Barrington public meetings in 2023
16 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council Mtg.
The Town Council will consider several ordinance amendments regarding zoning and personnel policies, including military duty leave. The meeting also includes interviews for various board vacancies and a presentation on recreation fields.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-12 regarding Chapter 185 Zoning
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-11 regarding military duty leave policies
- Introduction of Ordinance 2023-13 to remove sick leave credit from personnel policies
- Resolution to amend the A225 Fee and Fine Schedule for zoning fees
- Interviews for vacancies on the Harbor Commission, Park & Recreation Committee, and Resilience and Energy Committee
Town Council Mtg.
The Town Council will review a school construction bond and plan and consider several Department of Public Works equipment bids. The meeting includes a session for the Amey Tucker Spencer Fund and public hearings on liquor license renewals and parking ordinances.
- Bids for DPW equipment including three dump trucks with plows and a tandem axle cab & chassis
- Public hearing on liquor license renewals for 17 businesses, including Oxford Tavern and East Bay Oyster Bar
- Proposed ordinance amendments for Chapter 185 Zoning and Chapter 33 Personnel Policies
- Public hearing on no-parking ordinances for Prospect and Lincoln streets
- Discussion on a proposed RI DEM Grant for a skateboard park
Town Council Mtg.
The Town Council will discuss a property tax relief proposal for longtime taxpayers and the endorsement of grant projects for a skateboard park and splash pad. The body will also consider ordinance amendments regarding alcoholic beverage license renewals and no-parking zones.
- Property Tax Relief Proposal for Longtime Barrington Taxpayers
- Grant project endorsements: Skateboard Park at Haines Memorial State Park and Splash Pad Expansion at Police Cover Park
- Ordinance 2023-9: Amendment to Chapter 63 Alcoholic Beverages (License Renewals)
- Ordinance 2023-10: Amendment to Chapter 179-9 No Parking (Prospect and Lincoln)
- Request for Proposal for 2024 Beach Season vendor
Town Council Mtg.
The Barrington Town Council will discuss and act on several items including a rescue vehicle purchase, the Lincoln Avenue Complete Streets project, and architectural services for the Bay Spring Community Center. A presentation from HousingWorks RI on housing issues and the 2023 Housing Factbook is scheduled. The council will also consider a policy brief on mitigating noise pollution and a proposal to remove additional local alcohol training requirements.
- Fire Department Rescue Vehicle Purchase bid
- Lincoln Avenue Complete Streets Project VHB bid
- Presentation by Director of HousingWorks RI on housing issues and 2023 Housing Factbook
- Policy Brief – Actions to Mitigate Noise Pollution for Health and Wellness of Barrington
- Architectural Services for Bay Spring Community Center Compact Project
Spec. Town Council Mtg.
The Barrington Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and take action regarding 25 Watson Avenue.
- Discussion and action regarding 25 Watson Avenue
Town Council Tour of Fields
The Town Council is conducting a tour of various athletic fields. The group will visit sites within Barrington and one site in East Providence.
- Barrington High School
- Barrington Middle School
- Chianese Field
- St. Andrews Field
- Haines Park Field
Town Council Mtg.
The Town Council will discuss and act on placing a school construction bond question on the November 7, 2023 special election ballot. They will also consider an amended electricity aggregation agreement with NextEra and award several bids, including a $98,038.69 fire communication equipment upgrade and a $60,000 resilience planner contract. Interviews for multiple board vacancies are scheduled.
- Approval of a ballot question for a special election on November 7, 2023 regarding public school construction and renovation
- Amended Electricity Aggregation Agreement with NextERA
- Bid awards: Legion Way Rink Resurfacing ($36,772.40), Fire Communication Equipment Upgrade ($98,038.69), Dispatch Center Equipment Upgrade ($87,750.00), Resilience Planner Contract ($60,000.00)
- Request for $30,000 to fund a consultant for housing initiatives
- Interviews for Charter Review Commission (20 candidates) and other board vacancies
Town Council Mtg.
The Town Council will discuss and act on a town-wide property revaluation bid and a memorandum of agreement for police supervision coverage. The body will also consider a flag schedule and the installation of a second flagpole.
