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

Award & Recognition Ceremonies

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-207

Petition for a zone change submitted by Miles Gas, Inc to change the zone of Assessor’s Plat 54, Lots 10 & 120 from R-40 to B-2-

Pending Planning Board for an advisory opinion

Licenses

2025-CP-199

Musicians Corner / Location: 223 Putnam Pike

Business Operating License-

Musical Instruments Retail and Music Lessons

Continued from December 8, 2025

2026-CP-1

Alpha Design, LLC d/b/a Alpha Design, LLC / Location: 1318 Atwood Ave, Unit 1

Business Operating License-

Engineering Consulting Services

2026-CP-2

EM Beauty Suites / Location: 1417 Atwood Ave, Unit 9

Business Operating License-

Beauty Studio providing Makeup, Lash Brow and Permanent Makeup

2026-CP-3

Nails by Naralis, LLC d/b/a Manicured by Nara / Location: 1318 Plainfield St, Unit A

Business Operating License- Change of Location

Natural Nail Salon- Manicure and Pedicure Services

2026-CP-4

Edge Fitness, LLC d/b/a Edge Fitness / Location: 1414 Atwood Ave

Business Operating License-

Open After Hours-

Health Club with 24/7 Operation

2026-CP-5

Dirty Bullies, LLC d/b/a Dirty Bullies / Location: 1841 Atwood Ave

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Clothing Apparel for Men & Women

2026-CP-6

Freddy OH & Co. / Location: 1330 Atwood Ave

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Interior Design Services

2026-CP-7

Radiant Lotus Cleaning Services, LLC / Location: 37 Lafayette St

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Commercial and Residential Cleaning Services

2026-CP-8

New England Novelty / Location: 1461 Atwood Ave

Hawker/Peddler License-

Retail Sales of Licensed New England Patriots Super Bowl Merchandise from January 29^th to February 16^th, 2026

2026-CP-9

Big Bobby’s Q /

Mobile Food Truck-

2026-CP-10

SMS Solutions, LLC d/b/a Up Closets Rhode Island / Location: 29 Spring Hill Drive

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Sales and Installation of Home and Office Storage

2026-L-1

Report to Town Council: 2025-2026 Liquor Licenses past the renewal date

2025-CP-208

Segal to present: The Town of Johnston Actuarial Results, Disclosures, and Trust Documents as of June 2025, including:

• Police and Firefighters Pension System

• Fire Retiree Longevity Plan

• Fire COLA only Plan

• Police COLA only Plan

Continued from December 8, 2025

2026-CP-11

Petition from Narragansett Electric and Verizon New England, Inc to install a new jointly owned pole # 70-50 on Central Avenue

2026-CP-12

Petition from Narragansett Electric and Verizon New England, Inc to install a new jointly owned stub pole # 4-84 and span and anchor guy to Pole # P-4 on Rome Ave

Resolution 2026-1

A Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an extension agreement for cashiering and land evidence system program and services

Resolution 2026-2

A Resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for the installation of a new communications tower for the Johnston Fire Department

2026-CP-12

Presentation by Nyhart- Town of Johnston OPEB Plan FYE, June 30, 2025 GASB 74/75 Actuarial Valuation

2026-TO-1

Tax Assessor Abatements – January, 2026

Transcripts Prepared by the Stenographer

July 14, 2025 Regular Meeting

August 12, 2025 Regular Meeting

September 8, 2025 Regular Meeting

October 14, 2025 Regular Meeting

Minutes prepared by the Town Clerk:

December 8, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

2026-CP-13

Claim submitted by John Chu for damage to his vehicle

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