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TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT CC:

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Amend No.

Date Prepared: November 8, 2019

Council Meeting Date: November 18, 2019

______________________________________________________________________ TO: James R. Tierney, Town Manager FROM: Theresa C. Donovan, CMC, Town Clerk SUBJECT: Approval of Town Council Minutes RECOMMENDATION: That the Town Council approves the minutes from the following meeting:

October 15, 2019 Executive Session

October 15, 2019 Work Session (beach operations)

October 21, 2019 Work Session (bike path)

October 21, 2019 Regular Meeting

October 21, 2019 Executive Session SUMMARY: Attached are the minutes as in accordance with state law. Executive Session minutes have been voted sealed. ATTACHMENTS:

1. October 15, 2019 work session minutes 2. October 21, 2019 work session minutes 3. October 21, 2019 regular session minutes

NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL

WORK SESSION MEETING

OCTOBER 15, 2019 MINUTES

A Work Session Meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Narragansett was held on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at the Narragansett Town Hall.

Present: Matthew M. Mannix, President Jill A. Lawler, President Pro Tem Richard Lema, Member Patrick W. Murray, Member Jesse Pugh, Member James R. Tierney, Town Manager

Also present were the following staff members: Steven Wright, Parks and Recreation Director Christine Spagnoli, Finance Director Michelle Kershaw, Recreation Department Clerk William Eckert, Beach Manager

And members of the Recreation Advisory Board (RAB):

Thomas Warren, Chair Paul Roche, Vice-Chair Jan Kaseta Joan Mulligan Deborah Ranaldi

Council President Mannix called the meeting to order at 6:49 PM. The purpose of the work session was to review the Narragansett Town Beach policies, fees and operations with a report on the 2019 season. Director Wright referenced a PowerPoint presentation (incorporated herein), and reported on beach priorities, daily operations, press coverage, awards and the sunscreen program. He spoke of operation improvements, parking challenges (and the new policies that have improved conditions, additional parking pass activity and revenue highlights. He said the transferrable passes did not create an unmanageable level of activity. Total 2019 Beach Revenue (including North Beach Clubhouse rentals): $2,530,752.60 Enterprise Fund Balance: $3,114,000

Town Council Meeting Minutes October 15, 2019 Book 60, Page

He detailed the expenses and capital improvement projects. He said expenses, although not finalized for this year, were anticipated to total $1.9 million. The difference between revenue and expenses goes into the fund balance. He said his department had been rebuilding the storm reserve and fund balance, since its near depletion by Superstorm Sandy in October 2012. Council President Mannix said he had heard reports that the beach operation was more resident-friendly this year. Councilor Lawler said some residents had asked that the beach open earlier in the season, on weekends only. Responding to Councilor Lawler, Ms. Kershaw said the sale of commercial passes (@ $200 each) was down, and that the cost of resident transferrable passes were reduced to $75. Councilor Lawler asked what the department would need to rent the North Beach Clubhouse out more often, to which Director Wright replied a video monitoring system. Responding to Councilor Murray, Ms. Kershaw said there was a cap of 10 on passes, and most were purchasing between 3 and 5. Councilor Lema (Council liaison to RAB) referred to the enterprise fund, which has to include a set aside for emergencies. He said the Town was fortunate to have an asset that creates revenue, and he congratulated the department and the Recreation Advisory Board for all their efforts and accomplishments. Cynthia Duckworth asked that the Council consider amending the ordinance to prohibit dogs on the beach until October 15 (currently September 15). Director Wright said recommendations for any changes to beach policies and fees would be submitted for the Council’s second meeting in November. ADJOURNMENT: 7:37 PM.

ATTEST: MINUTES ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED/AMENDED:

Theresa C. Donovan, CMC Theresa C. Donovan, CMC Council Clerk Council Clerk

2019 YEAR IN REVIEW

THE MISSION OF NARRAGANSETT TOWN BEACH IS TO CREATE A SUPERIOR EXPERIENCE FOR BEACH GOERS,

NOW AND IN THE FUTURE, WITH SAFE AND EFFICIENT BEACH OPERATIONS THAT ENSURE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY AND

AFFORDABILITY.

TO CARRY OUT THE NTB MISSION IT IS NECESSARY TO:

Maintain and protect the quality of the beach for sustaining the important ecological service it provides to the town.

Recognize that the beach is a town asset, and as such, all policies (fees, parking, lockers, cabanas, etc.) should first serve town residents.

