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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

Town Council Chambers

September 14, 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 the Town Council President (no audio)

B. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

C. Prayer led by Council

D. Roll Call taken by Town Clerk

Present:

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, Human Resource Director Sherri Fournier, Tax Collector Rosemarie Silva, Tax Assessor Sal Saccoccio Jr., and Town Clerk Sarah Rapose

E. Quorum on Record Declared by Town Clerk

F. Executive Session –

Council may vote to move to Executive Session pursuant to R.I. General Law 42-46-5 (a)(2)– Collective Bargaining or Litigation and R.I. General Law 42-46-5 (a)(3)- Security Personnel

01 Ernest Lavigne

02 Post June 10, 2021 Supreme Court Decision; Town Council’s complete review of Read’s Landscape Construction Inc. v. 4N Properties LLC, KC 2017-1008 (Industrial Drive)

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier to move to Executive Session pursuant to R.I. General Law 42-46-5 (a)(2)– Collective Bargaining or Litigation and R.I. General Law 42-46-5 (a)(3)- Security Personnel.

Discussion ensued whether to move into executive session. The Council determined it would not move into executive session at this time relative to this topic.

M. Williamson withdraws her motion.

MOTION made by J. Messier, second by J. Licciardi to table Executive Session pursuant to R.I. General Law 42-46-5(a)(3) – Security Personnel – 01 Ernest Lavigne. All Ayes

MOTION made by M. Bourget, second by J. Messier to move to Executive Session pursuant to R.I. General Law 42-46-5 (a)(2)– Collective Bargaining or Litigation – 02 Post June 10, 2021 Supreme Court Decision; Town Council’s complete review of Read’s Landscape Construction Inc. v. 4N Properties LLC, KC 2017-1008 (Industrial Drive)

Discussion ensued whether it was appropriate to meet in executive session on this topic. The Solicitor expresses the need to meet in executive session on this topic due to confidential information that will be shared. The Council determines that it will not meet in executive session on this topic.

MOTION made by M. Bourget, second by J. Messier to withdraw the motion to move to executive session.

All Ayes

G. New Business

01 Request from Councilman Bourget for the release of town casefile to the Town Council relative to Read’s Landscape Construction Inc v. 4N Properties LLC; and authorization for payment of any fees associated with this request

M. Bourget has put in this request to gain access to the casefile. He would like to review the lawsuit.

T. Williamson explains the process of releasing the file. Copies would need to be watermarks because they are confidential. He would need at least ten days to complete the request.

Discussion ensues relative to the cost associated with copying the files. It was determined that two watermark copies would be made. One would be given to the Town Manager, and one for Councilman Bourget.

MOTION made by M. Bourget, second by J. Messier to authorize the Town Solicitor to make two copies of the entire file of Read’s Landscape Construction Inc v. 4N Properties LLC for M. Knott and M. Bourget and bill the Town Council.

T. Williamson will prepare a bill for his services and submit it to the Town Manager for approval.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

J. Licciardi – YES

J. Messier – YES

M. Bourget – YES

M. Williamson – YES

D. Gosselin - Yes

MOTION PASSES

H. Adjournment

MOTION made by J. Messier, second by J. Licciardi to adjourn at 7:13 P.M. All Ayes

Respectfully submitted,

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Sarah S. Rapose, CMC, Town Clerk