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WEST WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL
Regular Town Council Meeting
Town Council Chambers
April 22, 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 6:05 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. Presentation of West Warwick Transportation Safety Action Plan
Eric Weis presented the report for “Safe Streets for All” which reviewed traffic and accident data and suggested improvements.
G. Consent Agenda
01 Approval of the Minutes from the April 1, 2025 Budget Public Hearing
02 Approval of the Minutes from the April 1, 2025 Regular Town Council Meeting
03 Approval of the Minutes from the April 8, 2025 Budget Public Hearing
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Licciardi for approval of the consent agenda.
All Ayes
H. Ordinances
First reading of an Ordinance Authorizing a Budget Amendment Which will Move Funds to Salary Lines for Raises that Occurred as a Result of Collective Bargaining that Occurred After the Budget was Adopted
MOTION made M. Williamson, seconded by J. Licciardi for second reading of Ordinance Authorizing a Budget Amendment Which will Move Funds to Salary Lines for Raises that Occurred as a Result of Collective Bargaining that Occurred After the Budget was Adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
J. Licciardi – Yes
M. Dennison – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
I. Business Licenses
01 Request from Rockwell Amusement and Promotions Inc. for a Carnival License
02 Request from Phantom Fireworks for a Fireworks and Sunday Sales License
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Licciardi for approval of the Business Licenses.
All Ayes
J. New Business – Votes may be taken
01 March 2025 Monthly Finance Report
K. Benoit, Finance Director, gives the following report:
Current year tax collections total $53,349,100.83 which is 80.17% of the budget for current year taxes. We have collected three quarters and are trending slightly ahead of expected. Prior year tax collections total $822,208.68 which is equal to 63.25% 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. This line will increase as we get closer to the Tax Sale scheduled for May 9th . Overall, the revenues are at 75.43%, which is higher than the expected 75%. This is mainly attributed to strong tax collections and higher than expected Finance, Building and Town Clerk revenues. Expenditures are trending under budget at 72.95%. This is 2.05% below the expected 75%. Most of the operating departments are running on target or slightly above budget. A budget amendment will be processed in April to reallocate funds set aside for negotiations to the respective departments. The Civic Center has current operating expenditures of $631,140.09 and operating revenues of $481,392.89. The full amount of Wind Turbine/Electricity expense as well as the Civic Center’s share of the Property and Liability expense has been recorded. The bank balance as of 4/3/2025 is $ 5,633,377.28. We earned an additional $9,451.80 in interest on the $3,000,000 in the interest-bearing sweep account with Citizen’s bank for the month of March. We also earned $432,009.63 in interest on our ARPA funds invested at Centerville Bank as of February 2025.
02 Approval of Listing and Marketing Agreement with Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus, LLC for Sale of Tower Ladder Truck
No action was taken on this item.
03 Approval of Request from Narragansett Electric for Pole Petition on Nottingham Drive and Maid Marion Lane
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Licciardi for approval of request from Narragansett Electric for Pole Petition on Nottingham Drive and Maid Marion Lane. All Ayes
04 School Building Committee Update
Town Manager Knott informs the body that the School Building Committee has received a response from RIDE regarding their stage II application. RIDE has asked some follow-up questions, and the Committee is working on a response. They are meeting on April 30th at 4:00 P.M.
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 Pawtuxet River Authority – Appointment to fill vacancy for unexpired term ending June 2026
L. Upcoming Town Council Meetings and Events
May 6, 2025 - Regular Town Council Meeting
May 8, 2025 – Town Council Budget Vote
May 20, 2025 – Regular Town Council Meeting
June 3, 2025 – Regular Town Council Meeting
M. Public Forum
There was no public comment.
N. Adjournment
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Licciardi to adjourn at 6:40 P.M. All Ayes
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah S. Rapose, MMC
Town Clerk