| Town Council Agenda | September 8, 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 |
| 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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Licenses |
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| 2025-CP-111 | |
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| 2025-CP-114 | |
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| 2025-CP-120 | |
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| 2025-CP-121 | |
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| 2025-CP-130 | |
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| 2025-CP-131 | |
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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-135 | |
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| 2025-CP-136 | |
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| 2025-CP-137 | |
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Liquor Licensing Commission |
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| 2025-L-8 | Martini Bar, Full Bar, Beer and Wine Continued from August 12, 2025 |
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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-138 | Application for relief from Noise Level submitted by Insituform Technologies, LLC d/b/a Tango Construction, LLC for manhole replacement work at night on an area of Atwood Avenue |
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| 2025-CP-139 | Petition from Narragansett Electric to install Pull Boxes PB#1 through PB#9 and conduit for areas of Hilltop Drive, Hill Drive, Beachnut Drive and Cinamon Drive |
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| 2025-CP-140 | Petition from Narragansett Electric to install a new pole #P-7 on Clifton Street |
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| 2025-CP-141 | Petition for the installation of a Speed Calming Device on Vermont Street submitted by Dennis DelVechio, Sr |
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| 2025-CP-142 | Petition for the installation of a Speed Calming Device on Park Street submitted by Krystal Verrill |
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| Resolution 2025-46 | A Resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for consulting services for the Town’s Hazard Mitigation Plan |
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| Resolution 2025-47 | A Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for engineering services for the Hartford/Atwood Avenues Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project |
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| Resolution 2025-48 | A Resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for a floor renovation project at the Indoor Recreation Center |
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| Resolution 2025-49 | A Resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for the replacement and improvements to the Bocce Court at the Senior Center |
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Abatements |
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| 2025-TO-9 | Tax Assessor Abatements - September, 2025 |
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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 May 12, 2025 Regular Meeting May 28, 2025 Budget Hearing Minutes prepared by the Town Clerk: August 12, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes |
Claims |
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| 2025-CP-143 | Claim from Madeline Domenicone for injuries |
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| 2025-CP-144 | Claim from Subro Claims/Geico on behalf of Melissa DeFilippo for vehicle damage |
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| 2025-CP-145 | Claim from Verizon for damage to their facilities |
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| 2025-CP-146 | Claim from Hanah Parker for damage to her vehicle |
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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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