From: Philip Hervey, Town Manager
To: Barrington Town Council
Subj: Town Manager Memo for September 8, 2025, Town Council Meeting
Date: September 8, 2025
The Council’s Rules of Procedure for public comment are provided at the end of this memo
AGENDA ITEM #1: Call to Order
AGENDA ITEM #2: Pledge of Allegiance
AGENDA ITEM #3: Land Acknowledgement
AGENDA ITEM #4:
Resolution and Presentation of Citation: Pranoy Solomon and Josh Pickering Planning Building and Resilience Department student interns
TM Comment: The Resolutions recognize Pranoy Solomon and Josh Pickering, student interns who have done an amazing job assisting with scanning old permits as part of the “Barrington by Address” recordkeeping system in the Planning Building and Resilience Department. Kate Michaud, district director for Rep. Gabe Amo, will be presenting certificates as well.
AGENDA ITEM #5: DISCUSS AND ACT ON THE CONSENT AGENDA (Items #6 - #16):
All items with an asterisk (*) are routine by the Town Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a council member or citizen so requests, and the request is for good cause in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
Consent Agenda Item #6*: Receive Updates and Events
See my memo for a more detailed list of events, openings on boards and committees, etc.
· Tree Planting & Removal: 8/1/24-7/31/25 – 66 trees removed/ 91 trees planted
· Upcoming Events:
o Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27th & 28th – Family Beach Campout at Town Beach - SOLD OUT.
o Saturday, Oct. 4th: Great Pumpkin Harvest Party, Town Hall Grounds. See details and registration information: https://barrington.ri.gov/425/Annual-Events.
o Saturday, October 4th – International Coastal Clean Up at Barrington Beach with Save the Bay, Barrington Town Beach, 10:00 a.m. to noon
Motion: To approve the Consent Agenda, as presented.
AGENDA ITEM #17: Discuss and Act: Interviews and Appointments:
· Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee: (4 vacancies: 2 full members with term expiration of September 30, 2028; 1st and 2nd Alternates with term expiration dates of September 30, 2026). Interviews: Maria Laura Gonzalez, Angela Kemp and Alexander Horvet
Motion: To appoint ___________ to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee as a Full Member, with a term expiration date of September 30, 2028.
Motion: To appoint ___________ to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee as a Full Member, with a term expiration date of September 30, 2028.
Motion: To appoint ___________ to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee as 1st Alternate, with a term expiration date of September 30, 2026.
· Economic Development Commission: (3 vacancies: full members with term expiration September 30, 2027. Interview: Nick Guerriero
Motion: To appoint ___________ to the Economic Development Commission as a Full Member, with a term expiration date of September 30, 2027.
· Housing Board of Trustees: (4 Vacancies: 1 full member with a term expiring July 31, 2026; 3 Alternates with terms expiring March 31, 2027). Interview: Samuel Murray
Motion: To appoint ___________ to the Housing Board of Trustees as a Full Member, with a term expiration date of July 31, 2026.
AGENDA ITEM #18: Discuss: Dog Parks at Haines Park
TM Comment: In May, the Town signed an agreement with the State (attached) allowing for the temporary installation of a dog park in the woods of Haines Park adjacent to a parking lot to the north of Cove Haven Marina. The agreement allows for the fencing to remain through November 15, 2025, at which time it must be removed.
This area is within the 70-acre portion of Haines Park covered by the Town’s Park Use Agreement the Town has with the RI Department of Environmental Management (DEM) that expires in 2051.
The goal of the temporary dog park was to provide an alternate location for dog owners while the existing dog park with permanent fencing is closed due to the Haines Park field improvement project. That project is ongoing, and it is not clear at this time whether the project will be far enough along for the old dog park to reopen prior to mid-November.
I have reached out to the DEM about the process for requesting an extension to allow for the dog park to remain for a longer period – with the current temporary fencing, or long-term with permanent fencing.
The original request from the Town did not require Council approval. I believe a motion from the Council would help strengthen the chances for State approval. DEM recommends asking for an extension of the temporary fence deadline to allow more time for State review of the request for a permanent dog park, if the Council is in support.
