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WARREN TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

AGENDA

December 13, 2022

Town Hall, Town Council Chambers

514 Main Street

6:00 PM

The Meeting will be live streamed on YouTube (Copy and Paste the Entire Line/Link)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfEVQCccrGO03Tm3KtfeJzQ

The public is welcome to attend in-person in the Town Council Chambers at 514 Main Street.

Agenda and Attachments: https://clerkshq.com/warren-ri

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Written public comment to be read into the record must be received via email or in writing by Town Clerk Sandrea Speroni (ssperoni@townofwarren-ri.gov) no later than 4:00 PM on December 13, 2022.

SWEARING IN:

Elected Town Council Members

ELECTION OF TOWN COUNCIL OFFICERS:

1. Town Council President

2. Town Council Vice President

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

annually).

APPOINTMENTS:

(See pages 6 & 7 )

INTERVIEWS:

Economic Development Board-1 alternate position available

(10 members)

Planning Board- 1 position available (7 members + 2 alternates)

1. Donald H. Mead, II, 39 Bradford Street, Warren, RI 02885

Tax Board of Assessment Review-1 position available (5 members)

Warren Arts & Cultural Commission- 2 positions available (9 members)

1. Chris Lynn Matos, 163 Chateau Drive, Somerset, MA 02726

2. Jordan Delphine Scriven 1 Blackthorne Lane, Warren, RI 02885

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:

Acceptance of November 7, 2022, Executive Session Minutes

Acceptance of November 7, 2022, Regular Scheduled Meeting Minutes

*Consent Agenda- all items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Town Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a council member or citizen, in which event the item will be withdrawn from the General Order of Business and considered in the normal sequence on the agenda.

*CONSENT AGENDA:

*P-1

ORDINANCE:

O-1

Chapter 4-Buildings and Building Regulations, Article VI. Housing

Division 3-Rent Control, Section 4-144 Short-Term Residential Rentals. (1^st reading)

(Continued from October 11, 2022, Meeting)

PUBLIC HEARING:

PH-1

Request for a Designated Disability Parking Space.

From: Deborah Krous

16 Asselin Street

Warre, RI 02885

PETITIONS:

*P-1

Request approval of a Commercial Waste Permit

Name of Business Address

LMP Painting, LLC 11 Orchard Avenue, Warren, RI

P-2

Request for a Transfer of Holiday License

From: 114 Express, Inc.

943 Main Street

Warren, RI 02885

To: American Dream of Warren, Inc.

943 Main Street

Warren, RI 02885

P-3

Request for a Class F Beverage License

From: Chris Matos

Date: February 18, 2023

Time: 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM

Place: George Hail Library, 501 Main Street, Warren, RI 02885

Event: Speakeasy Fundraiser

**CORRESPONDENCE:

**These items are received and filed with no other action taken.

**C-1

Bristol County Water Authority Monthly Report.

**C-2

Resolution from the Town of Little Compton urging the Rhode Island General Assembly to recognize June 19, Juneteenth National Independence Day as an Official Rhode Island State Holiday.

**C-3

Letter from Barry C. Hawkins regarding the Town of Warren Short-Term Residential Rental Ordinance.

**C-4

Letter of resignation from Town Sergeant member Bruce Hutchison.

**C-5

Letter of resignation from Voluntary Historic District Committee member Sara Volino.

**C-6

Letter of resignation from Economic Development Board member Luca Carnevale.

NEW BUSINESS:

NB-1

Discussion and action regarding determining the property line and ownership of the parking area at 39 Long Lane. (Councilman DePasquale)

NB-2

Discussion and action on possible litigation against the makers of “Flushable wipes.

(Councilman DePasquale)

FINANCE DIRECTOR:

1. Revenues and Expenditures

FIRE CHIEF:

1. Discussion, action, and authorization for the Town Council President to sign an agreement with Girard & Associates to provide Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Ambulance Trip Sheet Audit Program Between the Town of Warren, RI Fire Department, and Girard & Associates in the amount of $8, 200.00 from the account (01-530-00-2040 -outside services).

POLICE CHIEF:

1. Discussion and action regarding Subgrant Award from RI Department of Public Safety for body-worn cameras.”

2. Discussion and action regarding the purchase of Body Cameras and ancillary equipment from Axon Enterprise Inc. / RI Master Price Agreement Contract #MPA 614 FY22. (Funded through the RI Department of Public Safety subgrant program).

