Town Council to Meet on Tuesday

The Barrington Town Council meets for its regular monthly meeting this week on an irregular day, Tuesday, April 9. The council typically meets on the first Monday of each month.

The meeting starts at the regular time, 7 pm, in the same place, the Council Chamber in Town Hall.

Highlights of the agenda appear to be the annual application for Community Development Block Grants -- with a recommendation from the Senior Services Advisory Board on the spending of those federal funds.

The Committee for Renewable Energy Barrington (CREB) is back on the agenda for the second straight month with two requests:

• one to change its name
• a second one to talk about a workshop with other boards and commissions about using closed landfills for solar photovoltaic fields.

The Parks and Recreation Commission is making recommendations to establish two memorials at town parks: a Dellefratte family memorial at Chianese Field and a memorial at Latham Park. It also is asking the Town Council to approve another one-year agreement to lease the playing fields at Haines Memorial Park.

The Barrington Preservation Society will make a presentation on the historical significance of the Nockum Hill area of town and its opposition to the proposed condominium development – Residences at the Preserve.

That development has been rejected by the Planning Board but is being appealed to the State Housing Appeals Board. The Town Council has scheduled an executive session on the lawsuit filed by North End Holdings, which is the developer of the proposed condo complex.

Here is the complete agenda for Tuesday’s Town Council meeting:

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2013

7 pm

COUNCIL CHAMBER, BARRINGTON TOWN HALL

Agenda

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Interviews

Planning Board (1), Zoning Board (1) and Committee for Renewable Energy for Barrington (CREB) (1)

4. Appointments: Planning Board –unexpired term ending May 2013

Zoning Board - unexpired term ending December 2013

Committee for Renewable Energy for Barrington (CREB) –unexpired term ending in 2014

5. Announcements

• Resolution Honoring Barrington High School Student Jack Liang
• Proclamation for Earth Day on April 22
• Trails Grant

6. Adopt Resolution Approving Submittal of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application

7. Discuss and Act on Senior Services Advisory Board’s Recommendation Regarding Current Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG)

8. *Adopt Town Council Minutes of March 4 (2) and 18, 2013

9. *Utility Petitions

10. *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, Leisure Services Director, Barrington Adult Youth Team Coordinator and Town Clerk

11. *Abatement List

12. * Surplus Property

13. *United Veterans’ Request to Hold Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27, 2013

14. *Private Detective License Request from Christopher W. Grenier

15. *John R. Dillon, Thomas Dillon and Sharon Dillon Claim

16. *Approve and Authorize Town Manager to Sign Construction and Maintenance Agreement between RI Department of Transportation and Town of Barrington

17. 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.

18. Bristol County Water Authority Report

19. Discuss and Act on Committee for Renewable Energy for Barrington (CREB) Requests:

• Change Committee’s Name
• Plan for Workshop with Other Boards and Commissions re. Potential Options for Solar Photovoltaic System on Closed Landfills

20. Discuss and Act on Park and Recreation Commission Recommendations

a. Jon White, Eident Sports Marketing, for COX Marathon

b. Proposed Dellefratte Memorial at Chianese Field

c. Proposed Memorial at Latham Park

d. Haines Park Agreement

e. Resolution to Change Fee Structure for Tennis Leagues/Tournaments

21. Barrington Preservation Society/Nockum Hill Committee Presentation Relating to Residences at the Preserve

22. Report on Establishing a Tri-Town Committee to Explore Alternatives to Bristol County Water Authority (BCWA)

23. Resolution: Eliminate Straight Party Vote – Master Lever, Presentation by Ken Block

24. Introduction: Ordinance #2013 - 1 Amend Chapter 169, Taxation §169 - 9 Amount of Exemption

25. Set Agenda for May 6, 2013 Council Meeting

26. Executive Session in Accordance with RIGL 42-46-5 (a) (2) Litigation re. North End Holdings Company, LLC vs. Town of Barrington

27. Adjourn