WARREN TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
January 13, 2026
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
“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.”
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
RECOGNITION:
Boy Scout Troop 6, Bristol/Warren
· Christopher Stone is recognized for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
PUBLIC HEARING:
FY2026-2027 BUDGET
1. Discussion and action regarding the start time of (6:00 PM) for the future Budget Meetings/Public Hearings.
· Wednesday, March 18, 2026
· Wednesday, March 25, 2026
2. Discuss and solicit comments from residents related to goals and objectives for the Fiscal Year 2026/2027
Warren Town Charter -Article XVIII. Budget Section 18.09
Initial Budget Hearing
The Town Council shall schedule a public hearing no later than January 15 for the
purpose of discussing and soliciting comments from the residents relating to the
general goals and objectives of the budget for the next fiscal year, prior to the
preparation and presentation of a proposed budget by the Town Manager. Matters for
discussion and consideration may include, without limitation, any increase or decrease
in taxes, proposed new projects, contractual obligations, and other items affecting the
budget. Notice of the hearing shall be published no less than ten (10) calendar days prior to the hearing.
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 January 13, 2026.
RE-APPOINTMENTS:
Bristol County Water Authority-Board of Directors-3 yr. term (3 members)
1. John M. Jannitto-37 Hope Street, Warren, RI 02885
Tree Warden-1 yr. term
1. Matthew C. Largess-7395 Post Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852
INTERVIEWS (Discussion and Potential Action):
Conservation Commission- 1 position available (7 members):
1.
Economic Development Board-1 position available (8 members):
1.
Juvenile Hearing Board-1 full member and 1 alternate position available
(5 members + 2 alternates):
1. Maria L. Ursini-99 Water Street Apt. 316, Warren, RI 02885 (Current Alternate)
2. Sarah Normandin-175 Fatima Drive, Warren, RI 02885
Recreation Board- 1 position available (5 members):
1.
RI 250th Commission-5 positions available (13 members):
1.
Tree Commission-1 position available (5 members):
1. Ken Jaeger-796 Main Street Apt. 1, Warren, RI 02885
RESIGNATIONS:
Discussion and action regarding the advertisement of open board position(s) and request the Town Clerk to send an appreciation letter to the following resigning board member(s):
· Planning Board member Ashley Medeiros
· Bristol County Water Authority Board member William Gosselin
· Warren Arts and Culture Commission member Elizabeth O’Connell
· Voluntary Historic District Committee member Carol Meeker
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
Acceptance of December 9, 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.
*CONSENT AGENDA:
*P-1, *P-2, *P-3
ORDINANCES:
Chapter 32-Zoning (2nd 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) (2nd reading)
· 2 years of Budgeted vs Actual Expenses and Revenues.
· Current year to date actuals with estimates for expected amount, with explanations if greater than a 5% variance.
· New budget amounts to have explanations if there is a 5% variance.
· Review of all town fees and fines.
· Review of debt service.
· Review of all special revenue funds.
· 5-year capital plan.
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. (2nd reading)
PETITIONS:
*P-1
Request for a Victualling License
From: Table 19 Foods, LLC (Samuel Benoit)
d/b/a Scuttle
691 Main Street (Hope & Main)
Warren, RI 02885
*P-2
Request for extension of hours/entertainment
From: Clube Recreativo e Cultural Portuguese (Sandra Medeiros)
132 Child Street
Warren, RI 02885
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
Time: until 2:00 a.m.
Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
Time: until 2:00 a.m.
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time: until 2:00 a.m.
Event: Annual Carnival 2026 Events
*P-3
Request for extension of hours/liquor
From: Clube Recreativo e Cultural Portuguese (Sandra Medeiros)
132 Child Street
Warren, RI 02885
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
Time: until 2:00 a.m.
Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
Time: until 2:00 a.m.
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time: until 2:00 a.m.
Event: Annual Carnival 2026 Events
Request for a Victualling License
From: Salsas El Patron, LLC (Juan Carlos Porres)
d/b/a Salsas El Patron
139 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
Request for a Victualling License
From: The Ice Cream Hut, Inc. (Kress Palmer)
326 Market Street
Warren, RI 02885
Request for a Tattoo License Transfer of Location
From: Eclectic Body Art & Healing Studio (Chrystal Santos)
446 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
New Address: 422 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
Request for Yearly Entertainment License
From: Arcwood Jewelry, LLC (Lincoln Pollock)
450 Main Street Unit B
Warren, RI 02885
Entertainment: DJ/Solo Artist
Request permission to relocate P2 pole per customer request.
From: The Narragansett Electric & Verizon New England, Inc.
Location: Grandview Avenue, Warren, RI (WR#13987401).
CORRESPONDENCE:
**These items are received and filed with no other action taken.
Bristol County Water Authority Monthly Report.
Department Head Reports.
Resolution from the Town of West Greenwich regarding Low and Moderate Income
Housing 2025-10.
Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton in Support of An Act of the General
Assembly of the State of Rhode Island Authorizing the Town of Hopkinton to
Confer Jurisdiction on the Hopkinton Municipal Court to Hear Certain Appeals.
The Warren Planning Board 2025 Annual Report.
The Warren Harbor Management Commission 2025 Annual Report.
The Warren Parks and Recreation 2025 Annual Report.
The Warren Arts and Cultural Commission 2025 Annual Report.
The Warren Housing Authority 2025 Annual Report.
