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TOWN OF WEST WARWICK
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
A. Meeting called to Order by the Town Council President 
The meeting was called to order by President Gosselin at 7:17 p.m.
B. Roll Call taken by Town Council Clerk
Members Present:
Councilman Licciardi
Councilman Messier
Councilwoman Williamson
Council Vice President D'Amico
Council President Gosselin
Members Absent: None
C. Quorum on Record Declared by Town Council Clerk
The Town Council Clerk declared a quorum for the record.
D. Discussion/Action/Vote of Town Council.
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.
President Gosselin asked attendees to please use the ‘Raise Your Hand’ option to address the Town Council with questions.
E. Discussion regarding actions and planning pertaining to addressing the COVID-19 Virus and the impact on town operations.
· Town Manager Zmyslinski reported that five thermal image face camera scanners were received. Two are in the Town Hall, one at the ice rink, one at the Civic Center and a spare. These scanners take one’s temperature and identify if it is above 100.4 degrees. These machines also identify if someone is not wearing a mask.
· Waiting for construction of a tempered glass barrier for the Assessors’ office. This will be the last barrier necessary in the Town Hall.
· New regulations affecting the ice rink and civic center have come out indicating that team games can continue to be played and Laurie Swanson will map out a plan for parents to safely come in and watch events.
F. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING–
Approval of minutes of the August 18, 2020, Town Council, August 25, 2020, Executive Session, and August 26, 2020, Special Town Council Meeting.
Council Vice President D’Amico moved the item, seconded by Councilman Licciardi.
Councilwoman Williamson requested the following be amended: August 18, 2020 minutes: omit items K, L and M; remove duplicate wording in item R; under Public Comment the Executive Session was not continued-it was rescheduled.
Councilwoman Williamson moved to approve the item, as amended, seconded by Council Vice President D’Amico.
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.
TOWN COUNCIL ACTING AS A LIQUOR COMMISSION
G. 293 PVD, LLC
DBA BOOMERANGS ROADHOUSE
293 PROVIDENCE STREET
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.
TOWN COUNCIL ACTING AS TOWN COUNCIL
H. CONSENT AGENDAS - License Applications:
1. (New) Mechanical Amusement License: 293 PVD, LLC dba Boomerangs Roadhouse – 293 Providence Street
2. (New) Theatrical Performances Shows & Exhibitions License: 293 PVD, LLC dba Boomerangs Roadhouse – 293 Providence Street.
3. (Renewal) Mechanical Amusement License: Portuguese American Citizens Cub – 97 East Main Street
4. (Renewal) Mechanical Amusement License: American Legion Post 2 W.W. -2 Legion Way
5. (Renewal) Business License: Amanda Ferguson dba Salon Nova-17 Dawes Street
6. (Renewal) Business License: LaPearla Salon – 37 Tiogue Ave.
7. (Renewal) Business License: Frank W. Lafazia, Inc. - 37 Washington Street
8. (Renewal) Business License: The Technical Collaborative LLC -63 Bramble Lane
9. (Renewal) Business License: Uncas International LLC dba Crimzon Rose -1600 Division Rd.
10. (Renewal) Business License: Scott C. Nunes – 12 Kiwanis Rd.
11. (Renewal) Business License: Tim Heffernan dba FX Studio – 1287 Main Street
12. (Renewal) Business License: Sparrow, Johnson & Ursillo Inc. – 1300 Division Road
13. (Renewal) Business License: John Scott Leigh dba Scott’s Boat Service – 57 Atlantic Ave.
14. (Renewal) Business License: Lou’s Cleaning Service – 49 Wendy Way
15. (New)Business License: Amanda Phillips dba Furever Paws Mobile Grooming LLC – 15 Roberts Street
16. (Renewal) Private Detective License: Pamela Hay – 17 Apple Valley Dr., Sharon, MA
17. (Event) License: Southern New England Events LLC - reschedule to 10/3/2020 due to Covid 19 – Time:
11 am-3p.m. Breakdown time: 3-4 p.m. -setup time 9-11 a.m. pending state approval plan.
