TOWN OF WEST WARWICK RHODE ISLAND 1170 Main Street West Warwick, RI  02893 (401) 822-9200 www.westwarwickri.org

 

WEST WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL

Special Town Council Meeting

July 13, 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 7:00 P.M. by President Gosselin.

 

B.         The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited by the body. 

 

C.         Prayer led by Council

 

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, Town Manager Mark Knott, Finance Director Kristen Benoit, Police Chief Ernest Lavigne, Fire Chief Jeffrey Varone, Tax Assessor Sal Saccoccio Jr., and Town Clerk Sarah Rapose

 

 

E.         Quorum on Record Declared by Town Clerk

 

F.         New Business

01  Authorization to Award the Road Rehabilitation Services #2021-6 to Cardi Corporation in an Amount not to Exceed $2,884,172.50

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for authorization to Award the Road Rehabilitation Services #2021-6 to Cardi Corporation in an Amount not to Exceed $2,884,172.50.      

 

J. Licciardi asks how many crews will Cardi have working on the roads.

 

D. Ouellette expects 1-2 crews.  Between 8 and 10 roads will be worked on simutainuously. 

 

J. Licciardi asks about time frame. 

 

D. Ouellette expects the project to be completed by September 2022.  60-70% will be completed by the end of this year.  The rest will be completed next summer.

 

J. Licciardi asks if the major roads will be completed first.

 

D. Ouellette states that they will try to complete the major roads first.  They will have a schedule after their preconstruction meeting which is being held this Thursday.  He will put out code red calls and hold neighborhood meetings to inform residents about possible road closures.

 

Discussion ensued relative to the process.

 

J. Messier feels a schedule would be helpful for Council members so they are able to field questions from constituents. 

 

ROLL CALL VOTE:

 

Councilman Licciardi – Yes

Councilman Messier – Yes

Council Vice President Williamson – Yes

Council President Gosselin – Yes

 

MOTION PASSES

 

02  Authorization to Award the Road Preservation Services #2021-6 to Sealcoating D/B/A Indus in an amount not to exceed $4,057,236

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for authorization to Award the Road Preservation Services #2021.6 to Sealcoating D/B/A Indus in an amount not to exceed $4,057,236.

 

ROLL CALL VOTE:

 

Councilman Licciardi – Yes

Councilman Messier – Yes

Council Vice President Williamson – Yes

Council President Gosselin – Yes

 

MOTION PASSES

 

03  Authorization to Award Council Chambers Audio/Visual Upgrades to Global AV Solutions

 

Cale Cournoyer was in attendance on behalf of Global AV Solutions.  He explained the functions of the proposed system. 

 

M. Williamson asked about the timeline.

 

C. Cournoyer expects to be able to install in 8-12 weeks. 

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for authorization to award Council Chambers Audio/Visual Upgrades to Global AV Solutions.

 

ROLL CALL VOTE:

 

Councilman Licciardi – Yes

Councilman Messier – Yes

Council Vice President Williamson – Yes

Council President Gosselin – Yes

 

MOTION PASSES

 

G.        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

 

H.        Public Forum

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I.          Adjournment

 

MOTION made by J. Messier, second by M. Williamson to adjourn at 8:16 P.M.                         All Ayes

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

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Sarah S. Rapose, Town Clerk, CMC