Narragansett public meetings in 2022
35 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council Meeting
The Narragansett Town Council approved a five-year lease for 31 police body-worn cameras at a total cost of $234,730, and awarded a five-year Del's Lemonade concession contract at the Town Beach for $35,000 per year. The council also approved numerous other purchases and contracts, including a $92,675 water system design amendment and a $37,720 Town Hall stairway replacement. A resolution to prioritize projects for the $20 million bond passed in November was withdrawn.
- Approved 5-year lease for 31 body-worn cameras, $234,730 total ($54,250 first year, $45,120/year thereafter)
- Awarded Del's Lemonade concession at Town Beach, $35,000/year for 5 years
- Approved $92,675 contract amendment with Pare Corp. for water system design
- Approved $37,720 Town Hall exterior stairway replacement with Abcore Restoration
- Approved $9,905.78 police car body repairs and $3,630 EAP renewal
Town Council Meeting
The Narragansett Town Council held a regular meeting on December 5, 2022, taking action on a variety of items. They approved a new Class B-Tavern alcoholic beverage license for Surf Shack Bed and Breakfast, renewed all alcoholic beverage licenses for the upcoming year, and waived all town permit fees for the new library. The council also approved several contracts, including a $159,210 amendment for the Scarborough Wastewater Treatment Facilities Groin Restoration Project and a $108,500 police subgrant award.
- Approved new Class B-Tavern license for Surf Shack Bed and Breakfast at 83 Narragansett Avenue with restrictions (food service ends 10 PM, alcohol ends 11 PM, no live entertainment, no alcohol on rear decks)
- Renewed all alcoholic beverage licenses for Dec 1, 2022 to Nov 30, 2023, including Benny's Clam Shack and Capt. Foggy's Fish House
- Waived all town permit fees for the new library (building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire plan review)
- Approved $159,210 contract amendment with Tighe & Bond for Scarborough WWTF Groin Restoration Project
- Accepted $108,500 subgrant from State of RI and U.S. DOJ for Police Department
Work Session
The Narragansett Town Council is holding a work session with the Parks and Recreation Department and Recreation Advisory Board to review the 2022 beach season and discuss beach policies and fees for the 2023 season. This is a discussion session, not a final decision meeting.
- Review of 2022 beach season
- Discussion of 2023 beach policies and fees
Town Council Meeting
The Narragansett Town Council held its regular meeting on November 21, 2022, covering organizational actions, public hearings, and routine approvals. The council renewed all alcoholic beverage licenses for the 2022-2023 period, approved several departmental purchases and contracts, and handled appointments and committee assignments. The meeting was largely procedural, with most items approved unanimously.
- Renewed 37 alcoholic beverage licenses (Class A, B, B-V, D) for Dec 1, 2022 – Nov 30, 2023
- Approved purchase of 2022 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 UTV for Fire Dept ($25,240.78)
- Approved emergency engine repairs to Fire Dept Rescue 3 ($19,466.52)
- Approved 5-year surf lessons and surf camp agreements with Narragansett Surf and Skate Shop (amended to 3-year)
- Approved $19,000 water line installation at 95E Middlebridge Road
Town Council Meeting
The Narragansett Town Council met on November 7, 2022, and approved a series of routine expenditures and contracts, including a $36,450 architectural/engineering contract for Point Judith Fire Station improvements. They also adopted an ordinance amendment to Chapter 70 (Taxation and Finance) on second reading, and granted permission for a house move. The meeting included a public hearing and open forum, but the agenda was largely procedural.
- Awarded $36,450 contract to Aharonian & Associates for Point Judith Fire Station improvements
- Adopted ordinance amendment to Chapter 70 (Taxation and Finance) on second reading (4-1, Murray opposed)
- Approved $72.72/ton winter road salt purchase from Mid-American Salt LLC
- Granted permission to move a home from 175 Boston Neck Road to 0 Boston Neck Road
- Approved $5,000 fire extinguisher inspection contract with Keane Fire & Safety
Town Council Meeting
The Narragansett Town Council held a regular meeting on October 17, 2022, where it approved a series of expenditures and ordinances. Key actions included awarding a $5.48 million contract for the Maury Loontjens Memorial Library renovation, approving the purchase of a new fire pumper truck for $563,926, and adopting zoning text amendments. The council also held a public hearing on a temporary tax credit for historic district properties and approved several smaller contracts and purchases.
- Awarded $5,478,000 bid for Maury Loontjens Memorial Library Renovation to E.W. Burman, Inc.
