WARREN TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

December 12, 2017

 

The Town Council of the Town of Warren, State of Rhode Island in Bristol County met on Tuesday, the 12^th day of December, 2017 the meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.

Present:  Council President Joseph DePasquale, Vice President Keri M. Cronin, Councilman Christopher W. Stanley, Councilman John W. Hanley and Councilman Steven R. Thompson.

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by John Ratcliffe

.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

None

 

ELECTION OF TOWN COUNCIL OFFICERS:

1. Town Council President

 

Motion by Vice President Cronin, seconded by Councilman Thompson to elect Joseph A. DePasquale as Town Council President.  Vote 4-1 Councilman Stanley opposed.  

 

2. Town Council Vice President

    (Section 3.09 “Presiding Officer” of the Warren Town Charter requires the election

      annually). 

 

Motion by Council President DePasquale, seconded by Councilman Thompson to elect Keri Cronin as Vice President.   Motion passed unanimously.

 

INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS:

 

Annual Appointments

See Attached

Motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Stanley to appoint all that have showed interest into being reappointed and advertise for any vacancies.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

Ad Hoc Wastewater Committee – 1 position

1.

No applicants

 

Planning Board - 2 positions

1.  Michael Gerhardt 39 Bagy Wrinkle Cove

Motion by Councilman Hanley, seconded by Councilman Thompson to appoint Michael Gerhardt to the Planning Board.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

Juvenile Hearing Board – 1 position

1.  Donna Ramos Razza 17 Denver Avenue

Motion by Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman Thompson to appoint Donna Ramos Razza to the full position of the Juvenile Hearing Board.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

Conservation Commission – 1 position

1.

No applicants

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:

Acceptance of November 14, 2017 Executive Session Minutes

Motion by Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman Thompson to approve November 14, 2017 Executive Session Minutes.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

Acceptance of Minutes November 14, 2017 Minutes

Motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Hanley to approve November 14, 2014 Minutes.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

*CONSENT AGENDA:

*P-1 (see page 5)

Motion by Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman Thompson to approve Consent Agenda.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

ORDINANCE:

 

O-1 (2^nd reading)

 

An ordinance in amendment of the Code of the Town of Warren, Chapter 12.

The Town Council of the Town of Warren hereby ordains as follows: That Chapter 12, Article II, and Section 12-27, of the Code of the Town of Warren is hereby amended as follows:

 

Article II

Operation of Vehicles

Sec. 12-27. - One-way streets designated. 

Upon the following streets, vehicular traffic shall move only in the following specified directions:

Adams Street, southerly from Child Street to Market Street.

Baker Street, easterly from Water Street to Main Street.

Barney Street, northerly from Market Street to Wood Street.

Bridge Street, easterly from Water Street to Main Street.

Broad Street, easterly from Water Street to Main Street.

Church Street, westerly from Main Street to Water Street.

Croade Street, westerly from Main Street to Railroad Avenue Railroad Avenue to Main Street.

Davis Street, easterly westerly and southerly from Water Street to Bowen Street.

Haile Street, easterly from Water Street to Lyndon Street.

Jefferson Street, westerly from Main Street to Eddy Street.

Joyce Street, easterly from Main Street to Railroad Avenue.

Parker Street, southerly from Market Street to Child Street.

Sanders Street, northerly from Child Street to Market Street.

State Street, easterly from Water Street to Main Street.

Turner Street, northerly from Child Street to Market Street.

Union Street, northerly from Liberty Street to Main Street.

Warren Avenue, northerly from Liberty Street to Main Street.

Washington Street, westerly from Main Street to Water Street.

Washington Street, westerly from Lyndon Street to Water Street.

Wheaton Street, westerly from Main Street to Water Street.

Wood Street, easterly from Main Street to the intersection of Federal Street.

 

Motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Stanley to approve 2^nd Reading of

Article II, Operation of Vehicles, Sec. 12-27. - One-way streets designated Ordinance with corrections.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

O-2

 

An ordinance in amendment of the Code of the Town of Warren, Chapter 11 (2^{nd t}reading).

 

Chapter 11, Article II, Section 11-28 of the Code of the Town of Warren is hereby amended to read as follows:

 

Article II, Alcoholic Beverages, Taverns and Victualling Houses, Division 1, Generally

Sec. 11-28 -- Limitation on number of class B liquor licenses.      

