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

April 1, 2025

6:00 P.M.

(Or immediately following the previous meeting)

 

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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 7:41 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 March 17, 2025 Budget Workshop

02     Approval of the Minutes from the March 18, 2025 Regular Town Council Meeting

03     Approval of the Minutes from the March 24, 2025 Budget Workshop

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of the consent agenda. 

                                                All Ayes

           

G.        Town Council Acting as the Sewer Commission

01     Approval of Resolution SC2025-09 – Bid Award for Potassium Permanganate

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Resolution SC2025-09 – Bid Award for Potassium Permanganate.            All Ayes

 

02     Approval of Resolution SC2025-10 – Bid Award for Phosphorus Process Analyzer

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Resolution SC2025-10 – Bid Award for Phosphorus Process Analyzer.                   All Ayes

 

H.        Business Licenses

01     Request from Thundermist Health Center for an Amplifier/Loudspeaker Permit and a Theatrical Performances, Shows and Exhibitions License for event to be held on June 14, 2025 at 100 Factory Street

02     Request from Thundermist Health Center for a Craft Fair License for event to be held on June 14, 2025 at 100 Factory Street

03     Request from Ali & Eli’s Freshly Squeezed for a Mobile Food Establishment License

04     Request from Panagon Dryclean Restoration LLC for a Dry Cleaner/Laundry License          

05     Request from Wakefield Hills Elementary PTO for a Bingo License

06     Request from Church of Christ the King for a Raffle License

07     Request from The Snackery LLC for a Victualling House License

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of the business licenses. All Ayes

 

I.          New Business – Votes may be taken

01     Cancellation of Taxes in the Amount of $624.26 as Requested by the Tax Assessor

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for approval of the Cancellation of Taxes in the amount of $624.26 as requested by the Tax Assessor.                     All Ayes 

 

02     Cancellation of Taxes in the Amount of $1,661.40 as Requested by the Tax Assessor

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for cancellation of taxes in the amount of $1,661.40 as requested by the Tax Assessor.                            All Ayes          

 

 

03     Approval of Saint Joseph’s School Drama Program Sponsorship in the amount of $100

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for approval of Saint Joseph’s School Drama Program Sponsorship in the amount of $100.                        All Ayes

 

04     School Building Committee Update

 

Manager Knott states that the School Building Committee is meeting tomorrow.  They are still waiting to hear from RIDE on the stage II application.  They are also assessing bonding capacity. 

 

J.          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     Pawtuxet River Authority – Appointment to fill vacancy for unexpired term ending June 2026

 

K.         Upcoming Town Council Meetings and Events

April 8, 2025 Budget Public Hearing

April 12, 2025 – Easter Egg Hunt at Masie Quinn Elementary School 9:00 AM

April 22, 2025 Regular Town Council Meeting

May 6, 2025 - Regular Town Council Meeting

May 8, 2025 – Town Council Budget Vote

 

L.         Public Forum

 

There was no public comment.

 

M.       Adjournment

 

MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by M. Dennison at 7:49 P.M.                   All Ayes

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Sarah S. Rapose, MMC

Town Clerk