WARREN TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
May 12, 2026
Town Hall, Town Council Chambers
514 Main Street
7:00 PM
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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 May 12, 2026.
PRESENTATION:
BAPS Charities- Walk/Run- The Spirit of Service-Dhira Patel, M.A., Psy.D.
RESOLUTIONS:
(President DePasquale)
*FINAL ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET
INTERVIEWS:
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee-1 position available (5 members):
1.
Bristol-Warren School District Budget and Declining Enrollment Group-2 positions available (2 members):
1. Derrik Trombley-510 Child Street, Apt. 102C, Warren, RI 02885
Economic Development Board-2 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.
Voluntary Historic District Committee-1 alternate position available
(5 members + 2 alternates):
1. Gordon MacDonald-73 King Street, 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):
· Economic Development Board Member Jennifer Peters
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
Acceptance of April 14, 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no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a council member or citizen, in which event the item will be withdrawn from the General Order of Business and considered in the normal sequence on the agenda.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
PETITIONS:
*P-1
Request for a Victualling License
From: Crust Worthy, LLC (Madison Porter)
d/b/a Crust Worthy
691 Main Street (Hope & Main)
Warren, RI 02885
Request for a Victualling License
From: East Bay Pickleball Club, LLC
d/b/a East Bay Pickleball Club
(John Pettinelli & Michael Hofstetter)
217 Market Street
Warren, RI 02885
Request for a Yearly Entertainment License
From: East Bay Pickleball Club, LLC
d/b/a East Bay Pickleball Club
(John Pettinelli & Michael Hofstetter)
217 Market Street
Warren, RI 02885
Entertainment: 1-3 Person Band(s)
Request for a One-Day Entertainment License
From: Martha Donovan
28 Luther Street #3
Warren, RI 02885
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Place: Warren German Club, 27 Kelly Street, Warren, RI 02885
Event: Birthday Party
Entertainment: 2-person band (guitar/singing) outside weather permitting.
Request for a One-Day Entertainment License
From: Courtney Havell & Daniel Mizrahi
29 Laurel Lane
Warren, RI 02885
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Place: 13 Bay Road, Warren, RI 02885
Event: Mizrahi-Havell Wedding
Entertainment: DJ
Request for a One-Day Entertainment License
From: Brian Raftery
31 Denver Avenue
Warren, RI 02885
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Place: 31 Denver Avenue, Warren, RI 02885
Event: Celebration of Life
Entertainment: DJ
Request for a Class F Beverage License
From: Kickemuit Village Tenants Association (Elizabeth Fanara)
20 Libby Lane Bldg. H-112
Warren, RI 02885
Date: June 7, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Place: Andreozzi Hall, Warren Senior Center, 20 Libby Lane, Warren, RI 02885
Event: Installation of New Officers’ Banquet
Request for a Class F Beverage License
From: Anthony Urban
500 Metacom Avenue
Warren, RI 02885
Date: June 14th – 19th, 2026
Time: Sunday 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.,
Friday 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Place: St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 500 Metacom Avenue, Warren, RI 02885
Event: Mordomo
PUBLIC HEARING:
Request for a Class BVL Beverage License
From: East Bay Pickleball Club, LLC
d/b/a East Bay Pickleball Club
(John Pettinelli & Michael Hofstetter)
217 Market Street
Warren, RI 02885
ORDINANCE:
Chapter 4, Building and Building Regulations*
Article X. Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR), Sec. 4-199. Private Property.
(1st Reading) (Continued from April 14, 2026 meeting)
CORRESPONDENCE:
**These items are received and filed with no other action taken.
Bristol County Water Authority Monthly Report.
Department Head Reports.
Letter from the Town of Exeter, Rhode Island to Governor Daniel J. McKee
regarding Exeter Town Council support of the Blue-Ribbon Commission’s Report,
Equalizing Opportunity: Creating a Fair and Transparent Funding System for
Rhode Island’s Public Schools.