According to Ashlee Cabral, of the Friends of the Barrington Dog Park, Fence Depot has agreed to donate the rental fee to keep the fence through July 2026. She also is requesting a quote for a permanent fence based on prevailing wage. I have asked her in an email to provide more information on the cost of a permanent dog park fence, if available, and whether the Friends will commit to managing two dog parks at Haines.
If the State agrees to extend the deadline for removing the temporary fence through the end of June 2026, the Council will have time to consider whether to fund all or a portion of the installation of a permanent dog park at this location as part of the FY2026 budget.
Motion: To request RIDEM approval of:
o A permanent dog park at Haines Park in the same location as the temporary dog park installed within a wooded area north of Cove Haven Marina.
o An extension of the deadline requiring the removal of the temporary dog park from Nov. 15, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
AGENDA ITEM #19: Discuss: New Land Use Laws and Zoning Amendments. (Assistant Town Solicitor Amy Goins)
TM Comment: Assistant Solicitor Amy Goins will walk through her memo describing recent changes to State law related to housing and land use.
Motion: No motion provided.
AGENDA ITEM #20: Discuss and Act: Bid(s)
· Town Manager
o Monastery Building at 25 Watson Avenue: Abatement and Demolition
TM Comment: The Town has hired Verdantas, LLC, to develop specifications, assist with the bidding process, and provide contractor oversight related to the abatement of hazardous materials and demolition of the vacant former monastery building at 25 Watson Avenue. The project was advertised for bid in the Providence Journal and posted to the Town of Barrington website and State of Rhode Island bidding website. The scope of work, as described in the bid documents, is summarized below:
The Former Carmelite Monastery Building Abatement & Demolition project consists of completing asbestos abatement and building demolition at the subject property, 25 Watson Ave. Barrington, RI. The work encompassed by this contract shall include, but is not limited to the following:
1. Coordinating with the Town of Barrington for building access and equipment/material staging.
2. Mobilization of all applicable equipment staged within the agreed upon location.
3. Coordination and submittals of all required shop drawings to the Engineer for approval.
4. Obtain all required State and Local permits.
5. Submit Abatement Plan to RIDOH for approval.
6. Furnish & Install Erosion Control.
7. Provide all equipment and materials needed to control dust within the project limits as directed by the Owner’s Representative.
8. Asbestos abatement within the building as shown on prepared abatement plan.
9. Proper disposal and handling of all potential hazardous materials (including but not limited to asbestos containing materials), in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
10. Demolition of building and legal disposal of non-hazardous building materials.
11. Cut and cap existing utilities as required to complete building demolition.
12. Following demolition, rough grade site to provide max of 1V:1H slope of former building area grave.
13. Demobilize from the site following final inspection by the Owner’s Representative.
The Town received six bid responses by the deadline of July 10, 2025:
§ A.A. Asbestos Abatement Co., total base bid of $488,000.
§ J.R. Vinagro Corp., total base bid of $578,841.
§ Pasquazzi Bros, Inc., total base bid of $592,872.
§ Select Demo Services, total base bid of $833,000.
§ New England Yankee Construction, total base bid of $940,433.
§ RT Nunes & Sons, total base bid of $1,526,000.
Verdantas reviewed the submitted bids and is recommending awarding the contract to AA Asbestos Abatement Co. “based on their submitted fee, demonstrated experience with similar projects, along with attendance at the prebid.” Previous demolition/asbestos abatement projects completed by AA Asbestos Abatement within the past five years include: the Mary J. Fogarty School in Providence (2025), Mill Race in Woonsocket (2025), Pleasant View Elementary in Smithfield (2023), and a demolition/asbestos project at Providence College (2023).
The cost of the work will be covered by cash flow from the subdivision and sale of the six single-family residential lots proposed at the site – four on Watson Avenue and two on Freemont Avenue.
