1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Announcements:

• COVID-19 Rapid Testing Pop-up Site – Located at Barrington Plaza, Tuesday – Saturday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

• COVID-19 Vaccine Registration:

 State Sites (60+ and 16 to 60 with comorbidities) – register on-line at https://www.vaccinateri.org or call (844) 930-1779.

• Committee on Appropriations Budget Review Meetings

 Municipal and School Budget – Tuesday, April 6th at 7:00pm via Zoom (www.barrington.ri.gov)

 Final Vote for Submitted Budget – Tuesday, April 13th at 7:00pm via Zoom (www.barrington.ri.gov)

• Barrington Land Conservation Trust Pollinator Pathway Presentation – Wednesday, April 14th from Noon – 1:00 pm Register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUtdu2tqzkqG9HHpA41guwv7SfH0Y-NiYmy

• Barrington Lions Club and the Town of Barrington Earth Day Clean-up

 Saturday, April 17, 2021 10:00am – Noon (three locations: Barrington Beach, Latham Park and Veterans Memorial Park)

• Drug Take Back Day – Saturday, April 24, 2021 10:00am – 2:00pm Barrington Public Safety 100 Federal Rd.

• Tree Planting & Removal – in the past 12 months there have been 109 trees planted and 77 trees removed.

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.

4. *Accept Resignation(s):

none

5. *Approve Reappointments to Boards and Commissions:

• Resilience & Energy Committee:

 Steve DeLuca moving from 1st alternate to a full member, with a term expiration date of November 30, 2024.

6. *Accept the Minutes

of the Legislature Town Council/School Committee Legislature Meeting on February 26, 2021 and Town Council meetings on March 1st and 22nd, 2021.

7. *Accept Monthly Department Reports (February ’21):

Business and Finance Director, Fire Chief, Human Resources, Library Director, Police Chief/Animal Control Official, Public Works Director, Planner/Building and Resiliency, Recreation and Senior Services Director, Tax Assessor and Town Clerk

8. *Approve Abatement List

9. *Approve Surplus Property

• Fire Department: 2007 International Rescue

10. *Acknowledge Correspondence:

• BAY Team Monthly Report

• BCWA Monthly Report

• Flower Power (D. Barton)

• Wildlife Rehabilitators Association of RI: Thank you

• Memorial on Bay Spring: Concerned Resident

• Barrington UVC: Request for Alternate, Dedicated and Protected Location for its Veterans Memorial

• Temporary Flag Requests:

o National PTSD Awareness Day (L. Daft)

o Stop Anti-Semitism (M. Sholes)

11. Discuss and Act on Interviews and Appointments:

• Board of Assessment Review: (2 vacancies: 1 full member, 1st alternate, term end date: March 31, 2024).

 Interview: Doug Caito (2nd alternate Zoning) and Julia Wyman

• Resiliency and Energy Committee: (1 vacancy: 1st alternate, term end date: November 30, 2023)

 Interview: Hans Scholl and Julia Wyman

Public Comment (three-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 state your name and residency for the record.

12. Discuss and Act on Ryan Poland Memorial at Brickyard Pond

13. Update with Diversity Consultant (A. Mastoon)

14. Presentation of Revaluation Process (K. Mallette)

15. Discuss and Act on Road Race:

Bayside YMCA Road Race, Chocolate Marshmallow Road Race Sunday, May 23, 2021

16. Discuss and Act on the Memorial Day Parade

17. Discuss and Act on Anti-Harassment Policy (C. Kustell)

18. Discuss and Act on the Financial Town Meeting Date

19. Discuss and Act on Haines Park Use Agreement

20. Discuss and Act on Resolution(s):

• Proclamation: Arbor Day (C. O’Hara)

• Supporting Mutual Aid Agreement Between Barrington Police Department and East Providence Police Department

• Supporting Mutual Aid Agreement Between Barrington Police Department and Seekonk Police Department

• Supporting Mutual Aid Agreement Between Barrington Police Department and Swansea Police Department

• Supporting Mutual Aid Agreement Between Barrington Police Department and Warren Police Department

21. Discuss and Act on Bid(s):

• Police Department: Approval of Purchase: Pre-owned Boat (D. DeCrescenzo)

• Department of Public Works: Tub Grinder Services (A. Corvi)

22. Discuss and Act on Ordinances:

• INTRODUCTION:

 2021-6 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 63 Alcoholic Beverages Article III Liquor License Rules and Regulations (BVL 4 to 5)

• PUBLIC HEARING:

 2021-7 Renewal of Ordinance DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY (May 11, 2021)

23. Set Agenda for the Monday, May 3, 2021 at 7:00pm Town Council Meeting to be held via Zoom Webinar.

• Final Presentation of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Study (A. Mastoon)

• Discuss and Act on the Permanent Closure of South Lake Drive (continued from March 1, 2021)

• Public Hearing: 2021-3 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 185 Article XVII Signs; 185-96 Permitted signs in Open Space and Residence Districts (continued from March 1, 2021) (J. Brier)

• Joint meeting Town Council and Planning Board: Comprehensive Plan Workshop: Monday, April 12, 2021 7:00pm

• Discuss and Act on Resolution Supporting Local Control of Tobacco Sales Regulation

24. Executive Session in Accordance with RIGL:

• 42-46-5 (a) (2) Litigation: ShineHarmony

• 42-46-5 (a) (5) Acquisition of Property

• 42-46-5 (a) (1) Personnel: Town Manager James J. Cunha

• Discuss Executive Session minutes from July 27, 2020 for placement on the Town Council agenda for May 3, 2021.

25. 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 April 1, 2021 at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Barrington Web Site and Secretary of State Web Site.