WEST WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL

Regular Town Council Meeting

Town Council Chambers

September 17, 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.         Roll Call taken by Town Clerk          

Councilman Mark Dennison

Councilman Jason Licciardi

Councilman Jason Messier

Council Vice President Maribeth Williamson

Council President David Gosselin

 

C.         Quorum on Record Declared by Town Clerk

 

D.        Consent Agenda

01     Approval of the minutes from the September 3, 2024 Town Council Meeting

 

E.         Ordinances

01     Second Reading of Ordinance #2024-15 Amending Article VII – Tobacco Dealers License and Sales Regulations

02     Second Reading of Ordinance #2024-17 Authorizing the Town of West Warwick to Finance the Acquisition of Public Safety, Public Works, and Recreation Vehicles and Equipment by the Issuance of Not More Than $2,500,000 General Obligation Bonds and/or Notes Therefor

 

F.         Business Licenses

01     Request from Unforgettable Events Party Hall for an Amplifier/Loudspeaker and Theatrical Performances, Shows, and Exhibitions License for premises located at 1745 Main Street Unit 5

02     Request from Amanda Rose Flynn for a Private Detective License

03     Request from Show Me Reptiles for an Event License for event to be held October 6, 2024 at 100 Factory Street

04     Request from Community Marketing for an Event License for event to be held November 22-24^th at 100 Factory Street

05     Request from Community Marketing for an Event License for event to be held January 19, 2025 at 100 Factory Street

06     Request from the American Legion for a Raffle License

07     Request from Rise and Grind for a Mobile Food Establishment License

 

G.        Appointments and Resignations

01     Resignation of Robert J. Fleury from the Pawtuxet River Authority

 

H.        New Business

01     Approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of West Warwick and Local 2045 – RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO for Fiscal Years 2025-2027

02     Discussion/Action – Homeless Encampments AND

03     School Building Committee Update

04     Request from Narragansett Electric for Pole Installation on Fairmont Street

 

I.          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     West Warwick 250^th Commission

 

J.          Public Forum

 

K.         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

01     RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO

02     Gough v Town of West Warwick KC-2014-0640

           

L.         Adjournment

 

 

 

Agenda posted September 12, 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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