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

September 6, 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 6:00 P.M.

 

B.         Prayer led by Council

 

C.         Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

 

D.        Roll Call taken by Town Clerk

Present:

Councilman Jason Licciardi

Councilman Mark Bourget

Council Vice President Maribeth Williamson

Council President David Gosselin

Absent:

Councilman Jason Messier

 

E.         Quorum on Record Declared by Town Clerk

 

F.         Ordinances

01        Second Reading of Ordinance Amending Appendix C Traffic Ordinances – Douglas Street

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Licciardi for approval of ordinance amending Appendix C Traffic Ordinances – Douglas Street.                     

 

ROLL CALL VOTE:

 

J. Liccirdi – Abstains

M. Bourget – Yes

M. Williamson – Yes

D. Gosselin – Yes

 

MOTION PASSES

 

G.        Appointments and Resignations

01        Request from James Jackson for appointment to the Zoning Board as alternate member for term to expire July 2027

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Licciardi for approval of request from James Jackson for appointment to the Zoning Board as alternate member for term to expire July 2027.             All Ayes

         

H.        Business Licenses

01        Request from STB Inc d/b/a RI Homemade Donuts for Victualing License

02        Request from Friends of Troop 31 Crompton for Raffle License

03        Request from XWA Entertainment for Entertainment License for event to be held at 100 Factory Street on September 18, 2022

 

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

 

I.          New Business

01        Legal Counsel Report and Discussion Regarding 2022 Legislation Governing Accessory Family Dwelling Units

 

A. Difiore shares his concerns with the new legislation.  He is not asking the Council to take any action on this item.  He just wants to make the Council aware.  He is reaching out to other Town Solicitor’s to see how other municipalities are handling this new legislation. 

 

02        Discussion of Ice Rink Scheduling, Usage, and Payment Procedures

 

J. Licciardi explains to the body why he asked for this agenda item.  Discussion ensues relative to an ice time agreement between the Saints and the Knights. 

 

No action was taken.

 

 

03        Consideration of approving Town property to be used for a Matthew Dennison Memorial at the West Warwick Ice Rink

 

M. Bourget would like the Council to vote on this item. 

 

Discussion ensues.

 

MOTION made by J. Licciardi, second by M. Bourget to approve a Mathew Dennison Memorial at the West Warwick Ice Rink. 

 

Vote:

J. Licciardi – Yes

M. Bourget- Yes

M. Williamson – No

D. Gosselin – Yes

 

MOTION PASSES

 

04        Consideration of instructing the Town Manager to disregard forming a committee for the Matthew Dennison Memorial

 

M. Bourget feels that the Recreation Committee could handle this.  Discussion ensues. 

 

MOTION made by M. Bourget, second by J. Licciardi to have the Town Manager to disregard forming a committee for the Matthew Dennison Memorial. 

 

ROLL CALL VOTE:

 

J. Licciardi – Yes

M. Bourget – Yes

M. Williamson – No

D. Gosselin – No

 

MOTION FAILS

 

05        Claim from Adam Chiang in the amount of $300.00

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by M. Bourget to approve claim from Adam Chiang in the amount of $300.00.                 All Nays.

 

MOTION FAILS – Claim is denied. 

 

06        Request from The West Warwick High School Girls Basketball Team for Tee Sponsorship in the amount of $100

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Licciardi for approval of request from The West Warwick High School Girls Basketball Team for Tee Sponsorship in the amount of $100.              All Ayes

 

07        Request from The West Warwick High School Football Team for Tee Sponsorship in the amount of $100

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Licciardi for approval of request from The West Warwick High School Football Team for Tee Sponsorship in the amount of $100.                    All Ayes

 

08        Authorization to Award Bid for Personal Escape Equipment and Training

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by M. Bourget for authorization to award bid for personal escape equipment and training.               All Ayes

 

09        Payment Authorization for LED Lighting at Recreation Facilities from ARPA Funds- Amby Smith Field Change Order

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Licciardi for payment authorization for LED Lighting at Recreation Facilities from ARPA Funds- Amby Smith Field Change Order.                        All Ayes (Mark Bourget stepped away)

 

10        Authorization for the use of ARPA Funds to Cover the Costs to the Town for Complying with RI Department of Health Covid-19 Isolation and Quarantine Orders

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Licciardi for authorization for the use of ARPA Funds to Cover the Costs to the Town for Complying with RI Department of Health Covid-19 Isolation and Quarantine Orders.                       All Ayes

 

11        Authorization to Transfer Funds to the West Warwick Library from ARPA Funds

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by M. Bourget for authorization to transfer funds to the West Warwick Library from ARPA Funds in the amount of $43,897.00.     All Ayes

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by M. Bourget to approve the resolution with the caveat that the Town manager makes sure the proper procedures were followed in obtaining the bid. 

                                    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        Zoning Board – Appointment to fill vacancy as alternate member for term ending July 2027

 

 

K.         Public Forum

 

M. Williamson feels the Council should honor Matt Dennison. She is not trying to hold anything up.

 

Mark Dennison considers this Council his friends.  He shares Matt’s story and his love for his community.  He is honored that the Town wants to honor his son.  He feels the Recreation Committee should spearhead the memorial. 

 

Justin Lake, Vice President of the Matt Dennison Memorial Foundation asks everyone to remain respectful tonight. 

 

A. Spodnik, 25 Carpenter Court, is happy that the drainage issue on her street has been fixed.  The DPW did a magnificent job.  She thanks Ronnie, the equipment operator.  She questions the wording of New Business 03 and 04 and if the vote was legal. 

 

T. Oates, 6 Colonial Way, asks for clarification about Council members having a quorum at Committee meetings. 

 

A. Palazzo, 5 Robin Lane, gives kudos to the West Warwick Police Department for sharing information about the paving projects on social media.  He asks about several road projects around town.  He is concerned that the Town is developing a rat problem.  He shares concerns with furniture on sidewalks.  He asks for a tax break for the elderly. 

 

Brian Muoio, 132 Rollingwood Drive, designed the Dennison memorial.  He feels the Town needs better processes in place for approving these types of projects. 

 

A. Palazzo shares his concerns with campaign signs. 

 

P. Richards, 39 Gardiner Avenue, is a member of the Recreation Committee.  They are an advisory committee.  He explains their function. 

 

D. Read, 62 Andrews Avenue, explains that there are minutes and recordings kept for the Recreation Committee.  He asks the Town to give him a recorder. 

 

 

L.         Adjournment

 

MOTION made by M. Bourget, second by M. Williamson to adjourn at 8:59 P.M.            All Ayes

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

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Sarah S. Rapose, CMC, Town Clerk