TOWN OF BARRINGTON, RI

A MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL SITTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS

TRUSTEES OF THE AMEY TUCKER SPENCER FUND

6:30 pm Monday, September 9, 2024

FOLLOWED BY A MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL

Barrington Middle School

260 Middle Highway

Presentation Room

Agenda and attachments:  https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri

 

SPENCER BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA

1.      Call to Order

2.      Approve:  Minutes from the Spencer Trust meeting held on May 6, 2024

3.      Discuss and Act:  Approve the Spencer Trust Administrators Pay Increase

4.      Discuss and Act:  Rhode Island Home Repair Program and Home Repair Assistance

5.      Discuss and Act:  Payment Process for Contractor/Vendors

6.      Discuss and Act:  Refurbished Appliances

7.      Public Comment

8.      Adjourn

  

TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA

 

 

1.      Call to Order

 

2.      Pledge of Allegiance

 

3.      Land Acknowledgement:

Aquene (Peace) We recognize the unique and enduring relationship that exists between Indigenous Peoples and their traditional territories.  We acknowledge that we are in the ancestral homeland of the Pokanoket Tribe within the original territory of the Pokanoket Nation.  We commit to ongoing efforts to recognize, honor, reconcile and partner with the Pokanoket people whose ancestral lands and water we benefit from today.  Aquene (Peace)”

 

4.      Discuss and Act:  Resolutions in Recognition of Prosecution Solicitor Lou Pulner, Esq. and Business and Finance Director Kathy Raposa

 

5.      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.

 

6.      *Receive Updates and Events (See Town Manager’s Memo):

·       Tree Planting & Removal:  August 1, 2023- July 31, 2024 – 63 trees removed/ 170 trees planted

 

7.      *Accept Resignations:

·        Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee:

o   Paul Jones

·        Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee:

o   Steven Felix

·        Economic Development Commission:

o   Thomas Cregan

·        Housing Board of Trustees:

o   Laura Turner

·        Parks and Recreation Commissions:

o    Finlay Thompson

·        Resilience and Energy Committee:

o    Magnus Thorsson

 

8.      *Approve Reappointments to Boards and Commissions:

·        Discover Newport:

o   Ann Hof, to be reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of September 30, 2027.

·        Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee:

o   Candace Charpentier, Liana Maris and David Mehl all to be reappointed as full members, with a term expiration date of September 30, 2027.

o   Suzanne Tedeschi-Freij to be reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of September 30, 2027.

·        Economic Development Commission:

o   Bryan Hoffman and Brian Rua, Jr. all to be reappointed as full members, with a term expiration date of September 30, 2027. 

 

9.      *Accept Monthly Department Reports (July ’24): 

Business and Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Library, Police/Animal Control, Department of Public Works, Planning/Building and Resiliency, Recreation, Senior Services, Tax Assessor and Town Clerk

 

10.   *Approve Abatement List

 

11.   *Approve Surplus Property

(To declare the following items as surplus property and authorize the Town Manager, at his discretion, to dispose of this property (discard) if it is not practical to sell in accordance with Chapter 49 of the Town Ordinances): (none)

 

12.   *Acknowledge Correspondence:  BAY Team Monthly Report, BCWA Monthly Report

 

13.   *Approve Victualling License:  Sip and Bite Nutrition Club, 20B West Street.  Owner:  Crismeilin Matias

 

14.   *Approve Barrington Education Foundation:  Rubber Ducky Race, Saturday, October 5, 2024, 1:00PM – 4:30PM (Rain Date:  Sunday, October 6th)

 

15.   *Approve Barrington Christian Academy “Rhode Race Event 5k”, 9 Old County Road on Saturday, October 19, 2024, with a start time at 8:00AM.

 

16.   *Approve Bike to Beach,

Saturday September 28,2024 10:30am – 2:00pm Boston to Newport benefiting Autism service providers.  Applicant:  Carl Sylvester, Operations Manager dba The Add Impact Network

 

17.   Discuss and Act: 

To accept the Minutes of the Town Council on July 22 and 31, 2024; the Minutes of a Joint Meeting of the School Committee and Town Council on August 1, 2024; and the Minutes of the Town Council on August 19, 2024.

