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AGENDA

January 10, 2023

Town Hall, Town Council Chambers

514 Main Street

6:00 PM (Public Hearings will begin at 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 HEARING:

FY2023-2024 BUDGET

1. Discussion and action regarding the start time for Budget Meetings/Public Hearings.

2. Discuss and solicit comments from residents related to goals and objectives for the Fiscal Year 2023/2024

Warren Town Charter -Article XVIII. Budget Section 18.09

Initial Budget Hearing

The Town Council shall schedule a public hearing no later than January 15 for the

purpose of discussing and soliciting comments from the residents relating to the

general goals and objectives of the budget for the next fiscal year, prior to the

preparation and presentation of a proposed budget by the Town Manager. Matters for

discussion and consideration may include, without limitation, any increase or decrease

in taxes, proposed new projects, contractual obligations, and other items affecting the

budget. Notice of the hearing shall be published no less than ten (10) calendar days prior to the hearing.

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 January 10, 2023.

PROCLAMATION:

Human Rights Day

RE-APPOINTMENT:

1. Tree Warden -Stephen Patistea 10 Kenny Drive, Warren, RI 02885

RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT:

1. Ratification of the appointment of Alison Ring as interim Planning Board Administrative Officer and approval of amended professional services agreement.

INTERVIEWS:

Economic Development Board-1 full and 1 alternate position available

(10 members)

1. Donald H. Mead 39 Bradford Street, Warren, RI 02885

Planning Board- 1 alternate position available (7 members + 2 alternates)

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

Town Sergeant – 1 position

1. Arthur M Franco 5 Country Road, Warren RI 02885

Voluntary Historic District Committee -4 yr. term (5 members + 2 alternates)

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:

Acceptance of December 13, 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 (see page 3)

ORDINANCE:

O-1

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

Division 3-Rent Control, Section 4-144 Short-Term Residential Rentals. (1^st reading)

(Continued from December 13, 2022, Meeting)

PUBLIC HEARING:

PH-1

Request for a Designated Disability Parking Space.

(Continued from December 13, 2022)

From: Deborah Krous

16 Asselin Street

Warren, RI 02885

PH-2

Public Hearing for a Transfer of BV Beverage and Victualling License

From: Crossroads Restaurant Corp.

d/b/a Crossroad Pub

133 Market Street

Warren, RI 02885

To: VK Holdings, Inc.

Crossroads Restaurant

133 Market Street

Warren, RI 02885

PETITIONS:

*P-1

Request approval of a Commercial Waste Permit

Name of Business Address

Derek’s Lawn Care, LLC 394 Metacom Avenue, Apt 8, Warren, RI

P-2

Request to install new Pole #3 for a new duplex at end of the street

From: Narragansett Electric & Verizon New England, Inc.

Location: North Cornell Avenue, Warren, RI (WR#30648207)

**CORRESPONDENCE:

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

**C-1

Bristol County Water Authority Monthly Report.

**C-2

Warren Parks and Recreation Department 2022 Annual Report.

**C-3

Warren Voluntary Historic District Committee 2022 Annual Report.

**C-4

Warren Zoning Board 2022 Annual Report.

**C-5

Warren Arts & Culture Commission 2022 Annual Report.

**C-6

Warren Parks and Recreation Board 2022 Annual Report.

**C-7

Warren Conservation Commission 2022 Annual Report.

**C-8

Letter of resignation from Economic Development Board member Zachary Weinberger.

**C-9

Letter of resignation from Discover Newport member Bob Rulli.

OLD BUSINESS:

OB-1

Discussion and action regarding the bid for Storage, Bathrooms, Concession & Office Facilities at Burr’s Hill Park.

NEW BUSINESS:

NB-1

Discussion and action regarding the extension of the contract with Fuss & O’Neill for on-call engineering services.

SOLICITOR:

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

§ 42-46-5 (a) (2), litigation update on Pereira v. Town of Warren.

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

§ 42-46-5 (a) (2), potential litigation regarding personnel matters.

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

§ 42-46-5 (a) (2), litigation update regarding GC Warren Gateway v. Town of Warren.

FINANCE DIRECTOR:

1. Revenues and Expenditures.

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR:

1. Discussion and action regarding repairs to the town hall roof.

2. Update on the status of the tree located alongside Town Hall (on Town property).

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: 01/05/2023 S.O.S Website, Town Hall, and Library.