WEST WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL

Regular Town Council Meeting

Town Council Chambers

December 3, 2024

5:45 P.M.

 

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A G E N D A

 

*Please Note:  Any matter listed on this agenda may be acted upon by the Town Council*

 

A.         Swearing in of Newly Elected Public Officials

 

B.         Meeting called to order by the Town Clerk

 

C.         Prayer led by Council

 

D.         Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

 

E.         Roll Call taken by Town Clerk          

            Councilman Mark Dennison

            Councilman Jason Licciardi

            Councilman Jason Messier

            Council Vice President Maribeth Williamson

            Council President David Gosselin

           

F.         Quorum on Record Declared by Town Clerk

 

G.         Nominations for Town Council President

 

H.         Nominations for Town Council Vice-President

 

I.          Ordinances

01        First Reading of Ordinance #2024-23 Adding Section 11.5-5-5.51 Service of Process to the Code of Ordinances

02        First Reading of Ordinance #2024-24 Amending Appendix C – Traffic Ordinances – Stop Signs at the Intersection of Shady Hill Drive and Quaker Drive

 

J.          New Liquor License – Town Council Acting as the Liquor Commission

01        Request from Fusion Latin & Caribbean Cuisine Corporation dba Fusion Latin & Caribbean Cuisine for a class BV Liquor License for premises located at 289 Cowesett Avenue Units 1&2

 

K.         Town Council acting as the Sewer Commission

01        Approval of Resolution #SC2024-24 Awarding Sludge Removal Services to Environmental Protection and Improvement Company, LLC

 

L.         Business Licenses

01        Request from Sacred Heart Church for a Raffle License

 

M.        New Business

01        Discussion of Resolutions in Support of Legislation for Municipal Court Lien Enforcement

02        Consideration of Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of West Warwick and the RI Council 94 AFSCME Pertaining to the Laboratory Technician Position at the Wastewater Treatment Facility

03        Resolution Authorizing the Allocation of a Percentage of Recreation Rental Fees to a Restricted Account for Approved Facility Enhancements and Maintenance

04        School Building Committee Update

 

N.        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

07        West Warwick 250^th Commission

08        Pawtuxet River Authority – Appointment to fill vacancy for unexpired term ending June 2026

O.        Public Forum

 

P.         Adjournment

 

Agenda posted November 27, 2024, at the West Warwick Town Hall, the West Warwick Senior Center, the West Warwick Public Library, on ClerkBase, and electronically filed on the Secretary of State’s website in accordance with the Open Meetings Act.

 

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