WEST WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL

Regular Town Council Meeting

Town Council Chambers

July 8, 2025

6:00 P.M.

 

THIS MEETING WAS POSTPONED UNTIL JULY 15, 2025 AT 6:30PM DUE TO POWER FAILURE AFFECTING ZOOM CAPABILITIES. ALL ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA WILL BE CONSIDERED ON THAT DATE.

 

 

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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.         Prayer led by Council

 

C.         Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

 

D.         Roll Call taken by Town Clerk          

Councilman Mark Dennison

Councilman Jason Licciardi

Councilman Jason Messier

Council Vice President Maribeth Williamson

Council President David Gosselin

 

E.         Quorum on Record Declared by Town Clerk

 

F.         Town Council Acting as the Sewer Commission

01     Approval of Change Order Number One – East Natick Interceptor Project

 

G.         School Building Committee Update Including Presentation by LeftField and Techton

 

H.         Consent Agenda

01     Approval of the Minutes from the June 17, 2025 Town Council Meeting

           

I.          Ordinances

01     First Reading of Ordinance #2025-4 Amending Chapter 11 – Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article II – Operation, Section 47 – Motor Vehicle Restricted Routes and Appendix C – Traffic Ordinances – Manor Drive

 

J.          Liquor License – Town Council acting as the Liquor Commission

01     Request from 99 Fletcher Dos LLC dba Joyal’s Liquor for a Class A Liquor License for premises located at 90 West Warwick Avenue

 

K.         Business Licenses

01     Request from Fusion Latin and Caribbean Cuisine for an Indoor/Outdoor Amplifier Loudspeaker Permit and a Theatrical Performance, Shows, and Exhibitions License

02     Request from Jesus King International Ministries for an Amplifier Loudspeaker License and a Theatrical Performance, Shows, and Exhibitions License for event to be held July 13^th and August 17^th at 6 Washington Street

03     Request from Griddle Me This for Mobile Food Establishment License

 

L.         Appointments and Resignations

01     Request from Felix Appolonia for Re-appointment to the Planning Board for term to expire July 2030

02     Request from Kevin Millonzi for Re-appointment to the Planning Board for term to expire July 2030

03     Resignation of Anthony Corrente from the West Warwick 250^th Commission

 

M.        New Business

01     Resolution Authorizing Payment for the Services of the Police Navigator (Clinician) from Opioid Settlement Funds

02     Request from the Police Department for the Purchase of a Chevrolet Tahoe in an Amount not to Exceed $58,708.00

03     Request from the Police Department for the Purchase of SWAT Team and Related Training Equipment in an Amount not to Exceed $41,285.50

04     Resolution Awarding Support Funds to The West Warwick Veterans Council in the Amount of $1,500.00

05     Approval of Request for the Sale of Surplus Vehicles on GovDeals

06     Update on the Janet Drive Land Acquisition Project with the US Department of Agriculture

 

N.        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     Recreation Committee – Appointment to fill vacancy for three-year term

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

07     Planning Board – Appointment or Re-Appointment for five-year term

 

O.        Upcoming Town Council Meetings and Events

August 12, 2025 - Regular Town Council Meeting

September 2, 2025 - Regular Town Council Meeting

September 16, 2025 - Regular Town Council Meeting

 

P.         Public Forum

 

Q.        Adjournment

 

Agenda posted July 3, 2025, 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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