Johnston Town Council

1385 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI

           

 

 

Town Council Agenda

May 9, 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

 

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

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

2022-CP-50

Petition for a Zone Change submitted by Attorney, Joseph Shekarchi on behalf of David and Paula Corsi to change the Zone for the parcels between 278-300 Morgan Avenue, Assessor’s Plat 6, Lot 44 from R-20 to B-1

For referral to the Planning Board for an Advisory Opinion

Pending Planning Board Advisory Opinion

 

 

Ordinances to be Read

 

Licenses

 

2022-CP-42

Malone Carpentry / Location: 6 Macera Farm Road

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Residential Carpentry

Continued from April 11, 2022

 

 

2022-CP-45

Keystone Novelties Distributors, LLC d/b/a Keystone Fireworks / Location: 1395 Atwood Avenue

Hawkers/Peddlers License-

Temporary Tent Sales of RI Legal Sparkler Products

June 22, 2022 through July 5, 2022

Continued from April 11, 2022

 

 

2022-CP-48

Fun In The City / Location: 39H Greenville Avenue

Business Operating License-

Holiday Sales-

Bouncy House Rentals

Continued from April 11, 2022

 

 

2022-CP-49

Jills Lane / Location: 7 ½ Apple Tree Lane

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Amazon Seller

Continued from April 11, 2022

 

 

2022-CP-52

Plainfield Pike Flea Market / Location: 2111 Plainfield Pike

Flea Market License-

Flea Market held on Sundays Only-April 1st- November 31st

 

 

2022-CP-53

JC Polishing Company / Location: 928 Plainfield Street

Business Operating License-

Jewelry Polishing

 

 

2022-CP-54

JT Associates, Inc d/b/a AAA Mobile Warehousing / Location: Assessor’s Plat 4, Lot 296- John Street

Business Operating License-

Container Rentals

 

 

2022-CP-55

Rhode Island Original / Location: 6 Oak Hill Drive

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Online Apparel Store

 

 

2022-CP-56

NYL Spa, Inc d/b/a Beyond Nails / Location: 1440 Hartford Avenue

Business Operating License- Transfer

Nail Salon

 

 

2022-CP-57

Sunny Smile Group III, LLC d/b/a Aspen Dental/ Location: 1384 Hartford Avenue

Business Operating License-

Dental Office

 

 

2022-CP-58

Inspire me by RG/ Location: 45 Rotary Drive

Hawker Peddler License-

Handmade Bracelets sold at events including-Flea Markets, Craft Shows and Expos

 

 

2022-CP-59

Liberty Disposal, LLC / Location: 130 Shun Pike

Rubbish Removal License-

Holiday Sales-

Rubbish Trucks-7

Trash Removal-Roll-off Containers to Residential and commercial clients

 

 

2022-CP-60

Musicians Corner/ Location: 653 Killingly Street

Business Operating License-

Music Lessons and Instrument sales and repairs

 

 

2022-CP-61

Gather Farm, LLC d/b/a Gather Farm/ Location: 380 Greenville Avenue

Business Operating License-

Holiday Sales-

Farm-Growing Vegetables and Berries

 

 

2022-CP-63

Emergency Training RI, LLC/ Location: 609 Killingly Street

Business Operating License-

EMT, CPR & First Aid Classes

 

 

2022-CP-64

Mr. Chimney, Inc d/b/a Chimney Ninja/ Location: 867 Greenville Avenue

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only-

Change of location

Chimney Sweeping and Inspections- Gas Fireplace, Woodstove and Pellet Stove Installations

 

 

2022-CP-65

Vinny’s Flowers/ Location: 135 Putnam Pike

Hawker/Peddler License-

Selling Flowers at the location on May 7th and May 8th – 7am to 8pm

2022-CP-66

Annual Renewal of All Town Business licenses For Year 2022-2023

 

 

Liquor Licensing Commission

 

 

2022-L-3

Friends of the Johnston Senior Center/ Location: 1291 Hartford Avenue

Class F- Special License- Beer and Wine-

Wine & Paint Party- May 25th, 2022 6-8 pm

Dinner Dance- June 17, 2022 6-10 pm

 

 

2022-CP-76

101 Bar & Grill, Inc d/b/a Bar 101/ Location: 1478 Atwood Avenue, Suites 103, 104 & 105

Patio License-

Expansion of business to outdoor area

Constituent Requests

 

Unfinished Business

 

2022-CP-11

The Town of Johnston Police and Firefighters Pension System Actuarial Reports & Schedules as of June 30, 2021

Continued from February 14, 2022

 

 

New Business

 

2022-CP-67

Council Committee Appointments of Chair and Vice- Chair by the Council President pursuant to Rule 14 of the Town Council Rules for the Standing Committees of: Finance, Audit and Purchasing, Public Safety and Licenses, Claims, Federal Funds, Economic Development, and School District Affairs

 

 

2022-CP-68

Petition from National Grid & Verizon to install a new Jointly owned pole #1 on Joy Street

 

 

2022-CP-69

Petition from National Grid & Verizon to relocate Jointly owned pole #4 on Belfield Drive

 

 

2022-CP-70

Resolution 2022-04-21 from the Johnston School Committee relinquishing the care, control and management of the George C. Calef School Located at 7 Waveland Street to the Johnston Town Council; for referral to the Planning Board for an Advisory Opinion

 

 

Resolution 2022-16

A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for a first amendment to an existing Tower Lease Agreement between the Town and T-Mobile Northeast, LLC located at 7 Waveland Avenue

 

 

Resolution 2022-17

A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for a Tower Lease Agreement between the Town and DISH Wireless, LLC for the Tower located at 1520 Atwood Avenue

 

 

Resolution 2022-18

A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the Town and Citizens Bank N.A for the use of the recreational fields and walking trails at the Citizens Bank Corporate Complex

 

 

Resolution 2022-19

A Resolution requesting that the Rainone Gym’s scoreboard be inscribed acknowledging that it was donated by the Mayor

 

 

Resolution 2022-20

A Resolution requesting a transfer of funds to the Rainone Gym Capital Improvements Fund

 

 

Resolution 2022-21

A Resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for Exterior and Interior Painting at the Rainone Gym

 

 

Resolution 2022-22

A Resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for the Installation of a Fire Alarm System at the Rainone Gym

 

 

Abatements

 

2022-TO-5

Tax Assessor Abatements – May, 2022

 

 

Public Hearings for Ordinances

 

Approval of the minutes and transcripts from previous meetings

 

Transcripts Prepared by the Stenographer

 

 

Minutes prepared by the Town Clerk:

April 11, 2022 Regular Meeting, Special Meeting & Executive Session

 

Claims

 

 

2022-CP-71

Claim from Justin Albergaria for damage to his sprinklers

 

 

2022-CP-72

Claim from Barbara Chadwick for damage to her vehicle

 

 

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.

 

2022-CP-73

Lorraine Natale to discuss- Zoning Code Questions-Notice to abutters

 

 

2022-CP-74

Cindy Salvato to discuss- Zone Changes/Personal Water Well Contamination from any Zone Changes

 

Adjournment

Attest:

 

 

 

 

 

Vincent P. Baccari, Jr.,  Town Clerk

 

 

 

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