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

May 3, 2022

6:00 P.M.

 

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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 6:05 P.M.

 

B.         Roll Call taken by Town Clerk          

Present:

Councilman Jason Licciardi  (Arrived at 6:11 P.M.)

Councilman Jason Messier

Councilman Mark Bourget

Council Vice President Maribeth Williamson

Council President David Gosselin

 

C.         Quorum on Record Declared by Town Clerk

 

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

 

E.         Licenses

01  Request from Deborah’s Down the Road Inc. for a Pool Table License

02  Request from Deborah’s Down the Road Inc. for a Mechanical Amusement License

03  Request from Deborah’s Down the Road Inc. for a Theatrical Performance, Shows, and Exhibitions License

04  Request from the Mathew Dennison Charitable Foundation d/b/a Clap Back with Matt for an Event and Raffle license for event to be held on June 4, 2022, at the Civic Center

05  Request from The Friends of West Warwick Public Library for a Raffle License

06  Request from St. Anthony’s Church for a Raffle License

07  Request from Sergio A. Rodriguez for a Kennel License

08  Request from Pamela Zales for renewal of Kennel License

09  Request from Tina St. Angelo for renewal of Kennel License

10  Request from Angelo Padula & Sons Auto Parts Inc. for renewal of Junk Dealers License

11  Request from J&D Auto Sales Inc. for renewal of Junk Dealers License

12  Request from St. Anthony’s Church for Parade License

13  Request from St. Anthony’s Church for Dance Live Band and Amplifier License for event to be held June 24-26, 2022, at 10 Sunset Avenue

14  Request from St. Anthony’s Church for a Class F Liquor License

15  Request from Mahant Bread N Stuff dba Bread N Stuff for Victualling House License

16  Request from Music Magick for Secondhand Dealer License

 

J. Messier recuses himself.

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by M. Bourget for approval of licenses.

VOTE:

J. Messier – Recusal

M. Bourget – Aye

M. Williamson – Aye

D. Gosselin – Aye

 

MOTION PASSES

 

D.        Ordinances

01  Ordinance approving an extended Tax Incentive and Stabilization Program for 95 Washington Street (first reading) (previously tabled)

 

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

 

MOTION made by J. Messier, second by M. Williamson to move the ordinance as amended.                  

 

Attorney Vincent Indeglia was in attendance on behalf of the applicant, Kevin Wilbur.  Mr. Wilbur is asking for a tax stabilization plan for a potential condo project. 

 

Discussion ensues relative to the stabilization assessment of $90,000. 

 

Stan Tabak, 12 Gendron Street, states that this ordinance has the support of the Artic Redevelopment Agency. 

 

Discussion ensues relative to the assessment amount.   

 

ROLL CALL VOTE:

J. Licciardi – Yes

J. Messier – Yes

M. Bourget – Yes

M. Williamson – Yes

D. Gosselin – Yes

 

MOTION PASSES

 

E.         Licenses

01  Request from Deborah’s Down the Road Inc. for a Pool Table License

02  Request from Deborah’s Down the Road Inc. for a Mechanical Amusement License

03  Request from Deborah’s Down the Road Inc. for a Theatrical Performance, Shows, and Exhibitions License

04  Request from the Mathew Dennison Charitable Foundation d/b/a Clap Back with Matt for an Event and Raffle license for event to be held on June 4, 2022, at the Civic Center

05  Request from The Friends of West Warwick Public Library for a Raffle License

06  Request from St. Anthony’s Church for a Raffle License

07  Request from Sergio A. Rodriguez for a Kennel License

08  Request from Pamela Zales for renewal of Kennel License

09  Request from Tina St. Angelo for renewal of Kennel License

10  Request from Angelo Padula & Sons Auto Parts Inc. for renewal of Junk Dealers License

11  Request from J&D Auto Sales Inc. for renewal of Junk Dealers License

12  Request from St. Anthony’s Church for Parade License

13  Request from St. Anthony’s Church for Dance Live Band and Amplifier License for event to be held June 24-26, 2022, at 10 Sunset Avenue

14  Request from St. Anthony’s Church for a Class F Liquor License

15  Request from Mahant Bread N Stuff dba Bread N Stuff for Victualling House License

16  Request from Music Magick for Secondhand Dealer License

 

This item was previously considered.

