*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no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a council member or citizen, in which event the item will be withdrawn from the General Order of Business and considered in the normal sequence on the agenda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, *P-4,

ORDINANCE:

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Chapter 7-FINANCE AND TAXATION

Article I. In General (2^nd reading)

~~Sec. 7-1. - Committee on finance~~

~~(a) Election; composition. There shall be elected annually a committee on finance forthe town, to consist of three (3) members.~~

~~(b) Powers and duties. The committee on finance, or a majority of the membersthereof, shall annually audit the town treasurer's report. A majority of the membersof the finance committee are hereby authorized and empowered to hire money whenneeded, for the use of the town, and to repay the same or any other claim for loanupon the town, and the notes and other obligations given for the hire of money asaforesaid shall be signed by the town treasurer and countersigned by the town clerk,~~ ~~under such provisions as now are or may be hereafter made by the town for themaking and issuing of notes or other obligations by the town treasurer in the name~~ ~~of the town.~~

(Code 1967, §§ 12-1, 12-2)

Sec. 7-1- Budget Committee

(a) There shall be a budget committee consisting of three (3) members appointed by the Town Council for a term of three (3) years. The terms of the members shall be staggered, so that no more than one member's term shall expire in a calendar year. The initial appointments to the budget committee shall be for the terms of one (1), two (2) and three (3) years, and thereafter for terms of three years for each member. The budget committee shall serve as an Advisory Board to the Town Council.

(b) The budget committee shall:

(1) Review the Town's financial statements on a quarterly basis, including, but not limited to the receipt of revenues and appropriations of funds.

(2) Report to the Town Council on a quarterly basis on the Town's financial status.

(3) Perform any other review of the Town's finances as may be assigned to the budget committee from time to time by the Town Council.

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Chapter 18-STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, Article I. In General

Sec. 18-7 Drainage of water into any street is generally prohibited. (1^st reading)

(a) No person or business shall pump or allow water to drain in any manner whatsoever, directly, or indirectly, onto any street or road within the town from any source, that would in any manner create a hazardous condition or cause damage to a public way or sidewalk, except in emergency situations where the Town of Warren DPW Director or designee shall be advised and give consent prior to any discharge activities commencing.

(b) Natural drainage from driveways and lawns is specifically exempt from the requirements of this section.

(c) Violations and penalties.

(1) Any person or business that has been found to violate the provisions of this section by the Town of Warren DPW Director shall first be warned in writing and given thirty

(30) days to correct the violation. If the violation is not corrected within thirty (30)

days of the date the notice of violation is sent, the person or business shall be fined a

sum not [to] exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each day of the violation.

(2) Any person or business fined under the provisions of this article shall have the right to appeal the finding of violation within fifteen (15) days of service of the notice

thereof. Such appeals shall be taken to the Warren Municipal Court.

(Ord. of 3-10-2020)

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CHAPTER 4-BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS*

Article VI. Housing Code, Division 4-Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Sec.4-158-Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. (1^st Reading)

(a) There shall be an Affordable Housing Advisory Committee consisting of five (5) members appointed by the Town Council for a term of two (2) years. The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee shall serve as an advisory board to the Town Council.

(b) The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee shall:

(1) Review the Town’s Comprehensive Plan on an as needed basis and recommend amendments to the Town Council to achieve the goal that ten (10%) percent of Warren’s housing stock shall be affordable as defined by Rhode Island Housing.

(2) Advise the Town Council on ways and means to make housing affordable to Warren residents.

(3) Identify suitable properties for development as affordable housing and make recommendations to the Town Council regarding suitable development thereof.

(4) Perform any other review regarding affordable housing as may be assigned to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee from time-to-time by the Town Council.

PETITIONS:

*P-1

Request for a Victualling License

From: (The) Intuitive Kitchen, LLC (Marissa Joinson and Caitlin McHenry)

691 Main Street (Hope & Main)

Warren, RI 02885

*P-2

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 9, 2024

Time: 6:00PM-12:00AM

Date: Saturday, August 10, 2024

Time: 5:00PM- 12:00AM

Date: Sunday, August 11, 2024

Time: 10:00AM- 10:00PM

Event: Annual Holy Ghost Feast 2024

*P-3

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 9, 2024

Time: 6:00PM-12:00AM

Date: Saturday, August 10, 2024

Time: 5:00PM- 12:00AM

Date: Sunday, August 11, 2024

Time: 12:00PM- 10:00PM

Event: Annual Holy Ghost Feast 2024 (one man band on Friday and Saturday, DJ on Sunday)

*P-4

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

From: Clube Recreativo e Cultural Portuguese

132 Child Street

Warren, RI 02885

Date: Sunday September 1, 2024

Time: 11:00AM-7:00PM

Event: Annual Clambake

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Request for a Class F Beverage License

From: St Mary of the Bay Food Pantry (Wendy Baker)

645 Main Street

Warren, RI 02885

Date: October 19, 2024

Time: 5:00PM-8:00PM

Place: St. Mary of the Bay

645 Main Street

Warren, RI 02885

Event: St May of the Bay Food Pantry Pasta Dinner

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Request for a Tattoo License

From: 1001 Troubles Tattoo

Sarah Parent

464 Main Street

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

Resignation Letter from Warren Zoning Board Member W. Barrett Holby Jr.

**C-3

RI Commerce / Gov McKee announcement that Site Readiness Program grants have been awarded including $155,000 to the Town of Warren to carry out necessary assessment and planning functions to upgrade the supporting infrastructure in the Metacom Avenue corridor, specifically sanitary sewer/wastewater, water supply, electrical, natural gas, and stormwater. (This is a continuation of the Market to Metacom implementation efforts.)

**C-4

RI Commerce / Gov McKee announcement that Placemaking Program grants have been awarded to support summer events including $20,000 to the Town of Warren to support the Town's annual summer events at Burr's Hill Park including summer outdoor concerts, outdoor movies, and Community Take it Outside Night.

**C-5

Copy of a petition regarding Stop the School Bond.

OLD BUSINESS:

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Discussion and action on End of Touisset Road Project. (Councilman DePasquale)

OB-2

Discussion and action regarding Water Street Project RIDOT TIP cost.

NEW BUSINESS:

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Discussion and action regarding operating expenses in the amount of $7,500.00, for the Warren Armory. (President Hanley)

TOWN MANAGER:

1. Discussion, action, and authorization for the Town Council to sign the existing one-year contract with Synagro for Sludge Management.

2. Update on American Rescue Plan Act Funds and obligation for December 2024.

3. Discussion and action regarding Wastewater Plant budget overrun of expenditures.

4. Update on the Façade on North End Pump Station Building.

5. Town Website update.

6. Update regarding Employees’ Retirement System summary of Article 102 Provisions.

7. Pole replacement/removal update.

SOLICITOR:

1. Discussion and action regarding notice from Attorney Adam J. Resmini regarding Denise Procaccini.

TRAFFIC COMMISSION:

1. Discussion and action regarding a request to the State to place the light at Main Street and Market Street on flashing red. (Councilman DePasquale)

FINANCE DIRECTOR:

1. Revenues and Expenditures.

TOWN PLANNER:

1. Discussion on the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant received by RIPTA and the component that will help create a Safety Action Plan for the Town of Warren.

· Update to include brief description of the Safety Action Plan and preliminary notice of public engagement including an online survey and in-person events (e.g., perhaps at the bike path near Del's, Senior Center, Haile Library, Transfer Station, etc.).

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR:

1. Request permission to spend $4,958.00 from account # 01-550-00-2340 for playground compliance.

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: 07-03-2024 S.O.S Website, Town Hall, and Library.