AGENDA
December 9, 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
“Virtual access is provided only as a convenience. Access to the meeting via the virtual platform is not guaranteed. Physical presence at the meeting is the only way to guarantee access to the meeting.”
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 December 9, 2025.
RECOGNITION:
Boy Scout Troop 6, Bristol/Warren
· Christopher Stone is recognized for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
RECOGNITION:
Department of Public Works-Staff Recognition- EMS Emergency
PRESENTATION:
Colonel Darnell S. Weaver-State of Rhode Island, Division of State Police
Discussion and action regarding the Flock Safety Camera.
RESOLUTION:
ELECTION OF TOWN COUNCIL OFFICERS:
1. Town Council President
2. Town Council Vice President
(Section 3.10 “Presiding Officer” of the Warren Town Charter requires the election
annually).
RE-APPOINTMENTS: (see pages 8 & 9)
INTERVIEWS (Discussion and Potential Action):
RI 250th Commission-3 positions available (13 members):
1.
Conservation Commission:
1.
Voluntary Historic District Committee-1 alternate position available (5 members + 2 alternates):
1. Lisa A. Martins 18 Washington Street, Warren, RI 02885
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
Acceptance of November 12, 2025, Regular Scheduled Meeting Minutes
Acceptance of November 12, 2025, Executive Session 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no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a council member or citizen, in which event the item will be withdrawn from the General Order of Business and considered in the normal sequence on the agenda.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:
ORDINANCE:
Chapter 32-Zoning, Article V.-Special Use Permits, Sec. 32-31.-Standards for specific categories of special use permits. Article VIII.-Zoning District use Regulations, Sec. 32-52.-Service business uses. Article XXIII.-Definitions, Sec. 32- 130.-Definitions. (Kennels) (Doggie Daycare Application) (2nd reading)
Chapter 3, Article IV.-Kennel Licenses, Sec. 4-1.-The Licensing of Kennels
(Doggie Daycare Application) (2nd reading)
Chapter 32-Zoning (1st reading)
· Article VIII-Zoning District Use Regulations,
Sec. 32-47 Residential uses.
· Article XXIV. Accessory Dwelling Units,
Sec. 32-131Accessory Dwelling Units by Right.
Sec. 32-132 Standards and requirements.
Sec. 32-133 Occupancy restriction agreement.
Chapter 2, Article III, Division 1. Town Manager, Sec. 2-61. – Town Manager.
(Budget) (1st reading)
Chapter 13 - Offences and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article I.- Section 13-1 Hunting Prohibited, exception. The amendment to this Ordinance will allow for bow and arrow hunting as well as nuisance permits. (1st reading)
PETITIONS:
*P-1
Request for a Victualling License
From: Nature’s Perfect Gift, LLC (Ingrid & Diana Borgas)
d/b/a Nature’s Perfect Gift
691 Main Street (Hope & Main)
Warren, RI 02885
Request for a Victualling License
From: Pistolas Inc. (Diego Contreras)
d/b/a La Pinata Mexican Restaurant/Crescent Moon Cafe
520 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
Request for a Class F Beverage License
From: James Sousa
1 Joyce Street
Warren, RI 02885
Date: Sunday, December 13, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Location: Fire Department Headquarters
1 Joyce Street
Warren, RI 02885
Event: WFD-225 Anniversary Fundraiser
Request for a Class F Beverage License
From: Elizabeth Fanara
20 Libby Lane
Warren, RI 02885
Date: Saturday, December 21, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Location: Warren Senior Center/Andreozzi Hall
20 Libby Lane
Warren, RI 02885
Event: Warren Housing Authority Tenants Association Christmas Party
Request permission to relocate P6+/-40’ to the North per customer request.
From: The Narragansett Electric & Verizon New England, Inc.
Location: Emery Road, Warren, RI (WR#13837953)
CORRESPONDENCE:
**These items are received and filed with no other action taken.
Department Head Reports
Letter from Jeffrey Emidy, Executive Director, State of Rhode Island Historical
Preservation & Heritage Commission regarding TNEC Water Street Gas Main
Replacement Project.
Resignation letter from Economic Development Board member Paul Thomas
Gordon.
Resignation letter from Tree Commission member Michelle Murray.
Resignation letter from Planning Board chairman/member Frederick Massie.
Resignation letter from Juvenile Hearing Board, Recreation Board and The RI 250th
Commission member Lanasia Fuller-Bey.
Resignation letter from Juvenile Hearing Board member Zachary Lyons.
TOWN MANAGER:
1. Discussion, action and authorization for the Town Council President to sign an Engineer Services Agreement extension of an on-call contract with Fuss & O’Neill.
2. Discussion, action and consent from the Town Council to hire Mary Hunt as the interim Deputy Public Works Director for the period of January 5, 2026 until or about April 1, 2027.
3. Discussion and action regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and single point of contact concerning an upgrade to the “Code Red” alert warning system with Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (EMA).
