TOWN OF BARRINGTON, RI

BARRINGTON TOWN COUNCIL

6:30 pm Monday, December 1, 2025

Barrington Town Hall, Council Chambers

283 County Road

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

TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA

(EXECUTIVE SESSION)

1. Call to Order

2. EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RI GENERAL LAWS

· Discuss and Act Pursuant to 42-46-5 (a) (5) Discussions or considerations related to the acquisition or lease of real property for public purposes (Verizon Wireless Lease)

· Discuss Executive Session Minutes from Nov. 3, 2025, for placement on the next Council agenda to “receive”

· Adjourn Executive Session

· Reconvene into Open Session

· Motion(s) and Motion to Seal Minutes of Executive Session

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. 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)”

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 requests, 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 - #13)

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

· October 1, 2024- September 30, 2025– 63 trees removed/ 77 trees planted

· Shineharmony – Belton Court/Zion Development Application: No hearings will be scheduled until the application has been reviewed and acknowledged as complete by the Planning Department

7. *Accept: Resignations:

· Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee: Lisa Watts effective immediately

· Resilience and Energy Committee: Rickie Sonpal effective immediately

8. *Approve: Reappointments to Boards and Commissions:

· Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee:

o Torsten Mayer-Rothbarth moving from Alternate to Full Member, term expiration date of March 31, 2028

· Cemetery:

o Michael Soyka reappointed as a full member with term expiration date of November 30, 2028

· Juvenile Hearing Board:

o Kara Humm reappointed as a full member, with term expiration of November 30, 2028

o Philip Swintak reappointed as a full member, with term expiration of November 30, 2028

· Resilience & Energy Committee:

o Kim Cobb moving from Alternate to Full Member with term expiration of November 30, 2028

9. *Accept Monthly Department Reports (July and August):

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 per Chapter 49 of the Town Ordinances):

· Police Department-2015 Ford Escape SUV, VIN# 1FMCUoG78FUB13907

12. *Acknowledge Correspondence: BCWA monthly report for September, BAY Team Monthly Report

13. *Accept the Minutes Town Council meeting held on November 3, 2025, and to receive the minutes from Executive Session, November 3, 2025

14. Discuss and Act: Interviews and Appointments:

· Barrington 250^th Ad Hoc Committee: (2 vacancies 1 vacancy from Preservation; 1 alternate with term expiration of December 1, 2027)

o Interview: Jennifer Boylan

· Resilience & Energy Committee: (1 Vacancy: 1^stalternate with term expiration date of November 30, 2027)

o Interview: Jessica Allen

15. Discuss, and Act: Request for Town Council Contingency Funds to Support Soul Force Event

16. Resolution to Support Designation of Proposed Sowams National Heritage Area

17. Discuss and Act: Veterans Memorial Park Bicycle/Pedestrian Connector Project

18. Discuss and Act: Update to Parks and Recreation Commission Bylaws

19. Discuss and Act: Parks and Recreation Committee (PRC) Recommendations:

a. Increase dog license fee by $2.00 per dog with the increase in fees allocated to dog waste disposal. (Additional $1,500 in annual funding for dog waste removal fees.)

b. Increase fines for leash law violations

c. Provide (4) heavy-duty free-standing benches, access to electricity, and access to potable water for the Town’s Temporary Dog Park if it becomes permanent.

20. General Public Comment (Maximum one statement per speaker of 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.

21. Set Agenda for the next meeting of the Council: Monday, January 5, 2026, at 6:30pm, in Council Chamber

a. Public EV charging stations - update Fee Schedule

b. Public Works Department’s Provision of Services for Schools

c. Mussachuck Creek Corridor Study-Authorization to negotiate a contract with the Preferred Consultant

d. Update on Composting Program by Stella Piasecki of Eastern RI Conservation

e. Proposal to Make 2^nd Dog Park Permanent and Dedication of Dog Park

f. Authorize Extension of Electricity Supply Agreement. Barrington Community Electricity Program - NextEra Energy Supply Contract Recommendation (Good Energy)

g. Increase to Veteran’s Tax Exemption: Veterans Advisory Committee

22. Adjourn Town Council Meeting

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:November 26, 2025, at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Town of Barrington Web Site, and Secretary of State Web Site.