Verdantas will be attending tonight’s meeting to answer questions. The company will also be hosting a meeting for the public at the site a few weeks prior to mobilization where they will answer questions and go over the abatement/demolition schedule, site security, and work practices. The tentative date for this meeting is Tuesday, October 7th. Once the date and time are confirmed, the Town will notify contacts on our email distribution list for 25 Watson, and post information in the newsletter and on social media and the Town website.
Motion: To accept the bid from A.A. Asbestos Abatement Co., Inc., of Johnston, RI, in the amount of $488,000, to include an additional 10 percent contingency.
o Bay Spring Community Learning Center Project: Increase Construction Contingency
TM Comment: At the July 28th meeting, the Council approved a motion establishing a $100,000 construction contingency budget for the Bay Spring Community Center (BSCC), or about 8 percent of the total construction contract cost of $1,221,000. All other design and construction costs are being covered by a Capital Projects Fund grant approved by the State.
Unfortunately, the contractor has uncovered significant termite damage and wood rot while removing walls, stripping old plaster and other demolition work required for construction. A structural engineer is in the process of evaluating the extent of the damage to develop a plan for repairs and structural support. We do not yet have a cost estimate, but we recommend increasing the contingency to $150,000 so there is sufficient funding to cover the expense without having to return to the Council at a future meeting. Funding source: Bay Spring Community Center capital reserve fund. If the Council approves the higher contingency, it will leave an unencumbered balance of $85,000 remaining in the fund.
Motion: To increase the Bay Spring Community Center renovation project construction contingency to $150,000, with funding from the Town’s BSCC capital reserve.
· Public Works:
o Four Wheel Drive Loader- United Construction & Forestry
TM Comment: The Town advertised for bids for a new four-wheel drive loader. The loader is an essential piece of equipment that DPW utilizes daily – at Walker Farm, loading trucks, beach cleanups and sand replenishment, storm debris removal, etc. The price includes a trade-in credit of $50,000 for DPW’s 2013 John Deere loader that is being replaced.
Motion: To accept the bid from United Construction & Forestry of Swansea, MA, totaling $234,675, after trade-in, for a new 2025 or 2026 John Deere 644 Four Wheel Drive Loader.
o Increase contingency for Haines Park Field Improvement Project
TM Comment: The Haines Park field improvement project is well under way. It includes the removal of the Harrington 1 little league baseball field and reconstruction of it in a new location, irrigation improvements and new fencing/backstop at the Harrington 2 softball field, and conversion of an open field near Haines Park Road into a new full-sized and irrigated multipurpose rectangular field. The project also includes the addition of two batting cages, new paths, additional parking, ADA improvements, and stormwater management facilities.
The Council awarded the bid to Johnson Landscaping of Pawtucket in December 2024, at a cost of $1,372,778, plus an additional 15 percent contingency, or $205,915. The Town has since approved change orders that have used up most of the contingency, the largest being replacement of the softball field fencing based on concerns about its condition. Change orders approved to date are listed below.
| $ 1,372,778.00 | Base Bid | |
| $ 205,916.70 | Contingency (15%) | |
| $ 124,310.00 | Softball field fencing | |
| $ 12,500.00 | Tree work (due to July 3rd storm) | |
| $ 18,000.00 | Baseball field sod | |
| $ 51,106.70 | Balance Remaining | |
The project is approximately 70 percent complete (a progress photo is below). The improved fields, once complete, will not be playable until spring of 2027 due to the amount of time needed for the new natural grass surfaces to become turf. Remaining issues include a change order related to electrical work required for the pumps, batting cages, etc., and potential issues related to the irrigation system and water flow.
DPW is proposing to increase the contingency by $150,000. This would ensure there would be no disruptions to the construction schedule due to unexpected costs.
The Town will continue to work in the coming months on developing the project priority list for spending the $5 million field improvement and culvert upgrade bond funds approved by voters at the 2024 FTM. To date, bond funds have been approved for the Haines Park field improvement project ($397,778 to cover a portion of the base bid, plus $205,917 for a 15% contingency), the Vets Park baseball field lighting replacement project ($279,000 plus a $96,000 contingency), and Bay Spring culvert project ($436,870 plus a $63,130 contingency). If the $150,000 additional contingency is approved for the Haines Park project, that would leave an unencumbered bond balance of $3.37 million.
