TOWN OF BARRINGTON, RI

BARRINGTON TOWN COUNCIL

6:30 pm Monday, February 2, 2026

Barrington Town Hall, Council Chambers

283 County Road,  Barrington , RI

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

 

 

A MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL SITTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS

TRUSTEES OF THE AMEY TUCKER SPENCER FUND

SPENCER BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA

 

 

1.      Call to Order    (TM)

2.      Approve:  Minutes from the Spencer Trust meeting held on September 8, 2025.    (TM)

3.      Discuss and Act: Amendments to Spencer Trust Home Repair Loan Program Terms    (TM)

4.      Discuss and Act: Revise Home Repair Program Budget for FY2026    (TM)

5.      Public Comment    (TM)

6.      Adjourn: Spencer Trust Meeting    (TM)

 

Spencer Trust meeting to be immediately followed by a meeting of the Town Council

 

TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA (REVISED)

 

Agenda has been Revised: Speed Cameras will not be discussed at this meeting

 

1.           Call to Order    (TM)

2.           Pledge of Allegiance    (TM)

3.           Land Acknowledgement:     (TM)

“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 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. (#6 - #15)

 

5.           *Receive Updates and Events (See Town Manager’s Memo):     (TM)

·        Tree Planting & Removal: January  1, 2025-December 31, 2025– 60 trees removed/ 92 trees planted

·        Belton Court Preliminary Plan Review for the Comprehensive Permit Public Hearing Tuesday, February 3, 2026

·        Chianese Field Community Discussion: Pare Corp, Thursday, February 5, 2025, 2026 6:30pm Peck Center

·        Town Council Meeting to Review the 2026-2027 Municipal Budget Monday, February 23, 2026, 7:00pm

 

6.           *Accept: Resignations: (none)

7.           *Approve: Reappointments to Boards and Commissions:

      Bristol County Water Authority:

o  Stephen Gross reappointed as a Full Member, with term expiration date of  February 28, 2029.

·      Senior Services:

o  Lisa Davis reappointed as a First Alternate with term expiration date of February 28, 2029.

o  Virginia Mead reappointed as a full member with term expiration date of February 28, 2029.

o  Dianne Shaw reappointed as a full member with term expiration date of February 28, 2029.

·        Veterans Advisory Committee:

o  Janine Mare Lopez reappointed as a full member, with term expiration date of January 31, 2030

8.           *Accept Monthly Department Reports (December): 

Business and Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Library, Police/Animal Control, Department of Public Works, Planning/Building and Resiliency, Recreation, Senior Services, Tax Assessor and Town Clerk 

 

9.           *Approve: Abatement List

10.        *Approve Surplus Property:

(To declare the following items as surplus property and authorize the Town Manager, at his discretion, to dispose of this property (discard) if it is not practical to sell per Chapter 49 of the Town Ordinances):

·        (none)

11.        *Acknowledge Correspondence:  BCWA monthly report (January); BAY Team Monthly Report (January)

12.        *Accept the Minutes: Town Council meeting held on December 5, 2025; January 5, 2026; and January 22, 2026

13.        *Approve: RIDOT Parade/Event Permit for Barrington Memorial Day Parade , May 25, 2026, 9:00-11:00am ( Lincoln Ave , Upland Way, Barrington Ave and County Road)

14.        *Approve: Grant of Easement EAM 13978707-400 Nayatt Road Barrington, RI

 

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

·        Parks and Recreation Commission: (2 vacancies: 2nd and 3rd Alternates with term expiration date of  December 31, 2028)

o   Interview: Aaron Aguiar

·        Economic Development Commission:  (1 vacancy: Full Member with term expiration date of July 30, 2028)

o   Interview: Ibraheem Abioye

16.        Presentation, Discuss and Act:  Capstone Presentation of Brickyard Pond and Mussachuck Creek Flood Risk Reduction    (TM)

17.        Presentation, Discuss and Act:  Conservation Commission Presentation on Participating in Earth Hour on Saturday, March 28,     (TM)2026

18.        Discuss and Act: Resolution in Support of House Bill 7071 (RI Invasive Plant Management Act of 2026)     (TM)

and House Bill 7074 (which requires RIDOT plant pollinator friendly native plant species along state road when appropriate)

 

19.        Discuss and Act: Veterans and Disabled Veterans Exemptions – Updated Calculations and Projections    (TM)

20.        Discuss and Act: Resolutions- Request to Amend the Town’s Code Chapter A225 Fee and Fine Schedule     (TM)

·        Harbor Commission-  Amend Mooring Fees

·        Amend Electric Vehicle Station Fees

 

21.        Discuss and Act: Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) Recommendations-    (TM)

·        Legion Way- Request to seal the unsealed portion of  ice rink with a color other than black and without lines.

·        Chianese Field- Request to install dugout covers to match the dugout covers at Sherwood Park

 

22.        Discuss and Act:  School Safety    (TM)

 

23.        Discuss and Act:  Ordinances     (TM)

INTRODUCTION(S): (none)

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

·        2026-1: An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 148, Use and Protection of Public Waters of; Article IV- Mooring Regulations §148-15.Assignment of mooring space:  §148-19 Forfeiture of Space

 

24.        General Public Comment (Maximum one statement per speaker of 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 residence for the record.

 

25.        Set Agenda: for the next meeting of the Council: Monday, March 2, 2026, at 6:30pm, in Council Chamber    (TM)

a.      Public Works Department’s Provision of Services for Schools

b.      FTR Update

26.        Adjourn: Town Council Meeting    (TM)

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 (voice). 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: January 29, 2026 , at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Town of Barrington Web Site, and Secretary of State Web Site

 

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