| Town Council Agenda | May 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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Licenses |
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| 2024-CP-52 | |
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| 2024-CP-53 | |
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| 2024-CP-54 | |
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| 2024-CP-55 | |
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| 2024-CP-56 | |
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| 2024-CP-57 | |
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| 2024-CP-58 | |
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| 2024-CP-59 | |
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| 2024-CP-60 | |
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| 2024-CP-61 | |
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| 2024-CP-62 | |
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| 2024-CP-63 | |
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| 2024-CP-64 | |
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| 2024-CP-65 | |
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| 2024-CP-66 | |
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| 2024-CP-67 | |
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| 2024-CP-68 | |
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| 2024-CP-69 | |
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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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| 2024-CP-70 | Presentation by the Charter Review Commission for Recommendations to the Town Council for Proposed Charter Amendments |
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| Resolution 2024-9 | A Resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for Information Technology Services for the support, maintenance and administration of the Town’s computer network |
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| Resolution 2024-10 | A Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement between the Town and the Northern Rhode Island Conservation District, to also provide matching funds for a grant in order to acquire three properties on Salina Avenue in response to constant flooding in the area |
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| Resolution 2024-11 | A Resolution awarding a bid for an update to the Town’s Sewer Facilities Plan |
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| Resolution 2024-12 | A Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for services related to compliance with the RI Clean Water Act and RIPDES permit for filing an MS4 |
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| Resolution 2024-13 | A Resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the mayor to enter an agreement for Annual Audit Services as required by State Law |
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| Resolution 2024-14 | A Resolution authorizing a change order to the existing agreement between the Town and DiPrete Engineering for engineering services for the Waterman Avenue Drainage Design |
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| Resolution 2024-15 | A Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into agreements for On-Call Engineering Services to address issues that require a quick response |
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| Resolution 2024-16 | A Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for engineering services to draft a plan for the Johnston War Memorial Park drainage issues |
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| Resolution 2024-17 | A Resolution requesting that the RI General Assembly amend Public Law 1964, Chapter 120 to provide expanded authority and jurisdiction to the Municipal Court and Housing Court of the Town of Johnston |
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| Resolution 2024-18 | A Resolution authorizing a change order to the agreement between the Town and Rosciti Construction, Co, Ltd for the installation of a water supply, sewer discharge and electricity for the Splash Pad at the Johnston War Memorial Park |
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| Resolution 2024-19 | A Resolution authorizing a change order to the agreement between the Town and MD Development to allow an increase in funding for additional site work that is required |
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| Resolution 2024-20 | A Resolution authorizing a change order to the agreement between the Town and MD Development to amend the original plan of two Storage Buildings for the Police and Fire Departments and to instead construct a Multi-Purpose Building at Woodlake Park and a Facilities Building at Memorial Park for the Department of Buildings and Grounds |
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| 2024-CP-71 | Petition submitted by Mark Ward for a Speed Bump on Lyman Avenue for referral to the Fire, Police and Public Works Departments |
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| 2024-CP-72 | Re-appointment of Lisa Filipelli to the Library Board of Trustees |
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| 2024-CP-73 | Re-appointment of Denese Carpenter to the Library Board of Trustees |
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| 2024-CP-74 | Re-appointment of Joseph Anzelone to the Zoning Board |
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| 2024-CP-75 | Re-appointment of Albert Colannino, Jr. to the Zoning Board as the first alternate |
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| 2024-CP-76 | Re-appointment of Dennis D. Cardillo to the Zoning Board as the second alternate |
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| 2024-CP-77 | Appointment to a vacant position on the Retirement Board due to the resignation of Susana Carlino |
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Abatements |
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| 2024-TO-5 | Tax Assessor Abatements – May, 2024 |
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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 Minutes prepared by the Town Clerk: April 8, 2024 Regular Meeting |
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Claims |
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| 2024-CP-78 | Claim from William and Cylie Prescott for damage to their vehicle |
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| 2024-CP-79 | Claim from Joseph Monti III for damage to his vehicle |
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| 2024-CP-80 | Claim from Progressive on behalf of Sherri Sharpe for damage to her vehicle |
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| 2024-CP-81 | Claim from Joseph Antonelli 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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| 2024-CP-82 | Deb Keogh to discuss: Market Basket |
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| 2024-CP-83 | Deb Keogh to discuss: Water Problem |
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Adjournment |
| Attest: | |
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| Vincent P. Baccari, Jr., Town Clerk |
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