Narragansett Town Council Regular Town Council Meeting March 19, 2018 Minutes
NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 19, 2018 MINUTES
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Narragansett held on
Monday, March 19, 2018 at 7:30 p.m., at the Narragansett Town Hall.
Present: Susan Cicilline-Buonanno, President
Matthew M. Mannix, President Pro Tem
Jill A. Lawler, Member
Michael T. Moretti, Member
Patrick W. Murray, Member
James M. Manni, Town Manager
Mark A. Davis, Town Solicitor
Susan Cicilline-Buonanno, President calls the meeting to order and leads those in attendance in
Pledging Allegiance to the Flag.
President Buonanno announced that she was removing Item #13 from the Agenda.
“A MOTION to ACCEPT a reciprocal agreement between Narragansett and South
Kingstown Beaches at the price of $50.00 per adult for the 2018 Beach Season.”
She noted that she and Councilor Moretti sponsored the item trying to do something positive for
South Kingstown residents. She said they had received many communications from the public and it was not a popular idea.
It was discussed that the matter would not be back on the agenda for this season.
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President Buonanno announced that on May 30th an Open House would be held at the
Community Center to showcase recent renovations done on the building. She also noted that the council would also be thanking the members of all the Board and Commissions.
President Buonanno announced that on April 21st there would be a cleanup of the Town with the
help of the 2100 Group, URI students and the Conservation Commission and all are welcomed to
help. She noted a tree would be planted at the end of the day.
SHOW CASE/PRESENTATIONS:
Bacon & Company Auditors - Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Fiscal Year
ending June 30, 2017.
Patricia Boucher, Auditor addressed the council on highlights of the audit report. She noted that
there were no incidences of material weakness or noncompliance found. She said the General
Fund ended the year with a total fund balance of $18.9 Million Dollars and $3.5 Million Dollars
of that figure is related to the school’s unrestricted fund and $10.3 Million of it is unassigned
fund balance. She noted that the overall fund balance in the General Fund increased $678,000
and the budgetary statement showed an operating surplus of $2 Million Dollars and of that
$1.75 Million Dollars was a positive result of revenues and $250,000 positive results on
expenditures. It was also noted that the school’s unrestricted fund had an operating surplus of
$1.7 Million Dollars. She noted that town implemented new accounting standards GASB 74
and 75, which relate to OPEB Accounting.
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OPEN FORUM:
Open Forum is now held and the following individuals address the Council, viz:
Richard Van Germeersch of Osceola commented he had an idea on how to use the surplus. He
spoke of a long-term funding plan for OPEB Trust Fund and would greatly decrease problems
and flexibility in the future. He said it should be a constant attention of the current and union
employees. He also commented that the general taxpayer would be more interested in property
taxes due to itemization for state and local property taxes on their return. He said the town should
start building up the trust fund balance; Karen Shabshelowitz of Wanda Street commented that
the political pendulum swings back in forth in Narragansett and was concerning to her on how
fuzzy it was on the affirmative obligation of the rights of the residents first in town. She said the
residents who vote deserve that and nothing less. She said she was referring to the ability to
triage the needs in the town. She said it was frustrating that the library was always placed on the
back burner with petty arguing and it is a continuing problem. She also commented that the
schools keep getting money and not the seniors and there was many needs of the seniors.
Leo Sullivan of Wanda Street addressed the council on process and could not believe that after
having discussions and meetings on the beach and decisions were made, the council tries to
change the decision before the start of the beach season; Stanley Wojciechowski of Narragansett
noted that he was getting a 2% increase in his social security check and submitted proof to the
clerk and said the council should follow 2% and not 4%.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A PUBLIC HEARING for text revision of Section 11.3, (Public Hearing and Notice) and text revision of Section 22.1, (Public Hearing) requirements of Chapter 731 of the Code of
Ordinances of the Town of Narragansett, Rhode Island, entitled “Zoning”
This Public Hearing is to consider revising the text in Section 11.3 and Section 22.1 of the
Zoning Ordinance. Both of these sections set forth-mailing requirements to neighboring property
owners for proposed zoning public hearings. Section 11.3 addresses mailings related to zoning
variances and special use permits. Section 22.1 addresses mailings related to zoning changes.