Pursuant to the provisions of section 3-5-16 of the General Laws, the town council hereby limits the maximum number of class B liquor licenses as follows:

 

(1)  The maximum number of Class BV beverage licenses to be issued by the town is fixed at twenty-three (24) twenty-five (25).

 

Motion by Councilman Stanley, seconded by Vice President Cronin to approve 2^nd Reading of Chapter 11, Article II, Section 11-28 Ordinance.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING:

 

PH-1

      Public Hearing for abandonment of Greene Street.

      (paper road located off Cutler Street) (continued from November 14, 2017)

            From: The Garden Playschool, Analee A. Berretto, and Director

                                    50 Charles Street

                                    Bristol, RI 02885

     

Letter from Petitioner Analee A. Berretto to postpone the abandonment request of Greene Street.  She states in her letter that she will wait for her attorney’s advice before moving forward with any request.  (Removed without prejudice)

 

 

PH-2

            Public Hearing for a Class BV Beverage License

            (Town Code Chapter 11, Article I & II, RIGL, Title 3)

                        From: Galactic Theatre-David Caetano

                                    508 Main Street

                                    Warren, RI 02885

 

Solicitor DeSisto recused himself.  Attorney Leach represents the Town of Warren with this Public Hearing Only. 

David Caetano states his intentions are to continue as a theatre, live venue and with a bar, but he states he has been told he is not a theatre anymore and is trying to upgrade to a BV Beverage License.

Police Chief Achilli states that the Town Manager, Fire Chief and himself met with the applicant regarding some minor issues that they are going to monitor and the applicant was very receptive to their ideas and has no objection at this time.

Attorney Leach states when he was a theatre he was a non-profit and now he is getting a BV License and will be operating as a business and the business does not have the purposes that the non-profit is allowed, so technically he has the wrong corporate structure.  If the board is inclined to allow it, his suggestion would be is to convert his non-profit to a corporation LLC or starts new venture within so many days subject to providing evidence to the clerk that he has changed it. 

Motion by Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman Thompson to close the Public Hearing.  Motion passed unanimously.

Motion by Councilman Hanley, seconded by Councilman Thompson to grant the BV License on the condition that the applicant provides the clerk of the change of the corporate structure and to also continue his T License for thirty days pending the change. Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

PH-3

	Public Hearing Class BV Liquor License
	(Town Code Chapter 11, Article I & II, RIGL, Title 3)
	From:	632 Metacom, Inc.
		632 Metacom Avenue
		Warren, RI 02885

Motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Stanley to close the Public Hearing.  Motion passed unanimously

 

Motion by Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman Thompson to approve Class BV Liquor License from 632 Metacom Inc.  632 Metacom Avenue.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

PH-4

Public Hearing regarding Zoning Ordinance Amendment allowing Utility-Scale Solar   Energy Facility ( Warren Code of Ordinances 32.56, RIGL 45-24)

           

	From:	Russell Maymon
		260 West Exchange Street, Suite 102A
		Providence, RI 02903

 

32-56. Utilities and Communications Uses

R40

R20

R15

R10

R6

VB

B

W

SD

M

CI

FC

Communication studio

S

P

S

S

S

Transmission and cellular communication towers, including antenna attached to existing structures, and any modifications thereto

S

S

S

S

Electric power generating station

S

S

S

Electric power sub-station

S

S

Telephone exchange, including accessory service facilities

P

P

P

S

Water supply reservoir or well field, including purification facilities

P

S

S

S

S

Water storage tower

S

S

S

S

S

S

S

S

S

S

S

Sewage or water pumping station

S

S

S

S

S

S

S

S

S

S

Sewage treatment plant

S

S

S

S

Public utility, not otherwise specified

S

S

S

S

S

S

S

S

S

S

S

Solar Energy – Utility Scale Facility

S*

S*

S*

S*

 

*Lot size must exceed 20 acres.

*Renewable Energy- Utility Scale Facility – means the equipment and requisite hardware that provide and are used for collecting, transferring, converting, storing, or using renewable resources for water heating, space heating, cooling, generating electricity, and off-loading said electricity to the grid, or other applications that would otherwise require the use of a conventional source of energy such as petroleum products, natural gas, manufactured gas, or electricity produced from a nonrenewable resource.  The primary use of a renewable energy utility scale facility is to provide energy for the commercial facility on which said facility is located or to produce energy solely to off-load electricity to the grid.  Any excess energy produced by a commercial facility may be off-loaded to the grid.