The Warren Conservation Commission 2025 Annual Report.
The Warren Zoning Board of Review 2025 Annual Report.
The Juvenile Hearing Board 2025 Annual Report.
The Voluntary Historic District Committee 2025 Annual Report.
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee 2025 Annual Report.
The Warren Tree Commission 2025 Annual Report.
OLD BUSINESS:
OB-1
Discussion and action regarding advertisement for the appointment of Planning Board and Zoning Board of Review members.
NEW BUSINESS:
NB-1
Discussion and action regarding the following:
· Enforcement of parking bans during snow emergencies. (Councilman Hanley)
Sec. 12-9. - Removal of vehicles interfering with snow removal.
(a)It is hereby declared to be in the public welfare, interest and safety that in order to ensure the delivery of food and fuel and to enable fire apparatus to reach all areas of the town, it is necessary that during and after a snow storm all public highways in the town be made passable.
(b)In order to facilitate the plowing of such highways, it may be necessary for the director of public works to remove vehicles interfering with the plowing of such highways.
(c)In such event, the director of public works and his authorized representatives are hereby authorized to remove or cause to be removed any motor vehicle interfering with the plowing of such highways.
(d)The cost, if any, of so removing any vehicle shall be assessed against the owner of such vehicle.
(Code 1967, § 22-10)
· Snow removal policies regarding sidewalks. (Vice President Cronin)
Sec. 18-8. - Snow and ice generally.
(a)Every owner, occupant or other person having the care of any building or lot of land on any street or highway in the compact part of the town where there is a sidewalk made or established shall during the first six (6) hours of daylight after the ceasing to fall of snow, cause the snow to be removed from such sidewalk. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be punished in accordance with section 1-8 for each day after the expiration of such six (6) hours that the snow shall remain on such sidewalk.
(b)The provisions of subsection (a) shall also apply to snow falling from any building.
(c)No person, including the owner or occupant of any lands or premises abutting or bordering upon any street or highway, shall place, deposit, throw or shovel any snow or ice into or upon that portion of any such street or highway which has been cleaned, plowed or shoveled of snow or ice by the town or by any governmental agency or authority at any time after said street or highway has been cleaned or plowed as aforesaid. Any person violating the provisions of this subsection shall be punished in accordance with section 1-8 of this Code.(d)No owner or occupant of any lands or premises abutting or bordering upon any street or highway shall cause, allow or permit any person to do or perform any of said conduct prohibited by subsection
(c) of this section. Any person violating the provisions of this subsection shall be punished in accordance with section 1-8 of this Code.
(Code 1967, §§ 28-9, 28-10; Ord. of 2-9-2010)
Sec. 18-9. - Removal of ice from sidewalks.
Every owner, occupant and person having the care of any building or lot of land on any street or highway in the compact part of the town shall cause the sidewalk adjoining such building or lot of land whenever the same shall be encumbered with ice to be made safe and convenient by removing the ice therefrom or by covering the same with sand or other suitable substance. Every person violating the provisions of this section shall be punished in accordance with section 1-8 for every day that such sidewalk shall continue unsafe or inconvenient by reason of such ice remaining thereon.
(Code 1967, § 28-11)
Sec. 1-8. - General penalty; continuing violations.
(a)Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Code or limited or specially prescribed by state statute, whenever in this Code or in any other ordinance or resolution of the town or in any rule, regulation or order promulgated by any officer or agency of the town under authority duly vested in him or it [if] any act is prohibited or is made or declared to be unlawful or an offense or a misdemeanor, or the doing of any act is required or the failure to do any act is declared to be unlawful or an offense or a misdemeanor, where no specific penalty is provided therefor, the violation of any such provision of this Code or any other ordinance or resolution of the town or such rule, regulation or order shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisonment for a term not exceeding thirty (30) days and/or restitution in cases involving property damage or personal injury in an amount up to twenty-five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) and/or voluntary community service for the town for not more than ten (10) days for any one (1) offense.(b)Except where otherwise provided, every day any violation of this Code or any other ordinance or resolution of the town or such rule, regulation or order shall continue shall constitute a separate offense.
(Code 1967, § 1-6)
NB-2
Discussion and action regarding identifying funding sources for the Northern Spur
bike path extension (broken bridge to Metacom Avenue).
(President DePasquale)
TOWN MANAGER:
1. Update from Woodard and Curran concerning the final Rhode Island Discharge Elimination System (RIPDES) Permit issued by RI DEM.
2. Discussion and action on a five (5) year extension of the current Operation and Maintenance Agreement for the Town of Warren Wastewater Treatment Plant, between the Town of Warren, RI and H2O Innovation Operation & Maintenance, LLC of Gulfport, MS.
3. Discussion and action regarding the request for qualifications (RFQ) for professional Wastewater Engineering Services for the Economic Development Grant (EDA).
4. Discussion and action regarding repairs/replacement of a chlorine tank at the Wastewater Treatment Facility.
5. Discussion, action and authorization for the Town Council President to sign a release and settlement of claim relating to reimbursement to the Town of Warren for damage caused by AGI Construction on Metacom Avenue.
6. Discussion and action regarding the one-year extension of the Managed IT Service contract with PacketLogix Inc.
FINANCE DIRECTOR:
POLICE CHIEF:
1. Discussion and action concerning Public Safety Dispatch Center.
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: 01-8-2026 S.O.S Website, Town Hall, and Library