6:30 pm Monday, March 3, 2025
Barrington Town Hall
Council Chambers
283 County Road
Agenda and attachments: https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri
“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)”
o Budget Process FY 25-26 (Calendar of Events)
o Senator Lauria, Representatives Boylan and Knight: Information Session with RI Energy – Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 7:00 – 8:00PM in Town Council Chamber. Come learn about gas and electric rates and cost drivers. The discussion will also address the new Advanced Meters being rolled out to customers around the state.
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.
· Tree Planting & Removal: February 1, 2024- January 31, 2025– 52 trees removed/ 162 trees planted
· Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee: Thomas Fulton effective immediately.
· Housing Board of Trustees: Colby Hanson effective immediately.
· Planning Board: William “Bill” Kurtz effective immediately.
· Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee to appoint Claudia MaioranaJennifer White from 1st alternate to full member with a term to expire on March 31, 2028.
· Building Board of Review: Spencer Alexander reappointed as a full member with a with a term to expire December 31, 2029.
· Board of Assessment Review: John Stafford to be reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of March 31, 2028.
· Housing Board of Trustees: Jennifer WhiteClaudia Maiorana from alternate to full member, with a term expiration date of March 31, 2028.
· Open Space Committee:
o Tim Twohig to be reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of February 28, 2028.
o Ron Pitt to be reappointed as a 1st alternate with a term expiration date of March 31, 2026.
Business and Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Library, Police/Animal Control, Department of Public Works, Planning/Building and Resiliency (no report), Recreation, Senior Services, Tax Assessor (no report) and Town Clerk
· Committee on Observing the 250th Anniversary of the Nation’s Founding: (6 vacancies: 1 member from Preservation Society (Maria Bruce), 1 member from the Veterans Committee, 1 members from the DEI Committee, 1 member from the Economic Development Committee and 3 members from the Community at Large with a term expiration of December 1, 2027). Interview: Thomas Giordano and Julia Lazarus
· Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee: (1 vacancy: 2nd alternate with an expiration date of September 30, 2026.) Interview: Karen Pringle
· INTRODUCTION(S):
o 2025-3 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 179 Vehicles and Traffic, Article II Stop Intersections, §179-3 Stop Intersections Designated (Bowden King Philip Avenue)
· PUBLIC HEARINGS: (none)
· Fire Department:
o Mobile Electronic Message Board with Camera and Radar Traffic Speed Monitor. Grant from RIEMA (HSPG) awarded to Barrington Emergency Management $40,000. Bid from RI MPA at $40,322.50 to Traffic Signs & Safety, Inc., 70 Ballou Blvd, Bristol, RI 02809
o Zoll AED 3: Ten (10) Units (Approved by TC on 1-13-25) - Tracking Program with an 8-year Warranty (24-month coverage (on-site service inspections and emergency calls), Outdoor Enclosure Cabinets, NARCAN Nasal Spray, Narcan Tracking Service (24-month coverage) to be awarded to: Life Support Systems, 59 allied Drive, Dedham, MA 02026 at $30,719.50 (OPIOID Settlement Funds)
o Zoll AED 3: Six (6) Units - Adult/Pediatric CPR and includes CPR/AED Responder Kit, Service/Maintenance/Tracking Program with an 8-year Warranty (24-month coverage (on-site service inspections and emergency calls), NARCAN Nasal Spray, Narcan Tracking Service (24-month coverage) to be awarded to: Life Support Systems, 59 allied Drive, Dedham, MA 02026 at $11,261.79 (OPIOID Settlement Funds)
· Department of Public Works:
o Bay Spring Culvert Rehabilitation: Scope of work to include a topographical survey, hydrologic study, permitting, debris removal, stream flow management, erosion control maintenance, slip lining of two culverts, and the rehabilitation of upstream and downstream stone culvert walls. This work will ensure the proper function and longevity of the drainage system while complying with DEM/CRMC regulations. To award the bid to C.B. Utility, 99 Tupelo Street, Bristol, RI for $436,870 with a 15% continency, bringing the total to $500,000.00
· Department of Planning , Building and Resilience:
o Bowden Drainage: To Authorize PARE Corporation not to exceed $4,465.00 for the Bowden Drainage Project (Task 1 Bid Phase at 100% Reimbursement)
· Discuss and Act: Bay Spring Crossing Condominium Association’s proposal to rezone a parcel located at 60 Bay Spring Avenue (Lot 101 on Assessor’s map 2) as advertised in the Barrington Times February 12, 19 and 26, 2025 and mailing sent to abutters within 200’.
To Be Complete With Funding From The 2024 Field Improvement And Culvert Bond For Council Consideration; Pare Proposal to Update Concept Plan and Cost Estimate for Chianese
To Include Personnel Requirements, Impact On Municipal Court, Projected Revenue And Costs, Anticipated Safety Benefits, And Prioritization Of School Zones Based On Speeding/Ticket Data. (M. Correia)
o Public Hearing: 2025-3 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 179 Vehicles and Traffic, Article II Stop Intersections, §179-3 Stop Intersections Designated (Bowden King Philip Avenue)
· 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
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 February 27, 2025, at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Town of Barrington Web Site, and Secretary of State Web Site.