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WEST WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL
Regular Town Council Meeting
Town Council Chambers
June 17, 2025
6:00 P.M.
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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 6:03 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 - Absent
Councilman Jason Messier - Present
Council Vice President Maribeth Williamson - Present
Council President David Gosselin - Present
E. Quorum on Record Declared by Town Clerk
F. Oath of Office – West Warwick Police K-9 Mouse
K-9 Mouse is sworn in by Town Clerk S. Rapose.
G. Consent Agenda
01 Approval of the Minutes from the June 3, 2025 Town Council Meeting
MOTION made M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for approval of the Consent Agenda.
All Ayes
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
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval 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.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
M. Dennison – Yes
J. Messier – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
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
Several residents express concerns with the lack of parking in that area. Most guests at the Manor utilize street parking due to a shortage in parking spaces.
Solicitor DiFiore will meet with Major Ketchum to discuss possible solutions.
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier to continue to the July 8, 2025 Town Council Meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
M. Dennison – No
J. Messier – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
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
Council received several objections from liquor distributors due to outstanding debts by the current owner. Council determined that they would consider this application once the vendors released their objections.
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier to continue to the August 12, 2025 Town Council meeting. All Ayes
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 27th – June 29th 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 27th-29th
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
J. Messier recuses himself.
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for approval of the business licenses.
VOTE:
M. Dennison – Yes
J. Messier – Recusal
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
K. Appointments and Resignations
01 Request from Justin Coutu for Re-appointment to the Zoning Board for term to expire July 2030
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of request from Justin Coutu for Re-appointment to the Zoning Board for term to expire July 2030. All Ayes
02 Request from Tim Sullivan for Re-appointment to the Zoning Board for term to expire July 2030
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of request from Tim Sullivan for Re-appointment to the Zoning Board for term to expire July 2030. All Ayes
03 Request from James Sullivan for Re-appointment to the Pawtuxet River Authority for term ending June 30, 2028
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of request from James Sullivan for Re-appointment to the Pawtuxet River Authority for term ending June 30, 2028. All Ayes
L. New Business
01 Approval of Payment to 2025 West Warwick High School Scholarship Recipients
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of payment to the 2025 West Warwick High School Scholarship Recipients Christian Briggs and Grace Black in the amount of $500 each. All Ayes
02 Cancellation of Taxes in the amount of 839.40 as requested by the Tax Assessor
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Cancellation of Taxes in the amount of 839.40 as requested by the Tax Assessor. All Ayes
03 Resolution Authorizing the Sale of a Pierce 85’ Tower Ladder Truck in the amount of $60,000 to the Rhode Island Fire Academy
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of resolution Authorizing the Sale of a Pierce 85’ Tower Ladder Truck in the amount of $60,000 to the Rhode Island Fire Academy.
All Ayes
04 Consideration of Riverpoint Soccer Field Conditions and Improvements
Megan Valentine of 15 Sycamore Drive has concerns with the condition of Riverpoint Soccer Fields. The fields are uneven, and glass comes to the surface of the field after rain due to it previously being a landfill.
Manager Knott explains that the cost to improve the field could be in the millions due to DEM requirements. He suggests working with the school department to see if the fields behind the middle school could be used.
D. Gosselin suggests that the Soccer board sit down with the Town Manager and DPW Director.
05 School Building Committee Update
Manager Knott states that the School Building Committee will be submitting their answers to RIDE for the Stage II submission on July 23rd. The School Building Committee is looking to engage LeftField and Tecton for state III and stage IV for the Payan Street project.
06 Approval of Contract with LeftField for oversight of Payan Street SBC Project
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Contract with LeftField for oversight of Payan Street SBC Project. All Ayes
07 Approval of Contract with Tecton for Architectural and Engineering Services for Payan Street SBC Project
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Contract with Tecton for Architectural and Engineering Services for Payan Street SBC Project. All Ayes
08 Resolution Awarding Annual Support Funds to the West Warwick Assistance Agency
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Resolution Awarding Annual Support Funds to the West Warwick Assistance Agency. All Ayes
09 Resolution Rejecting any Interest in the Kent County Water Authority’s Main Street Facility and Property
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Resolution Rejecting any Interest in the Kent County Water Authority’s Main Street Facility and Property. All Ayes
10 Update on Janet Drive/US Department of Agriculture Land Acquisition Project
Manager Knott explained that the US Department of Agriculture was working on a draft MOU to layout responsibility and timeframe. They are now saying an MOU is not needed, only a cooperative agreement. The Town Manager and Solicitor will work with the USDA on a cooperative agreement.
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier to Authorize the Town Manager and Town Solicitor to negotiate with the US Department of Agriculture on the Janet Drive Land Acquisition Project. All Ayes
M. 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 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
Tom Oates, of 6 Colonial Way, shares concerns about the Greenwich Glen condo project.
M. Dennison explains that the East Greenwich Planning Board has a hearing on the Greenwich Glen condo project tomorrow.
Ron Couture, of 6 Ottowa Street, shares concerns with the DPW brush cutting assignments. He feels there is nepotism in the department.
P. Adjournment
MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by M. Dennison to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 P.M. All Ayes
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah S. Rapose, MMC
Town Clerk