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WEST WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL
Regular Town Council Meeting
Town Council Chambers
March 19, 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 6:31 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 February 20, 2024 Executive Session
02 Approval of the minutes from the February 27, 2024 Regular Town Council Meeting
03 Approval of the minutes from the February 27, 2024 Executive Session
04 Approval of the minutes from the March 5, 2024 Regular Town Council Meeting
05 Approval of the minutes from the March 5, 2024 Executive Session
06 Cancellation of Taxes in the Amount of $99.81 as Requested by the Tax Assessor
07 Abatement of Taxes in the Amount of $5,668.97 as Requested by the Tax Collector
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of the Consent Agenda.
All Ayes
G. Business Licenses
01 Request from Fight Factory RI LLC for an Amplifier Loudspeaker Permit for Event to held on March 30, 2024 at 3 Bridal Ave
02 Request from West Warwick Public Library for an Amplifier Loudspeaker Permit for Event to be held on April 8, 2024 at 1043 Main Street
03 Request from Fight Factory RI LLC for a Theatrical Performances Show & Exhibitions License for Event to be Held on March 30, 2024 at 3 Bridal Avenue
04 Request from Fight Factory RI LLC for Class F Liquor License for Event to be Held on March 30, 2024 at 3 Bridal Avenue
05 Renewal of Food Vibes RI LLC Mobile Food Truck License
06 Request from West Warwick Public Library for Theatrical Performances, Shows, and Exhibitions License for Event to be Held on April 8, 2024 at 1043 Main Street
07 Renewal of Private Detective Licenses
A. James Ayer
B. Deborah Clemente Seastrom
C. Norman Houle
D. Anne-Marie Houle
E. Juan Navarro
F. Stephen McGrath
G. Ivonne Rivas
H. Gary Hardy
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of the Business Licenses subject to inspections and payment of fees. All Ayes
H. Appointments and Resignations
01 Request from Conception Pacheco for appointment to the West Warwick Housing Authority for Term Ending November 2027
MOTION made by J. Licciardi, seconded by J. Messier for approval of request from Conception Pacheco for appointment to the West Warwick Housing Authority for Term Ending November 2027.
All Ayes
I. New Business
01 Discussion/Action – Town Council Rules of Procedure
Council will review the proposed rules of procedure and review at the next Council meeting.
02 Request from James and Ashley Rita for Abandonment of a Portion of Tiffany Avenue; and scheduling of Public Hearing
MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by J. Licciardi to send to public hearing. All Ayes
03 Proclamation Declaring April 28, 2024 to May 4, 2024 as National Small Business Week
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Proclamation Declaring April 28, 2024 to May 4, 2024 as National Small Business Week. All Ayes
04 School Building Committee Update
M. Knott states that the School Building Committee has not met since the last Council meeting. They would like to hold a joint session with the Town Council to provide a public information session. He proposes April 3, 2024 at 5:00 P.M.
J. Upcoming Appointments
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
K. Public Forum
Palazzo, 5 Robin Lane, apologizes to the Police Department, as he has learned they already report potholes to the DPW.
Michelle, employee of Child Inc., is here with some local families to share concerns.
Discussion ensues relative to mis-information that has been shared by Child Inc. regarding the Payan Street property.
Juanita Roberts, 1585 Main Street, states that her youngest granddaughter attends Child Inc. They have been a god send to their family. Child Inc. provides good meals, support, and socialization. She hopes that the taxpayers support Child Inc.
Sharron Deluca, of 10 Vincenzo Drive, heard that Child Inc. was going to close at a Child Inc. sub-committee meeting.
Ashley Bodelis states that her two children attend Child Inc. and are thriving.
L. 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, R.I. General Law 42-46-5 (a) (5) Sale or Lease of Public Property and R.I. General Law 42-46-5 (a)(1)- discussions of job performance, character, physical or mental health of a person or persons
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
06 Town Manager Mark Knott
07 Town Solicitor Timothy Williamson
MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by M. Williamson to move to executive session pursuant to R.I. General Law 42-46-5 (a)(2)– Collective Bargaining or Litigation, R.I. General Law 42-46-5 (a) (5) Sale or Lease of Public Property and R.I. General Law 42-46-5 (a)(1)- discussions of job performance, character, physical or mental health of a person or persons. All Ayes
MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by by M. Dennison to return to open session. All Ayes
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Licciardi to seal the minutes of executive session.
All Ayes
NO VOTES WERE TAKEN.
M. Adjournment
Motion made by J. Messier, seconded by M. Williamson to adjourn the meeting at 9:49 P.M.
All Ayes
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah S. Rapose, CMC
Town Clerk