Recognize that use by non-residents generates significant revenue, and policies must take this into consideration.

Operate the beach as a self-sustaining financial enterprise that creates no additional tax burden on town residents.

Ensure that fee structures not only address annual expenses, but also provide sufficient income to address longer term capital requirements arising from building renovations, parking lot repairs/replacements, sand replenishment, storm damage, and erosion.

BEACH MANAGEMENT PRIORITIES

Customer satisfaction Customer safety Our residents Clean and well maintained facilities Consistent policies with accountability Efficient beach operations Beach sustainability plan Beach capital development plan

Daily Beach Operations 4:00 - 7:00 am: Parks Staff grades beach with Barber Beach

Rake and Tractor. 4:00 - 7:00 am: Rubbish removal contractor empties the 57

trash and recycling toters and picks up litter in the lots, pavilions and beach. $49,480.44 per season 161 days

7:00 am: Beach Manager opens South Pavilion to prepare office, prepare assignments, set up cash boxes, open rest rooms and begins day.

7:45 am: Attendants and supervisors arrive to clean pavilions, shower areas and restrooms for the day.

8:00 am: Lifeguards report for duty for opening at 8:30 am. 8:00 am: Sales Office Staff reports for duty [open 8:30, close at

5:30 pm] 8:30 am: Beach opens for the day 9:30 am: Restroom attendants arrive for duty (second shift 2:30

on Weekends) 11:00 am: Second shift lifeguards report for duty 2:30 pm Second shift supervisors and attendants arrive for

duty. 6:00 pm Lifeguards off Duty 8:00 pm Closing Manager, closing supervisor and attendant

secure the facilities unless special event scheduled.

PRESS & AWARDS

Readers Choice Award 428,600 votesHistoric District Commission award Ceremony Green Design North Pavilion 8.10.19.

Sunscreen Pilot Program at Town Beach Raw Elements USA ® Certified Natural Sunscreen and the

Recreation Advisory Board partnered with the Narragansett Parks and Recreation Department to provide its patrons with complimentary safe, effective & environmentally friendly sunscreen at the Town Beach this summer at six locations and two Parks Locations. Sponsors were: O’Neil’s Package Store ,South County Dermatology, Keith & Lizzy Kyle

1,120 ounces of sunscreen was dispensed from the dispensers. At 1.5 ml per single dispense application = 22,400 single dispense applications across the entire beach for the summer of 2019.

35% 2019 usage increase over 2018. Testament to summer success, growing awareness, demand and beach patron engagement into the service.

Operational Improvements for 2019

Drinking Fountain with water bottle water dispenser

Foot Shower at North Pavilion

Movies on the Beach moved to Cabana Area for better sound and viewing

Dr

• 92 BEACH DAYS FOR 2019• 10 DAYS OF 92 BEACH DAYS THE BEACH CLOSED DUE

TO RAIN OR CLOUDY CONDITIONS. WE DID NOT CHARGE BUT HAD LIFEGUARDS ON DUTY FOR PUBLIC SAFETY.

• ALL THREE LOTS: SOUTH LOT, NORTH LOT AND WEST LOT WERE WERE FULL SIX TIMES OUT OF 92 DAYS

• NORTH LOT WAS FULL THIRTEEN TIMES OUT OF 92 DAYS FOR AN AVERAGE OF TWO HOURS EACH TIME, TYPICALLY BECAME FULL AROUND 12:30 MOST DAYS.

PARKING CHALLENGES AND RAIN DATES

IN 2019 THE BEACH SOLD 251 ADDITIONAL NON-RESIDENT PARKING PASSES THROUGH THE LOCKER AND CHANGING ROOMS IN NORTH AND SOUTH

PAVILIONS VS 370 IN 2017.

