Johnston Town Council

1385 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI

           

 

 

Town Council Agenda

July 11, 2022

Johnston Municipal Court Building

 

 

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.

Town Sergeant, Stephen Mallane will lead with the Pledge of Allegiance

 

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

 

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

 

 

Award & Recognition Ceremonies

 

 

Status on Public Hearings

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

2022-CP-86

Petition 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; for referral to the Planning Board for an Advisory Opinion

Pending Planning Board Advisory Opinion

 

 

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

 

 

Ordinances to be Read

 

Licenses

 

2022-CP-77

Supreme Star Fitness, LLC / Location: 1395 Atwood Ave

Business Operating License- Change in Location

Holiday Sales-

Gym/Retail

Continued from June 13, 2022

 

 

2022-CP-94

DNS Restaurant Inc., d/b/a Red Ginger Restaurant / Location: 560 Killingly St

Restaurant License- Transfer

Holiday Sales-

Asian Restaurant-Dining and Take-out

 

 

2022-CP-95

D & P Painting / Location: 115 George Waterman Rd

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Exterior and Interior Painting

 

 

2022-CP-96

A Seed of Change / Location: 65 Archer Ave

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Support of Real Estate Agents- Gifts

 

 

2022-CP-97

Rock Candy Stained Glass / Location: 107 Brown Ave

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Designing and Creation of Stained Glass Artwork

 

 

2022-CP-98

Gel, Essentials. LLC d/b/a Gel Essentialz Distribution / Location: 1559 Hartford Ave

Business Operating License-

Beauty Products Distribution

 

 

2022-CP-99

The Punjab Indian Cuisine / Location: 1565 Plainfield Pike

Restaurant License- Transfer

Holiday Sales-

Indian Restaurant-

 

 

2022-CP-100

Sebastiani Boutique / Location: 15 S. Williams Street

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Online Sales of Handmade Handbags and other Items

 

 

2022-CP-101

Happyfaces Fundacion / Location: 13 Zanfagna Street

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Foundation Helping People in Need

 

 

2022-CP-102

Veer Corp d/b/a Quick Fuel Market / Location: 1601 Hartford Ave

Business Operating License-

Holiday Sales-

Gas/Convenience Store

 

 

2022-CP-103

Veer Corp d/b/a Quick Fuel Market / Location: 1601 Hartford Ave

Business Operating License-

Tobacco License-

Gas/Convenience Store

 

 

2022-CP-108

BBG Installations, LLC d/b/a Ocean State Appliance / Location: 2949 Hartford Ave

Business Operating License-

Holiday Sales-

Sales of New Appliances, Service & Installations

 

 

2022-CP-109

WAHDADLI xpress Trucking, LLC / Location: 31 Barnes Ave

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Trucking/Transportation

 

 

Liquor Licensing Commission

 

2022-L-8

DNS Restaurant d/b/a Red Ginger Restaurant / Location: 560 Killingly St

Class BV-Full Liquor License-

Transfer from KNS, Inc

Asian Restaurant-Dining & Take-Out

 

 

Constituent Requests

 

Unfinished Business

 

New Business

 

Resolution 2022-27

A Resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement to purchase Three Metal Storage containers for the Recreation Department

 

 

 

Resolution 2022-28

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a third party agreement for administrative services relating to Police Officers that are injured while on duty

 

 

 

Resolution 2022-29

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a third party agreement for administrative services relating to Firefighters that are injured while on duty

 

 

 

Resolution 2022-30

A Resolution conveying Assessor’s Plat 43, Lot 13 (873 Central Ave) and a portion of Assessor’s Plat 43, Lot 12 (90 Reservoir Ave) to the Local 57 Apprenticeship and Training Fund (formerly known as 2022-CP-85)

 

 

Resolution 2022-31

A Resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for Rainone Gym-Interior and Door Construction

 

 

 

Resolution 2022-32

A Resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for the design and construction of Three Metal Buildings for the Police, Fire and Public Works Departments

 

 

 

2022-CP-104

Petition for a Speed Calming Device for Harris Avenue submitted by  Timothy Pina for referral to the Police, Fire and Public Works Departments

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Abatements

 

2022-TO-7

Tax Assessor Abatements – July, 2022

 

 

Public Hearings for Ordinances

 

Approval of the minutes and transcripts from previous meetings

 

Transcripts Prepared by the Stenographer

June 13, 2022 Regular Meeting, Special Meeting and Executive Session

June 15, 2022 Special Meeting

 

Minutes prepared by the Town Clerk:

June 13, 2022 Regular Meeting, Special Meeting and Executive Session

June 15, 2022 Special Meeting

 

Claims

 

 

2022-CP-106

Claim from Jeanne M. Page for personal injuries

 

 

2022-CP-107

Claim from Elena D’Arezzo for a sewer back-up

 

 

Requests to be heard

 

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.

 

 

 

 

Adjournment

Attest:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vincent P. Baccari, Jr.,  Town Clerk

 

 

 

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