1.     Solar Photovoltaic Installation – Utility Scale Facility shall comply with the following:

(a)   No individual panel within a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installation shall exceed 15 feet in height, as measured from pre-development lot grade at the location of the panel;

(b)  All panels and other equipment and structures that are part of the installation shall be setback from all property lines as set forth in 32-77 and 32-78;

(c)   A ground- mounted solar photovoltaic installation shall not be subject to the floor to area ratio standard (FAR) as set forth in 32-77 and 32-78;

(d)  A roof-mounted solar photovoltaic installation shall not exceed the permitted building height as set forth in 32-77 and 32-78;

(e)   A ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installation shall be designed to prevent unauthorized access, including, but not necessarily limited to protective fencing.

 

2.     The Zoning Board of Review may not grant a permit or variance unless it finds, in writing, that:

(a)   The construction of a Solar Photovoltaic Installation – Utility Scale Facility shall be allowed pursuant to this use table if the use complies with all requirements set forth in this chapter.  All such facilities shall be constructed and operated in a manner that minimizes any adverse visual, safety, and environmental impacts;

(b)  The specific site is an appropriate location for such use;

(c)   The use will not adversely affect the neighborhood;

(d)  There will not be any serious hazard to pedestrians or vehicles from the use;

(e)   No nuisance will be created by the use; and

(f)   Adequate and appropriate facilities will be provided for the proper operation of the use.

 

Applicant consents to Continue until January 9, 2018 Town Council Meeting at 6:00PM for a Public Hearing.

Motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Vice President Cronin to continue until January 9, 2018 Town Council Meeting.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

PETITIONS:

 

*P-1

	Request for renewal of a Victualling License
	From:	Feast and Fettle, LLC
		691 Main Street (Hope & Main)
		Warren, RI 02885

 

Motion by Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman Hanley to approve Consent Agenda.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

P-2

	Request for a Yearly Entertainment License
	From:	632 Metacom, Inc.
		632 Metacom Avenue
		Warren, RI 02885

Motion by Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman Thompson to approve Yearly Entertainment License for 632 Metacom Avenue, Inc. 632 Metacom Avenue.  Motion passed unanimously. 

 

 

P-3

	Request for a Victualling License
	From:	632 Metacom, Inc.
		632 Metacom Avenue
		Warren, RI 02885

 

Motion by Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman Thompson to approve Victualling License for 632 Metacom Avenue.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

P-4

            Request approval of Commercial Waste Permits

Name of Business	Address
Bay State Restoration, LTD	338 Metacom Avenue
Blue Water Realty, LLC	16-18 Crescent Street
Bristol Patio	307 Market Street
Christopher Blank	97 Arlington Avenue
Darlington Hobbies	249 Child Street
Doug’s Lawn Care d/b/a Douglas R. Henderson	489 Metacom Avenue
East Bay Dive Center, Inc.	8 Church Street
FCF Properties, LLC	6 Lambert Lane
Fenster Construction	174 Touisset Road
Ferreira Home Services d/b/a Jason M. Ferreira	918 Main Street
Gregory J. Collins Construction, Inc.	10 Ridgewood Court
Gregory Toves d/b/a/ Fine Lines Landscaping & Lawn	22 Asylum Road
Half A Rogue Studio	277 Market Street
Heritage Remodeling, LTD	3 Hezekiah Drive
Home Solutions, LLC	50 Water Street
Joseph Morris d/b/a Clean Up’s	12 Bay Road
Living Design RI	160 Water Street
M. Marini & Sons Construction	22 Kickemuit Avenue
Martel Remodeling d/b/a Matthew P. Martel	167 Touisset Road
Mayo Corporation	628 Metacom Avenue
Mayuri Construction d/b/a Edgar Mayuri	216 Vernon Street
Nines Property Management	21 Clifton Rd/330Child St.
Ormonde Production	7 Commercial Way
Powerstretch Carpet, Inc.	384 Market Street
Quattrucci Construction Service, Inc.	509 Child Street
Raposo-Costa Masonry	16 Mulberry Street
Rima Real Estate Group, LLC	19 Harris Street
Riverwood Mental Health	252 Railroad Avenue
Rockland Farm Landscaping, Inc.	46 Long Lane
RS Coelho Builders	35 Franklin Street
Rufino’s Landscaping	108 Birch Swamp Road
Santa’s Helper, Inc.	47 Patterson Avenue
Space Achievers	76 Joyce Street
Staton’s Landscape	48 Kinnicutt Avenue
Tav Vino, Inc. /Admiral Pub	267 Water Street
The Square Peg	51 Miller Street
Toppers Choppers	5 Elm Street
Tru North Construction d/b/a Michael A. Patriarca	8 Sixth Street
Water Street Woodworking	332 Water Street
William Auclair d/b/a Epic Home Improvements	41 Homestead Avenue
Zompa Plumbing & Heating	77 Water Street

