WARREN TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
March 11, 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
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 March 11, 2025.
· Town of Warren Resolution to amend Low-Moderate Income Housing Legislation to include Nursing Homes.
· Town of Warren Resolution in Support of amending State Law Relating to Highways-Sidewalks.
· Town of Warren Resolution regarding the Restoration of General Revenue Sharing to Cities and Towns.
Associate Municipal Court Judge – 1 yr. term
1.
Economic Development Board-1 position available (7 members)
1. Donald Mead-39 Bradford Street, Warren, RI 02885
Juvenile Hearing Board- 1 alternate position available (5 members + 2 alternates)
1.
Recreation Board-1 position available (5 members)
1.
Planning Board-1 position available (7 members + 2 alternates)
1. Timothy Lind White (Currently Alternate)-1 Stonegate Road, Warren, RI 02885
2. Richard Matton (Currently Alternate)-11 Kinnicutt Avenue, Warren, RI 02885
RI 250th Commission-4 positions available (13 members)
1.
Tax Board of Assessment Review-1 position available (5 members)
1. Stephen Mark Dylag-50 Washington Street, Warren, RI 02885
Warren Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Directors-2 position available (6 members)
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Acceptance of February 11, 2025, 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no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a council member or citizen, in which event the item will be withdrawn from the General Order of Business and considered in the normal sequence on the agenda.
*P-1
*P-1
Request for a Victualling License
From: In This One Kitchen, LLC (Amy Boutsabouabane)
d/b/a In This One Kitchen
691 Main Street (Hope & Main)
Warren, RI 02885
P-2 Request for a Victualling License
From: Stone Soup Kitchen, LLC (Travis Brassard)
334 Metacom Avenue
Warren, RI 02885
Request for a Mobile Food Establishment (MFE) Permit
From: Whats Up Cupcake (Jillian Borgia)
691 Main Street (Hope & Main)
Warren, RI 02885
Request for a Mobile Food Establishment (MFE) Permit
From: H&D Food, LLC (Francisco Henriquez)
43 Town Hill Street
Quincy, MA 02169
Request for Yearly Entertainment License
From: St. Mary of the Bay Church (Father Joe Upton)
645 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
Entertainment: Live Band/Chorus
Request permission to install Pole 9-50 and to maintain poles, wires, and fixtures.
From: Narragansett Electric & Verizon New England, Inc.
Location: Northeast corner of the intersection of Union Street and Liberty Street, Warren, RI (WR#13835824)
**These items are received and filed with no other action taken.
Bristol County Water Authority Monthly Report.
Resolution of the Water and Sewer Commission from the Town of Jamestown to
Request Certain Amendments to Chapter 15 of Title 46 of the General Laws.
Resolution from the Town of Exeter in Support of Full Funding of Categorical
Transportation Aid as Outlined in RIGL 16-7.2-6.
Resolution from the Town of Westerly in Support of House Bill H 5457 Entitled ‘An
Act Relating to Public Records-Access to Public Records”.
Resolution from the Town of Portsmouth regarding the Restoration of General
Revenue Sharing to Cities and Towns.
Resolution from the Town of Burrillville in Support of House Bill 2025-H 5371
Relating to State Affairs and Government-Public Notice Alert.
Resolution from the Town of Burrillville in Support of No. 25-02 Rhode Island
League of Cities and Towns 2025 Legislative Priorities.
Joint Resolution from the Burrillville Town Council and Burrillville School
Committee Requesting Support and Subsidy on No. 25-01 for Transportation of
Homeless Students.
Resolution from Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District School
Committee in Support of Full Funding of Categorical Transporatation Aid As
outlined in RIGL § 16-7.2-6
Resolution Of the Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District School
Committee.
Department Head Reports.
Letter from Warren Harbor Management Commission regarding Town Ordinance
Sec. 10-58-Outhauls.
OB-1
Discussion and action regarding public access points, on-street parking
regulations, outhauls, moorings, and enforcement in the Laurel Park
neighborhood.
OB-2
Discussion and action regarding State Transportation Improvement Program
(STIP) priority list.
NB-1
Discussion and action regarding a resolution to Senator Jack Reed requesting
assistance from the Army Core of Engineers. (Councilman Rego)
NB-2
Discussion and action regarding Union Street one-way going South to North.
(Councilman Rego)
1. Update from Traffic Committee.
2. Discussion regarding State grants to the Town of Warren.
3. Discussion and action regarding grant from RI Interlocal Trust.
5. Update on EPA Congressional Direct Spending award to the Town of Warren.
1. Request a motion for Executive Session (closed session) Pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-
5 Sub Section (a) (2) (Warren Landfill Solar Project).
2. Request a motion for Executive Session (closed session) Pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5 Sub Section (a) (1) (Personnel).
4. Action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
2. Discussion on report from Department Heads regarding line items that may go over budget.
3. Discussion regarding non-discretionary expenses under contract
1. Discussion and action regarding Community Garden Well Project Bid.
2. Discussion and action regarding 30’ x 50’ Navi-Trac White Tent Bid.
3. Discussion and action regarding waiver of fees for Spring Performance on May 20, 2025, at Burr’s Hill Park from Mt. Hope High School Music Department.
4. Discussion and action regarding Warren Parks & Recreation facility policy.
6. Discussion and action regarding converting the old Burr's Hill Park bathrooms to changing spaces.
1. Discussion and action regarding Public Works overtime and overages.
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: 03-06-2025 S.O.S Website, Town Hall, and Library.