| Town Council Agenda | May 11, 2026 | 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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| 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 2026-1 | An Ordinance in relation to a petition formerly known as 2024-CP-173, 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 Continued to August 11, 2026 |
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Ordinances to be Read |
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| 2026-CP-41 | |
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| 2026-CP-42 | |
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| 2026-CP-46 | |
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| 2026-CP-48 | |
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| 2026-CP-49 | |
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| 2026-CP-51 | |
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| 2026-CP-67 | |
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| 2026-CP-68 | |
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| 2026-CP-69 | |
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| 2026-CP-70 | |
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| 2026-CP-71 | |
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| 2026-CP-72 | |
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| 2026-CP-73 | |
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| 2026-CP-74 | |
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| 2026-CP-91 | |
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| 2026-CP-75 | |
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| 2026-CP-76 | |
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| 2026-CP-77 | |
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| 2026-CP-78 | |
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Liquor Licensing Commission |
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| 2026-L-2 | |
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| 2026-L-3 | Lao and Viet Food Restaurant |
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Constituent Requests |
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Unfinished Business |
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New Business |
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| Resolution 2026-15 | A Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement to purchase a new dump truck with plow and sander for the Department of Buildings and Grounds |
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| Resolution 2026-16 | A Resolution authorizing the purchase of temporary speed bumps |
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| 2026-CP-79 | Petition submitted by Legouaze Jean-Louis for the installation of a Speed calming device on Dyerville Avenue for referral to the Police, Fire and Public Works Departments |
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| 2026-CP-80 | Petition for a Street Abandonment submitted by Ricardo Guerrero to abandon a portion of Rome Avenue on Assessor’s Plat 5 for referral to the Planning Board for an advisory opinion |
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| 2026-CP-81 | Petition for a Street Abandonment submitted by Alyssa Lamond Rebussini to abandon a portion of Erin Drive on Assessor’s Plat 57 for referral to the Planning Board for an advisory opinion |
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| 2026-CP-82 | Petition submitted by Rhode Island Energy for Narragansett Electric to install a sole owned pole # P-180-3 on Richard Street |
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| 2026-CP-83 | Re-appointment of Richard Fascia to the Johnston Zoning Board |
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| 2026-CP-84 | Re-appointment of Albert Colannino, Jr as 1st Alternate to the Johnston Zoning Board |
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| 2026-CP-85 | Re-appointment of Dennis Cardillo as 2nd Alternate to the Johnston Zoning Board |
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| 2026-CP-86 | Presentation by CBIZ for the Results of the June 30th, 2025 Audited Financial Statements and Related Reports |
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Abatements |
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| 2026-TO-5 | Tax Assessor Abatements – May, 2026 |
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Public Hearings for Ordinances |
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| Ordinance 2026-4 | An Ordinance in amendment of Articles I & II, Sections1-14 of Chapter 224 entitled “Noise” of the Town of Johnston code of ordinances |
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Approval of the minutes and transcripts from previous meetings |
| Transcripts Prepared by the Stenographer February 9, 2026 Regular Meeting March 9, 2026 Regular Meeting April 13, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes prepared by the Town Clerk: April 13, 2026 Regular Meeting |
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Claims |
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| 2026-CP-87 | Claim submitted by Noel Sirago for damage to her property |
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| 2026-CP-88 | Claim submitted by Carlo Pagliaro for damage to his property |
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| 2026-CP-89 | Claim submitted by Attorney Jane R. Ducket on behalf of Jonathan Villafane for injuries |
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| 2026-CP-90 | Claim submitted by Commerce Insurance Company on behalf of Christopher Brown for damage to his 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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