WARREN TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
August 8, 2023
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 August 8, 2023.
RECOGNITION:
Elizabeth (Betty) Hoague-20 Years as Director of the Warren Senior Center
PROCLAMATION:
Small Business Administration -70th Celebration.
INTERVIEWS:
Conservation Commission – 1 position available (7 members)
1.
Warren Recreation Board: 1 position available (5 members)
1.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
Acceptance of July 11, 2023, Executive Session Minutes
Acceptance of July 11, 2023, Regular Scheduled Meeting Minutes
*CONSENT AGENDA:
*P-1, *P-2
ORDINANCE:
Chapter 13-Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions*, Article I. In General,
Section 13-5. Minors, possession, or consumption of alcoholic beverages in public places, etc. (2nd reading)
Chapter 32 – Zoning Article XV – Special Yard and Dimensional Requirements.
Sec. 32-88. - Authorized departures from yard regulations. (2nd reading)
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)
PETITIONS:
*P-1
Request approval of a Commercial Waste Permit
Name of Business Address
I3 Broadband 57 Everett Street
*P-2
Request for a Victualling License
From: Hi Bar Lo Bar, LLC
d/b/a Hi Bar Lo Bar
691 Main Street ( Hope & Main)
Warren, RI 02885
Request for a Mobile Food Establishment (MFE) Permit
From: Mumsy’s Ice Cream Delights
6 Grove Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
Request for a Tattoo License
From: Eclectic Body Art & Healing Studio
Shyanne Robberson
446 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
Request for a Tattoo License
From: Eclectic Body Art & Healing Studio
Victoria Alden
446 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
Request for a Tattoo License
From: Eclectic Body Art & Healing Studio
John Marcus
446 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
Request for a Tattoo License
From: Eclectic Body Art & Healing Studio
Olivia Gramolini
446 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
**CORRESPONDENCE:
**These items are received and filed with no other action taken.
Bristol County Water Authority Monthly Report.
Correspondence from Kristin Harris, Research Coordinator for the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum on behalf of the Boston Tea Party Participant Memorial Program.
OLD BUSINESS:
Discussion and action regarding Parking Study. (Economic Development Board)
OB-2
Discussion and action on cost analysis regarding the original design plans for the raised crosswalks at the beach and construct the original traffic calming permanent raised crosswalks. (Councilman DePasquale) (Continued from July 11, 2023)
NEW BUSINESS:
Discussion and action regarding MOU for statewide natural gas supply procurement.
Discussion and action regarding allocation of opioid settlement funds to the 2023 International Overdose Awareness Day Candlelight Vigil and Walk on August 31, 2023 ($2,500).
Discussion on letter from Sarah Normandin regarding possible change to Ordinance Chapter 3 – Animals and Fowl, Section 3-2.5 Maximum fowl permitted.
Discussion and action regarding an Ad Hoc Committee to be formed for the celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in July 2026. (Letter from Sarah Weed and Letter from Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Semi-Quincentennial Anniversary)
NB-5
Discussion and action regarding items pertaining to Planning and Zoning involving the Market to Metacom corridor and our Gateway corridor.
(Vice President Calenda)
TOWN MANAGER:
1. Letter from Town Manager regarding Temporary Absence September 10, 2023-September 15, 2023.
2. Discussion and action regarding the allocation of ARPA funds to the replacement of the Wastewater Treatment Facility boiler pumps and piping.
FINANCE DIRECTOR:
TAX ASSESSOR:
1) Abatement to the 2023 tax roll in the amount of $2,208.49
2) Additions to the 2023 tax roll in the amount of $16,644.10
PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
1.
· Discussion and action regarding the Town's USDA-RD grant application to help fund a Warren Police Department 2023 Chevy Tahoe 4WD.
· Discussion and approval for the purchase of One (1) 2023 Police Chevy Tahoe & Equipment for the Warren Police Department in the total of $66,365.16.(Pursuant to master price agreement)
2. Discussion and action regarding a Community Rating System (CRS) Coordinator.
3. Discussion and action regarding update to the Zoning Ordinance & Subdivision Regulations.
POLICE CHIEF:
1. Discussion and action regarding the purchase of Active Shooter Gear from AAA Police Supply in the amount of $20,000.00 funded out of the allocated Capital Account #01-023-24-0018. (Sole source procurement)
2. Discussion and action regarding the purchase of Side Arm Replacement from Whitmer Public Safety Group in the amount not to exceed $25,000.00 funded out of the allocated Capital Account #01-023-24-0018. (Pursuant to master price agreement)
TOWN CLERK:
1. Discussion, action, and approval for the Town Council President to sign the Sales Order with Avenu for Image Enhancement in the amount of $3,705.00. FY23-24 Document Management #01-560-02-2320.
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: 08/03/2023 S.O.S Website, Town Hall, and Library.