September 16 Narragansett TC AGENDA

AGENDA
TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT

MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

J AMES M. CALLAGHAN
COUNCIL PRESIDENT

SUSAN CICILLINE-BUONANNO
PRESIDENT PRO TEM

GLENNA M. HAGOPIAN
COUNCIL MEMBER

MATTHEW M. MANNIX
COUNCIL MEMBER

DOUGLAS E. MCLAUGHLIN
COUNCIL MEMBER

RICHARD KERBEL
ACTING TOWN MANAGER

MARK A. MCSALLY, ESQ.
TOWN SOLICITOR

ANNE M. IRONS, CMC
TOWN CLERK

TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE SCHEDULED
ON THE FIRST AND THIRD MONDAYS OF THE MONTH
AT 7:30 P.M. AT THE TOWN HALL, 25 FIFTH AVENUE
GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES

FOR THE TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS

I. WHO MAY SPEAK

Meetings of the Town Council are open to the public. Any resident who wishes to address the Council
on any subject within the scope of the Council's authority may do so, providing it is accomplished in an
orderly manner and in accordance with the procedures outlined below:

A. SPEAKING ON AGENDA ITEMS

1. Consent Agenda Items. These are items which the Council does not need to discuss individually
and are voted on as a group. Any Council Member who wishes to discuss any individual item
from the Consent Agenda may request the Council president to pull such item from the Consent
Agenda. Those items pulled will be discussed and voted upon individually.

2. Regular Agenda Items. These are items which the Council will discuss individually in the order
listed on the Agenda. After the Council has discussed an item on the Agenda, the Council
President will close the Council discussion and will inquire if any citizen wishes to be heard on
the matter.

B. SPEAKING ON SUBJECTS NOT ON THE AGENDA

1. Any resident may address the Council on any item not on the Agenda
during that period of time designated as OPEN FORUM.

II. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL, MANNER, TIME

The length of time each individual may speak must be limited in the interest of order and conduct of the
business at hand. Individuals are limited to three minutes speaking time. Such time may be extended at the
discretion of the Council President. However, the OPEN FORUM portion of the Council meeting shall be
limited to a total of thirty (30) minutes.

If there are any speakers who have not had an opportunity to be heard at the end of thirty (30) minutes,
OPEN FORUM will be continued to the end of the Council meeting.

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conduct yourself in an orderly and respectful fashion. The comments of citizens accessing this portion of our
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second time on the same subject must receive permission from the Council President.

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Narragansett Town Hall
25 Fifth Avenue
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 789-1044

NARRAGANSETT
TOWN COUNCIL

President
J ames M. Callaghan

President Pro Tem
Susan Cicilline-Buonanno

Members
Glenna M. Hagopian
Matthew M. Mannix
Douglas E. McLaughlin

Acting Town Manager
Richard Kerbel

Town Clerk
Anne M. Irons, CMC

Town Solicitor
Mark A. McSally, Esq.
NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
September 16, 2013
7:30 p.m.
Posted 09-12-13
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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
September 3, 2013 Regular Meeting
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS:

Acknowledgment of Deborah Kelso for her years of Service
with the Narragansett Chamber of Commerce
OPEN FORUM: Please conduct yourself in an orderly and respectful fashion.
The comments of citizens accessing this portion of our meeting are neither adopted
nor endorsed by this body, but heard as requested.
PUBLIC HEARING/DECISION 8:00 P.M.:
A MOTIION to SCHEDULE a PUBLIC HEARING on a Petition to amend the
Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan to change the designation of
Assessors Plat B-2, Lot 2B from residential to commercial.
A MOTION to REFER to the Planning Board for Recommendation.
A MOTION to SCHEDULE a PUBLIC HEARING on a Petition to Amend the
Zoning Map to change the Zoning District classification of Assessors Map B-2, Lot
2B from R-80 Residential to B-A Limited Business.
A MOTION to REFER to the Planning Board for Recommendation.
A PUBLIC HEARING on a Petition from Colbea Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Shell
Gasoline Station and Seasons Convenience Store to Operate a 24 hour Convenience
Store at 1015 Boston Neck Road.
A MOTION to APPROVE the miscellaneous license application for a victualing and
holiday license and APPROVE or DENY the extended hours of operation.
A PUBLIC HEARING to amend Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances of the
Town of Narragansett entitled Zoning dissolving the Industrial Performance
Commission.
A MOTION to RECEIVE and PLACE on FILE the Recommendation from the
Planning.
Town Council Agenda
September 16, 2013
Page 2 of 3
A PUBLIC HEARING to amend the text of Chapter 731 of the Code of Ordinances entitled Zoning,
specifically, Section 2.2 Definitions, and Section 4.7 Special Flood Hazard Area Overlay District.
A MOTION to RECEIVE and PLACE on file the Recommendation from the Planning Board.
A MOTION to INTRODUCE, READ, PASS and ACCEPT as a First Reading the text of amendments to
Section 2.2 Definitions, and Section 4.7 Special Flood Hazard Area Overlay District.
CONSENT AGENDA:
All items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine or have been previously reviewed by
the Town Council, and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the General Order of
Business, and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.

1. A MOTION to APPROVE the request from The Lung Cancer Foundation to allow three food
trucks to vend at the North Beach Clubhouse for the 5K Road Race fundraiser to be held on
Saturday October 12, 2013 at 11:30 am, subject to approval of state and local regulations.

2. A MOTION to APPROVE a Class F Alcoholic Beverage License for Bonnie J . Addario Lung
Cancer Foundation for a Fundraiser on October 12, 2013 at the North Beach Clubhouse, subject
to state and local regulations.

3. A MOTION to APPROVE a Class F-1 Alcoholic Beverage License for The Courthouse Theater
Company d/b/a The Contemporary Theater Company for a Fundraiser to be held on October 25,
2013 at the Towers, subject to state and local regulations.

4. A MOTION to APPROVE, RATIFY and CONFIRM the request from the F.I.R.M triathlon for the
South County YMCA held on Sunday September 15, 2013 at 9:00 am, subject to state and local
regulations.

5. A MOTION to RECEIVE and ACCEPT a grant from the Rhode Island J ustice Commission in the
amount of $18,758.00 and approve the expenditure of funds.

6. A MOTION to APPROVE the proposed five-year contract extension from Thyssen Krupp
Elevator to provide maintenance and repair of the Towers elevator in the amount of $1,470.00 per
quarter subject to the terms and conditions of the existing maintenance agreement.

7. A MOTION to APPROVE the annual service agreement for the emergency communications
system from Everbridge, in the amount of $6,745.00 and authorizes the Interim Town Manager to
sign the renewal agreement.

8. A MOTION to APPROVE the cost of fingerprints processed through the Department of Attorney
General State of Rhode Island, in the amount of $35.00 each for FY2013/2014.

9. A MOTION to AWARD the bid for Clothing Cleaning Services for the Police and Fire
Departments to the lowest bidder, Hudsons Dry Cleaners & Laundry, Inc., at their quoted prices,
for a three-year period.

10. A MOTION to AWARD the bid for Winter and Summer Brochures 2013/201 for the Parks &
Recreation Department to the lowest bidder, Graphic Image, Inc., in the amount of $5,260.00 and
an optional amount of $400.00 per run for an additional four pages, if needed.

Town Council Agenda
September 16, 2013
Page 3 of 3
OLD BUSINESS:

11. A MOTION to ADOPT An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 46 (Miscellaneous Offenses),
Article I (In General), Section 46-9 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Narragansett entitled
Smoking and use of tobacco products prohibited during youth events held at town athletic and
recreational facilities, and at other designated public places.

NEW BUSINESS:

12. A MOTION to AWARD the bid for the Multi-J urisdictional Facility (Marine Storage - Port of
Galilee) Pre-Engineered Building to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Pascack
Builders, Inc., in the total amount of $463,400.00.

13. A MOTION to ADOPT a Resolution authorizing budget transfer from FY12-13 in accordance
with the Town Charter.

14. A MOTION to SCHEDULE a work session to discuss the five year financial plan for the Town of
Narragansett.

15. A MOTION to SCHEDULE a work session to discuss the North Cabana Reconstruction Project.

16. A MOTION to SCHEDULE a work session to examine the athletic facilities at the high school.

17. A MOTION to SCHEDULE a Promotional Ceremony for the Police Department.

18. A MOTION to SCHEDULE a Meet and Greet with the new Town Manager.

REPORTS FROM TOWN MANAGER:

REPORTS FROM TOWN COUNCIL:

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

ADJOURNMENT:

Note: Documentation (if any) for items listed on this Agenda is available for public inspection, a minimum of 24 hours prior to the
meeting, at any time during regular business hours at Town Clerks Office, 25 Fifth Avenue, Narragansett, RI 02882. Interpreters for the
hearing impaired can be made available at any meeting provided a request is received a minimum of three (3) business days prior to said
meeting.
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TOWN CLERK USE ONLY:
Consent Agenda ORD. # RES. #
Carry Over to Date: LCON# LIC. #
Approved Action Date:
Unfinished Business (Date heard previous: )
New Business
Public Hearing No Action Taken
REV. 02/2010
TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT CC: ____________
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Amend No. ______

Date Prepared: September 9, 2013
Council Meeting Date: September 16, 2013
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TO: Richard Kerbel, Acting Town Manager

FROM: Anne M. Irons, CMC Town Clerk

SUBJECT: Approval of Town Council Minutes

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Town Council approve the minutes from the following meetings:

September 3, 2013 Regular Meeting

SUMMARY:

Attached are minutes as in accordance to state law.

NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 MINUTES

At a Regular Meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Narragansett held on
Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 7:30 p.m., at the Narragansett Town Hall.
Present: J ames M. Callaghan, President,
Susan Cicilline-Buonanno, President Pro Tem
Glenna M. Hagopian, Member
Matthew M. Mannix, Member
Douglas E. McLaughlin, Member
Richard Kerbel, Acting Town Manager
Mark A. McSally, Town Solicitor

J ames M. Callaghan, President calls the meeting to order and leads those in attendance in
Pledging Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Susan Cicilline-Buonanno moved, Matthew M. Mannix seconded and it so voted to
approve the minutes of the J uly 15, 2013 Regular Meeting and the August 5, 2013 Work
Session Meeting, August 5, 2013Regular meeting and the August 19, 2013 Regular
Meeting as presented.
Susan Cicilline-Buonanno aye, Douglas E. McLaughlin aye Glenna Hagopian aye,
Matthew M. Mannix aye, J ames M. Callaghan aye

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PRESENTATIONS
A Proclamation is given to the lifeguards that work at the Town Beach. The 2013
Narragansett Town Beach Lifeguards have had over 200 successful ocean assists, rescues
and first aid responses this season. They won their 24
th
consecutive RI State Lifeguard
Tournament Championship in which Narragansett Lifeguard Luca Spinazzola was the
Tournament MVP.
OPEN FORUM:
Open Forum is now held and the following individuals address the Council, viz:
Richard Van Germeersch reminds the council on the 125
th
Anniversary Celebration on
October 6
th
at 2:00 on William Sprague Women Opera. He noted he was selling tickets.
He noted that later in the evening there would be dancing at the towers to the music of
The 8th to the Bar; Patrick Brady comments on an article he read a few weeks ago on the
proposed bike trail and a certain entity was trying to block the project. He noted that the
Executive Director of the South County Museum sent out a statement. Mr. Brady noted
that they object to the trail through its property due to parking and lack of restrooms and
they only would tolerate the path if there was no access allowed to the museum and there
is no signage to the museum. They also object to the bike path through the farm or near
that would threaten security of the property. He also spoke of the picnic area that has not
been maintained or an abandon truck that sits there with weeds growing out of it.
Mr. Brady notes that the museum has been operating without a lease. He asked that the
council place the issue of the lease on the agenda for the South County Museum for
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discussion and public comment and it further to require public presentation by the
museum for a new lease under a public hearing process. He hopes it will be a transparent
issue and a new lease is discussed in public; Shirley Eastham noted that on October 6
th
a
road/walk race to benefit the Historical Society will be held and hopes everyone attends.
She also noted that a house tour will held on October 13
th
with 8 homes and two
churches; Albert Alba speaks on constructing a pier as the town is known as the
Narragansett Pier and suggests that money should come from the towns beach fund to
pay for the installation of a pier in Narragansett.
CONSENT AGENDA
The consent agenda is voted on with one motion except item #4 and #8.
1. A MOTION to the request from Patriot Pole Vault Club to conduct a beach pole
vaulting tournament on Saturday September 21, 2013 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on
the town beach.
APPROVED (Cicilline-Buonanno-Mannix- 5/0)
Douglas E. McLaughlin aye, Susan Cicilline-Buonanno aye, Glenna Hagopian aye,
2. A MOTION to APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Narragansett Chamber of
Commerce to host the annual Summers End Festival at the North Beach
Clubhouse on Sunday September 22, 2013 subject to approval of state and local
regulations
APPROVED (Cicilline-Buonanno-Mannix 5/0)
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3. A MOTION to APPROVE a Class F Alcoholic Beverage License a request from the
Narragansett Chamber of Commerce and to allow alcohol consumption on the beach
(in the designated area in accordance with Town Ordinance Chapter 947) and or the
2013 Summers End Festival at the North Beach Clubhouse on September 22, 2013,
subject to state and local regulations and receipt of insurance and/or signed indemnity
agreement.
4. A MOTION to APPROVE a Class F Alcoholic Beverage License for the Wildlife
Rehabilitation Association of Rhode Island on September 28, 2013, subject to
state and local regulations.
AMENDED to CHANGE to F-1 and subject to Village Inn not supplying alcohol
to that event .APPROVED (Cicilline-Buonanno-Hagopian 5/0)
5. A MOTION to APPROVE a Class F Alcoholic Beverage License for the Narragansett
Lions Club for the First October fest at Veterans Memorial Park on October 5, 2013,
subject to state and local regulations.
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6. A MOTION to APPROVE a Class F-1 Alcoholic Beverage License for the
Narragansett Fire Fighters Charity ball at the Dunes Club on October 5, 2013 at
the dunes Club, subject to state and local regulations.
Douglas E. McLaughlin aye,Susan Cicilline-Buonanno aye, Glenna Hagopian aye,
7. A MOTION to AWARD the bid for Road Materials to the following low bidders:
South County Sand & Gravel Co., Inc. for Processed Gravel; Material Sand &
Stone Corp. for Rip Rap Stone; and Dry Bridge Sand & Stone, Inc. for Bank
Gravel, Washed Sand and Washed Crushed Stone at their quoted bid prices for a
one year period.
APPROVED (Cicilline-Buonanno- Mannix 5/0)
Douglas E. McLaughlin aye,Susan Cicilline-Buonanno aye, Glenna Hagopian aye,
8. A MOTION to APPROVE the four-week rental of a Bobcat Compact Tracked
Loader from United Rentals, Inc. for the Public Works Department, in the amount
of $3,184.51.
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APPROVED (Cicilline-Buonanno-Hagopian 4/1)

