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WEST WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL
Regular Town Council Meeting
Town Council Chambers
August 13, 2024
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*
Councilman Mark Dennison - Present
Councilman Jason Licciardi - Present
Councilman Jason Messier - Present
Council Vice President Maribeth Williamson - Present
Council President David Gosselin - Present
1. Approval of the minutes from the July 9, 2024 Town Council Meeting
2. Approval of the minutes from the July 30, 2024 Town Council Meeting
3. Cancellation of Taxes in the Amount of $1,768.01 as requested by the Tax Assessor
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of the Consent Agenda. All Ayes
1. Second Reading of an Ordinance for an Affordable Housing Agreement and Covenant for Lippitt Mill with Marathon Development, LLC
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier to continue to the September 3, 2024 Town Council meeting. All Ayes
2. Second Reading of Ordinance #2024-10 Amending Chapter 10, Section 54, Mobile Food Establishments
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Ordinance #2024-10 Amending Chapter 10, Section 54, Mobile Food Establishments.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
J. Licciardi – Yes
J. Messier – Yes
M. Dennison – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
3. First Reading of Ordinance #2024-12 Amending the Zoning Map of the Town of West Warwick, and Amending Section 5.3 Table of Uses and 5.10 Signs Section 2 Definitions of the Zoning Code
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Ordinance #2024-12 Amending the Zoning Map of the Town of West Warwick, and Amending Section 5.3 Table of Uses and 5.10 Signs Section 2 Definitions of the Zoning Code.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
J. Licciardi – Yes
J. Messier – Yes
M. Dennison – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
4. First Reading of Ordinance #2024-13 Amending Section 2 General Purposes, Section 3 Definitions, Section 4 Division into Districts, Section 5 Use Regulations, and Section 18 Power of the Town Council to Establish Zoning Board of Review and Adopt Zoning Ordinances of the West Warwick Zoning Code
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Ordinance #2024-13 Amending Section 2 General Purposes, Section 3 Definitions, Section 4 Division into Districts, Section 5 Use Regulations, and Section 18 Power of the Town Council to Establish Zoning Board of Review and Adopt Zoning Ordinances of the West Warwick Zoning Code.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
J. Licciardi – Yes
J. Messier – Yes
M. Dennison – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
5. First Reading of Ordinance #2024-14 Amending Chapter 11 – Moter Vehicles and Traffic, Article 2 – Operation, and Adding Section 52 – Low Speed Vehicles
MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by J. Licciardi to amend the ordinance adding Pulaski Street.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
J. Licciardi – Yes
J. Messier – Yes
M. Dennison – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Ordinance #2024-14 Amending Chapter 11 – Moter Vehicles and Traffic, Article 2 – Operation, and Adding Section 52 – Low Speed Vehicles; as amended.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
J. Licciardi – Yes
J. Messier – Yes
M. Dennison – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
1. Request from the Falls Event Center LLC dba The Falls Event Center for a Class BV Liquor License at 3 Bridal Avenue Units 4-1 and 4A-1
J. Messier recuses himself.
MOTION made by J. Licciardi, seconded by M. Williamson to continue to the September 3, 2024 Town Council meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
J. Licciardi – Yes
J. Messier – Recusal
M. Dennison – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
1. Request from Club Frontenac for an Amplifier/Loudspeaker Permit for an event to be held on September 7, 2024 at 1143 Main Street
2. Request from the Portuguese American Sports Club for an Amplifier/Loudspeaker Permit for an event to be held August 29, 2024 through September 2, 2024 at 12 Bridge Street
3. Request from the Portuguese American Citizens Club for an Amplifier/Loudspeaker Permit for an event to be held August 30, 2024 through September 1, 2024 at 97 East Main Street
4. Request from the Portuguese Holy Ghost for an Amplifier/Loudspeaker Permit for an event to be held August 30, 2024 through September 2, 2024 at 11 Ventura Street
5. Request from the Portuguese Instructional Club for an Amplifier/Loudspeaker Permit for an event to be held August 30, 2024 through September 1, 2024 at 918 Main Street
6. Request from the Portuguese Holy Ghost for a Parade License on September 1, 2024 and September 2, 2024
7. Request from the Portuguese Holy Ghost for a Carnival License from August 30, 2024 through September 2, 2024
8. Request from the Portuguese American Citizens Club for a Parade License on September 1, 2024
9. Request from The Moody Brewer for a Victualing License
10. Request from The Falls Event Center LLC for a Dance Live Band and Theatrical License
11. Request from Pop on the Block for a Victualing License
12. Renewal of Mechanical Amusement Devices
a. American Legion Post #2
b. Club Frontenac, Inc.
c. Crompton Veterans Organization WW II
d. KMJ, Inc. dba The Hour Bar
e. LA Café Inc.
f. Phenix Sportsmens Club
g. Portuguese Americans Citizens Club
h. Portuguese Instructional Recreation Club
i. Portuguese American Sports Club
j. Portuguese Holy Ghost Society
k. Rays Polyclean
l. Sgt. David Langevin & Armand Boudreau Post 449
m. JJ’s Café
n. 293 PVD, LLC dba Boomerangs Roadhouse
o. Deborah’s Down the Road Inc.
