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

October 18, 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 by the Town Council President

 

B.         Roll Call taken by Town Clerk          

Councilman Jason Licciardi - present

Councilman Jason Messier - present

Councilman Mark Bourget - absent

Council Vice President Maribeth Williamson - present

Council President David Gosselin - present

 

C.         Quorum on Record Declared by Town Clerk

 

D.        Consent Agenda

01        Approval of Minutes from the October 4, 2022 Regular Town Council Meeting

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of the minute from the October 4, 2022 Regular Town Council Meeting.             All Ayes

 

 

E.         Ordinances

01  Second 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. Williamson – yes

D. Gosselin – yes

 

MOTION PASSES

 

02  Second 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. Williamson – yes

D. Gosselin – yes

 

MOTION PASSES

 

03  First Reading of Ordinance Amending Appendix C – Traffic Ordinances of The Code of Ordinances – Handicap Parking on Legris Avenue

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier to move Ordinance Amending Appendix C – Traffic Ordinances of The Code of Ordinances – Handicap Parking on Legris Avenue.

 

ROLL CALL VOTE:

J. Licciardi – yes

J. Messier – yes

M. Williamson – yes

D. Gosselin – yes

 

MOTION PASSES

 

F.         Business Licenses

01        Request from The Portuguese Holy Ghost for an Amplifier/Loudspeaker License for event to be held on October 28, 2022 at 11 Ventura Street

02        Request from The Forewest Clubhouse Inc for a Theatrical License

03        Request for renewal of Constable Licenses:

            A.         Nicole T. Knott

            B.         Bruce Howard Fitzgerald

            C.         Thomas P. Oates

            D.         Donald L. Johnson

            E.         Charles Davey

            F.         A. Joseph Houle III

            G.        Jason A. Allard Jr.

            H.        Matthew Manni

            I.          Keith Medeiros

            J.          Jeffrey Caldwell

            K.         Robert Assalone

            L.         Courtney Clukey

            M.        Joshua Martin

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Licciardi for approval of the Business Licenses 01 and 03.                                     All Ayes

 

MOTION made by J. Messier, second by J. Licciardi for approval of Business License 02.

 

VOTE:

M. Williamson – recusal

J. Messier – Yes

J. Licciardi – Yes

D. Gosselin – Yes

 

MOTION PASSES

 

G.        Appointments

01        Request from Robert B. Boyer for re-appointment to the Artic Redevelopment Agency for term ending October 1, 2027

 

MOTION made by J. Licciardi, second by M. Williamson for approval of request from Robert B. Boyer for re-appointment to the Artic Redevelopment Agency for term ending October 1, 2027.                       All Ayes

           

H.        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

 

I.          Public Forum

 

A. Palazzo, 5 Robin Lane, asks about the elderly tax freeze.  He shares his concerns with the MERS system.  He asks about Payan Street agreement.  He shares concerns with the construction on providence street and main street. 

 

Ross Adrien, 37 Brayton Street, shares concerns with drainage issues in the Town. 

 

J. Licciardi reminds the body of the Halloween Party on Saturday, October 22^nd at Maisie Quinn.  It will start at 5:30 P.M.

 

J.          Adjournment

 

MOTION made by J. Messier, second by J. Licciardi to adjourn at 7:12 P.M.                    All Ayes

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Sarah S. Rapose, CMC

Town Clerk