Douglas E. McLaughlin nay, Susan Cicilline-Buonanno aye, Glenna Hagopian aye,
9. A MOTION to APPROVE the list of Real Estate abatements in the amount of
$3,346.54.
10. A MOTION to APPROVE the renewal of the software maintenance agreement
with Vision Government Solutions, in the amount of $7,050.00 for Fiscal Year
2013/2014.
NEW BUSINESS
11. The Town Council has been interviewing for a town manager and the final
Candidate is before the council to APPROVE the proposed employment contract and
APPOINT Pamela Nolan - Town Manager for the Town of Narragansett.

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J ames M. Callaghan, President comments that over 50 candidates applied for the position
of town manager and it was narrowed down to 8 candidates that were interviewed and
then it was narrowed down to three candidates for a second round of interviews. The
council has offered the position to Pamela Nolan, who is originally from New York and
has worked in Rhode Island and Massachusetts as a Town Manager and/or Administrator.
He noted that Ms. Nolan is looking to live in Narragansett and he hopes that she will
enjoy a long and successful tenure here.
Matthew M. Mannix speaks on the process and the candidate and notes he is also looking
for a good tenure with Ms. Nolan.
Susan Cicilline-Buonanno also commented on the process and the candidate and is
comfortable with what Ms. Nolan has to offer and is happy she is moving here and will
be part of the community and wishes her well.
J ames M. thanked Susan Fairhurst, Human Resource Manager and Mark A. McSally,
Town Solicitor for all their help and hard work during the long process as well as the
council members for agreeing on candidate.
Susan Cicilline-Buonanno moved, Matthew M. Mannix seconded and it is so voted to
APPOINT Pamela Nolan - Town Manager for the Town of Narragansett.
Pamela Nolan addresses the council and thanks the council for the appointment and notes
she has the background and the experience to do well and she too hopes to have a long
and fruitful tenure in Narragansett. She looks forward to serving with honesty, integrity
and an open door policy.
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The council recesses for five minutes.
PUBLIC HEARING:
33 State Street, Inc. d/b/a THE RIGHT TERN-President Francis W. Blount, Jr., 33
State Street, Narragansett, Rhode Island BV Liquor License be transfer to Amy A.
Mason d/b/a d/b/a Hanks Down South, LLC.
33 State Street, Inc. d/b/a THE RIGHT TERN-President Francis W. Blount, J r., 33 State
Street, Narragansett, Rhode Island has requested that BV Liquor License be transferred to
Amy A. Mason d/b/a d/b/a Hanks Down South, LLC. In order to transfer the business
under a new owner it is necessary to hold a public hearing. The current restrictions on the
license are as follows:
The Right Tern (Formerly Pirate Girl)
Closing time will be 12:30 AM
Live Entertainment is limited to the inside of the restaurant and will not be
allowed on the outside deck
All windows and doors on the water side of the restaurant be closed at
10:00 PM on evenings when there is musical entertainment
Susan Cicilline-Buonanno moved, Glenna M. Hagopian seconded and it is unanimously
so voted to Open the Public Hearing.
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A PUBLIC HEARING is held on the proposed application.
Attorney Shekarchi representing Amy Mason addresses the council. He notes his client
has worked on to make this lifetime commitment. He noted that she is the owner, cook,
and bartender. He also noted that the menu was provided to the council and that there are
two inspections scheduled with the state this Thursday and hopes the town approves
subject to those approvals. He also noted that not many establishments open up after
Labor Day weekend and that also shows commitment.
Proponent and opponents are called and no one comments on the license transfer:
PLEASE SEE STENOGRAPHER TRANSCRIPT FOR MORE DETAILS
Susan Cicilline-Buonanno moved, Glenna M. Hagopian seconded and it is so voted to
CLOSE the Public Hearing.
grant the license and with the current restrictions to remain on the license.
Frank Blount addresses the council and thanks the council, solicitor and town clerk for
their patience.
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12. The Department of Public Works (DPW) utilizes the Public Safety Departments
800MHz radio communications system for all emergency response assignments. As new
replacement vehicles and equipment are purchased, they need to be equipped with the
new radios. These radios will be installed in four of the most recently acquired trucks
including #105, #119, #113, and #106 with the fifth radio to be installed in one of the
older trucks which previously had the old radio system which can no longer be used. The
Town will be purchasing under the State Master Price Agreement (MPA) #395. The
original bid award was by the State of Rhode Island, Office of Purchasing. Funding is
available in the Highway Division Capital Improvement Account, 20-730-7014,
Vehicles/Equipment.
Susan Cicilline-Buonanno moved, Matthew M. Mannix seconded and it is unanimously
so voted to APPROVE the purchase of five (5) additional new Motorola 800MHz mobile
radios and accessories for the Public Works Department from Motorola Solutions, in the
total amount of $12,365.00.
13. Due to its recognition as an important estuary, Narrow River has been the focus of
many studies over the years including the Narrow River Special Management Plan
(SAMP) by The Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) in 1987
and the Narrow River Stormwater Study by ASA et al in 1991 funded by CRMC and the
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM). Loadings of
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pathogens to the river have prevented it from meeting its designated use resulting in its
inclusion in the DEMs Office of Water Resources 303(d) list. This list includes all
waterbodies that do not meet Rhode Island Water Quality Standards.
Because stormwater is a significant source of the contamination, a study of eleven of the
twelve large stormwater outfalls on the Narragansett side of the river were evaluated by
Fuss & ONeill in cooperation with a committee of local stakeholders including the Town
of Narragansett, Coastal Resource Center, CRMC, Narrow River Preservation
Association, and the Narragansett Conservation Commission with the results published in
the Narrow River Stormwater Abatement Study funded by DEM in 2005. As part of the
Towns MS4 Stormwater license issued by DEM, the Town is required to address these
problems. Since the study, the Town has constructed stormwater quality systems at the
end of Mettatuxet Road, at Edgewater and at Pettaquamscutt Terrace. These efforts have
addressed 5 of the eleven outfalls evaluated. Stormwater quality systems at Circuit Drive
(at Wampum and Montauk) were constructed before the study was done. A significant
portion of the cost of these stormwater improvement projects has been provided by DEM
grants. To facilitate the Towns participation in upcoming grant opportunities, the
Department of Public Works (DPW) requested a proposal from Fuss & ONeill to
provide a proposal for completion of a preliminary design (30% design) for three
additional outfalls at Indian Trail and North and South River Drive in Mettatuxet.
Fuss & ONeill completed the 2005 evaluation and provided complete design and project
oversight of the Edgewater and Pettasquamscutt Terrace projects. Their team of
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professionals led by Dean E. Audet, PE, Senior Vice President, are uniquely qualified to
continue this work. Funding is available in the Public Works Major Maintenance
Account, 19-730-7680, Storm Drainage Program.
Matthew M. Mannix moved, Susan Cicilline-Buonanno seconded and it is unanimously
so voted to APPROVE the proposal for professional engineering services to complete
preliminary designs for stormwater BMPs for Indian Trail and Mettatuxet 3 & 4
catchments (under South and North River Drive) with Fuss & ONeill, in the total
amount of $31,689.00 and to authorize the Interim Town Manager to sign the
Authorization to Proceed.
14. The parks department is seeking approval to permanently close the Clarke Road
pool by purchasing and installing processed gravel to eliminate potential public liability
with the existing structure. The Town purchased the Camp J ori property in 2002 and the
pool was one of many amenities on the property at the time of sale. The Town operated
the pool from 2005 through 2011 with maintenance and improvements costing
$289,416.35 over the seven year period. In 2011 the underground water service lines to
the pool were leaking extensively forcing the town to fill the pool on a continuous daily
basis to offset the extensive loss of water from the lines. In was determined in 2012 that
due to the age of the pool, not being ADA accessible and the projected cost to either
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excavate and attempt to repair the service lines a second time or deal with the daily water
loss that the pool should close.
With the pool closed for the past two seasons, rain storms fill the pool with rain water
creating a liability for the various vacation camps operated by the Parks and Recreation
Department and the general public on the property. The pool continues to be pumped out
to minimize these liability concerns. The pool while in operation was an asset to the
community, however without a clear funding source to replace the pool the permanent
closure is the only option available at the present.
APPROVE the request from the Parks and Recreation Department to close the pool at the
Clarke Road Camp permanently by removing the fiberglass liner and filling the concrete
pool space with processed gravel. Glenna M. Hagopian questioned the cost of closing the
pool. It was noted that it would be work done in house and it would be the cost of the
gravel however that has not been estimated at this time. It was noted that it has not been
used for two years.
15. Over the years there have been numerous requests to prohibit smoking on the
Narragansett Town Beach. Currently, there is a voluntary smoking ban that mirrors the
State of Rhode Islands smoking policy. The current ordinance prohibits smoking and
other uses of tobacco products at any athletic or recreational facility owned or leased by
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the town, including the town beach during scheduled youth events. This amendment
would prohibit smoking at the town beach at all times.
Susan Cicilline-Buonanno moved, Glenna M. Hagopian seconded and it is unanimously
so voted to INTRODUCE, READ, PASS and ACCEPT as a First Reading, An Ordinance
in Amendment of Chapter 46 (Miscellaneous Offenses), Article I (In General), Section
46-9 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Narragansett entitled Smoking and use
of tobacco products prohibited during youth events held at town athletic and recreational
facilities, and at other designated public places.
Douglas E. McLaughlin aye, Susan Cicilline-Buonanno aye, Glenna Hagopian nay,
Matthew M. Mannix nay, J ames M. Callaghan aye
Resident Karen Shabshelowitz and Meg Rogers speak on the matter.
17. The Town Council needs to schedule a work session in October to discuss the
timeline for various bond requests for town capital projects. The Town Council will be
asked to give direction as to whether the projects should be considered separately or
combined. The following projects will be discussed:
Public Safety Building Estimated cost $1,800,000
Fire Ladder Truck - $850,000 - $900,000
Fire Engine - $500,000
School Recreation Total project cost of $3,900,000 (Bonds of $2,000,000)
Library Cost to be determined
J erusalem Sewers - $2,400,000
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Water Tanks & Lead Remediation - $1,500,000

Once a decision is made regarding the bond projects, a resolution requesting state
legislation authorizing the borrowing to be presented to the voter and, depending on the
project, approval by other state agencies will be required.
Matthew M. Mannix moved, Glenna M. Hagopian seconded and it is unanimously so
voted to schedule a work session on October 7, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.
16. The Towers Committee has two seats available for reappointment due to the
expiring terms of existing Board members. Mary Beth Arnold and J ohn Miller have
requested to be reappointed and the following indicates the original board appointment
date and expiration date for the current members.
Name Appointed Expiration Date

Mary Beth Arnold 1/3/2012 8/1/2013
J ohn Miller 1/3/2012 8/1/2013
Susan Cicilline-Buonanno moved, Matthew M. Mannix seconded and it is unanimously
so voted to reappoint Mary Beth Arnold and J ohn Miller to the Towers Committee for
two year terms that will expire 8/1/2015.
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Matthew M. Mannix thanked the two members for all their hard work on the Towers
Committee.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourns at 8:27 p. m.
ATTEST: MINUTES ACCEPTED AS
PRESENTED/AMENDED

Anne M. Irons, CMC Anne M. Irons, CMC
Council Clerk Council Clerk

A digital format is made a part of the record for a complete account of the council
meeting.
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New Business
REV. 02/2010

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FROM: Anne M. Irons, CMC - Town Clerk

SUBJECT: Schedule a Public Hearing Request from South County Jewish
Collaborative and South County Tourism Council to Amend the Future
Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Town Council Schedule a Public Hearing on a Petition to amend the Future
Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan to change the designation of Assessors Plat
B-2, Lot 2B from residential to commercial.

