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WEST WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL
Regular Town Council Meeting
Town Council Chambers
April 7, 2026
6:00 P.M.
(Or immediately following previous meeting)
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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 6:15 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 – Present
E. Quorum on Record Declared by Town Clerk
F. Consent Agenda
01 Approval of the Minutes of the March 17, 2026 Town Council Meeting
02 Approval of the Minutes of the March 17, 2026 Budget Workshop
03 Approval of the Minutes of the March 24, 2026 Budget Workshop
04 Approval of the Minutes of the March 31, 2026 Budget Public Hearing
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of the Consent Agenda.
All Ayes
G. Ordinances
01 First Reading of Ordinance #2026-2 Amending Sections 4.1, 4.13, 5.13, 5.14, 5.15, 5.16, and 27.2 of the Zoning Code and Zoning Map
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier to move Ordinance #2026-2 Amending Sections 4.1, 4.13, 5.13, 5.14, 5.15, 5.16, and 27.2 of the Zoning Code and Zoning Map to second reading.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
M. Dennison – Yes
J. Licciardi – Yes
J. Messier – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
H. Business Licenses
01 Renewal of Mobile Food Establishment Licenses
A. Palagis Ice Cream
B. Little B’s BBQ
C. Griddle Me This
02 Renewal of Private Detective Licenses
A. Deborah Clemente Seastrom
B. Norman J. Houle
C. Anne-Marie Houle
D. Juan Navarro
E. Stephen McGrath
F. Ivonne Rivas
G. Gary Hardy
H. Amanda Rose Flynn
03 Renewal of Kennel Licenses
A. Joseph Laurent
B. Camp Bow Wow
C. Katelyn Spaziano
D. Laurie and Jeff Dumas
E. K9 Bay Doggy Daycare & Aquatic Center
F. Serena Barrett
04 Renewal of Breeder License
A. Katelyn Spaziano
05 Request from Phantom Fireworks for a Fireworks License
06 Request from The Wandering Quilt Shop LLC for a Craft Show License
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of the Business Licenses.
All Ayes
I. Appointments and Resignations
01 Request for Appointment to the Juvenile Hearing Board
A. Kenneth Naylor, Jr.
B. Glen Terilli
MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by J. Licciardi for appointment of Glen Terilli to the Juvenile Hearing Board as an alternate member. All Ayes
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for appointment of Kenneth Naylor, Jr. to the Juvenile Hearing Board as an alternate member. All Ayes
02 Request from Glen Terilli for Appointment to the West Warwick School Committee to Fill a Vacancy in Ward One for an un-expired Term Ending November 2026
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Request from Glen Terilli for Appointment to the West Warwick School Committee to Fill a Vacancy in Ward One for an un-expired Term Ending November 2026. All Ayes
03 Request from Janice Peixinho for Re-Appointment to the Tax Assessment Board of Review
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of request from Janice Peixinho for Re-Appointment to the Tax Assessment Board of Review. All Ayes
04 Request from Christian Grundel for Re-Appointment to the West Warwick Public Library Board of Trustees
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of request from Christian Grundel for Re-Appointment to the West Warwick Public Library Board of Trustees. All Ayes
05 Resignation of Jerry Leite from the Zoning Board
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier to accept the Resignation of Jerry Leite from the Zoning Board of Review, with regret. All Ayes
J. New Business
01 Resolution Authorizing the Complete Release of the Improvement Guarantee in the Matter of June Carr Plat
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Resolution Authorizing the Complete Release of the Improvement Guarantee in the Matter of June Carr Plat. All Ayes
02 Request from Thomas Oates for Reimbursement for Vehicle Damage in the Amount of $281.90
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Request from Thomas Oates for Reimbursement for Vehicle Damage in the Amount of $281.90. All Ayes
03 Request from the Tax Assessment Board of Review for Tax Abatements in the amount of $7,461.72
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Request from the Tax Assessment Board of Review for Tax Abatements in the amount of $7,461.72. All Ayes
04 Resolution Authorizing the purchase of One (1) Lucas External Chest Compression System and One (1) Lifepak 15 Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillator
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Resolution Authorizing the purchase of One (1) Lucas External Chest Compression System and One (1) Lifepak 15 Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillator. All Ayes
05 Renewal of Contract for Comprehensive Records Management System in the Town Clerk’s Office
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of renewal of Contract for Comprehensive Records Management System in the Town Clerk’s Office. All Ayes
06 School Building Committee Update
Manager Knott provides an update on the progress on school construction. The next meeting is scheduled for April 22nd at 4pm at the West Warwick High School media center.
07 Request from Narragansett Electric for Pole Installation on Lowell Street
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of request from Narragansett Electric for Pole Installation on Lowell Street. All Ayes
K. 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 Recreation Committee – Appointment to fill vacancy for three-year term
05 Pawtuxet River Authority – Appointment to fill vacancy for three-year term
06 Tax Assessment Board of Review (2)– Appointment or Re-Appointment for a three-year term
07 West Warwick Library Board of Trustees – Appointment or Re-Appointment for a three-year term
08 Zoning Board of Review – Appointment to fill vacancy as a regular member for term ending July 2027
L. Upcoming Town Council Meetings and Events
April 28, 2026 – Regular Town Council Meeting
May 5, 2026- Regular Town Council Meeting
May 12, 2026 – Town Council Budget Vote
M. Public Forum
Councilman J. Licciardi thanks Balise for their sponsorship of the Town’s Easter Egg Hunt. There were over 300 attendees.
T. Oates, of 6 Colonial Way, thanks Glen Terilli and Kenneth Naylor, Jr. for stepping up to serve on the Juvenile Hearing Board. He thanks the Council for the opportunity to previously serve on the board.
E. Read, District 26 Representative, congratulates K. Naylor and G. Terilli on their appointments to the Juvenile Hearing Board. He also congratulates G. Terilli on his appointment to the School Committee.
01 Shoreline Properties, Inc. v WW KC2025-0216
MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by J. Licciardi to move to Executive Session pursuant to R.I. General Law 42-46-5 (a)(2)– Litigation.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
M. Dennison – Yes
J. Licciardi – Yes
J. Messier – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by J. Licciardi to return to open session. All Ayes
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier to seal the minutes of Executive Session.
All Ayes
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier that due to the bond issue being resolved, the Council rejects any settlement offer.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
M. Dennison – Yes
J. Licciardi – Recusal
J. Messier – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
O. Adjournment
MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by M. Dennison to adjourn the meeting at 7:02 P.M.
All Ayes
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah S. Rapose, MMC
Town Clerk