Resolution NO. 2026-07 from the Town of Exeter, Rhode Island in Support of
Rhode Island House Bill H7224 (2026-An Act Relating to Towns and Cities-Award
of Municipal Contracts).
Resolution NO. 2026-09 from the Town of Exeter, Rhode Island Opposing Senate
Bill 2389 and House Bill 7305 Relating to the Access to Public Records Act (APRA).
Resolution NO. 2026-10 from the Town of Exeter, Rhode Island in Support of House
Bill 2026 - H 7049 and Senate Bill 2026 - S 2147 Adjusting Primary Election Day to
Wednesday After Labor Day.
Resolution NO. 2026-11 from the Town of Exeter in Support of House Bill 2025-H
5202 Relating to Education and Regionalization Bonus.
Resolution NO. 2026-12 from the Town of Exeter in Support of House Bill H-
7446 and Senate Bill S-2691 Relating to Low-and Moderate-Income Housing-
Protection of Drinking Water Supplies.
Resolution NO. 2026-13 from the Town of Exeter in Support of Interstate
Enforcement of Boating Laws on Beach Pond and Improved Public Safety.
Resolution NO. 2026-14 from the Town of Exeter Requesting Parity in Ambulance
Service Reimbursements for Services Provided on State-Owned Property.
Resolution NO. 2026-15 from the Town of Exeter in Support of Senate Bill S-2917
and House Bill H-8015 Relating to Towns and Cities – Rhode Island Housing
Resources Act of 1988.
Resolution NO. 2026-16 from the Town of Exeter in Support of House Bill H-8029
Relating to Taxation – Collection of Taxes Generally.
Resolution NO. 2026-06 from the Town of Narragansett in Support of House Bill RI
H8151 – The “Blue Wave Bond for the Coastal Preparedness Act”.
Resolution from the Town of Charlestown Regarding Concerning Senate Bill S2275
Relating to Comprehensive Permit Review and Affordable Housing Unit
Accounting.
Resolution from the Town of Charlestown Regarding Identifying Shortcomings in
the Housing 2030 Element of the Rhode Island State Guide Plan.
Resolution from the Town of Charlestown Concerning Municipal Authority Over
Land Use and Housing Decisions.
Joint Municipal Statement from the Town of Charlestown regarding the 2025 State
Affordable Housing Laws.
Proclamation from the Town of Portsmouth Perpetually Proclaiming April 24th as
“Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day”.
Proclamation from the Town of Portsmouth Proclaiming the 57th Annual
Professional Municipal Clerks Week, May 3rd-9th, 2026.
OLD BUSINESS:
OB-1
Discussion and action regarding all Town fees and fines.
(Councilman Rego) (Budget Committee) (Continued from April 14, 2026 meeting)
NEW BUSINESS:
NB-1
Discussion and action regarding a request for recognition of Native and Indigenous
Peoples and the hanging of a portrait of Massasoit of the Pokanokets, Ousamequin.
(E. Jenny K. Flanagan)
Discussion and action regarding the addition of a stop sign or signs on Water Street as
a measure to calm traffic and speeding. (Vice-President Cronin)
TOWN MANAGER:
1. Discussion and action regarding a request from Mr. John Saviano for the RI State Traffic Commission to conduct a study on the installation of a traffic light at the intersection of Market Street and School House Road.
2. Discussion, action and possible authorization for the Town Manager to sign the Grant Special Conditions as required by the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) in connection with the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) award to the Town of Warren, with a total approved project cost of $30,000, including a federal share of $22,499.90.
3. Discussion and action regarding budget overages in the following departments:
· Finance Department
1. Request permission to overspend in Outside Services Account (account # 01-520-00-2940) for $28,000.00.
2. Request permission to overspend in Payroll Processing & Services Account (account # 01-520-00-2165) for $5,750.00.
· Fire Department
1. Request permission to overspend in Details/Storm Emergency Account (account # 01-530-00-2270) for $18,844.00.
· Shared Services
1. Request permission to overspend in Town Audit Account
(account # 01-510-00-2130) for $9,198.00.
