WARREN TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
October 11, 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 Deputy Clerk Jessica Capaldi (jcapaldi@townofwarren-ri.gov) no later than 4:00 PM on October 11, 2022.
RECOGNITION:
RI Prep Bowling Team - 7-9-year-olds
Joshua Rodyn Coach Michael Remy
Sophia Neth Coach Kenny Rego
Jaxon Perry
RI Bantam Bowling Team – 10-12-year-olds
Lacey Bento Coach Sandy Remy
Matthew Hastie
Alexis Rivera
Dylan Bento
Jonathan Rybak
Carlos Rivera - Jr Division
Ethan Bento - Jr Division
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. Kristin Nancy Read, 40 Cherry Street, Warren, RI 02885
2. Dr. Joan Brenner Coltrain, 1 Stonegate Road, Warren, RI 02885
Economic Development Board-1 alternate position available
(10 members)
1.
Planning Board-1 Position- 1 position available (9 members)
1.
Tax Board of Assessment Review-1 position available (5 members)
1.
Warren Arts & Cultural Commission- 1 position available ( 9 members)
1.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
Acceptance of September 6, 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no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a council member or citizen, in which event the item will be withdrawn from the General Order of Business and considered in the normal sequence on the agenda.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,
ORDINANCE:
Chapter 7 – Finance & Taxation, Article 1
Section 7-8 American Rescue Plan Act funds and designation of the Finance Director as the receiving and reporting authority. (2nd reading)
Chapter 4-Buildings and Building Regulations, Article VI. Housing
Division 3-Rent Control, Section 4-144 Short-Term Residential Rentals. (1st reading)
PETITIONS:
Request approval of a Commercial Waste Permit
Name of Business Address
Hunky Dory 40 Market Street, Warren, RI 02885
Request for a Victualling license
From: Caribe and Co LLC
691 Main Street (Hope & Main)
Warren, RI 02885
Request for a One Day Entertainment License
From: Davison Bolster
53 State Street
Warren, RI 02885
Date: November 6, 2022
Time: 1:00PM-4:00PM
Place: Coffee Depot, 501 Main Street, Warren, RI 02885
Entertainment: 1 Acoustic Guitar Player
Event: Art Exhibit
Request for a Class F Beverage License
From: Davison Bolster
Date: November 6, 2022
Time: 1:00PM- 4:00PM
Place: Coffee Depot, 501 Main Street, Warren, RI 02885
Event: Art Exhibit
**CORRESPONDENCE:
**These items are received and filed with no other action taken.
Bristol County Water Authority Monthly Report.
Narragansett Electric Company (RI Energy) - Warren #5 Substation and Distribution Line Upgrades Project - Warren and Barrington, RI.
Resolution from the Town of Coventry designating September 24, 2022, as the first Coventry Community Wellness Day.
Letter of Thanks to the Town Council from Catherine Michael regarding her daughter’s wedding.
Letter from Thomas Gordon regarding the dedication of the Dispatch Center.
OLD BUSINESS:
Discussion and action regarding license and indemnification agreement between the Town of Warren and Bristol County Water Authority to install meter reading equipment on antenna pole located on the property of Touisset Fire Company Station 6.
NEW BUSINESS:
Discussion and action regarding letter from Natercia Gomes 387 Market Street,
Warren, RI requesting a Kennel Ordinance change.
Discussion and action on the removal of the backstop and cement bleachers at Burr’s Hill Park for the creation of a walkway and grove of trees. (Councilman DePasquale)
NB-3
Discussion, action, and policy to reduce loitering and vandalism at Jamiel’s Park and all recreational facilities. (Councilman DePasquale)
SOLICITOR:
1. Discussion and action on claim of Richard Wood.
FINANCE DIRECTOR:
2. Quarterly reporting on the American Rescue Plan.
BUILDING OFFICIAL:
1. Discussion, action, and authorization for the Town Council President to sign the contract with Open Gov Software.
RECREATION DIRECTOR:
1. Request to reject bid for Veteran’s Field Track Repair.
2. Request to reject the bid and negotiate with the bidder for Jamiel’s Park Softball Field Renovation.
TOWN CLERK:
1. Request the Town Council to award and authorize the Town Council President to sign an Agreement with Avenu Insights & Analytics for Records Management and Imaging System.
2. Discussion and action to start November 7, 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: 10/06/2022 S.O.S Website, Town Hall, and Library.