The text of both sections, as currently written, specifies that notice to property owners within a
200 foot radius of any site proposed for a zoning public hearing be made via “certified mail”.
This process involves a recipient signature of receipt for the mailing notification. If no one is
home, a card is left in the mailbox indicating certified mail being held at the post office.
Oftentimes the recipient does not retrieve the hearing notice and only finds out about the zoning
amendment after its approval.
The proposed change will allow for use of Postal Form 3817 “Certificate of Mailing” instead of
the standard certified mail form. Two clear benefits will accrue from this policy change:
1. The “certified” mail notice of hearing will be delivered to the recipient’s mailbox without
the need for onsite signature. This will ensure that owners whose home is vacant during the day
will not have to go to the post office to sign for the certified mail.
2. Cost of notification will be reduced by nearly half.
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These changes are specifically authorized in the State Zoning Enabling law. These items were reviewed by the Planning Board and recommended for approval on November 14, 2017 and
February 20, 2018.
Matthew M. Mannix moved, Jill Lawler seconded and it is so voted to Open the PUBLIC
HEARING.
Jill Lawler aye, Matthew M. Mannix aye, Michael T. Moretti aye, Patrick W. Murray aye,
Susan Cicilline-Buonanno aye
Michael DeLuca, Director of Community Development addressed the town council. He explained the two proposals were very modest changes in text in the zoning ordinance.
They were the regulations on how property owners are notified of public hearings before the town council and before the zoning board of review. He informed the council on the process of the notification and indicated the high costs for the applicants. Mr. DeLuca described that besides the certified mailing to the abutters within 200 feet of the applicants, the law also allows the process called “certificate of mailing”. He explained that in 2015 the law was amended to include the certificate of mailing however for zoning variances, first class mail was always allowed, however in the town’s ordinances, it was listed that certified mailing was to be used. It was noted that Narragansett’s requirement exceeded the law. Mr. DeLuca remarked that the proposals would change the town’s ordinance to only require the certificate of mailing to mirror the state law. Section 11.3 addresses mailings related to zoning variances and special use permits that are before the zoning board of review and Section 22.1 addresses mailings related to zoning changes, which are before the town council. Mr. DeLuca noted that the current certified
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mailing, a signature is required by the recipient who receives the notice and if they are not available, a note is left behind explaining a certified mailing was sent and a signature was needed. He remarked that many people do not pick up the envelope from the post office and they never receive the notice of the public hearing. He said the certificate of mailing, form 3817 certifies that each piece of mail that was sent out was delivered by the carrier of the postal service and a signature is not needed. He explained that the cost to the applicant is half the cost of the certified mailing. He noted the applicant returns all the 3817 forms to the town for proof the notice was mailed. It was noted that the recent historic district mailings cost the town $4500.
A discussion ensues on how the town would notify the applicants of the change and if the abutters would understand the new procedure.
Councilor Lawler questioned if the town would be in any type of jeopardy not having the proof.
Mr. DeLuca commented that he felt the new procedure would ensure that the mail does get in the mailbox and not returned to the post office. He said it was better than having several hundred returns come back to the office undelivered. Mr. Deluca requested approval and to close the hearing.
Proponents and Opponents were called and the following individuals were sworn in and testified:
Karen Shabshelowitz of Wanda Street, Russ Dasta, Fifth Avenue.
Mark Davis, Town Solicitor remarked that the new procedure was allowed by state law.
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Patrick W. Murray moved, Matthew M. Mannix seconded and it is so voted to CLOSE the
PUBLIC HEARING.
