Narragansett
Town Council

President
Ewa M. Dzwierzynski

President Pro Tem
Jill A. Lawler

Council Members
Deborah A. Kopech
Steven J. Ferrandi
Susan P. Cicilline Buonanno

Town Solicitor
Mark A. Davis, Esq.

NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2023
7:00 PM
ASSEMBLY ROOM
REVISED

www.narragansettri.gov

Town Manager
James R. Tierney

Town Clerk
Janet Tarro

This meeting is streamed live on YouTube on the Narragansett Town Council channel https://www.youtube.com/@narragansetttowncouncil. There will be no remote participation.

Posted: September 28, 2023
Reposted: September 28, 2023 removing Item G.2

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

DISCLOSURE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION VOTES (if any)

A.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A.1 A MOTION TO ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE the minutes from the September 5, 2023 regular meeting.

A.2 A MOTION TO ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE the minutes from the September 18, 2023 regular meeting.

B.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS

B.1 Town of New Shoreham Resolution Expressing Thanks

B.2
Town Manager's Update

C.
PUBLIC HEARING/DECISION –7:30 PM

C.1 A MOTION TO SCHEDULE a Public Hearing on November 6, 2023 to discuss the 2023 Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) Recreation Development Grant applications prepared by the Parks and Recreation Department.

C.2 A MOTION TO OPEN AND HOLD a Public Hearing, acting as the Urban Renewal Board of Review, on a request from 23 Pier Narragansett LLC dba Agave Social Club to amend the last approved site use/plan at Assessor's Plat C, Lot 181-1A, 23 Pier Market Place, Narragansett, RI.

C.3 A MOTION TO OPEN AND HOLD a Public Hearing on the application of 23 Pier Narragansett LLC dba Agave Social Restaurant for a new Class B-Victualler Alcoholic Beverage License at Assessor's Plat C, Lot 181-1A, 23 Pier Market Place, Narragansett, RI.

C.4 A MOTION TO RECEIVE the Planning Board's recommendation in regard to the request from 23 Pier Narragansett LLC dba Agave Social Club to amend the last approved site use/plan at Assessor's Plat C, Lot 181-1A, 23 Pier Market Place, Narragansett, RI to include a full service restaurant with outdoor seating.

C.5 A MOTION TO APPROVE the request from 23 Pier Narragansett LLC dba Agave Social Restaurant to amend the last approved site use/plan at Assessor's Plat C, Lot 181-1A, 23 Pier Market Place, Narragansett, RI, subject to state and local regulations.

C.6 A MOTION TO APPROVE the application from 23 Pier Narragansett LLC dba Agave Social Restaurant for a Class B-Victualler Alcoholic Beverage License at Assessor's Plat C, Lot 181-1A, 23 Pier Market Place, Narragansett, RI, subject to state and local regulations.

OPEN FORUM/PUBLIC COMMENT:

The comments of citizens addressing the Council are neither adopted nor endorsed by the body but heard as requested.
NOTE: Public comment will NOT be taken on matters involving open litigation.
RULES: Sign in to speak (back of chambers); state name and address; speak only on topics not on the meeting agenda; 3-minute time limit per speaker/subject matter; and be orderly and respectful.

D.
CONSENT AGENDA

All items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine or have been previously reviewed by the Town Council, and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the General Order of Business, and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.

D.1 A MOTION TO APPROVE the waiver of interest for taxpayers in accordance with ordinance Section 70-90 "Waiver of interest on overdue quarterly property tax and utility payments."

D.2 A MOTION TO APPROVE real estate addendums in the amount of $14,035.24.

D.3 A MOTION TO GRANT permission to Kristen Krikorian and David Zoglio, Coastal Modular Homes of RI, to transport a modular home through the streets of Narragansett to 18 Pine Avenue, Assessor's Plat N Lot 126, on or around November 7, 2023, subject to local and state regulations.

D.4 A MOTION TO APPROVE the annual maintenance contract for the Police Department's audio recording system with Interaction Insight Corporation, in the amount of $2,880.00.

D.5 A MOTION TO APPROVE, RATIFY, AND CONFIRM the increase in cost for the rental of portable toilets for the months of September and October at Narragansett Town Beach, from Hallman's Portable Toilets, LLC, in the amount of $3,588.40.

D.6 A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of miscellaneous rope and rescue equipment for the Fire Department from New England Fire Equipment and Apparatus Corp., in the total amount of $3,200.00.

