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| Johnston Town Council |
| Town Council Agenda | July 8, 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. | ||||
| 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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| An Ordinance Creating Article XIV Entitled “Re-Development Agency” of the Town of Johnston Code of Ordinances | ||||
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| An Ordinance amending Chapter 298 Entitled “Stormwater Management” of the Town of Johnston Code of Ordinances | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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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Licenses | ||||
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| TW Properties/ Location: 49 Mulberry Circle Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only Property Management Continued from May 13, 2024 | ||||
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| Advantage Kitchens Baths Countertops and Floors d/b/a Advantage/ Location: 1232 Hartford Ave Business Operating License- Design and Sales of Cabinetry, Countertops & Flooring Continued from June 10, 2024 | ||||
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| Sivo and Sons, LLC d/b/a Sivo and Sons/ Location: 8 Nicole Lane Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only Landscaping & Junk Removal | ||||
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| Plainfield Pike Farmer’s Market/ Location: 2111 Plainfield Pike Business Operating License- Farmer’s Market-April- September two Saturdays per month; 9am to 2pm | ||||
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| Handyman Service/ Location: 36 N Long Street Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only Construction Re-modeling | ||||
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| Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Johnston, LLC d/b/a Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Johnston / Location: 2109 Hartford Avenue Business Operating License- In-patient Rehabilitation Hospital | ||||
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| Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Johnston, LLC d/b/a Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Johnston / Location: 2109 Hartford Avenue Restaurant License- In-patient Rehabilitation Hospital | ||||
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| Santa’s Doggie Workshop, LLC / Location: 1665 Hartford Avenue Business Operating License- Dog Grooming and Doggie Daycare | ||||
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Liquor Licensing Commission | ||||
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Constituent Requests | ||||
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Unfinished Business | ||||
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| 2024-CP-50 | Petition submitted by Jessica & Corey Harris for the purchase of a vacant abutting parcel of land know as Assessor’s Plat 13, Lot 142 Pending Planning Board Advisory Opinion | |||
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New Business | ||||
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| Petition from Narragansett Electric and Verizon New England, Inc., to install 5 new jointly owned poles-#2-84, #-2-50, #2-51, #2-53 & #2-55 on Orchard Court | ||||
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| Petition for a speed calming device on River Drive submitted by Sarah Bessette For referral to the Police, Fire and Public Works Departments | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| A Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into a third-party agreement for administrative services relating to Fire Fighters that are injured while on duty | ||||
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| A Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for On-Call Engineering Services to address issues that require a quick response | ||||
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| A Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for a Conceptual Design Proposal to address the Pocasset Reserve Stormwater Flooding | ||||
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| A Resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for the development of a Master Plan for Woodlake Park | ||||
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| 2024-CP-108 | Update for the proposal for the truck only entrance at Market Basket to mitigate traffic issues for Hargreaves Street | |||
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| 2024-CP-109 | Presentation by Marcum, LLP of the Town’s 2023 Financial Statement Audit Results | |||
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Abatements | ||||
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| Tax Assessor Abatements – July, 2024 | ||||
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Public Hearings for Ordinances | ||||
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| An Ordinance ordering the assessment and collection of property tax on the ratable real estate and tangible personal property | ||||
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Approval of the minutes and transcripts from previous meetings | ||||
| Transcripts Prepared by the Stenographer March 11, 2024 Regular Meeting, Special Meeting & Executive Session March 28 5:30pm Special Meeting and Executive Session March 28, 2024 6:00pm Special Meeting April 8, 2024 Regular Meeting May 21, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes prepared by the Town Clerk: June 10, 2024 Regular Meeting June 26, 2024 Special Meeting/Budget Hearing | ||||
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Claims | ||||
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| 2024-CP-110 | Claim from Michael Kashouh for damage to his vehicle | |||
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| 2024-CP-111 | Claim from Leza Williamson for damage to her vehicle | |||
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| 2024-CP-112 | Claim from Grant Shippee for damage to his vehicle | |||
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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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Adjournment | ||||
| Attest: | | |||
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| Vincent P. Baccari, Jr., Town Clerk | ||||