Jill Lawler aye, Matthew M. Mannix aye, Michael T. Moretti aye, Patrick W. Murray aye,
Susan Cicilline-Buonanno aye
Patrick W. Murray moved, Michael Moretti seconded and it is voted to approve the text revision of Section 11.3, (Public Hearing and Notice) and text revision of Section 22.1, (Public Hearing) requirements of Chapter 731 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Narragansett, Rhode
Island, entitled “Zoning”.
A lengthy discussion ensues among the council members on the legal process, acknowledgment of the green card, cutting costs for the applicants and mailing addresses versus property addresses.
Michael T. Moretti aye, Patrick W. Murray aye, Susan Cicilline-Buonanno aye
Jill Lawler nay, Matthew M. Mannix nay
PLEASE SEE STENOGRAPHER TRANSCRIPT FOR MORE DETAILS
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CONSENT AGENDA:
All items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine or have been previously reviewed by the Town Council and were enacted by one motion with the exception of #4.
1. A MOTION to GRANT PERMISSION to CRM Modular Homes and Wendy
Callahan to transport a modular home through Narragansett to 64 Burnside Avenue , Plat
S1, Lot 291, on or about the period of the month of April, 2018, subject to local and state regulations.
GRANTED PERMISSION (Mannix-Moretti 5/0)
Jill Lawler aye, Matthew M. Mannix aye, Michael T. Moretti aye, Patrick W. Murray aye,
Susan Cicilline-Buonanno aye
2. A MOTION to RECEIVE and PLACE on FILE the Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2017.
RECEIVED and PLACED on FILE (Moretti-Mannix 5/0)
Jill Lawler aye, Matthew M. Mannix aye, Michael T. Moretti aye, Patrick W. Murray aye,
Susan Cicilline-Buonanno aye
3. A MOTION to APPROVE a Miscellaneous License application for Narragansett
Sandwich Company, 855 Point Judith Road, Unit 4, Narragansett, RI, subject to local and
state regulations.
APPROVED (Moretti-Mannix 5/0)
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4. A MOTION to APPROVE the request from the Narragansett Lions Club for the use of Gazebo Park for their Annual Easter Egg Hunt to be held Saturday March 24, 2018 from 9:30 am to 10:05 am.
APPROVED (Mannix-Murray 5/0)
President Buonanno announced the date and time of the Annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Narragansett Lions Club.
5. A MOTION to APPROVE the FirmMan Half Iron Triathlon scheduled for Sunday
September 9, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm subject to approval of state and local regulations.
APPROVED (Moretti-Mannix 5/0)
6. A MOTION to APPROVE the renewal of the Software for the Town Clerk’s Office maintenance agreement with Town Clerk Software, in the amount of $2,500.00 for Fiscal
Year 2017/18.
APPROVED (Moretti-Mannix 5/0)
Jill Lawler aye, Matthew M. Mannix aye, Michael T. Moretti aye, Patrick W. Murray aye,
Susan Cicilline-Buonanno aye
7. A MOTION to APPROVE the purchase of a replacement hand held data collector for the water meter reading system from Stiles Company in the amount of $9,257.50.
APPROVED (Moretti-Mannix 5/0)
Jill Lawler aye, Matthew M. Mannix aye, Michael T. Moretti aye, Patrick W. Murray aye,
Susan Cicilline-Buonanno aye
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8. A MOTION to APPROVE, RATIFY and CONFIRM the emergency storm drain repairs on Lilly Lane in the Bonnet Shores area completed by George Sherman Sand and
Gravel Co., Inc. in the amount of $7,040.00.
APPROVED, RATIFIED and CONFIRMED (Moretti-Mannix 5/0)
Jill Lawler aye, Matthew M. Mannix aye, Michael T. Moretti aye, Patrick W. Murray aye,
Susan Cicilline-Buonanno aye
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
9. A MOTION to RECEIVE a REPORT from the Town Manager regarding the
town owned property at 140-170 Clark Road.
On February 5th the town council instructed the Town Manager to research the possibility
of selling, the Town owned property located at 140-170 Clarke Road. Staff conducted research and a title company was obtained for the purpose of a title search on the town owned property.