 

Motion by Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman Thompson to approve Commercial Waste Permits.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

**CORRESPONDENCE:

 

**C-1

      BCWA Monthly Report.

           

**C-2

      Letter of resignation from Economic Development Board Member Mark Lombari.

 

**C-3

      Letter of resignation from Planning Board Member Stephen Sypole.

 

**C-4

      Letter of resignation from Economic Development Board Member Benjamin Terry.

 

**C-5

      Letter of resignation from Juvenile Hearing Board Member Deb Jackson.

 

**C-6

      Letter from the Town of Burrillville regarding the Energy Facility Siting Board.

 

**C-7

Letter from CRMC Deputy Director Jeffrey M. Willis regarding the current CRMC approval status of the Town of Warren Harbor Management Plan.

 

Motion by Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman Thompson to accept all Correspondence and send, thank you letters of appreciation out to all members that have resigned.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

OB-1

Discussion and action regarding proposed zoning amendments relating to cultivation of Medical Marijuana.

 

At the November 12, 2017 Town Council meeting, an inventory was requested of available space that could potentially house a marijuana cultivation use should that use become permissible in the Town of Warren.  For reference, below is a table taken from the Department of Business Regulation’s application form for licensed cultivators:

 

 

* Only Micro-license, Class A, and Class B licenses will we awarded during the first year of licensing. Please refer to the Regulations to review the process to request a change to the class of an issued license.

 

On the following page you will find an inventory of vacant commercial properties within the Town of Warren currently listed on the loopnet.com and riliving.com.  It must be noted that this is only an inventory of commercial spaces advertised on these websites.  There are unadvertised vacant spaces, as well as spaces that are currently occupied but could convert to a cultivator use in the future.  Several of the “for sale” properties are currently occupied.  DBR prohibits cultivators (and compassion centers) within 1000 feet of an existing school.  Other restrictions apply, and the full text of the application and regulations can be found on the Department of Business Regulation’s website at http://www.dbr.state.ri.us/divisions/medicalmarijuana/ .

 

 

 

Town Planner Ms. Michaud spoke briefly regarding the proposed zoning amendments relating to cultivation of Medical Marijuana.

Motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Hanley to continue and see the map with a 100 foot buffer and no buffer in the village business and get an understanding in village business and all the zones which are special use and how many existing B facilities could potentially have 5,000-10,000.  Vote 4-1 Councilman Stanley opposed. .                                                    

 

 

OB-2

Appeal by Tree Commission, pursuant to section 18-113 of the Tree Ordinance, of Decision by Tree Warden and Town Manager, pursuant to section 18-108 (c) (6)-(8) of the Tree Ordinance, to Remove Tree at 396 Water Street.

 

Motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Stanley to remove the tree at 396 Water Street.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

OB-3

      Discussion and action Disabled Veterans Tax Exemption Reform. (Steve Skuba)

 

Tax Assessor Kristopher Leadem met with Mr. Skuba to discuss his findings and his proposal to create a disabled veteran tax credit.

Mr. Skuba proposes raising the tax credit for a qualified veteran (with no disability) from $191 to $350.

Mr. Skuba would also like to create an additional exemption for disabled veteran.  He proposes an additional $100 per 10% of disability.  So total credit including veteran exemption would be:

0%=$350, 10%=$450, 20%=$550 30%=$650, 40%=$750…..100%=$1,350

Town of Warren has approximately 350 accounts receiving a veteran tax credit and 53 accounts receiving the 100% disability exemption.

Warren currently gives $385 tax credit for those that are 100% disabled.

