AGENDA
June 09, 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:
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 June 09, 2026.
INTERVIEWS:
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee-1 position available (5 members):
1.
Bristol-Warren School District Budget and Declining Enrollment Group-1 position available (2 members):
1. John Bento-772 Main Street, Warren, RI 02885
Economic Development Board-3 positions available (8 members):
1.
Juvenile Hearing Board-1 alternate position available (5 members + 2 alternates):
1.
Planning Board-2 alternate positions available
(7 members + 2 alternates):
1.
RI 250th Commission-4 positions available (13 members):
1.
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):
· Zoning Board of Review Board member Charles A. Thibaudeau Jr.
· Tax Board of Assessment Review member Douglas Gablinske
· Tax Board of Assessment Review member Julie Coelho
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
Acceptance of May 12, 2026, 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no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a council member or citizen, in which event the item will be withdrawn from the General Order of Business and considered in the normal sequence on the agenda.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, *P-4, *P-5, *P-6, *P-7, *P-8
PETITIONS:
*P-1
Request for a Victualling License
From: Wavy Juice, LLC (William Papazian)
d/b/a Wavy Juice
691 Main Street (Hope & Main)
Warren, RI 02885
*P-2
Request for a Victualling License
From: Stephanie Sivalingam
d/b/a Sarkkarai
691 Main Street (Hope & Main)
Warren, RI 02885
*P-3
Request for a Victualling License
From: Sabrina Opielawski
d/b/a Bina’s Bites
691 Main Street (Hope & Main)
Warren, RI 02885
*P-4
Request for a Victualling License
From: Dawa Ritual, LLC (Eileen Kwesiga)
691 Main Street (Hope & Main)
Warren, RI 02885
*P-5
Request for a Victualling License
From: Birdbrain Foods, LLC (Alexander Fisher)
691 Main Street (Hope & Main)
Warren, RI 02885
*P-6
Request for a Victualling License
From: Olabim, LLC (Olushola Iyanda)
d/b/a Olabim
691 Main Street (Hope & Main)
Warren, RI 02885
*P-7
Request to serve Alcohol Outside
(Eastside Parking Lot Under Tent)
From: Clube Recreativo e Cultural Portuguese (Sandra Medeiros)
132 Child Street
Warren, RI 02885
Date: Friday, August 7, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Event: Annual Holy Ghost Feast 2026
*P-8
Request for Outside Entertainment License (Eastside Parking Lot under tent)
From: Clube Recreativo e Cultural Portuguese (Sandra Medeiros)
132 Child Street
Warren, RI 02885
Date: Friday, August 7, 2026 (4–5-person band)
Time: 6:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.
Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026 (4–5-person band)
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026 (1 man band)
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Event: Annual Holy Ghost Feast 2026
Request for a One-Day Entertainment License
From: Sarah Weed
23 Bridge Street
Warren, RI 02885
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Place: Burr’s Hill Park, Warren, RI 02885
Event: Fourth of July Finale
Entertainment: Storyteller, 2 bands (2-5 people) and a bonfire
Request for a One-Day Entertainment License
From: Hadley & Peter Arnold
21 Lyndon Street
Warren, RI 02885
Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Place: 21 Lyndon Street, Warren, RI 02885
Event: Juneteenth Performance
Entertainment: Free Public performance of 1-hour play with discussion/
Q & A to follow
Request for a One-Day Entertainment License
From: Nicole Ferrara
173 Touisset Road
Warren, RI 02885
Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Place: Burr’s Hill Park, Warren, RI 02885
Event: East Bay Community Family Day
Entertainment: 2 Person Gospel Group
Request for a Class F Beverage License
From: Nicole Ferrara
173 Touisset Road
Warren, RI 02885
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
500 Metacom Avenue
Warren, RI 02885
Event: Multitude Ministries Fundraiser
Request permission to close Luther Street during the event.
From: Saint Mary of the Bay Church
Milly Grieve-Director of Children and Youth Ministries
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026 (rain date Saturday, October 17, 2026)
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Place: Saint Mary of the Bay Church Property and Luther Street
Event: Annual Autumn Family Day Fest
Request for Outdoor Seating
From: Spaghetti Lane Via Porta, LLC (Nathan Cooperman)
d/b/a Spaghetti Lane Via Porta
495 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
ORDINANCE:
Chapter 4, Building and Building Regulations*
Article X. Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR), Sec. 4-199. Private Property.
(2nd Reading)
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 Hopkinton requesting Parity in Ambulance Service
Reimbursements for Services Provided on State-Owned Property.
Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton in Support of Rhode Island H 7551, as
Amended.
Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton in Support of Rhode Island Bill 2481.
Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton Opposing House Bill 7632 Relating to Age-
Appropriate Design Code.
Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton in Support of Rhode Island Senate Bill
2239 Regarding Local Authority Over Unfunded Education Mandates.
Resolution #2026-13 from the Town of Richmond, Town Council Opposing Passage
of 2026-H 7676 and S 2612 Relating to State Affairs and Government - Open
Meetings.
Resolution # 2026-0017 from the Town of Tiverton Requesting Continued Funding
of the RhodeRestore Program in the State Budget.
