| Town Council Agenda | August 13, 2024 | 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 2023-4, 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. |
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Roll Call |
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| District 1 – Councilwoman Linda L. Folcarelli District 2 – Vice-President Lauren A. Garzone District 3 – Councilman Alfred T. Carnevale District 4 – President Robert V. Russo District 5 – Councilman Robert J. Civetti |
| Votes may be taken on any or all items on this agenda |
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Award & Recognition Ceremonies |
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Status on Public Hearings |
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| Ordinance 2024-3 | An Ordinance Amending Section 1-18 of Chapter 1 entitled “Discretionary Authority of Municipal Court Judges” of the Town of Johnston Code of Ordinances Pending Legislation from the RI General Assembly |
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Ordinances to be Read |
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| Ordinance 2024-12 | An Ordinance amending Chapter 98-24 of the Town of Johnston Code of Ordinances entitled “Excessive Dog Barking Ordinance” |
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Licenses |
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| 2024-CP-85 | |
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| 2024-CP-101 | |
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| 2024-CP-114 | |
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| 2024-CP-115 | |
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| 2024-CP-116 | |
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| 2024-CP-117 | |
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| 2024-CP-118 | |
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| 2024-CP-119 | |
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| 2024-CP-120 | |
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| 2024-CP-121 | |
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| 2024-CP-122 | |
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| 2024-CP-123 | |
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| 2024-CP-124 | |
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| 2024-CP-125 | |
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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 2024-40 | A Resolution adopting a policy for the exhibition of flags on Town buildings and Town Property |
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| Resolution 2024-41 | A Resolution authorizing the sale of a parcel of land know as Assessor’s Plat 13, Lot 142 on Dyerville Avenue to Jessica & Corey Harris |
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| Resolution 2024-42 | A Resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for the installation of an Electrical Hot Box on Atwood Avenue behind the Police Station |
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| Resolution 2024-43 | A Resolution awarding a bid and ratifying an agreement for Street Paving Services |
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| 2024-CP-126 | Petition submitted by Stephanie Galasso for a speed bump on Flanders Street for referral to the Police, Fire and Public Works Departments |
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| 2024-CP-127 | Petition from Narragansett Electric and Verizon New England, Inc., to install a new jointly owned pole-#P-139-50 on Atwood Avenue for service to the new elementary school |
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| 2024-CP-128 | Re-appointment of Joseph Rotella to the Library Board of Trustees |
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| 2024-CP-129 | Re-appointment of Raymond Bruzzese to the Library Board of Trustees |
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| 2024-CP-130 | Re-appointment of Steven Mandarelli to the Johnston Smithfield Juvenile Hearing Board |
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| 2024-CP-131 | Re-appointment of Richard J. DelFino III to the Johnston Smithfield Juvenile Hearing Board |
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| 2024-CP-132 | Re-appointment of Beverly Williams to the Johnston Housing Authority |
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| 2024-CP-133 | Appointment to the Senior Citizens Advisory Board- District 1 position to fill the vacancy of Robert Piscione |
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Abatements |
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| 2024-TO-8 | Tax Assessor Abatements – August, 2024 (this also includes 2024-TO-7, which was continued from the July meeting) |
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Public Hearings for Ordinances |
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| Ordinance 2024-8 | An Ordinance Creating Article XIV Entitled “Re-Development Agency” of the Town of Johnston Code of Ordinances |
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| Ordinance 2024-9 | An Ordinance amending Chapter 298 Entitled “Stormwater Management” of the Town of Johnston Code of Ordinances |
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| Ordinance 2024-10 | An Ordinance amending Chapter 340 Entitled “Zoning” of the Town of Johnston Code of Ordinances. Said Ordinance proposes amendments regarding Shelters, Boarding, Daycare & Grooming Services of Animal and also Breeding Kennels |
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| Ordinance 2024-11 | An Ordinance Authorizing the Borrowing of up to $300,000 for the purpose of financing the planning of improvements to the Town’s Stormwater and Sewer Facilities and authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Notes or Bonds for such purposes |
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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 8, 2024 Regular Meeting July 17, 2024 Special Meeting |
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Claims |
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| 2024-CP-134 | Claim from Melissa Moriarty for damage to her vehicle |
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| 2024-CP-135 | Claim from Leslie Tuchapsky, Esq on behalf of Carmine Borelli for a sewer back up |
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Requests to be heard |
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| Please note: pursuant to Resolution 2023-4 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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| 2024-CP-136 | Chris Gosetti to discuss: Plans to open the Greystone Bridge |
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Adjournment |
| Attest: | |
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| Vincent P. Baccari, Jr., Town Clerk |
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