WEST WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL

Regular Town Council Meeting

Town Council Chambers

January 6, 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 6:04 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 December 2, 2025 Town Council Meeting

02  Approval of the Minutes of the December 2, 2025 Special Town Council Meeting

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of the Consent Agenda.                      

 

VOTE:

J. Licciardi – Yes

J. Messier – Yes

M. Dennison – Yes

M. Williamson – Yes

D. Gosselin – Yes

 

MOTION PASSES

 

G.     Business Licenses

01  Rooming House License Renewals

A.      Picard Associates – 10 Brookside Avenue

B.      Plaza Apartments – 81 Brookside Avenue

C.      Phenix Square – 18 Highland Street

D.     Crossroads Rhode Island – 54 Providence Street

02  Bingo License Renewals

A.      Clyde Tower Tenants Association

B.      West Warwick Manor Tenant Association

C.      West Warwick Senior Center

D.     Westcott Terrace

E.      Veterans Building Association

F.       BPOE West Warwick Elks Lodge

 

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

 

VOTE:

J. Licciardi – Yes

J. Messier – Yes

M. Dennison – Yes

M. Williamson – Yes

D. Gosselin – Yes

 

MOTION PASSES

 

 

H.     Appointments and Resignations

01  Request from Mark Magiera for Re-Appointment as Tree Warden

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of request from Mark Magiera for Re-Appointment as the Tree Warden.

 

VOTE:

J. Licciardi – Yes

J. Messier – Yes

M. Dennison – Yes

M. Williamson – Yes

D. Gosselin – Yes

 

MOTION PASSES

 

I.        New Business

01  Resolution Approving the Updated Town Purchasing Policy and Procedures

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of resolution approving the updated Town Purchasing Policy and Procedures.

VOTE:

J. Licciardi – Yes

J. Messier – Yes

M. Dennison – Yes

M. Williamson – Yes

D. Gosselin – Yes

 

MOTION PASSES

 

02  Resolution Authorizing Bid Award for Gasoline and Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel

 

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN.

 

03  Resolution Amending Appendix B – Fees and Charges – Civic Center and Ice Rink

 

MOTION made by M. William, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Resolution Amending Appendix B – Fees and Charges – Civic Center and Ice Rink; as of May 1, 2026.

VOTE:

J. Licciardi – Yes

J. Messier – Yes

M. Dennison – Yes

M. Williamson – Yes

D. Gosselin – Yes

 

MOTION PASSES

 

04  Request from Narragansett Electric for Joint or Identical Pole Location on Dinsdale Court

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of request from Narragansett Electric for Joint or Identical Pole Location on Dinsdale Court.

 

VOTE:

J. Licciardi – Yes

J. Messier – Yes

M. Dennison – Yes

M. Williamson – Yes

D. Gosselin – Yes

 

MOTION PASSES

 

05  School Building Committee Update

 

Manager Knott shares that the next meeting will be held on January 7^th in the High School media center.  He has been informed that the Stage II submission has passed.  The Committee is actively working on the Payan Street and Masie Quinn School Project.  They are also working on an interim funding solution for the Payan Street project. 

 

J.       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        Juvenile Hearing Board (3) – (3) Appointments or Re-Appointments for four-year term

 

K.      Upcoming Town Council Meetings and Events

January 20, 2026

February 3, 2026

 

L.       Public Forum

 

There was no public comment.

M.   Executive Session – Council may vote to move to Executive Session pursuant to R.I. General Law 42-46-5 (a)(2)– Litigation

01  Potential Litigation with the Employee Retirement System of RI

 

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.

 

VOTE:

J. Licciardi – Yes

J. Messier – Yes

M. Dennison – Yes

M. Williamson – Yes

D. Gosselin – Yes

 

MOTION PASSES

 

MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by M. Williamson to return to open session.

 

VOTE:

J. Licciardi –Yes

J. Messier – Yes

M. Dennison – Yes

M. Williamson – Yes

D. Gosselin – Yes

 

MOTION PASSES

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier to seal the minutes of Executive Session.

 

VOTE:

J. Licciardi – Yes

J. Messier – Yes

M. Dennison – Yes

M. Williamson – Yes

D. Gosselin – Yes

 

MOTION PASSES

 

NO VOTES WERE TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

N.     Adjournment 

 

MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by J. Licciardi to adjourn the meeting at 6:54 P.M.        All Ayes

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Sarah S. Rapose, MMC

Town Clerk