Resolution from the Town of South Kingstown in Support of House Bill 2026-8030
Entitled an Act Relating to Towns and Cities - General Powers.
Resolution from the Town of South Kingstown, Rhode Island in Support of House
Bill 2026-8298 Entitled an Act Relating to Capital Development - 2026 Bond
Referenda.
Resolution No 26-14 from the Burrillville Town Council in Opposition to Rhode
Island 2026 Gun Control Legislation.
Resolution #2026-02-25 B from the Town of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, Town
Council Requesting Legislative Action to Clarify and Reaffirm State Responsibility
for Public Boating Access Infrastructure, and Requesting Similar Legislative Action
Relating to Public Boating Access Infrastructure Located within the Town of
Charlestown.
Resolution R-03-2026 from the Town of New Shoreham Regarding Public Health
Crisis-Deer Resolution.
Letter received from resident Timothy White regarding Town maintenance
concerns in Touisset.
NEW BUSINESS:
Discussion and action regarding extended business hours for World Cup Events.
(Councilman Trombley)
NB-2
Discussion and action regarding developing a plan to increase OPEB Contributions to
ADC Levels. (Councilman Trombley)
TOWN MANAGER:
2. Discussion and action regarding a 1-year extension request for our on-call engineering contract with Fuss & O’Neill, current contract expires on June 30, 2026.
FINANCE DIRECTOR:
3. Requesting permission to overspend in the following accounts:
· Outside Services (account #01-520-00-2040) for $7,620.00 from Boards and Commissions-Administrative Officer (account #01-560-01-1010)
· Payroll Processing/Services (account #01-520-00-2165) for $4,980.00 from Tax Assessor Wages (account# 01-560-07-1010) in the amount of $4,000.00 and $980.00 from Finances Wages Non-Union (account #01-520-00-1010)
· Mary V. Quirk (account #01-510-00-2165) for $13,771.00 from Planner Wages (account #01-560-11-1010)
· Town Hall Expenses (account #01-560-03-2010) for $3,452.00 from Planner Wages (account #01-560-11-1010)
· Govt. Center Expenses (account #01-510-03-2010) for $9,720.00 from Planner Wages (account #01-560-11-1010)
· Public Works Overtime (account #01-550-00-1030) for $5,585.00 from Foreman Salary (account #01-550-00-1045)
· Public Works Clothing Allowance (account #01-550-00-2030) for $1,376.00 from Foreman Salary (account #01-550-00-1045)
· Public Works Tree Management (account #01-550-00-2335) for $17,000.00 from Public Works Wages-Union (account #01-550-00-1020)
· Public Works Holiday Lights (account #01-550-00-2326) for $4,195.00 from Public Works Wages-Union (account #01-550-00-1020)
· Public Works Tipping Fees (account #01-550-15-2400) for $40,300.00 from Public Works Wages-Union (account #01-550-00-1020)
· Shared Services-Computer Services/Website (account #01-510-00-2140) for $20,000.00 from Public Works Wages-Union (account #01-550-00-1020)
· Shared Services-Advertising (account #01-510-00-2060) for $3,000.00 from Planner Wages-Union (account #01-560-11-1010)
· Shared Services-Copier Expenses (account #01-510-00-2070) for $1,000.00 from Boards and Commissions-Administrative Officer
(account #01-560-01-1010)
RECREATION DIRECTOR:
3. Discussion and action requesting permission to transfer funds between the following Recreation Accounts:
· Recreation General Maintenance (account #01-560-12-2020) for $935.00 to General Operating (account #01-560-12-2010).
SEWER DEPARTMENT:
1. Discussion and action on anticipated overages for plant operations.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR:
1. Discussion and action requesting permission to transfer funds between the following Department of Public Works Accounts:
· Outside Services (account #01-550-00-2325) for $10,000.00 to Equipment/Vehicle (account #01-550-00-2050).
· Part-time Wages (account #01-550-00-1040) for $10,000.00 to Equipment/Vehicle (account #01-550-00-2050).
· Wages and Salaries (account #01-550-00-1020) for $8,000.00 to Equipment/Vehicle (account #01-550-00-2050).
2. Discussion, action, and authorization from the Town Council to utilize funds transferred to Public Works Vehicles & Equipment account to allow the purchase of equipment including, but not limited to, a Zeroturn Lawnmower, Lift Gate, and/or other necessary equipment not to exceed the transferred total of $28,000.00.
HARBORMASTER/HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION:
1. Discussion and possible action regarding potential mooring appeals for the following:
· Ralph Key
· Abby Parece
· William Loehning
· Daniel Storsteen
· Elizabeth and James Watson
· James Clay Luby
· S. Jacob Parris
SENIOR CENTER DIRECTOR:
1. Discussion and action requesting permission to transfer funds between the following Senior Center Accounts:
· Center Maintenance (account #01-560-08-2365) for $500.00 to Meal Site Manager (account #01-560-08-1015).
BUILDING OFFICIAL:
(account #01-560-05-2010).
POLICE CHIEF:
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: 06-04-2026 S.O.S Website, Town Hall, and Library