1.       Call to Order

2.       Pledge of Allegiance

3.       Announcements: (Town Manager)

•    Wednesday, October 6, 2021:  Barrington Public Library:  Outdoor movie night 4:30 – 9:00pm at Library Cove

DISCUSS AND ACT ON THE CONSENT AGENDA: 

All items with an asterisk (*) are routine by the Town Council and will be enacted by one motion.  There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a council member or citizen so request, and the request is for good cause in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.

4.       *Accept Resignation(s):

•    Board of Canvassers: 

   Martha Wallick (R) effective October 31, 2021.

•    Economic Development Commission: 

   Mariana Silva-Buck effectively immediately.

•    Sr. Services Advisory Board: 

   Sieglinde D. Wurst effective October 31, 2021.

   MaryAnn Noris effective October 31, 2021.

•    Zoning Board of Review: 

   Paul Blasbalg effective immediately.

   Mark Freel effective immediately.

5.       *Approve Reappointments to Boards and Commissions:

•    Sr. Services Advisory Board:

•    Diana Shaw from 2nd alternate to a full member with a term expiring February 28, 2023.

•    Zoning Board of Review: 

•    Doug Caito moving from 1st alternate to a full member with a term expiring December 31, 2022.

•    Michelle Turgeon from 2nd alternate to a full member with a term expiring December 31, 2022.

6.       *Accept the Minutes of the Town Council meeting

7.       *Accept Monthly Department Reports (August ’21):

9.       *Approve Surplus Property (none)

10.     *Acknowledge Correspondence:

11.     Discuss and Act on Interviews and Appointments:

•    Discover Newport: (1 vacancy: 1 full member with expiration date August 31, 2024

Public Comment (three-minute statement) –

To the public:  This agenda item is for members of the public to speak regarding a topic that is not already on the agenda.  Please indicate that you would like to speak by raising your hand.  When you are recognized, please state your name and residency for the record.

13.     Discuss and Act on the Ad Hoc Field Committee (M. Carroll)

14.     Discuss and Act on Solar Fields (M. Carroll)

18.     Discuss and Act on Resolution(s):

19.     Discuss and Act on Ordinances:

•    INTRODUCTION:

   2021-18 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 41 Police Department Rules and Regulations to add §41-101 Relief of Injured and Deceased Police Officers.

•    PUBLIC HEARING:

   2021-15 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 33 §33-35 Hospital, medical and dental coverage.

   2021-20 Renewal of Ordinance DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY

20.     Discuss and Act on Bid(s):

21.     Set Agenda for the Monday, November 1, 2021, at 7:00pm Town Council Meeting

•    Probate Judge Selection

•    Ad Hoc Covid Committee

•    Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Zoning for Outdoor Dining

•    Designation of Assets from C. Masiello Estate

22.     Executive Session

in Accordance with RIGL 42-46-5 (a) (5) Acquisition of Property and Discuss the Placement of Executive Session minutes from September 13, 2021 for the Town Council agenda on November 1, 2021

23.     Adjourn

The Town of Barrington will provide accommodations needed to ensure equal participation in all meetings.  Please contact the Town Clerk’s office prior to the meeting so arrangements can be made to provide such assistance.  A request for accommodations can be made in writing to 283 County Road or by calling 401-247-1900, Ext. 301.  Hearing impaired callers can dial 711 “Relay” for additional assistance.  The Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library and Barrington Public Safety Building are accessible to the disabled.  Posted on September 30, 2021 at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Barrington Web Site and Secretary of State Web Site.