TOWN OF WEST WARWICK RHODE ISLAND 1170 Main Street West Warwick, RI  02893 (401) 822-9200 www.westwarwickri.org

 

WEST WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL

Town Council Budget Public Hearing

Town Council Chambers

April 9, 2024

6:00 P.M.

(Or immediately following the previous meeting)

 

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M I N U T E S

 

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A.         Meeting called to order by the Town Council President at 6:28 P.M.

 

B.         Prayer led by Council

 

C.         Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

 

D.        Roll Call taken by Town Clerk

Councilman Mark Dennison - Present

Councilman Jason Licciardi – arrived at 7:00 P.M.

Councilman Jason Messier - Absent

Council Vice President Maribeth Williamson - Present

Council President David Gosselin - Present

 

E.         Quorum on Record Declared by Town Clerk

 

F.         Public Hearing on the proposed FY2025 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025) Municipal Budget

 

K. Benoit shares updated budget figures with the Council.

 

M. Knott explains that he has added a grant writer and consultant to the general government budget in the amount of $60,000. 

 

Discussion ensues relative to the increase in the Senior Tax Exemption and how to fund it.  Council would like to keep the tax increase under 2%.  A 1.99% increase would allow $76,000 budget for an increased tax exemption. 

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison to approve the following changes to the budget:

Tax Assessor revaluation:  Increase $24,000 for a total of $184,000

Tax Assessor revaluation revenue:  Increase by $19,200 to a total of $147,200

Consulting in General Government Budget:  Increase from $25,000 to a total of $60,000

 

Total changes net increase of: $39,800

 

VOTE:  ALL AYES

 

There was no public comment on the budget. 

 

 

G.        Adjournment

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Licciardi to adjourn at 7:23 P.M.            All Ayes

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Sarah Rapose, CMC

Town Clerk