TOWN CLERK:

1. Request approval for the 2023 Town Council Meeting Schedule.

January 10, 2023 July 11, 2023

February 14, 2023 August 8, 2023

March 14, 2023 September 12, 2023

April 11, 2023 October 10, 2023

May 9, 2023 November 14, 2023

June 13, 2023 December 12, 2023

Adjournment:

Individuals requesting interpreter services for the hearing impaired must notify the Town Clerk’s Office at least forty-eight (48) Hours prior to the meeting. 401-245-7340(voice) or “via RI Relay 1-800-745-5555” (TTY).

Posted: 12/8/2022 S.O.S Website, Town Hall, and Library.

APPOINTMENTS:

Associate Housing Court Judge – 1 yr. term

1. Alden C. Harrington 38 Water Street, Warren, RI 02885

Associate Municipal Court Judge – 1 yr. term

1. Brett V. Beaubien Esq. 15 Thompson Street, Warren, RI 02885

Bristol Warren Regional Joint Finance Committee – 1 yr. term

Building Official-Alternate-1 yr. term

1. William Hanley, 307 Main Street, Warren, RI 02885

Conservation Commission – 3 yr. term (7 members)

1. Lester Lombardi 48 Campbell Street, Warren, RI 02885

2. Jeanne Leffers 412 Seaview Ave., Warren, RI 02885

3. Wendy Brennen 420 Seaview Ave., Warren, RI 02885

4. Keith Morton 104 Birch Swamp Road, Warren, RI 02885

Economic Development Board – 3 yr. term (10 members + 2 alternates)

1. Louis Michael Peterman 91 Main Street Unit 221B, Warren, RI 02885

2. Albert Federico 14 Fern Drive, Warren, RI 02885

3. Vacant

Electrical Inspector -1 yr. term

1. Nicolas T. Massed 44 Everett Street, Warren, RI 02885

Electrical Inspector -Alternate-1 yr. term

1. Frederick Souza 875 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809

Harbor Management Commission – 3 yr. term (7 members)

1. William J. Kemp 16 Bridge Street, Warren, RI 02885

Holiday Festival- 1-year term

1. Elwood Donnelly 20 Campbell Street, Warren, RI 02885

Juvenile Hearing Board – 3 yr. term (5members + 2 alternates)

1. Zachary Lyons 840 Main Street Apt.3, Warren, RI 02885

2. Geoffrey Keegan 30 Beth Ave., Warren, RI 02885

3. Kenneth J. McPhillips 40 Truman Ave., Warren, RI 02885

Library Trustee – 1 yr. term (2 members)

1. Carol A. Gafford 700 Metacom Avenue #133, Warren, RI 02885

2. John S. Chaney 172 Water Street, Warren, RI 02885

Municipal Court Judge – 1 yr. term

1. John J. Rego 29 Long Lane, Warren, RI 02885

Planning Board – 3 yr. term (7 members + 2 alternates)

1. Frederick D. Massie 14 Brownell Street, Warren, RI 02885

2. James H. Patterson 21 Hanley Farm Road, Warren, RI 02885

Plumbing/ Mechanical Inspector – 1 yr. term

1. Peter J. Withers 8 Brady St. Warren, RI 02885

Plumbing/ Mechanical Inspector – Alternate -1 yr. term

1. Gordon Meiggs 29 Greylock Road, Bristol, RI 02809

Recreation Board -2 yr. term – 5 members

1. Donna M. Razza 17 Denver Ave., Warren, RI 02885

Tree Commission – 2 yr. term – 5 members

1. Charles Staton Jr. 48 Kinnicutt Ave., Warren, RI 02885

2. Kathleen Pannoni 350 Water Street, Warren, RI 02885

3. Michelle Murray 41 Dyer Street, Warren, RI 02885

Town Sergeant – 1 yr. term

1. Vacant

Voluntary Historic District Committee – 4 yr. term (5 members + 2 alternates)

1. John Mensinger 91 Main Street Unit 360, Warren, RI 02885

Warren Housing Authority-5 yr. term (5 Members)

1. Jeanne Cotta 20 Libby Lane, Warren, RI 02885

Zoning Board of Review-5 yr. term (5 members +2 alternates)

1. Jason M. Nystrom 51 Kickemuit Road, Warren, RI 02885

2. Michael Anthony Alves 35 Overhill Road, Warren, RI 02885

3. David J. Francis 22 Haile Street, Warren, RI 02885