James Manni, Town Manager addressed the council on the property explaining that
On February 5, 2018, the Town Council voted 4-1 to direct the Town Manager to research the possible sale of the Clarke Road property. In 2002, the Town of Narragansett purchased 11.79 acres on Clarke Road for $1,500,000. In 2004, the Town of Narragansett sold 3.75 acres for
$460,000 to the Narragansett Housing Authority to develop 40 affordable housing units. This leaves 8.04 acres, which is currently zoned as P – Public and would need to be rezoned to R10 –
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Residential to allow for condominium development. The Parks and Recreation Department moved there in 2007.
The first step was to complete a title search of the property to see if there were any roadblocks that would make the sale difficult. A preliminary search by staff did not find any and Assistant
Town Solicitor Stephen Marsella was directed to conduct a formal title search. The second step would be to obtain an appraisal of the property if the title search turned up no roadblocks. The third step would be to survey the property.
On March 8, 2018, Assistant Town Solicitor Marsella revealed that the title search discovered that the Town of Narragansett received a $300,000 grant from Rhode Island Department of
Environmental Management (RIDEM) for the “Camp Aquatic Center Improvements”.
According to Assistant Town Solicitor Marsella, this could be an issue if we sold the property.
Upon checking with Paul Jordan, Acting Deputy Chief of Division of Planning and Development of RIDEM, he stated, “in this instance I think you would eliminate the Town from any consideration for future recreation grants. That at least would be my recommendation to the
Director. I’m pretty sure that paying back the grant would not be a door we want to open.”
In light of the possibility of losing future recreation grants because of this previous grant, the
manager respectfully requested if he should move forward to the next steps, which would be an
appraisal.
Matthew M. Mannix moved, Michael T. Moretti seconded to RECEIVE a verbal report from the
Town Manager regarding the town owned property at 140-170 Clark Road.
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Councilor Lawler thanked the manager for his research and she believed it was not in the best interest of town to move. President Buonanno and Councilors Mannix, Murray and Moretti all agreed not to move forward on the Clark Road proposal.
10. A MOTION to RECEIVE and ACCEPT a donation of K9 Astor, a 17 month old
German Shepherd, from the International Brotherhood of Police Officers (IBPO)
Local 303.
In June of 2017, K9 Goro retired from service with the Narragansett Police Department. The police department’s union, IBPO Local 303, agreed to purchase a new K9 and to pay for the required training certifications for the K9 and the K9 handler. The purchase of K9 Goro and required training was also financed through the police union. The agreement includes the provision that the future costs for in-service training and care of the K9 will be the responsibility of the police department. The police union has purchased a 17-month-old male German
Shepherd K9 named Astor. K9 Astor is presently training with the departments selected handler Officer Manual Sifontes. The Police Chief is requesting the council’s permission to sign an adoption document in order for K9 Astor to become Police Department property.
Matthew M. Mannix moved, Michael T. Moretti seconded and it is unanimously so voted to RECEIVE & ACCEPT a donation of K9 Astor, a 17 month old German Shepherd, from the International Brotherhood of Police Officers (IBPO) Local 303.
Chief Corrigan addressed the council on the union’s generous gift to the department.
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Jill Lawler aye, Matthew M. Mannix aye, Michael T. Moretti aye, Patrick W. Murray aye,
Susan Cicilline-Buonanno aye
11. A MOTION to ADOPT An Ordinance in Amendment of Section 5.7 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the Town of Narragansett. (Historic Districts)
The following ordinance will codify the expansion of the Central Street Historic District and
the new Narragansett Avenue historic district, pursuant to the Town Council vote of approval
on February 5, 2018.
This action came following two years of study and workshops by the Narragansett Historic
District Commission. The HDC produced these proposals based on extensive research of
building age, numerous field walks and three neighborhood workshops conducted in the
summer of 2016. There were two working sessions with the Town Council early in 2017.
Numerous changes were made following input from the Council and public over the four
months that the public hearing was opened, (October 2, 2017 – February 5, 2018).
