Narragansett public meetings in 2023
11 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council Meeting
The Narragansett Town Council held its regular meeting on May 15, 2023, approving a consent agenda, the Capital Improvement Plan with an amendment adding $108,068 for the library, and the first reading of the FY2023-2024 Appropriation Ordinance. The council also scheduled a public hearing on a zoning text amendment for student-occupied dwellings, accepted grants, approved contracts and licenses, and made several appointments.
- Adopted Capital Improvement Plan with $108,068 added for library (3-2 vote)
- Introduced FY2023-2024 Appropriation Ordinance (first reading)
- Scheduled public hearing for Aug 7, 2023 on zoning text amendment for student-occupied dwellings
- Approved 5-year legal expense insurance contract with ARAG at $11.55/officer/month
- Accepted $27,000 FEMA grant and $50,000 RI Dept. of Health grant modification
Town Council Meeting
The Narragansett Town Council held its regular meeting on May 1, 2023, taking action on a range of items including public hearings, contracts, and appointments. The council approved a 43rd sworn officer to serve as a third School Resource Officer shared between the School and Police Departments, subject to School Committee approval. Several contracts were awarded, including tax sale title search services, pump station cleaning, and beach-related services, along with various equipment purchases and license renewals.
- Approved 43rd sworn officer as third School Resource Officer, shared between School and Police Departments, subject to School Committee approval
- Awarded Tax Sale Title Search bid to Taft & McSally, LLP ($78.00/title exam, $50.00/collector's deed, $8.25/postage) for 2023 tax sale
- Awarded Pump Station Wet Well Cleaning bid to Inland Waters LLC for $39,500.00
- Approved purchase/installation of active internal mixing system for North End Water Storage Tank by CorrTech, Inc. ($21,673.00 + $5,000.00 contingency) and plans by Wright-Pierce ($8,200.00)
- Approved contract with University of Rhode Island for shoreline mapping at Narragansett Town Beach for $23,017.00
Town Council Meeting
The Narragansett Town Council held its regular meeting on April 17, 2023, approving a wide range of expenditures and contracts. Key actions included purchasing new fire department radios, awarding a shoreline adaptation design project, and approving several smaller contracts and licenses. The council also rescheduled a public hearing on a proposed Historic District Zone and entered executive session for litigation.
- Approved $330,451.38 for 32 portable radios, 8 mobile radios, 2 base stations from Motorola Solutions for the Fire Department
- Awarded $266,775.00 bid to DiCenzo, Inc. for Shoreline Adaptation Inventory & Design Project at 95 Middlebridge Road
- Rescheduled public hearing on adding Historic District Zone at 170 Clarke Road ('The Camp') to June 5, 2023
- Approved $24,500.00 contract with R.I. Philharmonic Orchestra for 46th annual Concert on the Beach
- Approved $101,134.00 appropriation request to South Kingstown for Senior Center
Budget Work Session #2
The Narragansett Town Council is holding a budget work session to discuss the FY2024 budgets for several departments, including Towers, Community Development, Boards & Commissions, Engineering, Water Enterprise, Wastewater Enterprise, Town Clerk, Municipal Court, Town Council, and Board of Canvassers. This is a discussion session, not a final vote. The meeting is streamed live on YouTube with no remote participation.
- FY2024 budget discussion for Water Enterprise and Wastewater Enterprise
- FY2024 budget discussion for Engineering and Community Development
- FY2024 budget discussion for Town Clerk, Municipal Court, and Town Council
- FY2024 budget discussion for Towers and Boards & Commissions
- FY2024 budget discussion for Board of Canvassers
Budget Work Session #1
The Narragansett Town Council is holding a budget work session to discuss the FY2024 budget for several town departments and funds, including Human Resources, Building Inspection, Information Resources, Library, Parks & Recreation, and the Beach Fund. This is a discussion session, not a final vote. The agenda lists the departments to be reviewed but provides no specific figures or proposals.
- FY2024 budget review for Human Resources, Building Inspection, Information Resources, Special Appropriations, Library, Town Manager, Town Solicitor, Parks & Recreation, Beach Fund, Middlebridge, Kinney Bungalow, and Sunset Farms
Public Meeting
The Narragansett Town Council held a regular meeting on April 3, 2023, covering a show cause hearing on a liquor license, a public hearing on the 2023-2024 budget, and numerous approvals. The council approved a $786,000 bid for the Scarborough Wastewater Treatment Facility Groin Restoration Project and took action on several other contracts and appointments.
