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TOWN OF WEST WARWICK
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2020
7 P.M.
MEETING VIDEOSTREAMED LIVE
TOWN HALL, 1170 MAIN ST., WEST WARWICK, RI
MINUTES
A. Meeting called to Order by the Town Council
The meeting was called to order by President Gosselin at 7:34 p.m.
B. Roll Call taken by Town Clerk
Members Present: Councilman Licciardi, Councilman Messier, Councilwoman Williamson, Council Vice President D’Amico, Council President Gosselin
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Town Manager Ernie Zmyslinski, Town Solicitor Tim Williamson, Finance Director Kristen Benoit, Colonel Mark Knott, Tax Collector Rosemarie Silva, Tax Assessor Sal Saccoccio, DPW Director Don Ouellette
C. Quorum on Record Declared by Town Clerk
The Town Council Clerk declared a quorum for the record.
D. Discussion/Action/Vote of Town Council
E. Any matter on this portion of the agenda may be acted upon by way of topic discussion and action by the Town Council with a vote on the record to approve, amend, deny or table the agenda item.
1. Discussion regarding actions and planning pertaining to addressing COVID-19 Virus and the impact on town operations.
Town Manager Zmyslinki reported that the first Executive Order from the Governor’s office was on March 16. This was amended on March 23 to ratify the Declaration of Emergency extending it to April 30 and changing the maximum gathering of people to five. Two Emergency Management orders were reported including access to elderly housing and (as of 3/31) all playgrounds and youth centers will be closing. All Executive Orders of the Governor are still in place. There is restricted access to Town Hall as of March 17. The building is closed to the public. Employees are working and items can be dropped off in the vestibule. The workforce has been staggered. The yard at DPW will be open to accept drop-offs. Bulk pick-up has been suspended.
2. Resolution for Agenda & Minutes Management System – (sponsored by Council President Gosselin) – Hereby considers the bid award to Clerk Base, 2220 Plainfield Pike, Cranston, RI 02921 in the amount of $15,545 per year, not to increase for a contract period of three years
Council Vice President D’Amico moved the item, seconded by Councilman Messier.
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Licciardi Yes
Councilman Messier Yes
Councilwoman Williamson Yes
Council VP D'Amico Yes
Council Pres Gosselin Yes
The vote was unanimous.
3. Resolution for bid 2020-06 for a 60 inch Zero Turn Mower to Tri-County Contractors Supply Inc. for the Grass Hopper (Scag-Cheetah) model 337G5EFI in the amount of $9,998.55 for the Public Works Department to purchase. (Sponsored by Councilwoman Williamson)
Council Vice President D’Amico moved the item, seconded by Councilman Messier.
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Licciardi Yes
Councilman Messier Yes
Councilwoman Williamson Yes
Council VP D'Amico Yes
Council Pres Gosselin Yes
The vote was unanimous.
4. Minutes of Previous Meetings– Approval of minutes of the February 25, 2020 Executive Session, February 25, 2020 Town Council Meeting, March 3, 2020 Town Council Meeting, March 11, 2020, Executive Session and March 31, 2020 Executive Session.
Council Vice President D’Amico moved the item, seconded by Councilman Messier.
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Licciardi Yes
Councilman Messier Yes
Councilwoman Williamson Yes
Council VP D'Amico Yes
Council Pres Gosselin Yes
The vote was unanimous.
5. Consent Agendas:
A. License Applications:
1. (New) Business – Philip S. Mancini Jr. dba Seven Twenty One Associates – 66 Harris Ave.
2. (New) Business – Sharon Dunn dba Silver Moon Treasures – 30 Arthur Street
3. (New) Business – Makeup with Tiffany dba Tiffany A. Espinal – 50 West Warwick Ave., Unit 2
4. (Renewal) Business–Patricia M. Haid dba Certified Residential Appraisals – 20 Pepin St. Apt 3
5. (Renewal) – Business License – Alfred C. Destefano dba Destefano Advisory Group - 735 L Main St.
6. (Renewal) – Business License – Thomas A. Rolin dba Employer Benefit Group - 735L Main St.
7. (Renewal)Kennel License-Daniel Galaviz-11 Payan Street
8. (Renewal) Kennel License - Katelyn Spaziano – 58 Woodside Ave.
Council Vice President D’Amico moved the item, seconded by Councilman Messier.
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Licciardi Yes
Councilman Messier Yes
Councilwoman Williamson Yes
Council VP D'Amico Yes
Council Pres Gosselin Yes
The vote was unanimous.
6. Finance Director’s Report: The Finance Director will review the expense and revenue reports as of February 29, 2020 for the Town’s General Fund and Civic Center Enterprise Fund.
Finance Director Benoit gave an overview of expenses and revenue as of February 29, 2020.
