TOWN OF BARRINGTON, RI

A MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL SITTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS

TRUSTEES OF THE AMEY TUCKER SPENCER FUND

6:30 pm Monday, February 5, 2024

FOLLOWED BY A MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL

Barrington Town Hall

Council Chamber

283 County Road, Barrington, RI

Agenda and attachments:  https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri

 

SPENCER BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA

1.      Call to Order

2.      Approve: Minutes from the Spencer Trust meetings held on November 6, 2023.

3.      Discuss and Act: Spencer Trust FY24 Funding Requests

4.      Discuss and Act:  Authorize FY24 Funds for Spencer Trust Administrator (Contract Position)

5.      Discuss and Act:   TAP-IN Additional Funding (Heat and Cooling units for the TAP-IN Facility)

6.      Adjourn

 

TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA

 

1.      Call to Order

 

2.      Pledge of Allegiance

 

3.      Land Acknowledgement:

·        “Aquene (Peace) We recognize the unique and enduring relationship that exists between Indigenous Peoples and their traditional territories.  We acknowledge that we are in the ancestral homeland of the Pokanoket Tribe within the original territory of the Pokanoket Nation.  We commit to ongoing efforts to recognize, honor, reconcile and partner with the Pokanoket people whose ancestral lands and water we benefit from today.  Aquene (Peace)”

 

4.      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.

 

5.      *Receive Updates and Events:  (TM)

·        Tree Planting & Removal:  January 1, 2023, to December 30, 2023 – 109 trees removed/120 trees planted.

 

6.      *Accept Resignation(s):   (TM)

·       Economic Development Committee:  Kevin Mannering and Eric Suuberg effective immediately.

·       Housing Board of Trustees:  Benjamin Reiss effective immediately.

·       Senior Services Advisory Board:  Elizabeth Azevedo and Alfred Schrade effective immediately.

 

7.      *Approve Reappointments to Boards and Commissions:

·       Bristol County Water Authority:

o   Thomas Kraig motion to be reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of February 28, 2027.

·       Economic Development Commission:

o   Adam Mileikowsky motion to be reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of January 31, 2027.

o   Kas DeCalhvo motion to be reappointed as a full member, with a term expiration date of January 31, 2027.

·       Housing Board of Trustees:

o   Christopher Brady motion for reappointment as a full member, with a term expiration date of February 28, 2027.

o   Michaela Carroll (1^st Alternate) motion to move to full member, with a term expiration date of January 31, 2027.

o   Spencer Cowles (2nd Alternate) motion to move to 1^st alternate, with a term expiration date of January 31, 2027.

o   Claudia Maiorana (3^rd Alternate) motion to move to 2^nd alternate, with a term expiration date of March 31, 2027.

·       Municipal Court Judge:

o   Judge Francis Connor motion to be reappointed with a term expiration date of December 31, 2025.

·       Senior Services Advisory Board:

o   Allan Klepper (2^nd Alternate) motion to move to full member, with a term expiration date of February 28, 2027.

o   Erin Paquette motion for reappointment as a full member, with a term expiration date of February 28, 2027.

o   Allan Klepper (2^nd Alternate) motion for reappointment as a full member, with a term expiration date of February 28, 2027.

o   Theresa Shireman (1^st Alternate) motion for reappointment as a full member, with a term expiration date of February 28, 2027.

 

8.      *Accept the Minutes from the Town Council meeting held on January 8, 2024.

 

9.      *Accept Monthly Department Reports (December 2023):

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

 

10.   *Approve Abatement List

 

11.   *Approve Surplus Property

·       Human Resources:  HP DesignJet HD Scanner

 

12.   *Acknowledge Correspondence: BAY Team Monthly Report, BCWA Monthly Reports

 

13.   *Approve Grant of Easement WR 28795626 – Police Cove Park

 

14.   *Approve Victualling Licensing:  Plant City X, 188C County Road, Barrington, RI  Owner:  Kim Anderson

 

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

·       Planning Board: (1 vacancy: 1st alternate with a term expiration date of May 31, 2026.)

o   Interview:  Heather Kilmartin and Nicholas Makris

 

16.   Discuss and Act:  Ordinances    (TM)

·       INTRODUCTION:

·       PUBLIC HEARING:

o   2023-14 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 67 Animals; §67-11 Dogs Prohibited from Certain Places

o   2024-1 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 179 Vehicles and Traffic; §179-3 Stop intersections designated.

o   2024-2 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 33 Personnel Policies; §33-27-2 Sick Leave/family leave for eligible part time employees

 

17.   Discuss and Act:  Resolution(s): (none)    (TM)

 

18.   Discuss and Act: Bid(s):    (TM)

·       Police Department: (M. Correia)

o   Purchase of 2 Motorola APX 8000 portable radios and required accessories.  Motorola Solutions Inc, 1303 Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, IL 60196 (Police Capital Equipment), $17,156.68

o   Purchase of 2 Motorola APX 6500 vehicle radios and required accessories.  Motorola Solutions Inc, 1303 Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, IL 60196 (Police Capital Auto Account), $11,453.18

o   Purchase 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE SUV, Bristol Toyota, 2283 Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Swansea, MA 0277, (Police Asset Forfeiture Account), $45,049.50

o   Telephone and Dispatch Audio recording system to include hardware, software and professional services.  intlx Solutions, 780 Dedham Street, Canton MA 02021, $28,676.50 (Pricing includes Massachusetts State Contract discount.)

 

19.   Discuss and Act:  Nayatt 5k Race (R. Humm)    (TM)

 

20.   Discuss and Act:  Town Council Minutes from January 25, 2024.    (TM)

 

21.   Discuss and Act:  Opioid Funding: Purchase Off-Road Rescue Vehicle (Chief Bessette and BAY Team D. Alves)    (TM)

 

22.   Discuss and Act:  ARPA Funds – Human Resources Office Furniture    (TM)

 

23.   Discuss and Act:  Authorize $15,000 Municipal Contribution     (TM)

to Supplement a RI Housing Municipal Technical Assistance Grant Award to Complete the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan Update (T.Crean)

 

24.   Discuss and Act:  Recreation Fields and Facilities (Standing Agenda Item):      (TM)

Proposal to Improve Town Recreational Fields (VP Humm)

 

25.   Discuss and Act:  Conservation/Climate Resiliency (Standing Agenda Item)    (TM)

 

26.   Discuss and Act:  Recommendation Regarding Concrete Pad at Latham Park     (TM)

 

27.   Public Comment (Maximum one statement per speaker up to three minutes in length)    (TM)

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.

 

28.   Set Agenda for the Monday, March 4, 2024, at 7:00pm: to be held at Barrington Town Hall Council Chamber     (TM)

·        Discuss and Act:  Property Tax Relief for Longtime Barrington Taxpayers (A. Klepper)

·        Joint Meeting of Town Council and DEI Committee Tuesday, February 13, 2024

o   DEI Proposed Recommendations “No tolerance Condemnation” proposal and Respectful Speech proposal (B. Cloutier)

 

29.   Adjourn

 

The Town of Barrington will provide accommodation needed to ensure equal participation in all meetings.  Please contact the Town Clerk’s office (401-247-1900, x1) 48 hours prior to the meeting so arrangements can be made to provide such assistance.   Hearing impaired callers can dial RI Relay 1-800-745-5555 (TTY) for additional assistance.  The Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Barrington Middle School, and Barrington Public Safety Building are accessible to the disabled.  Posted on February 1, 2024, at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Town of Barrington Web Site and Secretary of State Web Site.