Town Council Meeting: Monday, October 5th

Monday, October 5, 2026

AGENDA

1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Land Acknowledgement: “Aquene (Peace) We recognize the unique and enduring relationship that exists between Indigenous Peoples and their traditional territories. We acknowledge that we are in the ancestral homeland of the Pokanoket Tribe within the original territory of the Pokanoket Nation. We commit to ongoing efforts to recognize, honor, reconcile and partner with the Pokanoket people whose ancestral lands and water we benefit from today. Aquene (Peace)”
4. Discuss and Act on the Consent Agenda: All items with an asterisk (*) are routine by the Town Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council member or citizen so requests, and the request is for good cause in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. (#5-#13)

5. *Receive Updates and Events (See Town Manager’s Memo):
   • Tree Planting & Removal: September 1, 2025 -August 31, 2026– 39 trees removed / 71 trees planted
   • November General Election Update: Early Voting at Town Hall will take place from October 14 through November 2, 2026. Election Day is November 3, 2026, with all polling locations open except Barrington High School; these voters will vote at Barrington Middle School.
6. *Accept: Resignations:
   • Senior Services Advisory Board: Dianna Shaw
7. *Approve: Reappointments to Boards and Commissions:
   • Senior Services Advisory Board:
     • Matthew Brown: appointed as 1^st Alternate, with a term expiration date of February 28, 2029.
     • Lisa Davis: appointed as a full member, with term expiration date of February 28, 2029.
8. *Accept Monthly Department Reports (August & September): Business and Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Library, Police/Animal Control, Department of Public Works, Planning/Building and Resiliency, Recreation, Senior Services, Tax Assessor and Town Clerk
9. *Approve: Abatement List
10. *Approve Surplus Property: (To declare the following items as surplus property and authorize the Town Manager, at his discretion, to dispose of this property (discard) if it is not practical to sell per Chapter 49 of the Town Ordinances): (none)
11. *Acknowledge Correspondence: BAY Team monthly report, BCWA monthly report
12. *Acknowledge Receipt of Boards and Commissions Minutes and Recommendations
    • Parks and Recreation Commission minutes
    • Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee minutes (none)
13. *Accept the Minutes: Town Council meetings held on September 10, 2026 and September 14, 2026.
14. Discuss and Act: Interviews and Appointments:
    • Juvenile Hearing Board: (1 vacancy: 1 Alternate term expiration date of November 30, 2027) Interview: Jacob Brier and Erika Farrell
15. Acknowledgement: Resolution Thank you to the Barrington 250^Th Committee
16. Discuss and Act: Class F License for St. Luke’s Church on October 17, 2026
17. Discuss and Act: Bids (none)
18. Discuss and Act: Public Comment Procedure
19. Discuss and Act: Update on Kids Kove Playground
20. Discuss and Act: Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) Recommendations-
    • Barrington Middle School Athletic Field Lighting Proposal
21. Public Hearing:
    • Discuss and Act: 2026 Comprehensive Plan
22. Discuss and Act: Ordinances 
    • INTRODUCTION(S) (none) 
    • PUBLIC HEARINGS
    • 2026-6 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 134- Parks and Recreation, Article I. General Regulations, § 134-14 Prohibition of certain motor vehicles and electric vehicles; § 134-15 Designated ways for certain motor and electric vehicles.
    • 2026-7 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 45 Salaries and Compensation for non-union employees §45-21 Pay scale by occupational titles.
23. General Public Comment (Maximum one statement per speaker of up to three minutes in length): 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 state your name and residence for the record.
24. Set Agenda for the next meeting of the Council: Monday, November 2, 2026, at 6:30pm, in Council Chamber
    1. Business License and Liquor License Renewals
    2. Update to Tree Ordinance
    3. MTG Disposal (“Mega”) Check In
    4. RI Residential Composting Program
    5. Resolution Fee and Fine Schedule for Bay Spring Community Center Rental Rates
    6. Speed Camera and Traffic Safety Update
25. Adjourn: Town Council Meeting

    
    

    The Town of Barrington will provide accommodations needed to ensure equal participation in all meetings. Please contact the Town Clerk’s office prior to the meeting so arrangements can be made to provide such assistance. A request for accommodations can be made in writing to 283 County Road or by calling 401-247-1900, Ext. 301 (voice). Hearing impaired callers can dial 711 “Relay” for additional assistance. The Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library and Barrington Public Safety Building are accessible to the disabled.

    
    

    Posted: October 1, 2026, at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Town of Barrington Web Site, and Secretary of State Web Site