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WEST WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL
Regular Town Council Meeting
June 15, 2021
7:00 P.M.
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M I N U T E S
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A. The meeting was called to order at 7:24 by the Town Council President. 
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, Human Resourses Director Sherri Fournier, Public Works Director Donald Ouellette, Tax Collector Rosemarie Silva, Tax Assessor Sal Saccoccio Jr., and Town Clerk Sarah Rapose
E. Quorum on Record Declared by Town Clerk
F. Consent Agenda
01 Cancellation of Taxes as requested by the Tax Assessor
02 Cancellation of Taxes as requested by the Tax Assessor
03 Addition of taxes to the tax roll as requested by the Tax Assessor
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of Consent Agenda Items 01-03.
Councilman Licciardi – Yes
Councilman Messier – Yes
Council Vice President Williamson – Yes
Council President Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
G. Business Licenses
01 Review of Boomerangs Roadhouse Car Show License for events to be held at 293 Providence Street
02 Review of Boomerangs Roadhouse Amplifier License
03 Renewal of Holiday Sales License for US Nails
04 Renewal of Holiday Sales License for Ocean State Furniture Inc.
05 Private Detective License for James Ayer
06 Renewal of Laundry License for Spin It Laundromat Inc.
07 Renewal of Laundry License for Thorpe’s Laundromat and Dry Cleaning LLC
08 Renewal of Laundry License for SMR Interprises LLC
09 Renewal of Filling Station License for Americanmart
10 Renewal of Filling Station License for Sam’s Food Store
11 Renewal of Filling Station License for Providence Street Shell LLC
12 Renewal of Filling Station License for Speedway LLC
13 Renewal of Filling Station License for Jignesm Patel
14 Renewal of Filling Station License for Quaker Lane Gas LLC
15 Request from St. Anthony’s Church Corporation for Parade, Class F, Dance, Live Band, Amplifier, Raffle, and Bingo License for events to be held August 13, 2021 through August 15, 2021 at 10 Sunset Avenue
16 Request from the Brian St. Germain Foundation for Raffle License, Silent Auction, and Motorcycle Bike Run Permit for event to be held on July 18, 2021 at 100 Factory Street
17 Request from M&M Food Services LLC for Class F Liquor License and Hawkers and Peddlers License for event to be held July 18, 2021 at 100 Factory Street
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Licciardi for approval of business licenses 01-17.
J. Messier recuses himself.
Chief Varone has not received any complaints about the car show at Boomerangs Roadhouse. He noted that the department did a drive by of the event and it was lightly attended.
S. Rapose did receive a complaint from an abutter who is a renter. The abutters notifications are mailed to the property owners who are tasked with informing their tenants. The Clerk’s office did add a clause to their abutter’s notices stating that it was the responsibility of the property owner to notify their tenants. S. Rapose also invited the tenant to attend the Town Council meeting. It does not appear that the tenant is in attendance.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Licciardi – Yes
Councilman Messier – Recusal
Council Vice President Williamson – Yes
Council President Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
H. Ordinances
01 Second Reading of Ordinance 2021-7 Amending Section 3.29 Definitions, Family Members, Section 5.6.16.21 Accessory Family Dwelling Units and Section 8.1 Alteration of Nonconforming Use
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for second Reading of Ordinance 2021-7 Amending Section 3.29 Definitions, Family Members, Section 5.6.16.21 Accessory Family Dwelling Units and Section 8.1 Alteration of Nonconforming Use.
A. DiFiore explains that this would make the local ordinance in line with State law.
Councilman Licciardi – Yes
Councilman Messier – Yes
Council Vice President Williamson – Yes
Council President Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
02 Second Reading of Ordinance 2021-8 Amending Appendix C Traffic Ordinances
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for second reading of Ordinance 2021-8 Amending Appendix C Traffic Ordinances.
Councilman Licciardi – Yes
Councilman Messier – Yes
Council Vice President Williamson – Yes
Council President Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
I. New Business
01 May 2021 Monthly Finance Report
K. Benoit reports that tax collection are at $65,729,837.29 which is 100.74%. Revenues are at 98.79% which is higher than expected. Expenditures are trending under budget at 90.25%. The Civic Center is projected to end the fiscal year in a surplus position. The general fund is also in a surplus position as of 5/31/2021. The bank balance as of 6/9/2021 is $12,189,254.72.
02 Authorization to Purchase a Dingo Excavator from Richey and Clapper Inc in an amount not to exceed $42,800.80
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for authorization to Purchase a Dingo Excavator from Richey and Clapper Inc in an amount not to exceed $42,800.80.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Licciardi – Yes
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 Planning Board- (1) with a term to expire 7/2021
K. Public Forum
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M. Williamson states that the high school graduation was spectacular. The School Department outdid themselves.
D. Gosselin agrees.
D. Gosselin commends D. Ouellette and the DPW. The playground looks great.
D. Ouellette states that the playground will be ready this weekend. It will be another week before the parking lot is done.
J. Licciardi states that the Historical Society is supposed to give a monthly report. They will be reporting in July.
L. Adjournment
MOTION made by J. Messier, second by M. Williamson to adjourn at 7:54 P.M. All Ayes
Respectfully submitted,
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Sarah S. Rapose, CMC, Town Clerk