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 20, 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 at 6:40 P.M.

 

B.         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

 

C.         Quorum on Record Declared by Town Clerk

 

D.        Consent Agenda

01        Approval of Minutes from the August 16, 2022 Regular Town Council Meeting

02        Approval of Minutes from the September 6, 2022 Regular Town Council Meeting

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Bourget for approval of the Consent Agenda.

All Ayes

 

E.         Ordinances

01  First 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, seconded by J. Messier for first 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.

 

 

ROLL CALL VOTE: J. Messier –  Yes J. Licciardi – Yes M. Bourget-  Yes

M. Williamson – Yes

D. Gosselin – Yes

 

MOTION PASSES

 

02  First Reading of Ordinance Amending Appendix C – Traffic Ordinances – Angell Street and Elbow Street

 

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for first reading of Ordinance Amending

Appendix C – Traffic Ordinances – Angell Street and Elbow Street.

 

 

ROLL CALL VOTE: J. Messier –  Yes J. Licciardi – Yes M. Bourget-  Yes

M. Williamson – Yes

D. Gosselin – Yes

 

MOTION PASSES

 

 

F.         New Business – Discussion/Action

01  August 2022 Monthly Finance Report

 

K. Benoit, Finance Director, shares the August 2022 Finance Report.

 

02  Consideration of FY2024 Budget Calendar

 

It is determined that both public hearings on the budget will be held during the first week of April 2023 to avoid a public hearing during April vacation.

 

03  Consideration of Request from Councilman Messier for the Immediate Removal of Benches Along the West Warwick Bike Path Behind West Warwick Manor on Roberts Street

 

J. Messier explains that the residents of the West Warwick Manor have signed a petition asking for the removal of the benches. People tend to loiter and leave garbage.

 

Deb Richmond, of 62 Roberts Street, shares several negative experiences and crimes she has witnessed by the people that gather on the benches.  They have had to call the police several times.

 

Karen Sankowicz, 62 Roberts Street, echoes Ms. Richmond’s concerns.

 

Jack Bridgeman, 62 Roberts Street, tells the Council that he has witnessed sexual acts taking place on the benches.

 

MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by J. Licciardi for removal of the benches on the bike path behind the West Warwick Manor on Roberts Street.                        All Ayes

 

04  Consideration of Request from Councilman Messier to Increase the Amount of Waste Receptacles Throughout the West Warwick Bike Path

 

J. Caldwell, of DPW, offers suggestions of new locations for waste receptacles.

 

05  Consideration to Give Conditional Approval to the Residents of 12 Orrin Street to Build a Dock Adjacent to Matteson Pond

 

DEM requires that the property owner gains permission from the Town.

 

The property owner was in attendance.  He explained to scope of the project.

 

MOTION made by J. Licciardi, second by J. Messier for approval of request from the property owner at 12 Orrin Street to build a dock adjacent to Matteson Pond; subject that the town is a named insured.

All Ayes

 

06  Consideration of Request from Councilman Licciardi to Hold Halloween Event on October 29, 2022

 

Councilman Licciardi explains that this event will be held on October 22nd at Maisie Quinn School.

 

MOTION made by J. Licciardi, second by J. Messier to amend the date to October 22nd at Maisie Quinn School.                          All Ayes

 

MOTION made by J. Messier, second by M. Williamson for approval of Halloween Event on October 22, 2022 at Maisie Quinn School.                   All Ayes

 

07  Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a 2022 Ford F-150 Pick-up Truck

 

MOTION by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of resolution authorizing the purchase of a 2022 Ford F-150 Pick-up Truck.                        All Ayes

 

G.        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

 

H.        Public Forum

 

N. Knott shares composting program next Tuesday September 27, 2022 from 6:30-7:30 at the Thomas Lamb facility.

 

P. Cotrell asks J. Caldwell for an update on Cardi’s and the berm in front of his house.

 

J. Caldwell hasn’t been given a date from Cardi’s. He offers to have the DPW do the work.  He will reach out to P. Cotrell tomorrow.

 

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)(5) –  Land Acquisition, Lease, or Disposition

01        Kelley v. West Warwick KC 2018-1329, Litigation: status, discussion/action

02        Kent County Water Authority, Purchase of Plat 39, Lot 5 Providence Street, West Warwick RI (Town Property)

 

MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by J. Licciardi to move into 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)(5) – Land Acquisition, Lease, or Disposition.                     All Ayes

 

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

 

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

All Ayes

 

 

J.          Adjournment

 

MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by M. Williamson to adjourn.                   All Ayes

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Sarah S. Rapose, CMC, Town Clerk