Staff has updated the maps with the Town Council-approved revisions. Four other districts
targeted for adoption or expansion were rejected. The maps have been fully revisited to
confirm the approved district boundaries and formatted to match existing districts.
The First Reading was held on March 5, 2018.
Matthew M. Mannix moved, Michael T. Moretti seconded and it is so voted ADOPT
An Ordinance in Amendment of Section 5.7 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of
Narragansett. (Historic Districts)
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Jill Lawler aye, Matthew M. Mannix aye, Michael T. Moretti aye, Susan Cicilline-Buonanno aye
Patrick W. Murray nay
TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT CHAPTER 1049 AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 731 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT, RHODE ISLAND, ENTITLED “ZONING”
It is ordained by the Town Council of the Town of Narragansett as follows:
Section 1: Section 5.7 “Districts” of Chapter 731 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Narragansett, entitled “An Ordinance in Relation to Zoning” is hereby amended to read as follows:
5.5. - Districts. The following districts are established as local historic districts: Central Street Historic District, Towers Historic District, Earles Court Historic District, Ocean Road Historic District, Sunset Farm Historic District and Narragansett Avenue Historic District. Maps 5A through 5F depict the perimeter boundaries of said districts. Said maps are hereby incorporated as a part of this section and shall be filed with the town clerk. Map 5A: Central Street Historic District, Adopted July 20, 2009, Amended/Adopted March 19, 2018 Map 5B: The Towers Historic District, Adopted July 20, 2009. Map 5C: Earles Court Historic District, Adopted July 20, 2009. Map 5D: Ocean Road Historic District, Adopted July 20, 2009. Map 5E: Sunset Farm Historic District, Adopted November 5, 2012 Map 5F: Narragansett Avenue Historic District: Adopted March 19, 2018
Section 2: This ordinance shall take effect upon its final passage, and all other ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.
First reading, read and passed in the Town Council meeting legally assembled the 5th day of March, 2018.
Second reading, read and passed in the Town Council meeting legally assembled the 18th day of March, 2018.
ATTEST: S/Anne Irons, Town Clerk
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12. A MOTION to INTRODUCE, READ, PASS AND ACCEPT as a First Reading
“An Ordinance in Article IV Farm Animals Section 6-79”. (Roosters)
Presently in the Town of Narragansett, has no restrictions for roosters in the residential zones. Most recently, some residents raised concerns about the loud noise of the roosters
on residential properties. Any resident in a residential zone will have 100 days to comply with
the new adopted ordinance.
Michael T. Moretti moved, Susan Cicilline-Buonanno seconded to INTRODUCE, READ,
PASS and ACCEPT as a First “An Ordinance in Article IV Farm Animals Section 6-79”.
(Roosters)
President Buonanno summarized the reasons why the ordinance was before the council. She noted that this proposal was regarding rooster only and did not address chickens. She believed it was a quality of life issue.
Councilor Murray said he would support one rooster but the town cannot not ban all roosters.
Councilor Moretti said his focus was on the noise and disturbing neighbors and there was mostly residential neighborhood areas in town though some areas in town have a lot of acreage and he would not be against that. He said his focus was on the rooster only the noise.
Councilor Lawler commented that the people had not even spoke with each other to work it out.
She said she would rather see the people work it out than another law on the books.
Councilor Murray explained what the rooster’s duties were for the flock of chickens.
Michael T. Moretti moved, Patrick Murray seconded to amend the motion to include one rooster
in the residential zone.
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Resident Richard VanGermeersch spoke.
Patrick Murray moved, Michael Moretti seconded to amend the motion to include one rooster in the R-10 and R-20 Residential zone.
Michael T. Moretti aye, Patrick W. Murray aye, Susan Cicilline-Buonanno aye,
Jill Lawler nay, Matthew M. Mannix nay
13. A MOTION to ACCEPT a reciprocal agreement between Narragansett and
South Kingstown Beaches at the price of $50.00 per adult for the 2018 Beach
Season.
