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

April 3, 2024

6:00 P.M.

(Immediately following the Budget Public Hearing)

 

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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 7:52 P.M.

 

B.         Roll Call taken by Town Clerk          

Councilman Mark Dennison - Present

Councilman Jason Licciardi - Present

Councilman Jason Messier - Present

Council Vice President Maribeth Williamson - Present

Council President David Gosselin - Present

 

C.         Quorum on Record Declared by Town Clerk

 

D.        Consent Agenda

01        Approval of the minutes from the March 18, 2024 Budget Workshop

02        Approval of the minutes from the March 18, 2024 Executive Session

03        Approval of the minutes from the March 19, 2024 Regular Town Council Meeting

04        Approval of the minutes from the March 19, 2024 Executive Session

05        Approval of the minutes from the March 25, 2024 Budget Workshop

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Licciardi for approval of the Consent Agenda.        All Ayes

 

E.         Public Hearing

01        Request from James and Ashley Rita for Abandonment of a Portion of Tiffany Avenue; and continuation of Public Hearing until May 7, 2024

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier to continue to May 7, 2024.  

                                    All Ayes

 

F.         Ordinances

01        First Reading of Ordinance 2024-3 Amending Appendix C – Traffic Ordinances – Handicap Parking on Sunset Avenue

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Ordinance 2024-3 Amending Appendix C – Traffic Ordinances – Handicap Parking on Sunset Avenue.

 

ROLL CALL VOTE:

 

J. Licciardi – Yes

J. Messier – Yes

M. Dennison – Yes

M. Williamson – Yes

D. Gosselin – Yes

 

MOTION PASSES

           

G.        Business Licenses

01        Request from Not Your Average Popcorn for a One-Day Mobile Food Truck License

02        Request from St. Anthony’s Church for a Class F1 Liquor License

03        Request from BPOE West Warwick Elks Lodge 1697 for a Raffle License

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of the Business Licenses.

                        All Ayes

 

H.        New Business

01        Discussion/Action – Town Council Rules of Procedure

 

Council would like this placed on the May 7, 2024 Agenda.  No action was taken. 

 

02        Approval of Saint Joseph’s School Drama Program Sponsorship in the amount of $75

 

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Saint Joseph’s School Drama Program Sponsorship in the amount of $75.                   All Ayes

 

03        Resolution Authorizing $6,000 Contribution to the West Warwick Assistance Agency

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of resolution authorizing $6,000 contribution to the West Warwick Assistance Agency.                       All Ayes

 

04        Approval of Amended Resolution #2024-31 for Tax Abatement in the Amount of $2,726.44

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for Approval of Amended Resolution #2024-31 for Tax Abatement in the Amount of $2,726.44.             All Ayes

 

I.          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        Tax Assessment Board of Review -Appointment to fill a vacancy for three-year term

04        School Building Committee – Architectural, Engineering, Construction Experience Needed

05        Tree Warden – Must be a Licensed Arborist

06        Recreation Committee – Appointment to fill vacancy for three year term

           

J.          Public Forum

 

J. Caldwell, DPW Director, introduces Kevin Kelly, Assistant DPW Director, to the body. 

 

K.         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) Sale or Lease of Public Property

01        Local 1104 International Association of Fire Fighters

02        Local 312 International Brotherhood of Police Officers

03        RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO

04        Child Inc./Payan Street

05        NEIT v. Sal Saccocio (All Cases)  KC-2021-0060

 

MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by M. Williamson 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) Sale or Lease of Public Property.             All Ayes

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier 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

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier to appeal all orders, decisions, and judgements with New England Institute of Technology to the Supreme Court.          All Ayes

 

L.         Adjournment

 

MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by J. Licciardi to adjourn at 8:51 P.M.    All Ayes

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Sarah S. Rapose, CMC

Town Clerk