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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 17, 2024

6:00 P.M.

(Immediately following the previous meeting)

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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. Meeting called to order by the Town Council President

B. Prayer led by Council

C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

D. Roll Call taken by Town Clerk

Councilman Mark Dennison

Councilman Jason Licciardi

Councilman Jason Messier

Council Vice President Maribeth Williamson

Council President David Gosselin

E. Quorum on Record Declared by Town Clerk

F. Consent Agenda

01 Approval of the Minutes from the November 19, 2024 Town Council Meeting

02 Approval of the Minutes from the December 3, 2024 Executive Session

03 Approval of the Minutes from the December 3, 2024 Regular Town Council Meeting

G. Ordinances

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

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

H. Business Licenses

01 Request from Boba Wave for a Mobile Food Establishment License

02 Request from G’s General Store LLC for a Filling Station License

03 Renewal of Pool Table Licenses

A. Club Instruccao E. Recreito

B. Crompton Veterans Organization

C. Club Frontenac

D. L.A. Café, Inc.

E. Phenix Sportsmens Club

F. Portuguese American Citizens Club

G. Veterans Building Association, Inc.

H. West Warwick F.O.P. Lodge #6

I. JJ’s Café

J. Deborah’s Down the Road Inc.

04 Renewal of Bingo Licenses

A. Clyde Tower Tenants Association

B. 845 Wakefield Tenants Association

C. West Warwick Manor Tenant Association

D. West Warwick Senior Center

E. Westcott Terrace

F. Veterans Building Association

I. New Business

01 Resolution Authorizing the Release of Residual ARPA Funds from Various Projects from 2022-2024

02 Approval of an Interdepartmental Agreement Related to Previously Obligated ARPA Funds in Resolution 2023-61 for Purchase of a Ladder Truck and Engine

03 Approval of an Interdepartmental Agreement Related to Previously Obligated ARPA Funds in Resolution SC2024-21 and 20 for Purchase of a Camera Truck

04 Approval of an Interdepartmental Agreement Related to Previously Obligated ARPA Funds in Resolution 2024-24 for Rehabilitation of Roads

05 Resolution Authorizing the Use of ARPA Funds and an Interdepartmental Agreement for the Rehabilitation of Flooring at the Youth Center

06 Resolution Authorizing the Use of ARPA Funds and an Interdepartmental Agreement for the Purchase of IT Infrastructure

07 Resolution Authorizing the Use of ARPA funds and an Interdepartmental Agreement for the Rehabilitation of Roadways During the 2025 Construction Season

08 Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the American Rescue Plan Act State Fiscal Recovery Fund Municipal Public Safety Infrastructure Project Grant Award for WWFD Station 1 Improvements and Approval of Matching Funds

09 Resolution approving the Tecton contract for the Stage II submission to RIDE

10 Update on Crompton Playground Project

11 School Building Committee Update

12 Request from West Warwick Boys Basketball for a Sponsorship

13 Approval of Agreement with OpenGov to add Business Licensing to the Town Portal

J. 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

K. Public Forum

L. Rhode Island Heritage Harbor Foundation to Honor Patrick Henry Quinn with a Plaque Presentation to the Town

M. Adjournment

Agenda posted December 12, 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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