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WEST WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL
Regular Town Council Meeting
Town Council Chambers
February 7, 2023
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
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Licciardi to move New Business 01 up for immediate consideration. All Ayes
01 Consideration of the School Department’s Stage II Capital Improvement Plan
K. Tarasevich, Superintendent of Schools was in attendance. There are currently 21 projects on the Capital Improvement Plan. Each school in the district has a project on the plan. The plan requires no additional funding from the Town.
J. Spagna, Finance Director for the School Department, explains the needs of each school and how the projects will be funded.
MOTION made by J. Messier, second by M. Williamson to approve the School Department’s Stage II Capital Improvement Plan. All Ayes
F. Consent Agenda
01 Approval of Minutes from the January 17, 2023 Regular Town Council Meeting
02 Cancellation of Taxes in the amount of $53,310.64 as requested by the Tax Assessor
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of the Consent Agenda.
VOTE:
J. Licciardi – Yes
J. Messier – Yes
M. Bourget – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Recusal
MOTION PASSES
G. Ordinances
01 Second reading of Ordinance 2023-1 Amending Sections 24 and 25 of the West Warwick Zoning Code
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Ordinance 2023-1 Amending Sections 24 and 25 of the West Warwick Zoning Code.
J. Licciardi – Yes
J. Messier – Yes
M. Bourget – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
02 Second reading of Ordinance 2023-2 Amending Chapter 9C – Medical Marijuana Grow Facilities, Section 2- Definitions, and 3(d)(e) – Building Requirements, Cooperative Cultivations
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Ordinance 2023-2 Amending Chapter 9C – Medical Marijuana Grow Facilities, Section 2- Definitions, and 3(d)(e) – Building Requirements, Cooperative Cultivations.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
J. Licciardi – Yes
J. Messier – Yes
M. Bourget – No
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
03 First reading of Ordinance 2023-4 Amending Sections 3.33 – Gas Station and Section 3.71 -Service Station and Deleting Chapter 10, Section 63 and Adding Chapter 10, Article 1X, Gas Stations and Service Stations, Section 10-229
MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by M. Williamson to table until March 21, 2023.
All Ayes
04 First reading of Ordinance 2023-5 Amending Appendix C – Traffic Ordinances
MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by M. Williamson to move Ordinance 2023-5 Amending Appendix C – Traffic Ordinances to second reading.
J. Licciardi – Yes
J. Messier – Yes
M. Bourget – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
H. Liquor Licenses – Town Council acting as the Liquor License Commission
01 Request from Filipou’s Twisted Pizza West Warwick Inc. to Transfer Class BV Limited Liquor License to Desmar LLC dba Filipous’ Twisted Pizza West Warwick
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of request from Filipou’s Twisted Pizza West Warwick Inc. to Transfer Class BV Limited Liquor License to Desmar LLC dba Filipous’ Twisted Pizza West Warwick. All Ayes
I. Business Licenses
01 Request from De Foods LLC dba Kentucky Fried Chicken for Victualling House License
02 Request from The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick for Parade License
03 Request from Community Marketing LLC for an Event License for event to be held on October 22, 2023 at the Civic Center
04 Request from Community Marketing LLC for an Event License for event to be held on November 17, 18 & 19, 2023 at the Civic Center
05 Request from Mary-Lyn Siderski for an Event License for event to be held on April 28, 29 & 30, 2023 at the Civic Center
06 Request from Central RI Chamber of Commerce Inc. for an Event License for event to be held on March 11, 2023 at the Civic Center
07 Request from Palagis Ice Cream for renewal of Hawkers and Peddlers License
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of the business licenses.
All Ayes
J. New Business
01 Consideration of the School Department’s Stage II Capital Improvement Plan
This item was previously considered earlier in the meeting.
