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WEST WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL
Regular Town Council Meeting
Town Council Chambers
November 12, 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 6:03 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 - Absent
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 of the October 15, 2024 Town Council Meeting
02 Approval of Tax Cancellations in the Amount of $293.43 as Requested by the Tax Assessor
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for approval of the Consent Agenda.
All Ayes
G. Ordinances
01 Second reading of Ordinance #2024-21 Amending Chapter 11 – Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article II – Operation, Section 47 – Motor Vehicle Restricted Routes and Appendix C Traffic Ordinances – One Way on Inclusion Lane
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Licciardi for approval of Ordinance #2024-21 Amending Chapter 11 – Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article II – Operation, Section 47 – Motor Vehicle Restricted Routes and Appendix C Traffic Ordinances – One Way on Inclusion Lane.
J. Licciardi – Yes
M. Dennison – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
02 First Reading of an Ordinance Related to Camping on Public Property
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for first reading of an Ordinance Related to Camping on Public Property.
J. Licciardi thinks this is a good starting point.
M. Williamson has some reluctance. She suggests a companion resolution supporting the unhoused. She also has concerns about the costs this resolution may create.
M. Dennison agrees. This is a step in the process. It gives some direction and makes the Town’s intentions known. It helps the taxpayer. He feels it needs to be passed.
M. Williamson would still like to see a solution for the unhoused. She would like to see a running total of costs to the Town.
Tom Oates, of 6 Colonial Way, states that the Council’s obligation is to the Tax Payer.
J. Read, 62 Andrews Avenue, states that this ordinance is about camping on public property, not the homeless.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
J. Licciardi – Yes
M. Dennison – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
H. Business Licenses
01 Annual Amplifier/Loudspeaker & Theatrical Performances Shows & Exhibitions License
A. Nardolillo Group LLC dba Toast N’Tap
B. Fight Factory RI LLC dba Fight Factory
02. Renewal of Victualing House Licenses
A. Zaheer LLC dba Sam’s Food Store
B. Aroma Bakery
C. De Foods LLC dba Kentucky Fried Chicken
D. New England Authentic Eats LLC dba D’Angelo
E. New England Authentic Eats LLC dba Papa Gino’s
F. Taste of China 168 Inc. dba Taste of China
H. Pardy Pizza, Inc. DBA Domino’s Pizza
I. Prince Food Mart Inc. dba Prince Food Mart
J. Sweet November Inc. dba Messy’s Café
K. Wise Guys Deli West Warwick
L. Rhode Island CVS Pharmacy LLC dba CVS Pharmacy # 2384
M. Rhode Island CVS Pharmacy LLC dba CVS Pharmacy # 397
N. Rhode Island CVS Pharmacy LLC dba CVS Pharmacy # 2323
O. Del’s Lemonade
P. Mahant Breads N Stuff dba Bread N Stuff
Q. Emilio’s Bakery Inc. dba Emilios Bakery
R. Shahid 3 LLC dba American Mart
S. Better Val-U Supermarket’s, Inc. dba Jerrys Supermarket
T. John Riggin/Golden Land Restaurant Inc. dba Diggy’s Ice Cream
U. Family Dollar Stores of R.I. LLC dba Family Dollar #23538
V. Family Dollar
W. Famous Pizza
X. Pizza Nomad
Y. Main St Gas Station
Z. 250 Cowesett Ave Inc. dba Riccottis Subs
A.A. Pizza Pros Inc. dba Domino’s Pizza
B.B. Ferrucci’s New York System
C.C. Rays Polyclean
D.D. Dolgen Rhode Island, LLC – Dollar General Store #18664
E.E. Subway of West Warwick
FF. Lil Rhody Ice Cream
GG. Walgreen Eastern
HH. La Casita Warwick LLC dba La Casita
II. Dollar Tree Stores Inc. dba Dollar Tree #08552
JJ. Dollar Tree
KK. Lil Rhody Catering
LL. Quaker Lane Gas
MM. Fresh Homemade Donuts Inc.
NN. Fired up nutrition
OO. California Taco Shop
PP. West Valley Soup & Sauce Inc
QQ. Prospect Enterprises dba Savers Mart
RR. Pop on the Block Inc. dba Pop on the Block
SS. Farm to Sandwich LLC
TT. RI Homemade Donuts Inc
UU. Pita Plus LLC
VV. Galaxy Market
WW. Sweets by NB
XX. Sherri’s
YY. The Moody Brewer
03. Renewal of 24-Hour Victualing House Licenses
A. Arthur’s Social Catering Inc. dba AJ’s Restaurant Inc.
B. Cumberland Farms dba Cumberland Farms #1205
C. Cumberland Farms dba Cumberland Farms #1127
D. Cumberland Farms dba Cumberland Farms #1104
E. Cumberland Farms dba Cumberland Farms # 1276
F. Debra Henderson dba Dunkin Donuts
G. Speedway LLC dba Speedway #2819
H. West Warwick Donuts dba Dunkin Donuts
I. Quaker Lane Gas, LLC - 425 Quaker Lane
J. Clyde Donuts, Inc. dba Dunkin Donuts
K. Phenix Square Restaurant
L. Providence Street Shell
M. Quaker Lane Gas
N. Mega West Warwick LLC dba Quality Fuel & Mart
O. STB Inc. dba RI Homemade Donut
04. Request from the West Warwick Teachers Alliance for a Raffle License
05. Request from the West Warwick Fire Department for a Tag Day License
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for approval of the Business Licenses.
