Introduction given by Bristol Warren Regional School Committee Chairperson Nichola Piper
Bond Presentation which includes a tax rate impact analysis presented by Danielle Carey, Director of Finance & Administration, BWRSD
Presentation regarding Stage II Necessity of Construction Projects presented by Chad Crittenden, PMA Consultants.

INTERVIEWS:

Conservation Commission – 1 position available (7 members)

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

1. Ana Margarita Cabrera 21 Federal Street Apt.1, 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)

1. Margaret Back 1 Cherry Street Apt. 2, Warren, RI 02885

Warren Recreation Board: 1 position available (5 members)

RE-APPOINTMENT:

TAX ASSESSMENT BOARD OF REVIEW:

1. Julie A. Coelho 11 Central Avenue, Warren, RI 02885

2. Douglas W. Gablinske 5 Pokanoket Trail, Warren RI 02885

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:

Acceptance of May 9, 2023 Regular Scheduled Meeting Minutes

Acceptance of May 15, 2023 Final Budget Meeting Minutes

Acceptance of May 30, 2023 Special Town Council Meeting Minutes

ORDINANCE:

O-1

Chapter 9-Garbage, Trash and Refuse, Article III. Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling, Section 9-58. Bulk Items. (2^nd reading)

PETITIONS:

P-1

Request for permission to waive application fees for a sign variance

and a waiver for the permit fees for the signs at all three preserves.

From: Warren Land Conservation Trust, Inc. (E. Jenny K. Flanagan)

P.O. Box 565

Warren, RI 02885

Where: Sowams Meadows Preserve

Toweset Landing Preserve

Jacob’s Point Preserve

P-2

Request for a Holiday Sales License

From: Patriotic Displays (Ronald Louro)

428 Child Street (Under a Tent)

Warren, RI 02885

P-3

Request to install 10 new poles: side of Touisset Road

(Due to limited tree trimming access)

From: Rhode Island Energy/The Narragansett Electric

Location: Touisset Road, Warren, RI (WR#30777496)

P-4

Request to use Warren Town Beach on Sunday mornings from July 2-September 2, 2023, at 7:30am for free yoga instruction.

From: Jeffrey J. Brown

31 Meadowbrook Drive

Barrington, RI 02806

P-5

Request for a Class F1 Beverage License

From: Imago Gallery/Linda Megathlin

36 Market Street

Warren, RI 02885

Date: August 5, 2023

Time: 6:30pm-10:00pm

Place: 36 Market Street

Event: Midsummer Spritzer

P-6

Request from the Recreation Board to Amend 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.

**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 Richmond in opposition to Rhode Island Gun Control Legislation.

**C-3

Resolution from the Town of Richmond in support of FY 2024 proposed infrastructure funds.

**C-4

Resolution from the Town of Little Compton in support of enabling legislation authorizing tax amnesty periods for municipalities (H5602, Slater / S879, Felag).

**C-5

Resolution from the Town of Portsmouth to Join the Town of Jamestown in support to request to RIDEM for the south gould island public recreation plan.

**C-6

Resolution from the Town of Tiverton in support of the Restoration of General Revenue Sharing to Cities and Towns.

**C-7

Resolution from the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee in Support of Extension of School Construction Deadline as Outlined in 2023-S0454 H5792.

OLD BUSINESS:

OB-1

Discussion and action regarding residential sticker for the transfer station.

OB-2

Final Adoption of FY-2023-2024 Budget

NEW BUSINESS:

NB-1

Letter from Victor R. Westgate regarding the kayak slips.

NB-2

Discussion and action regarding long-term ecological monitoring at Brito Park

salt marsh.

NB-3

Discussion and action regarding the original design sign plans for the raised crosswalks at the beach and construct the original traffic calming permanent raised crosswalks. (Councilman DePasquale)

NB-4

Discussion and action regarding conversations with the water authority for the future use of the protected watershed lands. (Councilman DePasquale)

TOWN MANAGER:

1. Discussion and action regarding letter from RIPTA on Safe Street and Roads for All

Action Plan Grant.

2. Discussion and action regarding approval for a small parking area (4-6 spaces) to be

installed on the south side of the bike path on Long Lane.

SOLICITOR:

1. Discussion and action regarding Harbor Management Plan.

2. 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.

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

§ 42-46-5 (a) (2), litigation update regarding New England Bridge & Building v.

Town of Warren.

FINANCE DIRECTOR:

1. Revenues and Expenditures.

2. Discussion and action regarding FY23 ARP (Revenue Replacement) Spending Report

and Reallocations”

3. Discussion and action relative to the Capital Rollovers-FY2023 to FY2024

4. Discussion and action regarding abatement to the 2019 Motor Vehicle tax roll in the amount of $73.28.

TAX ASSESSOR:

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

$121.57.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR:

1. Discussion and action regarding 10% deposit to purchase New Steel Ejector Trailer

from KNL Holdings/Steco, Inc in the amount of $99,087.00 from capital account #01-

022-23-0019 and the remainder to come out of the FY 24 Capital account titled

Transfer Trailer.

RECREATION DIRECTOR:

1. Discussion and action on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) from National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) regarding a grant in the amount of $70,000.00 for Mentoring Youth Impacted by Substance Misuse.

2. Discussion and action regarding awarding concession rights bid.

FIRE CHIEF:

1. Discussion, action, and approval to purchase 1-2023 Lifeline Ambulance from Specialty Vehicles Inc. in the amount of $373,260.00 from the Capital Account (01- 022-23-0029) (Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) purchase agreement).

POLICE CHIEF:

1. Request permission to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for data

sharing with Flock Camera Systems.

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: 6/08/2023 S.O.S Website, Town Hall, and Library.