| Town Council Agenda | August 9, 2022 | Johnston Municipal Court Building |
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| Council President Russo will call the meeting to order at 7:00 PM at the Johnston Municipal Court Building located at 1600 Atwood Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919. |
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| Town Sergeant, Stephen Mallane will lead with the Pledge of Allegiance |
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| Please note: pursuant to Rule 3 Section E of the Town Council Rules, adopted by Resolution 2021-1, the Council shall adjourn at 10:30 p.m. and any unfinished business shall be carried to the fourth Monday of the month or to a date agreed upon by the Council. |
Roll Call |
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| District 1 – Councilwoman Linda L. Folcarelli District 2 – Councilwoman Lauren A. Garzone District 3 – Vice-President Joseph M. Polisena, Jr District 4 – President Robert V. Russo District 5 – Councilman Robert J. Civetti |
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Award & Recognition Ceremonies |
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Status on Public Hearings |
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| 2022-CP-47 | Petition for a Zone Change submitted by Attorney, Joseph Shekarchi on behalf of Trinity Properties of RI, LLC to change the Zone for 198 Shun Pike, Assessor’s Plat 33, Lot 63 from R-40 to Planned District For referral to the Planning Board for an Advisory Opinion Pending Planning Board Advisory Opinion |
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| Ordinance 2022-10 | An Ordinance amending Article II and Article III of Section 340 of the Town of Johnston Code of Ordinances; Said Ordinance amends the definitions and Use Table regarding Solar Energy Systems; for referral to the Planning Board for an Advisory Opinion Pending Planning Board Advisory Opinion |
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| 2022-CP-87 | Petition submitted by Robert A. Recchia, Jr requesting to abandon a portion of Naples Avenue, located on Assessor’s Plat 5 near Mill Street Pending Planning Board Advisory Opinion |
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| 2022-CP-105 | Petition submitted by Mohamed and Rhonda Sasa to purchase a portion of land abutting Assessor’s Plat 46-2, Lot 56 For Referral to the Planning Board for an Advisory Opinion Pending Planning Board Advisory Opinion |
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Ordinances to be Read |
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| Ordinance 2022-16 | An Ordinance Establishing Chapter 92 entitled “Cannabis”, Article I “Public Consumption Prohibited” of the Town of Johnston Code of Ordinances. Said Ordinance prohibits the consumption of Cannabis on Town Property including Parks, Recreational Facilities or any other Public Property or Building including but not limited to Public Schools |
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Licenses |
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| 2022-CP-77 | |
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| 2022-CP-110 | |
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| 2022-CP-111 | |
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| 2022-CP-112 | |
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| 2022-CP-113 | |
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| 2022-CP-114 | |
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| 2022-CP-115 | |
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| 2022-CP-116 | |
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| 2022-CP-117 | |
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| 2022-CP-118 | |
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Liquor Licensing Commission |
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Constituent Requests |
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Unfinished Business |
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New Business |
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| Resolution 2022-33 | A Resolution ratifying a Tentative Agreement between the Town and the International Brotherhood of Police Officers, Local 307 Union |
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| Resolution 2022-34 | A Resolution Requesting to place the following question on the Ballot for the Regular Election to be held on November 8, 2022 to the voters “Shall new Cannabis related licenses for businesses involved in the cultivation, manufacture, laboratory testing and for the retail sale of adult recreational use of Cannabis be issued in the Town? |
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| Resolution 2022-35 | A Resolution ratifying a Mutual Aid Agreement between the Town of Johnston and the other 38 cities and Towns to also include the State’s Institutions of Higher Education |
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| Resolution 2022-36 | A Resolution Awarding the Bid and Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement for the Required Revaluation of Real Property in the Town of Johnston |
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| Resolution 2022-37 | A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement for the Purchase of Two New Lawn Mowers for the Recreation Department |
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| Resolution 2022-38 | A Resolution ratifying an amendment to a lease agreement for Calef School by and between the Town and Tri-County Community Action Agency |
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| 2022-CP-119 | Petition for the installation of a Speed Calming Device on Brenda Drive for referral to the Police, Fire and Public Works Departments |
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Abatements |
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| 2022-TO-8 | Tax Assessor Abatements – August, 2022 |
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Public Hearings for Ordinances |
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| Ordinance 2022-11 | An Ordinance Amending Article XVII, Chapter 220, Section 90 of the Town of Johnston Code of Ordinances Entitled “Through Trucking” Said Ordinance would prohibit through Trucking on Tabor Drive, Teakwood Drive and Milton Street |
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| Ordinance 2022-13 | An Ordinance ordering the assessment and collection of property tax on the ratable real estate, tangible personal property and an excise tax on registered motor vehicles and trailers |
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| Ordinance 2022-14 | An Ordinance authorizing the Town to issue, not to exceed $215,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Notes and Other Evidences of Indebtedness to finance the Construction, Additions, Renovation, Improvement, Alteration, Repair, Furnishing and Equipping of Schools and School Facilities throughout the Town |
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| Ordinance 2022-15 | Petition formerly known as 2022-CP-86 submitted by Hartford Realty Holdings, LLC to change the Zone on Assessor’s Plat 54, Lot 97 on Hartford Avenue from a B-3 to B-2 Zoning District-Ordinance will not be heard at this time due to lack of a sponsor |
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Approval of the minutes and transcripts from previous meetings |
| Transcripts Prepared by the Stenographer Minutes prepared by the Town Clerk: July 11, 2022 Regular Meeting, Special Meeting and Executive Session July 13, 2022 Special Meeting/Budget Hearing |
Claims |
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| 2022-CP-120 | Claim from Kyle Saritelli for a sewer backup |
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| 2022-CP-121 | Claim from Albert Carruolo for damage to his window |
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| 2022-CP-122 | Claim from Cody Pezzullo for damages |
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| 2022-CP-123 | Claim from Michael Pullano for damage to his vehicle |
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Requests to be heard |
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| Please note: pursuant to Resolution 2021-1 of the Johnston Town Council, any person requesting to address the Council shall be heard for a maximum of 3 minutes. This will be strictly enforced. The Council may not take any action on matters appearing in the request to be heard portion of the agenda. |
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Adjournment |
| Attest: | |
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| Vincent P. Baccari, Jr., Town Clerk |
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