- Approved purchase of one 2022 Rosenbauer Commander Pumper Truck for $563,926 from Specialty Vehicles, Inc.
- Adopted zoning text amendments to Sections 2.2, 6.4, and 7.9 (4-1, Murray opposed)
- Approved $43,250 annual licensing fee for GovInvest financial software
- Approved purchase of nine Motorola radios for Police Department for $32,792.31
Work Session
The Narragansett Town Council is holding a work session to review a new short-term rental ordinance. This is a discussion item only, with no formal votes or decisions scheduled. The meeting will be streamed live on YouTube with no remote participation.
- Review of a new short-term rental ordinance
Town Council Meeting
The Narragansett Town Council held public hearings and approved first readings of two zoning ordinance amendments: one revising Section 18.1 on Site Plan Review and another amending bulk regulations (definitions, dimensional rules, parking). The council also approved site use and design plans for a library project, authorized up to $10,000 in matching funds for heating assistance, and approved several contracts and purchases.
- Approved first reading of zoning text amendment to Section 18.1 (Site Plan Review)
- Approved first reading of bulk zoning amendments (Sections 2.2, 6.4, 7.9) with Planning Board recommendation
- Approved site use and design plans by HBM Architects for library project
- Authorized up to $10,000 to match Inez Sprague Fund for heating assistance
- Approved $34,550 Sprague Pump Station staircase replacement contract
Town Council Meeting
The Narragansett Town Council met on September 19, 2022, and approved a series of expenditures and policy items. Key actions included awarding a $78,562.64 contract for floor coating at the Public Works Shop, adopting a resolution for a Community Choice Aggregation electricity supply agreement, and approving a three-year beach concession contract extension. The council also scheduled a public hearing for a new liquor license application and handled several smaller purchases and appointments.
- Approved $78,562.64 Penntek floor coating for Public Works Shop (DiStefano Brothers Construction)
- Adopted resolution authorizing Town Manager to execute electricity supply agreement under CCA program (4-1, Murray opposed)
- Approved 3-year extension for Beach Food and Beverage Concession with Fire and Water Concessions, Inc. at $135,001/year
- Scheduled public hearing for Surf Shack Bed and Breakfast LLC Class B-Tavern liquor license at 83 Narragansett Avenue for Dec 5, 2022
- Approved $29,964 Darktrace system renewal and $15,950.45 LUCAS 3 Chest Compression System
Town Council Meeting
The Narragansett Town Council held a special meeting on September 7, 2022, with a single substantive item. The council voted 4-0 to table a motion granting permission to Greg Slattery and Wolfe House Movers to transport a home from 175 Boston Neck Road to 0 Boston Neck Road, Plat A, Lot 20, until a complete application is received. The meeting was adjourned at 4:42 PM.
- Motion to grant permission to transport a home from 175 Boston Neck Road to 0 Boston Neck Road, Plat A, Lot 20, tabled until complete application received (4-0 vote)
Town Council Meeting
The Narragansett Town Council held its regular meeting on September 6, 2022, approving a consent agenda and numerous departmental items. Key actions included purchasing revenue software from Tyler Technologies for $224,893, reconditioning a beach rake for $19,119.79, and approving police equipment and vehicle repairs. The council also scheduled public hearings on zoning text amendments and a historic tax credit revision, and directed the town manager to issue an RFP for a housing stock study using up to $25,000 in ARPA funds.
- Approved $224,893 purchase of Revenue Software from Tyler Technologies
- Scheduled public hearings for October 3, 2022 on bulk zoning amendments and Section 18.1 amendment
- Directed RFP for housing stock study, max $25,000 in ARPA funds (4-1, Murray opposed)
- Approved $19,119.79 reconditioning of Barber beach rake
- Approved 29 bulletproof vest packages for $25,955 and $13,885 ammunition purchase
Town Council Meeting
The Narragansett Town Council held a regular meeting on August 15, 2022, approving several routine items including liquor license transfers, maintenance contracts, grant acceptances, and ordinance amendments. The meeting included public hearings on two liquor license transfers and a road abandonment petition, which was denied. The council also approved a second reading of a mobile food establishment ordinance amendment and introduced an Affordable Housing Trust amendment.
