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WEST WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL
Regular Town Council Meeting
Town Council Chambers
October 3, 2023
6:00 P.M.
Amended
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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 6:03 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 the Minutes from the September 19, 2023 Regular Town Council Meeting
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of the minutes from the September 19, 2023 Regular Town Council Meeting. All Ayes
G. Ordinances
01 First Reading of Ordinance for Tax Stabilization/Development Agreement for 1 Nunes Lane as requested by FJN Realty, LLC
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of first reading of ordinance for Tax Stabilization/Development Agreement for 1 Nunes Lane as requested by FJN Realty, LLC.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
J. Licciardi – Yes
J. Messier – Yes
M. Bourget – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
02 First Reading of Ordinance 2023-24 Amending Chapter 11.5 – Courts – Municipal and Probate, Section 2 – Appointment, Term, and Qualifications of Municipal Court Judge and Section 3 – Assistant Municipal Court Judge
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier to amend the ordinance amendment to leave in the five-year term. All Ayes
MOTION made by M. Bourget, seconded by J. Messier to amend the ordinance amendment to leave in the five-year experience requirement.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
J. Licciardi – No
J. Messier – Yes
M. Bourget – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of first reading of Ordinance 2023-24 Amending Chapter 11.5 – Courts – Municipal and Probate, Section 2 – Appointment, Term, and Qualifications of Municipal Court Judge and Section 3 – Assistant Municipal Court Judge.
J. Licciardi – Abstains
J. Messier – Yes
M. Bourget – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
H. Appointments and Resignations
01 Request from William Patenaude for re-appointment to the Arctic Redevelopment Commission for term ending October 2028
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Licciardi for approval of request from William Patenaude for re-appointment to the Arctic Redevelopment Commission for term ending October 2028. All Ayes
I. New Business
01 Consideration of Amendments to the Senior Tax Exemption
S. Saccoccio, Tax Assessor, explained the current tax exemptions. He will prepare some proposed amendments to the tax exemptions for the next Town Council meeting.
02 Approval of Payment to 2023 West Warwick High School Scholarship Recipients
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of payment to 2023 West Warwick High School Scholarship recipients. All Ayes
03 Approval of Sale of Surplus Vehicles on GovDeals
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of sale of surplus vehicles on GovDeals. All Ayes
04 Approval of transfer of surplus funds for health Care costs in FY 2023 from General Fund 100 to Internal Service Fund 301 and OPEB Fund 303
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of transfer of surplus funds for health Care costs in FY 2023 from General Fund 100 to Internal Service Fund 301 and OPEB Fund 303.
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 West Warwick Housing Authority – Appointment or Re-appointment for five-year term expiring November 2027
04 Planning Board – Appointment to fill vacancy as alternate member for term ending July 2027
05 Tax Assessment Board of Review -Appointment to fill a vacancy for three-year term
06 Arctic Redevelopment Commission – Appointment or Reappointment for five-year term expiring October 2028
K. Public Forum
A. Palazzo, of 5 Robin Lane, asks about the new podium. He shares concerns about the road construction on Cowesett Avenue. He suggests some sort of oversite on tax agreements. He also states that there needs to be amendments to the Senior Tax Exemption. Seniors cannot afford to stay in their homes. He suggests a veterans affairs officer, and a tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans.
B. Mollohan, Town Sergeant, has worked with Cardi’s Furniture to purchase new chairs for the Town Council Chambers. He will order 50 chairs in total. 35 with arms, and 15 without arms. He asks for the Town’s tax exemption information. This will be a gift from him to the Town. He asked for this matter to be placed on the October 17th agenda.
D. Quintal, of Legris Avenue, states that his taxes have doubled in eight years. He is a disabled veteran. His bills keep going up.
A. Palazzo thanks the DPW for the work that was done on the front entrance. He states that there are weeds that need to be pulled.
R. Adrian, of 37 Brayton Street, feels that they should open up the Municipal Court Judge position statewide, but give preference to residents. He supports the senior tax exemption being amended. He states that when he was the assistant engineer for the Town, he put in 200 hours of unpaid overtime.
D. Read, of 62 Andrew’s Avenue asks what the plan is for the gazebo after the fence comes down. He is concerned with the homeless encampments and needles.
M. Ferrara, of 73 Maple Street, asks for a stop sign on Brookside Avenue.
T. Oates suggests getting the State Representatives involved with the homeless and drug addiction issues in town. There needs to be a solution.
D. Quintal shares concerns with posts he has seen on Facebook about the homeless being pushed into our town. He also shares concerns with Thundermist.
L. Adjournment
MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by M. Bourget to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 P.M.
All Ayes
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah S. Rapose, CMC, Town Clerk