A motion is also needed to refer this matter to the Planning Board for recommendation.

Suggested date for Public Hearing is November 18, 2013.

SUMMARY:

Current owner, South County Jewish Collaborative and potential owner South County
Tourism Council have submitted a petition to amend the Future Land Use Map of the
Comprehensive Plan to change the current designation of Assessors B-2, Lot 2B, from
Residential R-80 to Commercial.

A public Hearing needs to be scheduled in order to hear the petition. When the public
hearing date has been set by the Town Council, an advertisement will be placed in the
Narragansett Times at least once a week for three successive weeks before the hearing
date. Written notice of the date, time and place of the public hearing and the nature and
purpose of the public hearing shall be sent to all owners of real property whose property
is located in or within not less than 200 feet of the perimeter of the area proposed for
change.

ATTACHMENT:

1. Petition

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New Business
REV. 02/2010

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SUBJECT: Schedule a Public Hearing Request from South County Jewish
Collaborative and South County Tourism Council to Amend the Zoning
Map from R-80 Residential to B-A Limited Business on Assessors Plat
B-2, Lot 2B

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Town Council Schedule a Public Hearing on a Petition to Amend the Zoning
Map to change the Zoning District classification of Assessors Map B-2, Lot 2B from R-
80 Residential to B-A Limited Business.

A motion is also needed to refer this matter to the Planning Board for recommendation.

Suggested date for Public Hearing is November 18, 2013.

SUMMARY:

Current owner, South County Jewish Collaborative and potential owner South County
Tourism Council have submitted a petition to amend the Zoning Map to change the
Zoning District classification of Assessors Map B-2, Lot 2 from R-80 Residential to
B-A Limited Business.

A public Hearing needs to be scheduled in order to hear the petition. When the public
hearing date has been set by the Town Council, an advertisement will be placed in the
Narragansett Times at least once a week for three successive weeks before the hearing
date. Written notice of the date, time and place of the public hearing and the nature and
purpose of the public hearing shall be sent to all owners of real property whose property
is located in or within not less than 200 feet of the perimeter of the area proposed for
change.

ATTACHMENT:
1. Petition

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New Business
REV. 02/2010

Date Prepared: August 26, 2013
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TO: Richard Kerbel. Acting Town Manager

FROM: Anne M. Irons, CMC-Town Clerk

SUBJECT: A Public Hearing for 24 hour Operations at the Shell Gasoline
Station and Seasons Convenience Store at 1015 Boston Neck Road

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Town Council hold a public hearing on the Petition from Colbea Enterprises
LLC d/b/a Shell/Seasons to operate a 24 hour gasoline station/convenience store at
1015 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett, Rhode Island.

And That the Town Council approve the miscellaneous license application for a
victualing and holiday license and approve or deny the extended hours of operation.

SUMMARY:

Colbea Enterprises LLC d/b/a Shell/Seasons has requested to be opened additional
hours from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. in order to operate a 24 hour convenience store.

In accordance to RI State Law 5-24-1 a public hearing is required before the town
council in order to receive permission for the additional hours of operation.

This property has supported a gas station/convenience store with an automobile repair
shop at this location for more than twenty (20) years. The applicant was before the
Planning and Zoning Board of Review in early spring to request to demolish the existing
1,410 square foot automobile repair shop and food mart and to construct a new one-
story 35 x 57 convenience store 1015 Boston Neck Road. The existing automobile
repair use is now discontinued but the existing pumps, Pump Island, canopy and
underground storage tanks will remain as they exist.

The applicant is requesting to operate 24 hours in order to sell gasoline and brewed
coffee at the newly constructed convenience store.

A Public Hearing for 24 hour Operations at the Shell Gasoline
Station and Seasons Convenience Store at 1015 Boston Neck Road
Town Council Meeting September 16, 2013
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ATTACHMENTS:

1. Advertisement
2. Request from Colbea Enterprises LLC
3. Application for Victualing & Holiday License

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New Business
REV. 02/2010

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TO: Honorable Town Council

FROM: Interim Town Manager Richard Kerbel

SUBJECT: A public hearing for the purpose of proposed dissolution of the Industrial
Performance Commission

RECOMMENDATION:

A public hearing to amend Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of
Narragansett entitled Zoning for the purpose of dissolving and removing all references
to the Industrial Performance Commission and to accept the recommendation of the
Planning Board.

SUMMARY:

The Industrial Performance Commission has asked to be dissolved as they feel that
their responsibilities have become obsolete over the years with the passage of stricter
State of Rhode Island Fire Codes and Building Regulations. The proposed ordinance
will remove all references to the Industrial Performance Commission.

The Planning Board recommends approval of an ordinance dissolving the Industrial
Performance Commission.

ATTACHMENTS:
1. Memo from the Industrial Performance Commission
2. Proposed text of Ordinance
3. Planning Board letter
4. Advertisement
Town HalJ
25 Fifth Avenue
Narragansett, R1 02882
(401) 789-1044
INDUSTRIAL
PERFORMANCE
COMMISSION
Acting Chair
Vi ce-Chair
Geraldine Citrone
Acting Fire Chief
David Arnold
John Hodnett
Kevin Mulholland
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Anthony Santill i
Liaison Department
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Clerk of the Board
Denise Buonanno
NARRAGANSETT INDUSTRIAL
PERFORMANCE COMMISSION
Date: June 26, 2013
To: Rich Kerbel, Acting Town Manager
From: Industrial Performance Commission
RE: Di ssolution of the Industrial Performance Commi ssion
This memorandum is sent on behalf of the entire Industrial Pe1formance Commission
requesting the Town Manager investigate the necessary steps to take to di ssolve the fPC.
The LPC takes its charge very ser iously and makes this request having discussed and
debated the merits of remaining in place or being removed. It has been concluded by
consensus of the Commi ssion that its responsibilities have become obsolete over the years
with the passage of stricter State of RI Fire Codes and Building Regul ations.
Past and present Fire Chiefs have pointed out on several occasions that the review of new
or expanded businesses in our industrial areas is addressed in much more detai I during the
Fire Department ' s " Site Review" than the IPC currently conducts. Documentation of
materials and manufacturing processes that the Fire Department must receive is today
much more extensive than it was back in the time when the fPC was founded and the Fire
Department is better trained to consider what, if any, hazards a pa1t icul ar business activity
may pose. As a result there now seems to be an overlap in jurisdictional authority. The
Commission members agree unanimously that it seems duplicative to continue thi s
review procedure into the future.
For these reasons the Industrial Performance Commission humbly req uests the Town
Manager move forward with the Town Council to carry out and complete any act ions
necessary to dissolve this Commi ssion and remove any pertinent regulations from
Chapter 12 of the Zoning Ordinance that currently require action of this Commi ssion.
cc: Michael DeLuca, Community Development Director
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AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF APPENDIX A, OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT, RHODE ISLAND, ENTITLED
ZONING

It is hereby ordained by the Town Council of the Town of Narragansett as follows:
SECTION 1. Appendix A Section 12.6 Industrial Development Standards is hereby
amended as follows:
Delete paragraph 2: For uses of land within the I-A and I-B zones which do not
require special use permits, the industrial performance commission (IPC) defined in
subsection 5 hereunder shall act as a site review commission, and shall set reasonable
requirements for site design and construction according to the industrial development
standards hereunder. The industrial performance commission shall also certify that the
proposal meets all applicable industrial performance standards.
SECTION 2. Appendix A Section 12.7 Industrial Performance Standards is hereby
amended as follows:
Delete paragraph 1: No land shall be used nor structure erected or occupied for
industrial use unless the town industrial performance commission (hereafter the
commission) has certified that the proposed use complies with the following
performance standards.
(1) Application for certification Delete section and replace with Eliminated
(2) Review by industrial performance commission Delete section and replace
with Eliminated
(4) Enforcement of performance standards. If the zoning enforcement agency
determines that a permitted industrial use might be violating any performance
standards, it shall send written notice of the probable violation by registered
or certified mail to the owner and tenants of the industrial use and to the
industrial performance commission. The notice shall describe the alleged
violation and shall require correction or an answer within a specific time. It
shall state that failure to answer or to correct the alleged violation to the
satisfaction of the building inspection division within the time limit constitutes
admission of violation of this ordinance. The notice shall further state that if
the violation continues, the zoning enforcement agency will undertake a
technical survey to determine its nature and extent. If a violation is found,
those responsible will be charges the costs of the determination, including the
costs of hiring qualified experts, and for such penalties as this ordinance
provides.
The zoning enforcement agency may request the assistance of the industrial
performance commission in cases of probable violations.
(5) Industrial performance commission Delete section and replace with
Eliminated
Section 3. Appendix A Section 18.3 Site Plan Submission and Review Paragraph 1 is
hereby amended as follows:
Within six months after the presubmission conference, the applicant shall submit ten
copies of the site plan and related information, together with requires fees, to the
planning division. The planning board shall adopt rules establishing the schedule of
fees to help defray the administrative costs of site plan review. Such fee schedule shall
be on file in the offices of the planning division and the town clerk. The planning
division may transmit copies of the site plan and EAF for review and comment to the
following town departments, officers, and commissions, as applicable: The building
inspection and engineering divisions, the director of the department of public works, the
police and fire chiefs, the director of the department of parks and recreation, the town
solicitor, the Narragansett housing authority, the conservation commission, and the
historic district commission. and the industrial performance commission. The planning
division also may transmit copies of the site plan and EAF to relevant state and federal
agencies, including but not limited to: The Rhode Island Department of the
Environment, Coastal Resources Management Council, and Department of
Transportation, and the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Soil Conservation
Service, and Fish and Wildlife Service.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect upon its 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
_____ day of ______________, 2013.
Second reading read and passed in the Town Council meeting legally assembled the
_____ day of ______________, 2013.
ATTEST:
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Anne M. Irons, CMC
Town Clerk

MEMORANDUM

DATE: August 16, 2013

TO: James M. Callaghan, President, Honorable Town Council
FM: Terence Fleming, Chairman - Narragansett Planning Board

RE: Recommendation addressing the requested Zoning Text Amendment dissolving the
Industrial Performance Commission

PROJECT BACKGROUND

At the request of its members, the Industrial Performance Commission has requested the Town
Council consider dissolving the Industrial Performance Commission. Since the 1980s this
Commission has ben tasked with reviewing applications for construction and/or expansion of
business activities targeted to the IA and IB industrial zones. These applications have primarily
focused on the south Ferry Industrial Park and the small industrial area on Walts Way. In recent
years the State of Rhode Island has updated and expanded the requirements for industrial
development review through Building, Electrical and Fire Codes regulations. Today the Fire
Marshal and the Building Official review a wide array of components related to industrial
development before permits are issued. Specific documentation of compliance with the new
codes must be in hand prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. As such, it is the position
of the IPC membership that their role has been reduced to a duplication of the responsibilities of
others. For this reason they have requested this amendment.

PLANNING BOARD FINDINGS

On August 20, 2013 the Planning Board considered this request and provided the analysis and
recommendation below. In attendance were Terry Fleming, Dr. J oseph ONeill, J ohn Hodnett,
Stephen Glazer and Vin Indeglia.

Generally, the Planning Board analysis of this request defers to the wishes of the IPC
membership. The Fire Chief and Fire Marshal have both weighed in on this matter as have the
designees from the Planning Board and Zoning Board. In addition the IPCs two public
members have concurred with the others that their role has been diminished and share in
questioning the relevance of retaining a volunteer board to replicate the work of trained
professionals.

