*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no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a council member or citizen, in which event the item will be withdrawn from the General Order of Business and considered in the normal sequence on the agenda.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:

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ORDINANCE:

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Chapter 11, Licenses and Business Regulations*

Article II. Alcoholic Beverages, Taverns and Victualling Houses,

Sec. 11-28. – Limitation on the number of Class B Liquor Licenses.

(1^st 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).

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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.

PETITIONS:

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Request for a Victualling License

From: F & F Productions, LLC (Federico St. Sauveur)

d/b/a Flavor and Flames

691 Main Street (Hope & Main)

Warren, RI 02885

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Request for a Victualling License

From: Sorelle, LLC (Mary Beth Ryder & Michael St Angelo)

d/b/a Sorelle

437 Main Street

Warren, RI 02885

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Request for a Victualling License

From: Blue Door Inc. (Justin Silva)

d/b/a Porto General Store

196 Water Street

Warren, RI 02885

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Request for Holiday License

From: Blue Door Inc. (Justin Silva)

d/b/a Porto General Store

196 Water Street

Warren, RI 02885

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Request for a Tattoo License

From: Eclectic Body Art & Healing Studio

Sabrina Lima-Apprentice

446 Main Street

Warren, RI 02885

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Request for a Tattoo License

From: Eclectic Body Art & Healing Studio

Paige Cranshaw-Apprentice

446 Main Street

Warren, RI 02885

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Request for a Tattoo License

From: 1001 Troubles Tattoo

India Scott

464 Main Street

Warren, RI 02885

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Request for a One-Day Outside Entertainment License

From: Andrew Fenster

18 Laurel Lane

Warren, RI 02885

Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025

Time: 5:00 PM-10:00 PM

Place: 18 Laurel Lane

Warren, RI 02885

Event: Redman/Fenster Wedding

Entertainment: DJ-Scott Pellerin

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Request for a One-Day Outside Entertainment License

From: Michaela Scanlon

25 Serpentine Road

Warren, RI 02885

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025

Time: 2:00 PM-7:00 PM

Place: 25 Serpentine Road

Warren, RI 02885

Event: Windswept Summer Fundraiser

Entertainment: Band/4 Piece-Amplified

CORRESPONDENCE:

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

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Bristol County Water Authority Monthly Report.

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Department Head Reports

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Resolution from the Town of Portsmouth in Support of Increased Funding for the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority.

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Resolution from the Town of Westerly Opposing Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) Service Cuts affecting the Town of Westerly.

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Resolution from the Town of Westerly in Opposition to State Firearms Legislation, Section 1, Title 11, Chapter 47.2 of the Rhode Island General Laws Specifically Entitled ‘An Act Relating to Criminal Offenses-Unlawful Sale of Prohibited Firearms’ [Also Known as the Rhode Island Assault Weapons Ban of 2025].

**C-6

Resignation letter from Warren Historic District Commission member Jesse Cannon.

OLD BUSINESS:

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Discussion and action regarding plan of combining the Zoning and Planning Boards

pursuant to RIGL § 45-24-56.1.

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Discussion and action allowing the Town Manager to work with the Town’s Energy Consultant for the best fixed electric and gas prices and execute a three-year contract.

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Discussion, action and authorization for the Town Council President to sign the following:

· Energy Conservation Proposal from Vision Energy Solutions.

· Installation Application and Pre-Installation survey from Rhode Island Energy

· Incentive Offer-Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program from Rhode Island Energy.

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Request for the Town Council to approve and authorize the Town Council President to sign a Grant of Easement to Narragansett Electric Company for Property Address: 525 Child Street, Warren, RI. (Continued from August Meeting)

NEW BUSINESS:

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Discussion and action regarding Compost Pilot. (Vice President Cronin)

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Letter from Ashley Sousa requesting to change the Zoning Ordinance Use Table to allow Dog Daycare, boarding and training as a permitted use in the Manufacturing (M) zoning district or elsewhere in the town as appropriate.

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Discussion and action authorizing the Town Council President to sign an easement,

for the Town of Warren with The Narragansett Electric Company to install, construct, reconstruct, repair, replace, add to, maintain and operate an overhead distribution system for the distribution of electric current, which distribution system includes one pole. (Plat 5 - Lot 20) (81 Schoolhouse Road).

NB-4

Discussion and action regarding the Proposal for the Installation of the Walking Meditation Labyrinth. (Jenny & Tom Flanagan)

NB-5

Discussion and action regarding replacement and repair of the sidewalks on

Metacom Avenue, Kickemuit Road, and Market Street which are not ADA

compliant. (Council President DePasquale)

NB-6

Discussion and action on the Town Manager to provide a monthly status report for

the Town Council directive motions, with a start date of December 12, 2024.

(Councilman Rego)

NB-7

Discussion and action on upkeep of Town’s tennis courts, roller rink, and beach

seawall. (Councilman Rego)

NB-8

Discussion and action regarding a request for an additional Class BV Liquor License. (Mary Beth Ryder and Michael St Angelo-Sorelle, LLC d/b/a Sorelle)

(Council President DePasquale)

NB-9

Discussion and action regarding planting trees at Burr’s Hill Park.

(Council President DePasquale)

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Discussion and action for permission to hold a press conference in front of

the Town Hall on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 10:00 am, to recognize Woman

Owned Business Month and to announce the upcoming Walkabout events scheduled for Sunday, October 12th and Sunday, October 19th. to highlight the significant contributions of women entrepreneurs within our community.

(Vice-President Cronin)

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Discussion and action concerning volume levels at Pistolas, Inc. d/b/a La Pinata Mexican Restaurant.

TOWN MANAGER:

Discussion and action on the RFQ, solicitation from qualified planning, engineering, and urban design firms to assist with the implementation of the Metacom Avenue Assessment and Planning Project.

(This project is being funded through the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation’s FY24 Site Readiness Program and supports implementation of the Town’s “Market to Metacom” Redevelopment Strategy).

Discussion and action regarding mutual aid/collaboration agreement with Building Officials between the Town of Bristol and the Town of Warren.

Follow-up regarding employee time management cost.

Discussion and action on Electric Leaf Blower Program from the R.I. Office of Energy.

Discussion on Army Corps of Engineers presentation from August 21, 2025.

Discussion and action regarding changing the operation hours at the Town Hall.

SOLICITOR:

Request a motion for Executive Session (closed session) pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5 (a)(3) discussion regarding a matter of security (deployment of security personnel) and (4) an investigative proceeding regarding allegations of misconduct.

2. Action on matters discussed in Executive Session.

FINANCE DIRECTOR:

1. FY 2025-2026 Budget vs Actual Revenues & Expenditures.

2. Cash Balance Report.

Abatement to the 2012 & 2013 tax roll in the amount of $137.64-Motor Vehicle Tax.

TAX ASSESSOR:

Abatement to the 2025 tax roll in the amount of $191.39-Vetern exemption was not applied.

Additions to 2025 tax roll in the amount of $3,236.75-Unmerged lots/new construction

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: 09-04-2025 S.O.S Website, Town Hall, and Library.