WARREN TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
Amended
AGENDA
November 12, 2024
Town Hall, Town Council Chambers
514 Main Street
6:00 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 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 November 12, 2024.
RECOGNITION: (from Warren Town Council, Senator Felag, Representative Speakman & Representative Knight)
Blount- 75th Year Anniversary
INTERVIEWS: Discussion and Potential Action:
Budget Committee-1 position available (3 members)
1.
Economic Development Board-1 position available (9 members + 2 alternates)
1.
Juvenile Hearing Board- 1 alternate position available (5 members + 2 alternates)
1.
RI 250th Commission-4 positions available (13 members)
1.
Tree Warden-1 position available
1.
Warren Arts & Cultural Commission-1 position available (9 members)
1. Juliette G. Casselman-18 Ellis Ave, Warren, RI 02885
2. Patricia Suess-27 Harris Avenue, Warren, RI 02885
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
Acceptance of September 9, 2024, Executive Session Meeting Minutes
Acceptance of October 8, 2024, Regular 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no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a council member or citizen, in which event the item will be withdrawn from the General Order of Business and considered in the normal sequence on the agenda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, *P-4, *P-5, *P-6, *P-7, *P-8, *P-9, *P-10, *P-11
ORDINANCE:
O-1
CHAPTER 15- PLANNING
Article II. Board, Sec. 15.26-15.32. (2nd reading)
PUBLIC HEARING:
PH-1
Public Hearing for the adoption of the Town of Warren Comprehensive Plan. (Discussion and potential action)
Public Hearing for renewal of 2024-2025 Alcoholic Beverage Licenses
Class A – Limit -3
1. 1776 Liquors of Barrington, Inc. d/b/a Patriot Wine & Spirits 145 Main Street
2. Bristol County Spirits Inc. d/b/a Ocean State Liquors 601 Metacom Ave
3. Baba Sameeh, Inc. d/b/a Malik’s Liquors 254 Market Street
Class BVL – Limit- 7 Pursuant to the provisions of section 3-5-16 of General Laws, the Town Council hereby limits the maximum number of class (BVL) Beverage Victualling Limited liquor licenses. (Beer & Wine Only) The maximum number of Class BVL beverage licenses to be issued by the Town is fixed at seven (7).
1. Blount Fine Foods Corp. d/b/a The Blount Clam Shack 347 Water Street
2. Blount Fine Foods Corp d/b/a Blount Market 406 Water Street
3. Baja Fresh Express IIC, LLC d/b/a Baja Fresh Grill 2 651 Metacom Ave
4. Open Frame, Inc., d/b/a Dudek Bowling Lanes 409 Child Street
Class- BV – Limit -31 Pursuant to the provisions of section 3-5-16 of General Laws, the town council hereby limits the maximum number of class B liquor licenses. (a) The maximum number of class BV beverage licenses to be issued by the town is fixed at thirty (31). (Beer, Wine, & Spirits)
1. 54 State Street, LLC d/b/a Bywater 54 State Street
2. C & M Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Federal Hill Brick Oven Pizza 495 Main Street
3. Canto 10, Inc. d/b/a The Serpent and Its Tail 504 Main Street
4. Cigar World, LLC d/b/a Cigar World East 644 Metacom Ave
5. Davock, BS. Inc. d/b/a Market Street Pub 99 Market Street
6. Fork in the Road, LLC d/b/a Rhody Roots 511 Main Street
7. Galactic Theatre, LLC 440 Main Street
8. HFC Global, Inc. d/b/a Mr. Chicken 275 Child Street
9. Jack’s Family Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Jack’s Family Restaurant 294 Child Street
10. KGM Corp. d/b/a Lauren’s Restaurant 601A Metacom Ave
11. Luke’s Inn Corp. d/b/a Luke’s Inn 650 Metacom Ave
12. More Chives, LLC d/b/a St. Martha 40 Market Street
13. Palmer River Grille, LLC d/b/a Palmer River Grille 382 Market Street
14. Perella’s Ristorante Corp. d/b/a Perella’s Ristorante 311 Metacom Ave
15. Pistolas, Inc. d/b/a La Pinata Mexican Restaurant 520 Main Street
16. Renegade Restaurant Group, LLC d/b/a The Revival 50 Miller Street
17. Richardson Properties, LLC d/b/a Richardson’s Kitchen & Bar 15 Child Street
18. Roccoskar, LLC d/b/a arc{hive} book & snackery 4 Market Street
19. Spindrift Hospitality Group, LLC d/b/a Chomp Kitchen & Drink 279 Water Street
20. Sylvia Hospitality, LLC d/b/a The Love Shack Live Fire Grill 440 Child Street
21. Tav Vino Inc. d/b/a Tav Vino/Admiral Pub 267 Water Street
22. The Cary Corporation d/b/a The Square Peg 51 Miller Street
23. The Guild Warren, LLC d/b/a The Guild Warren 99 Water Street
24. The Rhode House, Inc. d/b/a Hometown Tavern 632 Metacom Ave
25. The Square Peg Corporation d/b/a Stingy Alley 489 Main Street
26. Trafford’s Inc. d/b/a Trafford’s Restaurant 285 Water Street
27.VK Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Crossroads Pub Restaurant 133 Market Street
28. Waterdog, Inc. d/b/a Waterdog Kitchen & Bar 125 Water Street
29. Waterfront Investments, LLC d/b/a The Wharf 215 Water Street
Class-C – Limit -1 Pursuant to the provisions of R.I. Laws section 3-5-16, the town council hereby limits the maximum number of class C licenses to be issued by the town to one (1).
