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no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a council member or citizen, in which event the item will be withdrawn from the General Order of Business and considered in the normal sequence on the agenda.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

ORDINANCE:

O-1

Chapter 16-Public Safety, Article I. Police Department, Section 16-14. Qualifications of special police officers/special constables. (2nd reading)

The following qualifications shall be necessary to secure an appointment as a special police officer/special constable in the town:

(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 discretion 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)

PUBLIC HEARING:

PH-1

Request for a Class BV Beverage Liquor License (P-1)

From: Canto 10, Inc. (Michael E. Sears)

d/b/a The Serpent and It’s Tail

504 Main Street

Warren, RI 02885

PETITIONS:

*P-1

Request for a Victualling License

From: Alicia Brown

d/b/a Zenacious Rootz

691 Main Street (Hope & Main)

Warren, RI 02885

*P-2

Request for a Victualling License

From: Pinch of Salt, LLC (Kristin Costa)

691 Main Street (Hope & Main)

Warren, RI 02885

P-3

Request for a Victualling License (with PH-1)

From: Canto 10, Inc. (Michael E. Sears)

d/b/a The Serpent and It’s Tail

504 Main Street

Warren, RI 02885

P-4

Request for a Mobile Food Establishment (MFE) Permit

From: Yapa, LLC

d/b/a Yagi Food Truck (Alp Gumuscu and Tarci Lee Galarza)

39 Rhode Island Avenue Unit 3

Newport, RI 02840

P-5

Request for a Mobile Food Establishment (MFE) Permit

From: Antojitos Mexicanos (Mexican Snacks) by Cigar World East

(Rosadina Acosta Davidson)

12 Long Lane

Warren, RI 02885

P-6

Request for a Yearly Outside Entertainment License

From: Spindrift Hospitality Group, LLC (Sam Glynn)

d/b/a Chomp Kitchen & Drinks

279 Water Street

Warren, RI 02885

P-7

Request for a One-Day Entertainment License

From: St. Mary of the Bay (Susan Hoffma Rabideau)

645 Main Street

Warren, RI 02885

Date: March 16, 2024

Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm

Place: St. Mary of the Bay, 645 Main Street, Warren, RI 02885

Event: St. Patrick’s Dinner

Entertainment: Live Celtic Music (1 hour), and then DJ

P-8

Request for a Class F1 Beverage License

From: St. Mary of the Bay (Susan Hoffma Rabideau)

645 Main Street

Warren, RI 02885

Date: March 16, 2024

Time: 5:15pm -8:00pm

Place: St. Mary of the Bay, 645 Main Street, Warren, RI 02885

Event: St. Patrick’s Dinner

**CORRESPONDENCE:

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

**C-1

Bristol County Water Authority Monthly Report.

**C-2

Resolution #2024-2 from the Town of Richmond in Opposition of Option A Chariho Regional School District New School Initiatives & Stage II Application.

**C-3

Resolution of the Town of Middletown Increasing the Allowance for Reimbursement for New Library Construction.

**C-4

Resolution for the Middletown Town Council in Support of fully funding state aid to

libraries to the full Twenty-five (25) percent.

**C-5

Resolution of the Town of Hopkinton in Opposition to H 7062 Related To “Accessory Dwelling Units”.

**C-6

Resolution from the Burrillville Town Council Supporting House Bill 2024- H 7462 Relating to Amendments to the Energy Facility Siting Act.

**C-7

Resolution from the Town of Narragansett Opposing House Bill 7324 and Requesting Rhode Island General Assembly Sustain Local Authority to Regulate Lane Use.

**C-8

Resolution from the Town of Narragansett in Opposition of House Bill 7382 that Redefines “Household” in the State Enabling Legislation.

**C-9

Resolution from the Town of Charlestown in Support of Amendments to RIGL 45-24-38 General Provisions-Substandard Lots of Record.

**C-10

Letter from Greg Miller, Business Development Analyst of Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank regarding Town of Warren’s Application to the Energy Asset Management Program.

**C-11

Letter from Karen Firehock, Executive Director of Green Infrastructure Center, Inc. regarding Letter of Commitment-Urban Forests for Rhode Island Technical Assistance Program.

**C-12

Letter from Rhode Island DOT “Notice-to-proceed” regarding pavement improvements on Market Street from Schoolhouse Road to MA Border.

**C-13

Letter of support from the Town of Warren regarding Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank’s Municipal Resilience program Action Grants $10MM Green Bond for financing Resilient Infrastructure Improvements.

**C-14

Letter from Rhode Island Interlocal Risk Management Trust, The Trust’s Safety Enhancement Grant Program has been selected for Policy Year 2023-2024. The Town of Warren has been awarded a Grant of $972.00 to purchase fire extinguishers and barricades to be used at Warren Town Beach and Burr’s Hill Park.

OLD BUSINESS:

OB-1

Update regarding various problems on Nobert Street.

NEW BUSINESS:

NB-1

Presentation of the Draft Warren Comprehensive Plan and scheduling request for a joint meeting with the Planning Board.

NB-2

Discussion and action regarding Municipal Road and Bridge Program State Funds, local public agency agreement by and between the State of Rhode Island and the Town of Warren.

TOWN MANAGER:

1. Discussion, action, and authorization for the Town Council approval for the Town Manager and Town Solicitor to sign the Construction & Maintenance Agreement/Municipality by and between the State of Rhode Island and the Town of Warren for Construction and Installation of Bridge No. 1256 over the Kickemuit River, and Improvements to the Warren Bike Path.

SOLICITOR:

1. Discussion and action regarding statutory notice of claim filed by Attorney Joseph S. Larisa, Jr. re: Warren Gateway v. Warren.

2. Request a motion for Executive Session (closed session) Pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5 Sub Section (a) (2) (proposed IBPO contract).

3. Action on matters discussed in Executive Session.

FINANCE DIRECTOR:

1. Discussion and action regarding amendment to the Corporate Resolution to add signatories to the Town’s Trust Account (Fidelity).

TOWN PLANNER:

1. 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 - Partial Authorization Only.

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR:

1. Discussion and action regarding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for “Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Program” Department of energy Funded Program Town of Warren.

RECREATION DIRECTOR:

1. Request for Burr’s Hill Facilities Rental from Sowams Hertiage Day (David Weed) on Sunday, August 4, 2024 from 11:00 AM-5:00 PM.

2. Request for the use of Warren Town Beach from Bristol County Lions Club (Lisa Runci)-Blindfolded Rowing Regatta (Fundraising Event) on Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.

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