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WEST WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL
Regular Town Council Meeting
Town Council Chambers
February 15, 2022
6:00 P.M.
(Immediately following the Sewer Commission)
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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 at 6:40 by Town Council President Gosselin. 
B. 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
C. Quorum on Record Declared by Town Clerk
D. Ordinances
01 Second reading of Ordinance Amending Appendix C - Traffic Ordinances of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of West Warwick
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier to move the Ordinance Amending Appendix C - Traffic Ordinances of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of West Warwick.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
J. Licciardi – Yes
J. Messier – Yes
M. Bourget – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
E. Consent Agenda
01 Approval of minutes
a. February 1, 2022 Executive Session
b. February 1, 2022 Regular Town Council Meeting
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of the Consent Agenda.
All Ayes
F. Licenses
02 Event license request from Show Me Reptile and Exotics Show for event to be held July 23, 2022 and July 24, 2022 at the Civic Center
04 Request from Friendly Sons of St. Patrick for Parade Permit
Jason Messier recuses himself.
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Licciardi for approval of business licenses 01-04.
Vote:
J. Licciardi – Aye
M. Bourget – Aye
J. Messier – recusal
M. Williamson – Aye
D. Gosselin – Aye
MOTION PASSES
G. Appointments and Resignations
01 Consideration of requests for appointment to the Planning Board for term ending July 2026
MOTION made by D. Gosselin, second by M. Williamson to appoint Jessica Rubery to the Planning Board for term ending July 2026.
VOTE:
J. Licciardi – Recusal
J.Messier – Aye
M. Bourget – Aye
M. Williamson – Aye
D. Gosselin – Aye
MOTION PASSES
H. New Business
01 Finance Report for January 2022
K. Benoit reports that the current year tax collections total $51,429,852.49. The revenues are at 66.11% and the expenditures are at 53.76%. The bank account balance as of February 8, 2022 is $21,901,608.03.
02 Authorization to file the application “Rhode Island Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program” in the amount of $1,280,000.00
Council commends Elaine Mansour on her work.
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Licciardi for authorization to file the application “Rhode Island Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program” in the amount of $1,280,000.00.
All Ayes
03 Resolution authorizing payment for installation of LED lighting at recreation facilities from American Rescue Plan Funds
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of resolution authorizing payment for installation of LED lighting at recreation facilities from American Rescue Plan Funds.
All Ayes
04 Discussion/Action – Update on ARPA funding and request for a public workshop
M. Knott states that the Town has received 4.3 million dollars to date. They expect an additional 4.3 million for a total of $8.6 million dollars in ARPA funds. He requests a workshop.
Council determines they will hold a workshop on March 8th at 6:00 P.M.
05 Claim from Linda David in the amount $302.00
MOTION made by J. Messier, second by J. Licciardi to move off the table. All Ayes
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Licciardi to pay claim in the amount of $300.00
All Ayes
06 Discussion/Action - Consideration of the advertising requirements for Boards and Commissions
Council discusses removing the requirement of advertising a board vacancy for three Council meetings before filling the vacancy.
A. DiFiore will work with S. Rapose to draft a resolution for the next agenda.
I. Upcoming Appointments
01 Sewer Use Board of Review - (1) Alternate member vacancy with a term to expire on 10/2024, and (1) vacancy with a term to expire 10/2023
02 Board of Assessment and Review – (1) re-appointment with term to expire 3/2025
03 Board of Canvassers – (1) re-appointment with term to expire 3/2028
04 West Warwick Public Library Trustees – (2) re-appointments with terms to expire 2/2025
05 Planning Board (1) vacancy with term to expire 7/2026
J. Public Forum
D. Gosselin would like to discuss the locking of baseball fields on the next agenda.
T. Oates asks about the revenues from the wind turbines. He also feels that priority should go to sitting members of boards when a vacancy/re-appointment occurs.
A. Palazzo states the Medrecycler unloaded 15 flatbed trucks at the property. He suggests using ARPA funds to remediate Riverpoint or build a new Police Station/Town Hall. He suggests forming a steering committee for the Senior Tax Exemption. He recommends a Veterans Affairs Rep. He speaks about his Open Meetings complaint from the January 18, 2022 meeting.
D. Read asks if the Solicitor’s contract is with Timothy Williamson Esquire, or with Timothy Williamson Law. He would like to see the position put out to bid.
M. Bourget would like to discuss the open meetings complaint on the next agenda.
K. Adjournment
MOTION made by J. Messier, second by J. Licciardi to adjourn at 8:05 P.M. All Ayes
Respectfully submitted,
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Sarah S. Rapose, Town Clerk