Council Vice President D’Amico moved the item, seconded by Councilman Messier.
Councilwoman asked for clarification of item 17 and pending State approval. Laurie Swanson explained that this is a small event. They are following the guidelines for Phase 3 of the State re-opening. No more than 100 people will be in the building at any one time. All PPE will be observed.
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.
I. Ordinance 2020-9 - (second reading) (sponsored by Councilman Licciardi) –
An ordinance amending Appendix C Traffic Ordinances of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of West Warwick to include:
· ‘No Parking’ sign on the south side of Pulaski St. from intersection with Manchester St. to intersection with Main St.
· ‘No Parking’ sign to corner from north side of Woodside Ave from 3 Woodside Ave. and Main St.
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.
J. Ordinance 2020 -10 -(second reading) (sponsored by Council President Gosselin) –
An ordinance amending ‘Chapter 18 Taxation, Article I in General” of the Code of Ordinance for the Town of West Warwick by adding thereto “Section 18-16 Adjustment of Exemptions upon revaluation”.
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.
K. Ordinance 2020-11- (second reading) (sponsored by Council President Gosselin) –
An ordinance authorizing a budget amendment which will move funds to salary lines for raises that occurred as a result of Collective Bargaining that occurred after the budget was adopted.
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.
L. Ordinance 2020-12- (second reading) (sponsored by Council President Gosselin) –
An ordinance amending Chapter 16, Streets and Sidewalks, Article H, Driveways and Curb Cuts, Section 33-Plan Required; Supervision and Section 34-Waiver of restrictions on location and dimensions of driveways of the Code of Ordinances for the Town of West Warwick.
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.
M. Ordinance 2020-13- (second reading) (sponsored by Councilman Licciardi) –
An ordinance amending Chapter 15, Residential, Commercial and Industrial Users of the Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility Sewer Use Ordinance, Section 21, summary of Fees of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of West Warwick.
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.
N. Ordinance 2020-14- (second reading) (sponsored by Councilman Messier) –
An ordinance amending Appendix C Traffic Ordinances of the Town of West Warwick:
APPENDIX C
TRAFFIC ORDINANCES
LOCATION SIGN DESCRIPTION
Rathbun St. Stop Sign Stop sign on Rathbun St. at
the intersection with Andrews 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.
O. Ordinance 2020-15-(first reading) (sponsored by Council President Gosselin) –
An ordinance amending Chapter 12.5 Parks and Recreation, Article III McCarthy Field, of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of West Warwick.
Council Vice President D’Amico moved the item, seconded by Councilman Messier.
Councilwoman Williamson made a motion to approve with a modification requiring liability insurance, 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.
P. Resolution of Fees and Charges for the Recreation Department.
Town Council of the Town of West Warwick hereby amends resolution 2013-180, as amends by resolution 2016-137 and the fee schedule as having from time to time been amended and attached to said resolution and incorporated therein by reference as follows:
APPENDIX B
FEES AND CHARGES
OF THE TOWN OF WEST WARWICK
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Amby Smith Field No Lights 35.00/game 45.00*/per game
Amby Smith Field With Lights 50.00/game 60.00*/per game
McCarthy Field 125.00/game 135.00*/per game
Use by:
American Legion Post 2 Sr & Jr teams 0.00
West Warwick Connie Mack 0.00
West Warwick High School 0.00
Ray Silva Field 50.00/game 85.00*/per game
Basketball and tennis courts
West Warwick residents and organizations 0.00
Commercial organizations/non-recreational 10.00 per hour plus
10.00 Recreation fund surcharge
Non West Warwick residents 10.00 per hour plus
10.00 Recreation fund surcharge
Facility Cleanup 35.00 per hour per person
Damage Repair Cost incurred plus
35.00 per hour per person
*$10.00 of each fee shall be a surcharge to be placed in the recreation fund account.
No Action taken.
Q. Authorization for the Director of Public Works to contract with North Eastern Tree Services, Inc.
for tree removal services. The estimated cost is $25,000/year (sponsored by Council President Gosselin).
