WEST WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL

Regular Town Council Meeting

Town Council Chambers

March 5, 2024

6:00 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.         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        Cancellation of Taxes in the Amount of $313.31 as Requested by the Tax Assessor

 

G.        Ordinances

01        Amendment of Zoning Ordinance to Address Recent Housing Legislation (Continued)

 

H.        Business Licenses

01        Request from Katelyn Spazian for a Breeders License

02        Renewal of Kennel Licenses

            A.         Joseph Laurent

            B.         Camp Bow Wow

            C.         Katelyn Spaziano

            D.         Sergio Rodriguez

            E.         Laurie & Jeff Dumas

            F.         K9 Bay Doggy Daycare & Squatic Center

            G.        Serena Mulligan

 

I.          Appointments and Resignations

01        Request from Danielle Munro for Appointment to the Recreation Committee for term ending February 1, 2027

 

J.          New Business

01        Resolution Supporting the Continuation of RIPTA Service in the Town of West Warwick

02        Resolution Naming Veteran’s Square

03        Discussion of Recreation Committee Membership and Functions

04        School Building Committee Update

           

K.         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        West Warwick Housing Authority – Appointment to fill vacancy for five-year term expiring November 2027

04        Tax Assessment Board of Review -Appointment to fill a vacancy for three-year term

05        School Building Committee – Architectural, Engineering, Construction Experience

06        Tree Warden – Must be Licensed Arborist

07        Recreation Committee – Appointment to fill vacancy for three year term

           

L.         Public Forum

 

 

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        Payan Street

05        NEIT v. Sal Saccocio (All Cases)  KC-2021-0060

 

N.        Adjournment

 

 

Agenda posted March 1, 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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