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

 

WEST WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL

Regular Town Council Meeting

Town Council Chambers

April 26, 2022

6:00 P.M.

(Immediately following the Sewer Commission Meetings)

 

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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.         Meeting called to order by the Town Council President at 7: 25 P.M.

 

B.         Roll Call taken by Town Clerk

Present:

Councilman Jason Licciardi

Councilman Jason Messier

Councilman Mark Bourget

Council Vice President Maribeth Williamson

Council President David Gosselin

 

C.         Quorum on Record Declared by Town Clerk

 

D.        Consent Agenda

01        Approval of the minutes from the April 5, 2022 Budget Public Hearing

02        Approval of the minutes from the April 5, 2022 Regular Town Council Meeting

03        Approval of the minutes from the April 5, 2022 Executive Session

04        Approval of the minutes from the April 12, 2022 Budget Public Hearing

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of the Consent Agenda.                    All Ayes

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by M. Bourget to move NB06 up for immediate consideration.                 All Ayes

 

06  Authorization to award bid for fertilization services at Riverpoint Park to TruGreen in the amount of $14,499.00

 

Brian Muoio was in attendance on behalf of Forever Green.  He suggests that future bids need to have more detail.  His company was more expensive then TruGreen but offers a better product. 

 

Discussion ensues relative to the bid process.

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for authorization to award bid for fertilization services at Riverpoint Park to TruGreen in the amount of $14,499.00.                 All Ayes

           

E.         Liquor Licenses – The Town Council acting as the Liquor Commission

01  Request from PVD Pizza West Warwick LLC dba PVD Pizza for a Class BV Liquor License

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of request from PVD Pizza West Warwick LLC dba PVD Pizza for a Class BV Liquor License.

 

V. Monteiro and K. Rosenberg, owners of PVD Pizza were in attendance.

 

VOTE – ALL AYES

 

02  Request from Mega Providence Street dba the Lounge by Smokeland for a Class BV Liquor License

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of request from Mega Providence Street dba the Lounge by Smokeland for a Class BV Liquor License.                       All Ayes                      

 

F.         Licenses

01  Request from the Portuguese Instructional Recreational for Amplifier/Loudspeaker License for event to be held on May 29, 2022 at 918 Main Street

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of request from the Portuguese Instructional Recreational for Amplifier/Loudspeaker License for event to be held on May 28, 2022 at 918 Main Street contingent to police, fire, and parking approval.                                              

 

M. Lander, treasurer for the Portuguese Instructional Recreational, states that the band will be inside the building. 

 

B. Soccia, owner of Messi Café, has concerns with the parking. 

 

D. Cipristine, 919 Main Street, is an abutter to the property.  She shares her concerns with noise. 

 

VOTE:  All Ayes

 

MOTION PASSES

 

02  Request from the Portuguese American Citizens Club for Amplifier/Loudspeaker License for event to be held on May 28, 2022 at 97 East Main Street

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of request from the Portuguese American Citizens Club for Amplifier/Loudspeaker License for event to be held on May 28, 2022 at 97 East Main Street.                   All Ayes

 

03  Request from Palagis Ice Cream for renewal of Hawker & Peddler License

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of request from Palagis Ice Cream for renewal of Hawker & Peddler License.                       All Ayes

 

04  Request from West Valley Soup & Sauce Inc. for Victualling House License

 

Jason Messier recuses himself

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Licciardi for approval of request from West Valley Soup & Sauce Inc. for Victualling House License.

 

VOTE: 4-0 (J. Messier recuses)

 

MOTION PASSES

         

G.        Appointments and Resignations

01  Requests for appointment to the West Warwick Public Library Board of Trustees for term ending February 2025

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier to move this item off the table.              All Ayes

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for appointment of Christian Grundell to the West Warwick Public Library Board of Trustees for term ending February 2025.                       All Ayes          

 

02  Requests for appointment as Republican Alternate Member to the Board of Canvassers & Registration for term ending March 2025

 

MOTION made by J. Licciardi, second by J. Messier for appointment of Paul Richards as Republican Alternate Member to the Board of Canvassers & Registration for term ending March 2025.               All Ayes

 

03  Appointment of Norman Landroche, Jr. as Town Moderator

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Licciardi for appointment of Norman Landroche, Jr. as Town Moderator.                                   All Ayes

 

H.        New Business

 

01  Legal Counsel to report on Building Office, Planning Board, and Zoning Board of Review functions and procedures

 

A. Difiore explains that Council’s responsibility is only to appoint the Planning and Zoning Boards.  He educates the body on the functions of the Planning Board and Zoning Board.

