TOWN OF BARRINGTON, RI

6:30 pm Monday, January 13, 2025

Barrington Town Hall

Council Chambers

283 County Road

 

A MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL SITTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS

TRUSTEES OF THE AMEY TUCKER SPENCER FUND

 

SPENCER BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA

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

 

1.       Call to Order

2.      Discuss and Act:  Election of President and Vice President of Spencer Trust

3.      Adjourn

 

TOWN COUNCIL

Immediately following Spencer Trust

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

 

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 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.

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

·         Tree Planting & Removal:  December 1, 2023- November 30, 2024 – 54 trees removed/162 trees planted.

 

6.      *Accept Resignations:

·         Board of Canvassers:    Al Schrade effective immediately.

·         Library Board of Trustees:  Jordan Jancosek effective immediately.

·           Resilience & Energy Committee:  Rita Moore and Mike Smith

 

7.      *Approve Reappointments to Boards and Commissions:

·         Board of Canvassers (1 vacancy:  1 full member (Republican):  Paul Dulchinos from alternate ® to a full member ® with a term to expire March 31, 2027.

·         Library Board of Trustees:    Chris Watson to be reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of December 31, 2027.

·         Juvenile Hearing Board:  Joan Warren to be reappointed as an alternate, with a term expiration date of November 30, 2027.

·         Resilience and Energy Committee:  Michael Kadish and Charles Paul to be reappointed as a full members, with a term expiration date of November 30,2027.

·         Cemetery Commission:  Jack Anderson and Jim Bessel to be reappointed as full members, with a term expiration date of November 30, 2027.

 

8.      *Accept Monthly Department Reports (October and November ’24): 

Business and Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Library, Police/Animal Control, Department of Public Works, Planning/Building and Resiliency, (no reports), Recreation, Senior Services, Tax Assessor  (no Nov report) and Town Clerk

 

9.      *Approve Abatement List

 

10.   *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):

·         Police Surplus Vehicles:

o   2012 Dodge Charger:                     VIN        2C3CDXAG6CH159339

o   2012 Dodge Charger:                     VIN        2C3CDXAG9CH159335

o   2008 Ford Ranger:                         VIN        1FTYR14E48PA59916

o   2001 Ford BCI Truck (old rescue) VIN        1FDXE45F11HA55060

 

11.    *Acknowledge Correspondence: 

BAY Team Monthly Report, BCWA Monthly Report, Other Correspondence:  Kay Chapin: (1) Banners, (2) Croquet/Bocce Area (lights and weeds, (3) Picnic Tables, (4) Blount Circle natural preserve request to convert to 3 buildable lots; Peter McCalmont re synthetic turf fields.

 

12.   *Accept the Minutes

of the Joint Meeting of Town Council and School committee on October 24, Town Council meeting on November 4, 25, 2024 and December 2 and 9, 2024.  Receive the Executive Session minutes from October 7, 2024.

 

13.   *Appointment of Official Tree Warden Keven Thompson DPW Employee for 2025

 

14.   *Approve Road Races and Event Inc, 3 Mayo Drive Warren, RI on May 4, 2025

 

15.   *Deaccession items from the Preservation Society

 

16.   *Decommission the Ad Hoc Athletic Field Advisory Committee,

Field Maintenance and Acquisition Subcommittee, the Ad Hoc Watson Avenue Development Committee and the Autism Advisory Committee.

 

17.   Discuss and Act:  Town Council Liaison Assignments 2025 (B. Cloutier)

 

18.   Discuss and Act:  Interviews and Appointments: 

 

·         Bristol County Water Authority: (1 vacancy:  full member with a term to expire on February 29, 2028) Interview:  Thomas Brueckner and David Fales

·         Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee: (2 vacancies:  alternates with an expiration of September 30, 2026) Interview:  Jacob Brier

·         Economic Development Commission: (1 vacancy:  1 full member with an expiration of January 31, 2027) Interview:  Jessica Jacoby Lemos

·         Resilience and Energy Committee3 vacancies:  2 full members, with a term expiration date of November 30, 2027, 1st alternate, with an expiration of November 30, 2027) Interview: Crystal Casey and Kathryn Hyams