J. Messier recuses himself.
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Licciardi for approval of the Business Licenses.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
J. Licciardi – Yes
J. Messier – Recusal
M. Dennison – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
1. Request from Steven Carneiro for Appointment to the Zoning Board for term expiring July 2029
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of request from Steven Carneiro for Appointment to the Zoning Board for term expiring July 2029. All Ayes
1. Approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of West Warwick and Local 2045 – RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO for Fiscal Years 2025-2027
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN.
2. Resolution approving salary adjustments for part and full-time non-union employees in Fiscal Years 2025-2027
M. Knott recommends 3% annual increases for FY25-FY27 for part and full-time non-union employees and 2.75% annual increase for the Town Manager.
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of salary adjustments for part and full-time non-union employees in Fiscal Years 2025-2027. All Ayes
3. Resolution approving Change Order #2 to the Ice Chiller System Project (2023-125) from ARPA Funds
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Resolution approving Change Order #2 to the Ice Chiller System Project (2023-125) from ARPA Funds. All Ayes
4. Resolution approving ARPA Funds for improvements to the Civic Center Plaza project
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Resolution approving ARPA Funds for improvements to the Civic Center Plaza project. All Ayes
5. Proclamation to recognize August 31, 2024 as International Overdose Awareness Day
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Proclamation to recognize August 31, 2024 as International Overdose Awareness Day. All Ayes
6. School Building Committee Update
M. Knott informs the body that the Committee is absorbing the stage one findings. The architect is putting together the preliminary options. They will be holding a public hearing on September 18th.
1. Sewer Use Board of Review – Appointment to fill a vacancy as an alternate member for three-year term
2. Sewer Use Board of Review – Appointment to fill a vacancy as a regular member for three-year term
3. Tax Assessment Board of Review -Appointment to fill a vacancy for three-year term
4. School Building Committee – Architectural, Engineering, Construction Experience Needed
5. Tree Warden – Must be a Licensed Arborist
6. Recreation Committee – Appointment to fill vacancy for three-year term
7. Zoning Board – Appointment or Re-Appointment for five-year term
8. West Warwick 250th Commission
D. Gosselin reads a letter from Pete Cottrell commending the Police and Fire Department for their response to a personal incident.
J. Read, of 62 Andrews Avenue, is willing to assist with the landscaping project at the Civic Center free of charge. He shares concerns with stones that were removed from the memorial at the Civic Center.
J. Simas, of Larkin Street, shares concerns with the homeless people at the gazebo.
S. Tabek shares the same concerns at the gazebo. He states that it was better until a couple of months ago. He would like to see more police presence.
1. Litigation Update
a. Gough v Town of West Warwick KC-2014-0640
b. Soscia v Town of West Warwick KC2020-0051
c. NEIT v Saccoccio (all cases) KC-2021-0060
d. Evolution Mill v Saccoccio KC-2024-0201
e. Citizens Bank v Pawtucket Development Group LLC KC-2023-0752
f. Exilas v Elmwood Realty LLC et al KC-2022-0346
g. Synergy Capital LLC v WW ZBR KC-2021-1094
h. Helping Hands Comm. Partners v Town of West Warwick PC-2021-06715
i. Franklin Sales & Marketing v Town of West Warwick KC-2021-0608
j. EW Audet & Sons v Immunex RI Corp KM-2021-0537
k. WW Public Employees Retiree Coalition v Town of West Warwick KC-2019-1103
l. Patrick Kelley v Town of West Warwick KC-2018-1329
m. Cambio et al v Faria et al KC-2018-1325
n. Fed. Nat’l Mort. Assn. V Bank of New York KC-2018-1016
o. JNNS 1272 Main Street LLC v Lehigh Realty KC-2016-1222
p. Windmill tax appeal with Town of Coventry TBA
2. RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO
3. Sarah Rapose, Town Clerk
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)(1)- discussions of job performance, character, physical or mental health of a person or persons.
All Ayes
MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by M. Williamson 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
NO VOTES WERE TAKEN
MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by M. Dennison to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 P.M.
All Ayes
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah S. Rapose, MMC
Town Clerk