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

December 3, 2024

5:45 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.         Swearing in of Newly Elected Public Officials

 

Dennis Peacock is sworn in as School Committee member for Ward 4. 

 

Jason Licciardi is sworn in as Town Council member for Ward 4.

 

Mark Dennison is sworn in as Town Council member for Ward 5.

 

B.         Meeting called to order by the Town Clerk at 6:23 P.M.

 

C.         Prayer led by Council

 

D.         Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

 

E.         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

 

F.         Quorum on Record Declared by Town Clerk

 

G.         Nominations for Town Council President

 

MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by J. Licciardi to nominate David Gosselin Jr. as Town Council President.                 All Ayes

 

Town Clerk S. Rapose turns the meeting over Town Council President Gosselin.

 

H.         Nominations for Town Council Vice-President

 

MOTION made by D. Gosselin, seconded by J. Messier to nominate Maribeth Williamson as Town Council Vice-President.                     All Ayes

 

I.          Ordinances

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

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier to move Ordinance #2024-23 Adding Section 11.5-5-5.51 Service of Process to the Code of Ordinances to second reading.

 

ROLL CALL VOTE:

J. Licciardi – Yes

J. Messier – Yes

M. Dennison – Yes

M. Williamson – Yes

D. Gosselin – Yes

 

MOTION PASSES

 

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

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier to move Ordinance #2024-24 Amending Appendix C – Traffic Ordinances – Stop Signs at the Intersection of Shady Hill Drive and Quaker Drive to second reading.

 

ROLL CALL VOTE:

J. Licciardi – Yes

J. Messier – Yes

M. Dennison – Yes

M. Williamson – Yes

D. Gosselin – Yes

 

MOTION PASSES

 

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

 

J. Messier recuses himself.

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for approval of 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.

 

VOTE:

J. Licciardi – Yes

J. Messier – Yes

M. Dennison – Yes

M. Williamson – Yes

D. Gosselin – Yes

 

MOTION PASSES

 

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

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Resolution #SC2024-24 Awarding Sludge Removal Services to Environmental Protection and Improvement Company, LLC.           

                                    All Ayes

 

L.         Business Licenses

01 Request from Sacred Heart Church for a Raffle License

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of request from Sacred Heart Church for a Raffle License.                 All Ayes

 

M.        New Business

 

MOTION made by D. Gosselin, seconded by J. Messier to move NB 04 up for immediate consideration.

                                    All Ayes

 

Chris Spiegel, Project Manager from Left Field, updates the body on the progress of the School Building Committee and upcoming steps. 

 

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

 

A. Difiore explains why legislative support is needed for Municipal Court Lien Enforcement.  He will draft a resolution for the January Council meeting for approval. 

 

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

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval 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.                All Ayes

 

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

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Resolution Authorizing the Allocation of a Percentage of Recreation Rental Fees to a Restricted Account for Approved Facility Enhancements and Maintenance.               All Ayes

 

04  School Building Committee Update

 

This item was considered previously in the meeting.

 

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

 

J. Read, of 62 Andrews Avenue, shares concerns with the drainage issue on Industrial Lane. 

                       

P.         Adjournment

MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by J. Licciardi to adjourn the meeting at 7:27 P.M.

All Ayes

 

Respectfully submitted,

Sarah S. Rapose, MMC

Town Clerk