·         Veterans Advisory Committee: (7 vacancies:  4 full members, 2 with an expiration of January 31, 2027, and 2 with an expiration date of January 31, 2026, and 3 alternates with an expiration date of January 31, 2028) Interview:  Shannon Boyle and Amy Herlihy

 

19.   Discuss and Act:  Ordinances

·         INTRODUCTION(S):

o   2025-1 An Amendment to Ordinance Chapter 179 Vehicles and Traffic Article I One Way Street (Rose Lane) (No Public Comment)

o   2025-2 An Amendment to Ordinance Chapter 134 Parks and Recreation; Part 2 Recreation §134-57 Rules and regulations established; Kent Street Lights §134-58 Hours of operation; lighting.  (No Public Comment)

·         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).  Ordinance 2024-3; Ch 179 STOP intersection is continued to Monday January 13, 2025.

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. Ordinance 2024-6, Ch 179 STOP intersection is continued to Monday, January 13, 2025.

 

20.   Discuss and Act:  Bid(s) (No Public Comment)

·         Planning, Building and Resilience: (H. Durfee)

o   Building Official Services

o   GZA Allin’s Cove/Latham Design Services

o   Fuss and O’Neill Engineering Services:  Tree Planting Program (RIIB & Climate Mitigation Funding)

·         Police Department: (M. Correia)

o   To Purchase After-market Equipment for a Front-line 2025 Ford Hybrid Explorer Patrol Vehicle (Police Capital Auto Account)

o   To Purchase After-market Equipment for a Front-line 2024 Ford F150 Lightening Pick-up Truck (fully electric vehicle) Patrol Vehicle (Police Capital Auto Account)

o   To Purchase 26 – Glock G45 MOS 9mm Semi-automatic Pistols Equipped with an Aimpoint COA “red dot” Sighting System; and 6 – Glock G48 MOS 9mm Semi-automatic Pistols Equipped with Aimpoint COA “red dot” Sighting System (Asset Forfeiture Account)

 

21.   Discuss and Act: Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Units at Fields and Parks

 

22.   Discuss and Act:  Carmelite Monastery, 25 Watson Avenue,

Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement to sell Parcel 6 (approximately 1.75 Acres, a/k/a “Pocket Neighborhood” site) to FJS Associates, Ltd. or its permitted assignee (“FJS”) for One Dollar ($1) and other consideration including FJS’s development of 12 age restricted units, 5 of which will be “affordable” to Low and Moderate Income buyers, all pursuant to Proposal and Amendment as submitted by FJS and Memorandum of Understanding as subsequently approved by the Town Council and the Barrington Financial Town Meeting. (Solicitor)

 

23.   Discuss and Act:  Ratification of the Town Charter Amendments (Solicitor) (No Public Comment)

 

24.   Discuss and Act:  Field Bond Projects

 

25.   Discuss and Act:  Refer Rezoning Proposal from the Bay Spring Crossing Condominium Association

at 60 Bay Spring Avenue, Barrington, RI to the Planning Board and to Advertise a Public Hearing for March 3, 2025. (H. Durfee) (No Public Comment)

 

26.   Discuss and Act: Improvements in Hampden Meadows to Reduce Speeding and Increase Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety (Continued from November 25, 2024) (K. Berard.)

 

27.   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.

 

28.   Set Agenda for the next meeting of the Council:  Monday, February 3, 2025, to be held in Council Chamber

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

·         Discuss and Act:  Recognizing Our Volunteers using Town Council Contingency Funds Regarding a Scholarship Fund Program (K. Berard)

·         Public Hearings

o   Ordinance 2025-1 and 2025-3

o   Rezoning Proposal for Bay Spring Condominium March 3, 2025.

 

29.   EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RIGL:

·         42-46-5 (a) Collective Bargaining: 

o   United Steelworkers, AFL-COP-CLC, Local 14845

o   International Brotherhood of Policer Officers (Dispatch), Local 555

·         Discuss Executive Session Minutes from November 4, 2024, for placement on the next Town Council agenda to “receive”. 

·         Adjourn Executive Session

·         Reconvene into Open Session

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

 

30.   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 date January 9, 2025, at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Town of Barrington Web Site, and Secretary of State Web Site, Reposted 10-31-24 to modify adjournments.

 

 

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