TOWN OF BARRINGTON

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2019 AT 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBER, BARRINGTON TOWN HALL

 

Agenda

 

   1.  Call to Order

 

   2.  Pledge of Allegiance

 

   3.  Announcements:    (TM)

·       Saturday, December 7 - Barrington Glows, 2:00 – 5:30pm; Tree Lighting at 5:00pm Town Hall

·       Tuesday, December 24 – Christmas Eve – Town Offices close at Noon

·       Wednesday, December 25 – Christmas Day – Town Offices closed

·       Wednesday, January 1 – New Years Day Town Offices closed

·       Monday, January 13 – Town Council Meeting at 7:00pm in Council Chambers

 

   4.  Discuss and Act on Policy Regarding Reappointments    (TM)

 

DISCUSS AND ACT ON THE CONSENT AGENDA: 

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 request, 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.

 

   5.  *Accept Resignation(s):

·       Park & Recreation Commission:  Christina Larisa

 

   6.  *Approve Reappointments to Boards and Commissions:

·       Board of Library Trustees:  Jack Siegel and Laura Young

·       Building Board of Review:  Noah Szosz

·       Conservation Commission:  Douglas W. Materne, Ted Myatt and Eileen Small

·       Harbor Commission:  Anne Chapin, James Forster, Dwight M. McMillan and Douglas Moshier

·       Municipal Court:  Judge Francis A. Connor, III and Bailiff Joseph Pine, Jr.

·       Park & Recreation:  Patricia Driscoll and Thomas TR Rimoshytus

·       Zoning Board of Review:  David Rizzolo

 

   7.  *Accept the minutes of November 4th and 18th, 2019

and the sealed Executive Session Minutes of October 7, 2019.

 

   8.  *Accept Monthly Department Reports:

(will resume January 13, 2020)

 

   9.  *Approve Abatement List

 

10.  *Approve Surplus Property (none)

 

11.  *Acknowledge Correspondence:

·       Cheryl Baker:  Property Taxes

 

12.  *Refer Notice of Claim to RI Inter-Local Trust:  John Deaton

 

13.  *Class F License:  Apple Blossom Pre-School,

136 County Road, Barrington, RI.  The event is scheduled for Thursday, December 19, 2019 6:00-930pm.

 

14.  *Approve Name Change to Victualling License to:  Sowams A.M. Inc.

d/b/a Prince Ali’s Kebab; 303 Sowams Road, Barrington, RI, Owner:  Aseel Al-Sinayyid

 

15.  Bristol County Water Authority Monthly Report:

 

16.  Discuss and Act on Interviews and Appointments:    (TM)

v Economic Development Commission: (2 vacancies:  2 full members)

o   Interview:  Frank Capizzo MD

o   Motion to Appoint

 

17.  Public Comment (two-minute statement)

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 approach the microphone in front of the Council and state your name and address for the record (Please sign in at the podium.)

 

18.  Present, Discuss and Act on Trash and Recycling:      (TM)

Kim Jacobs and BHS Intern Alex Caizzi

 

19.  Discuss and Act on Resolution(s):    (TM)

·       Supporting Legislation Authorizing Denial of License/Permit Issuance or Renewal Based Upon Unpaid Taxes/Assessments (Continued from November 4, 2019)

·       Adopt a Resolution Honoring Charlotte Sornborger

 

20.  Discuss and Act on Authorization to Submit Grant Applications:    (TM)

Walker Farm:

·       Municipal Resilience Program (MRP) Grant for work associated with the Walker Farm Recreation and Resilience Improvements Project

·       Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Recreation Grant for work associated with Walker Farm Recreation and Resilience Improvements Project

·       Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Recreation Grant for Shade Structure at the Lincoln Avenue Tennis Courts

 

21.  Discuss and Act on Bids:    (TM)

·       Fire Department:

·       Award Bid for Angus Hi-Combat fire hose replacement to Shipman’s Fire Equipment Co., Inc., 72 Cross Road, Waterford, CT 06385, in the amount of $14,880.00.

 

22.  Discuss and Act on Ordinances:    (TM)

·       INTRODUCTION:

v 2019-26 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 67-20 Apiaries (bees)

v 2019-27 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 69 Athletic and Recreational Facilities and 134 Park and Recreation (banning tobacco products)

v 2019-29 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 69 Athletic and Recreational Facilities (unleashed dogs prohibited)

v 2019-30 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 144 Use of Public Lands

 

·       PUBLIC HEARING:

v 2019-17 Amending Zoning/Zoning Map for Agriculture-Rural to protect Farmland (continued from September 9, 2019)

v 2019-25 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 179 Article IV:  Parking (Vermont Ave)

 

23.  Set Agenda for the Monday, January 13, 2020     (TM)

Town Council Meeting to be held at the Barrington Town Hall Council Chamber

·       Amey Tucker Spencer Fund meeting on January 13, 2020 at 6:45pm

 

24.  Adjourn

 

CONSENT AGENDA:  All items with an asterisk (*) are considered to be 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 request 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.

 

The Town of Barrington will provide accommodations needed to ensure equal participation in all meetings.  Please contact the Town Clerk’s office prior to the meeting so arrangements can be made to provide such assistance.  A request for accommodations can be made in writing to 283 County Road or by calling 401-247-1900, Ext. 301.  Hearing impaired callers can dial 711 “Relay” for additional assistance.  The Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library and Barrington Public Safety Building are accessible to the disabled.

Posted on November 26, 2019, 2019 at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Barrington Web Site and Secretary of State Web Site.     

   

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