- Approved $786,000 bid to New England Building & Bridge Co. for Scarborough Wastewater Treatment Facility Groin Restoration Project
- Approved 2023 Summer Concert Series with 8 bands at combined cost of $25,900
- Approved 3-year CLEAR contract extension for Police Department at $1,686.12 annually
- Approved $9,696.73 emergency purchase of brake components for Fire Department Ladder 1
- Approved $43,800 contract for Water & Wastewater Enterprise Funds financial analysis with NewGen Strategies
Town Council Meeting
The Narragansett Town Council held its regular meeting on March 20, 2023, approving a consent agenda and several new business items. Key approvals included a $327,953 renovation of the Town Hall IT department, a $49,700 playground structure for Leroy Thompson Memorial Park, and a five-year lease for a caretaker's residence. The council also received and validated two voter initiatives, directed the town manager to explore a dog park, and failed a motion to solicit bids for a short-term rental ordinance.
- Approved $327,953 IT department renovations at Town Hall (Abcore Restoration, Automatic Temperature Controls, E.W. Audet & Sons)
- Approved $49,700 playground structure for Leroy Thompson Memorial Park
- Approved $20,250 CISCO DUO renewal for IT (Zones, LLC)
- Approved $91,535 drainage improvements on Ashton Lane, Davisville Lane, and South Bay Drive
- Validated two voter initiatives: partisan elections and voter approval for property sales over $500,000
Town Council Meeting
The Narragansett Town Council held its regular meeting on March 6, 2023, taking action on a range of items including appointments, contracts, grants, and ordinance amendments. The council approved a $327,953 renovation project for the IT Department at Town Hall, accepted a $367,770 federal fire grant, and rescheduled a public hearing on a proposed Historic District Zone at 170 Clarke Road to April 17, 2023. Several other motions were approved, including new marina rates, a Little League parade permit, and appointments to town boards.
- Rescheduled public hearing on adding Historic District Zone at 170 Clarke Road ('The Camp') to April 17, 2023
- Approved $327,953 IT Department renovations at Town Hall (Abcore Restoration $148,320, Automatic Temperature Controls $158,383, E.W. Audet & Sons $21,250)
- Accepted $367,770 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grant
- Approved 2023 Middlebridge Marina slip rates: $800 full slip, $600 sideslip
- Approved $18,150 anti-virus software purchase from Center for Internet Security
Town Council Meeting
This was a special emergency meeting of the Narragansett Town Council. The council voted to appoint Mark Davis as Town Solicitor by a 3-2 vote, with two members opposed. A motion to table the appointment of the Assistant Solicitor was approved, and the meeting adjourned after about 51 minutes.
- Appointed Mark Davis as Town Solicitor (3-2 vote; Cicilline Buonanno and Kopech opposed)
- Tabled motion to discuss, vote, and appoint Assistant Solicitor (3-2 vote)
- Accepted the call and warrant for the emergency meeting (5-0 vote)
Town Council Meeting
The Narragansett Town Council held its regular meeting on January 17, 2023, approving several contracts and ordinances. Key actions included a five-year lease for 50 AED systems, a two-year beach rubbish removal contract, and a second reading of a pension ordinance amendment. The council also authorized a letter objecting to aquaculture gear and entered executive session to review solicitor and judge applicants.
- Approved 5-year lease with Avive Solutions for 50 AED systems, total $74,709.63
- Awarded beach rubbish removal bid to Joe Harvey Landscaping, $65,000/year for 2 years
- Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 58 'Retirement and Pensions' (second reading)
- Authorized letter to CRMC requesting hearing on floating aquaculture gear at 1 Jonathan Island
- Approved purchases: water meter transmitters ($5,941.80), treadmill ($4,649.00), software contracts
Town Council Meeting
The Narragansett Town Council held its regular meeting on January 3, 2023, taking action on a range of items. It scheduled a public hearing for March 6, 2023, to consider adding a new Historic District Zone at 170 Clarke Road ("The Camp") and referred the request to the Planning Board. The council also approved consent agenda items, awarded contracts, and adopted several motions, including a resolution directing the Town Manager to present prioritized projects for a $20,000,000 bond passed in November 2022.
- Scheduled public hearing for March 6, 2023, to amend Zoning Section 5.5 to add Historic District Zone at 170 Clarke Road ("The Camp")
- Approved $5,805.76 annual PowerDMS document management subscription for Police Department
- Awarded wastewater chemicals bid: potassium permanganate at $2.52/lb, sodium hypochlorite at $2.349/gal, sodium bisulfite at $3.40/gal
- Approved $27,264.05 Penntek floor coating at four Parks and Recreation bathrooms, one concession area, one closet
- Adopted resolution directing Town Manager to present prioritized projects for $20,000,000 bond passed November 8, 2022