The Town is working with Pare Corp. to plan a public workshop co-hosted by the Park and Recreation Commission for this fall to get input on ideas to improve the fields and related facilities at Chianese. Other sites will be evaluated as well for the potential use of bond funds.
Motion: To increase the Haines Park field improvement project construction contingency by $150,000, with funding from the field improvement bond.
· Police Department:
o Public Safety Building Energy Systems
o Annual Service Contract for Public Safety Building
o Air Handlers and Reheat Coils installation
o VAV Box Reheats
TM Comment: The Public Safety Building has had challenges throughout the years related to the HVAC system, insulation, controls, the chillers, reheat coils, variable air volume boxes, etc. The overall system has had repeated issues including excess moisture, and inconsistent heating and cooling of spaces. The Town had the ceiling tiles removed due to the moisture problem and will not replace them until this issue is corrected.
The Town in recent months has taken steps to fix the longstanding problems at this critical, 24-hour/7-days a week facility, including replacing the energy management system, and upgrading the insulation. These projects went forward based on recommendations from energy consultants who have evaluated the building.
The projects on tonight’s agenda represent the next steps in the overall project:
o Annual Service Contract for Public Safety Building
The annual service preventative maintenance contract with Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC) includes two service visits per year, in the spring and fall. It would include changing filters, belts, cleaners, oils, and labor; additional items identified during the visits would be billed separately. The Town’s operating budget will cover the cost. Total per year: $11,267.52. Pricing is based on a State of RI master price agreement (MPA).
o Air Handlers and Reheat Coils installation
o VAV Box Reheats
o Upgrades to HVAC
These projects will improve system performance, including enhancing humidity control. The work includes installing reheat coils and upgrades to two air handler units, as well as replacing malfunctioning control valves and actuators, and re-heat open/close valves. Total cost: $142,759. Funding source: the Public Safety Building capital reserve fund, which has a balance of roughly $600,000. Pricing is based on a State MPA.
Motion 1: To approve the proposed annual service contract with Automatic Temperature Controls for the Public Safety Building, as presented.
Motion 2: To approve the use of the Public Safety Building capital reserve fund for the proposed energy system capital projects at the Public Safety Building, as presented.
AGENDA ITEM #21: Discuss and Act: 56 Elm Driveway Historic Burial Ground Easement Encroachment Request
TM Comment: The owner of 56 Elm Lane is requesting Town Council approval of a variance to encroach into a 25-foot buffer established around historic burial features found on-site. The variance is required for the construction of a proposed circular driveway in front of the new house.
Last fall, human skeletal remains were found on the property during excavation for the installation of underground utilities for a new house that was under construction. Additional site work was paused pending the completion of an archaeological study by the Public Archaeology Lab (PAL). The study mapped the locations of archeological features, along with 25-foot buffers. The RI Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission (RIHPHC) issued a letter on May 1, 2025, concurring with the PAL survey findings and recommendations.
The letter states, “We further concur with PAL’s recommendation that the project proponents avoid impacting the identified Native American cultural features, most of which are at 1-2 feet beneath the current grade, to the best extent possible.”
The property owner’s request requires Town Council approval. As stated in the RIHPHC letter, any work “proposed within 25 of the burial features identified by PAL, the project proponent must seek a variance from the town as set out in the Rhode Island Cemeteries Act.”
The property owner has reached out to the Wampanoag tribe via email (attached). Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Bettina Washington stated they are “generally in agreement with the plan,” and would write a letter to support the variance once they have received more information from the RI State Historic Preservation Office.
A screenshot of the site plan, including the 25-foot buffer and the proposed driveway, is below.
The RIHPHC letter further recommends “that the human remains recovered by the medical examiner be reburied on the property. The town should communicate with the interested Tribes to verify that this is satisfactory to them.”
