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WEST WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL
Regular Town Council Meeting
Town Council Chambers
October 19, 2021
6:00 P.M.
YOUTUBE LINK: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGK1k6co83ptCoD6hYWSMxA
M I N U T E S
*Please Note: Any matter listed on this agenda may be acted upon by the Town Council*
A. Meeting called to order by President Gosselin at 6:03 P.M. 
B. Prayer led by Council
C. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
D. Roll Call taken by Town Clerk
Councilman M. Bourget
Councilman J. Messier
Councilman J. Licciardi
Council Vice President M. Williamson
Council President D. Gosselin
Also present: Town Solicitor Timothy Williamson, Town Manager Mark Knott, Police Chief Ernest Lavigne, Fire Chief Jeffrey Varone, Finance Director Kristen Benoit,
Human Resource Director Sherri Fournier, Tax Assessor Sal Saccoccio Jr., and Town Clerk Sarah Rapose
E. Quorum on Record Declared by Town Clerk
F. Consent Agenda
01 Approval of the minutes of the October 5, 2021 Regular Town Council Meeting
02 Approval of the minutes of the October 5, 2021 Executive Session
03 Approval of the minutes of the October 12, 2021 Special Town Council Meeting
04 Approval of the minutes of the October 12, 2021 Executive Session
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of Consent Agenda Items 01-04.
All Ayes
G. Business Licenses
01 Request from Michael Hopkins for Amplifier/Loudspeaker Permit for event to be held at 20 Ball Avenue on October 29, 2021
02 Request from the Portuguese Holy Ghost for Amplifier/Loudspeaker Permit for event to be held at 11 Ventura Street on October 29, 2021
03 Request from Ray’s Polyclean Center Inc. for Mechanical Amusement License
04 Request from Borowski’s Café Inc. for Mechanical Amusement License
05 Request from Gendron’s Jewelers for Pawn Broker’s License
06 Request from Fall River Pawn Brokers for Pawn Broker’s License
07 Request from Planet Aid for Collection/Recycling Bin License located at 285 Cowesett Avenue
08 Request from Planet Aid for Collection/Recycling Bin License located at 840 Providence Street
09 Request from Planet Aid for Collection/Recycling Bin License located at 126 Roberts Street
10 Request from Thrift Recycling Management for Collection/Recycling Bin License located at 1043 Main Street
11 Request from Upcycle Collaborative for Collection/Recycling Bin License located at 375 Quaker Lane
12 Request from Upcycle Collaborative for Collection/Recycling Bin License located at 245 Legris Avenue
13 Request from Upcycle Collaborative for Collection/Recycling Bin License located at 1 Cowesett Avenue
14 Request from Upcycle Collaborative for Collection/Recycling Bin License located at 700 East Greenwich Avenue
15 Request from Haven Brothers Mobile, LLC for Mobile Food Truck License
J. Messier recuses himself.
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by M. Bourget for approval of Business Licenses 01-15.
VOTE:
J. Messier – Recusal
J. Licciardi – Aye
M. Bourget – Aye
M. Williamson – Aye
D. Gosselin – Aye
MOTION PASSES
H. Appointments and Resignations
01 Re-appointment of Stan Tabak to the Arctic Redevelopment Commission for term ending October 1, 2026
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for re-appointment of Stan Tabak to the Arctic Redevelopment Commission for term ending October 1, 2026. All Ayes
02 Request from Ilda Nersesyan for appointment to the Pawtuxet River Authority for term ending June 30, 2024
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN.
03 Request from Carol Brunero-Hoxie for appointment to the West Warwick Housing Authority for term ending November 1, 2026
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Licciardi for approval of request from Carol Brunero-Hoxie for appointment to the West Warwick Housing Authority for term ending November 1, 2026.
All Ayes
I. Ordinance Amendments
01 Second reading of Ordinance 2021-15 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the Town of West Warwick by adding Thereto Chapter 10, Licenses and Business Regulations, Article XV Non-Resident Landlords
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier to move Ordinance 2021-15 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the Town of West Warwick by adding Thereto Chapter 10, Licenses and Business Regulations, Article XV Non-Resident Landlords.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
J. Licciardi – Yes
M. Bourget – Yes
J. Messier – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
J. New Business
01 Consideration of flooding complaints at 71 Wakefield Street
M. Knott states that an engineer may need to evaluate the issue. He will visit the site at the next rainstorm to re-assess.
P. Ianitelli, of 72 Wakefield Street, has concerns with a sewage leak in front of her home.
M. Knott believes that the sewage issue belongs to a private property owner. They are meeting regarding this issue tomorrow.
02 Abatement of taxes in the amount of $50,637.59 as requested by the Tax Collector
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for abatement of taxes in the amount of $50,637.59 as requested by the Tax Collector. All Ayes
03 Approval of request from National Grid for Pole Relocation at Bryant PL
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of request from National Grid for Pole Relocation at Bryant Place. All Ayes
K. Upcoming Appointments
01 Sewer Use Board of Review - (1) Alternate member vacancy with a term to expire on 10/2024, and (1) vacancies with a term to expire 10/2023
02 Pension Committee - (2) vacancies with terms to expire on 11/18/2024
03 Pawtuxet River Authority – (1) vacancy with term to expire 6/30/2024
04 West Warwick Housing Authority – (1) vacancy with term to expire 11/2021
05 Arctic Redevelopment Commission – (1) vacancy with term to expire 10/1/2026
06 Tree Warden
07 Recreation Committee – (1) Vacancy for School Committee Member
L. Public Forum
A. Palazzo, of 5 Robin Lane shares several concerns. He states that there is an odor coming from the sewer plant. He has informed J. Licciardi and the Town Manager. He has concerns with the road projects. He asks for an update regarding the tax assessment of 1600 Division Road.
M. Knott answers that here has been no activity at 1600 Division Road. He is working with the Tax Assessor.
A. Palazzo shares concerns about the Council meeting in executive session to discuss T. Williamson’s job performance. He asks who requested this be placed on the agenda.
M. Bourget answers that he asked for this to be placed on the agenda as T. Williamson requested at the prior meeting.
Discussion ensues about the Town Council procedure for meeting in Executive Session.
D. Read, of 1 Nunes Lane, shares concerns about the Executive Session on the agenda regarding Solicitor T. Williamson.
M. Bourget states that he no longer is willing to go into executive session to discuss T. Williamson.
Council determines it will no longer go into executive session for the purpose of discussing the job performance of T. Williamson.
M. Executive Session – Council may vote to move to Executive Session pursuant to R.I. General Law 42-46-5 (a)(2)– Litigation and R.I. General Law 42-46-5 (a)(1)- discussions of job performance, character, physical or mental health of a person or persons
01 New England Institute of Technology v. Salvatore Saccoccio as Tax Assessor and Town of West Warwick
A. KC 2011-0645
B. KC 2012-0287
C. KC 2014-0712
D. KC 2015-0116
E. KC 2016-0244
F. KC 2017-0162
G. KC 2019-0224
H. KC 2019-0892
I. KC 2020-0276
J. KC 2021-0060
02 Timothy Williamson
Council will not move into executive session for the purpose of discussion of Timothy Williamson’s job performance.
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Licciardi to move to executive session pursuant to R.I. General Law 42-46-5 (a)(2)– Litigation. All Ayes
MOTION made by J. Messier, second by M. Bourget to return to open session. All Ayes
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Licciardi to seal the minutes of executive session.
There were no votes taken.
N. Adjournment
MOTION made by J. Messier, second by J. Licciardi to adjourn at 7:30 P.M. All Ayes
Respectfully submitted,
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Sarah S. Rapose, CMC, Town Clerk