NORTH LOT: 452 PARKING SPACESSOUTH LOT: 246 PARKING SPACES

CABANA LOT: 106 PARKING SPACESWEST LOT: 182 PARKING SPACES

TOTAL: 986 PARKING SPACES

ADDITIONAL PARKING: SEAWALL 240 SPACES

ADDITIONAL PARKING PASSES

2018 TO 2019 REVENUE HIGHLIGHTS

2018 2019

Miscellaneous Receipts $41,023.00 $15,795.00

Adult Season Pass Sales $85,625.00 $86,750.00

Youth Season Pass Sales $7,695.00 $7,655.00

Seasonal Parking Sales $175,145.00 $182,435.00

Daily Parking Sales $210,144.00 $226,750.00

Daily Admission Sales $941,696.00 $975,328.00

Transferrable Pass Sales [Com] $28,900.00 $22,000.00 [110]

Transferrable Pass Sales [Res] $165,025.00 $189,675.00 [2529]

REVENUE Clothing $8,112.00 Daily Beach Admission $975,328.00 Daily Parking $226,750.00 Miscellaneous Revenue $7,683.00 Extra Parking Passes $32,110.00 Seasonal Parking Passes $182,435.00 Beach Concerts $20,125.00 Transferrable Passes $211,675.00

Daily Beach Revenue $1,706,388.00Beach Facilities $729,364.60North Beach Clubhouse $95,000.00 EstimateTotal $2,530,752.60

Beach Fund Balance

2018 TO 2019 HIGHLIGHTS

2018 2019

19 Days with daily revenue over 20K

Highest daily receipts $40,365 7/4/2018

Highest daily admissions $36,280

Highest daily parking $4,495.00 September 3, 2018

Admissions: $941,696.00 = 94,169 patrons, 8,220 less cash patrons than 2017

9 Days with daily revenue over 20K

Highest daily receipts $48,210.00 on 7/4/2019

Highest daily admissions $43, 380.00

Highest daily parking $4,530.00 July 4, 2019

Admissions: $975,328.00 = 97,532 cash patrons for 92 day beach season[ 82 days with 10 rain days]

BEACH EXPENSES

EXPENSES: Payroll May 26,2019 $24,155.59 June 2, 2019 $24,054.79 June 9, 2019 $17,719.96 June 16, 2019 $25,800.82 June 23, 2019 $31,261.79 June 30, 2019 $44,065.59 July 7, 2019 $54,624.91 July 14, 2019 $51,362.10 July 21, 2019 $43,040.96 July 28, 2019 $42,384.38 August 4, 2019 $47,491.38 August 11, 2019 $46,152.38 August 18, 2019 $40,658.13 August 25, 2019 $41,046.85 September 1, 2019 $32,549.80 Total [$520.00 per hour] $520,217.05 [NO FICA] 2018 $498,508.91

Capital Improvement ProjectsCapital Improvement Projects Current or Completed at the Beach Sand Reserve per year $125,000.00

2019 390 Cubic Yards , 27 Hours $11,220.00 Storm Reserve Total $625,000.00 Shoreline mapping & analysis URI $19,872.00 South Pavilion Exterior Painting $18,320.00 Architectural Services for Cabanas $33,300.00

Frank Karpowicz Architects Replace Wooden Guardrail South Lot $28,775.00

Future Capital Improvement Projects at the Beach Renovations to existing Cabanas $657,750.00 Renovations to lockers at South Pavilion TBD

GANSETT SURF & RESCUE WON THE RHODE ISLAND STATE LIFEGUARD TOURNAMENT

MAKING 2019 THEIR 30TH CONSECUTIVE WIN.

WE’RE PROUD OF THIS TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE.

GANSETT SURF & RESCUE

THANK YOUNOW ON TO BUILDING A BETTER 2020


WORK SESSION MEETING


A Work Session Meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Narragansett was held on Monday, October 21, 2019 at the Narragansett Town Hall.

Present: Matthew M. Mannix, President Jill A. Lawler, President Pro Tem Richard Lema, Member Patrick W. Murray, Member Jesse Pugh, Member James R. Tierney, Town Manager

Also present: Michael DeLuca, Community Development Department Director. Council President Mannix called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. The purpose of the work session was to consider a response to the RI Department of Transportation’s (RIDOT) readiness review regarding the preferred alternative alignment for design and construction of the William C. O’Neil Bike Path extension. Manager Tierney said there had been a major reduction in available funding, significantly impacting options. Director DeLuca reviewed the timeline of the bike path’s development (incorporated herein), saying Section 4B would be the end of the project (consisting of roughly .75 mile). During the project’s development, CRMC was doing research on sea level rise and found that previously favored alternatives would all be impacted by that rise. That made them no longer feasible, as they crossed wetlands. In 2018, RIDOT informed the Town they would be reducing the available budget for the project to $3 million. Although the Town did not want any on-street segments, modified Alternate 4 was what was included in RIDOT’s readiness report, and that would include the use of either Othmar Street or Wanda Street. No matter what alternative the Town choses, the State will contribute no more than $3 million. Council President Mannix noted that was $4 million less than what was originally expected. Richard Vangermeersch said a bike path properties committee was needed from the very start. Alvin Gabriolowitz said fifty households would be impacted and, if the Town cannot get the funding to do it the right way, it should not be done at all. Carolyn Petrocelli said the State was planning on spending $8 million when the path was going through Canonchet Farm.