1. Jack’s Bar Inc. 187 Water Street
Class-D – Limit- 5 Pursuant to the provisions of section 3-5-16 of General Laws, the town council hereby limits the maximum number of class D licenses to be issued by the town to five (5).
1. Clube Recreativo & Cultural Portuguese De Warren 132 Child Street
2. East Warren Rod & Gun Club 24 Long Lane
3. Warren German American Club 27 Kelly Street
4. Warren Portuguese American Club 112 Arlington Ave
All licenses are subject to satisfaction of State Statute and Town Ordinance requirements before issuance no later than December 1, 2024.
PETITIONS:
Request renewal of 2024-2025 Victualling Licenses with Alcohol
Class-BVL
Blount Fine Foods Corp. d/b/a The Blount Clam Shack 347 Water Street
Blount Fine Foods Corp. d/b/a Blount Market 406 Water Street
Baja Fresh Express IIC, LLC d/b/a Baja Fresh Grill 2 651 Metacom Ave
Open Frame, Inc., d/b/a Dudek Bowling Lanes 409 Child Street
Class-BV
54 State Street, LLC d/b/a Bywater 54 State Street
C & M Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Federal Hill Brick Oven Pizza 495 Main Street
Canto 10, Inc. d/b/a The Serpent and Its Tail 504 Main Street
Cigar World, LLC d/b/a Cigar World East 644 Metacom Ave
Davock, BS. Inc. d/b/a Market Street Pub 99 Market Street
Fork in the Road, LLC d/b/a Rhody Roots 511 Main Street
Galactic Theatre, LLC 440 Main Street
HFC Global, Inc. d/b/a Mr. Chicken 275 Child Street
Jack’s Family Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Jack’s Family Restaurant 294 Child Street
KGM Corp. d/b/a Lauren’s Restaurant 601A Metacom Ave
Luke’s Inn Corp. d/b/a Luke’s Inn 650 Metacom Ave
More Chives, LLC d/b/a St. Martha 40 Market Street
Palmer River Grille, LLC d/b/a Palmer River Grille 382 Market Street
Perella’s Ristorante Corp. d/b/a Perella’s Ristorante 311 Metacom Ave
Pistolas, Inc. d/b/a La Pinata Mexican Restaurant 520 Main Street
Renegade Restaurant Group, LLC d/b/a The Revival 50 Miller Street
Richardson Properties, LLC d/b/a Richardson’s Kitchen & Bar 15 Child Street
Roccoskar, LLC d/b/a arc{hive} book & snackery 4 Market Street
Spindrift Hospitality Group, LLC d/b/a Chomp Kitchen and Drink 279 Water Street
Sylvia Hospitality, LLC d/b/a The Love Shack Live Fire Grill 440 Child Street
Tav Vino Inc. d/b/a Tav Vino/Admiral Pub 267 Water Street
The Cary Corporation d/b/a The Square Peg 51 Miller Street
The Guild Warren, LLC d/b/a The Guild Warren 99 Water Street
The Rhode House, Inc. d/b/a Hometown Tavern 632 Metacom Ave
The Square Peg Corporation d/b/a Stingy Alley 489 Main Street
Trafford’s Inc. d/b/a Trafford’s Restaurant 285 Water Street
VK Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Crossroads Pub Restaurant 133 Market Street
Waterdog, Inc. d/b/a Waterdog Kitchen & Bar 125 Water Street
Waterfront Investments, LLC d/b/a The Wharf 215 Water Street
Class-D
Clube Recreativo & Cultural Portuguese De Warren 132 Child Street
East Warren Rod & Gun Club 24 Long Lane
Warren German American Club 27 Kelly Street
Warren Portuguese American Club 112 Arlington Ave
Request for renewal of Yearly Entertainment License
Blount Fine Foods Corp d/b/a The Blount Clam Shack – 1-2 Person Band
C & M Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Federal Hill Brick Oven Pizza – 1-2 Person Music, Trivia
Cigar World, LLC d/b/a Cigar World East – 1-2 Person Band
Clube Recreativo & Cultural Portuguese De Warren – Theatrical Performances, Dances
Davock’s, BS. Inc. d/b/a Market Street Pub – 2 Person Band/Karaoke