CONSISTENCY WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

The considerations the Planning Board have addressed in the past regarding map amendments
involve the appropriateness of the change to the affected area, sufficiency of infrastructure to
serve the new zone, consistency with proposed plans for the area and if the change will promote
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the development of the Town as envisioned in the Comprehensive Plan. In the case of a
proposed text amendment these tests must be adapted slightly to:

(1) Whether the elimination of certain passages of the Zoning Ordinance is appropriate to the
zoning districts in which it has served.;
(2) Whether other arrangements are in place to ensure no void in the enforcement of
industrial performance provisions;
(3) Whether the eliminated text leaves the Zoning Ordinance internally consistent with other
development regulations for the industrial zones;
(4) Whether the proposed amendment will promote the development of the Town as
contemplated in the Comprehensive Plan

Addressing these standards individually, the Planning Board makes the following findings:

Appropriateness & Enforcement: Eliminating the IPC does not also result in loss of the Towns
industrial performance standards. Section 12.6 will retain all the development standards and
Section 12.7 will retain all the detailed performance criteria regulating industrial uses.
Compliance with these regulations will be handled in the future by the Fire Marshal and Building
Official in the very same manner they regulate all other requirements, (uses, dimensions, buffers
etc.).

Consistency: Regarding consistency with existing development character for the industrial zones,
the Board notes that the IA and IB Zones are dominated by large scale manufacturing,
assembling, and warehousing developments. There are only 2 industrial areas in Town:
South Ferry Road
Walts Way
Because the regulatory standards will remain and be enforced by town officials the eliminated
text will not create any inconsistency with other development regulation pertaining to
development in the IA and IB zones. The elimination of the IPC will only remove an
intermediate step of public review for compliance with building and material management
standards of the Town & State that must be confirmed today by either the Fire Marshal or the
Building. No aspect of the development or its practices will be overlooked.

Comprehensive Plan: In general, the way in which the Town ensures compliance with its
industrial standards is not directly addressed in the Town Comprehensive Plan. The Board
acknowledges the assertion of the IPC membership that their role has become duplicative of
others with more skilled training in matters of noise, dust, smoke, waste, gases fumes etc. The
Comprehensive Plan does not suggest removal of this or any Town Board but does provide
direction for appropriate regulatory standards in the future.
Implementation Item #33 suggests the town Continue to promote appropriate
business development. The Board interprets this element to not only seek business
location in Narragansett that complements the Towns overall character, but also to
encourage the efficient regulation of business development and expansion.
Elimination of a review step covered by trained professionals will further this
objective.
Implementation Item #38 suggests the town Maintain appropriate site design
standards. As noted above the standards set forth in Sections 12.6 and 12.7 will not
be removed or reduced.

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In summary, the Planning Board has reviewed the proposal and concluded the proposed revision
of Section 12.6, 12.7 and 18.3 to allow the elimination of the IPC while maintaining the integrity
of the Towns industrial performance criteria is an appropriate adjustment of the regulatory
framework in furtherance of the current intent of the Narragansett Comprehensive Plan.

CONSISTENCY WITH PURPOSES OF ZONING

The principal purposes of zoning that relate to this petition involve the following:

Promoting the public health, safety and general welfare.
Providing for a range of uses and intensities of use appropriate to the character of the
Town, reflecting current and future needs.
Providing for orderly growth and development recognizing the use of innovative
regulations and techniques.
Promoting a high level of quality in design and development of private and public
facilities.
Providing for efficient review of development proposals, to clarify and expedite the
zoning approval process.
Promoting implementation of the comprehensive plan.

CONCLUSION / RECOMMENDATION

For the reasons cited above, the Planning Board concludes this proposal has merit to provide a
valuable revision to the Towns zoning regulatory program. Upon motion by Mr. Indeglia,
seconded by Dr. ONeill, the Planning Board voted unanimously to RECOMMEND
APPROVAL of an ordinance dissolving the Industrial Performance Commission.
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New Business
REV. 02/2010

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TO: Rich Kerbel, Interim Town Manager

FROM: Michael J. DeLuca, Community Development Director

SUBJECT: A public hearing for the purpose of revising the Flood Hazard Area
Overlay District Ordinance.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Town Council HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING to amend the text of Chapter 731
of the Code of Ordinances entitled Zoning, specifically, Section 2.2 Definitions, and
Section 4.7 Special Flood Hazard Area Overlay District.

That the Town Council INTRODUCE, READ, PASS AND ACCEPT as a First Reading
the text of amendments to Section 2.2 Definitions, and Section 4.7 Special Flood
Hazard Area Overlay District.

SUMMARY:
This ordinance is proposed to amend the text of the Flood Hazard Overlay Ordinance to
reflect recent changes made to the Flood Maps by FEMA. These changes amend the
maps approved by the Town in 2010.

This amendment is a requirement of the FEMA Map Modernization Process currently
underway for those communities that take part in the National Flood Insurance
Programs (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS). The draft amendments to the
Special Flood Hazard Area Overlay District (Section 4.7) were developed using
guidance from RIEMA and FEMA. Due to time constraints set forth by these governing
agencies, adoption of this ordinance is required by October 10
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, 2013. The Planning
Board reviewed the revised ordinance text at their August 20, 2013 meeting and
provided a favorable recommendation.

Copy of the draft text (with amendments highlighted) was sent to the Town Council for
review early in the month. Most of the revisions are minor in nature.

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A public hearing for the purpose of revising the Flood Hazard Area Overlay District
Ordinance
September 16, 2013
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Advertisement
2. Clean copy of draft ordinance
3. Planning Board Recommendation
4. Outline