Narragansett’s special resort way of life also resulted in a change of political status. For
years, the village had been part of the neighboring town of South Kingstown to the west.
But, recognizing how different Narragansett’s hectic resort operations were from South
Kingstown’s slow-moving pace, the State of Rhode Island decreed Narragansett a separate
voting district from South Kingstown in 1888, and allowed Narragansett many of the
privileges of a town. Because the new arrangement worked satisfactorily, Narragansett
was incorporated as a fully-vested separate town on March 28, 1901.
Today Narragansett and South Kingstown remain separate towns but still share so many
municipal services such as: wastewater treatment, road striping, street lighting, senior
services, police, fire, EMS services, police patrols, animal shelter, building inspector, and many others. We continue to share and collaborate services with our neighbors. The reciprocal beach pass will allow our residents to go to South Kingstown beach and give
our neighbors an opportunity to use Narragansett beach.
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This item was pulled from the agenda at the beginning of the meeting.
14. A MOTION to APPROVE the final balancing Change Order with Martone
Service Company, Inc. for the Town Hall Roof Replacement Project, in the
deduct amount of $10,200.00
On August 21, 2017, the Town Council approved the contract for the Town Hall Roof
Replacement Project with Martone Service Company, Inc., in the amount of $148,750.00
(which included an allowance for the replacement of damaged wood decking that might be discovered during the removal of the existing roof surface). While this contract was bid as a Lump Sun project (with the allowance as noted above), there were individual values assigned to and agreed upon by the contractor and the Town for a number of work items. Throughout the project, the Engineering Department and the Department of Public
Works worked closely with Martone Service Company to determine the actual scope of
work as the job progressed. At the close of construction, we prepared this Change Order,
which is a reconciliation of all actual work items that were required to complete the project
in accordance with the design plans and specifications. The final in-place values increased
to cover the cost of new snow and ice guards, but decreased to account for the salvage value of the existing guards, for the lack of damaged underlayment, and for the re-use of the existing gutter and downspout system. Martone’s work effort to protect the existing gutters
and downspouts played an integral role here. The net result is that the final contract value
was calculated at $138,550.00, reflecting a decrease in the contract value over the bid award
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of $10,200.00. The coordinated work effort between Engineering, DPW, and Martone resulted in the timely completion of this critical asset protection project, at a savings over the original bid amount.
Michael T. Moretti moved, Matthew M. Mannix seconded and it is unanimously so voted to
APPROVE the final balancing Change Order with Martone Service Company, Inc. for the Town
Hall Roof Replacement Project, in the deduct amount of $10,200.00.
Jill Lawler aye, Matthew M. Mannix aye, Michael T. Moretti aye, Patrick W. Murray aye,
Susan Cicilline-Buonanno aye
15. A MOTION to AWARD the bid for Architectural\Engineering Services –
Belmont Market\Pier Liquors – Building and Building Systems Evaluation to the
lowest bidder, Blount Bennet Architects, Ltd., in the amount of $10,000.00.
As part of the due diligence for the purchase of the former Belmont Market\Pier Liquors
Building, the staff developed a Request for Proposals for Architectural and Engineering
Services. The Scope of Work includes the following items:
Structural
Slab investigation as to its ability to accommodate live loading requirements for
Library spaces (book storage at 150 pounds per square foot, and microfilm\fiche
cabinets at 300 pounds per square foot). Identification of areas of the main floor that
can accommodate the referenced loadings, or that would need reinforcing to do so.
Investigation\evaluation of the second floor space for live loading at 150 pounds per
square foot for book storage. Comment on the need for additional structural supports
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(i.e. columns, etc.) and whether the main floor slab could accommodate additional support
columns for the existing second floor space.
Comment on the feasibility of extending the second floor out into the main building
space – general evaluation (not detailed design) of the ability to do this and the
structural elements that would be required.
Plumbing
Electrical
Heating\Ventilation\Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression
Building envelope, including roof, windows, doors, and walls. Note that the roof
structure (trusses) date back to the original mid-1970’s construction.
