WEST WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL

Regular Town Council Meeting

Town Council Chambers

October 7, 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.         Presentation on the Proposed Development at 1190 Main Street (Former Post Office)

 

G.        Consent Agenda

01     Approval of the Minutes of September 16, 2025, Town Council Meeting

02     Cancellation of Taxes in the Amount of $3,643.03 as requested by the Tax Assessor

           

H.        Ordinances

01     Second Reading of Ordinance #2025-5 (tabled) Amending Chapter 11 – Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article II – Operation, Section 47 – Motor Vehicle Restricted Routes and Appendix C – Traffic Ordinances – No Parking Kulas Road

02     Second Reading of Ordinance #2025-6 (tabled)Amending Section 5.1 Table of Use Regulations, Non-Residential Uses E. Retail Business, 49. Cannabis Retail Sales and Section 5.3 Special Use Permits, 7. Cannabis Retail Sales as amended by Ordinance 2025-6.1 Amending Section 5.1 Table of Use Regulations, Non-Residential Uses E. Retail Business of the West Warwick Zoning Code as amended.

03     First Reading of Ordinance #2025-10 Amending Chapter 11 – Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article II – Operation, Section 47 – Motor Vehicle Restricted Routes and Appendix C – Traffic Ordinances – Do Not Enter Campbell Street

 

I.          Business Licenses

01     Request from Jessica Sansone for an Amplifier/Loudspeaker and Theatrical Performance   Shows Exhibitions Permit for an event to be held on October 31, 2025, at 25 Kulas Road

02     Request from Community Marketing LLC. For Halloween Expo to be held at 100 Factory Street on October 25, 2025

03     Request from Community Marketing LLC. For RI Christmas Festival to be held at 100 Factory Street on November 22-23, 2025

04     Request from Narragansett Bay Quilters Association for an Event License at 100 Factory Street on April 18-19, 2026

05     Request from Narragansett Surfcasters for an Event License at 100 Factory Street on January 10, 2026

05     Request from Mark Herd for Trading Card Show at 100 Factory Street on December 7, 2025

06     Request from Michael Antonucci for XWA Entertainment for Professional Wrestling Event at 100 Factory Street on November 1, 2025

07     Request from Cheri Lemery for Theatre Rehearsal and plays at 100 Factory Street on November 9, 2025

08     Request from Micky Meyer for a Reptile Show at 100 Factory Street on October 11, 2025

09     Request from RCG Catering for a Food Truck License

10     Request from Anthony Gelfuse dba Rosie’s Express Laundry for a Dry Cleaner/Laundry License

11     Request from West Warwick Wizard Athletic Awards Assoc. for a Raffle License

12     Request from Sacred Heart Church for a Bazaar/Raffle License

13     Request from West Warwick Elks for Bingo/Raffle License

14     Request from New England Homemade Donuts LLC for a Victualing House

 

J.          Appointments and Resignations

01     Request from James F. Marsh Jr. for Appointment to the West Warwick Arctic Redevelopment Commission         

 

K.         New Business

01     August 2025 (FY26) Monthly Finance Report

02     Discussion/Action – Request from the Fire Department for Purchase of Turnout Gear Cleaning and Inspection

03     Proclamation for Mobile Integrated Healthcare Week

04     Consideration of Property Damage Claim from Rhode Island Energy

05     Resolution Transferring FY2025 Surplus Funds For Capital Projects to be Used in FY2026 and Forward From General Fund 100 to Special Revenue Fund 850

06     Request from Narragansett Electric-Verizon New England Inc. for Pole Installation on East Greenwich Avenue

07     School Building Committee Update and Bond Referendum on October 8, 2025

 

L.         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 three-year term

07     Pawtuxet River Authority – Appointment or Re-Appointment for three-year term

08     Artcic Village Redevelopment Agency – Appointment or Re-Appointment for five-year term

 

M.       Upcoming Town Council Meetings and Events

October 8, 2025 – School Bond Referendum

October 21, 2025 - Regular Town Council Meeting

November 4, 2025 Regular Town Council Meeting

 

N.        Public Forum

 

O.        Executive Session – Council may vote to move to Executive Session pursuant to R.I. General        Law 42-46-5 (a)(1)-

discussions of job performance, character, physical or mental health of a person or persons

01         Discussion/Action on personnel, selection, contract negotiation, and appointment process for Solicitor Services

 

P.         Adjournment 

 

Agenda posted October 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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