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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 2.2 (Definitions) of Chapter 731 of the Code of Ordinances of the
Town of Narragansett, entitled Zoning is hereby amended by deleting the introductory
sentence that reads As used in this ordinance, the following words and terms shall have
the meanings indicated and replacing it with As used in this ordinance, the following
words and terms shall have the meanings indicated unless otherwise specified.
Section 2: Section 4.7 (Special Flood Hazard Area Overlay District) of Chapter 731
of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Narragansett, entitled Zoning is hereby
amended by deleting the entirety of the existing text and replacement with the following
4.7. Special Flood Hazard Area Overlay District.
(a) Purpose. The purpose of this Section of the Ordinance is to ensure public safety,
minimize hazards to persons and property from flooding, to protect watercourses from
encroachment, and to maintain the capability of floodplains to retain and carry off
floodwaters. The Town of Narragansett elects to comply with the requirements of the
National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (P.L. 90-488, as amended).
(b) Applicability. This Special Flood Hazard Area Overlay District contains special
flood hazard areas, including floodways and coastal high hazard areas. Special flood
hazard areas are subject to recurrent flooding which presents serious hazards to the
health, safety, welfare, and property of the residents of the Town of Narragansett.
Regulation of the development and alteration of such areas is thus in the public interest.
(1) Special Flood Hazard Areas
The Special Flood Hazard Areas are herein established as a floodplain
overlay district (District). The District includes all special flood hazard areas
within the Town of Narragansett designated as Zone A, AE, AH, AO, A99,
V, or VE on the Washington County Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and
Digital FIRM issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) for the administration of the National Flood Insurance Program.
The map panels of the Washington County FIRM that are wholly or partially
within the Town of Narragansett are panel numbers 44009C0114J ,
44009C118J , 44009C192J , 44009C194J , 44009C0202J , 44009C0203J ,
44009C0204J , 44009C0206J , 44009C0208J , 44009C0211J , 44009C0212J ,
44009C0213J , 44009C0214J , 44009C0307J , and 44009C0326J dated
October 16, 2013. The exact boundaries of the District may be defined by
the 100-year base flood elevations shown on the FIRM and further defined
by the Washington County Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report dated October
16, 2013. The office of the Building Official is responsible for floodplain
management. The FIRM and FIS report and any revisions thereto are
incorporated herein by reference and are on file with the Town Clerk,
Building Official, and the Department of Community Development.
(2) Administrative Provisions
a. Building Permit - All proposed construction or other development within
a Special Flood Hazard Area shall require a permit.
b. The National Flood Insurance Program Special Flood Hazard Area
requires permits for all projects that meet the definition of
development, not just building projects. Development projects
include any filling, grading, excavation, mining, drilling, storage of
materials, temporary stream crossings. If the construction or other
development within a Special Flood Hazard Area is not covered by a
building permit, all other non-structural activities shall be permitted by
either the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council
and/or the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management as
applicable. Therefore if another State agency issues a permit, the local
building official must have the opportunity for input and keep a copy
of the respective permit in their files. The application for a flood
hazard development permit shall be submitted to the Building Official
and shall include:
1. The name and address of the applicant;
2. An address and/or map indicating the location of the construction
site;
3. A site plan showing location of existing and proposed structures,
sewage disposal facilities, water supply facilities, areas to be cut
and filled, and the dimensions of the lot;
4. A statement of the intended use of the structure;
5. A statement as to the type of sewage system proposed;
6. Specification of dimensions of the proposed structures;
7. The specific datum used for all elevations;
8. The elevation (in relation to mean sea level) of the lowest floor,
including basement, and if the lowest floor is below grade on one
or more sides, the elevation of the floor immediately above;
9. Base flood elevation data for all new, relocated or substantially
improved structures;
10. The elevation (in relation to mean sea level) to which the structure
will be floodproofed;
11. The description of the extent to which any watercourse will be
altered or relocated as a result of the proposed development.
c. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit
evidence that all necessary permits and approvals have been received from
all government agencies from which approval is required by federal or
state law.
d. A permit fee (based on the cost of the construction) shall be required to be
paid to the Town of Narragansett and a copy of a receipt for the same shall
accompany the application. An additional fee may be charged if the code
enforcement officer and/or board of appeals need the assistance of a
professional engineer.
e. Disclaimer of Liability. The degree of flood protection required by this
Section of the Ordinance is considered reasonable but does not imply total
flood protection.
f. Severability. If any section, provision, or portion of this regulation is
adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court, the remainder of this
Section shall not be affected.
g. Abrogation and Greater Restriction. This Section of the Ordinance shall
not in any way impair/remove the necessity of compliance with any other
applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, etc. Where this Section of the
Ordinance imposes a greater restriction, the provisions of this Section
shall control.
h. Enforcement. The building official shall enforce all provisions as
applicable in reference to RIGL 23-27.3-108.1.
i. Penalties. Every person who shall violate any provision of this code
shall be subject to penalties put forth in RIGL 23-27.3-122.3.
(c) Notification of Watercourse Alteration. In a riverine situation the Building
Official shall notify the following of any alteration or relocation of a watercourse:
(1) Adjacent Communities
(2) NFIP State Coordinator
Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency
645 New London Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(3) Risk Analysis Branch
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region I
99 High Street, 6
th
Floor
Boston, MA 02110
The carrying capacity of the altered or relocated watercourse shall be maintained.
(d) Use Regulations.
(1) Reference to Existing Regulations
a. The Special Flood Hazard Areas are established as a floodplain overlay
district. All development in the district, including structural and non-
structural activities, whether permitted by right or by special permit must
be in compliance with the following:
1. Rhode Island State Building Code ( As established under
Rhode Island General Law 23-27.3);
2. Coastal Resources Management Act, Coastal Resource
Management Council (RIGL 46-23);
3. Endangered Species Act, Rhode Island Department of
Environmental Management (RIGL 20-1-2)
4. Freshwater Wetlands Act, Department of Environmental
Management (RIGL 2-1-18)
5. Minimum Standards Related to Individual Sewage Disposal
Systems, Department of Environmental Management (RIGL
46-12)
6. Water Quality Regulations, Rhode Island Department of
Environmental Management (RIGL 42-17.1 AND 42-17.6 AND
46-12)
b. Any variances from the provisions and requirements of the above
referenced state regulations may only be granted in accordance with the
required variance procedures of these state regulations.
(2) Other Use Regulations
a. Within Zones AH and AO on the FIRM, adequate drainage paths
must be provided around structures on slopes, to guide floodwaters
around and away from proposed structures.
b. Within Zones AO on the FIRM, new and substantially improved
residential structures shall have the top of the lowest floor at least as
high as the FIRMs depth number above the highest adjacent grade
and non-residential structures shall be elevated or flood-proofed
above the highest adjacent grade to at least as high as the depth
number on the FIRM. On FIRMs without a depth number for the AO
Zone, structures shall be elevated or floodproofed to at least two feet
above the highest adjacent grade.
c. In Zones A1-30 and AE, along watercourses that have a regulatory
floodway designated on the Washington County FIRM encroachments
are prohibited in the regulatory floodway which would result in any
increase in flood levels within the community during the occurrence
of the base flood discharge.
d. All subdivision proposals must be designed to assure that:
1. Such proposals minimize flood damage;
2. All public utilities and facilities are located and constructed
to minimize or eliminate flood damage; and
3. Adequate drainage is provided to reduce exposure to flood
hazards.
e. Detached accessory structures (i.e., garages, sheds) in Zones A, AE,
A1-30, AO, and AH special flood hazard areas do not have to meet
the elevation or dry flood-proofing requirement if the following
standards are met:
1. The structure has a value less than $1000.
2. The structure has unfinished interiors and must not be used for
human habitation. An apartment, office or other finished
space over a detached garage is considered human habitation
and would require the structure to be elevated.
3. The structure is not in the floodway.
4. The structure is not used for storages of hazardous materials.
5. The structure is used solely for parking of vehicles and/or
limited storage.
6. The accessory structure must be wet floodproofed and
designed to allow for the automatic entry and exit of flood
water.
7. The accessory structure shall be firmly anchored to prevent
flotation, collapse and lateral movement.
8. Service facilities such as electrical, mechanical and heating
equipment must be elevated or floodproofed to or above the
base flood elevation.
9. The structure must not increase the flood levels in the
floodway.
f. Existing contour intervals of site and elevations of existing structures
must be included on plan proposal.
g. No person shall change from business/commercial to residential use
of any structure or property located in the floodway of a Special Flood
Hazard Area so as to result in a use of expansion that could increase
the risk to the occupants.
h. The space below the lowest floor:
1. Free of obstructions as described in FEMA Technical Bulletin 5
Free of Obstruction Requirements for Buildings Located in Coastal
High Hazard Area in Accordance with the National Flood Insurance
Program
2. Constructed with open wood lattice-work, or insect screening
intended to collapse under wind and water without causing collapse,
displacement, or other structural damage to the elevated portion of the
building or supporting piles or columns; or,
3. Designed with an enclosed area less than 300 square feet that is
constructed with non-supporting breakaway walls that have a design
safe loading resistance of not less than 10 or more than 20 pounds per
square foot.
(3) Base Flood Elevation (BFE) and Floodway Data
a. Floodway Data. In Zones A, A1-30, and AE, along watercourses that
have not had a regulatory floodway designated, the best available Federal,
State, local, or other floodway data shall be used to prohibit
encroachments in floodways which would result in any increase in flood
levels within the community during the occurrence of the base flood
discharge.
b. Base Flood Elevation Data. Base flood elevation data is required for
subdivision proposals or other developments greater than fifty (50) lots or
5 acres, whichever is the lesser, within unnumbered A zones.
c. Base Flood Elevations in A Zones. In the absence of FEMA BFE data and
floodway data, the best available Federal, State, local, or other BFE or
floodway data shall be used as the basis for elevating residential and non-
residential structures to or above the base flood level and for
floodproofing non-residential structures to or above the base flood level.
(e) Definitions. Unless otherwise specified, the definitions provided for below shall
only be applicable to Section 4.7 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Accessory Structure. A structure which is on the same parcel of property as
the principal structure to be insured and the use of which is incidental to the use of
the principal structure.
Area of Shallow Flooding. A designated AO, AH, AR/AO, AR/AH, or VO
zone on a communitys Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) with a one percent or
greater annual chance of flooding to an average depth of one to three feet where a
clearly defined channel does not exist, where the path of flooding is
unpredictable, and where velocity flow may be evident. Such flooding is
characterized by ponding or sheet flow.
Area of Special Flood Hazard. See definition for Special Flood Hazard
Area.
Base Flood. The flood having a one (1) percent chance of being equaled or
exceeded in any given year, also referred to as the one hundred (100) year flood,
as published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as part of a
Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and depicted on a Flood Insurance Rate Map
(FIRM).
Base Flood Elevation (BFE). The elevation of the crest of the base flood or
100-year flood. The height, as established in relation to the North American
Vertical Datum (NAVD) of 1988 (or other datum where specified), in relation to
mean sea level expected to be reached by the waters of the base flood at pertinent
points in the floodplains of coastal and riverine areas.
Basement. Any area of the building having its floor subgrade (below ground
level) on all sides.
Building. See definition for Structure.
Coastal A zone. Area within a special flood hazard area, landward of a V
Zone or landward of an open coast without mapped V Zones. The principal
source of flooding must be astronomical tides, storm surges, seiches, or tsunamis,
not riverine flooding. During the base flood conditions, the potential for breaking
wave heights shall be greater than or equal to 1.5 feet.
Cost. As related to substantial improvements, the cost of any reconstruction,
rehabilitation, addition, alteration, repair or other improvement of a structure shall
be established by a detailed written contractors estimate. The estimate shall
include, but not be limited to: the cost of materials (interior finishing elements,
structural elements, utility and service equipment); sales tax on materials, building
equipment and fixtures, including heating and air conditioning and utility meters;
labor; built-in appliances; demolition and site preparation; repairs made to
damaged parts of the building worked on at the same time; contractors overhead;
contractors profit; and grand total. Items to be excluded include: cost of plans
and specifications, survey costs, permit fees, costs to correct code violations
subsequent to a violation notice, outside improvements such as septic systems,
water supply wells, landscaping, sidewalks, fences, yard lights, irrigation systems,
and detached structures such as garages, sheds, and gazebos.
Development. Any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate,
including but not limited to the construction of buildings or other structures;
mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations or
storage of equipment or materials.
Existing Manufactured Home Park or Manufactured Home Subdivision. A
manufactured home park or manufactured home subdivision for which the
construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured home
are to be affixed (including, as a minimum, the installation of utilities, the
construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete
pads) is completed before the effective date of the floodplain management
regulations adopted by a community.
Expansion to an Existing Manufactured Home Park or Existing Manufactured
Home Subdivision. The preparation of additional sites by the construction of
facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufacturing homes are to be
affixed (including the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either
final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads).
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The federal agency that
administers the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Flood or Flooding. A general and temporary condition of partial or complete
inundation of normally dry land areas from either the overflow of inland or tidal
waters, or the unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from
any source.
Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). The official map of a community on
which the Federal Insurance Administrator has delineated both the special flood
hazard areas (and the risk premium zones applicable to a community. A FIRM
that has been made available digitally is called a Digital Flood Insurance Rate
Map (DFIRM).
Flood Insurance Study (FIS). The official study of a community in which the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has conducted a technical
engineering evaluation and determination of local flood hazards, flood profiles
and water surface elevations. The Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), which
accompany the FIS, provide both flood insurance rate zones and base flood
elevations, and may provide the regulatory floodway limits.
Flood Proofing. Any combination of structural and non-structural additions,
changes, or adjustments to structures which reduce or eliminate flood damage to
real estate or improved real property, water and sanitary facilities, structures and
their contents.
Floodway. The channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land
areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without
cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than a designated
height. For the purposes of these regulations, the term Regulatory Floodway is
synonymous in meaning with the term Floodway.
Freeboard. A factor of safety usually expressed in feet above a flood level for
purposes of floodplain management. "Freeboard" tends to compensate for the
many unknown factors that could contribute to flood heights greater than the
height calculated for a selected size flood and floodway conditions, such as wave
action, bridge openings, and the hydrological effect of urbanization of the
watershed.
Functionally Dependent Use or Facility. A use or facility that cannot perform
its intended purpose unless it is located or carried out in close proximity to water.
The term includes only docking facilities, port facilities that are necessary for the
loading and unloading of cargo or passengers, and ship building and ship repair
facilities. The term does not include seafood processing facilities. Highest
Adjacent Grade (HAG). The highest natural elevation of the ground surface prior
to construction next to the proposed walls of a structure.
Historic Structure. Any structure that is: (a) Listed individually in the
National Register of Historic Places (a listing maintained by the Department of
the Interior) or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as
meeting the requirements for individual listing on the National Register; (b)
Certified or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as
contributing to the historic significance of a registered historic district or a district
preliminarily determined by the Secretary to qualify as a registered historic
district; (c) Individually listed on a state inventory of historic places in states with
historic preservation programs which have been approved by the Secretary of the
Interior; or (d) Individually listed on a local inventory of historic places in
communities with historic preservation programs that have been certified either:
(1) By an approved state program as determined by the Secretary of the Interior or
(2) Directly by the Secretary of the Interior in states without approved programs.
Limit of Moderate Wave Action (LiMWA). An advisory line indicating the
limit of the 1.5-foot wave height during the base flood.
Lowest Floor. The lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area (including
basement). An unfinished or flood resistant enclosure, usable solely for parking
of vehicles, building access or storage in an area other than a basement area is not
considered a buildings lowest floor; Provided, that such enclosure is not built so
as to render the structure in violation of the applicable non-elevation design
requirements of 60.3.
Manufactured Home. A structure, transportable in one (1) or more sections,
which is built on a permanent chassis and is designed for use with or without a
permanent foundation when attached to the required utilities. The term
manufactured home does not include a recreational vehicle.
Manufactured Home Park or Manufactured Home Subdivision. A parcel or
contiguous parcels of land divided into two (2) or more manufactured home lots
for rent or sale.
Market Value. Market value is the price of a structure that a willing buyer and
seller agree upon. This can be determined by an independent appraisal by a
professional appraiser; the propertys tax assessment, minus land value; the
replacement cost minus depreciation of the structure; the structures Actual Cash
Value.
New Construction. Structures for which the start of construction
commenced on or after the effective date of an initial FIRM or after December 31,
1974, whichever is later, and includes any subsequent improvements to such
structures. For floodplain management purposes, new construction means
structures for which the start of construction commenced on or after the effective
date of a floodplain management regulation adopted by a community and includes
any subsequent improvements to such structures.
New Manufactured Home Park or Manufactured Home Subdivision. A
manufactured home park or manufactured home subdivision for which the
construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes
are to be affixed (including at a minimum, the installation of utilities, the
construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete
pads) is completed on or after the effective date of floodplain regulations adopted
by the community.
Recreational Vehicle. A vehicle which is: (a) built on a single chassis; (b)
four hundred (400) square feet or less when measured at the largest horizontal
projection; (c) designed to be self-propelled or permanently towable by a light
duty truck; and (d) designed primarily not for use as a permanent dwelling but as
a temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use.
Regulatory Floodway. See definition for Floodway.
Sheet Flow Area. See definition for Area of Shallow Flooding.
Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). The land in the floodplain within a
community subject to a one (1) percent or greater chance of flooding in any given
year. . After detailed ratemaking has been completed in preparation for
publication of the flood insurance rate map, Zone A usually is refined into Zones
A, AO, AH, A1-30, AE, A99, AR, AR/A1-30 ,AR/AE, AR/AO, AR/AH, AR/A,
VO, or V1-30, VE or V. For purposes of these regulations, the term special flood
hazard area is synonymous in meaning with the phrase area of special flood
hazard. Start of Construction. For other than new construction or substantial
improvements under the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (P.L. 97-348), includes
substantial improvement and means the date the building permit was issued,
provided the actual start of construction, repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation,
addition placement, substantial improvement or other improvement was within
one hundred and eighty (180) days of the permit date. The actual start means
either the first placement of permanent construction of a structure on a site, such
as the pouring of slab or footings, the installation of piles, the construction of
columns, or any work beyond the stage of excavation, or the placement of a
manufactured home on a foundation. Permanent construction does not include
land preparation, such as clearing, grading and filling; nor does it include the
installation of streets and/or walkways; nor does in include excavation for a
basement, footings, piers, or foundations or the erections of temporary forms; nor
does it include the installation on the property of accessory buildings, such as
garages or sheds not occupied as dwelling units or not part of the main structure.
For a substantial improvement, the actual start of construction means the first
alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural part of a building, whether
or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the building.
Structure. For floodplain management purposes, a walled and roofed building,
including a gas or liquid storage tank, that is principally above ground, as well as
a manufactured home.
For insurance purposes, means:
1. 1. A building with two or more outside rigid walls and a fully secured
roof, that is affixed to a permanent site;
2. 2. A manufactured home (a manufactured home, also known as a mobile
home, is a structure, built on permanent chassis, transported to its site in
one or more sections, and affixed to a permanent foundation); or
3. 3. A travel trailer without wheels, built on a chassis and affixed to a
permanent foundation, that is regulated under the communitys floodplain
management and building ordinances or laws.
For the latter purpose, structure does not mean recreational vehicle or a
park trailer or other similar vehicle, except as described in paragraph (3)
of this definition, or a gas or liquid storage tank.
Substantial Damage. Damage of any origin sustained by a structure, whereby
the cost of restoring the structure to before damaged condition would equal or
exceed 50 percent of the market value of the structure before the damage
occurred.
Substantial Improvement. Any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition or other
improvements to a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the
market value of the structure before the start of construction of the
improvement. This term includes structures which have incurred substantial
damage, regardless of the actual repair work performed. The term does not,
however, include:
1. Any project to correct existing violations of state or local health, sanitary,
or safety code specifications which have been identified by the local code
enforcement official and which are the minimum necessary to assure safe living
conditions or
2. Any alteration of the historic structure, provided that the alteration will
not preclude the structures continued designation as a historic structure
Variance. A grant of relief by a community from the terms of the floodplain
management Section of the Ordinance that allows construction in a manner
otherwise prohibited and where specific enforcement would result in unnecessary
hardship.
Violation. Failure of a structure or other development to be fully compliant
with this Section of the Ordinance. Construction or other development without
required permits, lowest floor elevation documentation, flood-proofing
certificates or required floodway encroachment calculations is presumed to be in
violation until such time as that documentation is provided.
Section 3: This Section of the Ordinance shall take effect upon its 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
16
th
day of September, 2013.
Second reading read and passed in the Town Council meeting legally assembled
the 7
th
day of October, 2013.
ATTEST:
____________________________
Anne M. Irons, Town Clerk

MEMORANDUM

DATE: August 15, 2013

TO: James M. Callaghan, President, Honorable Town Council
FM: Terence Fleming, Chairman - Narragansett Planning Board

RE: Recommendation on proposed Zoning Text Amendments updating Section 4.7
Special Flood Hazard Area Overlay District

PROJECT BACKGROUND

At the direction of FEMA the Town is charged with making amendments to the Flood Hazard
Overlay District to conform with new Flood Insurance Rate maps (FIRM) which will become
official in October. These maps update the recent maps provided to the Town in 2010.

