WEST WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL

Regular Town Council Meeting

Town Council Chambers

June 17, 2025

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.         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.         Oath of Office – West Warwick Police K-9 Mouse

 

G.         Consent Agenda

            01        Approval of the Minutes from the June 3, 2025 Town Council Meeting

           

H.         Ordinances

01        Second Reading of Ordinance #2025-3 Amending Chapter 11 – Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article II – Operation, Section 47 – Motor Vehicle Restricted Routes and Appendix C – Traffic Ordinances – St. Mary Street

02        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

 

I.          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

 

J.          Business Licenses

01        Request from St. Anthony’s Church for an Amplifier Loudspeaker License and a Theatrical Performance, Shows, and Exhibitions License for event to be held June 27^th – June 29^th at 10 Sunset Avenue

02        Request from New England Frozen Lemonade for Renewal of Mobile Food Truck License

03        Request from St. Anthony’s Church for a Raffle License

04        Request from St. Anthony’s Church for a Class F1 Liquor License

05        Request from St. Anthony’s Church for a Parade License for June 27^th-29^th

06        Request from Frybread Indigenous Fusion for a Victualling License

07        Renewal of Sunday and Holiday Sales Licenses

                        01          Aarman’s Inc. dba Quality Fuel - 242 Cowesett Ave.

02          Akbar Zaheer dba Sam’s Food Store - 119 East Main Street

03          Albert Castelli dba Del’s Lemonade – 306 Cowesett Ave.

04          Advance Auto Parts – 251 Legris Ave

05          Balise Subaru Inc. dba Balise Subaru – 561 Quaker Lane

06          Balise V. Inc. dba Balise Volkswagon – 525 Quaker Lane Lane

07          Better Value Supermarkets, Inc. dba Jerry’s Supermarket - 25 Providence Street

08          Breads N’Stuff - 1669 Main Street

09          Cardis Depot Store Inc. dba Ashley Home Store – 6 James P Murphy Hwy

10          Cardis Depot Store Inc. dba RI Design Ctr – 6 James P Murphy Hwy

11          Cardis Furniture dba Cardis Furniture - 1681 Quaker

12          Cumberland Farms Inc. dba Cumberland Farms #1104 – 278 Cowesett Ave.

13          Cumberland Farms Inc. dba Cumberland Farms #1205 – 704 Main Street

14          Cumberland Farms Inc. dba Cumberland Farms #1127 – 275 Legris Ave.

15          Cumberland Farms Inc. dba Cumberland Farms #1276 – 244 Washington Street

16          Dollar Tree Stores dba Dollar Tree#07429 – 1125 Main Street

17          Dollar General -1029 Main Street

18          Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. dba Dollar Tree – 272 Cowesett Ave.

19          Family Dollar Stores of RI #3538-1745 Main Street

20          Family Dollar -989 Main Street

21          H2 West Warwick Inc. dba Balise Honda of West Warwick – 509 Quaker Lane

22          JK West Warwick Corp dba Main Street Gas Station – 888 Main Street

23          Michael Gagnon dba Estate Services – 65 Manchester Street

24          Pep Boys – Manny Moe & Jack of Delaware Inc. – 375 Quaker Lane

25          Providence Street Shell LLC dba Providence Street Shell – 6 Providence Street

26          Quaker Lane Gas, LLC - 425 Quaker Lane

27          Reality A Games LLC - 297 Providence Street

28          Riken Construction LLC dba Riken Pools – 1 Tiogue Ave.

29          RI CVS Pharmacy LLC a C/Pharmacy #397-1125 Main Street

30          RI CVS Pharmacy LLC dba CVS Pharmacy #2323 – 1734 Main Street

31          RI CVS Pharmacy LLC dba CVS Pharmacy #2384 – 834 Providence Street

32          Shahid 3 LLC dba American Mart – 139 Legris Ave.

33          Speedway LLC dba Speedway #2819 – 346 Providence Street

34          Speedcraft AW LLC dba Speedcraft Acura – 883 Quaker Lane

35          SpeedCraft Nissan LLC dba Speedcraft Nissan - 885 Quaker Lane

36          Scott Bergantino dba The Perfect Puppy - 289 Cowesett Ave. Ste 20-21

37          The Fishbowl Aquarium & Pet Mart Co. dba Fishbowl Aquarium and Pet Mart – 725 Providence St.

38          Unique Fitness -35 Quaker Lane

39          425 Quaker Lane Gas LLC - 425 Quaker Lane

40          401 Reptiles - 1189 Main Street

41          Mega One LLC dba Smoke Land - 177 Legris Ave

42          Balise G LLC dba Genesis of West Warwick – 405 Quaker Lane

            43        Stillwater Books – 1745 Main Street Unit 15

 

K.         Appointments and Resignations

01        Request from Justin Coutu for Re-appointment to the Zoning Board for term to expire July 2030

02        Request from Tim Sullivan for Re-appointment to the Zoning Board for term to expire July 2030

03        Request from James Sullivan for Re-appointment to the Pawtuxet River Authority for term ending June 30, 2028

 

L.         New Business

01        Approval of Payment to 2025 West Warwick High School Scholarship Recipients

02        Cancellation of Taxes in the amount of 839.40 as requested by the Tax Assessor

03        Resolution Authorizing the Sale of a Pierce 85’ Tower Ladder Truck in the amount of $60,000 to the Rhode Island Fire Academy

04        Consideration of Riverpoint Soccer Field Conditions and Improvements

05        School Building Committee Update

06        Approval of Contract with LeftField for oversight of Payan Street SBC Project

07        Approval of Contract with Tecton for Architectural and Engineering Services for Payan Street SBC Project

08        Resolution Awarding Annual Support Funds to the West Warwick Assistance Agency

09        Resolution Rejecting any Interest in the Kent County Water Authority’s Main Street Facility and Property

10        Update on Janet Drive/US Department of Agriculture Land Acquisition Project

 

M.        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        Pawtuxet River Authority - Appointment or Re-Appointment for three-year term

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

09        Zoning Board – Appointment or Re-Appointment for five-year term

 

N.        Upcoming Town Council Meetings and Events

            July 8, 2025 - Regular Town Council Meeting

            August 12, 2025 - Regular Town Council Meeting

            September 2, 2025 - Regular Town Council Meeting

            September 16, 2025 - Regular Town Council Meeting

 

O.        Public Forum

 

P.         Adjournment

 

Agenda posted June 13, 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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