- Approved transfer of Class B liquor license from Thai Best to Tsunama Asian and Sushi Bar at 21 Pier Market Place
- Approved transfer of Class B liquor license from Capt. Foggy's Fish House to Ola Kala at 290-294 Great Island Road, conditioned on closing within 60 days
- Denied petition to abandon a portion of Meadow Lane
- Approved $105,000 EMS grant and $10,000 FR CARA grant for Fire Department
- Approved $127,170 contract for Narrow River Dredging engineering services
Town Council Meeting
The Narragansett Town Council held a regular meeting on August 1, 2022, and approved a wide range of items, including major equipment purchases, a cannabis ban on town property, and two ballot questions for the November election. The council also adopted an ordinance amendment regarding business registration fees and referred a sewer policy waiver request to committee.
- Approved purchase of 2023 International CV515 truck with snow plow for $133,870.90
- Adopted ordinance prohibiting cannabis smoking and use on all town-owned property
- Placed ballot question on whether to allow new cannabis-related licenses in town
- Placed ballot question on selling surplus tangible property
- Awarded $84,000 contract for O'Neill Bike Bath Phase 4B to DiPrete Engineering
Town Council Meeting
The Narragansett Town Council held a regular meeting on July 18, 2022, approving a consent agenda and several new business items. Key actions included placing two referendum questions on the November 8, 2022 ballot: one to sell miscellaneous surplus tangible property and another for a bond to finance public infrastructure improvements. The council also approved numerous contracts, purchases, and licenses, and introduced ordinances on business registration fees and cannabis use on town property.
- Approved placing referendum on Nov. 8 ballot to sell miscellaneous surplus tangible property (amended to exclude real estate).
- Adopted resolution to place infrastructure bond question on Nov. 8 ballot (4-1, Murray opposed).
- Approved purchase of four 2022 Ford Police Utility vehicles for $142,098.85.
- Approved $2.5M appropriation and $625K grant for Scarborough WWTF stone groin/jetty restoration.
- Introduced ordinance to prohibit cannabis smoking/use on town property.
Town Council Meeting
The Narragansett Town Council held a regular meeting on June 20, 2022, taking votes on a range of items. Key actions included approving the selection of projects to be funded with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, placing a cannabis licensing question on the November 8, 2022 ballot, and approving multiple contracts and licenses. The council also held a public hearing on a zoning amendment, but the motion to amend the effective date failed.
- Approved ARPA project funding selection (4-1, Murray opposed)
- Approved ballot question on adult recreational cannabis licenses for November 8, 2022 election
- Failed motion to amend effective date of Chapter 1087 Zoning Amendment (0-5)
- Approved Motorola radio communications service contract for $38,201.73
- Approved $26,530 agreement with Saint Elizabeth Adult Day Center for adult day services
Work Session
The Narragansett Town Council is holding a work session with the Planning Board to discuss the Pier Parking Study, including its assessment and potential options. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The meeting will be held in person with no remote participation.
- Work session with Planning Board on Pier Parking Study (assessment & options)
Town Council Meeting
The Narragansett Town Council will hold a regular meeting on June 6, 2022, at 7:30 PM. Key actions include scheduling public hearings on a road abandonment petition and alcohol license transfers, and voting on the FY2022-23 budget, a Community Choice Aggregation plan, and several contracts. The agenda also includes routine items like license approvals and committee appointments.
- Public hearing scheduled on petition to abandon a portion of Meadow Lane
- Public hearing on transfer of Class B-Victualler license to The Tavern at Assessor's Plat P, Lot 289-5, 140 Point Judith Road
- Approve FY2022-23 Appropriation Ordinance (second reading)
- Approve $36,500 storm drain replacement on South Hill View Drive
- Adopt resolution supporting Bike Mobility Plan
Town Council Meeting
The Narragansett Town Council held a special meeting and approved two food-related license applications. Both items were approved unanimously by a 3-0 vote. The meeting was brief, lasting about six minutes, and included no other substantive business.
- Approved Victualling License for MMMY Inc, d/b/a Dockside Cafe, 294 Great Island Road
- Approved Mobile Food Establishment License for Jessica Costantino, dba The Salty Brew
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council passed the first reading of the 2022-2023 Appropriation Ordinance, which included adding $300,000 from the fund balance for a motor vehicle phase out. The Council also approved updated Narragansett Beach fees and ratified labor agreements for police and fire departments.
- Approved 2022-2023 Appropriation Ordinance with $300,000 added for motor vehicle phase out
- Approved updated 2022 Narragansett Beach fees and seasonal pass resolutions
- Ratified labor agreements for Police (IBPO Local 303) and Fire Fighters (IAFF Local 1589)
- Approved $14,221.00 change order for Town Hall ADA Parking Relocation
- Scheduled public hearing for Pelly’s Place expansion at 909 Boston Neck Road for June 6, 2022
Work Session
The Narragansett Town Council is conducting a budget work session regarding the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The meeting includes discussions with the School Department.
