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WARREN TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

AGENDA

April 8, 2025

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 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 April 8, 2025.

PROCLAMATIONS/RESOLUTIONS:

56^th Annual Municipal Clerk’s Week (May 4-10, 2025)

Arbor Day (April 25, 2025)

Earth Day (April 26, 2025)

RECOGNITIONS:

Edward Theberge

Mt. Hope High School Boys Basketball Team - Division III State Champions:

Brian Abbruzzi, Grade 11

John Adams, Grade 9

Lucas Andreozzi, Grade 12

Timothy Castriotta, Grade 12

Jackson Cicchinelli, Grade 11

Rhys Davies, Grade 11

Aidan Gagner, Grade 12

Carson Jerome, Grade 11

Michael Kiselka, Grade 12

Matthew MacDougall, Grade 12

Ian McGuire, Grade 11

Corey Ortelt, Grade 12

Jaedyn Owens, Grade 12

Brennan Perry, Grade 12

Benjamin Peters, Grade 11

Maleaq Roderick, Grade 10

Ethan Santerre, Grade 12

Gianfranco Semeraro-Bellanca, Grade 12

Jacob Tamke, Grade 9

John Thompson, Grade 11

Cole Viccione, Grade 12

Head Coach: Jeffrey Grifka

Assistant Coaches: Timothy Thorpe, AIC

Michael Delmage

Matthew Caradimos

Athletic Trainer: Kristina Keddie

Mt . Hope High School-Swimming- Boys Varsity - Division III State Champions:

Nicholas Chaves, Grade 11

Benjamin Coles, Grade 9

Samuel Coles, Grade 11

John Dionne, Grade 11

Cohen Ferreira, Grade 12

Liam Gagner, Grade 10

Jackson Howland, Grade 11

McNamara Marston, Grade 9

Finn Pansa, Grade 11

Kieran Reidl, Grade 10

Max Silva, Grade 11

Head Coach: Kasey Carr

Assistant Coach: Adam Dutra

Athletic Trainer: Kristina Keddie

Kickemuit Middle School Wrestling - Individual State Champions:

Cameron Ferreira: Middle School State Champion - 70lbs

Matthew Williams: Middle School State Champion - 119lbs

William Corrente: Middle School State Champion - Heavyweight

SWEARING IN:

Lieutenant Marc Ferreira

Sergeant Aires Medeiros

Detective Austin Carreiro

Patrolman Sean Foley

Probationary Patrolwoman Allie Schoenfeldt

RESOLUTION:

· Town of Warren Resolution on the removal of abandoned Energy Poles.

· Town of Warren Resolution regarding funding for Private School Transportation.

APPOINTMENTS:

Electrical Inspector -Alternate-1 yr. term

1. Ryan F. Souza-1 Babbitt Street, Bristol, RI 02809

2. Wayne A. Gablinske-48 Beach Road, Bristol, RI 02809

INTERVIEWS (Discussion and Potential Action):

Associate Municipal Court Judge – 1 yr. term

Juvenile Hearing Board- 1 alternate position available (5 members + 2 alternates)

Recreation Board-1 position available (5 members)

RI 250th Commission-4 positions available (13 members)

Warren Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Directors-2 position available (6 members)

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:

Acceptance of March 11, 2025, Regular Scheduled Meeting Minutes

Acceptance of March 11, 2025, Executive Session Meeting Minutes

Acceptance of March 19, 2025, 1^st Budget Meeting Minutes

Acceptance of March 26, 2025, 2^nd Budget 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

PETITIONS:

*P-1

Request for a Victualling License

From: Whats Up Cupcake, LLC (Jillian Borgia)

d/b/a Whats Up Cupcake

691 Main Street (Hope & Main)

Warren, RI 02885

*P-2

Request for a Victualling License

From: Toum Raider (Monica Mejia)

691 Main Street (Hope & Main)

Warren, RI 02885

*P-3

Request for a Victualling License

From: Mr. Paleta, LLC (Ligia Orellana)

d/b/a Mr. Paleta

691 Main Street (Hope & Main)

Warren, RI 02885

*P-4

Request for a Victualling License

From: LaRose Chocolates, LLC (Sarah LaRose)

d/b/a LaRose Chocolates

691 Main Street (Hope & Main)

Warren, RI 02885

P-5

Request for a Mobile Food Establishment (MFE) Permit

From: Alison’s Wonderland (Alison Camara)

982 Wood Street

Swansea, MA 02777

CORRESPONDENCE:

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

**C-1

Bristol County Water Authority Monthly Report.

**C-2

Department Head Reports.

