| Town Council Agenda | April 14, 2025 | 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 2025-1, 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. |
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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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| 2024-CP-173 | Petition submitted by Mohamad Yaser & Rhonda Sasa to change the zone map for Assessor’s Plat 8, Lot 14 on Morgan Avenue from R-20 to R-7 for referral to the Planning Board for an advisory opinion Pending Planning Board Advisory Opinion |
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| 2025-CP-10 | Petition submitted by Bachar Sasa to change the zone map for Assessor’s Plat 43, Lots 264 & 265 on Shun Pike from R-40 to I-Industrial for referral to the Planning Board for an advisory opinion |
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| Ordinance 2025-2 | An Ordinance in amendment of Article IV, Section § 340-16 of Chapter 340 entitled “Industrial Performance Standards” of the Town of Johnston Code of Ordinances. Said ordinance sets requirements for the covering of Dirt Mounds Pending Planning Board Advisory Opinion |
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| Ordinance 2025-4 | An Ordinance in amendment of Article IV, Section § 340-16 of Chapter 340 entitled “Industrial Performance Standards” of the Town of Johnston Code of Ordinances. Said ordinance amends the section regarding noise, for referral to the Planning Board Advisory Opinion Pending Planning Board Advisory Opinion |
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Ordinances to be Read |
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Licenses |
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| 2024-CP-166 | |
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| 2025-CP-23 | |
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| 2025-CP-25 | |
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| 2025-CP-31 | |
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| 2025-CP-32 | |
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| 2025-CP-33 | |
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| 2025-CP-34 | |
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| 2025-CP-35 | |
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| 2025-CP-36 | |
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| 2025-CP-37 | |
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| 2025-CP-38 | |
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| 2025-CP-39 | |
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| 2025-CP-40 | |
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| 2025-CP-41 | |
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Liquor Licensing Commission |
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| 2025-L-2 | Full-Service Restaurant |
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| 2025-L-3 | Restaurant serving Indian food |
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| 2025-L-4 | Cigar sales & lounge |
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Constituent Requests |
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Unfinished Business |
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| 2025-CP-17 | Petition submitted by Marie Michael to purchase a parcel of land from the Town known as Assessor’s Plat 33, Lot 23 for referral to the Planning Board for an advisory opinion Pending Planning Board Advisory Opinion |
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New Business |
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| 2025-CP-42 | Petition from Narragansett Electric and Verizon New England, LLC to install two new jointly owned poles #P-2-50 & P-5 on Spruce Street |
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| Resolution 2025-19 | A Resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for Tree Removal Services at the Simmons Lower Reservoir Dam |
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| Resolution 2025-20 | A Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for studies and permitting services for the Simmons Lower Reservoir Dam |
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| Resolution 2025-21 | A Resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for the statistical revaluation of real property services |
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| Resolution 2025-22 | A Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for study and design services for a Stormwater System for Salina Avenue |
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Abatements |
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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 July 8, 2024 Regular Meeting March 10, 2025 Special Meeting August 13, 2024 Regular Meeting April 3, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes prepared by the Town Clerk: March 10, 2025 Regular Meeting April 3, 2025 Special Meeting |
Claims |
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| 2025-CP-43 | Claim from Anthony S. Buglio, Esq., on behalf of Rene Lewis Walton for injuries |
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Requests to be heard |
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| Please note: pursuant to Section 8 of the Johnston Town Council Rules, 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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Show Cause Hearing |
| 2025-CP-44 | Café Vino; Location- 235 Greenville Avenue- Show Cause Hearing for BYOB License |
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Adjournment |
| Attest: | |
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| Vincent P. Baccari, Jr., Town Clerk |
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