Town Council Agenda | June 9, 2025 | Johnston Municipal Court Building |
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Council President Russo will call the meeting to order at 7:00 PM at the Johnston Municipal Court Building located at 1600 Atwood Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919. |
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Town Sergeant, Stephen Mallane will lead with the Pledge of Allegiance |
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Please note: pursuant to Rule 3 Section E of the Town Council Rules, adopted by Resolution 2025-1, the Council shall adjourn at 10:30 p.m. and any unfinished business shall be carried to the fourth Monday of the month or to a date agreed upon by the Council. |
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Roll Call |
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District 1 – Councilwoman Linda L. Folcarelli District 2 – Vice-President Lauren A. Garzone District 3 – Councilman Alfred T. Carnevale District 4 – President Robert V. Russo District 5 – Councilman Robert J. Civetti |
Votes may be taken on any or all items on this agenda |
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Award & Recognition Ceremonies |
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Status on Public Hearings |
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2024-CP-173 | Petition submitted by Mohamad Yaser & Rhonda Sasa to change the zone map for Assessor’s Plat 8, Lot 14 on Morgan Avenue from R-20 to R-7 for referral to the Planning Board for an advisory opinion Pending Planning Board Advisory Opinion |
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2025-CP-10 | Petition submitted by Bachar Sasa to change the zone map for Assessor’s Plat 43, Lots 264 & 265 on Shun Pike from R-40 to I-Industrial for referral to the Planning Board for an advisory opinion |
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Ordinance 2025-4 | An Ordinance in amendment of Article IV, Section § 340-16 of Chapter 340 entitled “Industrial Performance Standards” of the Town of Johnston Code of Ordinances. Said ordinance amends the section regarding noise, for referral to the Planning Board Advisory Opinion Pending Planning Board Advisory Opinion |
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Ordinances to be Read |
Licenses |
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2025-CP-48 | |
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2025-CP-51 | |
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2025-CP-53 | |
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2025-CP-62 | |
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2025-CP-71 | |
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2025-CP-72 | |
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2025-CP-73 | |
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2025-CP-74 | |
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2025-CP-75 | |
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2025-CP-76 | |
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2025-CP-77 | |
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2025-CP-78 | |
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2025-CP-79 | |
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2025-CP-80 | |
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2025-CP-81 | |
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2025-CP-82 | |
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2025-CP-83 | |
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2025-CP-84 | |
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2025-CP-85 | |
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2025-CP-86 | |
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2025-CP-87 | |
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Liquor Licensing Commission |
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2025-L-7 | Annual Festival September 4th-7th, 2025 |
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Constituent Requests |
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Unfinished Business |
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2025-CP-17 | Petition submitted by Marie Michael to purchase a parcel of land from the Town known as Assessor’s Plat 33, Lot 23 for referral to the Planning Board for an advisory opinion Pending Planning Board Advisory Opinion |
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New Business |
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2025-CP-88 | Petition from James Owen for the installation of a speed calming device on David Drive |
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2025-CP-89 | Petition from Anthony Verduchi for the installation of a speed calming device on Rockcrest Lane |
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Resolution 2025-33 | A Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into a change order agreement for services related to compliance with the RI Clean Water Act and RIPDES permit for filing an MS4 |
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Resolution 2025-34 | A Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into a purchase agreement to purchase a 36-Inch Tilt Bucket for the Town’s mini-excavator |
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Resolution 2025-35 | A Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for the re-striping of a portion of Scituate Avenue |
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Resolution 2025-36 | A Resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for the demolition of 26 & 28 Salina Avenue |
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Resolution 2025-37 | Resolution ratifying an agreement between the Town and RI Council 94 AFSCME, AFL-CIO Johnston Town Employees Local Union 1491 for July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028 |
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Resolution 2025-38 | A Resolution ratifying a tentative agreement between the Town and The Rhode Island Laborers’ District Council on behalf of Local Union 808 of the Laborers’ International Union of North America AFL-CIO for July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028 |
Abatements |
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2025-TO-6 | Tax Assessor Abatements - June, 2025 |
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Public Hearings for Ordinances |
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Ordinance 2025-6 | An Ordinance Ordering the Assessment and Collection of Property Tax on the Ratable Real Estate and Tangible Personal Property |
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Approval of the minutes and transcripts from previous meetings |
Transcripts Prepared by the Stenographer September 9, 2024 Regular Meeting November 12, 2024 Regular Meeting December 9, 2024 Regular Meeting January 21, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes prepared by the Town Clerk: May 12, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes May 28, 2025 Special Meeting/Budget Hearing Minutes |
Claims |
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2025-CP-90 | Claim from JoAnn DeLeo for damage to her vehicle |
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2025-CP-91 | Claim from Stephanie Moyen for damage to her vehicle |
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Requests to be heard |
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Please note: pursuant to Section 8 of the Johnston Town Council Rules, any person requesting to address the Council shall be heard for a maximum of 3 minutes. This will be strictly enforced. The Council may not take any action on matters appearing in the request to be heard portion of the agenda. |
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Adjournment |
Attest: | |
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Vincent P. Baccari, Jr., Town Clerk |
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