East Warren Rod & Gun Club – 3-4 Piece Band/DJ
Galactic Theatre, LLC – Comedian, Acoustic Performances, Small Bands
HFC Global, Inc. d/b/a Mr. Chicken – 2-3 Person Band
KGM Corp. d/b/a Lauren’s Restaurant – 1-2 Person Guitar
Pistolas Inc. d/b/a La Pinata Mexican Restaurant – Solo Guitarist, 4 Person Band
Renegade Restaurant Group, LLC d/b/a The Revival – 1-2 Person Acoustic
Richardson Properties, LLC d/b/a Richardson’s Kitchen & Bar – 1-2 Person Acoustic
RoccOskar, LLC d/b/a arc{hive} book + snackery- Variety -Music, Plays, Readings, Movies
Spindrift Hospitality Group , LLC d/b/a Chomp Kitchen and Drink
Sylvia Hospitality LLC, d/b/a The Love Shack Live Fire Grill – 1-2 Person Band
Tav Vino Inc. d/b/a Tav Vino Admiral Pub – 1 Person Guitar
The Cary Corporation d/b/a The Square Peg – 1-2 Person Band
The Rhode House, Inc. d/b/a Hometown Tavern – Duo/3-4 Piece Band
The Square Peg Corporation d/b/a Stingy Alley
VK Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Crossroads Pub Restaurant – 1-2 Person Band/Irish Music
Warren German American Club - DJ
Waterdog, Inc. d/b/a Waterdog Kitchen & Bar – 1-2 Person Acoustic
Waterfront Investments, LLC d/b/a The Wharf – 1-2 Person Band
Request for renewal of Game Machine and/or Pool Table Licenses
BUSINESS NAME #POOL #GAME
TABLES MACHINES
1. Clube Recreativo & Cultural Portuguese De Warren 1
2. Open Frame, Inc. d/b/a/ Dudek Bowling Lanes 7
3. Warren Portuguese American Club 1
4. The Rhode House, Inc, d/b/a Hometown Tavern 1
Request renewal for Bowling Alley License
From: Open Frame, Inc. d/b/a Dudek Bowling Lanes
409 Child Street
Warren, RI 02885
Request renewal for Outdoor Dining
501 Main Street, Inc. d/b/a Coffee Depot 501 Main Street
C & M Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Federal Hill Brick Oven Pizza 495 Main Street
Fork in the Road, LLC. d/b/a Rhody Roots 511 Main Street
Happy Place World, LLC d/b/a Happy Place Creperie 438 Main Street
Botelho Corp. LLC d/b/a Nectar De La Vida 460 Main Street
Renegade Restaurant Group, LLC d/b/a The Revival 50 Miller Street
Richardson Properties, LLC. d/b/a Richardson’s Kitchen & Bar 15 Child Street
RoccOskar, LLC d/b/a arc{hive} book + snackery 4 Market Street
The Cary Corporation d/b/a The Square Peg 51 Miller Street
The Square Peg Corporation d/b/a Stingy Alley 489 Main Street
*P-6
Request for a Victualling License
From: Jimmy’s Italian Cookies (James Campagna)
691 Main Street (Hope & Main)
Warren, RI 02885
*P-7
Request for a Victualling License
From: Mainstay Mixers LLC (Alicia Arnold)
691 Main Street (Hope & Main)
Warren, RI 02885
Request for a Victualling License
From: Food Prints LLC (Dinorah Torres Bonilla)
d/b/a D’Norah Bites
691 Main Street (Hope & Main)
Warren, RI 02885
*P-9
Request for a Victualling License
From: Yvesta D’Or LLC (Hamdallah M. Olona)
d/b/a Goodiekrunch
691 Main Street (Hope & Main)
Warren, RI 02885
*P-10
Request for a Victualling License
From: Club 400 (Daniella Giorgio)
691 Main Street (Hope & Main)
Warren, RI 02885
*P-11
Request for approval of a Commercial Waste Permit
Name of Business Address
ECON Electrical Contractors, Inc. 17 Franklin Street Warren, RI 02885
Request for New Year’s Eve -Extended Hours
(Entertainment and Alcohol to end at 12:45am- Close by 2:00am)
From: Clube Recreativo & Cultural Portuguese DeWarren
132 Child Street
Warren, RI 02885
Request for New Year’s Eve -Extended Hours
(Entertainment and Alcohol to end at 12:45am- Close by 2:00am)
From: The Rhode House, Inc.
