Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Council Votes topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Narragansett council approves multiple permits, contracts and appointments; liquor license transfer OK'd
Summary
The Narragansett Town Council on July 7 approved a package of routine municipal contracts, license transfers and board appointments, including a liquor-license transfer for Chair 5, an EMS billing contract with Comstar LLC, and an AV upgrade for council chambers.
The Narragansett Town Council approved a slate of routine contracts, renewals, license transfers and appointments at its July 7 meeting, voting unanimously on multiple items and approving a liquor-license transfer after a brief public hearing.
Liquor license transfer: The council opened and held a public hearing on a transfer of a Class B victualing (tavern) alcohol beverage license for Chair 5 (Roof Deck Dining LLC d/b/a Chair 5) at 1208 Ocean Road. The council voted 4-0 to approve the license transfer with previously approved restrictions; Councilor Durkin recused himself from the item. Town staff recapped existing conditions on hours and entertainment: alcohol service ends at 1 a.m. inside and 11 p.m. outside, outside entertainment limited to 1-2 piece low-acoustic combinations to 10 p.m.
Contracts and services: The council approved a number of contracts and renewals, all by roll call with unanimous votes where noted: - Awarded EMS/fire billing services to Comstar LLC at a quoted fee of 4% of total collected revenue for a three-year term ending 07/07/2028. - Approved an annual Motorola Inc. interoperable radio communication system service contract for $26,843.87 for FY2025-26, to be signed after solicitor review. - Authorized a one-year contract extension with Vinagro Materials LLC for miscellaneous road construction (2024 contract prices and terms preserved). - Awarded a pump-station wet-well cleaning contract to Mikvac Environmental Services Inc. for $74,700. - Approved a council-chambers audio-visual and presentation systems upgrade to Shanix Technology Inc. at $61,964.57. - Approved renewal of SaaS application services with Tyler Technologies Inc. for $140,245.18 for FY2025-26 and an Asset Essentials Enterprise renewal from Brightly Software (Bridgel Software/"Bridal" in packet) for $20,322.89. - Approved a one-year extension for Toter trash bags with Forteon Packaging Ltd. at original bid prices.
Licenses, permits and events: The council approved event and vendor requests and local licenses, including: - Annual BMW "Show and Shine" car show permit (Boston chapter, BMW CCA Rhode Island Group) at Veterans Memorial Park on 08/24/2025, subject to state and local laws (motion passed 5-0 after public comment asking for consideration of a fee or donation). - Hawker's license for Surfside Exchange Cafe LLC (Surfside Exchange Cafe) and a victualer license for Lillian Harper Catering and Events LLC d/b/a West Bay Catering Company at 889 Boston Neck Road (both approved subject to regulations).
Appointments and personnel: The council approved several appointments and reappointments: - Zoning Board of Review: appointed David Trento to a full-member seat (term to 07/01/2030) and appointed Karen Catuno to alternate member seat; John Ball reappointed as alternate member. - Affordable Housing Trust Collaborative: reappointed Clifford Tyler for a three-year term to 07/02/2028. - Harbor Management Commission: reappointed Joseph Vivencio and appointed William Osborne as full members (terms to 06/30/2028). - Pension Board: appointed Mark Hambly to a municipal pension-board seat after discussion; the council voted 3-2 to approve Hambly.
Other approvals included standard IT and municipal operations items (relevant contract amounts and vendors listed above). Most motions were uncontroversial and passed by unanimous consent or recorded roll-call votes noted in the minutes.
Votes at a glance (selected items): - Chair 5 liquor-license transfer (Class B victualing/tavern) — approved 4-0 (Councilor Durkin recused). - EMS/fire billing (Comstar LLC) — approved 5-0; 4% fee of revenue; term through 07/07/2028. - Motorola radio service — approved 5-0; $26,843.87 for FY25-26. - Pump-station cleaning (Mikvac) — approved 5-0; $74,700. - Council chambers AV upgrade (Shanix) — approved 5-0; $61,964.57. - Tyler Technologies SaaS renewal — approved 5-0; $140,245.18. - BMW Show & Shine event at Veterans Memorial Park (08/24/2025) — approved 5-0. - Toter trash bags contract extension — approved 5-0. - Zoning Board appointments — approved by council vote; details in minutes.
The council cited routine procurement rules, state and local licensing requirements, and standard vetting by staff and the town solicitor as the basis for approvals. Several public speakers urged the council to consider fees or donations for private events held on town property and asked staff to verify community benefits for recurring events. The council asked staff to explore clearer fee policies for nonresident private events at Veterans Memorial Park.