**C-3

Resolution from the Town of Charlestown in Support of House Bill 2025-H5315, an

amendment to the General Laws of the State of Rhode Island, to allow for the

Temporary Service of Election Officials After Retirement.

**C-4

Resolution from the Town of Charlestown in Support of an amendment to the

General Laws Allowing the Towns of Burrillville and Glocester to Publish Notice of

their Official Actions in any Newspaper or other Designated Platform of Greater

Reach.

**C-5

Resolution from the Town of Middletown Regarding the Restoration of General

Revenue Sharing to Cities and Towns.

**C-6

Resolution from the Town of Middletown in Support of Rhode Island League of

Cities and Towns 2025 Legislative Priorities.

**C-7

Resolution from the Town of Westerly Regarding Restoration of General Revenue

Sharing to Cities and Towns.

**C-8

Resolution from the City of Woonsocket Requesting Rhode Island Governor and

General Assembly to Restore General Revenue Sharing to Rhode Island Cities and

Towns.

**C-9

Resolutions from the Town of Narragansett Regarding the Restoration of General

Revenue Sharing to Cities and Town.

**C-10

Resolutions from the Town of Lincoln in Opposition to Rhode Island 2025 Gun

Control Legislation.

**C-11

Resolution from the Town of Lincoln Regarding the Restoration of General

Revenue Sharing to Cities and Towns.

**C-12

Resolution No 25-07 from the Burrillville Town Council in Opposition to Rhode

Island 2025 Gun Control Legislation.

**C-13

Resolution from the North Smithfield School Committee regarding funding for

Private School Transportation by State and Local Education Agencies.

**C-14

Resolution from the Portsmouth School Committee regarding School

Transportation.

**C-15

Resolution RIGL 16-21.1-1(5) and 16-21.1-1-2 from the North Kingstown School

Department regarding Student Transportation.

**C-16

Resolution from the Burrillville School District regarding School Transportation.

**C-17

Resolution from the Town of Charlestown in Support of Rhode Island General

Assembly Bill 2025-H5957 regarding Low-Moderate Income Housing.

**C-18

Public Notice from Coastal Resource Management Council (CRMC) regarding an

application from The Narragansett Electric Company.

**C-19

Letter from US Army Corps of Engineers regarding application that was submitted

from Kathy Castro and The Narragansett Electric Company.

OLD BUSINESS:

OB-1

Discussion and update on amendment to Low-Moderate Income Housing

Legislation to Include Nursing Homes.

NEW BUSINESS:

NB-1

Discussion and action regarding the petition for a zone change amendment at 51

Cole Street to be referred to the Planning Board for review.

NB-2

Discussion and action regarding Budget Process:

· 3 years of Budgeted vs Actual Expenses and Revenues.

· Current year to date actuals with estimates for expected amount, with explanation if greater than a 5% variance.

· New budget amounts to have explanations, if there is a variance of 5%.

· Cash Balance sheet with explanation of fund balance.

(Councilman Rego)

NB-3

Discussion and action regarding the Highway Director setting up a sweeping

schedule and making residents aware of it. (Councilman Rego)

TOWN MANAGER:

1. Discussion and update on IRS penalty.

2. Discussion and action regarding Auditing Services bid.

3. Update regarding the School Building Committee.

SOLICITOR:

1. Request a motion for Executive Session (closed session) Pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5 Sub Section (a) (2) collective bargaining. (USW)

2. Action on matters discussed in Executive Session.

FINANCE DIRECTOR:

1. Revenues & Expenditures.

2. Discussion on report from Department Heads regarding line items that may go over budget.

3. Discussion regarding non-discretionary expenses under contract

4. Cash Balance Report.

TAX ASSESSOR:

1. Abatement to the 2019 tax roll in the amount of $104.49-Active Duty.

Abatement to the 2024 tax roll in the amount of $54.03-Tangible exemption was not applied.

RECREATION DIRECTOR:

1. Discussion and action regarding 2025 Warren Summer Concert Series.

2. Discussion and action regarding a request for a Beer Garden for the 2025 Warren Summer Concert Series.

3. Request permission to overspend in Recreation Supervisor Salary (account # 01-560-12-1020) for $1,989.00 to be offset by Parking Assistant Salary & Beach Manager (account# 01-560-12-1030 & 01-560-12-1031).

4. Request permission to overspend in Lifeguard Salary (account # 01-560-12-1025) for $176.65 to be offset by Beach Manager Salary (account# 01-560-12-1031).

5. Discussion, action, and approval of the Well Vendor, Well Works, for the Warren Community Garden.

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: 04-03-2025 S.O.S Website, Town Hall, and Library.