2. Request permission to overspend in GASB-45 Account
(account # 01-510-00-2165) for $6,250.00.
3. Request permission to overspend in Mary V. Quirk School Account (account # 01-510-00-2165) for $5,749.00.
4. Request permission to overspend in Government Center Account
(account # 01-510-00-2165) for $3,765.00.
5. Request permission to overspend in Town Hall Expenses Account
(account # 01-510-00-2010) for $8,279.00.
· Department of Public Works
1. Request permission to overspend on Overtime Account
(account # 01-550-00-1030) for $27,426.00.
2. Request permission to overspend in Snow Removal Account
(account # 01-550-00-2010) for $46,739.00.
4. Presentation and discussion regarding projected debt service for the Bristol Warren Regional School District (BWRSD) for FY2028 and subsequent fiscal years.
5. Recognition of the Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) for receiving the Gold Award from the Rhode Island Clean Water Association for zero permit violations during the calendar year.
6. Update on Excess Liability Insurance.
SOLICITOR:
1. Request a motion for Executive Session (closed session) Pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5 Sub Section (a) (1) (Personnel). (Police Chief -Contract)
(employee has been notified)
2. Discussion and action on items discussed in executive session.
FINANCE DIRECTOR:
2. Discussion on report from Department Heads regarding line items that may go over budget.
4. Discussion and action regarding investment strategy that the Town should consider for the funds held in the RI Interlocal OPEB trust fund.
5. Discussion and action regarding Resolution in support of 2026--H-7369 Mandatory
Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Funding Levels. (Councilman Trombley)
TAX ASSESSOR:
1. Abatements to the 2009-2022 and 2025 tax rolls in the amount of $8,596.55:
o Abatement 2009 tax roll: $188.86
o Abatement 2010 tax roll: $410.53
o Abatement 2011 tax roll: $633.94
o Abatement 2012 tax roll: $724.19
o Abatement 2013 tax roll: $756.13
o Abatement 2014 tax roll: $812.83
o Abatement 2015 tax roll: $808.78
o Abatement 2016 tax roll: $830.69
o Abatement 2017 tax roll: $733.69
o Abatement 2018 tax roll: $473.38
o Abatement 2019 tax roll: $479.66
o Abatement 2020 tax roll: $516.49
o Abatement 2021 tax roll: $501.47
o Abatement 2022 tax roll: $509.68
o Abatement 2025 tax roll: $216.23
RECREATION DIRECTOR:
1. Discussion, action and authorization for the Town Manager to sign the Recreational Grant Agreement between the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Division of Planning and Development and the Town of Warren for the purpose of Veterans Field Improvements.
2. Discussion and action regarding awarding the 2026 concession rights bid.
3. Discussion, action, and authorization for the Recreation Director to sign an agreement with the Local Hero Deli and Catering regarding the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).
4. Discussion, action, and authorization for the Recreation Director to sign a Charter Bus Agreement with First Student Inc. regarding 2026 summer camp transportation services.
5. Request for the use of the Warren Town Beach on Tuesdays at 8:00 a.m. From July 23 – August 23, 2026 for free yoga instructions by Anne Saimeri.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR:
1. Discussion and action regarding bid for the purchase of a used backhoe loader.
FIRE CHIEF:
1. Discussion, possible action, and authorization for the Fire Chief to sign with CSI technology/group for fire prevention module in the amount of $11,000.00 to be paid from Fire Prevention Account #84-500-00-0001.
TOWN PLANNER:
1. Discussion, possible action, and authorization for the Town Manager to sign an agreement with CompeteRI regarding Shared Understanding for Municipal Support Partnership.
HARBORMASTER/HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION:
1. Discussion and possible action regarding a Mooring Appeal from Peter Sampson.
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: 05-7-2026 S.O.S Website, Town Hall, and Library