TOWN OF BARRINGTON

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, MAY 6, 2019 AT 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBER, BARRINGTON TOWN HALL

Agenda

1.       Call to Order

 

2.       Pledge of Allegiance

 

3.       Swearing-in of Barrington Police Officers:   (TM)

Captain Tim Harrington, Lieutenant Kevin Igoe and Lieutenant Josh Birrell 

 

4.       Resolution Honoring Building Official Robert Speaker   (TM)

 

5.       Announcements:   (TM)

    The Bristol County Water Authority (BCWA) Water Use Restriction – no outdoor use.

    The Government Finance Officers Association:  Award of Financial Reporting Achievement Kathleen Raposa

    Barrington and Warren Selected for Resilient Rhody Municipal Resilience Program

    Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Budget Hearing at the Barrington High School Auditorium at 7:00 pm

    Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Financial Town Meeting (FTM) at the Barrington High School Auditorium at 7:00pm

    Saturday, May 11, 2019 Letter Carriers Food Drive Sponsored by TAP-IN

    Saturday, May 18, 2019 Barrington Farm School Open House

 

DISCUSS AND ACT ON THE CONSENT AGENDA:     (TM)

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.

 

6.       *Resignation(s):

 

7.       *Reappointments to Boards and Commissions: (none)

    Bristol County Water Authority:

o   George Champlin to be appointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of May 31, 2022

    Planning Board:

o   Ron Pitts reappointed to the Planning Board with a term expiration date of May 31, 2022.

o   Richard Simms reappointed to the Planning Board with a term expiration date of May 31, 2022.

 

8.       *Adopt the minutes from the Town Council meeting

on April 1, 16 and 20, 2019 and to accept the sealed Executive Session minutes of March 4, 2019.

 

9.       *Monthly Department Reports: 

Barrington Adult Youth Team Coordinator, Building Official, Business and Finance Director, Fire Chief, Library Director, Police Chief/Animal Control Official, Public Works Director, Recreation and Senior Services Director, Tax Assessor, Town Clerk, and Town Planner

 

10.     *Abatement List

 

11.     *Surplus Property (none)

 

12.     *Correspondence

    Coastal Resources Management Council:  Approval of the Barrington Harbor Management Plan

 

13.     *Capital Reserve Account   (TM)

    CR.2.0260.3800: (Mathewson Road Seawall Capital Reserve) Matthewson Seawall Repair: B & A Masonry $14,000.00, Consolidated Concrete $1,700.00, MC Sousa/J & J Materials $1,000.00, Quarry Brothers $2,300.00 and Home Depot $284.00 Total:  $19,284.00

    CR.2.5000.1378: (Parks & Trails Capital Reserve) St. Andrews Farm $3,520.00 Updates to Survey Plans:  David Gardner & Associates

    CR.2.5000.1378: (Parks & Trails Capital Reserve) Police Cove Park Underground Electrical Conduit EP Electric of East Providence $2,800.00; Rexel of Boston $226.58 and Granite City Electric Supply, VT $171.24 Total: $3,197.82

    CR.2.5000.1378: (Parks & Trails Capital Reserve) Police Cove Park $5,900.00 Fencing on County Road; Statewide Fence Builders, Inc. of Warwick

 

14.     *Ratification of the RI Resource Recovery Solid Waste and Recycling Services Agreement

 

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

v Conservation Commission: (1 vacancy:  1 full member) 

v Interview:  Michael Gorfinkle and Eileen Small

v Motion to Appoint

v Harbor Commission: (1 vacancy:  1 full member) 

v Interview:  Dwight McMillan

v Motion to Appoint

 

16.     Bristol County Water Authority:  Monthly Report

 

17.     BAY Team and the East Bay Tobacco Council Presentation    (TM)

 

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.

 

18.     Discuss and Act on Transfer from Debt Service to Capital   (TM)

 

19.     Discuss and Act on the Minutes of March 4, 2019    (TM)

(Correction to Ad Hoc Advisory Athletic Field Committee)

 

20.     Discuss and Act on Financial Support for Flower Power’s Summer Hanging Plants   (TM)

 

21.     Discuss and Act on Request to Refund Local Permit Fees – Police Cove Park Projects   (TM)

 

22.     Discuss and Act on Bids:   (TM)

    Department of Public Works:

    Award bid to Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt, Inc. for $966,403.00 plus a contingency/additional roads (if time permits) of $233,597.00 for a Total Award:  $1,200,000 for the 2019 Roadway Resurfacing Project

    Award bid to Tri-Con Contractors, Inc, 146 Anoka Avenue, Barrington, for $45,400 to install Vinyl Cedar Impressions Siding on the Bay Spring Community Center. 

 

23.     Discuss and Act on Ordinances:   (TM)

    INTRODUCTION:

v 2019 –7 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 91 Drainage

v 2019-10 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 148 Public Waters - Harbormaster

v 2019-12 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 63 Article III Liquor License Rules and Regulations

v 2019-14 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 67 Animals

 

    PUBLIC HEARING:

v 2019-11 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 49 Surplus Equipment

v 2019-13 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 37 Planning Board (§37-8 Major public improvements and acquisition or disposal of town land)

 

24.     Discuss and Act on a Joint Public Hearing with the Planning Board    (TM)

for Monday, June 3, 2019 to Discuss the Comprehensive Plan and to incorporate “Developer Guidance” for two (2) sites in Bay Spring

 

25.     Discuss and Act on Litter Problem in Barrington   (TM)

 

 

26.     Discuss Clear River Energy (Burrillville Power Plant) Decision  (Mike Ursillo)   (TM)

 

27.     Set Agenda for the Monday, June 3, 2019 Town Council Meeting   (TM)

    Joint Public Hearing of the Town Council and Planning Board to meet at 6:00 pm

    Food Truck Ordinance - as required by DBR

 

28.     Executive Session in Accordance with RIGL:   (TM)

    42-46-5 (a) (5) Acquisition of Property:  Lot 3A George Street

    42-46-5 (a) (6) Prospective Business:  ShineHarmony (formerly known as Zion)

    Discuss Executive Session minutes from April 1, 2019 for placement on the Council agenda for June 3, 2019

 

29.     Adjourn

 

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 May 2, 2019 at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Barrington Web Site and Secretary of State Web Site.     

 

 

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