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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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M I N U T E S
*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 at 6:08 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 - Present
Councilman Jason Messier – Present
Council Vice President Maribeth Williamson - Present
Council President David Gosselin - Present
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
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of the Consent Agenda.
All Ayes
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier to move New Business 09 and 11 up for immediate consideration. All Ayes
09 Resolution approving the Tecton contract for the Stage II submission to RIDE
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of the Tecton contract for the Stage II submission to RIDE. All Ayes
11 School Building Committee Update
M. Knott states that the next public engagement meeting is scheduled for December 18th at 6pm in the high school auditorium.
Karen Tarasevich, Superintendent, expects the State II submission to RIDE to be completed by February 15th.
G. Ordinances
01 Second 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 for approval of Ordinance #2024-23 Adding Section 11.5-5-5.51 Service of Process to the Code of Ordinances.
J. Messier – Yes
J. Licciardi – Yes
M. Dennison – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
02 Second 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 for approval of Ordinance #2024-24 Amending Appendix C – Traffic Ordinances – Stop Signs at the Intersection of Shady Hill Drive and Quaker Drive.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
J. Messier – Yes
J. Licciardi – Yes
M. Dennison – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
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
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of the Business Licenses.
All Ayes
I. New Business
01 Resolution Authorizing the Release of Residual ARPA Funds from Various Projects from 2022-2024
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Resolution Authorizing the Release of Residual ARPA Funds from Various Projects from 2022-2024. All Ayes
02 Approval of an Interdepartmental Agreement Related to Previously Obligated ARPA Funds in Resolution 2023-61 for Purchase of a Ladder Truck and Engine
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of an Interdepartmental Agreement Related to Previously Obligated ARPA Funds in Resolution 2023-61 for Purchase of a Ladder Truck and Engine. All Ayes
03 Approval of an Interdepartmental Agreement Related to Previously Obligated ARPA Funds in Resolution SC2024-21 and 20 for Purchase of a Camera Truck
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of an Interdepartmental Agreement Related to Previously Obligated ARPA Funds in Resolution SC2024-21 and 20 for Purchase of a Camera Truck. All Ayes
04 Approval of an Interdepartmental Agreement Related to Previously Obligated ARPA Funds in Resolution 2024-24 for Rehabilitation of Roads
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of an Interdepartmental Agreement Related to Previously Obligated ARPA Funds in Resolution 2024-24 for Rehabilitation of Roads. All Ayes
05 Resolution Authorizing the Use of ARPA Funds and an Interdepartmental Agreement for the Rehabilitation of Flooring at the Youth Center
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Resolution Authorizing the Use of ARPA Funds and an Interdepartmental Agreement for the Rehabilitation of Flooring at the Youth Center. All Ayes
06 Resolution Authorizing the Use of ARPA Funds and an Interdepartmental Agreement for the Purchase of IT Infrastructure
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Resolution Authorizing the Use of ARPA Funds and an Interdepartmental Agreement for the Purchase of IT Infrastructure.
All Ayes
07 Resolution Authorizing the Use of ARPA funds and an Interdepartmental Agreement for the Rehabilitation of Roadways During the 2025 Construction Season
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Resolution Authorizing the Use of ARPA funds and an Interdepartmental Agreement for the Rehabilitation of Roadways During the 2025 Construction Season. All Ayes
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
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of 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. All Ayes
09 Resolution approving the Tecton contract for the Stage II submission to RIDE
This item was considered previously in the meeting.
10 Update on Crompton Playground Project
M. Knott states that the project is 96% complete. The paving, planting and hydroseeding has been completed. The playground looks phenomenal.
11 School Building Committee Update
This item was considered previously in the meeting.
12 Request from West Warwick Boys Basketball for a Sponsorship
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Licciardi for $100 Sponsorship for West Warwick Boys Basketball. All Ayes
13 Approval of Agreement with OpenGov to add Business Licensing to the Town Portal
The Town Council took no action on this item.
J. Upcoming Appointments
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 250th Commission
08 Pawtuxet River Authority – Appointment to fill vacancy for unexpired term ending June 2026
K. Public Forum
Tom Oates, of 6 Colonial Way, shares concerns with the vending machine located at Thundermist that supplies free needles, Narcan, and condoms. He also shares concerns with the intersection modifications at Route 3 and Route 2. He states that the Crompton Playground looks great.
Derek Read, of 62 Andrews Avenue, would like to see something in place to protect Crompton Playground from vandalism. He suggests adding cameras.
L. Rhode Island Heritage Harbor Foundation to Honor Patrick Henry Quinn with a Plaque Presentation to the Town
M. Adjournment
MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by J. Licciardi to adjourn the meeting at 7:24 P.M.
All Ayes
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah S. Rapose, MMC
Town Clerk