK
- A MOTION TO APPROVE a Mobile Food Establishment License application for Larry Gaskill, dba Kona Ice of Washington Co., subject to state and local regulations. APPROVED (Cicilline Buonanno/Ferrandi 5-0)
TOWN COUNCIL
16. A MOTION TO INTRODUCE, READ, PASS, AND ACCEPT as a first reading an amendment of Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Narragansett entitled “Administration”, specifically Sec. 2-38 entitled “Work sessions”. INTRODUCED, READ, PASSED, AND ACCEPTED (Cicilline Buonanno/Kopech 5-0)
EXECUTIVE SESSION (if any):
ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURNED AT 8:03PM (Lawler/Kopech 4-0; Cicilline Buonanno absent)
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.