The motion below would provide conditional approval of the variance request.
Motion: The Town Council conditionally approves the variance requested for the encroachment of a driveway within 25 feet of burial features identified by the PAL archeological survey of the site, subject to:
1. Receipt by the Town of a letter from the Wampanoag Tribal Historic Preservation Office in support of the variance request.
2. Reburial of the remains on-site as recommended by the RIHPHC and in consultation with the Wampanoag tribe.
AGENDA ITEM #22: Discuss and Act: Kids Kove Playground Repairs and Renovations
TM Comment: Counselor Jancosek has put forward action items related to the Kids Kove playground:
o Short-term: Increased maintenance of the existing playground equipment and grounds.
o Long-term: Playground renovations, including exploring funding and bringing on an architect to “reimagine the playground and surrounding park space. We should aim for something that is age developmentally appropriate, inclusive, ADA appropriate, and incorporates seniors.”
As far as the first item, the Town will take care of identified maintenance needs and report back to the Council at the October meeting. No Council action is needed.
For the longer-term plan, the Town will need to hire a landscape architect to come up with concepts based on Council direction. A workshop providing opportunities for public input from a range of stakeholders (kids, parents, seniors…) is recommended. We can provide a scope of work and fee proposal for the Council at the October 6th meeting.
Motion: No motion provided (need Council direction).
AGENDA ITEM #23: Discuss and Act: Resolution Barrington Safe Streets and Roads for All Safety Action Plan (SS4A)
TM Comment: Alyson Fletcher of Nelson\Nygaard will be presenting via Zoom on Barrington’s Safe Streets and Roads for All Safety Action Plan. A federal grant awarded to the RI Public Transportation Authority paid for Barrington’s plan, as well as action plans in 30 other municipalities in Rhode Island. Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates developed the Action Plan for Barrington.
A Resolution has been provided that, if approved by the Council, would officially adopt the Barrington Safe Streets and Roads for All Safety Action Plan. Adoption of the Plan puts participating communities in a position to apply for federal supplemental planning, demonstration, and implementation funding.
The Plan represents another step toward making the town’s streets safer for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. The Town has also adopted a Complete Streets policy, Complete Streets Plan, and Complete Streets Implementation Plan.
Motion: To approve the Resolution adopting the Barrington Safe Streets and Roads for All Safety Action Plan, as presented.
AGENDA ITEM #24: Discussion and Presentation: Curbside Compost Pilot Project (Eastern RI Conservation District)
TM Comment: The RI Eastern Conservation District will be making a presentation on the Town’s curbside compost pilot project. Residents can sign up the program now by visiting https://blackearthcompost.com/barrington.
Motion: No motion provided.
AGENDA ITEM #25: Discuss and Act: Veterans and Disabled Veterans Exemptions
TM Comment: The Veterans Advisory Committee has been discussing whether the Town’s tax exemption benefitting veterans should be increased. Tax Assessor Michelle Dimeo has compiled information on the exemptions in place in Barrington and other municipalities in Rhode Island.
Currently, Barrington’s tax exemption for veterans totals $341.56 annually. An additional $341.56 tax exemption is provided to those veterans whom the Veterans Administration has classified as 100% disabled. Veterans 65 years old and over qualify for the elderly tax exemption, which is in addition to the veterans and 100% disabled veterans tax exemptions.
Overall, 425 applicants receive tax reductions through Barrington’s veteran exemption program; for this fiscal year (FY2026), these tax reductions total $146,176, which equates to $9.53 million in assessed value reductions. The last time the Town adjusted the veteran exemption was in 2020, when it increased from $300 to $341.56.
Motion: No motion provided. (Looking for direction from the Council)
AGENDA ITEM #26: Discuss and Act: Resolution in Support of Amendments to Tax Exemption Statute for The Legally Blind
TM Comment: The amount of tax savings provided for those who qualify for the visually impaired exemption is calculated based on a reduction of the assessed value in the amount of $35,500. The recent revaluation, which resulted in higher overall values and a reduced tax rate, has resulted in a lower amount for this tax exemption. In 2023, the exemption totaled $720.65. In 2024, after the revaluation, it dropped by almost $200 – to $523.63.
