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 Mark A. Davis, Esq.

NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL

 REGULAR MEETING

DRAFT VOTES

MARCH 20, 2023

7:00 PM

 

 

This meeting is streamed live on YouTube on the Narragansett Town Council channel https://youtube.com/@narragansetttowncouncil.  There will be no remote participation.

 

Posted: March 21, 2023

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CALL TO ORDER:  7:04 PM

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

 

DISCLOSURE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION VOTES (if any):

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

 

·                     February 21, 2023       Regular Meeting APPROVED (Lawler/Kopech 4-0)

·                     February 21, 2023       Executive Session APPROVED (Lawler/Kopech 4-0)

·                     March 6, 2023 Regular Meeting APPROVED (Lawler/Kopech 4-0)

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS:

 

·                     Town Manager’s Update

·                     Community Choice Electricity – Jamie Rhodes, Good Energy

 

PUBLIC HEARING/DECISION – 7:30 PM:

 

·         A MOTION TO SCHEDULE a Show Cause Hearing for the Class B- Victualler Liquor License held by Ralph Jagshitz dba “The Tavern” located at 140 Point Judith Road, Unit 5.  MOTION TO SCHEDULE FOR APRIL 3, 2023 AT 7:30PM (Lawler/Kopech 4-0)

 

OPEN FORUM/PUBLIC COMMENT:

 

CONSENT AGENDA:

APPROVED AS PRESENTED (8 ITEMS) (Lawler/Kopech 4-0)

 

1. A MOTION TO APPROVE the one-year contract extension for Custom Apparel for Parks, Recreation, and Beach with SP Designs Mfg., Inc., at their quoted bid prices, under the same terms and conditions as the original contract.
2. A MOTION TO APPROVE the one-year contract extension for General Construction Services with Abcore Restoration Company, Inc. at their quoted bid prices (revised to meet the prevailing wages schedule) and mark-ups, under the same terms and conditions as the original contract.
3. A MOTION TO APPROVE, RATIFY AND CONFIRM the emergency repairs made to Police Department Car 3 by Mike’s Service Auto Body in the amount of $2,905.77.
4. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase and installation of equipment for one (1) new Police vehicle from Global Public Safety in the amount of $3,980.00.
5. A MOTION TO APPROVE the Professional Services for Mobile Security from StarNet Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $7,500.00.
6. A MOTION TO APPROVE the real estate abatements in the amount of $1,125.35.
7. A MOTION TO APPROVE the waiver of interest for taxpayers in accordance with Ordinance 2010-936.
8. A MOTION TO APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Narragansett Parks and Recreation Department to partner with the Narrow River Preservation Association and the Narrow River Land Trust in offering five (5) educational programs at the Middlebridge property, subject to approval of state and local regulations.

OLD BUSINESS:

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

9. A MOTION TO APPROVE the renewal purchase of CISCO DUO services for Information Technology with Zones, LLC, in the amount of $20,250.00, utilizing the NCPA contract. APPROVED (Lawler/ Kopech 4-0)

FIRE DEPARTMENT

10.  A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of one (1) Volanti Plan Review Table for Fire Prevention from Volanti Displays, in the amount of $10,297.00. APPROVED (Lawler/Kopech 4-0)

PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

11. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase and installation of one (1) new Playground Structure for Leroy Thompson Memorial Park from M.E. O’Brien and Sons, Inc., in the amount of $49,700.00. APPROVED (Lawler/Kopech 4-0)

12.  A MOTION TO APPROVE the residential lease as per attached for the caretaker’s residence at 95E Middlebridge Road for a five (5)-year term beginning April 2023 through March 31, 2027.  APPROVED (Lawler/Kopech 4-0)

 

TOWN CLERK

13. A MOTION TO APPROVE Victualling, Holiday, Theater, and Dance/ Entertainment license applications for Narragansett Casino LLC, dba Narragansett Casino, 11 Pier Market Place, Narragansett, RI, subject to local and state regulations. MOTION TO CONTINUE (Lawler/Kopech 4-0)
14. A MOTION TO APPROVE a Victualling and Holiday License application for Queen of Cups LLC, d/b/a Queen of Cups, 3 Pier Market Place, Narragansett, RI, subject to local and state regulations. APPROVED (Lawler/Kopech 4-0)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

15. A MOTION TO APPROVE the renovations to the Information Technology (IT) Department at Town Hall, to be completed by Abcore Restoration Company, Inc., in the amount of $148,320.00, Automatic Temperature Controls, Inc., in the amount of $158,383.00, and E.W. Audet & Sons, Inc., in the amount of $21,250.00, for a total amount of $327,953.00, utilizing the General Construction Services Contract, State Master Price Agreement and the General Electrical Services Contract. APPROVED (Lawler/Kopech 4-0)

16.  A MOTION TO WAIVE its current cost limit policy and AUTHORIZE the use of the Miscellaneous Repair and Construction Services Contract with George Sherman Sand & Gravel Co., Inc. to complete drainage improvements to the existing 12” storm drain on Ashton Lane for $25,800.00, Davisville Lane for $25,735.00, and complete replacement and repairs of the existing 6” drain line on South Bay Drive for $40,000.00 for a total amount of $91,535.00. WAIVED AND AUTHORIZED (Lawler/Kopech 4-0)

 

17.  A MOTION TO APPROVE a Change Order Addendum, as requested by the vendor, to Article 8.1 Subsection B of the Miscellaneous Road Construction 2021 Contract awarded to T. Miozzi, Inc. (now LLC), to allow for price adjustments commencing during the Covid-19 Pandemic and the continuing cost of inflation. MOTION TO CONTINUE (Lawler/Kopech 4-0)

 

TOWN COUNCIL

 

18.  A MOTION TO DIRECT the Town Manager to solicit bids for third party vendors to collaborate with Town for development of short-term rental ordinance. FAILED (Lawler/Kopech 2-2; Councilors Lawler and Ferrandi opposed)

 

19.  A MOTION TO DIRECT the Town Manager to locate potential areas in the Town for a dog park and provide estimated costs for dog park. DIRECTED (Lawler/Kopech 4-0)

 

TOWN SOLICITOR

20. A MOTION TO RECEIVE and MAKE A DETERMINATION on the validity of a Voter Initiative to amend the Town Charter to “establish procedures whereby all candidates for Town Council and School Committee would be elected on a partisan basis, that is by placing a party designation on the ballot next to the name of any candidate.” RECEIVED AND DETERMINED AS VALID (Lawler/Kopech 4-0)

21.  A MOTION TO RECEIVE and MAKE A DETERMINATION on the validity of a Voter Initiative to amend the Town Charter to establish that the Town “is only able to sell real property with an appraised value of $500,000.00 or more only with voter approval but would be able to sell any property with a lesser value without voter approval.” RECEIVED AND DETERMINED AS VALID (Lawler/Kopech 4-0)

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION (if any):

 

ADJOURNMENT:

ADJOURNED AT 9:34 PM (Lawler/Kopech 4-0)

 

 

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.