| Town Council Agenda | February 10, 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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Ordinances to be Read |
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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 |
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Licenses |
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| 2025-CP-13 | |
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| 2025-CP-14 | |
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| 2025-CP-15 | Cara Burgess/ Location: 1524 Atwood Ave, Unit 41 |
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| 2025-CP-16 | |
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Liquor Licensing Commission |
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| 2025-L-1 | Restaurant |
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Constituent Requests |
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Unfinished Business |
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New Business |
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| Resolution 2025-11 | A Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for engineering, surveying and permitting services for the recently accepted parcel of land known as Assessor’s Plat 35, Lot 185 near the Public Facilities Building |
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| Resolution 2025-12 | A Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into a change order agreement to increase the original amount of the agreement between the Town and DiPrete Engineering for identifying the Town’s Catch Basins to file the required MS4 report |
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| Resolution 2025-13 | A Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement between the Town and Rhode Island Commerce Corporation for the acceptance of grant funds for landscaping and green infrastructure around Town Hall |
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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 |
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| 2025-CP-18 | Appointment to the Johnston Senior Citizens Advisory Board to fill the vacancy for District 1 |
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| 2025-CP-19 | Nyhart: Presentation of The Town of Johnston (GASB 74/75 Actuarial Valuation for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024 |
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| 2025-CP-20 | Segal to present: The Town of Johnston Police and Firefighters Pension System Actuarial Reports & Schedules as of June 30, 2024 |
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Abatements |
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| 2025-TO-2 | Tax Assessor Abatements – February, 2025 |
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Public Hearings for Ordinances |
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| Ordinance 2025-1 | An Ordinance authorizing the borrowing of up to $300,000 for the purpose of financing the planning of improvements to the Town’s stormwater facilities and authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Notes or Bonds for such purposes |
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| Ordinance 2025-3 | Formerly Known As 2024-CP-158: Petition submitted by Valerie McGuire to change the zone map for Assessor’s Plat 57, Lot 170 on Hartford Avenue from mixed B-2 and R-40 to B-2 |
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Approval of the minutes and transcripts from previous meetings |
| Transcripts Prepared by the Stenographer Minutes prepared by the Town Clerk: January 21, 2025 Regular Meeting January 28, 2025 Special Meeting |
Claims |
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| 2025-CP-21 | Claim from Frank L. Orabona, Esq., on behalf of Monica Arroyo & Kitanalee Adorno for damages |
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| 2025-CP-22 | Claim from Jeffrey D Sowa on behalf of Heath Benefits Advisors |
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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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| Adjournment |
| Attest: | |
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| Vincent P. Baccari, Jr., Town Clerk |
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