(1) The applicant shall be at least one of the following: (a) a resident of the state and a qualified elector of the town; (b) a current full-time employee of the police department in good standing or (c) (a retired Warren police officer) a retired or previous full-time Police Officer of the Warren Police Department who separated from the Department in good standing. All appointments shall be at the Ddiscretion of the Chief of Police.

(2) The applicant shall present to the police chief a certificate from a physician licensed by the state that he or she is physically qualified to perform the duties of a special police officer/special constable.

(3) The applicant shall have taken and completed an accredited first aid, CPR, and other training courses as specified by the chief of police at the time of appointment.

(Ord. of 10-11-2011)

PETITIONS:

P-1

Request for a Victualling License

From: Carol Riley

Tatters Handmade Clothing & Afternoon Tea Room

324 Main Street

Warren, RI 02885

P-2

Request for a One Day Entertainment License

From: Christy Bergeson/Wilbur-Romano Funeral Home

615 Main Street

Warren, RI 02885

Date: February 17, 2024

Time: 6:30PM-8:30PM

Place: 615 Main Street

Warren, RI 02885

Entertainment: 4-Piece Band

Event: House Concert with Becky Chace to Benefit St. Mary of the Bay

P-3

Request for a Transfer of Victualling License

From: Michaela K. Balasco

d/b/a Balasco’s Pizza

254 Market Street

Warren, RI 02885

To: Saint George, Inc.

d/b/a Balasco’s Pizza (Mario Gamil)

254 Market Street

Warren, RI 02885

P-4

Request for a One Day Entertainment License

From: Charles Staton, Jr.

48 Kinnicutt Avenue

Warren, RI 02885

Date: June 22, 2024

Time: 3:00PM-11:00PM

Place: 48 Kinnicutt Avenue

Warren, RI 02885

Entertainment: 5-Person Band

Event: Wedding

**CORRESPONDENCE:

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

**C-1

Bristol County Water Authority Monthly Report.

**C-2

Letter of appreciation from Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer W. Fairbank, Visiting Nurse/Home & Hospice.

**C-3

Resolution from the Chariho Regional School District in Support of Full Funding of Categorical Transportation Aid as Outlined in RIGL § 16-7.2-6.

**C-4

Resolution of the Water and Sewer Commission from the Town of Jamestown relative to Request Certain Amendments to Chapter 15 of Title 46 of the General Laws.

**C-5

Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton in Support of Full Funding of Categorical

Transportation Aid as Outlines IN RIGL § 16-7.2-6.

**C-6

Bristol Warren Regional School Committee Resolution Requesting Change to Transportation Region.

**C-7

Resolution of the Town of Hopkinton in Support of Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns 2024 Legislative Priorities.

**C-8

Letter in Support of the Re-Authorization of the Affordable Connectivity Act/Program from the Town of Warren to the Congressional Delegation District #001.

**C-9

The Warren Conservation Commission 2023 Annual Report.

**C-10

The Warren Harbor Commission 2023 Annual Report.

**C-11

Resignation letter from Voluntary Historic District Committee member Christine Gorman.

**C-12

Resignation letter from Warren Planning Board alternate member James H. Patterson.

NEW BUSINESS:

NB-1

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

NB-2

Letter from Beverly J. Dupere regarding various problems on Nobert Street.

NB-3

Update and 2023 Annual Report from Hope & Main

SOLICITOR:

1. Discussion and action regarding the Town Hall chimney repairs.

2. Discussion and action regarding Municipal Court / Town Clerk’s Office.

3. Discussion and action regarding Garber Brothers Inc. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Court.

4. Request a motion for Executive Session (closed session) Pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5

Sub Section (a) (2) (proposed IBPO contract).

5. Action on matters discussed in executive session.

FINANCE DIRECTOR:

1. Request permission to overspend Street Lighting account # 01-510-00-2185 in the amount of $40,000.

TAX ASSESSOR:

1. Abatement to the 2023 tax roll in the amount of $236.32

Additions to the 2023 tax roll in the amount of $903.51

TOWN PLANNER:

1. Jamiel’s Park restoration project-Phase 3.

o Update on Grant funding.

o Discussion, action, and authorization for Town Council President to sign the contract amendment No. 2-updated design and permitting services with Fuss & O’Neill for Jamiel’s Park Restoration Project-Phase 3.

o Discuss and authorize application to the Narragansett Bay & Water Restoration Fund (BWRF) to help fund the Jamiel's Park Restoration Project - Phase 3.

o Discuss and authorize the amount not to exceed $1,500 allowing Fuss & O'Neill to prepare the BWRF application due February 28, 2024.

RECREATION DIRECTOR:

1. Discussion and action regarding Memorial Bench 2024 pricing.

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: 02-8-2024 S.O.S Website, Town Hall, Police Department, and Library.