4. Update on the Town Council directives to the Town Manager.
· Maintenance easements for Market Street
· Downtown lampposts repaired and painted as needed
· Maintenance of (cleaning, weeding, and tree pruning) on State Roads
· Employee annual performance reviews
· Cost for employee time management
· Replacement and repair of the sidewalks on Metacom Avenue, Kickemuit road, and Market Street which are not ADA compliant
5. Update on American Rescue Plan Act monies for the Financial Management System.
6. Discussion and action regarding a Resolution for non-restoring line of credit to facilitate the payment of project costs for Jamiel’s Park restoration/capping project.
SOLICITOR:
1. Discussion and action regarding statutory notice claim for damages filed by Diane Mariani.
FINANCE DIRECTOR:
1. FY 2025-2026 Revenues & Expenditures.
3. Update on the status of the American Rescue Plan Funds.
TAX ASSESSOR:
1. Additions to 2025 tax roll in the amount of $2, 888.34-New constructions
and new lot.
RECREATION DIRECTOR:
1. Discussion and action regarding an increase in Summer Camp Fees.
2. Discussion and action regarding increase in Beach Fees.
TOWN CLERK:
1. Request approval for the 2026 Town Council Meeting Schedule.
January 13, 2026 July 14, 2026
February 10, 2026 August 11, 2026
March 10, 2026 September 8, 2026
April 14, 2026 October 13, 2026
May 12, 2026 November 10, 2026
June 9, 2026 December 8, 2026
2. Discussion, action and authorization for the Town Council President to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by and between the Rhode Island Department of State and the Town of Warren. (Trade Name Documents)
(RIGL § 6-1-9)
ADJOURNMENT:
Posted: 12-4-2025 S.O.S Website, Town Hall, and Library.
RE-APPOINTMENTS:
Building Official/Inspector-Alternate-1 yr. term
1. William A. Hanley-307 Main Street, Warren, RI 02885
Coastal Resource Management Council-2 yr. term (1 member)
1. William J. Hunt Jr.-7 Beechwood Court, Warren, RI 02885
Conservation Commission – 3 yr. term (7 members)
1. Lester Lombardi-48 Campbell Street, Warren, RI 02885
2. Wendy Brennen-420 Seaview Avenue, Warren, RI 02885
3. Keith Morton-104 Birch Swamp Road, Warren, RI 02885
Economic Development Board – 3 yr. term (8 members)
1. Ana Margarita Cabrera-21 Federal Street Apt. 1, Warren, RI 02885
2. Donald H. Mead II-39 Bradford Street, Warren, RI 02885
Electrical Inspector -1 yr. term
1. Nicholas T. Massed-44 Everett Street, Warren, RI 02885
Electrical Inspector -3 Alternates-1 yr. term
1. Wayne A. Gablinske-48 Beach Road, Bristol, RI 02809
2. Frederick Souza-875 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809
3. Ryan F. Souza-1 Babbitt Street, Bristol, RI 02809
Harbor Management Commission – 3 yr. term (7 members)
1. William J. Kemp-16 Bridge Street, Warren, RI 02885
Holiday Festival- 1-year term (1 member)
1. Elwood Donnelly-20 Campbell Street, Warren, RI 02885
Housing Court Judge-2 yr. term
1. John J. Rego-29 Long Lane, Warren, RI 02885
Associate Housing Court Judge – 1 yr. term
1. Alden C. Harrington-38 Water Street, Warren, RI 02885
Juvenile Hearing Board – 3 yr. term (5 members + 2 alternates)
1. Maria Ursini-Alternate-99 Water Street #316, Warren, RI 02885
Library Trustee – 1 yr. term (2 members)
1. Carol A. Gafford-700 Metacom Avenue #133, Warren, RI 02885
2. John S. Chaney-172 Water Street, Warren, RI 02885
Planning Board – 3 yr. term (6 members + 2 alternates)
1. Timothy Lind White-Alternate-1 Stonegate Road, Warren, RI 02885
2. Richard C. Matton-Alternate-11 Kinnicutt Avenue, Warren, RI 02885
Plumbing/ Mechanical Inspector – 1 yr. term
1. Peter J. Withers-8 Brady St. Warren, RI 02885
Plumbing/ Mechanical Inspector – Alternate -1 yr. term
1. Gordon Meiggs-29 Greylock Road, Bristol, RI 02809
Probate Court Judge-2 yr. term
1. Anthony DeSisto-450 Veterans Memorial Parkway, East Providence, RI 02914
Recreation Board -3 yr. term (5 members)
1. Donna M. Razza-17 Denver Avenue, Warren, RI 02885
Town Sergeant – 1 yr. term
1. Arthur M. Franco-5 Country Road, Warren, RI 02885
Tree Commission-2 yr. term (5 members)
1. Charles Staton Jr.-48 Kinnicutt Avenue, Warren, RI 02885
2. Kathleen Pannoni-350 Water Street, Warren, RI 02885
Warren Housing Authority-5 yr. term (5 members)
1. Antone Demaso-20 Libby Lane Apt. G108, Warren, RI 02885
Zoning Board of Review-5 yr. term (5 members +2 alternates)
1. Bert Rodrigues-18 Highview Avenue, Warren, RI 02885
2. Michael Anthony Alves-Alternate-35 Overhill Road, Warren, RI 02885
3. David J. Francis-Alternate-22 Haile Street, Warren, RI 02885