Council Vice President D’Amico moved the item, seconded by Councilwoman Williamson. Councilwoman Williamson noted that an old contract has been attached to this item and asked that the correct copy of the contract be included.
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.
R. Contract Change – Uniform & Towel Rental –
per recommendation by the Director of Public Works, to change the contract for Uniform & Towel Rental (contract No. 2020-12. With Cintas Corporation of Cumberland, RI to include the uniform rentals to the Department of Public Work Employees (sponsored by Town Manager).
Councilwoman Williamson 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.
S. Resolution approving an expenditure reclassification of Police overtime
for the graduation parade to the Town Council Department. From the fund 800 special details (1.800.008200.5100) in the amount of $1497.12 (sponsored by Councilwoman Williamson).
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.
T. Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of a new server to replace an under performing server
to prevent disruption to the Town’s operating process in the amount not to exceed $15,172.00 (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.
U. Authorization for the Director of Public Works to contract with International Paving Inc.
to remove and dispose debris located behind the Cal Ripkin BallField. The amount is not to exceed $60,000.
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.
V. Resolution authorizing the West Warwick Fire Department to purchase a 2021 Ford F-150 Pick-Up Truck for a sum not to exceed $32,655.10.
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.
W. RESIGNATIONS:
1. Naomi G. Lipsky - West Warwick Public Library
2. Amy Ortiz – West Warwick Zoning Board of Review
Council Vice President D’Amico moved to accept the resignations of Naomi Lipsky and Amy Ortiz, 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.
X. APPOINTMENTS:
1. Appointment for the Zoning Board of Review-Alternate
A. Jerry Leite
Council Vice President D’Amico moved the name of Jerry Leite, seconded by Councilwoman Williamson.
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Messier Yes
Councilwoman Williamson Yes
Council VP D'Amico Yes
Council Pres Gosselin Yes
The motion passed.
Councilman Licciardi recused himself from the vote due to a pending matter with the Ethics Commission.
B. Michele Lombardi
2. Appointment for the Pension Board of Review
James G. Atchison
Council Vice President D’Amico moved the name of James Atchison, 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.
Y. DISCUSSION/ACTION:
1. Discussion and ratification of Executive Order 2020-11 of the Town Manager, amending Executive Order
2020-1, a declaration of State of Emergency dated September 15, 2020, to extend the state of Emergency in the Town of West Warwick until October 20, 2020 (sponsored by Town Manager).
Town Manager Zmyslinski explained that this is the standard extension that is required every 30 days paralleling the governor’s state of emergency.
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.
2. Discussion regarding maintenance and general upkeep of the Gazebo. (sponsored by Councilwoman Williamson)
Councilwoman Williamson expressed concerns about trash at the Gazebo. There is a food provider that gives out food which results in food and beverage containers being thrown into over full trash containers. Chief Knott has made arrangements with MEGA to pick up trash twice per week through the Fall.
Z. UPCOMING APPOINTMENTS:
1. Sewer Use Tax Board of Review: one (1) vacancy with terms to expire in 2024
2. Pension Committee: three (3) vacancies with terms to expire in 2022, 2023 and 2024
3. Zoning Board of Review: two (2) vacancies with terms to expire in 2025
4. Pawtuxet River Authority: one (1) vacancy with a term to expire 2023
I. PUBLIC COMMENT:
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)).
Comments will only be addressed to the Town Council who will take them under advisement.
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.
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 for an update on the Factory Street Playground. Town Solicitor gave an update and hopes to give a report to the Town Council at an upcoming Town Council meeting. This item will be on the October 6, 2020 Town Council agenda.
Brian Muoio asked that the Town recognize the need to preserve the environment and not impact the Pawtuxet River, He asked who authorized dumping because it did not stop in December but continued into February. DPW Director Ouellette reported that he is working with the DEM to clean up the Pawtuxet River.
II. ADJOURN
Councilman Messier made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilwoman Williamson. The vote was unanimous.
The meeting adjourned at 9:36 p.m.
Marianne Kelly
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MARIANNE KELLY, CMC
TOWN COUNCIL CLERK