         

F.         New Business

01  Resolution approving the Sewer Budget

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier to move the resolution approving the Sewer Budget.

 

M. Bourget has concerns with the budget.  The budget has gone down, but they are still asking for a rate increase.

 

A. Corrente explains that the prior budgets have used their fund balance to balance their budgets.  This budget would not use any fund balance. 

 

J. Licciardi does not agree with this budget.  He notes the overtime and admin fees. 

 

ROLL CALL VOTE:

J. Licciardi – No

J. Messier – Yes

M. Bourget – Yes

M. Williamson – Yes

D. Gosselin – Yes

 

MOTION PASSES

 

02  Approval of wording to be placed on the ballot for the All Day Vote on the FY2023 Town Budget

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of wording to be placed on the ballot for the All-Day Vote on the FY2023 Budget.                    All Ayes

 

03  Request from Kent County Water Authority to the Town Council to construct a Pressure Reducing Valve Station on that portion of Plat 39, Lot 5 on Providence Street in the Natick Village portion

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier to move the resolution to sell the property for fair market value.                                All Ayes

 

04  Approval of wording to be placed on the ballot for the All-Day Vote regarding selling/ Transfer or otherwise convey all of its rights title and interest in Plat 39, Lot 5 (Providence Street/Pontiac Avenue).

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of wording to be placed on the ballot for the All-Day Vote as follows – “Shall the Town of West Warwick sell, transfer, or otherwise convey all of its right, title, and interest in Plat 39, Lot 5 (Providence Street/Pontiac Avenue) to the Kent County Water Authority for the fair market value of $150,000 for the entire lot for the construction of a Pressure Reducing Valve Station or for such consideration that is equal to fair market value of $150,000 or more of said real estate?”               All Ayes

 

05  Request from the Tax Collector for abatement of taxes in the amount of $4,649.00

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of request from the Tax Collector for abatement of taxes in the amount of $4,649.00.                    All Ayes

 

06  Request from the Tax Collector for abatement of taxes in the amount of $323.68 for uncollectable 2002 Tangible Receivable Account

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of request from the Tax Collector for abatement of taxes in the amount of $323.68 for uncollectable 2002 Tangible Receivable Account.

                        All Ayes

 

07  Consideration of a Resolution authorizing payment for the Council Chambers Audio/Video upgrades project from American Rescue Plan Funds

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of resolution authorizing payment for the Council Chambers Audio/Video upgrades project from American Rescue Plan Funds.

                                    All Ayes

 

08  Consideration to approve the sale of Town surplus items on GovDeals.com

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of the sale of Town surplus items on GovDeals.com.                    All Ayes

 

G.        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  Pawtuxet River Authority – Reappointment/Appointment to fill a vacancy as a regular member with a term to expire June 30, 2025

04  Planning Board-Reappointment/Appointment to fill a vacancy as a regular member with a term to expire July 2027

05  Zoning Board - Reappointment/Appointment to fill a vacancy as a regular member with a term to expire July 2025

 

H.        Public Forum

 

J. Messier thanks the Fire Department for their response to a fire on Andrews Avenue. 

 

D. Gosselin reports that there is an earth day cleanup this Saturday at 8:30am starting at the Post II.

 

I.          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)(1)- discussions of job performance, character, physical or mental health of a person or persons 

01  RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO West Warwick Town Employees Local 2045

a.   Early Retirement Proposal

b.   Job Descriptions at Wastewater

02  Job Description and Performance of Nicole Knott, Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator (by Sherri     Fournier)

03  Update on KC-2015-0036

a.   Ashley Han V Town of West Warwick et al

 

MOTION made by J. Messier, second by J. Licciardi 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)(1)- discussions of job performance, character, physical or mental health of a person or persons.                All Ayes

 

MOTION made by J. Messier, second by M. Williamson to return to open session.                        All Ayes

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier to seal the minutes of executive session.                  All Ayes

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Licciardi to accept the recommendation of the HR Director to update the job description for the Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator and increase the salary to an entry level clerk at a rate of $25.41 per hour.                    All Ayes

 

J.          Adjournment

 

MOTION made by J. Messier, second by J. Licciardi adjourn at 9:30 P.M.             All Ayes

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

______________________________

Sarah S. Rapose, CMC, Town Clerk