D.7 A MOTION TO APPROVE the one (1)-year contract extension for General Plumbing Services with Atlantic Control Systems, Inc. at their quoted rates and mark-up for parts, materials, and equipment, under the same terms and conditions as the original contract.

D.8 A MOTION TO APPROVE the one (1) -year contract extension for ADS Pipe for Public Works with Warwick Winwater Company at their bid prices, under the same terms and conditions as the original contract.

D.9 A MOTION TO APPROVE a petition from Narragansett Electric to install new Pole 15 on the South side of King Philip Road, fifty (50) feet west from Pole #1 on Col. John Gardner Road and on Col. John Gardner Road, install two hundred-fifty (250) feet of (2) 3" conduit from Pole 15 to new handholes on the customer property at 33 Col. John Gardner Road.

D.10 A MOTION TO AWARD the bid for the Purchase of Rescue Swimmer Equipment to the lowest bidder, Dan Enterprises Team, LLC at their quoted prices, in the total amount of $6,380.35.

D.11 A MOTION TO APPROVE the renewal of the support and subscription services to Fortinet Coterm for the primary Town firewall with Zones LLC, in the amount of $3,893.35.

D.12 MOTION TO APPROVE the request from the Maury Loontjens Memorial Library for their 7th annual Family Costume Walk/Parade to be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 1:00 pm (rain date October 22nd) subject to approval of state and local regulations.

D.13 MOTION TO APPROVE the request from the Narragansett Lions Club for their Annual Christmas Dinner scheduled for December 25, 2023, from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm at the North Beach Club House.

D.14 MOTION TO APPROVE the request form the Narragansett Lions club for their annual Pier Plunge scheduled for January 1, 2024, from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Town Beach, subject to state and local regulations.

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

E.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT

E.1 A MOTION TO APPROVE the annual licensing fee for the Town's financial software suite from GovInvest, Inc. in the amount of $49,612.50.

F.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

F.1 A MOTION TO APPROVE the renewal of the Darktrace system from SHI International Corp., in the amount of $29,964.00.

G.
TOWN CLERK

G.1 A MOTION TO APPOINT/REAPPOINT to the Library Board of Trustees three members for terms ending on October 1, 2026 and one member for a term ending on October 1, 2024.

H.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

H.1 A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of one (1) SWOZI Robotic Sports Field Line Painter for Parks and Recreation from Turf Robotics, LLC, in the amount of $44,950.00.

H.2 MOTION TO APPROVE the request from The Friends of Canonchet Farm to receive recognition for their work and permission to install two benches on the eastern shore of Littleneck Pond.

I.
POLICE DEPARTMENT

I.1 A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of ammunition for the Police Department from AAA Police Supply, in the amount of $15,930.00.

I.2 A MOTION TO APPROVE the annual contract for technical support for the Police Department's computer software system with Tritech Software Systems (Central Square) in the amount of $19,715.09.

J.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

J.1 A MOTION TO APPROVE the filling of one (1) vacancy, Water Operator, within the Water Division due to resignation, as well as any subsequent openings that may become available due to employee transfers.

J.2 A MOTION TO REJECT the the recommendations of the Sewer Policy Committee and APPROVE the waiver application for Plat V Lot 40 (649 Point Judith Road) on the basis that the proposed project will be permitted to connect to the privately owned sewer fronting the property if a waiver is granted, which was not documented at the time of the Sewer Policy Meeting.

K.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

K.1 A MOTION TO READ, PASS AND ADOPT as a Second Reading, "An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 62 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Narragansett, RI", entitled, "An Ordinance in Relation to Solid Waste".

K.2 A MOTION TO AWARD the bid for Concrete Blocks & Related Materials to Oldcastle/APG New England at their quoted bid prices for a one (1)-year period, ending October 1, 2024.

K.3 A MOTION TO AWARD the bid for Frames and Grates; Manhole Rims and Covers to the lowest bidder, Ferguson Waterworks, at their quoted bid prices for a one (1)-year period, ending October 1, 2024.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

A MOTION TO RETIRE to Executive Session of the Town Council in accordance with RI General Laws §42-46-4 and §42-46-5(a) for the purpose of Collective Bargaining to discuss the labor contract for the RI Laborers' District Council, Local 1033 pursuant to §42-46-5(a)(2); and for the purpose of Personnel to accept modifications to the Employment Agreement for the Town Manager pursuant to §42-46-5(a)(1).

ADJOURNMENT

Note: Interpreters for the hearing impaired can be made available at any meeting provided a request is received a minimum of three (3) business days prior to said meeting.