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WEST WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL
Regular Town Council Meeting
April 20, 2021
7:00 P.M.
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M I N U T E S
*Please Note: Any matter listed on this agenda may be acted upon by the Town Council*
A. The meeting was called to order at 7:31 P.M. by President Gosselin. 
B. J. Messier led the body in prayer.
C. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited by the body.
D. Roll Call taken by Town Clerk
Present:
Councilman J. Messier
Councilman J. Licciardi
Council Vice President M. Williamson
Council President D. Gosselin
Also present: Town Solicitor Timothy Williamson, Town Solicitor Al Difiore, Finance Director Kristen Benoit, Police Chief Ernest Lavigne, Fire Chief Jeffrey Varone, HR Director Sherri Fournier, Tax Assessor Sal Saccoccio Jr., Tax Collector Rose Silva, Public Works Director Don Ouellette, and Town Clerk Sarah Rapose
E. Quorum on Record Declared by Town Clerk
F. Consent Agenda
01 Approval of Town Council Minutes
a. March 16, 2021 FY22 Budget Workshop
b. March 16, 2021 Town Council Meeting
c. March 22, 2021 Budget Workshop
d. March 30, 2021 Public Hearing
e. April 6, 2021 Public Hearing
f. April 6, 2021 Town Council Meeting
g. April 6, 2021 Executive Session Minutes
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of Town Council Minutes A-G.
M. Williamson requests an amendment of the minutes from the March 16th meeting.
Councilman Licciardi – Yes
Councilman Messier – Yes
Council Vice President Williamson – Yes
Council President Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
02 Approval of tax cancellations as requested by the Tax Assessor
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of tax cancellations as requested by the Tax Assessor.
Councilman Licciardi – Yes
Councilman Messier – Yes
Council Vice President Williamson – Yes
Council President Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
03 Approval of the March 2021 monthly Finance Report
MOTION made by J. Messier, second by M. Williamson for the approval of the March 2021 monthly Finance Report.
Councilman Licciardi – Yes
Councilman Messier – Yes
Council Vice President Williamson – Yes
Council President Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
G. Business Licenses
01 Request from Katelyn Spaziano for renewal of Kennel License for premises located at 58 Woodside Avenue
02 Event License request from Show Me LLC/Mickey Meyer dba Show Me Reptile Exotics Show for an event to be held at 100 Factory Street on 10/16/2021 and 10/17/2021; subject to Covid restrictions
03 Event License request from Community Marketing LLC for an Event License for an event to be held at 100 Factory Street on 10/24/2021; subject to Covid restrictions
04 Event License request from Community Marketing LLC for an Event License for an event to be held at 100 Factory Street on 11/20/2021 and 11/21/2021; subject to Covid restrictions
05 Request for Constable License from Jason A. Allard Jr.
MOTION made by J. Messier, second by M. Williamson for approval of Business Licenses 01-05.
Councilman Licciardi – Yes
Councilman Messier – Yes
Council Vice President Williamson – Yes
Council President Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
H. Appointments and Resignations
01 Request from Linda Goldman for re-appointment to the Library Board of Trustees for term ending February 2024
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of request from Linda Goldman for re-appointment to the Library Board of Trustees for term ending February 2024.
Councilman Licciardi – Yes
Councilman Messier – Yes
Council Vice President Williamson – Yes
Council President Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
I. New Business
01 Request from Arpin Associates, LLC for abandonment of portion of Crudale Drive
MOTION made by J. Messier, second by M. Williamson to move the request from Arpin Associates, LLC for abandonment of portion of Crudale Drive.
Attorney Thomas Cronin was in attendance on behalf of Arpin Associates LLC. He explained this is a request for a public hearing for a street abandonment. They are requesting the abandonment of a portion of Crudale Drive which is located in the West Warwick Business Park directly behind Arpin Associates. It is part of a subdivision plan that is pending before the Planning Board. They recently received master plan approval. The plan includes separating the warehouse from the office spaces. This portion of the road is undeveloped. It is a paper street. It is about a half of acre of land, and 372 feet long.
This item will be considered at the first meeting in June.
No action was taken.
02 Second reading of Ordinance #2021-06 Authorizing the Town of West Warwick to finance the design, construction, repair, rehabilitation and improvement of streets and sidewalks in the Town, Including but not limited to paving, drainage, traffic control devices, safety improvements, and landscaping by the issuance of not more than $7,000,000 bonds and/or notes therefor
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of Ordinance #2021-06 Authorizing the Town of West Warwick to finance the design, construction, repair, rehabilitation and improvement of streets and sidewalks in the Town, Including but not limited to paving, drainage, traffic control devices, safety improvements, and landscaping by the issuance of not more than $7,000,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.