d/b/a Hometown Tavern
632 Metacom Avenue
Warren, RI 02885
P-14
Request for New Year’s Eve -Extended Hours
(Entertainment and Alcohol to end at 12:45 am- Close by 2:00 am)
From: Galactic Theater
440 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
Request for a Victualling License
From: Fairytea LLC (Sara-Beth Warner and Korto Tawse-Butha)
d/b/a Fairytea Room
69 Market Street
Warren, RI 02885
Request for a Two-Day Entertainment License
From: Elwood Donnelly
20 Campbell Street
Warren, RI 02885
Date: November 29 & 30, 2024
Time: Friday 5:00 pm-7:00 pm and Saturday 12:00 pm-4:00 pm
Place: Downtown Water Street and Main Street
Event: Warren Holiday Festival
Entertainment: magic, music, and kid activities
Request for a Class F1 Beverage License
From: Hope & Main (Luca Carnevale)
691 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
Date: November 20, 2024, December 18, 2024, February 12, 2025, March 12, 2025,
April 16, 2025, and May 7, 2025
Time: 4:00 pm-7:00 pm
Place: Hope & Main
691 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
Event: Hope & Main Makers Markets
Request for a Class F Beverage License
From: The Collaborative (Sally Turner)
508 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
Date: November 15, 22 & 29, 2024,
Time: 6:30 pm-8:00 pm
Place: The Collaborative
508 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
Event: Poetry Night
Request for Private Detective’s License
From: Dennis Michael Kelly
16 Brittney Lane
Warren, RI 02885
Request for a Tattoo License
From: Sailia Studio
Sarah Newton
654 Metacom Avenue
Warren, RI 02885
**CORRESPONDENCE:
**These items are received and filed with no other action taken.
Bristol County Water Authority Monthly Report.
Rhode Island Energy Community Information Session on Wednesday, November
13, 2024, Kickemuit Middle School, 525 Child Street, Warren, RI 02885 from
6:00pm-8:00pm.
Resignation letter from the Economic Development Board, Recreation Board, and
Tax Board of Assessment member Derrik L. Trombley.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and action regarding excessive speed on Vernon Street.
(Senator Walter S. Felag Jr.)
TOWN MANAGER:
2. Discussion and update on IRS proposed penalty.
3. Discussion and action on Town Planner.
4. Discussion and update on ARPA Monies.
5. Discussion and update on rail replacement at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
6. Discussion and action on Finance staffing.
7. Discussion on Finance software.
8. Update on Harbormaster.
SOLICITOR:
2. Request a motion for Executive Session (closed session) Pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5 Sub Section (a) (2) collective bargaining. (USW)
3. Action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
FINANCE DIRECTOR:
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR:
1. Discussion and action regarding Fern Drive Drainage improvement project bid.
- Discussion and action regarding Stormwater Mitigation (Bridge St/Maple St) and Fern Drive MRP project grants from Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank.
- Update, discussion, and action regarding Market Street Tide Gate.
RECREATION DIRECTOR:
- Resolution Supporting the Submission of an Application for a 2024 RI Rebound Placemaking Phase 2 Grant Initiative from the RI Commerce Corporation in the amount of up to $75,000.
TOWN CLERK:
- Discussion and action regarding advertising for the following Boards & Commissions:
- Discussion and action regarding advertising for the Warren Authority Housing Board of Commissioners.
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: 11-07-2024 S.O.S Website, Town Hall, and Library.