| Town Council Agenda | March 14, 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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| 2021-CP-182 | Petition from Peter St Lawrence to abandon a portion of Genoa Street on Assessor’s Plat 5 Pending Planning Board Advisory Opinion |
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| 2021-CP-194 | Petition submitted by Edward R. McCormick III on behalf of Russell and Tracy Boehm and Patrick and Kelly Martin to abandon a portion of Matthew Drive on Assessor’s Plat 57 Pending Planning Board Advisory Opinion |
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| 2022-CP-6 | Petition submitted by J.R. Vinagro Corporation to abandon a portion of Buck Hill Road on Assessor’s Plat 30, Lots 116 through 124 Pending Planning Board Advisory Opinion |
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Ordinances to be Read |
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| Ordinance 2022-4 | An Ordinance Creating Article VI, Chapter 31 adding “The Establishment of the Compensated Absence Retirement Escrow Fund” Proposed Ordinance creates a fund to help cover compensation to employees upon their separation from the Town |
| Ordinance 2022-5 | An Ordinance Establishing the Creation of the Town of Johnston Capital Projects Fund. Proposed Ordinance creates a fund to be used for Road Improvement, Maintenance Projects, Property, Facilities and Equipment |
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Licenses |
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| 2022-CP-5 | |
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| 2022-CP-21 | |
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| 2022-CP-22 | |
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| 2022-CP-23 | |
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| 2022-CP-24 | |
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| 2022-CP-25 | |
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| 2022-CP-26 | |
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| 2022-CP-27 | |
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Liquor Licensing Commission |
| 2022-L-2 | |
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Constituent Requests |
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Unfinished Business |
New Business |
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| Resolution 2022-5 | A Resolution requesting that the Johnston Delegation in the General Assembly oppose House Bill 2022-H-6638 Entitled “Opening the Market for Housing in Urban Areas” |
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| Resolution 2022-6 | A Resolution directing the Finance Director to contribute $3,500,000 to the Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund (OPEB) utilizing reserves from the Town’s Healthcare Management Internal Service Fund |
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| Resolution 2022-7 | A Resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for a Court Floor Refurbishment for the Rainone Gym Renovations |
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| Resolution 2022-8 | A Resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for a HVAC Mechanical System Installation for the Rainone Gym Renovations |
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| Resolution 2022-9 | A Resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for a Fire Protection System Installation for the Rainone Gym Renovations |
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| 2022-CP-28 | Appointment to the Municipal Land Trust: Retired Member requesting re-appointment to the Board |
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| 2022-CP-29 | Appointment to the Library Board of Trustees: Retired Member requesting re-appointment to the Board |
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Abatements |
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| 2022-TO-3 | Tax Assessor Abatements – March, 2022 |
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Public Hearings for Ordinances |
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Approval of the minutes and transcripts from previous meetings |
| Transcripts Prepared by the Stenographer February 14, 2022 Regular Meeting, Special Meeting and Executive Session March 2, 2022 Special Meeting & Executive Session Minutes prepared by the Town Clerk: February 14, 2022 Regular Meeting, Special Meeting and Executive Session March 2, 2022 Special Meeting & Executive Session |
Claims |
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| 2022-CP-30 | Claim from Paul Dooley for damage to his mailbox |
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| 2022-CP-31 | Claim from Diane Tresca for damage to her mailbox |
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| 2022-CP-32 | Claim from Robert Johnson for damage to his mailbox |
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| 2022-CP-33 | Claim from Arlene Pontarelli for vehicle damage |
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| 2022-CP-34 | Claim from Domenic Argenti for damage to his mailbox |
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| 2022-CP-35 | Claim from Oluleke Akanji for damages |
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| 2022-CP-36 | Claim from Nerieda Zayas for damage to her 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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| 2022-CP-37 | Lynn Grissom to discuss: Comprehensive Plan and Winsor Property Project |
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| 2022-CP-38 | Bonnie Dibble to discuss: Solar Development in Residential Property |
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| 2022-CP-39 | Chris Dibble to discuss: Against Solar Developments Proposed in the Town |
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| 2022-CP-40 | Wayne J. Forrest to discuss: Solar Panel Development-Possible Moratorium on West End Development |
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Adjournment |
| Attest: | |
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| Vincent P. Baccari, Jr., Town Clerk |
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