Comment on feasible locations for future elevator for second floor area and future
main staircase for second floor.
Exterior elements (sidewalks, parking, access road)
For each of the items identified above, the following tasks shall be completed:
Thorough and complete on-site inspection (Respondent to coordinate with Town,
building owner, and representative of Pier Liquors).
Code compliance review (all applicable Building Code provision, including but not
limited to wind, energy efficiency, access for building and fire code provisions – both
floors, etc.) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Report on physical conditions.
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Report on systems operating efficiencies (as applicable).
Estimation of remaining useful life of building, building envelope elements, and
all systems.
Factors of concern related to building and building systems findings that could
influence purchase price.
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
For all real property proposed for purchase as defined herein (refer to Parcels A and C
on the site sketch), a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment in accordance with
ASTM E1527 (latest edition) shall be performed.
The request for bids was advertised in the Narragansett Times, solicited, and posted on the
Town of Narragansett and State Purchasing Division websites. Four (4) vendors were
solicited and four (4) responded. The attached spreadsheet lists the results from the solicitation. The review process was based on a “Qualifications Based Selection” (QBS) process as set forth within the bid documents and as is allowed for professional services under
RIGL 45-55. The evaluation was based on the firm’s capabilities, staffing, availability to compete within our compressed purchase and sales agreement schedule, prior history, and
project understanding (80% of the score) and cost (20% of the score). All four (4)
respondents appear qualified to perform this work. After review, it is the staff’s
recommendation that an award be made to the Blount Bennett Architects, Ltd. at their lump
sum bid price for all scope of work items of $10,000.00. Aside from offering the lowest price
for this work, Blount Bennett Architects was the architect of record for the Belmont Market
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Building project in 2006, and as such has intimate knowledge of the building and the operating systems. Funding is available in the Contingency Fund.
Michael T. Moretti moved, Patrick W. Murray seconded and it so voted to AWARD the bid for Architectural\Engineering Services – Belmont Market\Pier Liquors – Building and Building
Systems Evaluation to the lowest bidder, Blount Bennet Architects, Ltd., in the amount of $10,000.00.
Michael T. Moretti aye, Patrick W. Murray aye, Susan Cicilline-Buonanno aye,
Jill Lawler nay, Matthew M. Mannix nay
16. A MOTION to AWARD the bid for the Rental of Tables, Chairs, and Tents for
the Kinney Bungalow, North Beach Clubhouse, and the Towers to the lowest
bidder, A&E Event Rentals, Inc. at their quoted bid prices for a two-year period,
ending April 11, 2020.
This bid is for the rental of various tables, chairs, and tents for use at events held at the Towers,
Kinney Bungalow (KB), and the North Beach Clubhouse (NBC), as requested by the Coordinator of each facility. The contract period is: Year One: April 12, 2018 – April 11, 2019; Year Two:
April 12, 2019 – April 11, 2020. Request for bids was advertised in the Narragansett Times, solicited and posted on the Town of Narragansett and State Purchasing Division websites.
Six (6) vendors were solicited and three (3) responded. The attached spreadsheet lists the
results from the solicitation. Funding is available in the “50209”, Rentals and Leases operating
account for the appropriate division (Beach; Kinney Bungalow; and Towers). All of these fees are passed on to the facility renters.
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Michael T. Moretti moved, Matthew M. Mannix seconded and it is unanimously so voted to
AWARD the bid for the Rental of Tables, Chairs, and Tents for the Kinney Bungalow,
North Beach Clubhouse, and the Towers to the lowest bidder, A&E Event Rentals, Inc. at their quoted bid prices for a two-year period, ending April 11, 2020.
Jill Lawler aye, Matthew M. Mannix aye, Michael T. Moretti aye, Patrick W. Murray aye,
Susan Cicilline-Buonanno aye
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourns at 8:40 p. m.
ATTEST: MINUTES ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED 04-02-18
Anne M. Irons, CMC Anne M. Irons, CMC Council Clerk Council Clerk
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