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WEST WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL
Regular Town Council Meeting
Town Council Chambers
June 4, 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*
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
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier to move item New Business 01 up for immediate consideration. All Ayes
Approval of Bid Award for Brayton Street Drainage Improvements
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Bid Award for Brayton Street Drainage Improvements to Key Corporation based on the recommendation of Fuss & O’Neill.
All Ayes
F. Consent Agenda
01 Approval of the minutes from the May 7, 2024 Regular Town Council Meeting
02 Approval of the minutes from the May 7, 2024 Executive Session
03 Approval of the minutes from the May 17, 2024 Regular Town Council Meeting
04 Approval of the minutes from the May 21, 2023 Financial Town Meeting
05 Approval of Tax Cancellations in the Amount of $106.18 as requested by the Tax Assessor
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of the Consent Agenda.
All Ayes
G. Ordinances
01 First Reading of Ordinance #2024-5 Repealing the Existing Zoning Ordinance and Adopting a Revised Zoning Ordinance of the Town of West Warwick
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Ordinance #2024-5 Repealing the Existing Zoning Ordinance and Adopting a Revised Zoning Ordinance of the Town of West Warwick.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
J. Licciardi – Yes
J. Messier – Yes
M. Dennison – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
H. Business Licenses
01 Request from St. Anthony’s Church for an Amplifier/Loudspeaker and Dance Live Band License for event to be held on June 28-30th, 2024 at 10 Sunset Avenue
02 Request from Phantom Fireworks for a Firework and Holiday Sales License
03 Request from Ocean State Oasis for a Massage License
04 Request from St. Anthony’s Church for a Class F Liquor License
05 Request from St. Anthony’s Church for a Parade License
06 Request from Green Quest Partners LLC for a Donation Bin License
07 Renewal of Flea Market Licenses
A. Church of Christ the King dba Grandma’s Attic
B. Riverpoint Congregational Church dba Martha & Mary Thrift Shop
C. Albert Anderson dba Old Mill Flea Market
D. Portuguese Holy Ghost
08 Renewal of Sunday and Holiday Sales Licenses
01 Aarman’s Inc. dba Quality Fuel - 242 Cowesett Ave.
02 Akbar Zaheer dba Sam’s Food Store - 119 East Main Street
03 Albert Castelli dba Del’s Lemonade – 306 Cowesett Ave.
04 Advance Auto Parts – 251 Legris Ave
05 Balise Subaru Inc. dba Balise Subaru – 561 Quaker Lane
06 Balise V. Inc. dba Balise Volkswagon – 525 Quaker Lane Lane
07 Better Value Supermarkets, Inc. dba Jerry’s Supermarket - 25 Providence Street
08 Breads N’Stuff - 1669 Main Street
09 Cardis Depot Store Inc. dba Ashley Home Store – 6 James P Murphy Hwy
10 Cardis Depot Store Inc. dba RI Design Ctr – 6 James P Murphy Hwy
11 Cardis Furniture dba Cardis Furniture - 1681 Quaker
12 Cumberland Farms Inc. dba Cumberland Farms #1104 – 278 Cowesett Ave.
13 Cumberland Farms Inc. dba Cumberland Farms #1205 – 704 Main Street
14 Cumberland Farms Inc. dba Cumberland Farms #1127 – 275 Legris Ave.
15 Cumberland Farms Inc. dba Cumberland Farms #1276 – 244 Washington Street
16 Cong Vo dba RI Spa Nails – 3 Cowesett Ave. Unit R1
17 Creative Nails – 1209 Main Street
18 Dollar Tree Stores dba Dollar Tree#07429 – 1125 Main Street
19 Dollar General -1029 Main Street
20 Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. dba Dollar Tree – 272 Cowesett Ave.
21 Family Dollar Stores of RI #3538-1745 Main Street
22 Family Dollar -989 Main Street
23 GNI West Warwick Inc. dba Stop N Gas - 929 Providence Street
24 H2 West Warwick Inc. dba Balise Honda of West Warwick – 509 Quaker Lane
25 JK West Warwick Corp dba Main Street Gas Station – 888 Main Street
26 Kaldip Corp dba Breads & Stuff – 1669 Main Street
27 Kimberly Johnston dba All Tails Are Wagging – 53 Providence Street
28 Michael Gagnon dba Estate Services – 65 Manchester Street
29 Ocean State Furniture Inc. – 183 Washington Street
30 Pep Boys – Manny Moe & Jack of Delaware Inc. – 375 Quaker Lane
31 Providence Street Shell LLC dba Providence Street Shell – 6 Providence Street
32 Quaker Lane Gas, LLC - 425 Quaker Lane
33 Reality A Games LLC - 297 Providence Street
34 Riken Construction LLC dba Riken Pools – 1 Tiogue Ave.
35 RI CVS Pharmacy LLC a C/Pharmacy #397-1125 Main Street
36 RI CVS Pharmacy LLC dba CVS Pharmacy #2323 – 1734 Main Street
37 RI CVS Pharmacy LLC dba CVS Pharmacy #2384 – 834 Providence Street
38 Shahid 3 LLC dba American Mart – 139 Legris Ave.
39 Speedway LLC dba Speedway #2819 – 346 Providence Street
40 Speedcraft AW LLC dba Speedcraft Acura – 883 Quaker Lane
41 SpeedCraft Nissan LLC dba Speedcraft Nissan - 885 Quaker Lane
42 Scott Bergantino dba The Perfect Puppy - 289 Cowesett Ave. Ste 20-21
43 The Fishbowl Aquarium & Pet Mart Co. dba Fishbowl Aquarium and Pet Mart – 725 Providence St.
44 Unique Fitness -35 Quaker Lane
45 Walgreen Eastern Co., Inc. dba Walgreens #09995 – 1 Cowesett Ave
46 425 Quaker Lane Gas LLC - 425 Quaker Lane
47 401 Reptiles - 1189 Main Street
48 Mega One LLC dba Smoke Land - 177 Legris Ave
49 Balise G LLC dba Genesis of West Warwick – 405 Quaker Lane
50 Stillwater Books – 1745 Main Street Unit 15
51 Riken Construction dba Riken Pools – 1 Tiogue Avenue
J. Messier recuses himself.
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Licciardi for approval of the Business Licenses.
