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

May 17, 2024

9:00 A.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

 

B.         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

 

C.         Quorum on Record Declared by Town Clerk

 

D.        Ordinances

01  Second Reading of Ordinance #2024-4 Amending Chapter 18 Taxation, Section 18-1 Elderly Exemptions and Section 18-4 Veterans’ Exemptions

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Licciardi for approval of Ordinance #2024-4 Amending Chapter 18 Taxation, Section 18-1 Elderly Exemptions and Section 18-4 Veterans’ Exemptions.

 

ROLL CALL VOTE:

J. Licciardi – Yes

J. Messier – Yes

M. Dennison – Yes

M. Williamson – Yes

D. Gosselin – Yes

 

MOTION PASSES

 

E.         Business Licenses

01  Request from Rockwell Amusements for a Carnival License for event to be held May 23-27, 2024 at 102 Hay Street

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of request from Rockwell Amusements for a Carnival License for event to be held May 23-27, 2024 at 102 Hay Street.

                                    All Ayes

 

F.         Appointments and Resignations

01  Appointment of Greg Gonsalves as Town Moderator

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for appointment of Greg Gonsalves as Town Moderator.                    All Ayes

 

G.        New Business

01 Approval of Stage II Architect for the West Warwick Public Schools

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Tecton Architects as Stage II Architect for the West Warwick Public Schools.                  All Ayes

 

H.        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  Planning Board - Appointment to fill vacancy as a regular member for term ending July 2027

 

I.          Public Forum

 

D. Gosselin shares safety concerns that have been brought to his attention at Horgan School due to the homeless population in the area. 

 

M. Knott states that Chief Lavigne and Chief Varone are aware of the situation.  They have increased police presence in the area. 

 

J. Licciardi will be requesting an agenda item about homeless encampments on a future agenda.

 

J.          Adjournment

 

MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by J. Licciardi to adjourn the meeting at 9:22 A.M.       

                                    All Ayes

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Sarah S. Rapose, MMC

Town Clerk