TOWN OF BARRINGTON, RI
6:30 pm Monday, May 5, 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
Agenda and attachments: https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri
1. Call to Order
2. Approve: Minutes from the Spencer Trust meeting held on April 7, 2025.
3. Discuss and Act: Use of Spencer Trust Funds for Affordable Housing as Defined by the State.
4. Public Comment
5. Adjourn: Spencer Trust Meeting
Spencer Trust meeting to be immediately followed by a meeting of the Town Council
TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA
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)”
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 - #14)
· Tree Planting & Removal: April 1, 2024 to March 30, 2025 – 53 trees removed/139 trees planted
· Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee: Candace Baer effective immediately.
· Park and Recreation Commission: Joseph Marcoccio to be reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of May 31, 2028.
· Planning Board:
o Heather Kilmartin to be reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of May 31, 2028.
o Brian Rua to be reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date May 31, 2028.
o Connor O’Neal currently serving as 2nd alternate, to be reappointed as a 1st alternate, with a term expiration date of May 31, 2027.
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 and Town Clerk
held on April 7, 2025, April 11, 2025 and to Receive the Minutes from Executive Sessions January 13, 2025 and March 3, 2025
· Bicycle - Pedestrian Advisory Committee: 3 vacancies; 1 full member with a term expiration date of March 31, 2028; 2 alternates, 1st and 2nd with term expiration dates of March 31, 2027. Interview: Chris Martin and Michael Walters
· Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee: 1 vacancy; 2nd alternate, with a term expiration date of September 30, 2026. Interview: Paige Rahn
· Housing Board of Trustees: 4 vacancies; 1 full member with an expiration date of September 30, 2025 and 3 alternate positions with term expiration dates of January 31, 2027 (1st alternate), March 31, 2027 (2nd alternate) and March 31, 2028 (3rd alternate). Interview: Ryan Friend
Name of Applicant Kee-Aree LLC d/b/a Tong-D Fine Thai Cuisine, 156 Rear County Road
From: Siripong Aree and Angie Lim
Submitted by : Kee-Aree, LLC d/b/a Tong-D
156 Rear County Road, Barrington, RI
To: Siripoing Aree
Submitted by : Kee-Aree, LLC
d/b/a Tong-D Fine Thai Cuisine
156 Rear County Road, Barrington, RI
· INTRODUCTION(S):
o 2025-5 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 185 Zoning: Art II Definitions, Art XXII: Accessory Apartments; Art VI: Dimensional, Area and Lot Coverage Requirements; Art IX Nonconforming Uses; Art XXIV: Dev Plan Review; Art XXVIII: Cellular Com, Antenna Arrays/Towers; Art XXVII Low-Moderate Income Housing Mandatory Inclusionary Requirements; Substandard Lots - Barrington
o 2025-6 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 67 Animals: §67-11 Dogs prohibited from certain places.
o 2025-7 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 179 Vehicles and Traffic, Article IV Parking §Parking prohibited certain hours
· PUBLIC HEARINGS:
o 2025-4 an Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 19 Municipal Court; §19-8 Municipal Court Bailiff
· Department of Public Works:
· Legion and Middle Highway Paving Restoration
· Proclamation: National Public Works Week Proclamation May 18-24, 2025
· Resolution: Supporting the 2025 Composting and Organic Waste Diversion Act (H-5195/S-0104)
· Resolution: Municipal Support for House Bill 5393 – State Responsibility for Sidewalk Maintenance Along State Highways
(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.
· Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:00pm: Discuss and Act: Speed Cameras
· 2025-5 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 185 Zoning: Art II Definitions, Art XXII: Accessory Apartments; Art VI: Dimensional, Area and Lot Coverage Requirements; Art IX Nonconforming Uses; Art XXIV: Dev Plan Review; Art XXVIII: Cellular Com, Antenna Arrays/Towers; Art XXVII Low-Moderate Income Housing Mandatory Inclusionary Requirements; Substandard Lots - Barrington
· 2025-6 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 67 Animals: §67-11 Dogs prohibited from certain places.
· 2025-7 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 179 Vehicles and Traffic, Article IV Parking §Parking prohibited certain hours
· 42-46-5 (a) (2) Litigation (Lacy v Town of Burrillville, PC 2024-05161)
· Discuss Executive Session Minutes from April 7, 2025 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 May 1, 2025, at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Town of Barrington Web Site, and Secretary of State Web Site.