- FY2023 Budget work session with the School Department
Town Council Meeting
The Narragansett Town Council held its regular meeting on May 2, 2022, approving minutes, hearing public comments, and voting on a range of items. Key actions included scheduling a public hearing on a zoning amendment, approving a liquor license transfer, and passing a resolution to seek a $20 million bond referendum for infrastructure improvements. The council also approved numerous contracts, licenses, and event permits.
- Passed resolution requesting a $20,000,000 bond referendum for infrastructure improvements (4-1, Murray opposed)
- Approved $233,856.92 bid for Scarborough Wastewater Treatment Facility drainage improvements
- Approved $15,500 for 2022 fireworks display with Pyrotecnico Fireworks, Inc.
- Approved $22,347 contract with URI for shoreline mapping at Town Beach
- Approved liquor license transfer for Hook, Line and Pizza at 1 Angell Road
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council met to approve various licenses, department contracts, and utility relocations. The Council also directed the Town Solicitor to draft an ordinance allowing building and fire inspection fees to be waived on a case-by-case basis for places of worship.
- Directed solicitor to prepare ordinance for case-by-case building and fire inspection fee waivers for places of worship
- Approved $16,902.00 purchase of hardware for Firewall Project with Zones LLC
- Approved $4,600.00 for electrical repairs to North and South Beach Pavilions by E.W. Audet & Sons, Inc.
- Directed solicitor to submit APRA request regarding Galilee RFP development and evaluation process
- Awarded tax sale title search bid to Taft & McSally, LLP
Budget Work Session #3
The Narragansett Town Council is conducting a third budget work session with staff. The meeting focuses on reviewing the Fiscal Year 2023 budget.
- FY2023 Budget review with staff
Budget Work Session #2
The Town Council is conducting a second budget work session with staff. The meeting focuses on discussing the Fiscal Year 2023 budget for the Town of Narragansett.
- FY2023 Budget discussion with staff
Budget Work Session #1
The Narragansett Town Council is holding a budget work session for the FY2023 budget with staff. This is the first of what may be multiple sessions to review and discuss the upcoming fiscal year's spending plan. The agenda contains no specific budget figures or line items, only the work session item itself.
- Budget work session for FY2023 budget with staff
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council voted to adopt a resolution petitioning the General Assembly to increase the passenger landing fee at the Port of Galilee to $0.75. The council also scheduled public hearings for the 2022-2023 budget and a new electric utility program.
- Resolution to increase Port of Galilee passenger landing fee to $0.75
- Approval of $10,000 agreement with Fuss & O'Neill for storm drainage investigations
- Approval of $24,701 for ductless heating and air conditioning at The Clarke Center
- Public hearing scheduled for May 16, 2022, regarding Community Choice Aggregation program
- Approval of $8,800 for the 2022 Summer Concert Series
Public Meeting
The Narragansett Town Council is holding a public hearing regarding the submitted budget for the Narragansett School Department for Fiscal Year 2023. No other specific agenda items are listed for this meeting.
- Public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2023 Narragansett School Department budget
Town Council Meeting
The Narragansett Town Council held a public hearing and voted to amend the zoning ordinance to add "Personal Storage" as a use, and approved a voter initiative to require voter approval for selling town property over $500,000. The council also approved multiple contracts, including a $24,000 contract for the RI Philharmonic concert and a $39,882 annual trash receptacle removal contract.
- Amended zoning ordinance to include "Personal Storage" (4-0)
- Determined voter initiative valid requiring voter approval for selling town property over $500,000
- Approved $24,000 contract with RI Philharmonic Orchestra for 45th annual concert on the Beach
- Awarded $39,882/year trash receptacle removal contract to Joe Harvey Landscaping
- Approved 4th Amendment to AT&T wireless lease at Point Judith Water Tank site
Town Council Meeting
The Narragansett Town Council held its regular meeting on March 7, 2022, approving a consent agenda with routine purchases and contracts, adopting a plastic reduction ordinance (as amended), and authorizing negotiations with the University of Rhode Island regarding sewer flow space. The council also received two voter initiatives for charter amendments and directed several administrative actions.
