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TOWN OF WEST WARWICK
RHODE ISLAND
1170 Main Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-9200 www.westwarwickri.gov
WEST WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL
Town Council Meeting
Town Council Chambers
August 18, 2026
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 6:02 P.M.
B. Prayer led by Council
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
D. Roll Call taken by Town Clerk
Councilman Mark Dennison - Absent
Councilman Jason Licciardi - Present
Councilman Jason Messier - Absent
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 from the July 21, 2026 Town Council Meeting
02 Approval of the Minutes from the August 5, 2026 Special Town Council Meeting
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Licciardi for approval of the Consent Agenda. All Ayes
G. Ordinances
01 First Reading of Ordinance #2026-9 Amending Section 5 – Use Regulations, Section 5.12 - Multi-Family Dwellings of the Zoning Code of Ordinances
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Licciardi for approval of Ordinance #2026-9 Amending Section 5 – Use Regulations, Section 5.12 -Multi-Family Dwellings of the Zoning Code of Ordinances.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
J. Licciardi – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
H. Business Licenses
01 Request from Daniel O’Connell for a Dance Live Band and Amplifier License for event to be held on August 22, 2026 at 17 Fernwood Drive
02 Request from Let’s Recycle Again LLC for a Donation Bin License
03 Request from Church of Christ the King for a Raffle License
04 Request from Sacred Heart Church for a Raffle License
05 Request from Sacred Heart Church for a Bazaar License
06 Request from Happy Discount LLC for a Holiday Sales License
07 Request from Moonlit Oven for a Victualling House License
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Licciardi for approval of the Business Licenses.
All Ayes
I. Appointments and Resignations
01 Resignation of Olivia Fitts from the Board of Canvassers as Democratic Alternate
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Licciardi to accept the resignation of Olivia Fitts from the Board of Canvassers as Democratic Alternate, with regret. All Ayes
J. New Business
01 Cancellation of Taxes in the Amount of $38,277.34 as Requested by the Tax Assessor
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Licciardi for Cancellation of Taxes in the Amount of $38,277.34 as Requested by the Tax Assessor. All Ayes
02 SWAT Team Vest Order Change Request in the Amount of $7,910
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Licciardi for approval of SWAT Team Vest Order Change Request in the Amount of $7,910. All Ayes
03 School Building Committee Update
M. Knott, Town Manager, reports that the JPAL/Payan Street School grand opening is August 23rd at 1pm. The Maisie Quinn project is in progress, on time, and within budget. There are some concern with some interior walls taking more time to remove than necessary. The High School project is progressing well. The Horgan School elevator pricing is going out to bid. The next School Building Committee meeting is August 26th at 4pm.
04 Discussion/Action – Consideration of Hen House Ordinance Amendments
The Council discussed potential ordinance amendments. Some suggestions included adding a minimum lot size and setbacks. Staff will explore options and report back to Council.
05 Request from Friends of West Warwick High School Wizards for Sponsorship
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Licciardi for approval of request from Friends of West Warwick High School Wizards for Tee Sponsorship in the amount of $100. All Ayes
K. 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 Recreation Committee – Appointment to fill vacancy for three-year term
05 Pawtuxet River Authority – Appointment to fill vacancy for three-year term
06 Zoning Board of Review – Appointment to fill vacancy as an alternate member for term ending July 2030
07 Zoning Board of Review – Appointment to fill a vacancy as a regular member for a term ending July 2031
L. Upcoming Town Council Meetings and Events
August 23, 2026 – Ribbon Cutting for Jason Pasano Alternative Learning School/Payan Street
September 1, 2026 - Regular Town Council Meeting
September 15, 2026 - Regular Town Council Meeting
M. Public Forum
Don Cote, of 92/94 Shippee Avenue, is a chicken owner. He does not feel that chicken coops are the cause of the rodent infestation. As long as the coops are maintained and cleaned properly, they should not attract rodents. He shares concerns about garbage and recycling issues and encampments attracting rodents. He shows pictures to the Council of an encampment off of Pulaski Street.
N. Executive Session – Council may vote to move to Executive Session pursuant to R.I. General Law 42-46-5 (a) (5) -Discussions or Considerations Related to the Disposition of Publicly Held Property Wherein Advanced Public Information Would be Detrimental to the Interest of the Public
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Licciardi to move to Executive Session pursuant to
R.I. General Law 42-46-5 (a) (5) -Discussions or Considerations Related to the Disposition of Publicly
Held Property Wherein Advanced Public Information Would be Detrimental to the Interest of the
Public.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
J. Licciardi – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Licciardi to return to open session. All Ayes
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Licciardi to seal the minutes of Executive Session.
All Ayes
NO VOTES WERE TAKEN.
O. Adjournment
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Licciardi to adjourn the meeting at 7:26 P.M. - All Ayes
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah S. Rapose, MMC
Town Clerk
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