PLANNING BOARD FINDINGS

On August 20, 2013, the Narragansett Planning Board considered amendments to Section 2.2
and Section 4.7 of the Zoning Ordinance in regard to the Special Flood Hazard Overlay District.

In attendance were: Terence Fleming, J oseph ONeill, Stephen Glazer, J ohn Hodnett and Vin
Indeglia.

The Board reviewed the draft ordinance provided by the FEMA staff which was edited to fit
Town formatting. This time, unlike in 2010, the changes are few and focus on Building Permits,
Use of Structures and Definitions.

Most administrative provisions and use regulations have been left unaltered.

Notable changes suggested in the 2013 draft include:
1. Permits will be required for non-structural activities through either RIDEM or CRMC
for anything not requiring a local building permit.
2. Prohibition on changes in use from business to residential for any structure located in
a floodway.
3. Specific regulations for use of space below the lowest floor.
4. Definitions:
a. Coastal A-Zone
b. Development
c. Freeboard
d. Limit of Moderate Wave Action
e. Lowest Floor
f. Special Flood Hazard Area
g. Structure (particularly for insurance purposes)
h. Substantial Improvement
2

CONSISTENCY WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

The Planning Board considered the following elements to determine the proposals consistency
with the Comprehensive Plan.
(1) Whether the revision of certain passages of Section 4.7 of the Zoning Ordinance is
appropriate to the areas prone to flooding;
(2) Whether Town infrastructure will be affected by the text revisions;
(3) Whether the revised text will be consistent with proposed plans in flood prone areas;
(4) Whether the proposed amendment will promote the development of the Town as
contemplated in the Comprehensive Plan

Addressing these standards individually, the Planning Board finds:

Appropriateness: The revisions proposed by the FEMA staff to the Town regulations will result
in new policies for implementation. Projects requiring no building permit will be required to
have RIDEM or CRMC approval before being authorized to proceed. The Building Official will
have to adjust his review policies to implement the new definitions of freeboard , lowest floor,
structure and substantial improvement. These are considered appropriate actions to assure
compliance with the updated FEMA regulations.

Infrastructure: The Board finds impacts on traditional infrastructure such as water and sewer
lines will be minimal. Non-traditional infrastructure such as wetland complexes, marshes, rivers
and streams will be positively affected due to the more stringent regulation of alterations not
requiring a building permit.

Consistency with Proposed Plans: The Board finds revision of text regulating Narragansetts
Flood Hazard Overlay district will have little effect on the development or implementation of
proposed plans. In the larger sense the new regulatory provisions will be accommodated in the
pending Comprehensive Plan. In the site-specific sense the new regulatory provisions may affect
development design by requiring buildings to be constructed higher out of the ground, thus
reducing the potential height of the structure. It may also affect certain sites with pending or
anticipated subdivisions by forcing greater mitigation measures to be implemented where site
alterations in the floodway will become regulated. Specific building design may also have to be
altered to provide added freeboard in areas previously outside the floodway.

Comprehensive Plan: In general, the Board finds these proposed text revisions will work
positively to effect the implementation of the comprehensive plan. The Comprehensive plan
includes several goals and objectives targeted to management and mitigation of flood waters and
runoff. Specifically:
Strategy #1 under the heading of Land use and Buildout directs the Town to
Continue to protect and enhance the Towns natural resources
Strategy #2 under the heading of Land use and Buildout directs the Town to
Continue to protect resources through overlay districts and other regulatory
tools.
3

In summary, the Planning Board has reviewed the proposed revision of Section 2.2 and 4.7 to
update the Special Flood Hazard Area Overlay District and find the new definitions and
regulatory provisions to be an appropriate adjustment of the regulatory framework in furtherance
of the current intent of the Narragansett Comprehensive Plan.

CONSISTENCY WITH PURPOSES OF ZONING

The principal purposes of zoning that relate to this petition involve the following:

Promoting the public health, safety and general welfare.
Providing for orderly growth and development recognizing:
o the natural characteristics of the land, including its suitability for use based on
soil characteristics, topography and susceptibility to surface water or
groundwater pollution.
o The values and dynamic nature of coastal and freshwater ponds, the shoreline,
and freshwater and coastal wetlands.
Providing for efficient review of development proposals, to clarify and expedite the
zoning approval process.
Promoting implementation of the comprehensive plan.

CONCLUSION / RECOMMENDATION

For the reasons cited above, the Planning Board finds this proposal has merit to provide a
valuable revision to the Towns zoning regulatory program. Upon motion by Mr. Glazer,
seconded by Mr. Indeglia the Planning Board VOTED to RECOMMEND APPROVAL of the
the attached updates to the Special Flood Hazard Zone Overlay District regulations.
OUTLINE OF CHANGES TO FLOOD REGULATIONS

Section 1: Adds text, unless otherwise specified to allow for definitions to be located
elsewhere in the ordinance without conflict with those encompassed in Section 2.2.

Section 2: Amends text of Section 4.7 Special Flood Hazard Area Overlay District
4.7 (b) 1 Revises FEMA Map panel numbers & designates the Building Official as the
responsible party for floodplain management.
4.7 (b) 2 requires permitting for non-structural activities through RIDEM or CRMC.
4.7 (b) 2 h & I add provisions for enforcement and penalties.
4.7 (c) - Corrects name of FEMA department to notify of watercourse alterations.
4.7 (d) 1 corrects two typos and inserts reference to two state regulations addressing
water quality and endangered species.
4.7 (d) 2 e Amends three standards for exemption from flood-proofing requirements.
4.7 (d) 2 g Restricts change of use from commercial to residential for properties located
in the floodway.
4.7 (d) 2 h Inserts regulations for use of space below the lowest floor.
4.7 (e) - Adds definitions for Coastal A Zone, Freeboard, Limit of Moderate Wave
Action and Lowest Floor.
4.7 (e) Revises definitions for Development, Flood Insurance Rate Map,
Floodway, Functionally Dependent Use or Facility, Manufactured Home, Special
Flood hazard Area, Structure, Substantial Damage, and Substantial Improvement.
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New Business
REV. 02/2010
TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT CC: 01

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TO: Richard Kerbel, Interim Town Manager

FROM: Steve Wright, Parks and Recreation Director

SUBJECT: Addition of Food Trucks for Lung Cancer Foundation Road Race

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Town Council approves the request from The Lung Cancer Foundation to allow
three food trucks to vend at the North Beach Clubhouse for the 5K Road Race
fundraiser to be held on Saturday October 12, 2013 at 11:30 am, subject to approval of
state and local regulations.

SUMMARY:

The Lung Cancer Foundation is requesting permission to have three food trucks;
Shuckin Truck, Pizza by Fire and Go-Spresso on Saturday October 12, 2013 starting at
11:30 am as a part of their fundraiser. All three food trucks will provide a Certificate of
Liability Insurance naming the Town of Narragansett as additionally insured prior to the
event. This new 5k Walk/Run road race was approved by the Town Council on April 1,
2013.

ATTACHMENTS:

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New Business
REV. 02/2010
TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT CC: ____02________

_____________________________________________________________________



SUBJECT: Class F Liquor License Application Bonnie J. Addario Lung
Cancer Foundation

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Town Council approve a Class F Alcoholic Beverage License for Bonnie J.
Addario Lung Cancer Foundation for a Fundraiser on October 12, 2013 at the North
Beach Clubhouse, subject to state and local regulations.

SUMMARY:

On April 1, 2013 the council approved a road race for The Lung Cancer Foundation to
conduct for the first time a 5k road race on Saturday October 12, 2013 from 11:30 am to
12:30 pm as a fundraiser.

As part of the event, at the North Beach Clubhouse they will be serving alcohol and
food. Under state law a Class F Liquor License is required for special events when
alcohol is served to the public.

ATTACHMENT:

1. Application.

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New Business
REV. 02/2010
TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT CC: ____03_________

_____________________________________________________________________

TO: Richard E. Kerbel, Acting Town Manager


SUBJECT: Class F-1 Liquor License Application The Courthouse Theater Company
d/b/a The Contemporary Theater Company

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Town Council approve a Class F-1 Alcoholic Beverage License for The
Courthouse Theater Company d/b/a The Contemporary Theater Company for a
Fundraiser to be held on October 25, 2013 at the Towers, subject to state and local
regulations.

SUMMARY:

The Theater Company will be holding a fundraiser at the Towers. As part of the event,
they will be serving alcohol and food. Under state law a Class F-1 Liquor License is
required for special events when alcohol is served to the public.

ATTACHMENT:

1. Application

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New Business
REV. 02/2010

_____________________________________________________________________


FROM: Steve Wright, Director Parks and Recreation

SUBJECT: Y Not Tri South County Road Race

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Town Council approve, ratify and confirm the F.I.R.M triathlon for the South
County YMCA held on Sunday September 15, 2013 at 9:00 am. All approvals from the
state and local departments were received prior to the race.

SUMMARY:

This triathlon was held on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at 9 AM. The race started and
finished at Roger Wheeler State Beach and is a simple out and back course on Sand
Hill Cove Road, Point Judith Road, Galilee Escape Road and the Galilee Connector
Road. Narragansett Police and Narragansett Fire were hired for traffic control and
EMTs for the race.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Application for Special Use
2. Map
3. Certificate of Liability Insurance

July 23, 2013

Dear Board of Selectmen,

I am requesting permission to hold the 3rd Annual Triathlon Island to be held on Sunday morning
Sept. 15the at Roger Wheeler State Park. This is a fundraiser for the South County YMCA.

The race consists of a .25-mile swim, a 9 -mile bike, and a 3 mile run

The race would start at 9:00 AM and finish by 11:00 AM the bikes would only be on the roads for
approx. 1- 1 and a half hours. I have attached copies of the route we would be using.

FIRM will hire detail officers from Narragansett that are needed along with the EMTs for the
event. The event will be insured through USA Triathlon covering all parties.

We will have all necessary Life Guards and EMTS on staff.

If any further information is needed please feel free to contact me at 508-434-0123 (office) or
508-341-2664 (cell)

Thank you,

Wendy Fiske Truhanovitch
Co-Race Director

ROUTE DESCRIPTION:
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New Business
REV. 02/2010

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FROM: Dean Hoxsie, Chief of Police

SUBJECT: FY 2011 Byrne/Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Award

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Town Council receive and accept a grant from the Rhode Island Justice
Commission in the amount of $18,758.00 and approve the expenditure of funds. No
matching funds are required.

SUMMARY:

The department will utilize the funds to purchase desktop computers, a hard drive,
access control readers and data network patch cables system

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Statement of Subgrant Award.

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New Business
REV. 02/2010

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FROM: David E. Ousterhout, Director of Public Works

PREPARED BY: Susan W. Gallagher, Purchasing Agent

SUBJECT: Towers Elevator Service Contract Extension

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Town Council approves the proposed five-year contract extension from
Thyssen Krupp Elevator to provide maintenance and repair of the Towers elevator in
the amount of $1,470.00 per quarter subject to the terms and conditions of the existing
maintenance agreement.

SUMMARY:

Thyssen Krupp Elevator installed the Towers elevator which was placed into service in
1991 and has provided repair and maintenance of the elevator since that time. The
existing five-year elevator maintenance agreement expires at the end of September.
Approval of the proposed five year extension will result in an initial savings from the
existing agreement of $204.48 per quarter.

Funding is available in the Towers Operating Account, 43-868-0506, Equipment
Maintenance and Repair.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Thyssen Krupp Elevator Proposal, dated August 20, 2013.

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New Business
REV. 02/2010

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FROM: Daniel Holland, Information Resources


SUBJECT: Annual Service Agreement for the Everbridge Emergency
Communication System

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Town Council approves the annual service agreement for the emergency
communications system from Everbridge, in the amount of $6,745.00 and authorizes
the Interim Town Manager to sign the renewal agreement.