Council President Mannix said the Town Council voted for that path in 2013 and suggested it to RIDOT but since then, the State’s priorities have changed. Councilor Lawler said RIDOT announced the funding cut during a public hearing conducted here by the State’s Transportation Advisory Committee in August. David Smith said the $3 million budget precluded the path from going through the farm. Karen Shabshelowitz asked why the preferred plan was not implemented when the money was available. Director DeLuca replied that RIDOT would not allow the Town to move forward with the $8.4 million plan at the time, although the Town was ready to commit. Ms. Shabshelowitz said there had been no traffic studies or safety plans done for the on-street path. Manager Tierney said nothing had been finalized and that the purpose of the meeting was to present alternatives and solicit public input. Director DeLuca said, according to RIDOT, modified Alternate 4 could be done for $2.7 million with on-street use. Councilor Murray suggested using the $3 million to bring the path to Sprague Park, then install signage to direct users from there. Director DeLuca said the State’s Transportation Improvement Program money does expire, but that is not imminent. He added, if advancement of the design and permitting does not happen within the next three years, they will likely withdraw the funding completely. Mr. Smith said the State had been very clear that if the Town does not engage and get started, the money would be reassigned. He suggested diverting to Narragansett Avenue instead of Othmar or Wanda Streets. Mary Arakelian said she felt the path should stop at Strathmore Street, with bicyclists, beach pedestrians, etc. finding their way from there without the disruption of installing sidewalks on Othmar or Wanda Streets. Council President Mannix stated another work session on the topic would be held on November 6 at 6 PM. ADJOURNMENT: 7:30 PM.

ATTEST: MINUTES ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED/AMENDED:



REGULAR MEETING


A Regular Meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Narragansett was held on Monday, October 21, 2019 at 7:40 PM, at the Narragansett Town Hall.

Present: Matthew M. Mannix, President Jill A. Lawler, President Pro Tem Richard Lema, Member Patrick W. Murray, Member Jesse Pugh, Member James R. Tierney, Town Manager Mark A. Davis, Town Solicitor

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

September 16, 2019 Executive Session: Motion by Councilor Lawler, seconded by Councilor Lema to approve the minutes as presented. So unanimously voted.

September 16, 2019 Regular Meeting: Motion by Councilor Lawler, seconded by Councilor Lema to approve the minutes as presented. So unanimously voted.

CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Councilor Lawler, seconded by Councilor Lema to approve the consent agenda as presented (12 items). So unanimously voted. The consent agenda consisted of:

1. A MOTION TO APPROVE a Class F-1 alcoholic beverage license for the Hera Gallery and Educational Foundation Inc. for their fundraising event to be held on January 24, 2020 at The Towers, subject to state and local regulations.

2. A MOTION TO APPROVE a Class F-1 alcoholic beverage license for The Contemporary Theater Company, for their fundraising event to be held on November 1, 2019 at The Towers, subject to state and local regulations.

3. A MOTION TO APPROVE a victualing license for Elizabeth Hill dba South Coast Organics and Bulk Foods at 148 Boon Street, Narragansett, RI subject to state and local regulations.

4. A MOTION TO APPROVE the list of real estate abatements in the amount of $833.10. 5. A MOTION TO RECEIVE the report of surplus property sold on the online auction site,

“GovDeals.com” for the period of January 1, 2019 – June 30, 2019 (6 months). 6. A MOTION TO APPROVE a one-year contract extension for frames and grates,

manhole rims and covers with Warwick Winwater Works Company at their quoted prices for a one (1) year period, under the same terms and conditions as the original bid.

7. A MOTION TO APPROVE, RATIFY AND CONFIRM the emergency purchase of parts for the Highway Division Vactor Truck #22, purchased from C.N. Wood Co. Inc. in the amount of $4,837.50.

8. A MOTION TO APPROVE, RATIFY AND CONFIRM the emergency repairs made to


the Highway Division’s 2013 John Deere Backhoe completed by Schmidt Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $2,835.80.

