WEST WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL

Regular Town Council Meeting

Town Council Chambers

July 21, 2026

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.      Consent Agenda

01    Approval of the Minutes of the June 16, 2026 Town Council Meeting

 

G.     Ordinances

01    First Reading of Ordinance #2026-7 Amended and Restated Ordinance of the Town of West Warwick approving the financing of the design, construction, equipping,replacement,repair and rehabilitation of the Town’s Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility including but not limited to replacement of the ultraviolet disinfection system, upgrades to the supervisory control and data acquisition (Scada) system rehabilitation of the East Natick interceptor rehabilitation and lining of the New London Turnpike interceptor located in the Town of West Warwick upgrades to the Maisie Quinn relief pump station, replacement of the Headworks grit system emergency disinfection system improvements and refurbishment of the lime silo and approving the issuance of Wastewater system revenue bonds and notes therefor in an amount not to exceed $11,150,000.

02    First Reading of Ordinance#2026-8 an Ordinance amending Appendix C Traffic Ordinances of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of West Warwick (Kulas Rd. No Parking)

 

H.     Business Licenses

01    Request from Portuguese American Citizens Club for an Amplifier/Loudspeaker Permit for an event to be held September 4, 2026 through September 7, 2026 at 97 East Main Street

02    Request from Portuguese American Sports Club for an Amplifier/Loudspeaker Permit for an event to be held September 3, 2026 through September 7, 2026 at 12 Bridge Street

03    Request from Portuguese Holy Ghost Club for an Amplifier/Loudspeaker Permit for an event to be held August 30, 2026 through September 7, 2026 at 11 Ventura Street

04    Request from Portuguese Instructional Club dba PIC for an Amplifier/Loudspeaker Permit for an event to be held September 4, 2026 through September 7, 2026 at 918 Main  Street

05    Request from Portuguese Holy Ghost for a Carnival License from September 4, 2026 through September 7, 2026                

06    Request from Portuguese Holy Ghost for a Parade license for September 6, 2026 & September 7, 2026

07    Request from Portuguese American Citizens Club for a Parade license for September 6, 2026

08    Request from Zakaria Alhaj dba Upside Convenience Inc for a Victualing House license at 10 Highland Street

 

I.        Appointments and Resignations

01    Resignation of Allen Horak from the West Warwick Zoning Board of Review

02    Request from Geoffrey Rousselle for Re-appointment to the Kent County Water Authority  for term ending July 2, 2036

 

J.       New Business

01    Request from the West Warwick Police Department to purchase Axon Taser

02    Cancellation of Taxes in the Amount of $10,011.43 as Requested by the Tax Assessor

03    School Building Committee Update

04    Resolution awarding automated vibration monitoring and condition survey (Maisie Quinn School Building Project)

05    Resolution awarding 3D laser scanning and building documentation for the complex building

06    Resolution awarding support funds for the West Warwick Veterans Council FY2026

07    Resolution awarding support funds for the West Warwick Veterans Council FY2027

08    Resolution awarding support funds for the West Warwick Assistance agency FY2026

09    Discussion/Action: Exploration of procurement of a compact wheel loader through XCMG

10    Discussion/Action: Ordinance and operating procedures related to chicken coops on private property

 

K.      Upcoming Appointments

01    Board of Assessment & Review – Appointment to fill a vacancy for three-year term

02    Sewer Use Board of Review – Appointment to fill a vacancy as a regular member for three-year term

03    West Warwick Zoning Board of Review – Appointment to fill vacancy as alternate member term to expire 7/2030

04    Pawtuxet River Authority – Appointment to fill vacancy for three-year term

L.       Upcoming Town Council Meetings and Events

·         August 18, 2026

·         September 1, 2026

M.   Public Forum

 

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

01    Litigation Updates

WWPERC v Town of West Warwick KC-2024-04229

NEIT v Town of West Warwick (All cases in Supreme Court)

 

O.     Adjournment

 

Agenda posted July 17, 2026, 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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