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WARREN TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

AGENDA

July 11, 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 July 11, 2023.

TOWN COUNCIL PRESIDENT:

Appointment of Board of Canvasser -1 Alternate (6-year term) (3 members and 2 alternates)

1. Nancy Fritz

APPOINTMENTS:

Ratification of Appointment of Director of Planning and Community Development and Planning Board Administrative Officer: Herbert Durfee

INTERVIEWS:

Conservation Commission – 1 position available (7 members)

Economic Development Board-1 alternate positions available (10 members + 2 alternates)

1. Paul Thomas Gordon 597 Main Street Warren, RI 02885

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

1. Terry de la Paz 25 Long Lane, Warren, RI 02885

Voluntary Historic District Committee-1 alternate position available

(5 members + 2 alternates)

Warren Recreation Board: 1 position available (5 members)

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:

Acceptance of June 13, 2023 Executive Session Minutes

Acceptance of June 13, 2023 Regular Scheduled Meeting Minutes

*CONSENT AGENDA:

*P-1, *P-2

ORDINANCE:

O-1

Chapter 13-Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions*, Article I. In General,

Section 13-5. Minors, possession, or consumption of alcoholic beverages in public places, etc. (1^st reading)

O-2

Chapter 32 – Zoning Article XV – Special Yard and Dimensional Requirements.

Sec. 32-88. - Authorized departures from yard regulations. (1^st reading)

O-3

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. (1st reading)

PUBLIC HEARING:

PH-1

Request for a Class BV Beverage Liquor License (P-3 & P-4)

From: Beneath the Garden, LLC

d/b/a The Upside Tavern

28 Market Street

Warren, RI 02885

PH-2

Request amendment of BV Beverage Liquor License to extend to an

additional room.

From: The Guild Warren, LLC

d/b/a The Guild Warren

99 Water Street

Warren, RI 02885

PETITIONS:

*P-1

Request to serve Alcohol Beverages Outside (Eastside Parking Lot Under Tent)

From: Clube Recreativo e Cultural Portuguese

132 Child Street

Warren, RI 02885

Date: Friday, August 11, 2023

Time: 5:00PM-12:00AM

Date: Saturday, August 12, 2023

Time: 5:00PM- 12:00AM

Date: Sunday, August 13, 2023

Time: 12:00PM- 10:00PM

Event: Annual Holy Ghost Feast 2023

*P-2

Request for Outside Entertainment License (Eastside Parking Lot under tent)

From: Clube Recreativo e Cultural Portuguese

132 Child Street

Warren, RI 02885

Date: Friday, August 11, 2023

Time: 6:00PM-12:00AM

Date: Saturday, August 12, 2023

Time: 6:00PM- 12:00AM

Date: Sunday, August 13, 2023

Time: 12:00PM- 10:00PM

Event: Annual Holy Ghost Feast 2021 (Band on Saturday, DJ on Sunday)

P-3

Request for a Victualling License (with PH-1)

From: Beneath the Garden, LLC

d/b/a The Upside Tavern

28 Market Street

Warren, RI 02885

Request for a Yearly Entertainment License (with PH-1)

From: Beneath the Garden, LLC

d/b/a The Upside Tavern

28 Market Street

Warren, RI 02885

P-5

Request for a One-Day Entertainment License

From: Nancy Towers

2 Privet Drive

Warren, RI 02885

Date: September 30, 2023

Time: 3:00pm-10:00pm

Place: 2 Privet Drive

Event: Wedding

Entertainment: DJ

P-6

Request for a Victualling License

From: 54 State Street, LLC (Kate Dickson)

d/b/a The Bakeshop

277 Water Street

Warren, RI 02885

P-7

Request for a Mobile Food Establishment (MFE) Permit

From: La Pinata (Diego Contreras)

520 Main Street

Warren, RI 02885

P-8 Request for a Mobile Food Establishment (MFE) Permit

From: GG’s Pretzels, LLC (Gina Ferrara & George Lefebvre)

606 Metacom Ave #3

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 Burrillville opposing Senate Bill 2023-137 and House Bill 2023-H5201 relating to Towns and Cities relief of injured and deceased Fire Fighters and Police officers’ presumption for heart disease and hypertension.

**C-3

Letter from State of Rhode Island State Traffic Commission to Senator Felag regarding traffic study at the intersection of Child Street. (Route 103 and Long

Lane)

**C-4

Data Reports – Kids Count & Meals and Beverage Tax Receipts.

OLD BUSINESS:

OB-1

Request to sign agreement for use of Town Land (Plat 22, Lot 38) (May agenda)

From: Arthur M. Franco

5 Country Road

Warren, RI 02885

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)

NEW BUSINESS:

NB-1

Discussion and action regarding dedication and naming of the Wastewater Treatment Facility in honor of John Jannitto. (The first chairman of the sewer commission during the first construction of the plant at a cost of $20 million dollars that only cost the taxpayers of Warren $ 1 million). (Councilman DePasquale)

SOLICITOR:

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

§ 42-46-5 (a) (2), for discussion and possible action regarding GC Warren

Gateway v. Town of Warren.

FINANCE DIRECTOR:

1. Revenues and Expenditures.

2. American Rescue Plan Expenditure -Quarterly Report

TAX ASSESSOR:

1. Discussion and action regarding abatement to the 2022 tax roll in the amount of

$8.10.

RECREATION DIRECTOR:

1. Discussion and action regarding Veteran’s Field Track renovation bid, to be paid by ARPA funding.

2. Discussion and action regarding awarding concession rights bid.

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR:

1. Discussion and action on purchase of KM Hotbox 4Ton Dump from CRAFCO Inc.

(Sourcewell Contract: 080521) in the amount of $ 36,762.22 plus shipping (to be

determined at date of purchase) from Capital Account 01-023-024-0014.

2. Discussion and action on purchase of URW Traffic Sign & Design System from URW America (Sole Source Supplier) in the amount of $21,995.00 from Capital Account 01-023-024-0015.

TOWN CLERK:

1. Discussion, action, and authorization for the Town Council President to sign the annual contract with Clerkbase for Retrieval System and Town Council Agenda & Minutes Processing in the amount of $3,995.00. (Budgeted FY- 2023-2024)

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: 07/06/2023 S.O.S Website, Town Hall, and Library.