9. A MOTION TO APPROVE, RATIFY AND CONFIRM the emergency repairs to the

DPW Rotary Lifts used in Fleet Maintenance, completed by Falcon Hydraulics & Boiler Service, Inc. in the amount of $2,986.42.

10. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of one (1) new Spitzlift truck mount crane from Dejana Truck & Utility Equipment utilizing the Rhode Island Master Price Agreement (MPA) 91, in the amount of $3,315.00.

11. A MOTION TO APPROVE a one-year contract extension for sign materials with Traffic Signs & Safety, Inc. at their quoted prices for a one (1) year period, under the same terms and conditions as the original bid.

12. A MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of one (1) new 75-gallon drum capacity Spill Containment Pallet in the amount of $7,622.92 and one (1) new 365-gallon capacity IBC Containment Pallet in the amount of $2,294.24 from W.W. Grainger, Inc. in the total amount of $9,917.16.

NEW BUSINESS: POLICE DEPARTMENT

13. Motion by Councilor Lawler, seconded by Councilor Lema to adopt a resolution amending the Official List of Parking Restrictions and Regulations in the Town of Narragansett in accordance with the Narragansett Code of Ordinances to restrict parking on Anna Olivo Court. Responding to Councilor Pugh, Chief of Police Sean Corrigan said he had received a resident complaint and petition that parking on both side of the road was affecting emergency access. The traffic safety committee reviewed and reported with recommendation to prohibit parking on the predominantly west side, based upon its findings. Public Works Department Director Michael DiCicco said such decisions were usually based on where postal boxes were located, so as not to restrict access to them. Council President Mannix noted parking changes require two readings and, although the resolution could be adopted at this time, the first reading would be scheduled for November 4, 2019. Motion so unanimously voted.

PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

14. Motion by Councilor Lawler, seconded by Councilor Lema to approve the request from the Narrow River Preservation Association for their annual “NRPA Road Race” to be held on Saturday May 9, 2020 from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM, subject to approval of state and local regulations. So unanimously voted.

15. Motion by Councilor Lawler, seconded by Councilor Lema to approve the request from the RI State Police for their annual “5K Foot Pursuit” Road Race to be held on Sunday April 26, 2020 from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM, subject to approval of state and local regulations. So unanimously voted.


16. Motion by Councilor Lawler, seconded by Councilor Lema to approve the request from the Parks and Recreation Department, the Narragansett Lions Club and the Narragansett Chamber of Commerce to host a second “Endless Summer Festival” to be held on Saturday September 26, 2020 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM at Narragansett Town Beach subject to approval of state and local regulations. So unanimously voted.

17. Motion by Councilor Lawler, seconded by Councilor Lema to approve the one-year contract extension for rubbish removal - Beach Division with Joe Harvey Landscaping, in the amount of $49,480.44, under the same terms and conditions as the original bid. So unanimously voted.

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

18. Motion by Councilor Lawler, seconded by Councilor Lema to approve the purchase of twenty-four (24) replacement Encoder Reader Transmitters for customer water meters from Stiles Company, in the amount of $5,520.00. Responding to Councilor Pugh, Engineering Department Director Jonathan Gerhard said this purchase would replace existing faulty or malfunctioning units that department personnel must still be in close proximity to read. This would not be new technology. Motion so unanimously voted.

19. Motion by Councilor Lawler, seconded by Councilor Lema to introduce, read, pass and accept as a first reading an ordinance in amendment of Chapter 78, Article II of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Narragansett, Rhode Island, entitled “Utilities” (Water Rates and Charges). Director Gerhard said the proposed rate increases were presented to the Council during budget hearings in April, and they reflect an increase in the base rates to support operations. He said the Town’s major water supplier (SUEZ) has had several rate increases, as had Narragansett’s other supplier (Town of North Kingstown), which had been absorbed by using the reserve fund. He said it was not sustainable to continue to do so, as that fund was needed as a reserve for repairs and maintenance of the system’s assets. Motion so unanimously voted.

TOWN MANAGER

20. Motion by Councilor Lawler, seconded by Councilor Lema to approve the replacement of one firefighter due to retirement. So unanimously voted.