- Adopted Plastic Reduction Ordinance (Chapter 62, Article IV) after removing Section 62-204(d), 4-1 vote
- Authorized Town Manager to negotiate with URI for lease/acquisition of flow space at Regional Wastewater Treatment Facilities
- Approved $8,524.23 purchase of chairs and desks for Police Department
- Approved $11,570.00 emergency replacement of Scarborough Wastewater Treatment Facility gate operator
- Received voter initiatives on real property sales over $500,000 and partisan elections
Town Council Meeting
The Narragansett Town Council approved funding and construction commitments for the library project, passed a plastic reduction ordinance on first reading, and confirmed the appointment of a new Public Works Director. The council also approved a liquor license expansion for The Bike Stop Café and several public works contracts.
- Authorized up to $1,500,000 for library construction and confirmed completion by October 2023
- Passed first reading of Plastic Reduction Ordinance (Chapter 62, Article IV) with amendments
- Approved liquor license expansion for The Bike Stop Café at 148 Boon Street
- Confirmed Stephen L. Daignault Jr. as Director of Public Works
- Approved $184,400 roof structure for Canonchet/North Beach Clubhouse (failed)
Town Council Work Session
The Narragansett Town Council will hold a work session to discuss the results of the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) community survey. The council will review potential department projects with GZA/Iparametrics, department heads, and community members. The agenda notes that the meeting may be held remotely or in person depending on the status of Governor McKee’s Executive Order No. 22-01.
- Review of 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) community survey results
- Discussion of potential department projects with GZA/Iparametrics
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council approved a Class B-Victualer Alcoholic Beverage License for Thai Best, LLC at 21 Pier Marketplace. The Council also passed the first reading of zoning ordinance revisions regarding High Water Table Limitations Overlay Districts.
- Approved Class B-Victualer Alcoholic Beverage License for Thai Best, LLC at 21 Pier Marketplace
- Approved $3,999.40 purchase of wristbands for the 2022 beach season
- Approved $6,750.00 emergency fire hydrant replacement at Parks Maintenance Garage
- First reading passed for zoning ordinance revisions to Section 4.5 (High Water Table Limitations)
- Rescheduled public hearing on NGP II, LLC mini warehouse zoning proposal to March 21, 2022
Special Town Council Meeting
This special meeting was held solely to officially record votes on items from the January 18, 2022 agenda that was not properly posted. The council approved several contracts, including a $103,580 library conversion contract, a $16,456 email filtering renewal, and a $82,275 purchase for firefighter staffing, as well as scheduling a public hearing for a liquor license expansion.
- Approved $103,580 contract for Library Conversion Owner's Representative Services to Keough Construction Management
- Approved $82,275.20 bulk purchase for eight additional firefighters under SAFER grant
- Scheduled public hearing for Feb 22, 2022 on The Bike Stop Cafe's liquor license expansion at 148 Boon Street
- Directed RFP for technical study of William C. O'Neill Bike Path completion from Community Center to Town Beach
- Approved $18,000 contract with Election Data Services for precinct boundary revision
Town Council Meeting
The Narragansett Town Council will hold a remote regular meeting on January 18, 2022, to consider a range of routine and new business items. Key actions include awarding a $103,580 contract for library conversion owner's representative services, approving a $82,275.20 bulk purchase for eight new firefighters under a SAFER grant, and scheduling a public hearing on a liquor license expansion for The Bike Stop Café. The agenda also includes several consent agenda items, such as a $874.42 change order for dumpster repairs and a $4,050 software support contract.
- Public hearing scheduled for The Bike Stop Café's request to expand its Class B liquor license at 148 Boon Street
- Award $103,580 contract to Keough Construction Management for library conversion owner's representative services
- Approve $82,275.20 bulk purchase for eight additional firefighters under SAFER grant
- Approve $16,456.16 renewal of Mimecast Email Filtering Service with Zones, LLC
- Direct RFP for technical study of central Narragansett for O'Neill Bike Path completion and safety improvements
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council met to finalize the 2022 Narragansett Beach fee schedule and parking regulations. The session also included several approvals for departmental purchases, committee appointments, and a scheduled public hearing for a new liquor license.
- Scheduled a public hearing for February 7, 2022, regarding a Class B alcoholic beverage license for Thai Best, LLC
- Approved the 2022 Narragansett Beach fee schedule and removed parking restrictions in North and Cabana lots
- Approved the purchase of five portable radios for the Police Department for $16,994.90
- Approved a three-year iLand Secure Cloud Backup contract for $15,681.60
- Awarded a bid to Gem Plumbing & Heating Services, LLC for backflow prevention testing for $10,800.00