Johnston Town Council

1385 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI

           

 

 

Town Council Agenda

June 9, 2025

Johnston Municipal Court Building

 

 

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.

Town Sergeant, Stephen Mallane will lead with the Pledge of Allegiance

 

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.

 

Roll Call

 

                                               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

 

Award & Recognition Ceremonies

 

 

Status on Public Hearings

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

Ordinances to be Read

Licenses

 

 

2025-CP-48

Gel Essentialz, LLC d/b/a Gel Essentialz/Location: 10 Morgan Mill Rd

Business Operating License-

Wholesale distribution of Beauty Supplies

Continued from May 12, 2025

 

 

2025-CP-51

Kimberly’s Hair Design, LLC d/b/a Kimberly’s Hair Design/Location: 10 Morgan Mill Rd

Business Operating License-

Holiday Sales-

Beauty Salon

Continued from May 12, 2025

 

 

2025-CP-53

Maria Maria Coffee Bar/ Location: Mobile Food Truck

Mobile Food Truck License-

Continued from May 12, 2025

 

 

2025-CP-62

Banner Health and Wellness, LLC/ Location: 1524 Atwood Ave, Suite 243

Business Operating License-

Nurse Practitioner

Continued from May 12, 2025

 

 

2025-CP-71

Cutesie Nails & Spa/ Location: 547 Killingly St

Business Operating License-

Holiday Sales-

Nail Salon

 

 

2025-CP-72

Diagnostic Solutions, LLC d/b/a Diagnostic Solutions, LLC/ Location: 2631 Hartford Ave

Business Operating License-

Automobile Electronic Recalibrations, Wheel Alignments & Mechanical Work

 

 

2025-CP-73

Ana Epoxy Co, Inc d/b/a Ana Epoxy/ Location: 1200 Hartford Ave

Business Operating License- Change of Location

Jewelry Contractor

 

 

2025-CP-74

Future Case Corp/ Location: 27 Mill Street

Business Operating License-

Manufacture and Sale of Metal Boxes

 

 

2025-CP-75

R&M d/b/a Cranston Diner/ Location: 560 Killingly Street

Restaurant License-

Breakfast & Lunch

 

 

2025-CP-76

Toder Rhemetology & Osteoperosis Center, P.C. d/b/a Toder Rheumatology & Osteoperosis Center, P.C./Location: 1524 Atwood Avenue

Business Operating License-

Medical Practice- Rheumatology Practice

 

 

2025-CP-77

Hairstyles by Keila/ Location: 1481 Atwood Ave

Business Operating License-

Holiday Sales-

Hair Design Shop

 

 

2025-CP-78

Right Place at the Right Time Realty, LLC d/b/a Right Place at the Right Time Realty, LLC / Location: 1665 Hartford Avenue

Business Operating License-

Real Estate Brokerage

 

 

2025-CP-79

Corner Market Cafe d/b/a Corner Market Cafe / Location: 695 George Washington Highway

Mobile Food Truck License-

Mobile Food Truck

 

 

2025-CP-80

Celestial Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Celestial Hospitality / Location: 120 Federal Way

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Travel Consultant

 

 

2025-CP-81

Ali & Eli’s Freshly Squeezed d/b/a Ali & Eli’s Freshly Squeezed / Location: 83 Parnell St

Mobile Food Truck License-

Mobile Food Truck

 

 

2025-CP-82

Alison’s Wonderland, LLC / Location: Swansea

Mobile Food Truck License-

Mobile Food Truck

 

 

2025-CP-83

Silky Pro Maids, LLC d/b/a Silky Household Products / Location: 59 Putnam Pike

Business Operating License-

Sales of Cleaning & Skin Care Products

 

 

2025-CP-84

Ember Hill Farm / Location: 14 Sanderson Road

Hawker/Peddler License-

Farm Stand

 

 

 

 

 

 

2025-CP-85

Serenety Salon, LLC d/b/a Serenety Salon / Location: 1227 Atwood Avenue

Business Operating License-

Holiday Sales-

Hair & Nail Salon

 

 

 

 

2025-CP-86

J&S Scrap Metal and Recycling

36 Starr Street

License Renewal held from May 12, 2025-Requested to appear before the Town Council

 

 

2025-CP-87

OPD Development Corp

14 Priscilla Lane

License Renewal held from May 12, 2025-Requested to appear before the Town Council

 

 

 

 

Liquor Licensing Commission

 

2025-L-7

Our Lady of Grace Church:  Location: 4 Lafayette St

Class F- Special Liquor License- Beer and Wine

Annual Festival September 4th-7th, 2025

 

 

Constituent Requests

 

Unfinished Business

 

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

 

New Business

 

2025-CP-88

Petition from James Owen for the installation of a speed calming device on David Drive

 

 

2025-CP-89

Petition from Anthony Verduchi for the installation of a speed calming device on Rockcrest Lane

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

Resolution 2025-35

 A Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for the re-striping of a portion of Scituate Avenue

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

2025-TO-6

Tax Assessor Abatements - June, 2025

 

 

Public Hearings for Ordinances

 

Ordinance 2025-6

An Ordinance Ordering the Assessment and Collection of Property Tax on the Ratable Real Estate and Tangible Personal Property

 

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

 

2025-CP-90

Claim from JoAnn DeLeo for damage to her vehicle

 

 

2025-CP-91

Claim from Stephanie Moyen for damage to her vehicle

 

 

Requests to be heard

 

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.

 

 

Adjournment

Attest:

 

 

 

 

 

Vincent P. Baccari, Jr., Town Clerk

 

 

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