Cost of raising MV exemption to $350(not including any exemption for disability) to the town would be approximately $56,000, (increase from $61,000 in credits to $117,000)

There is currently enabling legislation in place that would allow Warren to give an additional tax credit of approximately $155 to partially disabled veteran.  (44-3-4(4).

Mr. Skuba suggests mailing a letter to the 350 or so accounts that receive a veterans exemption, asking if they are disabled and if so, what percentage. 

 

Motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Hanley to contact our Veterans in the town on their status relating to disability.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

OB-4

Discussion and action on draft Warren’s Request For Proposals for a Two-part Study of the Bristol Warren Regional School District.

 

Motion by Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman Thompson to approve the two-part study and corporate the changes the Solicitor discussed on page 15, and the draft be sent to Bristol and participate in a joint meeting.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

TOWN MANAGER:

 

1.     Update, discussion and action on Information Technology Improvements.

 

Motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Stanley to follow the Town Managers recommendations related to the 365 licenses, to start the RFP process related to the fiber optic and internet service.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

2.     Request approval to make position of Grant writer/Project Manager full-time instead of filling position of Wastewater Management District Manager at this time.

 

Motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Vice President Cronin to approve to make position of Grant writer/Project Manager full-time through June 30, 2018.  Vote 3-2 Councilman Stanley and Councilman Hanley opposed.

 

3.     Request approval of updated Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing Policy for employees/drivers of commercial motor vehicles.

 

Motion by Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman Thompson to approve Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing Policy for employees/drivers of commercial motor vehicles.

Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

SOLICITOR:

 

1.         Request a motion for Executive Session (closed session) Pursuant to 42-46-5 Sub Section (a) (2) Collective Bargaining or Litigation.  (Warren v. Clancy, PC-2015-4826.

 

Motion by Councilman Hanley seconded Councilman Thompson to go into Executive

Session.  Motion passed unanimously.

Roll call - Councilman Hanley, Councilman Thompson, Vice President Cronin, Councilman Stanley, President DePasquale - affirmative. 

 

2.         Request a motion for Executive Session (closed session) pursuant to 42-46-5,

Subsection (a) (1) (personnel) to discuss Town Manager's annual performance evaluation. (Personnel notified.)

 

Motion by Councilman Stanley, seconded Councilman Thompson to go into Executive Session. Motion passed unanimously.

Roll call - Councilman Hanley, Councilman Thompson, Vice President Cronin, Councilman Stanley, President DePasquale - affirmative. 

           

3.         Request a motion for Executive Session (closed session) Pursuant to 42-46-5 Sub Section.  42-46-5(a) (2), potential litigation, BWRSD transition funding.

 

Motion by Councilman Stanley, seconded Councilman Hanley to go into Executive

Session.  Motion passed unanimously.

Roll call - Councilman Hanley, Councilman Thompson, Vice President Cronin, Councilman Stanley, President DePasquale - affirmative. 

 

 

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR:

 

1.   Request approval to increase hourly rate (and responsibility) for Lead Men instead of filling Foreman vacancy at this time.

Motion by Councilman Stanley, seconded Councilman Thompson to approve to have DPW Director Jan Malik and Town Manager negotiate with the union on proposal.  Motion passed unanimously

 

2.   Request approval to host Arbor Day Celebration at Jamiel’s Park on April 27, 2018, per request from RI Tree Council.

Motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Stanley to approve Arbor Day Celebration at Jamiel’s Park on April 27, 2018, per request from RI Tree Council. 

Motion passed unanimously.

 

PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR:

 

1.     Discussion and action on accepting Bull Crossing, a street within Rockland Acres Phase II, by Town Council for maintenance and future improvements, pursuant to Section II-9 of the Warren Subdivision Regulations.  

 

Town Planner states at the Planning Board meeting on October 23, 2017 the Planning Board voted to recommend Town Council acceptance of Bull Crossing, which is a street within the Rockland Acres Phase II subdivision.  This street is located off of Rockland Road which was accepted by the Town Council on August 11, 2015.  Construction of Bull Crossing is complete. 

 

Motion by Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman Thompson to accept Bull Crossing, a street within Rockland Acres Phase II, by Town Council for maintenance and future improvements, pursuant to Section II-9 of the Warren Subdivision Regulations.   Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

FINANCE DIRECTOR:

 

1.               Recommended Abatements to Tax Roll

 

2017 Tax Roll        $204.05

Motion by Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman Hanley to approve 2017 Tax Roll for $204.05.  Motion passed unanimously.  

