WARREN TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
January 9, 2024
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 HEARING:
FY2024-2025 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 2024/2025
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 9, 2024.
RE-APPOINTMENT (Discussion and Potential Action):
Housing Court Judge – 1 yr. term
John J. Rego-29 Long Lane, Warren, RI 02885
Planning Board-3 yr. term
Ashley Medeiros-15 Colin Circle, Warren, RI 02885
INTERVIEWS (Discussion and Potential Action):
Bristol-Warren Regional School Joint Finance Committee-1 position available
(3 members)
1.
Conservation Commission – 1 position available (7 members)
1.
Economic Development Board-1 position available (9 members + 2 alternates)
1.
Juvenile Hearing Board-2 positions available (5 members + alternates)
1.
Planning Board-1 position available (7 members + 2 alternates)
1. Ms. Terry de la Paz, 25 Long Lane, Warren, RI 02885
RI 250th Commission-7 positions available (13 members)
1.
Voluntary Historic District Committee-1 position available (5 members + 2 alternates)
1.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
Acceptance of December 12, 2023 Regular Scheduled Meeting Minutes
Acceptance of December 12, 2023 Executive Session Minutes
Acceptance of December 15, 2023 Special 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, *P-2, *P-3
ORDINANCE:
(a) Leaf, lawn, and garden matter contained in paper bags will be picked up curbside on regular collection days weekly from April 1 until December 1 31. Christmas trees will be picked up curbside on regular collection days from January 1 through January 31.
(b) Chipping program: Brush will be collected and chipped by the department of public works by appointment only with the following restrictions:
(1) Piles must be placed curbside on the day of collection, or as instructed by the department of public works.
(2) Piles must be no higher than three (3) feet and no wider than four (4) feet.
(3) Brush larger than four (4) inches in circumference will not be accepted.
(4) No logs or stumps will be accepted.
(5) No piles generated by landscapers will be accepted.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Public Hearing for a Transfer of Class A Beverage License
(continued from December 12, 2023, Town Council meeting)
254 Market Street
Warren, RI 02885
To: Baba Sameeh, Inc.
d/b/a Malik’s Liquors
254 Market Street
Warren, RI 02885
PETITIONS:
*P-1
Request approval of a Commercial Waste Permit
Name of Business Address
O & G Studio, LLC 30 Cutler Street, Unit 220, Warren, RI
*P-2
Request for Extended Hours for the annual Carnaval Celebration
From: Clube Recreativo e Cultural Portuguese
132 Child Street
Warren, RI 02885
Saturday, February 10, 2024-until 2:00am
Sunday, February 11, 2024-until 2:00am
Saturday, February 24, 2024-until 2:00am
*P-3
Request for a Victualling License
From: Bad Egg LLC
d/b/a Baba Yaga Chili Crisp
691 Main Street (Hope & Main)
Warren, RI 02885
Request for a Holiday Sales License
From: Core Fitness of Warren, LLC
d/b/a Planet Fitness
601 Metacom Avenue
Warren, RI 02885
P-5 Request for a Tattoo License Transfer of Location
From: 1001 Troubles Tattoo
512 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
New Address: 464 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
Request for a One Day Entertainment License
From: E. Jenny K. Flanagan
46 Washington Street
Warren, RI 02885
Date: July 28, 2024
Time: 11:00AM-4:00PM
Place: 46 Washington Street
Warren, RI 02885
Entertainment: Live Music-5 Piece Band (Otis Read and the Lucky Band)
Event: 40th Anniversary
**CORRESPONDENCE:
**These items are received and filed with no other action taken.
Bristol County Water Authority Monthly Report.
Public Notice from Rhode Island Department of Administration State Planning Council, Transportation Advisory Committee regarding Rhode Island Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Public Participation Plan (PPP) 2024 Limited Update.
Letter from Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management regarding Warren Wastewater Treatment Facility-RIA-410-Closure.
The Warren Arts and Cultural Commission 2023 Annual Report.
The Warren Zoning Board 2023 Annual Report.
Resignation Letter from Warren Planning Board member Brett V. Beaubien.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and action regarding Blount storm water pipe agreement.
TOWN MANAGER:
1. Ratification of appointment of Finance Director David Burlingame.
2. Discussion and action regarding Rail Replacement in the Sewer Department.
3. Discussion, action, and authorization to allocate funds from the American Rescue Act (ARPA) to the sewer Department Rails project not to exceed $45,000.00.
4. Discussion and action to deallocate all previous American Recue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
TOWN PLANNER:
1. Discussion, action, and authorization for the Town Planner (in Collaboration with the Town Tree Warden and the DPW Director) to submit a RI Urban Forestry Technical Assistance Grant Application - No Town Match Required - Seeking Technical Assistance to Prepare a Street Tree Inventory, Tree Care, and Funding Plan for Future Consideration by the Town Council.
2. Review, consideration, and authorization for the Town Council President to sign Letter of Support for broadband technology consulting services proposal between Mission Broadband, Inc., and the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce whose scope of work geographically includes the Town of Warren.
3. Discussion, action, and authorization for the Town Council President to sign Letter of Support for University of Rhode Island (URI) Ocean Engineering’s application to the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) 2023-ASCE 7-22 standards grant program.
4. 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 Jamiels Park Restoration Project-Phase 3.
5. Discussion and action regarding EDA Application for Warren Wastewater Treatment
Facility- electrical upgrades project.
FIRE CHIEF:
1. Discussion, action, and authorization from the Town Council to retain funds from the sale of the Maxim Fire Truck, GMC Yukon, and Ford Expedition in the amount of $9,550.00 to be used to re-purchase our 2016 Rescue in the amount of $8,500.00.
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: 01-04-2024 S.O.S Website, Town Hall, and Library.