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Votes at a glance — Narragansett Town Council, June 16, 2025
Summary
Key motions and formal outcomes from the town council meeting on June 16, 2025, including liquor license approval, zoning second reading, sewer waivers, contract renewals and scheduling of public hearings and workshops.
The following items on the June 16, 2025 Narragansett Town Council agenda recorded formal motions and votes. This summary lists each action as reflected in the meeting record.
1) Approval of minutes (items B‑1, B‑2, B‑3) - Motion to approve minutes as presented passed with 3 yes, 0 no and 2 abstentions. (Abstentions were due to absence from the referenced meetings.)
2) Liquor license — GBC LLC d/b/a The Dockside (Class B victualing alcohol beverage license) - Motion to open and hold a public hearing, then motion to approve license with existing restrictions and subject to state/local regulations. Final vote to approve the license with existing restrictions: 5‑0.
3) Schedule public hearing — Draft wastewater facilities plan - Motion to schedule public hearing on the town’s draft wastewater facilities plan for August 4, 2025 (regular council meeting date). Motion approved 5‑0.
4) Zoning text amendment (Appendix A) — second reading to comply with 2024 state statute changes - Motion to read, pass and adopt as second reading an ordinance amending Appendix A (zoning) for compliance with state statute changes. Vote recorded: 4‑0 with 1 abstention. (Councilor abstained; procedure noted that second‑reading public comment is restricted.)
5) Sewer Policy Committee waivers - Motion to approve waiver for Plat D, Lot 163/141 (Boone Street proposed mixed‑use development): approved 5‑0. - Motion to approve waiver for Plat Q, Lot 1384 (South Pier Road proposed subdivision): approved 5‑0.
6) Contract renewals — Building Official inspections (several contractors) - Multiple contractual agreements for electrical, plumbing and mechanical inspection services were approved as renewals; motions passed (recorded approvals 5‑0 each).
7) Police contract — Tentative agreement with Narragansett Police Local 303 (IBPO) - Motion to approve tentative agreement covering 07/01/2025–06/30/2028: approved 5‑0.
8) Financial/administrative actions - Motion to read, pass and accept as a first reading an ordinance amending Chapter 58 (Retirement and Pensions), sections 21 and 32 (definitions and creditable service): motion passed 5‑0 (first reading action). - Motion to adopt resolution establishing administrative compensation schedule for FY2025–26: approved 5‑0.
9) Appointments and scheduling - Confirm appointment of Brian Grieve to the Coastal Access Improvement Committee (as Conservation Commission/Tree Board representative): approved 5‑0. - Motion to schedule a July 7 work session to conduct Zoning Board interviews: approved 5‑0.
10) Parking restriction proposal (Boone Street/LeRoy Thompson Memorial Park) - Council considered a proposed amendment to parking restrictions at Boone Street Playground to limit parking to playground use and a 3‑hour limit; the council voted to refer the matter to the parking subcommittee for study and recommendation (motion to refer approved 5‑0).
Procedural notes: many routine consent items and multiple contractual renewals were approved without extended discussion. Where abstentions occurred, the meeting minutes recorded reasons (absence from earlier meetings).