 

2016 Tax Roll        $2,867.65

Motion by Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman Hanley to approve 2016 Tax Roll for $2,867.65.   Motion passed unanimously.

2015 Tax Roll        $382.13

Motion by Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman Hanley to approve 2015 Tax Roll for       $382.13.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

2014 Tax Roll        $1,240.85

Motion by Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman Hanley to approve 2014 Tax Roll              for $1,240.85.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

2013 Tax Roll        $1,986.63

Motion by Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman Hanley to approve 2013 Tax Roll $1,986.63.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

2012 Tax Roll        $2,048.04

Motion by Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman Hanley to approve 2012 Tax Roll              $2,048.04.   Motion passed unanimously.

 

2011 Tax Roll        $2,280.85

Motion by Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman Hanley to approve 2011 Tax Roll              $2,280.85.   Motion passed unanimously.

 

2010 Tax Roll        $1,333.55

Motion by Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman Hanley to approve 2010 Tax Roll              $1,333.55.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

2009 Tax Roll        $895.96

Motion by Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman Hanley to approve 2009 Tax Roll              $895.96.   Motion passed unanimously.

 

2008 Tax Roll        $234.88

Motion by Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman Hanley to approve 2008 Tax Roll              $234.88.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

2007 Tax Roll        $118.20

Motion by Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman Hanley to approve 2007 Tax Roll              $118.20.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

2006 Tax Roll        $156.51

Motion by Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman Hanley to approve 2006 Tax Roll              $156.51.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

2.         RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF WARREN AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $3,744,643 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS

 

Motion by Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman Thompson to approve Resolution of the Town of Warren Authorizing the issuance of up to $3,744,643 General Obligation Bonds.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

      3.               Monthly Financial Statement of Revenue and Expenses.

 

No action taken

 

TAX ASSESSOR:

 

1.               Recommended Abatements and Additions to Tax Roll

 

a)                     Abatements 

 

2017 Tax Roll:           $3,670.70

Motion by Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman Thompson to approve Abatements to the 2017 Tax Roll $3,670.70.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

b)                     Additions

 

2017 Tax Roll:           $28.67

Motion by Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman Thompson to approve Additions to the 2017 Tax Roll $28.67.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

2.         Recommend Town Council to authorize tax lien due to deferment of partial payment of tax for low income, as authorized by RIGL 44-3-20.4.

Defraga, Ruben M. & Mary, Plat 15B Lot 103. 

Amount $325.

           

Motion by Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman Thompson to authorize tax lien due to deferment of partial payment of tax for low income, as authorized by RIGL 44-3-20.4.

Defraga, Ruben M. & Mary, Plat 15B Lot 103 in the Amount $325.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

RECREATION DIRECTOR:

 

1.         Update on Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment, Request for Special Council Meeting/Workshop in January 2018.

 

Recreation Director gave an update on the Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment. 

Motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Hanley for a Special Town Council Meeting/Workshop January 16, 2018 at 6:00PM.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

APPOINTMENTS:

 

Electrical Inspector

Nicholas T. Massed – 1 yr. Term

4 Everett St,

Warren, RI 02885

 

 

Municipal Court Judge

John J. Rego – 1yr. Term

29 Long Ln.

Warren, RI 02885

 

 

Plumbing/ Mechanical Inspector

Peter J. Withers – 1 yr. Term

8 Brady St.

Warren, RI 02885

 

 

Town Sergeant

Bruce Hutchison – 1 yr. Term

1 Cedar Ln.,

Warren, RI 02885

 

 

Coastal Resource Management Council

William J. Hunt, Jr. – 2 yr. Term

7 Beechwood Court

Warren, RI 02885

 

 

Conservation Commission    

David Weed – 3 yr. term	Vacant – 3 yr. term
23 Bridge St.,
Warren, RI 02885

 

 

Economic Development Board

Aaron Costa -	3 yr. term	Vacant – 3 yr. term
12 Longwharf Drive	Vacant – 3 yr. term
Warren, RI  02885	Vacant – 3 yr. term

 

 

Harbor Management Commission

Donald Betts – 3 yr. term	Craig Lippman – 3 yr. term
64 Water St,	25 Shore Dr.
Warren, RI 02885	Warren, RI 02885
Donald (Rock) Singewald – 3 yr. term
10 Taylor St
Warren, RI  02885