The attached Resolution would ask the General Assembly to permit the Town of Barrington to grant tax credits in an amount it determines by ordinance to the legally blind. The current language is much more complicated:
§ 44-3-12. Visually impaired persons — Exemption.
(a) The property of each person who is legally blind according to federal standards as certified by a licensed physician or as certified by the Rhode Island services for the blind and visually impaired shall be exempted from taxation to the amount of six thousand dollars ($6,000), except for the towns of:
…
Barrington. Which exemption shall be sixteen thousand dollars ($16,000) for real property. The exemption shall apply to the property in the municipality where the person resides, and if there is not sufficient property to exhaust the exemption, the person may proclaim the balance in any city or town where he or she may own property; except for the town of Cumberland, which exemption shall be up to forty-seven thousand five hundred forty-four dollars ($47,544); and
…
(b) In each city or town that has not increased the exemption provided by subsection (a) above the minimum of six thousand dollars ($6,000), except for the town of:
Barrington. Which exemption shall be sixteen thousand dollars ($16,000) for real property. The exemption shall increase automatically each year by the same percentage as the percentage increase in the total amount of taxes levied by the city or town. The automatic increase shall not apply to cities or towns that have increased the exemption provided by subsection (a) above the minimum of six thousand dollars ($6,000), except for the town of:
Barrington. Which exemption shall be sixteen thousand dollars ($16,000) for real property. If the application of the automatic increase to an exemption of six thousand dollars ($6,000) on a continuous basis from December 31, 1987, to any subsequent assessment date would result in a higher exemption than the exemption enacted by the city or town council, then the amount provided by the automatic increase applies.
The proposed language, replacing the above, is much simpler:
(e) The town of Barrington may, by ordinance, provide a tax dollar credit reduction on real property for such legally blind person(s).
Motion: To approve the Resolution asking the General Assembly to amend the tax exemption statute for the legally blind, as presented.
AGENDA ITEM #27: Discuss and Act: Ordinances
INTRODUCTION(S):
· 2025-10 - An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 144 Public Lands, Use of, § 144-51 Use of Recreation areas
TM Comment: Ordinance 2025-10 would prohibit the use of any “wheeled recreational device” (bikes, skateboards, scooters, shoes with wheels) on an outdoor Town tennis, basketball, or pickleball court surface. Exceptions: strollers as well as wheelchairs or other mobility-assisted devices used by individuals with disabilities. The Town has renovated all its outdoor courts in recent years. Warranties do not protect against damage from bike tires, skateboards, etc.
Motion: To introduce Ordinance No. 2025-8, amending Chapter 144 Public Lands, Use of, § 144-51 Use of Recreation areas, and to schedule a public hearing for October 6, 2025.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
· 2025-8 - An ordinance in amendment to Chapter 179. Vehicles and Traffic, Article II. Stop Intersections, § 179-3. Stop intersections designated.
TM Comment: The Barrington Transportation Advisory Committee (BTAC) met on June 11, 2025, to review stop sign requests submitted by residents. The BTAC evaluated the conditions at each location before making its recommendations, which are as follows:
1. Remove the stop signs on Melrose Avenue (both directions) at Hawthorne Avenue, as there are no sight line issues or accident history at this location to warrant the stop signs. (The stop sign on Hawthorne Avenue is recommended to remain.)
2. Add stop signs on Walnut Road (both directions) at Alden Road, due to poor sight lines on Walnut caused by trees / vegetation, and vehicles parking along Alden during sporting events at Bicknell Field.
3. Add a stop sign on Tiffany Circle at Lincoln Avenue, due to vehicle crashes (six within the past 5.5 years at this intersection), and overall traffic conditions on Lincoln Avenue.
Motion: To approve Ordinance No. 2025-8, amending Chapter 179. Vehicles and Traffic, Article II. Stop Intersections, as presented.
