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WEST WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL
Regular Town Council Meeting
Town Council Chambers
October 4, 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. Prayer led by Council
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
D. Roll Call taken by Town Clerk
Councilman Jason Licciardi- present
Councilman Jason Messier - present
Councilman Mark Bourget - present
Council Vice President Maribeth Williamson - present
Council President David Gosselin - present
E. Quorum on Record Declared by Town Clerk
F. Consent Agenda
01 Approval of Minutes from the September 20, 2022 Regular Town Council Meeting
02 Approval of Minutes from the September 20, 2022 Executive Session
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of the minutes from the September 20, 2022 Town Council meeting. All Ayes
G. Ordinances
01 Second Reading of Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 – Offenses – Miscellaneous, Article I, Section 10 – Smoking in Public Buildings, on Public Properties, and in Vehicles Owned by the Town
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 – Offenses – Miscellaneous, Article I, Section 10 – Smoking in Public Buildings, on Public Properties, and in Vehicles Owned by the Town.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
J. Licciardi – Yes
J. Messier – Yes
M. Bourget – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
02 Second Reading of Ordinance Amending Appendix C – Traffic Ordinances – Angell Street and Elbow Street
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of Ordinance Amending Appendix C – Traffic Ordinances – Angell Street and Elbow Street.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
J. Licciardi – Yes
J. Messier – Yes
M. Bourget – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
03 First Reading of Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances by Adding Thereto Chapter 21 – Planning Board and Zoning Board Education
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances by Adding Thereto Chapter 21 – Planning Board and Zoning Board Education.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
J. Licciardi – Recusal
J. Messier – Yes
M. Bourget – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
04 First Reading of Ordinance Amending Sections 3, 4, 24 and 25 of the West Warwick Zoning Code
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of Ordinance Amending Sections 3, 4, 24 and 25 of the West Warwick Zoning Code.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
J. Licciardi – Recusal
J. Messier – Yes
M. Bourget – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
H. Business Licenses
01 Request from Sacred Heart Church for a Bazar License
02 Request from W. W. T. A. for a Raffle License
03 Request from Community Marketing LLC for a Craft Fair License
04 Request from Community Marketing LLC for an Event License for Event to be held on April 22, 2023 at 100 Factory Street
05 Request from Community Marketing LLC for an Event License for Event to be held on October 23, 2022 at 100 Factory Street
06 Request from Church of Christ the King for Class F Liquor License for event to be held on October 22, 2022
07 Request from Lauren and Jeff Dumas for a Kennel License
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of the business licenses.
All Ayes
i. New Business
01 Consideration of Tax Agreement in Lieu of Payment for Drainage Easement between LaCroix Properties and the Town of West Warwick for property located at 62 East Main Street
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Licciardi for approval of Tax Agreement in Lieu of Payment for Drainage Easement between LaCroix Properties and the Town of West Warwick for property located at 62 East Main Street.
J. Messier recuses himself.
E. Mansour explains the agreement to the Council. This agreement would be for $4,000 per year for five years for a total of $20,000.
VOTE:
J. Licciardi – Yes
J. Messier – Recusal
M. Bourget – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
02 Resolution Allowing the Police Department of the Town of West Warwick to Collaborate with Nonadjacent Rhode Island Municipalities and Police Departments Through a Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of resolution Allowing the Police Department of the Town of West Warwick to Collaborate with Nonadjacent Rhode Island Municipalities and Police Departments Through a Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement.
All Ayes
03 Resolution Authorizing Payment for the Purchase of Town Vehicles from American Rescue Plan Funds
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of resolution Authorizing Payment for the Purchase of Town Vehicles from American Rescue Plan Funds. All Ayes
04 Legal Counsel Report and Discussion Regarding Accessory Dwelling Unit Legislation
A. Difiore explains his concerns with new Accessory Dwelling Unit Legislation. He will draft an ordinance for the November 1st agenda.
05 Consideration of Consent Letter from American Tower relative to modifications of the Factory Street Tower by Sprint Nextel; and authorization for the Town Manager to Sign
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of Consent Letter from American Tower relative to modifications of the Factory Street Tower by Sprint Nextel; and authorization for the Town Manager to Sign. All Ayes
06 Request from the West Warwick High School Music Department for Sponsorship
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of request from the West Warwick High School Music Department for Sponsorship in the amount of $100. All Ayes
07 Request from the Portuguese American Veterans Monument for Sponsorship in the amount of $85
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of request from the Portuguese American Veterans Monument for Sponsorship in the amount of $85. All Ayes
J. Upcoming Appointments
01 Sewer Use Board of Review – Appointment to fill a vacancy as an alternate member for three-year term
02 Sewer Use Board of Review – Appointment to fill a vacancy as a regular member for three-year term
03 Artic Redevelopment Agency – Re-appointment or Appointment for Five Year Term ending October 2027
K. Public Forum
There was no public comment.
L. Executive Session – Council may vote to move to Executive Session pursuant to R.I. General Law 42-46-5 (a)(2)– Litigation
01 New England Institute of Technology v. Salvatore Saccoccio as Tax Assessor and Town of West Warwick
A. KC 2011-0645
B. KC 2012-0287
C. KC 2014-0712
D. KC 2015-0116
E. KC 2016-0244
F. KC 2017-0162
G. KC 2019-0224
H. KC 2019-0892
I. KC 2020-0276
J. KC 2021-0060
K. KC 2022-0009
MOTION made by J. Messier, second by M. Williamson to move to executive session pursuant to R.I. General Law 42-46-5 (a)(2)– Litigation. All Ayes
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier to return to open session. All Ayes
There were no votes taken in Executive Session.
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier to seal the minutes of executive session. All Ayes
M. Adjournment
MOTION made by J. Messier, second by J. Licciardi to adjourn at 7:41 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah S. Rapose, CMC
Town Clerk