 

 

Juvenile Hearing Board

Theresa Jeremiah, – 3 yr. term	Kenneth J McPhillips Alternate – 1 yr. term
50 Bagy Wrinkle Cove	40 Truman Ave
Warren, RI 02885	Warren, RI 02885
Donna Razza, Alternate – 1 yr. term	Lynne Kemp – 3 yr. term
17 Denver Ave	16 Bridge St
Warren, RI 02885	Warren RI 02885

 

 

Library Trustee

John S. Chaney – 1 yr. Term	Carol A. Gafford – 1 yr. Term
172 Water St.,	700 Metacom Ave., # 133,
Warren, RI 02885	Warren, RI 02885

 

 

Planning Board

Stephen Piper – 3 yr. term	June Speakman – 3 yr. term
19 Washington St,	54 Seymour St.
Warren, RI 02885	Warren, RI 02885

 

Vacant – 3 yr. term

 

 

Recreation Board

Carol Gafford – 3 yr. term

700 Metacom Ave., #133

Warren, RI  02885

 

 

Tree Commission

Marian L Clark - 3 yr. term	Valerie Harvey – 3 yr. term
81 Union St	17 West St., #2
Warren, RI 02885	Warren, RI 02885

 

 

Voluntary Historic District Committee - Board of Appeals

Denise Kinney – 3 yr. term   

22 Paquin St.

Warren, RI 02885

 

 

Voluntary Historic District Committee

Wendy Linda Duarte – Alternate -3 yr. term	Sara Volino – Alternate -3yr. term
65 Vernon St 2 floor	259 Water St.
Warren, RI 02885	Warren, RI 02885

 

 

Warren Housing Authority

Deborah Oliveira – 5 yr. term

20 Libby Ln., Apt H101,

Warren, RI  02885

 

Zoning Board

Paul Attemann – 5 yr. term	Michael A. Emmencker, Alternate – 1 yr. term
65 Church St.,	8 Jacobs Pt. Rd,
Warren, RI 02885	Warren, RI 02885

 

 

Jason J. Rainone, Alternate – 1 yr. term

21 Miller St.

Warren, RI 02885

 

 

 

Attest:

 

 

 

Sandrea J. Speroni, CMC

Deputy Town Clerk

 

 

 

 

 

WARREN TOWN COUNCIL RESUMED MEETING MINUTES

December 12, 2017

 

 

Public meeting reconvenes at 9:37 p.m.  Present: President DePasquale, Vice President Cronin, Members Thompson, Stanley and Hanley.

 

Motion by Member Stanley, second by Vice President Cronin, to come out of executive session.

 

The vote on the motion was unanimous, with Council President DePasquale, Council Vice President Cronin, Members Thompson, Stanley and Hanley all voting aye.

 

Motion by Member Stanley, second by Member Thompson, to seal the minutes of the executive session.

 

The vote on the motion was unanimous, with Council President DePasquale, Council Vice President Cronin, Members Thompson, Stanley and Hanley all voting aye.

 

Motion by Vice President Cronin, second by Member Thompson, to direct the Town Solicitor to proceed in accordance with the discussion in execution session regarding the matter involving the transitional aid issue in the Warren v. BWRSD.

 

The vote on the motion was unanimous, with Council President DePasquale, Council Vice President Cronin, Members Thompson, Stanley and Hanley all voting aye.

 

Motion by Vice President Cronin, second by Member Thompson to direct the Town Solicitor to proceed in accordance with the discussion in executive session regarding the case of Warren v. Clancy.

 

The vote was unanimous, with Council President DePasquale, Council Vice President Cronin, Members Thompson, Stanley and Hanley all voting aye.

 

Motion by Vice President Cronin, second by Member Thompson to direct the Town Council President and Town Solicitor to proceed in accordance with the discussion in executive session regarding the Town Manager evaluation.

 

The vote was unanimous, with Council President DePasquale, Council Vice President Cronin, Members Thompson, Stanley and Hanley all voting aye.

 

Motion Member Thompson, second by Member Hanley, to adjourn.

 

The vote on the motion was unanimous, with Council President DePasquale, Council Vice President Cronin, Members Thompson, Stanley and Hanley all voting aye.

 

Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.