TOWN OF BARRINGTON, RI

BARRINGTON TOWN COUNCIL

6:30 pm Monday, June 1, 2026

Barrington Town Hall, Council Chamber

283 County Road, Barrington, RI

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

A MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL SITTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS

TRUSTEES OF THE AMEY TUCKER SPENCER FUND

SPENCER BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA

1. Call to Order

2. Approve: Minutes from the Spencer Trust meeting held on September 8, 2025.

3. Discuss and Act: Spencer Budget for FY2027

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

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. EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RI GENERAL LAWS

· Discuss Executive Session Minutes from May 4, 2026, for placement on the Council agenda to “receive”.

· Closed Pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2) – Litigation - ACP Shopping Center Assoc., LLC, v. Michelle DiMeo, PC-2025-05821.”

· Adjourn Executive Session

· Reconvene into Open Session

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

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. (#5 - #16)

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

• Tree Planting & Removal: May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026– 50 trees removed/ 82 trees planted

• Barrington Yacht Club 2026 Sunfish North American Regatta, June 4^th to June 7^th, Town Beach

7. *Accept: Resignations:

• Board of Assessment Review: James Berenback, effective immediately

8. *Approve: Reappointments to Boards and Commissions: (none)

9. *Accept Monthly Department Reports (April):

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 (none)

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: One (1) 2018 Ford Explorer, and two (2) 2017 Ford Explorers

12. *Acknowledge Correspondence: BAY Team monthly report, BCWA monthly report

13. *Acknowledge Receipt of Boards and Commissions Minutes and Recommendations

• Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Recommended Improvements to East Bay Bike Path and Roadway Crossings

• Parks and Recreation Commission minutes

14. *Accept the Minutes: Town Council meeting held on April 23, 2026; May 4, 2026; and May 8, 2026, and receive the minutes from Executive Session May 4, 2026

15. *Approve: Private Detective License: Craig Nicewicz, 18 Salisbury Road, Barrington, RI

16. *Approve: Grant of Easement

• EAM Barrington High School, Lincoln Ave

17. Discuss and Act: Interviews and Appointments:

• Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory: (1 vacancy: 1 alternate with term expiration date of March 31, 2028)

o Interview: Sofia Graham

18. Discuss and Act: School Committee Request for Waiver of Local Fees for School Construction Project

19. Approve: Class F License: Barrington Farm School,

100 Federal Road, Barrington, RI to serve beer & wine at Farm to Table Event on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 4:00pm-8:00PM; Rain Date: August 2, 2026

20. Discuss and Act: Bids

• Bay Spring Community Center

o Furnishings and Fixtures

o IT and Audio-Visual Equipment

21. Discuss and Act: FY 2027 Municipal Budget

22. Discuss and Act: Financial Town Referendum (FTR) Charter Changes

23. Discuss and Act: Proposed Contract with Your Neighborhood Sauna (Sauna Kuhl) to operate at Barrington Town Beach

24. Discuss and Act: Ordinances

INTRODUCTION(S) (none)

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

• 2026-3 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 169 Taxation Veterans and Totally Disabled

• 2026-4 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 169 Taxation (Blind Category)

• 2026-5 Native Plant Ordinance

25. 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.

26. Set Agenda: for the next meeting of the Council: Monday, July 27, 2026, at 6:30pm, in Council Chamber

a. Salary Ordinance

b. Resolution: Amending Chapter A225: Dog/Cat Fees

c. Charter Changes – FTR

d. Spencer Trust – Downpayment Assistance Program

27. 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: May 28, 2026, at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Town of Barrington Web Site, and Secretary of State Web Site