PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

PUBLIC COMMENT:

INTERVIEWS:

Economic Development Board-1 alternate position available

(10 members)

1.  

Planning Board- 1 position available (9 members)

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

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

1.

Warren Arts & Cultural Commission- 1 position 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 October 11, 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no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a council member or citizen, in which event the item will be withdrawn from the General Order of Business and considered in the normal sequence on the agenda.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, *P-2, *P-3, *P-4, *P-5, *P-6, *P-7, *P-8 (Pages 4 through 7)

PUBLIC HEARING:

PH-1

Public Hearing for renewal of 2022-2023 Alcoholic Beverage Licenses.

All licenses are subject to satisfaction of State Statute and Town Ordinance requirements before issuance no later than December 1, 2022.

PH-2

               Public Hearing for transfer of a BVL Beverage License to a BV Beverage License

            From: RoccOskar, LLC

                        d/b/a arc{hive} book + snackery

                        4 Market Street

                        Warren, RI 02885

PETITIONS:

*P-3

Request for renewal of Game Machine, Pool Table Licenses

BUSINESS NAME                                                          #POOL                       #GAME

                                                                                                TABLES                            MACHINES

1.     Clube Recreativo e Cultural Portuguese                             1                                             

2.     Open Frame, Inc. d/b/a/ Dudek Bowling Lanes                                                       6           

3.     Warren Portuguese American Club                         1                                             

4.   The Rhode House, Inc, d/b/a Hometown Tavern                1                                       

*P-5

Request renewal for Outdoor Dining

*P-6

            Request for New Year’s Eve -Extended Hours

            (Entertainment and Alcohol to end at 12:45 am- Close by 2:00 am)

                        From: The Rhode House, Inc.

                                    d/b/a Hometown Tavern

                                    632 Metacom Avenue

                                    Warren, RI 02885

*P-7

*P-8

            Request for New Year’s Eve -Extended Hours

            (Entertainment and Alcohol to end at 12:45 am- Close by 2:00 am)

                        From: 54 State Street, LLC

                                    d/b/a Bywater

                                    54 State Street

                                    Warren, RI 02885

*P-9

            Request for New Year’s Eve -Extended Hours

            (Entertainment and Alcohol to end at 12:45 am- Close by 2:00 am)

                        From: Galactic Theater

                                    440 Main Street

                                    Warren, RI 02885

*P-10

            Request for a Victualling license

            From: Elizabeth Khoury D/B/A Sweet Lizzie Eats                                   

                        691 Main Street (Hope & Main)

                        Warren, RI 02885

*P-11

Request approval of a Commercial Waste Permit

            Name of Business                                          Address

            Remy Smith Plumbing/Heating, LLC           231 Franklin Street, Warren, RI

P-12

            Request for a Victualling license

            From: Above & Beyond Catering Food LLC (Alcina Reis)

                        334 Metacom Avenue

                        Warren, RI 02885

**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 Barrington 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 Warren Harbor Management Commission regarding an update on the Harbor Management Plan.

**C-4

Letter of resignation from Economic Development Board member Gena Glickman.

NEW BUSINESS:

NB-1

Discussion and action regarding signage, parking, and traffic issues occurring on School Street.

SOLICITOR:

1.   Request a motion for Executive Session (closed session) pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5 (a)(2), potential litigation (Franklin Street sewer repairs).

2.   Request a motion for Executive Session (closed session) pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5 (a)(2), potential litigation (Italo-American Club)

FINANCE DIRECTOR:

1.  Revenues and Expenditures

TAX ASSESSOR:

1.  Abatement to the 2022 tax roll in the amount of $327.85.

BUILDING OFFICIAL:

1.     Discussion, action, and authorization for the Town Council President to sign the contract with Open Gov Software (funded through state program).

RECREATION DIRECTOR:

1. Discussion, action, and authorization for the Town Council President to sign an

    agreement with MyRec.com Recreation Management Software to provide software in

    the amount of $3,295.00 from the operational account (01-560-12-2010).

PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

 1. Authorization for the Town Manager and Director of Planning & Community

      Development to negotiate with McMahon Associates for a Parking Management Study.

TOWN CLERK:

1.   Discussion and action to start December 13, 2022, Town Council meeting at 6:00 pm.

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: 11/03/2022 S.O.S Website, Town Hall, and Library.