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At a glance: Key votes from the Aug. 3 Narragansett Town Council meeting
Summary
Summary of major motions and recorded outcomes: scheduling a zoning hearing, terminating the Flock contract, appointing Scott Levesque, approving public‑safety and parks contracts, sewer waivers and other administrative items.
The Town Council took a series of votes on Aug. 3, 2026. Major outcomes included:
• Scheduling a public hearing on zoning text amendment (section 4.5) for Sept. 21 (motion passed 5–0).
• Terminating the Flock Safety license‑plate reader contract effective immediately (motion passed 5–0). Council directed the solicitor to evaluate contract penalties and next steps.
• Appointing Scott Levesque as assistant town solicitor after acceptance of Robert Craven’s resignation (motion passed 5–0).
• Approving public‑safety operational purchases including an interoperable radio maintenance contract (Motorola Inc., $28,382) and equipment installation for two police vehicles (approx. $52,882); motions passed 5–0.
• Approving parks contracts: Clark Road four‑court reconstruction design and a $28,180 stormwater management contract (Beta Group Inc.), playground phase‑2 equipment ($147,120), and a $14,500 skate‑park concept design (American Ramp Company); each motion passed by recorded voice votes.
• Granting Sewer Policy Committee waivers for two proposed subdivisions to allow sewer hookups per committee recommendation (motions passed 5–0). Council debated cumulative sewer capacity before voting.
• Administrative approvals including a victualing license for Road Runner Pizza Company and reappointments to local boards. The council also approved an annual Office 365 cloud email renewal; the vote passed 4–1.
