WARREN TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
June 14, 2022
Town Hall, Town Council Chambers
514 Main Street
7:00 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 June 14, 2022.
SWEARING IN:
NEW DETECTIVE
Donald Lanoie
OFFICIAL COMMENDATION
Patrolman Lane Ukura
PROBATIONARY PATROL OFFICERS
John Fabiano
Colin Freitas
David Lemos
Cody Silva
RECOGNITION:
EAGLE SCOUT Troop 25, Warren Council
Shawn Jacob Amaral is recognized for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
EAGLE SCOUT Troop 6, Bristol Council
Jonathan Everett Hazard is recognized for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
INTERVIEWS:
Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Directors
(2 positions available (4-Members and (1 Director/Chair & 1 Warren Town Council Member) (2yr. terms).
1. Gordon H. MacDonald 73 King Street Warren RI 02885
2.
Arts and Culture Commission-1 position available (9 members)
1. Sally V. Turner 8 Hancock Road, Barrington, RI 02806
Economic Development Board-2 positions available (1 full member & 1 alternate)
(10 members)
1. Louis Michael Peterman 91 Main Street Warren, RI 02885
2.
Tax Board of Assessment Review-1 position available (5 members)
1.
Warren Tree Commission-1 Position available (5 members)
1. Gordon H. MacDonald 73 King Street Warren RI 02885
2. Michelle Murray 41 Dyer Street Warren, RI 02885
RE-APPOINTMENT:
TAX ASSESSMENT BOARD OF REVIEW:
1. Brian Mellor 21 Colonial Drive, Warren, RI 02885
1. Ratification of the appointment of Code Enforcement Official Timothy Gardiner
APPOINTMENTS:
1. Alternate Plumbing and Mechanical Inspector Gordon Meiggs
2. Alternate Electrical Inspector Frederick Sousa
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
Acceptance of May 10, 2022, Regular Scheduled Minutes
Acceptance of May 10, 2022, Executive Session Minutes
Acceptance of May 19, 2022, Special Town Council/ Charter 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, *P-2
ORDINANCE:
Chapter 11, Licenses and Business Regulations Article II. Alcoholic Beverages, Taverns and Victualling Houses, Sec. 11-28. – Limitation on the number of Class B Liquor Licenses. (2nd reading)
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.
(a) The maximum number of class BV beverage licenses to be issued by the town is fixed at twenty-eight (28).
(a) The maximum number of class BV beverage licenses to be issued by the town is fixed at twenty-nine (29) thirty (30).
PUBLIC HEARING:
Discussion and action on Proposed Amendments to the Warren Town Charter
Public Hearing for a Disability Parking Space at 6 Company Street, Warren.
From: Cynthia Henley
6 Company Street
Warren RI 02885
Request for Class BV Beverage License
From: The Square Peg Corporation
d/b/a Stingy Alley
489 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
PETITIONS:
Request for a Victualling license
From: Naked Fig, LLC
691 Main Street (Hope & Main)
Warren, RI 02885
*P-2
Request for a Victualling License
From: Jeb Walks LLC
d/b/a Hawt Chocolate
691 Main Street (Hope & Main)
Warren, RI 02885
Request for a Victualling License
From: The Square Peg Corporation
d/b/a Stingy Alley
489 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
Request for Outdoor Seating
From: The Square Peg Corporation
d/b/a Stingy Alley
489 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
Request for a One-Day Entertainment License
From: Brian Raftery
31 Denver Avenue
Warren, RI 02885
Date: July 30, 2022
Time: 1:00pm-9:00pm
Event: Graduation/ Celebration of Life
Entertainment: DJ
**CORRESPONDENCE:
**These items are received and filed with no other action taken.
Bristol County Water Authority Monthly Report.
Letter from President Dave Bonenberger of Rhode Island Energy.
Resolution from the Town of Richmond in support of Full Funding of Categorical Transportation Aid as Outlined in RIGL 16-7.2-6.
Resolution from the Town of Richmond opposing passage of 2022-H7370 an act relating to Alcoholic Beverages.
Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton in support of House Bill 2022-H8055 an act relating to Waters and Navigation Coastal Resources Management Council.
Letter from Executive Director Jonathan Stone, from Save The Bay regarding the Environmental Achievement Award in recognition of demonstrating outstanding Leadership and commitment to environmental protection to the Town of Warren.
Letter of resignation from Planning Board Member Andrea Giles.
NEW BUSINESS:
Discussion and action regarding an easement for a forced main sewer line running from (Map 18, Lot 66)– 65 Long Lane North to the manhole located at the intersection of Katie Drive and Long Lane from Christopher Blank 65 Long Lane.
NB-2
Discussion and action on a policy to regulate short-term rentals including Air BnB.
NB-3
Discussion and action regarding:
a.) The town’s affordable housing plan and goals, including the status in achieving the 10% minimum requirement.
b.) Public discussion of the current comprehensive plan affordable housing components.
Discussion and action regarding Warren Arts and Culture Commission’s Proposals
a.) Rotating Sculpture
b.) Town Wharf Bathroom Mural
TOWN MANAGER:
1. Discussion and action regarding cannabis establishments and public use, in accordance with recent legislation:
a. Shall new cannabis-related licenses be permitted in the Town of Warren, or shall the following question appear on the general election ballot: “Shall new cannabis-related licenses for businesses involved in the cultivation, manufacture, laboratory testing, and for the retail sale of adult recreational use cannabis be issued in the Town of Warren?”
b. Shall the Town of Warren amend local ordinances to ban or impose restrictions on the smoking or vaporizing of cannabis in public places, including outdoor common areas, parks, beaches, athletic and recreational facilities, and other public spaces?
SOLICITOR:
1. Request a motion for Executive Session (closed session) pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5 (a)(2), discussion on Pereira v. Warren, C.A. No.: PC2022-000723.
FINANCE DIRECTOR:
2. Discussion and action relative to the Capital Rollovers-FY2021/2022-2022/2023
3. Discussion and action regarding job description for Human Resources position within
the Finance Department.
4. Abatements to the 2021 Motor Vehicle tax roll - $7.23 (deceased)
RECREATION:
1. Discussion and action regarding awarding concession rights bid.
2. Discussion and action regarding change order for design work with Addaspace for Burr’s Hill Park improvements (previous contract approved October 12, 2021).
POLICE CHIEF:
1. Discussion and action regarding approval for the purchase of One (1) Police SUV & Equipment for the Warren Police Department in the total amount of $60,000.00 (pursuant to MA master price agreement/Plymouth County Municipal Vehicle Bid), from CMG Colonial Municipal Group, to be funded out of allocated Capital Account FY 22-23.
2. Discussion and action regarding approval to have Third Millennium Communications, Inc. to furnish and install Cat 6 Plenum Data Network cabling within the Warren Police Department, for $30,000.00 to be funded out of allocated Capital Account FY 22-23.
3. Discussion and action regarding approval of job description for Information Technology Specialist / Police Department.
TOWN CLERK:
1. Request approval to overspend the Advertising shared account (#01-510-00-2060) in the amount of $ 5,000.00.
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: 06/09/2022 S.O.S Website, Town Hall, and Library.