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 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.

                                               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

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

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

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

2025-CP-102

Belly Busters:

Mobile Food Truck License-

Continued from July 14, 2025

2025-CP-110

Danielle’s Hair Studio/ Location: 269 Greenville Ave., Suite 4

Business Operating License-

Hair Salon, cutting, coloring, blow-dry and styling

2025-CP-111

KCD Plainfield, LLC d/b/a Exclusive Autobody/ Location: 1761 Plainfield Pike

Autobody License- Transfer of Ownership

Auto body work

2025-CP-112

Maya Productions, LLC/ Location: 557 Killingly St, Unit C

Business Operating License-

Photography and video services

2025-CP-113

Shine From Within Salon/ Location: 269 Greenville Ave., Suite A

Business Operating License-

Hair styling

2025-CP-114

Quest Diagnostics, LLC/ Location: 26 Putnam Pike

Business Operating License-

Blood and specimen collection for laboratory testing

2025-CP-115

Sharpening Services/Stay Sharp/ Location: 472 Central Ave.

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Blade sharpening services

2025-CP-116

El Primero, LLC d/b/a Mexizol Rincon De Mexico/ Location: 678 Killingly St., Units D&E

Restaurant License- Transfer

Holiday Sales-

Full Service Mexican Restaurant

2025-CP-117

Grey Forge Studios, LLC d/b/a Grey Forge Studios/ Location: 103 Grand View Ave.

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Sales of scale models, miniatures, dioramas & 3-D printing

2025-CP-118

Lavish Nails & Spa, LLC d/b/a Lavish Nails & Spa/ Location: 1501 Atwood Ave., Unit 4

Business Operating License-

Holiday Sales-

Manicures and pedicures

2025-CP-119

Through The Glass Co. / Location: 32 Leading St.

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Professional window cleaning

2025-CP-120

Lemon Lane:

Mobile Food Truck License-

2025-CP-121

RCK:

Mobile Food Truck License-

Lemonade Truck

2025-CP-122

Thrive Food Sales, LLC d/b/a Thrive Food Sales/ Location: 10 Setian Circle

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Food Brokerage

2025-CP-123

The Chicken Coop Kitchen and Bar, LLC d/b/a The Chicken Coop Kitchen and Bar/ Location: 1463 Atwood Ave., Units D, E & F

Restaurant License- Expansion to Unit D

Holiday Sales-

Full-Service Restaurant

2025-CP-124

The Chicken Coop Kitchen and Bar, LLC d/b/a The Chicken Coop Kitchen and Bar/ Location: 1463 Atwood Ave., Units D, E & F

Entertainment License- Expansion to Unit D

Live Band and DJ

2025-CP-125

Summit Chiropractic, LLC / Location: 168 Morgan Ave.

Business Operating License-

Holiday Sales-

Chiropractic services

2025-CP-126

Waxing Moon Apothecary, LLC d/b/a Waxing Moon / Location: 269 Greenville Ave., Unit 1

Business Operating License-

Holiday Sales-

Body Waxing, eyebrows, facials, tarot card readings and product sales

2025-CP-127

Annual Renewal of All Town Bingo Licenses for 2025-2026

2025-L-8

1208 Atwood, LLC d/b/a Classic Martini Bar/ Location: 1208 Atwood Avenue, Unit 1

Class C- Liquor License-

Martini Bar, Full Bar, Beer and Wine

Continued from July 14, 2025

2025-L-9

The Chicken Coop Kitchen & Bar, LLC d/b/a The Chicken Coop Kitchen & Bar:  Location: 1463 Atwood Avenue, Units D, E & F

Class C- Liquor License- Expanding to Unit D

Full-Service Restaurant

2025-L-10

El Primero, LLC d/b/a Mexizol Rincon de Mexico:  Location: 678 Killingly St, Units D & E

Class C- Liquor License- Transfer

Mexican Restaurant

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

Resolution 2025-44

A Resolution authorizing the mayor to file an application with the Rhode Island DEM for grant funds to purchase four parcels of land on Belfield Drive for stormwater retention areas to aid with flooding

Resolution 2025-45

A Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement between the Town and State of Rhode Island DOT under the RhodeRestore 2026 program for the re-paving of certain roads in the Town

2025-TO-8

Tax Assessor Abatements - August, 2025

Transcripts Prepared by the Stenographer

April 14, 2025 Regular Meeting

Minutes prepared by the Town Clerk:

July 14, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

2025-CP-128

Claim from Robert Beaudoin for damage to property

2025-CP-129

Claim from Attorney Vasil Palo on behalf of Marlene Macri for injuries

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.

Attest:

Vincent P. Baccari, Jr., Town Clerk