 

18.   Discuss and Act:  Interviews and Appointments:

·       Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee:   3 vacancies:  1 full member with a term expiration date of September 30, 2027; 1st and 2nd alternates with a term expiration date of September 30, 2026, and Student Representative with a term expiration date May 31, 2025.  Interview:  Truva Akarra (Student Representative position)

·       Economic Development Committee:  2 vacancies:  2 full members, both with a term expiration date of January 31, 2027.  Interview:  Oliver Norton

·       Housing Board of Trustees:   1 vacancy:  3rd alternate with a term expiration date of July 31, 2027.  Interview:  James Maloney

·       Park & Recreation Commission:  2 vacancies:  1st alternate, with a term expiration date of December 31, 2026; 1 Student Representative to serve a term of June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025 (non-voting member). Interview:  Joseph Marcoccio

·       Senior Services Advisory Board:  3 vacancies1 full member, with a term expiration date of February 28, 2027.  1st alternate, with a term expiration date of February 28, 2026.  2nd alternate with a term expiration date of February 28, 2027.  Interview:  Joseph Collins

 

19.   Discuss and Act:  Ordinances

·       INTRODUCTION(S): (none)

o   2024-7 An Ordinance of the Town of Barrington amending Chapter 134 Parks and Recreation Part 2. Recreation, Article VIII Barrington Beach, §134-39 Parking stickers and day passes.

·       PUBLIC HEARINGS:

o   2024-3 An Ordinance of the Town of Barrington amending Chapter 179 Vehicles and Traffic Article II §179-3 STOP intersections designated Fireside and Old Chimney (Continued from July 22, 2024). The Engineering Report has not been submitted; therefore, 2024-3 Ch 179 STOP intersection will be continued to Monday October 7th.

o   2024-5 An Ordinance of the Town of Barrington amending Chapter 63 Alcoholic Beverages; Article III Liquor Rules and Regulations; 63-8 License class, number and fee

o   2024-6 An Ordinance of the Town of Barrington amending Chapter 179 Vehicles and Traffic Article II §179-3 STOP intersections designated Copper Kettle and Old Chimney. The Engineering Report has not been submitted; therefore, 2024-3 Ch 179 STOP intersection will be continued to Monday October 7th.

 

20.   PUBLIC HEARING: Discuss and Act on a Class BV Limited License PC Barrington, LLC, d/b/a Plant City Barrington, 188 County Road, Barrington, RI Owner:  Kim Anderson

 

21.   Discuss and Act:  ARPA Budget Amendment

 

22.   Discuss and Act:  Bid(s)

·       BAY Team:

o   RFP-Media

·       Board of Canvassers: 

o   Security Equipment Carts & Storage for Voting Equipment

 

23.   Discuss and Act:  New Flagpoles at Town Hall for Town Council Approved Flags

 

24.   Discuss and Act:  Administration of Local Veterans Affairs,

including Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies, Maintenance of Veterans Monuments and the Honor Roll, and Processing Veteran Tax Exemptions

 

25.   Discuss and Act:  Senior Tax Relief Program

 

26.   Discuss and Act:  Climate Action Plan Presentation

 

27.   Discuss and Act:  Barrington Middle School Field Agreement

 

28.   General Public Comment:  (Maximum one statement per speaker up to three minutes in length): 

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 residence for the record.

 

29.   Set Agenda for the next meeting of the Council:  Monday, October 7, 2024, to be held in Council Chamber

·       Discuss and Act:  DEI and the Members of the Town Council (Tuesday, September 10th at the Bay Spring Community Center 6:00PM)

·       Discuss and Act:  Land Use Legislation (Amy Goins/Mike Ursillo)

·       Discuss and Act:  RecDesk/Civic Plus

·       Discuss and Act:  Lights at Kent Street Court

·       Ballot Question Forum for November Election scheduled for October 9, 2024, Town Council Chamber at 7:00PM

·       Discuss and Act:  On Recognizing our Volunteers Town Council Contingency Fund Regarding Scholarship Fund Program (K. Berard) (January 2025)

 

30.   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 (voice).  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 date on September 5, 2024, at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Town of Barrington Web Site, and Secretary of State Web Site.

 

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 5, 2024 at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Barrington Web Site and Secretary of State Web Site. 

   

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