Councilman Licciardi – Yes
Councilman Messier – Yes
Council Vice President Williamson – Yes
Council President Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
03 Adoption of the FY2022 Budget to be presented to the voting public on May 20, 2021
MOTION made by J. Messier, second by M. Williamson for adoption of the FY2022 Budget to be presented to the voting public on May 20, 2021.
Councilman Licciardi – Yes
Councilman Messier – Yes
Council Vice President Williamson – Yes
Council President Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
04 Consideration of recommendations by the Charter Review Committee; and scheduling of Special Town Council meeting
Council consensus was to address these recommendations at a future meeting.
05 Consideration of Eighteenth Supplemental Emergency Declaration
MOTION made by J. Messier, second by J. Licciardi for approval of the Eighteenth Supplemental Emergency Declaration.
Councilman Licciardi – Yes
Councilman Messier – Yes
Council Vice President Williamson – Yes
Council President Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
06 Approval of the sale of Bauer Air Compressor to the highest bidder
MOTION made by J. Messier, second by M. Williamson for approval of the sale of Bauer Air Compressor to the highest bidder.
Councilman Licciardi – Yes
Councilman Messier – Yes
Council Vice President Williamson – Yes
Council President Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
07 Authorization to purchase a used packer truck for the Department of Public Works in an amount not to exceed $100,000
MOTION made by J. Messier, second by M. Williamson for authorization to purchase a used packer truck for the Department of Public Works in an amount not to exceed $100,000.
M. Williamson struggles with this purchase.
D. Ouellette explains that due to having less personnel he has $300,000 in excess funds. The two current packers that the Town has are in poor condition. He expects them to need replacement within the next few years.
J. Licciardi thinks it is good forward thinking. He agrees with the purchase.
K. Benoit confirms that the funds are available for the purchase.
Councilman Licciardi – Yes
Councilman Messier – Yes
Council Vice President Williamson – Yes
Council President Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
08 Authorization to award bid for Department of Public Works roof repairs to Dome Construction in an amount not to exceed $34,323
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier to award bid for Department of Public Works roof repairs to Dome Construction in an amount not to exceed $34,323.
Councilman Licciardi – Yes
Councilman Messier – Yes
Council Vice President Williamson – Yes
Council President Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
09 Contract renewal with Info Quick Solutions for comprehensive records management system
MOTION made by J. Messier, second by M. Williamson for renewal of contract with Info Quick Solutions for comprehensive records management system.
Councilman Licciardi – Yes
Councilman Messier – Yes
Council Vice President Williamson – Yes
Council President Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
10 Request from National Grid to replace direct buried cable on Juniper Hill
MOTION made by J. Messier, second by M. Williamson for approval of request from National Grid to replace direct buried cable on Juniper Hill.
Councilman Licciardi – Yes
Councilman Messier – Yes
Council Vice President Williamson – Yes
Council President Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
11 Rescheduling of the May 4, 2021 Town Council Meeting due to Rhode Island Independence Day Holiday
The May 4, 2021 meeting was rescheduled to May 11, 2021. The June 1, 2021 meeting was rescheduled to June 8, 2021.
12 Adoption of the FY2021-2022 Civic Center Enterprise Fund Budget in the amount of $585,447
MOTION made by J. Messier, second by M. Williamson for adoption of the FY2021-2022 Civic Center Enterprise Fund Budget in the amount of $585,447.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Licciardi – No
Councilman Messier – Yes
Council Vice President Williamson – Yes
Council President Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
J. Upcoming Appointments
01 Sewer Use Board of Review: (1) Alternate member vacancy with a term to expire on 10/2021, and (2) vacancies with a term to expire 10/2023
02 Pension Committee: (2) vacancies with terms to expire on 11/18/2022 and 11/18/2021
03 Recreation Committee – (1) vacancy
04 Tree Warden
05 West Warwick Public Library Trustees – (1) with a term to expire on 2/2024
06 Planning Board- (2) with a term to expire 7/2021
07 Zoning Board of Review- (2) with term to expire on 7/2021
K. Public Forum
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D. Gosselin thanks the Artic Village Association for the Earth Day Cleanup. They had over 100 volunteers in attendance.
J. Licciardi asks about the foam at the Factory Street playground.
M. Williamson answers that M. Knott was working on it. He will be formalizing a proposal.
L. Adjournment
MOTION made by J. Messier, second by M. Williamson to adjourn at 8:34 P.M. All Ayes
Approved as written on May 11, 2021,
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Sarah S. Rapose, Town Clerk