 

Discussion ensues relative to Council’s involvement with the Planning and Zoning Board.

 

No action was taken on this item.

 

02  Adoption of FY2023 Budget to be presents to the voting public on May 19, 2022

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for adoption of FY2023 Budget to be presents to the voting public on May 19, 2022.                                All Ayes

 

03  March 2022 Monthly Finance Report

 

K. Benoit presents the March finance report to the body. 

 

04  Adoption of the FY2023 Civic Center Enterprise Fund Budget in the amount of $675,661  

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for adoption of the FY2023 Civic Center Enterprise Fund Budget in the amount of $675,661.                         All Ayes

 

05  Consideration of request from Councilman Bourget for opposition to Senate Bill S2552 – An Act Relating to Health and Safety – Immunization Against Covid-19

 

M. Bourget asked for this to be put on the agenda to bring awareness.  He feels it is unconstitutional. 

 

MOTION made by M. Bourget, second by J.to oppose Senate Bill S2552 – An Act Relating to Health and Safely – Immunization Against Covid-19 in it’s present form; and authorize the Town Clerk do draft a letter stating same.

 

ROLLCALL VOTE:

J. Licciardi – Yes

J. Messier – Yes

M. Bourget – Yes

M. Williamson – Yes

D. Gosselin – Yes

 

MOTION PASSES

 

06  Authorization to award bid for fertilization services at Riverpoint Park to TruGreen in the amount of $14,499.00

 

This was considered previously in the meeting. 

 

07  Proclamation declaring May 1 – May 7, 2022 as Small Business Week

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Licciardi for approval of proclamation declaring May 1 – May 7, 2022 as Small Business Week.                All Ayes

 

08  Request from Judi T. Dance Studio for Advertisement Ad in 2022 Program Book

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of full-page ad in the amount of $100.                All Ayes

 

09  Request from National Grid for pole placement on Factory Street

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of request from National Grid for pole placement on Factory Street.             All Ayes

 

10  Resolution rescinding purchase of four police vehicles in the amount of $163,801.55

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of resolution rescinding the purchase of four police vehicles in the amount of $163,801.55.                           All Ayes

 

I.          Upcoming Appointments

01  Sewer Use Board of Review – Appointment to fill a vacancy as an alternate member with a term to expire October 2024

02  Sewer Use Board of Review – Appointment to fill a vacancy as a regular member with term to expire October 2023

03  Board of Canvassers – Appointment to fill vacancy of Republican Alternate member with term to expire March 2028

04  West Warwick Public Library Trustees – (1) Appointment or re-appointment as a regular member with terms to expire February 2025

 

J.          Public Forum

 

J. Licciardi states that the Easter Egg hunt was a successful event.  He estimates over 350 kids attended.  He thanks David Gosselin, Mark Bourget, Mark and Nicole Knott, Chief Lavigne and his daughter, and his wife and daughters for their help with the event.

 

A. Palazzo, 5 Robin Lane, shares his concerns with house bill H7632 and wants the Council to support it.  He suggests a tax exemption for people who are less than 100% disabled.  He shares his concerns with the town having a lack of enforcement procedures.  He shares his concerns with property evaluations. 

 

D. Read, of 62 Andrew’s Avenue, his property value went up $135,000.  He asks what are the requirements of a minor subdivision. 

 

 

 

 

K.         Adjournment

MOTION made by J. Messier, second by M. Williamson to adjourn at 10:01 P.M.                        All Ayes

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

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Sarah S. Rapose, CMC, Town Clerk