Town Council to Tackle Paper Street Abandonment Again, Sit as Spencer Fund Trustees

A public hearing on the proposed abandonment of a paper street, the “Stella Road” right of way between Oak Grove Drive and Charles Street, continues at the Barrington Town Council meeting tonight, Nov. 4. 

The monthly meeting starts at 6:30 pm with 11 interviews of candidates to fill positions on a host of boards and commissions. It will be held in the Council Chamber in Town Hall. 

The meeting also follows a 6 pm meeting of the Town Council sitting as the trustees for the Amey Tucker Spencer Fund, also known as the Spencer Trust.

The hearing on the proposed abandonment began on Oct. 7 and continued on Oct. 23. The street abuts land owned by Femiun Mezini, who has asked for the abandonment. 

He would like to have the land forfeited to him so he could give it to the neighbors while reportedly building a two-story home on the lot at 307 Sowams Road. Abandoning the road would allow him to situate the home to have the least impact on his neighbors while avoiding a zoning issue involving a setback.

The Town Council has been reluctant to part with the open space – given a $48,000 value by Tax Assessor Mike Minardi -- withou making the best use of what they have called a "public asset."

Also on the agenda are the renewals of a variety of liquor licenses and proposals for requesting RI DEM funds for three recreation projects:  a “ball wall” at Barrington Middle School, a trail around Kids Kove Playground, and the paving of the ice skating area at Legion Way. 

Here are the complete agendas for tonight’s regular Town Council meeting and the Spencer Trust Fund meeting.

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

NOVEMBER 4 -- 6:30 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBER, TOWN HAL 

Agenda

1.       Call to Order

2.       Pledge of Allegiance

3.       Interviews:

·         Robert Hart (Reappointment), Energy Committee

·         Martha Wallick (R), Board of Canvassers

·         John Alessandro (Presently Alternate) , Board of Assessment

·         Christopher Brady, Housing Board of Trustees

·         Philip Swintak (Reappointment), Juvenile Hearing Board

·         Steven Thurston (Reappointment), Juvenile Hearing Board

·         Chad Mollica, Committee on Appropriations

·         Amy Serrano, Committee on Appropriations

·         Dean Robinson, Juvenile Hearing Board

·         Brie Fanning-DiLibero, Juvenile Hearing Board

·         William F. Cauley, Juvenile Hearing Board

4.       Appointments/Reappointments:

·         Energy Committee

·         Board of Canvassers

·         Board of Assessment

·         Housing Board of Trustee

·         Juvenile Hearing Board

·         Committee on Appropriations 

5.       Announcements:  NOT BEFORE 7:00 PM

·         Swearing-in of Lt. Richard MacKay of the Barrington Fire Department

·         Veteran’s Day Ceremony at the Honor Roll on Monday, November 11, 2013

·         Acknowledgements of Participants of Harvest Stroll/125th Anniversary of Town Hall               

6.       *Adopt Town Council Minutes of October 7, 22 and 23, 2013 and Sealed Executive Minutes of October 23, 2013

7.       *Utility Petitions

8.       *Monthly Department Reports:  Fire Chief, Police Chief/Animal Control Official, Building Official, Public Works Director, Town Planner, Town Solicitor, Finance Director, Tax Assessor, Senior Services Director, Library Director, Barrington Adult Youth Team Coordinator, Recreation and Leisure Services Director and Town Clerk

9.       *Abatement List

10.    *Entertainment Licenses Renewal

·         Billy’s LLC d/b/a Billy’s

·         Bluewater Bar and Grill 

11.    *CLAIMS: 

·         Susan Fyfe

·         Henry DeWolf

12.    Liquor License Renewal

Class A Retail

·         Grapes & Grains, Inc. d/b/a Grapes & Grains, Inc.

·         Brickyard Wine & Spirits LLC d/b/a Brickyard Wine & Spirits LLC 

Class D Full

·         American Legion Post #8, Inc. d/b/a American Legion Post #8, Inc.

·         Barrington Democratic Club d/b/a Barrington Democratic Club

·         Barrington Yacht Club d/b/a Barrington Yacht Club

·         Rhode Island Country Club d/b/a Rhode Island Country Club

Class BV Full

·         Tyler Point Inc. d/b/a Bluewater Bar and Grill

·         Billy’s LLC d/b/a Billy’s

·         Stock Food Group, Inc. d/b/a Pizzico Ristorante

·         Kee-Aree LLC d/b/a Tong-D

·         Table LLC d/b/a Table

Class BVL Limited

·         Pepperoni’s LLC d/b/a Piezoni’s Pizza

·         New Sushi Express, Inc. d/b/a Miku Japanese Cuisine 

13.    Park and Recreation DEM Grant Proposals for the following:

·         Ball Wall at Barrington Middle School

·         Trail Around Kids Kove Playground

·         Paving Skating Area at Legion Way

14.    Public Comment (two minute statement) - 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 approach the microphone in front of the Council.

15.    Discuss and Act on Ad Hoc Taxation Committee Recommendation for Consultant Services 

16.    Bristol County Water Authority Report

·         Discuss Process for Bristol County Water Authority Appointee Removal

17.    Public Hearing:

·        Ordinance #2013-9 4-Way Stop Sign at Cold Spring and Winthrop Road North and South

·        Abandonment of a Portion of a Paper Street, the “Stella Road” Right of Way Located between Oak Grove Drive and Charles Street (continued from October 7 meeting and October 23 meeting)

18.    Introduction of Ordinance Amending Code of the Town of Barrington:

·         2013-10 Amend Chapter 131 Disorderly Conduct

19.    Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns Affordable Housing Survey

20.    Discuss and Act on IT Options

21.    Discussion Addressing Sweetbriar Taxation with Gary Morse 

22.    Resignation:

·         Donald Nessing 

23.    Set Agenda for December 2, 2013 Council Meeting

24.    Adjourn 

A MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL SITTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS TRUSTEES OF THE AMEY TUCKER SPENCER FUND

NOVEMBER 4 -- 6:00 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBER, TOWN HALL

Amended Agenda

1.       Call to Order

2.       Adopt Minutes of  May 6, 2013 Meeting

3.       Discuss Correspondence from TAP-IN.

4.       Discuss and Act on Funding Heating Systems and Home Repairs

5.       Discuss and Act on a Request from Housing Board of Trustees Regarding Participation in Administration of the Amey Tucker Spencer Fund

6.       Adjourn.