WARREN TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
October 14, 2025
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
“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 October 14, 2025.
RESOLUTION:
RECOGNITION:
Norman D. Blank-Deputy Chief-50 Years of Service
Vincent P. Calenda-Captain-50 Years of Service
RECOGNITION:
Robert “Bob” Avila- Robert Avila Arboretum
PRESENTATION:
FY24 Audit Presentation by Hague, Sahady & Co., P.C
PRESENTATION:
Compost Pilot
INTERVIEWS (Discussion and Potential Action):
Flood & Drainage Study Advisory Committee-2 positions (3 members):
1. Nancy Hope Smalzel-7 Emery Road, Warren, RI 02885
2. Ben Greenstein-11 Jacobs Point Road, Warren, RI 02885
3. John Massed-35 Sachem Street, Warren, RI 02885
4. Jan Malik-23 Hezekiah Drive, Warren, RI 02885
RI 250th Commission-3 positions available (13 members):
1.
Voluntary Historic District Committee-1 position available (5 members + 2 alternates):
1.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
Acceptance of September 9, 2025, Regular Scheduled Meeting Minutes
Acceptance of September 9, 2025, Executive Session Meeting Minutes
Acceptance of September 11, 2025, Special Meeting Minutes
Acceptance of September 19, 2025, Special Site Visit Meeting Minutes
Acceptance of October 7, 2025, Special 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no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a council member or citizen, in which event the item will be withdrawn from the General Order of Business and considered in the normal sequence on the agenda.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
ORDINANCE:
Chapter 32-Zoning Ordinance, Article XXIII-Definitions, Sec. 32-130-Definitions
Article V-District Use Regulations, Sec. 32-31-Criteria for specific categories of special use permits. The amendment to this Zoning Ordinance will allow for the retail sale of cannabis products in the Business and Rural Business Zoning Districts. (1st reading)
Chapter 32-Zoning,
Article XX.-Sign Regulations,
Sec.32-111.-Definitions and Sec. 32-112.-General (1st reading)
Chapter 11, Licenses and Business Regulations*+
Article II. Alcoholic Beverages, Taverns and Victualling Houses,
Sec. 11-28. – Limitation on the number of Class BV Liquor Licenses.
(2nd reading)
Pursuant to the provisions of section 3-5-16 of the 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-one (31).
(a) The maximum number of class BV beverage licenses to be issued by the town is fixed at thirty-two (32).
PUBLIC HEARING:
SHOW CAUSE HEARING
Pistolas, Inc. d/b/a
La Pinata Mexican Restaurant
520 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
Request for a Class BV Beverage License
From: Sorelle Off the Lane, LLC
d/b/a Sorelle Off the Lane
(Mary Beth Ryder & Michael St. Angelo)
437 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
PETITIONS:
*P-1
Request for a Victualling License
From: Bloom Patisserie, LLC (Danielle Peters)
691 Main Street (Hope & Main)
Warren, RI 02885
Request for a Victualling License (Amendment to Business Name)
From: Sorelle Off the Lane, LLC
d/b/a Sorelle Off the Lane
(Mary Beth Ryder & Michael St. Angelo)
437 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
Request for a Yearly Entertainment License
From: Sorelle Off the Lane, LLC
d/b/a Sorelle Off the Lane
(Mary Beth Ryder & Michael St. Angelo)
437 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
Entertainment: Live Music-1-2 Person Band
Request for a Victualling License
From: Kristi’s Krafttails, LLC
(Kristi Dukoff)
747 Main Street (The Point East Bay)
Warren, RI 02885
CORRESPONDENCE:
**These items are received and filed with no other action taken.
Bristol County Water Authority Monthly Report.
Department Head Reports
Resolution for the Town of Westerly Preserving the Name, Significance and
Observance of the Victory Day Holiday.
Resolution from the Town of Portsmouth regarding the Restoration of General Revenue Sharing to Cities and Towns.
Letter from Bristol Country Water Authority (BCWA) regarding 2025 BCWA Service Line Annual Report.
Resignation letter from RI 250th Commission member Chris Matos.
OLD BUSINESS:
Discussion and action regarding Zoning Ordinance Amendment referral to the
Planning Board and advertisement for Public Hearing. (kennels/dog daycare) (Michael Monti, Esq., Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP)
NEW BUSINESS:
Discussion and action regarding installation of a crosswalk at the corner of Main Street and Coomer Avenue (crossing Main Street). (President DePasquale)
Report and update from the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
TOWN MANAGER:
1. Discussion, action, and authorization for the Town Council President to sign the property damage release and settlement of claim received from A.G.I. Construction Inc., T.A.K. Construction Company, and Lextal, Inc. for the damage to the sewer line located on the corner of Main Street and Wheaton Street, which occurred on July 17, 2025.
2. Discussion regarding new sales tax on short-term parking service providers.
3. Discussion and action regarding a request from the Bristol/Warren Regional School District to waive building permit fees for the work being performed at the Kickemuit Middle School and Hugh Cole Elementary School under RIGL 23-27.3- 119.
4. Recognition of Amy Curtin’s (Clerk-Finance Department) completion of the State and Municipal Finance Academy, Professional Development Program at University of Rhode Island (URI).
5. Discussion, action, and authorization for the RI Infrastructure Bank to pay contractors directly from the Municipal Resiliency Program Grant and to establish a line of credit with the Infrastructure Bank.
TOWN SOLICITOR:
1. Discussion and action on a subrogation claim from Progressive Home/ASI.
2. Discussion and action on Karen Anterni v. Marshall, C.A. No.: PC-2025-04675
referral to the Trust (claim only previously referred to the Trust).
3. Discussion and action on proposed ADU zoning ordinance amendment.
Chapter 32, Article VIII. – Zoning District Use Regulations: Sec. 32-47 -Residential uses, Article XXIV-Accessory Dwelling Units: Sec. 32-131 Accessory Dwelling Units by Right.
4. Discussion and action regarding the status on the foot of Washington Street (Water Street West to the shore of the Warren River).
FINANCE DIRECTOR:
1. FY 2025-2026 Revenues & Expenditures.
TAX ASSESSOR:
1. Discussion, action, and authorization for the Town Council President to sign an agreement with Catalis regarding software subscription fees.
2. Abatement to the 2025 tax roll in the amount of $1,068.38:
· $599.34-lowered assessment due to condition of interior, tax appeal.
· $469.04-lowered assessment due to condition of elevator, tax appeal.
3. Additions to 2025 tax roll in the amount of $549.37-subdivision of lots.
RECREATION:
1. Discussion and action for the approval of Blount Fine Foods to use Burr’s Hill Park on Saturday, June 20, 2026, for the Annual Blount Family Appreciation Day and Community Concert.
2. Discussion and action for the approval of Altaer Sauna to provide a mobile sauna experience at the Warren Town Beach or Burr’s Hill Park from November to May and fee for usage.
TOWN CLERK:
1. Discussion and action to begin Monday, November 10, 2025 Town Council meeting at 6:00 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: October 9, 2025 S.O.S Website, Town Hall, and Library.