SUMMARY:

This service agreement covers the remo te hardware and software needed for the
emergency communications system. The service agreement also covers a GIS interface
and an employee notifications system, with the ability to support 9,500 households for
emergency notification purposes. The Everbridge system was purchased and installed in
September 2011 and has since been used on several occasions.

In accordance with the Town of Narragansett Code of Ordinances, Section 70-326 and
Rhode Island General Laws, Chapter 55, Section 45-55-8, I, the Purchasing Agent have
determined this to be a sole source item.

The time period of this agreement is September 26, 2013 September 25, 2014.

Funding is available in the Emergency Management Operating Account, 01-533-0502,
Reverse 911 Program.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Quotation from Everbridge, dated 08/23/2013.
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New Business
REV. 02/2010
TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT CC: _____08_______

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FROM: Dean Hoxsie, Police Chief


SUBJECT: Department of Attorney General Fingerprint Billing

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Town Council approves the cost of fingerprints processed through the
Department of Attorney General (State of Rhode Island), in the amount of $35.00 each
for FY2013/2014.

SUMMARY:

The Police Department processes approximately 14 to 15 fingerprint cards per month
through the Department of Attorney General. The estimated annual cost is
approximately $6,100.00

Funding is available in the Police Administration Operating Account, 01-511-0201,
Professional Services.

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New Business
REV. 02/2010

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FROM: Susan W. Gallagher, Purchasing Agent

SUBJECT: Award of bid Clothing Cleaning Services for the Police and Fire
Departments

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Town Council awards the bid for Clothing Cleaning Services for the Police and
Fire Departments to the lowest bidder, Hudsons Dry Cleaners & Laundry, Inc., at their
quoted prices, for a three-year period.

SUMMARY:

This dry cleaning service is for both Police and Fire uniform cleaning. The service
includes pick up of the clothing from two locations, twice per week. The contract period
is: Year 1: September 1, 2013 August 31, 2014; Year 2: September 1, 2014
August 31, 2015; and Year 3: September 1, 2015 August 31, 2016.

Request for bids was advertised in the Na rragansett Times, solicited and posted on the
Town of Narragansett and State Purchasing Divisi on websites. Five vendors were solicited
and two responded. The attached spreadsheet lists the results from the solicitation.

Funding is available in the operating a ccount, 0214, Uniform Cleaning for Police
Administration, Animal Control, and Fire Administration.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. August 20, 2013 solicitation spreadsheet for bid opening
2. Comparison spreadsheet showing last awarded bid prices from 2010-2013
3. Interoffice memo from Acting Chief David Arnold, Fire Department
4. Interoffice memo from Chief Dean Hoxsie, Police Department.
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New Business
REV. 02/2010

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FROM: Steve Wright, Director Parks and Recreation


SUBJECT: Award of bid Winter & Summer Brochures 2013/2014

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Town Council awards the bid for Winter and Summer Brochures 2013/2014 for
the Parks & Recreation Department to the lowest bidder, Graphic Image, Inc., in the
amount of $5,260.00 and an optional amount of $400.00 per run for an additional four
pages, if needed.

SUMMARY:

The bid consists of two items: Bid item #1 is for 1,500 Winter Brochures; Bid item #2 is for
3,000 Summer Brochures. In addition, there is an optional cost for additional pages if they
are needed. The Parks & Recreation Department uses these brochures to advertise,
inform, and direct participants and visitors to the activities and events held within the
community.

Request for bids was advertised in the Narragansett Times, solicited and posted on the
Town of Narragansett and State Purchasing Division websites. Twelve vendors were
solicited and eight responded. The attached spreadsheet lists the results from the
solicitation.

Funding is available in the Parks and Recreation Administration, Programs, and/or Beach
Operating Accounts, 0303, Printing and Binding.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. September 12, 2013 solicitation spreadsheet for bid opening.

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New Business
REV. 02/2010
TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT CC: _____11______

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FROM: Town Council President James Callaghan

SUBJECT: An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 46 (Miscellaneous Offenses),
Article I (In General), Section 46-9 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town
of Narragansett entitled Smoking and use of tobacco products prohibited
during youth events held at town athletic and recreational facilities, and at
other designated public places.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Town Council adopt, An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 46
(Miscellaneous Offenses), Article I (In General), Section 46-9 of the Code of Ordinances
of the Town of Narragansett entitled Smoking and use of tobacco products prohibited
during youth events held at town athletic and recreational facilities, and at other
designated public places.

SUMMARY:

Over the years there have been numerous requests to prohibit smoking on the
Narragansett Town Beach. Currently, there is a voluntary smoking ban that mirrors the
State of Rhode Islands smoking policy. The current ordinance prohibits smoking and
other uses of tobacco products at any athletic or recreational facility owned or leased by
the town, including the town beach during scheduled youth events. This amendment
would prohibit smoking at the town beach at all times.

The first reading was held on September 3, 2013

ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance
CHAPTER _______

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 46, ARTICLE I OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT, RHODE ISLAND, ENTITLED
MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES

It is hereby ordained by the Town Council of the Town of Narragansett as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 46, Article I, Section 46-9 Smoking and use of tobacco products
prohibited during youth events held at town athletic and recreational facilities, and at
other designated public places is hereby amended to read as follows:
(b) Smoking. Smoking and other uses of tobacco products are hereby prohibited at
any athletic or recreational facility owned or leased by the town during scheduled youth
events, as well as at the Courtyard at the Towers and prohibited at the town beach at all
times.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage, and all others
ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.
First reading read and passed in the Town Council meeting legally assembled the ___
day of ___________, 2013.

Second reading read and passed in the Town Council meeting legally assembled the
____ day of ____________, 2013.

ATTEST:

_________________________________
Anne M. Irons, CMC
Town Clerk
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New Business
REV. 02/2010

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FROM: Jeffry Ceasrine, P.E., Town Engineer


SUBJECT: Award of bid - Multi-Jurisdictional Facility Pre-Engineered Building
(Design/Build)

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Town Council award the bid for the Multi-Jurisdictional Facility (Marine Storage -
Port of Galilee) Pre-Engineered Building to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder,
Pascack Builders, Inc., in the total amount of $463,400.00.

SUMMARY:

In 2011, the Town applied for and received a $600,000 grant from the Department of
Homeland Security for the purposes of desi gning and constructing a Multi-Jurisdictional
Port Facility in Galilee for the US Coast Guard and the Town to store our rapid response
vessels. This building, to be constructed on l and owned by the Town (adjacent to the Point
Judith Water Tank) will provide safe and hardened (hurricane-resistant) storage for trailered
boats during times of immediate storm emergency (when the boats have to be pulled from
the water) and during the off season. This location will allow for rapid response once the
immediate storm danger has passed.

This project has been advertised and bid twice; both times, the bid prices exceeded the
available grant funding. We have modifi ed the project scope and method of delivery
(design\build format) to better fit the avail able budget, while keeping in mind the original
project intent of providing secure marine storage.

Request for bids was advertised in the Narragansett Times, solicited and posted on the
Town of Narragansett and State Purchasing Division websites. Three vendors were
solicited and six responded. The attached spreadsheet lists the results from the
solicitation.

See the attached interoffice memo for additional information. The award is for the base bid

Award of bid - Multi-Jurisdictional Facility Pre-Engineered Building (Design/Build)
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price as well as Alternate #1 for asphalt on the access drive.

Funding for this project will come from the 2011 DHS Port Security grant. This grant is
somewhat unusual in that there are no matching funds required by the Town the grant is
designed to pay for 100% of the project costs.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. August 8, 2013 solicitation spreadsheet for bid opening
2. August 26, 2013 memo from Jeffry Ceasrine to Susan Gallagher.
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New Business
REV. 02/2010
TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT CC: ___13_________

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TO: Richard I. Kerbel, Interim Town Manager

FROM: Donald W. Goodrich, Finance Director

SUBJECT: YEAR-END TRANSFERS

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Town Council approves the year end transfers outlined in the attached report.

SUMMARY:

Year-end transfers are needed to assure that no General Fund departmental budget is
in a negative position as of June 30, 2013.

Attached is a listing of the departments, accounts, amounts and a brief justification for
the transfers. These needs have been identified in the Monthly Statements of Budget
Operations.

The transfers total $504,004 and will be made from the Contingency Account and from
the Retirement and Termination Benefits Account.

Additional transfers may be needed as the 2012-13 Fiscal Year is closed out.

There is $383,180 in the Contingency and $208,108 in the Retirement-Termination
Benefit Account.

Approval of the transfers is respectfully recommended.

ARESOLUTIONAUTHORIZINGTRANSFERSFROMTHECONTINGENCYFUNDACCOUNTANDTHE
RETIREMENT&TERMINATIONBENEFITSACCOUNTTOVARIOUSDEPARMENTACCOUNTS
WHEREAS,thereareGeneralFunddepartmentbudgetsthathaveexceededtheir201213
appropriation,and
WHEREAS,therearefundsintheContingencyaccountavailabletomeettheseneeds,
NOWTHEREFOREBEitRESOLVED,thatthefollowingamountsbetransferredtothefollowingaccounts
inclosingoutthe201213FY:
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT REASON
TOWNCOUNCIL 01.100.0203 LegalServices 11,400Covercostoflegalbills,notbudgeted
TOWNSOLICITOR01.110.0203 LegalServices 4,500Expensesexceededthebudget
TOWNMANAGER01.120.0201 ProfessServices25,500TerminationpaymentstoformerTM
FINANCEADM.01.310.0123 HealthBenefits 18,800Employeeneededhealthbenefits
FINANCETAXCOLL.01.330.0102 TemporaryWages8,200MaternityLeaveCoverage
FINANCEASSESS.01.340.0101 RegularPayroll 3,400PromotionNotBudgetedFor
01.3400201 ProfessionalServices5,784ReplacementforAssessor
LegalExpense 2,320Legalfeesexceededthebudget
TOWNCLERK 01.205.0106 BuybackofHealth9,800Newemployeenottakehealthins.
POLICEADM.01511.0102 ParttimeWages 22,400FundsbudgetedinPatrolUnit
01.511.0123 HealthInsurance 12,600Costsexceededthebudget
01.511.0106 TerminationBenefits191,500BenefitsforemployeesretiredinJune
01.511.0401 Gasoline&Lubricants24,000Usageexceededthebudget
CANINECONTROL01.531.0101 RegularWages 3,400OverlapwithnewAnimalContOfficer
HARBORMASTER01.534.0504 VehMaint&Repair1,500Costsexceededthebudget
FIREADM. 01.521.0106 TerminationBenefits30,500TerminationpaymentstoformerChief
FIREOPERATIONS01.522.0104 OvertimeWages 74,500Costsexceededthebudget
AResolutionAuthorizingTransfersfromtheContingencyFundAccountandtheRetirement&TerminationBenefits
AccounttoVariousDepartmentAccounts
September16,2013
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DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTIONAMOUNT REASON
FIREPREVENTION01.523.0106 BuybackofLeave4,190Costsexceededthebudget
01.523.0504 VehMaint&Repair3,200Costsexceededthebudget
01.523.0510 FirePrevenProgram1,000Costsexceededthebudget
PWADM.01.710.0103 TemporaryWages11,850Costsexceededthebudget
PWFAC.MANT.01.720.0104OvertimeWages 800IncreasedBuildingUsage
ZBDOFAPPEALS01.130.0203LegalServices260Costsexceededthebudget
PARKSMAINT. 01.820.0103TemporaryWages10,900Costsexceededthebudget
01.820.0401Gasoline&Lubricants7,600Costsexceededthebudget
INSPECTSERVICES01.640.0320PCSoftwareSupport14,100NewRentalRegisSoftware

ANDBEITFURTHERRESOLVED,thatthesumof$504,004.00beandisherebytransferredwith$383,000fromthe
Contingencyaccount,01.900.0714andwith$121,004fromtheRetirement&TerminationBenefitsAccount,
01.900.0793,saidfundstobetransferredtothedepartmentsandaccountslistedabove.

ADOPTEDbytheTownCouncilonSeptember16,2013.
TOWNOFNARRAGANSETT

Attest: JamesCallaghan,CouncilPresident

AnneM.Irons,CMC
TownClerk
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New Business
REV. 02/2010
TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT CC: __14__________

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FROM: Richard Kerbel, Interim Town Manager

SUBJECT: Request to Schedule a Work Session on Financial Forecast

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Town Council schedule a work session for the purpose of reviewing the Towns
financial forecast.

SUMMARY:

As the Town is approaching the beginning of the budget cycle for the next fiscal year, it
is very important to review how the town stands financially. Finance Director Donald
Goodrich plans to present a five-year financial forecast to the Town Council at this work
session. The timing is critical as this information will help provide the Town Council and
members of the senior management team with an idea of what to expect relating to
revenues as well as state mandates, increased costs for teacher pensions and other
issues that have financial implications for the Town.

