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

March 4, 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 Vice President at 6:00 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 - Absent

 

E.         Quorum on Record Declared by Town Clerk

 

F.         Liquor Licenses – Town Council Acting as the Liquor Commission

01     Request from Olee Restaurante LLC for a Class BV Liquor License

 

MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by M. Dennison for approval of request from Olee Restaurante LLC for a Class BV Liquor License.                         All Ayes

 

G.        Ordinances

01     Second Reading of Ordinance #2025-1 Amending Chapter 11- Motor Vehicles & Traffic Article II - Operation, Section 47-Motor Vehicle Restricted Routes & Appendix C - Traffic Ordinances

 

MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by M. Dennison for approval of Ordinance #2025-1 Amending Chapter 11- Motor Vehicles & Traffic Article II - Operation, Section 47-Motor Vehicle Restricted Routes & Appendix C - Traffic Ordinances.

 

ROLL CALL VOTE:

J. Licciardi – Yes

M. Dennison – Yes

J. Messier – Yes

M. Williamson – Yes

 

MOTION PASSES

 

H.        Business Licenses

01     Request from the Thai Accent for a Victualling License

02     Request from A&S Novelty for a Balloons and Novelty License

03     Request from Katelyn Spaziano for Renewal of Breeders License

04     Renewal of Kennel Licenses

         A.            Joseph Laurent

         B.            Camp Bow Wow

         C.            Katelyn Spaziano

         D.            Sergio Rodrigues

         E. Laurie and Jeff Dumas

         F. K9 Bay Doggy Daycare & Aquatic Center

         G.           Serena Mulligan

        

 

MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by M. Dennison for approval of the Business Licenses.

                                                All Ayes

            

I.          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     West Warwick 250^th Commission

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

 

J.          Public Forum

 

Timothy Burke of 210 South Road in Exeter has been the owner of 933 Main Street for 35 years.  He shares concerns with an additional restaurant in that area serving alcohol. 

 

K.         Adjournment

 

MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by J. Licciardi to adjourn the meeting at 6:11 P.M.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Sarah S. Rapose, MMC

Town Clerk