Town Manager Zmyslinski reported that the State is moving into Phase II of re-opening Rhode Island and the Governor’s Executive Order allows for outside dining if businesses comply with all Town and DBR regulations. The next step is indoor dining at 50% capacity. Local private clubs would be included. To date, three applications have been filed in West Warwick for outdoor dining and are in the process of approval by the Fire and Building departments. Playgrounds remain closed. The Town has ascertained that it cannot operate an effective recreation program given the guidelines that would need to be followed. Protocols that would need to be followed made it clear that West Warwick, and many other RI towns, are not in a position to hold summer camp this year. Chief Varone and Chief Knott reported that have adequate PPE supplies at this time.

2. Minutes of Previous Meetings –

Approval of minutes of the April 28 & April 29, 2020 FY21 Budget Workshops, May 5, 2020 Town Council Meeting, May 6, 2020 and May 12, 2020 FY21 Public Hearings.

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.

3. Consent Agendas:

A. License Applications:

1. (New) Business License: Dhruvit K. Sham dba Lucky Recording Studio – 41 Governors Hill

2. (Renewal) Antiques Secondhand Dealer, Keeper of Shop License: David Messier dba Dave’s Odd’s & Ends – 270 Washington Street

3. (Renewal) Antiques Secondhand Dealer, Keeper of Shop License: (ReneGendron Brothers Inc. dba Gendrons Jewelers – 225 Cowesett Ave.

4. (Renewal) Antiques Secondhand Dealer, Keeper of Shop License: Spindle City PawnBrokers Inc. dba Fall River Pawn Brokers – 288 Cowesett Ave.

5. (Renewal) Antiques Secondhand Dealer, Keeper of Shop License: Paul D Longo dba Liberty Mobility LLC – 5 Church Street

6. (Renewal) Antiques Secondhand Dealer, Keeper of Shop License: Michael Gagnon dba Estate Services – 65 Manchester Street

7. Realty A LLC dba Reality A Games – 297 Providence Street

8. (Renewal) Junk Dealer License - J&D Auto Salvage Inc. – 4 Bridal Ave.

9. (Renewal) Kennel License – Pamela Zales - 114 Pulaski Street

Council Vice President D’Amico moved the item, seconded by Councilwoman 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. Cancellation of Taxes – (Tax Assessor)

A. Amendment Report ‐ Abatement ‐ Abatements 5/4/2020

Account Number Receivable Detail Comments Amount Address Address Address

21‐0020‐87 2018 RP Tax Roll 017‐0001‐0‐001 at 100 Factory Street Taxed in error per Sal $ 42,125.33 Unison Site Management LLC C/o American Tower Corp. Po Box 723597 Atlanta, GA 31139

21‐0020‐87 2019 RP Tax Roll 017‐0001‐0‐001 at 100 Factory Street Taxed in error per Sal $40,350.94 Unison Site Management LLC C/o American Tower Corp. Po Box 723597 Atlanta, GA 31139

57‐0083‐50 2018 MV Tax Roll 2012 JEEP GRA C472 2012 Jeep registered in CT $452.10 Galligan Jacquelyn A 4 Suncrest Dr. W.W. R.I. 02893

65‐0091‐37 2017 MV Tax Roll 2016 CHE SIL 120678 same vehicle 2 different plates $743.52 Oden Erin C PO Box 272 Barrington RI 02806

Council Vice President D’Amico moved the item, seconded by Councilwoman 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. Two (2) West Warwick High School scholarships in the amount of $500.00 each to two (2) high school students.

Councilman Messier moved the item, seconded by Councilwoman Licciardi.

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. Discussion/Action:

A. The Charter Review Committee forward plan given safety recommendations and restrictions – (sponsored by Council Vice President D’Amico). financial

No action taken. This item will be addressed in 2021.

B. Timing and Logistics regarding third Public Hearing, Financial Town Meeting and All Day Referendum-(sponsored by Councilwoman Williamson)

FY21 Public Hearings and the FY21 Financial Town Meeting will be held virtually. The all day FY21 Budget Referendum will be held at the Civic Center. The next FY21 Public Hearing will be on June 16, 2020 at 6 p.m. The budget will then be presented to the Town Council on June 22, 2020 at 6 p.m. for approval at a Special meeting. Dates for the FTM and Budget Referendum to be determined.

C. Executive Order 2020-5 dated May 18, 2020. The Fifth Supplemental Emergency Declaration: Temporarily allowing expanded outside dining at restaurants in the Town of West Warwick (sponsored by Town Manager Zmyslinski).

Council Vice President D’Amico moved the item, seconded by Councilwoman Messier.

Town Manager Zmyslinski explained that Executive Order 2020-5 allows for the use of an establishment with an inside liquor license to be used on the outside by diners.

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.

7. PUBLIC COMMENT:

1. Designated portion of Town Council’s open meeting for Citizens to address comments to the Town Council relating to matters affecting the public business. (RIGL 42-46-2 (3) and RIGL 42-46-2 (6)).

2. Comments will only be addressed to the Town Council who will take them under advisement.

3. When addressing the Town Council, please state your name and address; please conduct yourself in an orderly and respectful fashion. The comments of citizens accessing this portion of our meeting are neither adopted nor endorsed by this body but heard as requested.

4. Members of the Town Council, being the duly elected public body as identified in RIGL 42-46-2 (3) have no obligation to respond to the Public’s Comments.

· Resident Derek Read asked if the playgrounds are being worked on by the contractor and if repairs will be made before reopening. Town Manager Zmyslinski explained that the Town has retained a licensed landscape architect, Gifford and Associates, to determine what needs to be done and develop a plan landscape work with Governor’s Commission. The Town has, also, retained an engineering firm to do survey work, which will be necessary for Riverpoint Park and Factory Street playgrounds.

· Resident Alan Palazzo asked when an update on Med Recyclers would be available. Vice President D’Amico has a report that will be issued next week.

8. ADJOURN

Councilman Messier made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilwoman Williamson. The vote was unanimous.

The meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m.

A TRUE COPY ATTEST

Marianne Kelly

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MARIANNE KELLY, CMC

TOWN COUNCIL CLERK