· 2025-9 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 179 Vehicles and Traffic, Article IV. Parking § 179-14 Parking, standing or stopping always prohibited.
TM Comment: This ordinance would correct the times when parking, standing or stopping is permitted in § 179-14 due to the change in school start time a few years ago. The new times would be from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. on school days.
Motion: To introduce Ordinance No. 2025-9 amending Chapter 179 Vehicles and Traffic, Article IV. Parking, as presented.
AGENDA ITEM #28: General Public Comment:
(Maximum one statement per speaker up to three minutes in length): To the public: This agenda item is for members of the public to speak regarding a topic that is not already on the agenda. Please indicate that you would like to speak by raising your hand. When you are recognized, please state your name and residence for the record.
AGENDA ITEM #29: Set Agenda for the next meeting of the Council: Monday, October 6, 2025, at 6:30 pm, to be held in the Council Chamber
a. Use Funds from Donation from to purchase New Senior Center Bus (Masiello Estate)
b. Approve 2026 Rhode Races & Events Application: May 3, 2026
c. Request for quarterly summary from PBR to TC and Resilience & Energy Committee
d. Presentation Nockum Hill Archaeological Study-Lot 3A
e. Discuss and Act: Wet Field Policy for Athletic Leagues (M. Seward)
f. Discuss and Act: Update of Safety Concerns of Electric Bikes and Scooters
g. Discuss and Act: Barrington 250th Ad Hoc Committee request for $7500 from Council Contingency
h. School Building Construction Project
i. Public Works Department’s Provision of Services for Schools
AGENDA ITEM #30: Adjourn Town Council Meeting
BARRINGTON TOWN COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE
ADOPTED OCTOBER 7, 2013
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RULE 9 SPEAKING BY THE PUBLIC
A. REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS –
1. PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION - Members of the public shall be entitled to speak for a period of up to three minutes regarding a topic this is NOT already on the agenda. Anyone wishing to speak shall raise his or her hand, and when recognized by the President, shall approach the microphone. All members of the public addressing the Town Council shall identify themselves, at the microphone, by stating their name and address for the record. Pursuant to RIGL §42-46-6(b), public comment regarding subject matters not on the agenda but received during the public participation portion of a meeting shall be for informational purposed only and may not be voted on except where necessary to address an unexpected occurrence that requires immediate action to protect the public or to refer the matter to an appropriate committee or to another body or official.
2. SPECIFIC AGENDA ITEMS - Members of the public shall be entitled to speak , once, for a period of up to three minutes, and at other times when invited to do so by the President. The public may speak only after members of the Council have had an ability to be heard. The public shall address their comments to the question under debate as indicated on the agenda. Comments that are not germane to the question under debate shall be ruled out of order by the President. All members of the public addressing the Town Council shall identify themselves, at the microphone, by stating their name and address for the record.
BARRINGTON TOWN COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE
ADOPTED OCTOBER 7, 2013
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RULE 9 SPEAKING BY THE PUBLIC
A. REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS –
1. PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION - Members of the public shall be entitled to speak for a period of up to three minutes regarding a topic this is NOT already on the agenda. Anyone wishing to speak shall raise his or her hand, and when recognized by the President, shall approach the microphone. All members of the public addressing the Town Council shall identify themselves, at the microphone, by stating their name and address for the record. Pursuant to RIGL §42-46-6(b), public comment regarding subject matters not on the agenda but received during the public participation portion of a meeting shall be for informational purposed only and may not be voted on except where necessary to address an unexpected occurrence that requires immediate action to protect the public or to refer the matter to an appropriate committee or to another body or official.
2. SPECIFIC AGENDA ITEMS - Members of the public shall be entitled to speak , once, for a period of up to three minutes, and at other times when invited to do so by the President. The public may speak only after members of the Council have had an ability to be heard. The public shall address their comments to the question under debate as indicated on the agenda. Comments that are not germane to the question under debate shall be ruled out of order by the President. All members of the public addressing the Town Council shall identify themselves, at the microphone, by stating their name and address for the record.