| Town Council Agenda | October 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 2025-4 | 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 |
Licenses |
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| 2025-CP-132 | |
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| 2025-CP-133 | |
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| 2025-CP-134 | |
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| 2025-CP-147 | |
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| 2025-CP-148 | |
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| 2025-CP-149 | |
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| 2025-CP-150 | |
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| 2025-CP-151 | |
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| 2025-CP-152 | |
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| 2025-CP-153 | |
| 2025-CP-154 | |
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| 2025-CP-155 | |
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| 2025-CP-156 | |
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| 2025-CP-157 | |
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| 2025-CP-158 | |
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| 2025-CP-159 | |
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| 2025-CP-160 | |
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| 2025-CP-161 | |
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| 2025-CP-162 | |
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| 2025-CP-163 | |
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| 2025-CP-164 | |
| 2025-CP-165 | |
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| 2025-CP-166 | |
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| 2025-CP-167 | |
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| 2025-CP-168 | |
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| 2025-CP-169 | |
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Liquor Licensing Commission |
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| 2025-L-11 | Pizzeria |
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Constituent Requests |
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Unfinished Business |
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New Business |
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| 2025-CP-170 | Petition from Narragansett Electric and Verizon New England, Inc to install Pole P8-50 on Hill Drive |
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| 2025-CP-171 | Petition from Narragansett Electric to extend 1 PH Primary from P-5 to new set 45/2 Pole labelled 5-1 on Nardolillo Street |
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| 2025-CP-172 | Petition submitted by Brianna Colleran requesting the installation of a speed calming device on Pine Hill Avenue for referral to the Police, Fire and Public Works Departments |
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| 2025-CP-173 | Re-appointment of Martha Church to the Johnston Housing Authority for an expired term |
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| 2025-CP-174 | Re-appointment of Anthony Pilozzi to the Johnston Zoning Board for an expired term |
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| Resolution 2025-50 | A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Assessor’s Plat 33, Lot 23 pursuant to a petition referred to as 2025-CP-17 |
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| Resolution 2025-51 | A Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for the Rental and Maintenance of Uniforms for the Department of Development and Public Service |
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| Resolution 2025-52 | A Resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the mayor to Enter Into an agreement for the development of a Stormwater Mitigation Plan and to appropriate $75,000 from reserve funds for the local grant match for the project |
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| Resolution 2025-53 | A Resolution requiring Town departments to give advanced notice to Johnston’s elected officials of when and where any Town events will be taking place |
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| Resolution 2025-54 | A Resolution clarifying recently adopted Resolution 2025-45 authorizing an agreement between the Town and the State of Rhode Island for the repaving of certain roads in the Town |
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| Resolution 2025-55 | A Resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression Engineering Services for the Town Hall |
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Abatements |
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| 2025-TO-10 | Tax Assessor Abatements - October, 2025 |
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Public Hearings for Ordinances |
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| Ordinance 2025-7 | An Ordinance amending Section 220-19 of Article V, entitled Speed Control; Said ordinance sets guidelines for the placement of speed control devices |
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Approval of the minutes and transcripts from previous meetings |
| Transcripts Prepared by the Stenographer June 9, 2025 Regular Meeting, Special Meeting & Executive Session Minutes prepared by the Town Clerk: September 8, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes |
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Claims |
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| 2025-CP-175 | Claim from Paul Giarusso for property damage |
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| 2025-CP-176 | Claim from Sandra Botero & Michael Vieira for damages |
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| 2025-CP-177 | Claim from Joseph Voccola Esq., on behalf of Anthony Rodriguez Colop 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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| 2025-CP-178 | Michael Vieira to discuss: DPW’s Action Against the Law |
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| 2025-CP-179 | Deborah Pistorio to discuss: Market Basket |
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| Adjournment |
| Attest: | |
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| Vincent P. Baccari, Jr., Town Clerk |
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