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

West Warwick High School Auditorium

1 Webster Knight Drive

May 17, 2022

6:00 P.M.

 

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 6:00 PM.

 

B.         Prayer led by Council

 

C.         Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited by the body.

 

D.        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

           

E.         Quorum on Record Declared by Town Clerk

 

F.         Consent Agenda

01Approval of the minutes from the April 26, 2022 Regular Town Council Meeting

02Approval of the minutes from the May 3, 2022 Regular Town Council Meeting

03Approval of the minutes from the May 3, 2022 Executive Session

04Approval of the minutes from the May 11, 2022 Executive Session

 

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

                                               

G.        Ordinances

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

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of ordinance for an extended Tax Incentive and Stabilization Program for 95 Washington Street.            

 

ROLL CALL VOTE:

J. Licciardi – Yes

J. Messier – Yes

M. Bourget – Yes

M. Williamson – Yes

D. Gosselin – Yes

 

MOTION PASSES

 

02        Ordinance amending Appendix C – Traffic Ordinances – Four Way Stop located at Sidney Street, Barnold Street, and Lada Drive (first reading)

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier to move ordinance amending Appendix C – Traffic Ordinances – Four Way Stop located at Sidney Street, Barnold Street, and Lada Drive to second hearing.             All Ayes

 

H.        Licenses

01        Request from Justin Lake 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

02        Request from West Warwick Pride Event for Event and Hawker/Peddler License for event to be held on June 25, 2022 at the Civic Center

03        Request from Arpin Charitable Fund Inc. for a Road Race License 

 

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

 

I.          Appointments

01        Request from James Sullivan for re-appointment to the Pawtuxet River Authority for term ending June 30, 2025

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Licciardi for approval of request from James Sullivan for re-appointment to the Pawtuxet River Authority for term ending June 30, 2025.                        All Ayes

 

J.          New Business

01        Resolution supporting House Bill 2022-H8205 Entitled – An Act Relating to Waters and Navigation – Dam Permits

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of resolution supporting House Bill 2022-H8205 Entitled – An Act Relating to Waters and Navigation – Dam Permits.              All Ayes

 

02        Request from National Grid for poll placement on Kiwanis Road

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of request from National Grid for poll placement on Kiwanis Road.               All Ayes

 

03        Approval of Two (2) $500 Book awards to Two (2) West Warwick High School Seniors

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Licciardi for approval of Two (2) $500 Book awards to Two (2) West Warwick High School Seniors.                       All Ayes

                                   

K.         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

 

L.         Public Forum

 

There was no public comment. 

 

M.        Adjournment

 

MOTION made by J. Messier, second by J. Licciardi to adjourn at 6:18 P.M.                    All Ayes

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

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Sarah S. Rapose, CMC, Town Clerk