02 Discussion of Tax Abatements during Vision Software Upgrade
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier to abate uncollected taxes prior to 2009 subject to the 10 year statute of limitations in the amount of $452,715.32. All Ayes
03 Authorization to Award Contract to Nevco Sports Marketing for the Installation and Marketing of Scoreboards at the Civic Center Field House and Ice Rink
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier to Award Contract to Nevco Sports Marketing for the Installation and Marketing of Scoreboards at the Civic Center Field House and Ice Rink.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
J. Licciardi – No
J. Messier – Yes
M. Bourget – No
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
04 Authorization of Payment for the Purchase and Installation of an Ice Chiller System from American Rescue Plan Funds and Awarding of the Contract to NorthStar Refrigeration Inc.
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THIS ITEM.
05 Resolution Joining with the Town of Exeter and Urging Rejection of the Changes to the Rhode Island Enabling Acts, RIGL 45-22.2, 45-23 and 45-24, as Proposed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives Land Use Commission Dated November 10, 2022
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Licciardi for approval of resolution Joining with the Town of Exeter and Urging Rejection of the Changes to the Rhode Island Enabling Acts, RIGL 45-22.2, 45-23 and 45-24, as Proposed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives Land Use Commission Dated November 10, 2022.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
J. Licciardi – Yes
J. Messier – Yes
M. Bourget – Yes
M. Williamson – No
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
06 Resolution Amending Resolution 2013-180 and 2016-137 – Fees and Charges
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THIS ITEM.
07 Resolution Authorizing the Remedial Closure Documentation Project for 40 Factory Street (Youth Center) to Fuss & O’Neill
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of resolution Authorizing the Remedial Closure Documentation Project for 40 Factory Street (Youth Center) to Fuss & O’Neill.
All Ayes
08 Resolution Authorizing Bid Award for Consultant Services for an Update to the Town of West Warwick Hazard Mitigation Plan
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of resolution Authorizing Bid Award for Consultant Services for an Update to the Town of West Warwick Hazard Mitigation Plan.
All Ayes
09 Approval of Agreement with Permitium, LLC for Online Vital Records Request Application
MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by M. Williamson for approval of Agreement with Permitium, LLC for Online Vital Records Request Application. All Ayes
10 Request from the West Warwick High School Drama Club for Sponsorship
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of request from the West Warwick High School Drama Club for Sponsorship in the amount of $100. All Ayes
K. 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 Board of Assessment and Review – Appointment to fill a vacancy as a regular member for three-year term
04 Board of Assessment and Review – Appointment or Re-appointment to fill vacancy for three-year term
05 West Warwick Housing Authority – Appointment or Re-appointment for five-year term expiring November 2027
06 West Warwick Public Library Board of Trustees – Appointment or Re-appointment for three-year term
L. Public Forum
T. Oates, of 6 Colonial Way, shares concerns with a blocked fire hydrant in Murray Square because of parking. He also shares concerns with the on street parking on Rice and Pulaski Street. It could be an issue for EMS.
D. Read, of 62 Andrews Avenue, shares concerns with the amount of electrical work that is needed at the Civic Center.
M. Executive Session –
Council may vote to move to Executive Session pursuant to R.I. General Law 42-46-5 (a)(2)– Litigation and R.I. General Law 42-46-5 (a)(5) – Sale or Lease of Public Property
01 Karen Cioffi v. Town of West Warwick KC-2019-0583
02 30 Payan Street
MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by J. Licciardi to move to executive session pursuant to R.I.
General Law 42-46-5 (a)(2)– Litigation and R.I. General Law 42-46-5 (a)(5) – Sale or Lease of Public
Property.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
J. Licciardi – Yes
J. Messier – Yes
M. Bourget – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
MOTION made by M. Bourget, seconded by J. Messier to return to open session. All Ayes
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Licciardi to seal the minutes of executive session.
All Ayes
N. Adjournment
MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by J. Licciardi to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 P.M.
All Ayes
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah S. Rapose, CMC, Town Clerk