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| 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
October 21, 2025
6:00 P.M.
(Immediately following the Sewer Commission Meeting)
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M I N U T E S
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A. Meeting called to order by the Town Council President at 6:22 P.M.
B. 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 - Present
C. Quorum on Record Declared by Town Clerk
D. Appointment of Special Legal Counsel and General Solicitor Services
Attorney Peter Skwirz was in attendance on behalf of Ursillo, Teitz, and Ritch.
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier to appoint the law firm of Ursillo, Teitz, and Ritch, LTD effective immediately to serve as special legal counsel for litigation and other matters as directed by the Town Council or the Town Manager; pursuant to a legal services agreement approved by Council. Effective July 1, 2026, upon retirement of the current Solicitor, The Town of West Warwick appoints UTF to serve as the Town Solicitor to provide general legal services, pursuant to a legal services agreement approved by the Council. The Town Council and Town Manager may at their discretion arrange for a suitable transition period prior to the current Town Solicitor’s retirement of July 1, 2026, including without limitation joint attendance at Town Council meetings, to facilitate the transition from the retiring Town Solicitor to UTR. All Ayes
E. Consent Agenda
01 Approval of the Minutes of the October 7, 2025, Town Council Meeting
02 Approval of the Minutes of the October 14, 2025, Special Town Council Meeting
03 Approval of the Minutes of the October 14, 2025 Executive Session
04 Request from the Tax Assessor for Cancellation of Taxes in the Amount of $1888.90
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of the consent agenda.
All Ayes
F. Ordinances
01 Second 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
J. Licciardi recuses himself
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval 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.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
J. Licciardi – Recusal
J. Messier – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
G. Business Licenses
01 Renewal of Pawnbroker Licenses
A. Gendron’s Jewelers, Inc. – 225 Cowesett Avenue
B. Fall River Pawnbrokers – 288 Cowesett Avenue
02 Renewal of Donation Bin Licenses
A. Society of St. Vincent De Paul
B. Planet Aid
C. Afab Recycling LLC
D. Up Cycle Collaborative
E. Big Brothers and Sisters
F. St. Pauly’s Textile Inc.
G. Green Quest Partners LLC
H. American Red Cross
I. West Warwick Elks
J. Bay State Books
03 Request from U Recycle Again for a Donation Bin License
04 Request from Cousins Maine Lobster for a Mobile Food Establishment License
05 Request from Bitter Sweet LLC for a Mobile Food Establishment License
06 Request from Hometown Pizza Subs & Wieners for a Victualling License
07 Request from RI Fried Chicken for a Victualling License
08 Request from West Warwick Fire Department for a Tag Day License
09 Request from Bills Place for a Amplifier/Loudspeaker and Dance Live Band License
J. Messier recuses himself.
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Licciardi for approval of the Business Licenses.
VOTE:
J. Messier – Recusal
J. Licciardi – Yes
M. Dennison – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
H. New Business
01 School Building Committee Update
Manager Knott states that the School Bond Referendum held on October 8th passed by a 2 to 1 margin. Out of 1705 voters, 1172 voted to approve, and 533 voted to reject. They will be starting with the Payan Street Project.
I. 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 three-year term
07 Pawtuxet River Authority – Appointment or Re-Appointment for three-year term
J. Upcoming Town Council Meetings and Events
November 4, 2025 Regular Town Council Meeting
November 14, 2025 – West Warwick 250th Commission Fundraiser
November 18, 2025 Regular Town Council Meeting
K. Public Forum
There was no public comments.
L. Adjournment
MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by J. Licciardi to adjourn the meeting at 6:32 P.M.
All Ayes
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah S. Rapose, MMC
Town Clerk