TOWN CLERK

21. Motion by Councilor Lawler, seconded by Councilor Lema to introduce, read, pass and accept as a first reading an ordinance in amendment of Chapter 14, Article XI of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Narragansett, Rhode Island entitled “Peddlers, Solicitors and Itinerant Vendors” to comply with the Rhode Island General Assembly’s passage of 2018 S2502B, which established regulation of mobile food establishments. Motion by Councilor Murray, seconded by Councilor Lema to amend Sec. 14-404 of the proposed ordinance to limit mobile food establishment licenses to twelve (12). Motion to amend so unanimously voted. Motion by Councilor Murray, seconded by Councilor Lema to amend


Sec. 14-371 of the proposed ordinance to limit peddler and hawker license to six (6). Motion to amend so unanimously voted. Motion to accept the first reading with two incorporated amendments so unanimously voted.

[The agenda was interrupted at this point for the scheduled public hearing matters at 8:06 PM.] PUBLIC HEARING/DECISION – 8:00 PM: Motion by Councilor Lawler, seconded by Councilor Lema to hold and open a public hearing at 8:06 PM to consider submittal of a request for a 2019 Community Development Block Grant in the amount up to $75,000 from the State set-aside for local housing rehabilitation. So unanimously voted. Community Development Department Director Michael DeLuca said this type of grant, administered by the state’s Office of Housing and Community Development, would provide an allotment to the Town, which would then be distributed among local applicants. The funds would be for housing rehabilitation projects. He said there have been twelve approved projects over the last four years. He said, if approved by the Council, the application would convey the Town’s intention of distributing up to $75,000 for these types of projects in the coming year. There being no further requests to speak in favor or in opposition, motion by Councilor Lawler, seconded by Councilor Lema to close the public hearing at 8:11 PM. So unanimously voted. Motion by Councilor Lawler, seconded by Councilor Lema to draft a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to submit an application for Community Development Block Grant HRSA funding to the Town. So unanimously voted.

(Reference is made to the stenographer’s transcript for verbatim record.) Motion by Councilor Lawler, seconded by Councilor Lema to hold and open a public hearing at 8:12 PM on an application from WESTLAKES, LLC to amend the Zoning Map to modify the limitation on uses for the property at 707 Point Judith Road (Plat Y-4, Lot 4), zoned BB and R80. So unanimously voted. John F. Kenyon, Esq. (representing owner and applicant) reviewed prior approved uses for this property and described the addition of a proposed coffee shop with drive-up window. He said the applicant was asking for an amendment to the use code, and had received a positive recommendation from the Planning Board. The proposal includes a reduction of allowed vehicle storage from thirty to five. He said the proposal was consistent with the commercial use of the property and the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. He noted, if the Council approved the use code amendment, the applicant would still have to apply to the Zoning Board of Review for a special use permit. Paul J. Carr, Jr. was sworn in by Solicitor Davis and identified himself as the owner of Westlakes Garage at the subject property. He said he owned the property for 19 years, and the business consisted of truck, marine and automotive repair along with a convenience store. He said he

Town Council Meeting Minutes October 21, 2019 Book 60, Page currently sells coffee and bakery products but there is no drive up window. He said nothing would be added onto the building. His intention was to convert an area of the building’s interior that used to be used as a detail shop and auto work area. He said reducing the storage of thirty vehicles to five would open up more usable area of the property. He said a traffic study had been done. He stated he understood he would still have to go before Planning and Zoning Boards for further approval. He said he was restructuring the business, and felt this would be a better use of the existing structure for future financial stability. Incorporation of a drive up window would allow the coffee and bakery portion of the business to be competitive. Councilor Lema said this property had more space than any other businesses with drive-up windows in the surrounding area. He noted no additional development was planned, and he supported the application. Mr. Kenyon confirmed the applicant was not looking to expand at all, and the only use change being requested was for the drive-up window. Responding to Councilor Lawler, Manager Tierney said a fast food restaurant would be a significant change and would require a public hearing. Director DeLuca said fast food restaurants were addressed by a different use code and were prohibited in all zoning districts. Responding to Councilor Pugh, Mr. Carr said the entrance to the convenience store would be moved to the left front of the building, and customers could access the bakery section by either entering through that door or by using the drive-up. He said he had no specific brand/entity in mind, but was trying to obtain approval for the use change first. There being no further requests to speak in favor or in opposition, motion by Councilor Lawler, seconded by Councilor Lema to close the public hearing at 8:25 PM. So unanimously voted. Motion by Councilor Lawler, seconded by Councilor Lema to approve the application from WESTLAKES, LLC to amend the Zoning Map to modify the limitation on uses for the property at 707 Point Judith Road (Plat Y-4, Lot 4), zoned BB and R80. So unanimously voted. Motion by Councilor Pugh, seconded by Councilor Murray to receive and place on file the recommendation from the Planning Board. So unanimously voted.