7. Cancellation of Taxes – (Tax Assessor) - A Resolution for the following cancellation of taxes from the Tax Roll Title 44-7-14 for the following: Tangible & Real Estate in the amount $77,802.
Account # Detail Comment Amount Address 1 Address 2 Address 3
A. 02-303-70 002-0037-0-000 at 11 Fairview Ave. Boar Decision $2,311.17 Bonanno Keith J Bonanno, Bonnie R. 11 Fairview Ave. W.W.
B. 12-24/80-54 017-0039-0-000 at 1094 Main St. Boar Decision $ 640.14 Lombardi Santo N 45 Sharon Dr. Coventry, RI 02816
C. 13-2639-10 009-0033-0-000 at 1700 Main St. Boar Decision $ 7,770.21 Mutual Apts. Properties LP Attn: Tax Dept. 1 James P. Murphy
D. 13-263920 009-0113-0-000 at 1700 Main St. Boar Decision $ 7,770.21 Mutual Apts. Properties LP Attn: Tax Dept. 1 James P. Murphy
E. 13-2639-25 009-0608-0-000 at 1735 MainSt. Boar Decision $12,996.89 Mutual Apts. Properties LP 1 James P Murphy Hwy. W.W.
F. 14-0111-70 007-0367-0-000 at 381 Washington St. Boar Decision $2,230.28 Nassau Realty Assoc. LLC New Phase Realty 38 Washington St
G. 14-0127-50 006-0092-0-000 at 175 Brookside Ave. Boar Decision $32,224.11 Natco Products Corp. 155 Brookside Ave. W.W.
H. 14-0127-50 016-0105-0-000 at 33 Factory St. Boar Decision $ 11,859.31 Natco Products Corp. 33 Factory St. W.W.
Council Vice President D’Amico moved the item, seconded by Councilman Messier.
8. Cancellation of Taxes – (Tax Collector) - A Resolution for the following cancellation of taxes from the Tax Roll Title 44-7-14 and 44-34-2 for the following: Motor Vehicles, Real and or Personal Property in the amount $3616.74
A. 52-0944-18 2013 - MV Tall Roll – Borrayo Bryan O - 41 Woodland Ave., Cranston - 2002 Vol S80 012529 Bankruptcy Chapter - $91.67
B. 52-0944-18- 2014 MV Tax Roll - Borrayo Bryan O - 41 Woodland Ave., Cranston – Multiple Items - Bankruptcy Chapter - $ 15.77
C. 53-1306-75 – 2014 MV Tax Roll – Conti Mary – 11 Beauchaine St. – 2011 Jee Wra 487878 - Bankruptcy Chapter - $ 105.03
D. 53-1306-75 – 2015 MV Tax Roll – Conti Mary – 11 Beauchaine St. – 2011 Jee Wra 487878 - Bankruptcy Chapter - $ 529.54
E. 53-1306-75 – 2016 MV Tax Roll – Conti Mary – 11 Beauchaine St. – 2011 Jee Wra 487878 - Bankruptcy Chapter - $ 512.46
F. 53-1306-75 – 2017 MV Tax Roll – Conti Mary – 11 Beauchaine St. – 2011 Jee Wra 487878 - Bankruptcy Chapter - $ 69.84
G. 54-0694-51 – 2017 MV Tax Roll Diaz Rosanna I. - 54 River St., Unit 1 – 2003 Lin LLS 352963 - Bankruptcy Chapter - $17.51
H. 70-0548-12 – 2017 MV Tax Roll – Turbitt Amy N. - 1900 New London Turnpike – 2012 HYU Son Oe - Bankruptcy Chapter - $248.77
I. 70-0548-37 – 2016 MV Tax Roll - Turbitt Jason J. - 1900 New London Turnpike – Multiple Items - Bankruptcy Chapter - $37.41
J. 70-0548-37 – 2017 MV Tax Roll - Turbitt Jason J. - 1900 New London Turnpike – 2016 Kia Sor 689364 - Bankruptcy Chapter - $544.23
K. 73-0311-43 – 2013 MV Tax Roll – Wilde Aaron M – 15 Hopedale Dr. – Multiple Items – Bankruptcy Chapter - $507.85
L. 73-0311-43 – 2014 MV Tax Roll – Wilde Aaron M – 15 Hopedale Dr. – Multiple Items – Bankruptcy Chapter - $477-98
M. 73-0311-46 – 2013 MV Tax Roll – Wilde Heather– 15 Hopedale Dr. – 2008 GMC Aca 504197- Bankruptcy Chapter - $416.12
N. 73-0311-46 – 2014 MV Tax Roll – Wilde Heather– 15 Hopedale Dr. – 2008 GMC Aca 504197- Bankruptcy Chapter - $42.56
Council Vice President D’Amico moved the item, seconded by Councilman Messier.