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New Business
REV. 02/2010

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FROM: Jeffry Ceasrine, P.E.,Town Engineer
Steven Wright, Director of Parks & Recreation

SUBJECT: North Cabana Reconstruction Project

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Town Council schedule a work session to discuss the North Cabana
Reconstruction Project.

SUMMARY:

The North Cabana building at the Narraganse tt Town Beach was heavily damaged by
Hurricane Sandy, and subsequently demolished by the Town. In the Spring of 2013, the
Town Council awarded a contract to Frank Karpowicz Architects to design a replacement
building. While the building footprint is essentially limited to the former buildings size, the
new facility would be elevated above the fl ood zone and would be constructed of more
sustainable, low maintenance materials.

Before proceeding with the construction bidding process, the staff seeks guidance from the
Town Council as to the final building plan and financing strategy associated therewith.
Please refer to the attached Project Summary report from the Engineering Department.

The staff will be available for a work session at the Councils convenience. We would
respectfully request an expedient date, as there will be a significant amount of work to
do in order to complete the design, obtain a CRMC Assent, bid, and then construct the
project before the 2014 beach season.

ATTACHMENTS:
1. September 3, 2013 Project Summary report from Jeffry Ceasrine
Narragansett Town Beach North Cabana Replacement Project
Project Summary Fall 2013

Background Project Scope
The Cabana portion of the Narragansett Town Beach included three (3) structures; the North, South, and West Cabana
buildings. The North Cabana building had been constructed in the early 1980s while the South and West buildings were
built in 1992. The North building was essentially at grade (sand level), while the other two (2) buildings were on pilings,
elevated above the 100 year flood zone elevation.
The North Cabana building at the Narragansett Town Beach was significantly damaged during Hurricane Sandy, and was
subsequently demolished by the Town. Storm surge damage to the other two (2) buildings (elevated as noted above) was
confined to the stairs and ramps. New ramps and stairs were subsequently constructed in the Spring of 2013 under our
property insurance coverage.
In the Spring of 2013, the Town Council authorized the staff to retain the services of an architectural\engineering firm to
design a replacement facility for the North Cabana building. The design essentially mirrors the former building in size and
shape, but is elevated to comply with current flood zone regulations, and is proposed to be constructed of more advanced
materials (i.e. composite decking, fiberglass panels). These two (2) areas are significant cost drivers, but are necessary (in
the case of the flood zone regulations), and appropriate (in the case of using sustainable, low maintenance materials). The
preliminary design and cost estimate are now both complete, and are ready to be presented to the Town Council for
review.
After the construction has been completed, the North Cabana buildings vulnerability to a storm like Sandy will be
essentially the same as the South and West Cabanas the stair case leading to the beach could be damaged or destroyed in
a major storm event. On a related note, we are saving the cost of building another ADA-compliant ramp for the new
building (at a savings of over $150,000) by linking the new building (above the flood elevation) to the existing two (2)
buildings, which have a new ADA ramp system in place as of 2013. As a trade-off to this capital expense, we will have to
reconfigure the units in the existing South Cabana building (adjacent to the ramp) to allow for ADA-accessible units. As
said units are slightly larger in size than conventional units, we will end up with a net loss of one (1) unit over the entire
three (3) building complex; going from eighty-four (84) units to eighty-three (83) units. We believe this trade-off to be
appropriate, given the capital cost of building a second ramp system.
Background Financial
The demolition cost for the North Cabana was $12,500.00. That full amount was reimbursed to the Town by the RI
Interlocal Risk Management Trust (Trust) under our property insurance coverage.
The Town had secured flood insurance though the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for this building. That
coverage, through FEMA, is based on the depreciated building value, rather than the replacement value. NFIP established
the depreciated value of the former building at $294,824.33, and we have received that amount. We are under no
obligation to reconstruct the building the insurance proceeds did not include any conditions or restrictions. Through our
business interruption insurance with the Trust, we were compensated for the value of the lost rental income for the 2013
beach season (note that we did charge a parking fee for each unit that recovered $12,000.00; coupled with the lost rental
reimbursement from the Trust of $30,000.00, we recovered our budgeted annual revenue of $42,000.00). Finally, although
the NFIP policy excluded ancillary components (i.e. ramps and stairs), the general building coverage through the Trust
did include a layer of coverage for NFIP-excluded items, and the Trust paid for the replacement stairs and ramps. We paid
an additional out-of-pocket amount to upgrade to sustainable materials.
Project Summary (continued)
Page 2
Fall 2013

The contract for architectural\engineering services for preliminary and final design, bidding services, and limited
construction administration services is in the amount of $21,200.00.
Pro Forma
The Town has historically applied a straight line basis capital asset depreciation method when accounting for fixed assets
in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR, or the audit). Our auditing firm has used a life cycle range of
25-65 years for public buildings. Factors that influence building life are location, construction (i.e. wood frame, masonry,
steel, etc.), commitment to maintenance, etc. For a wood frame beach-front building, this pro forma will use 25 years as
the building life.
The North Cabana building includes twenty-four (24) rental units. Although we will end up with net loss of one (1) unit
for the overall complex (as noted above, due to ADA reconfigurations), this pro forma has been prepared based on
constructing twenty-four (24) new units. The construction estimate includes the ADA reconfiguration work in the South
Cabana building. At an estimated capital replacement cost of $685,000 (based on the August 2013 estimate from our
architect, along with a 10% contingency), and applying a 25 year anticipated building life, the annualized capital cost
becomes $27,400.00. On a per unit basis, this annual depreciation charge becomes $1,142.00. Annual operation and
maintenance costs (including parking lot maintenance, pre- and post-season plumbing work, beach grading, etc.) are
estimated at $5,000. Thus, the cost to be recovered would be $32,400 per year, or $1,350 per unit per year. Applying the
insurance proceeds decreases this number see chart below.
ProForma(withoutapplyinginsuranceproceeds)
Estimated Insurance O&M BuildingLife Units Annualized Annualized
BuildingCost Proceeds (years) Cost Cost(unit)

$685,000.00 $0.00 $5,000.00 25 24 $32,400.00 $1,350.00
ProForma(withtheapplicationoftheinsuranceproceeds)
Estimated Insurance O&M BuildingLife Units Annualized Annualized
BuildingCost Proceeds (years) Cost Cost(unit)

$685,000.00 ($294,824.33) $5,000.00 25 24 $20,607.03 $858.63

There are two (2) other potential claims that we have placeholders for related to the insurance proceeds for the building;
first, as the NFIP policy is an Actual Cash Value (ACV) policy, we can claim a certain amount of the depreciation that
was held ($18,412.44) if the depreciated items are replaced (in other words, if we re-build the building we can claim
this amount); and second, we have a preliminary claim under the NFIP policy for up to $30,000 in Increased Code
Compliance costs this is a clause that allows us to recover certain costs related to upgrading the new building to meet
current codes. In our case, that includes elevating the building above the base flood elevation. Again, this only comes into
play if we reconstruct the building, and we will have to document specific code compliance costs. Applying these values
to the pro forma would simply reduce the annualized cost per unit and the payback period, although not by a significant
amount.

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Fall 2013

The FY 2013-14 adopted beach fee schedule set the annual cabana rental at $1,750 per unit. However, this fee includes (2)
parking passes and six (6) guest passes. These additional items carry values of $100.00 and $150.00 respectively, under
the current fee schedule. As such, the portion of the cabana rental that can be assigned to the cabana itself is $1,500.
At face value, the above calculations show that the current fee structure will support the proposed project. However,
absent a detailed cost center analysis of the beach operations and maintenance, there are attendant costs beyond capital
that go into a successful cabana operation. For example, daily beach raking, parking control, lifeguards, restroom
maintenance, supervision, etc. are all tasks that support the cabana operations, yet they are not individually assessed
against a particular user group or portion of the beach property. Strategically, the Beach Enterprise Fund needs to recover
a significant portion of its operation and maintenance costs through guaranteed revenue, as they are (obviously) a weather
dependent operation. Excess revenue remains with the Enterprise Fund to support capital projects and asset protection, in
lieu of borrowing.
This report does not address cabana or other beach fees for the 2014 season, nor does it address the outstanding borrowing
from the General Fund that was used to pay for non-insured storm damages after Hurricane Sandy.
A second method of presenting the North Cabana pro forma is through a straight simple payback calculation. Using the
same estimate (with and without insurance proceeds) of capital costs and Operation and Maintenance (O & M) costs (over
the projected building life) and the annual revenue (portion assignable to the cabana building only - $1,500.00 per unit
times 24 units) yields the following (without any annual adjustment in revenue):
SimplePayback(withoutapplyinginsuranceproceeds)
Estimated Insurance O&M BuildingLife Units CostplusO&M Annual Simple
BuildingCost Proceeds (years) overBuildingLife Revenue Payback(yrs.)

$685,000.00 $0.00 $5,000.00 25 24 $810,000.00 $36,000.00 23
SimplePayback(withtheapplicationoftheinsuranceproceeds)
Estimated Insurance O&M BuildingLife Units CostplusO&M Annual Simple
BuildingCost Proceeds (years) overBuildingLife Revenue Payback(yrs.)

$685,000.00 ($294,824.33) $5,000.00 25 24 $515,175.67 $36,000.00 14

Obviously, adjusting the revenue by increasing the rental rates for the new units would soften the simple payback period.
As an intangible part of this review, it should be noted that the current waiting list (as of the 2013 season) for a cabana
includes 234 residents, and the approximate average waiting time is between 10-15 years, based on recent turn-over
history. That would seem to support the reconstruction of the North Cabana building.

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Whats Next?
Once the Town Council is comfortable with the preliminary design, cost estimate, and pro forma, the staff will direct the
architect to complete the final design and bidding documents. We will need to submit the project to CRMC for an Assent
as we are replacing a building that was destroyed by a storm event, within the same footprint, we anticipate that this
permitting process will be of short duration. The project can then be advertised publically for bids. Depending on the
CRMC permit issuance and the Fall\Winter weather conditions, we hope that the facility will be ready for occupancy for
the Summer 2014 season; however, this is a fairly compressed timetable. The architect has suggested that the complete
construction process will take roughly six (6) months, and we would need to have the project complete by the middle of
May for a 2014 seasonal occupancy.

Prepared by: J effry Ceasrine, P.E.
Town Engineer
September 3, 2013

Y:\ENG Data\Engineering Dept\Projects\Beach - North Cabanas 2013\Summary Report.docx
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New Business
REV. 02/2010

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FROM: James Callaghan, President

SUBJECT: Schedule a Tour of the High School Athletic Complex

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Town Council schedule a tour to exami ne the athletic facilities at the high school.

SUMMARY:

A work session has been scheduled for October 7
th
to discuss the timeline for various
bond requests for town capital projects. One project request is School Recreation a
total project cost of $3,900,000 (Bonds of $2,000,000). The School Committee has
requested that the council tour the high school athletic complex to review the present
condition of the facilities.

Suggested date is September 25, 2013 @ 6:00 p.m. at the high school.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
New Business
REV. 02/2010

_____________________________________________________________________

TO: Richard Kerbel, Town Manager

FROM: F. Dean Hoxsie, Chief of Police

SUBJECT: Schedule Special Formal Swearing In

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Town Council schedule a special meeting for the purpose of holding a formal
swearing in ceremony for the purpose of departmental promotions.

SUMMARY:

To formally swear in the newest member of the Narragansett Police Department and to
recognize and formally swear in departmental promotions.

We will also be awarding three members of the department with the US Coast
Guard Meritorious Service Award for a water rescue.

Suggested date: September 25, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at Narragansett High School.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
New Business
REV. 02/2010
TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT CC: _____18_______

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FROM: Susan Cicilline-Buonanno, President Pro Tem

SUBJECT: Request to Schedule a Meet & Greet Town Manager Pamela Nolan

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Town Council schedule a meet and greet for the new Town Manager Pamela
Nolan on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 from 5:00 PM 7:00 PM at the North Beach
Clubhouse.

SUMMARY:

The Meet and Greet scheduled for the new Town Manager will give the residents of the
Narragansett a wonderful opportunity to meet Pamela Nolan. The Narragansett
residents will be able to exchange their ideas and share their interests with her in an
informal setting.

September 16 Narragansett TC AGENDA

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Douglas E. McLaughlin aye, Susan Cicilline-Buonanno aye, Glenna Hagopian aye,

APPROVED (Cicilline-Buonanno-Mannix 5/0)

APPROVED (Cicilline-Buonanno-Hagopian 4/1)

Douglas E. McLaughlin aye, Susan Cicilline-Buonanno aye, Glenna Hagopian aye,

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