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WEST WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL
Regular Town Council Meeting
Town Council Chambers
October 17, 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 6:25 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 - absent
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 October 3, 2023 Regular Town Council Meeting
02 Cancellation of Taxes as Requested by the Tax Assessor in the Amount of $12,687.97
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of the Consent Agenda. All Ayes
G. Ordinances
01 Second Reading of Ordinance 2023-23 requesting a 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 Ordinance 2023-23 requesting a Tax Stabilization/Development Agreement for 1 Nunes Lane as requested by FJN Realty, LLC.
J. Licciardi – YES
J. Messier – YES
M. Williamson – YES
D. Gosselin – YES
MOTION PASSES
02 Second Reading of Amended 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, seconded by for approval of Amended 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 – NO
J. Messier – YES
M. Williamson – YES
D. Gosselin – YES
MOTION PASSES
03 First Reading of Ordinance 2023-18 Amending Section 3 – Definitions and Section 5 – Use Regulations
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Ordinance 2023-18 Amending Section 3 – Definitions and Section 5 – Use Regulations.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
J. Licciardi – YES
J. Messier – YES
M. Williamson – YES
D. Gosselin – YES
MOTION PASSES
H. Business Licenses
01 Request from The Portuguese Holy Ghost for an Amplifier/Loudspeaker License for event to be held on October 27, 2023 at 11 Ventura Street
02 Request from Community Marketing for a Craft Fair License for April 13, 2024 at 100 Factory Street
03 Request from the Portuguese Holy Ghost for a Craft Fair License for October 27, 2023 at 11 Ventura Street
04 Request from Kicksand Tricks for an Event License to be held on March 9, 2024 and March 10, 2024 at 100 Factory Street
05 Request from RI Kids Consignment LLC for an Event License to be held November 8th-10th at 100 Factory Street
06 Request from Brick Convention LLC for an Event License to be held March 22-24th, 2024 and May 17-19th, 2024 at 100 Factory Street
07 Request from Be Green Kids Consignments Inc for an Event License to be held April 2-6th, 2024 and November 5-9th, 2024 at 100 Factory Street
08 Request from Sue Paul for Event License to be held February 22nd -24th, 2024 at 100 Factory Street
09 Request from Thundermist Health Center for Event License to be held June 1, 2024 at 100 Factory Street
10 Renewal of Donation Bin Licenses
A. Society of St. Vincent De Paul
B. Planet Aid
C. Afab Recycling LLC
D. Up Cycle Collaborative
E. Big Brothers and Sisters
F. St. Pauly’s Textile Inc.
11 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
N. Paul Ambrose Lague
O. Glenn Olson
12 Renewal of Pawn Broker Licenses
A. Gendron Jewelers, Inc. – 225 Cowesett Avenue
B. Fall River Pawn Brokers – 288 Cowesett Avenue
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of the business licenses. All Ayes
I. Appointments and Resignations
01 Request from Thomas Zampa for re-appointment to the West Warwick Housing Authority for term ending November 2028
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of request from Thomas Zampa for re-appointment to the West Warwick Housing Authority for term ending November 2028. All Ayes
02 Resignation of Joshua Barrette from the West Warwick Housing Authority
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier to accept the resignation of Joshua Barrette from the West Warwick Housing Authority, with regrets. All Ayes
J. New Business
01 September 2023 Monthly Finance Report
K. Benoit, Finance Director, read the following report:
Current year tax collections total $22,062,886.86 which is 33.48% of the budget for current year
taxes. We have collected one quarter, however quite a few taxpayers pay their entire tax bill
when they receive it. This skews the amount expected to be collected 3 months into the fiscal
year. This smooths out as further quarters are collected.
Prior year tax collections total $56,686.99 which is equal to 4.36% of the budgeted amount.
This line has been adjusted by $388,262.80 for the 60-day rule and accrued back to Fiscal Year
2023.
Overall, the revenues are at 30.02%, which is higher than the expected 25.00%. This is mainly
attributed to strong tax collections and higher than expected Building and Town Clerk revenues.
Expenditures are trending under budget at 22.41%. This is 2.59% below the expected 25.00%.
The Civic Center has current operating expenditures of $186,553.53 and operating revenues of
$137,745.34.
The bank balance as of 10/6/2023 is $9,279,968.36. I have moved an additional $6,000,000
into an interest-bearing sweep account with Citizens bank. We earned $16,592.73 in interest
income in September which was the first full month the funds were invested. We have also
earned $199,205.11 in interest on our ARPA funds invested at Centerville Bank.
Preparations for the FY 2023 Audit have commenced. The team will arrive in mid-October to
complete field work.
02 Amendments to Resolution 2013-180 Appendix B – Fees and Charges of the Town of West Warwick
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of amendments to Resolution 2013-180 Appendix B – Fees and Charges of the Town of West Warwick. All Ayes
03 Resolution Authorizing Payment for the Town Council Chambers Audio Upgrades Project from American Rescue Plan Funds
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of resolution Authorizing Payment for the Town Council Chambers Audio Upgrades Project from American Rescue Plan Funds.
All Ayes
04 Resolution Authorizing Change Order to the 2023 Roadway Improvements Bid and Use of American Rescue Plan Funds
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of resolution Authorizing Change Order to the 2023 Roadway Improvements Bid and Use of American Rescue Plan Funds.
All Ayes
05 Proclamation Celebrating Extra Mile Day on November 1, 2023
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Proclamation Celebrating Extra Mile Day on November 1, 2023. 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 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
L. Public Forum
T. Oates, 6 Colonial Way, shares concerns with people parking on sidewalks. He asks about payment to board and commission members.
A. Palazzo, 5 Robin Lane, asks about a procedure for needle disposal. He asks about the re-opening of the gazebo. He asks about an ordinance for vagrancy. He asks about the senior tax exemption. He suggests a veteran’s affairs officer. There is a porta john at Riverpoint that has not been serviced in over a year. He suggests a pay increase for the crossing guards.
Dennis Quintal, of 153 Legris Ave, asks questions about voter ID.
Wendy Beaudreau, 34 Pawtuxet Terrace, shares concerns with an encampment cleanup effort along the river.
J. Read, 62 Andrews Avenue, shares concerns with Councilman Messier’s Crazy Christmas Wagon non-profit. He is going to be inquiring as to the financials.
M. Adjournment
MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by J. Licciardi to adjourn at 8:01 P.M. All Ayes
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah S. Rapose, CMC
Town Clerk