(Reference is made to the stenographer’s transcript for verbatim record.) Motion by Councilor Lawler, seconded by Councilor Lema to schedule a public hearing on Monday, January 6, 2020 at 8:00 PM to amend Section 4.7 of Narragansett’s Zoning Ordinances in accordance with recent FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) updates. So unanimously voted. Motion by Councilor Lawler, seconded by Councilor Lema to refer the proposed amendment to the Planning Board for review and recommendations. So unanimously voted. [The remainder of the agenda was resumed at this point; 8:27 PM.]


22. A MOTION TO APPOINT/REAPPOINT eight individuals to the Galilee Advisory Committee. Council President Mannix stated this item was being withdrawn at this time.

ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS: Council President Mannix said the work session regarding the William C. O’Neil Bike Path extension would be continued on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 6:00 PM. Council President Mannix said developer Carlos Mouta had advised the Town on October 18 that he would not be signing the purchase and sale agreement for the portion of the “Belmont Building”. OPEN FORUM: Richard Vangermeersch said the Town must establish a property committee for each project at the beginning of each project, starting with the bike path. David Smith said he had been championing the William C. O’Neil bike path since 2007 and, with the recent amendment to available funding, he knew the path as designed to go through Canonchet Farm would not happen. He said, although the RIDOT proposal is far from final design, the project’s biggest challenge was time, so the Town must begin work toward a reasonable solution or the $3 million in funding would disappear. He urged the Council to keep moving forward. Carleen Towne said the Library Direction and the Library Board of Trustees write grants to obtain outside funding, which should be applauded and not punished by cutting their budget. She said Friends of the Library was a volunteer group that raises money to save the local taxpayers money. Gloria Roman said, now that Mr. Mouta had withdrawn, the Town had the opportunity to turn the space into a library. She referred to the $5.8 million bond, $2 million reimbursement from the State, $1 million in corporate donations and $2.1 million pledged in private donations, and said all were based on the library being located at the Belmont building. She said the will of the 2016 voters should be followed. Councilor Lema said the 2016 voters voted for a bond, not for the Belmont building. Stanley Wojciechowski said Social Security benefits would increase by 1.6% for 2020, and asked the Council to consider that during its budget preparation. He said the library had an almost $1 million fund balance, and he hoped the Council would investigate all excess funds throughout the Town’s departments and disclose that information. [Mary Wojciechowski submitted an AARP publication to the Clerk.] Joan Mulligan referenced Christopher Mannix’s recent letter to a local newspaper’s editor, and asked if everyone who came to the podium should now fear public humiliation and retaliation. She said Council President Mannix should resign immediately. Responding to Councilor Lawler, Manager Tierney said he spoke to OLIS’ director over the

Town Council Meeting Minutes October 21, 2019 Book 60, Page telephone and presented Councilor Lema’s October 7 proposal for funding of library services and waiver, and she confirmed that OLIS would accept that arrangement. He said the deadline for the waiver application was November 1. He said he conveyed that information to the Library Board of Trustees via email and discussion, but had not yet been informed by the Trustees if they would agree to the fund transfer proposal. Responding to Councilor Pugh, Manager Tierney said the Trustees did convey a proposal deal, which was distributed to Council members and the Trustees. Laurie Kelley (Trustees Chair) said the Board made two proposals, one of which was rejected by the Council and one had been received by the Council without comment. There followed debate between Council President Mannix and Chair Kelley about the library’s fund balance. Council President Mannix said Ms. Kelley should be removed from the Library Board of Trustees. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Councilor Lawler, seconded by Councilor Lema to retire to Executive Session of the Town Council in accordance with RI General Laws §42-46-4 and §42-46-5(a):

Collective Bargaining and Litigation – review of municipal union contracts in accordance with RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2)

Roll Call Vote: Council President Mannix: Aye Council President Pro Tem Lawler: Aye Councilor Lema: Aye Councilor Murray: Aye Councilor Pugh: Did not vote ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM. ATTEST: MINUTES ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED/AMENDED:


A digital format has been made a part of the record for a complete account of the Council meeting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRdygqNJaJw

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