J. Messier – Recusal
J. Licciardi – Yes
M. Dennison – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
I. Appointments and Resignations
01 Request from William Malloy for appointment to the Planning Board as Full Member for term ending July 2027
J. Licciardi recuses himself.
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of request from William Malloy for appointment to the Planning Board as Full Member for term ending July 2027.
VOTE:
J. Messier – Yes
J. Licciardi – Recusal
M. Dennison – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
02 Request from Kiley Knott for appointment to the West Warwick 250th Commission
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of request from Kiley Knott for appointment to the West Warwick 250th Commission. All Ayes
J. New Business
01 Approval of Bid Award for Brayton Street Drainage Improvements
This item was previously considered earlier in the meeting.
02 Certification of the Town Budget Approved at the May 23, 2024 All Day Referendum
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for certification of the Town Budget Approved at the May 23, 2024 All Day Referendum. All Ayes
03 Approval of FY2025 Tax Levy Resolution
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of the Tax Levy Resolution.
All Ayes
04 Resolution Authorizing Payment for the Services of the Police Navigator from Opioid Settlement Funds
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Resolution Authorizing Payment for the Services of the Police Navigator from Opioid Settlement Funds. All Ayes
05 Discussion/Action – Kent County Water Authority Project on Cowesett Avenue – Additional Hours of Construction
Manager Knott explains that KCWA has agreed to take additional action to rectify the Cowesett Avenue road project. They will be working additional hours.
No action was taken.
06 Discussion/Action – Request for Stop Signs at the Intersection of Quaker Drive and Shady Hill Drive
M. Dennison requested this item be placed on the agenda. He explained the need for a stop sign at the intersection of Quaker Drive and Shady Hill Drive. He also presented photos to the Council.
A. Difiore will draft an ordinance for the next Council meeting.
07 Discussion/Action – Request for “No Through Traffic” Ordinance for Campbell Street
M. Dennison requested this item be placed on the agenda. He explained the need for a “No Through Traffic” sign on Campell Street.
A. Difiore will draft and ordinance for the next Council meeting.
08 Discussion/Action – Request for “No Camping on Public Property” Ordinance
J. Licciardi requested this agenda item. He would like to discuss this option as a Council to address the homeless encampments around the town.
Discussion ensues about potential ordinances and enforcement.
A. Difiore will research what other municipalities are doing, and report to the Council by the next meeting.
09 Approval of Sale of Surplus Vehicles on GovDeals
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Sale of Surplus Vehicles on GovDeals. All Ayes
10 School Building Committee Update
Manager Knott reports that Tecton has been approved as the architect for the project. The next meeting will be held on June 5, 2024 at 4PM.
11. Consideration of Potential Charter Amendments
Council discusses potential Charter Amendments. Potential Charter Amendments should be submitted prior to the next Council meeting for further discussion/action.
K. 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 Planning Board - Appointment to fill vacancy as a regular member for term ending July 2027
08 Planning Board - Appointment to fill vacancy as an alternate member for term ending July 2027
09 Pawtuxet River Authority - Appointment or Re-Appointment for three-year term
10 Planning Board – Appointment or Re-Appointment for five-year term
11 Zoning Board – Appointment or Re-Appointment for five-year term
12 West Warwick 250th Commission
L. Public Forum
T. Oates, of 6 Colonial Way, notes that only 241 people voted in the All Day referendum. He agrees that Council should view potential changes in the budget process. He also shares concerns about the homeless encampments and the garbage that is generated.
J. Amaral, of 8 Lachance Street, states that his home has been repeatedly flooding during rain events. He feels that drainage issues in his area need to be addressed.
D. Legault, of 132 Pawtuxet Terrace, states that there is a drainage issue on Pawtuxet Terrace that results in flooding of his property.
C. Cioe, owner of Cowesett Pizza, shares concerns about how the road construction on Cowesett Avenue is effecting local businesses.
K. Usselman, 31 Laramee Street, would like to get involved in the Town. She would like to be appointed to a board or commission.
K. Reynolds, owner of 401 Storage, shares concerns with the road construction on Cowesett Avenue.
N. Pursche, of 112 Shady Hill Drive, shares concerns for her children’s safety. She is hopeful that the Council will pass an ordinance that will allow for a stop sign in her neighborhood.
J. Lacroix, of 892 Providence Street, states that the amount of garbage generated by a homeless encampment near his business requires DPW to clean it weekly with a loader.
M. Executive Session – Council may vote 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) (5) Sale or Lease of Public Property
01 Local 1104 International Association of Fire Fighters
02 Local 312 International Brotherhood of Police Officers
03 RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO
04 Child Inc./Payan Street
05 NEIT v. Sal Saccocio (All Cases) KC-2021-0060
MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by M. Williamson to move into 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) (5) Sale or Lease of Public Property. All Ayes
MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by M. Williamson to return to open session. All Ayes
NO VOTES WERE TAKEN.
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier to seal the minutes of executive session.
All Ayes
N. Adjournment
MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by J. Licciardi to adjourn the meeting at 9:04 P.M.
All Ayes
Respectfully submitted.
Sarah S. Rapose, MMC
Town Clerk