All Ayes
I. Appointments and Resignations
01 Request from Timothy Sullivan for Appointment to the West Warwick Zoning Board of Review as a full member
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for approval of request from Timothy Sullivan for Appointment to the West Warwick Zoning Board of Review as a full member.
S. Rapose explains that Timothy Sullivan is currently an alternate member of the Zoning Board. He was unaware that he wouldn’t automatically become a full member of the Zoning Board when there was a vacancy. The Council had appointed a new member to the full time position in August.
Discussion ensues relating to the promotion process of the Zoning Board and political affiliations of the membership. Council decides to table this item until they can get more information.
AMENDED MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison to table. All Ayes
02 Request from Joan Card for Re-appointment to the West Warwick Housing Authority for term ending November 2029
MOTION made by J. Licciardi, seconded by M. Dennison for approval of request from Joan Card for Re-appointment to the West Warwick Housing Authority for term ending November 2029. All Ayes
03 Request from John Lancellotta for Appointment to the West Warwick Arctic Redevelopment Commission for term ending July 2029
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Licciardi for approval of request from John Lancellotta for Appointment to the West Warwick Arctic Redevelopment Commission for term ending July 2029. All Ayes
J. New Business
01 October 2024 (FY25) Monthly Finance Report
K. Benoit, Finance Director, reads the following report to the body:
Current year tax collections total $35,716,507.01 which is 54% of the budget for current year taxes. We have collected two quarters, however quite a few taxpayers pay their entire tax bill when they receive it. This skews the amount expected to be collected 4 months into the fiscal year. This smooths out as further quarters are collected. Prior year tax collections total $176,839.01 which is equal to 14% of the budgeted amount. This line has been adjusted by $206,334.06 for the 60-day rule and accrued back to Fiscal Year 2024. Overall, the revenues are at 41%, which is higher than the expected 33%. This is mainly attributed to strong tax collections and higher than expected Finance revenues. Expenditures are trending under budget at 28%. This is 5% below the expected 33%. This can be attributed to the timing certain line items have been paid, such as the school department transfer. Also, most of the operating departments are running on target or under budget. The Civic Center has current operating expenditures of $248,211.63 and operating revenues of $139,644.25. The bank balance as of 11/6/2024 is $ 19,556,228.83. We earned an additional $10,200.21 in interest on the $3,000,000 in the interest-bearing sweep account with Citizens bank for the month of October. We have also earned $381,664.23 in interest on our ARPA funds invested at Centerville Bank as of September 2024. The FY 2024 Audit has commenced. The auditors are coming in the week of 11/12/2024.
02 Authorizationof the Payment of Balance of the USTA Grant Awards in the Amount of $2,040 to the West Warwick Wild Cats Olympian Group
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for authorization of the Payment of Balance of the USTA Grant Awards in the Amount of $2,040 to the West Warwick Wild Cats Olympian Group. All Ayes
03 Authorization for the Purchase of One Tactic ID N Plus Narcotics Testing Instrument
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for authorization for the Purchase of One Tactic ID N Plus Narcotics Testing Instrument. All Ayes
04 Placement of Two Additional Stop Signs at the Intersection of Quaker Drive and Shady Hill Drive
Council discussion ensues relative to adding two additional stop signs at the intersection of Quaker Drive and Shady Hill Drive. It is determined that the Traffic Safety Commission will be asked for a recommendation.
05 Resolution Approving Change order to Bid Award 2025-1 to Beausoleil Bros. for the Crompton Playground (2024-88)
MOTION Made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for approval of Resolution Approving Change order to Bid Award 2025-1 to Beausoleil Bros. for the Crompton Playground (2024-88).
There was a question regarding the amended cost of the project. Manager Knott will look into this, and put it back on the next agenda.
AMENDED MOTION by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison to table. All Ayes
06 Request from Narragansett Electric for Pole Placement on Phenix Avenue
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for approval of request from Narragansett Electric for Pole Placement on Phenix Avenue. All Ayes
07 School Building Committee Update
M. Knott shares upcoming meeting dates. There is an upcoming meeting for community conversation on November 20th in the High School auditorium.
J. Licciardi asks Manager Knott to send out a code red about the meeting.
08 Encampment Response Team Update
Chief Varone states that the response team has visited the encampments two times since the last Council meeting. He shares that there are 3 unhoused that are in treatment. There are now 36 unhoused at 10 different sites. Outreach is making progress.
09 Celebrating Small Business Saturday on November 30, 2024
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for approval of proclamation celebrating Small Business Saturday on November 30, 2024. All Ayes
10 Consideration of 2025 Town Council Meeting Schedule
The Council reviews proposed meeting dates. S. Rapose will place this on the next agenda for approval.
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 West Warwick 250th Commission
08 Pawtuxet River Authority – Appointment to fill vacancy for unexpired term ending June 2026
09 West Warwick Housing Authority – Appointment or Re-Appointment for five-year term
10 Arctic Redevelopment Commission – Appointment or Re-Appointment for five-year term
L. Public Forum
There was no public comment.
M. Adjournment
MOTION made by J. Licciardi, seconded by M. Williamson to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 P.M.
All Ayes
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah S. Rapose, MMC
Town Clerk