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Licciardi Yes
Councilman Messier Yes
Councilwoman Williamson Yes
Council VP D'Amico Yes
Council Pres Gosselin Yes
The vote was unanimous.
9. Re-Appointment/Appointment – (Tax Assessor Board of Review) A. Janice J. Peixinho
Council Vice President D’Amico moved the name of Janice Peixinho, seconded by Councilman Messier.
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Licciardi Yes
Councilman Messier Yes
Councilwoman Williamson Yes
Council VP D'Amico Yes
Council Pres Gosselin Yes
The vote was unanimous.
10. National Grid & Verizon – The Town Council hereby considers National Grid & Verizon relocating Penta Street - Pole 1.
Councilwoman Williamson moved the item, seconded by Councilman Messier.
11. Subscription to Police DTS (Police Detail Tracking Systems Dba System Works, LLC) – Hereby considers the Police Departments Subscriptions to Police DTS to more effectively and efficiently manage employee personal time accruals, scheduling, payroll, vendor billing, and assignment of overtime and special details. The FY 2020 Subscription cost will be at no cost promotion. Any costs for setup will be absorbed in the FY2020 Police Budget. FY2021 subscription cost of $6,384.00 would be funded through adjustment in the Administrative fee charge to vendors ordering special details after 7/1/2020 and the department’s supplies and expenses account- (sponsored by Council President Gosselin)
Council Vice President D’Amico moved the item, seconded by Councilman Messier.
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Licciardi Yes
Councilman Messier Yes
Councilwoman Williamson Yes
Council VP D'Amico Yes
Council Pres Gosselin Yes
The vote was unanimous.
12. Town Council hereby considers the Police Department to enter into a MOA with RIDOT to accept a grant (up to $60,000) to purchase and outfit a Police Interceptor Utility Vehicle dedicated for DUI Enforcement Patrols. (sponsored by Council President Gosselin)
Council Vice President D’Amico moved the item, seconded by Councilman Messier.
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Licciardi Yes
Councilman Messier Yes
Councilwoman Williamson Yes
Council VP D'Amico Yes
Council Pres Gosselin Yes
The vote was unanimous.
13. Resolution to authorize the DPW to dispose of Excess Property (Vehicles) – (sponsored by C. 2002 Ford Taurus not sold D. 2004 Ford Taurus not sold E. 2004 GMC Envoy not sold F. 1997 Ford F150 PU sold G. 2002 Lexus Es not sold
H. 2005 Dodge Durango not sold
I. 2005 Nissan Murano not sold
J. Wisconsin Air Compressor sold
Council Vice President D’Amico moved the item, seconded by Councilwoman Williamson.
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Licciardi Yes
Councilman Messier Yes
Councilwoman Williamson Yes
Council VP D'Amico Yes
Council Pres Gosselin Yes
The vote was unanimous.
14. Discussion/Action:
A. Discussion regarding the upcoming Financial Town Meeting – (Town Manager)
Town Manager Zmyslinski reported that, due to Covid-19, the Governor has issued a number of Executive Orders trying to slow the virus. Many of these could have effects on the public and businesses and social gathering restrictions. There are various alternatives, but all would require General Assembly approval, Governor’s orders or other action. The League of Cities and Towns is looking to the Governor’s Office for how to proceed. One option would be that the Town Council would be able to pass the budget. If there is no budget passed, the Town would use the prior year budget until the new budget could be put in place but this could affect cash flow for the Town. Looking for clarity from the Governor’s office.
B. The former Villa Restaurant located at Cowesett Ave. is physically being torn down. It has been confirmed by our Town Planner that O’Reilly’s Auto Parts is one of the two retail stores set to go in. As of right now the other is yet to be determined. (sponsored by Councilman Licciardi)
Councilman Licciardi reported that there are two retail stores going in at this location. One is O’Reilly’s Auto Part. So far, there is no tenant in the second space.
C. Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations with Council 94, Local 2045
1. Town and Local 2045 have reached a tentative agreement by negotiation and approving of Memorandum of Understanding
2. Proposed finalized draft document which will become the Collective Bargaining Agreement is still being prepared by the parties
3. Upon completion of proposed finalized draft agreement and written approval of its acceptance by majority Local 2045 membership; Town Council can meet at Special Session to discuss and act upon same.
4. Should the Town Council approve the proposed finalized draft agreement by a majority of its members at the Special Session; ratification of the Collective Bargaining Agreement can be completed
No action taken.
15. ADJOURN
Councilman Messier made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilwoman Williamson. The meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m.
A TRUE COPY ATTEST
Marianne Kelly
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MARIANNE KELLY, CMC TOWN COUNCIL CLERK