- Memorandum of Agreement: Police Supervision Coverage
- Town-wide Property Revaluation Bid
- Flag Schedule and Proposed Second Flagpole
- Executive Session regarding litigation: RI State Association of Fire Fighters et al. v. DOH et al.
Town Council Mtg.
The Barrington Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding a Class BV Full License for Oxford Tavern, Inc. The body will also discuss police and fire equipment purchases and several ordinance amendments.
- Public hearing for Class BV Full License for Oxford Tavern, Inc. at 286 Maple Avenue
- Purchase of 21 Motorola APX 8000 portable radios for the Police Department
- Purchase of 10 Multi Band APX 8000 Portable Radios for the Fire Department
- Request for additional $5,000 for Walker Farm Construction Administration from Fuss & O’Neil
- Proceeds of $5,000 from the sale of a 1985 Hummer from the Police Department
Town Council Mtg.
The Barrington Town Council will discuss and act on a gun violence prevention resolution, revisions to the American Rescue Plan Act budget, and a cannabis public use ordinance. They will also consider several bids, including roadway resurfacing and a recreation field house feasibility study, and interview candidates for board vacancies.
- Discuss and act on Gun Violence Prevention resolution
- Revision to American Rescue Plan Act budget
- Discuss and act on Town's Cannabis Public Use Ordinance and Policy
- Bids for roadway resurfacing contract and recreation field house feasibility study
- Interviews for Housing Board of Trustees, Senior Center Advisory Board, and Zoning Board of Review vacancies
Athl. Fields Workshop
The Barrington Town Council is conducting a workshop to discuss athletic fields and facilities. The meeting includes a presentation and a facilitated discussion with stakeholders regarding the potential for a town recreation center.
- Discussion on the potential for a recreation center in town
Town Council Mtg.
The Barrington Town Council will meet on April 3, 2023, following a brief Spencer Trust meeting. Key items include a presentation on the school construction project, discussion and action on the revised American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) budget, and several bids for town services. The council will also consider resolutions, ordinances, and a new victualing license for The Daily Scoop.
- Presentation by School Committee Chair on the School Construction Project
- Discuss and Act: Revised American Rescue Plan Funding Budget (ARPA)
- Award bid for Barrington Public Library Rooftop HVAC Units
- Approve new victualing license for The Daily Scoop, 230 County Road
- Public hearing on 2023-5 Renewal of Declaration of Emergency
Town Council Exec. Sess.
The Barrington Town Council is meeting in executive session to discuss collective bargaining with the International Brotherhood of Police Officers, Local 351, and the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1774. No public votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is closed under RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2). The meeting is in-person only.
- Executive session for collective bargaining with police union Local 351
- Executive session for collective bargaining with fire union Local 1774
- Meeting is in-person only at Barrington Town Hall
- No public agenda items beyond the executive session and adjournment
Spec. Town Council Mtg.
The Barrington Town Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and act on the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating and Capital Budgets. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, alongside procedural call to order and adjournment.
- Discuss and act on Fiscal Year 2023-24 Municipal Operating and Capital Budgets
Town Council Mtg.
The Barrington Town Council will hold a public hearing on transferring a full liquor license from the 286 Club Corporation to Oxford Tavern at 286 Maple Avenue. The council will also discuss pre-authorizing funding for electric or hybrid police vehicle purchases, a new town seal design, and recreation fields and facilities. A consent agenda includes routine items such as reappointments to boards, approval of a Class F license for a St. Patrick's Day dinner, and the Nayatt 5K Road Race.
- Public hearing on transfer of Class BV full liquor license to Oxford Tavern at 286 Maple Avenue
- Discuss and act on pre-authorizing funding for electric or hybrid police vehicle purchases
- Discuss and act on a new Town Seal design
- Discuss and act on Recreation Fields and Facilities
- Approve Class F license for St. Luke's Knights of Columbus St. Patrick's Day dinner
Spec. Town Council Mtg.
The Barrington Town Council and members of town boards and commissions will participate in a work session. The meeting consists of ethics training facilitated by the Rhode Island Ethics Commission.
- Ethics Training Session facilitated by Lynne Radiches of the RI Ethics Commission