Appointment of Alison Ring as interim Planning Board Administrative Officer and approval of amended professional services agreement. (Continued from January 10, 2023, Town Council meeting)

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:

Acceptance of January 10, 2023, Regular Scheduled Meeting Minutes

Acceptance of January 30, 2023, Town Council/ Legislation Scheduled Meeting Minutes

Acceptance of February 8, 2023, Special Scheduled Meeting Minutes

*CONSENT AGENDA:

*P-1

ORDINANCE:

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

Division 3-Rent Control, Section 4-144 Short-Term Residential Rentals. (2^nd reading)

PETITIONS:

*P-1

Request for Extended Hours for the annual Carnaval Celebration

From: Clube Recreativo & Cultural Portuguese DeWarren

132 Child Street

Warren, RI 02885

Saturday, February 18, 2023 – 4:00pm-2:00am.

Saturday, March 4, 2023 – 4:00pm – 2:00am.

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Request for a Class F Beverage License (Beer & Wine)

From: Washington Lodge #3 -Free Masons (Alan Scott Mlynek)

45 Manning Street

Warren, RI 02885

Date: March 1, 2023

Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Place: 39 Baker Street, Warren RI 02885

Event: Paint Night

**CORRESPONDENCE:

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

**C-1

Bristol County Water Authority Monthly Report.

**C-2

Warren Tree Commission 2022 Annual Report

**C-3

Resolution from the Town of Exeter urging rejection of changes to the Rhode Island Enabling Act as proposed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives Land Use Commission dated November 10, 2022

**C-4

Resolution from the Town of Richmond urging the Rhode Island General Assembly to make Juneteenth Independence Day an Official State Holiday.

**C-5

Resolution from the Town of Foster urging rejection of changes to the Rhode Island Enabling act as proposed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives of Land Use Commission dated November 10, 2022.

**C-6

Resolution from the Town of Tiverton seeking the General Assembly Authority to License Short-Term Rental (STR) by municipalities.

**C-7

Town of Warren Resolution in support of Primary Election Dates 2023-

H5309-17-15- 1. Date of Primaries.

**C-8

Resignation letter from Warren Recreation Board member Geoffrey Keegan.

**C-9

Town Manager’s “State of the Town Report”.

OLD BUSINESS:

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Discussion and action on the finalization of the new town signs.

(Councilman DePasquale)

NEW BUSINESS:

NB-1

Discussion and action regarding acceptance of public improvements- North Pump Station (sewer).

NB-2

Discussion and action regarding on-call planning consulting services / Weston & Sampson (Master Price Agreement #584)

NB-3

Discussion and action regarding approval of the cooperative agreement with Statewide Planning for the Route 114 resilience study.

NB-4

Discussion and action regarding the installation of multiple signs on Asylum Road and the Installation of an Emergency Call Tower on town property adjacent to the access road at the Kickemuit Sports Field.

NB-5

Discussion and action regarding energy management consulting contract.

TOWN MANAGER:

1. Discussion and action regarding Peracidic Acid Study for the Wastewater Treatment Facility

SOLICITOR:

1. Request a motion for the executive session (closed session) pursuant to RIGL

§ 42-46-5 (a) (2), litigation update regarding the opioid settlement.

2. Request a motion for the executive session (closed session) pursuant to RIGL

§ 42-46-5 (a) (1 ), Police Chief’s contract

3. Discussion and action regarding Harbor Management Plan.

FINANCE DIRECTOR:

1. Revenues and Expenditures.

2. American Rescue Plan Expenditure Report.

TAX ASSESSOR:

1. Discussion on revaluation.

RECREATION DIRECTOR:

1. Discussion and action regarding waiver of fees for Spring Performance at Burr’s Hill Park from Mt Hope High School Music Department.

2. Discussion and action regarding Sowams Heritage Area Project – August 6, 2023

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR:

1. Discussion and action and authorization for the Council President to sign an agreement for the installation of a new AC unit in the new Government Center Server room by Energy One. (Master Price Agreement) to be funded out of existing funds from Warren Police Department Capital Account 01-007-08-0009, $9,950.00 and out of Capital Account 06-016-17-0004, $9,450.00.

2. Discussion and action authorization for the DPW Director Brian Wheeler to sign the lease agreement with Ricoh USA for a 60-month lease of RICOH MPC4504-RM copier under State Contract PA 3683749.

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: 2/9/2023 S.O.S Website, Town Hall, and Library.