TOWN OF WEST WARWICK RHODE ISLAND 1170 Main Street West Warwick, RI  02893 (401) 822-9200 www.westwarwickri.org

 

WEST WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL

Special Town Council Meeting

Town Council Chambers

March 10, 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 6:08 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     Request from the Tax Assessment Board of Review for Tax Abatements in the amount of $31,751.27

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier to table.          All Ayes

 

G.        Ordinances

01     First Reading of Ordinance Amending Chapter 14 – Police - Article III – Juvenile Hearing Board - Sections 14-67 through 14-72

 

M. Williamson asks that the ordinance amendment include changing the membership to include “up to three alternate members”.

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier to move ordinance Amending Chapter 14 – Police - Article III – Juvenile Hearing             Board - Sections 14-67 through 14-72 to second reading; as amended.

 

ROLL CALL VOTE:

 

M. Dennison - Yes

J. Licciardi - Yes

J. Messier - Yes

M. Williamson - Yes

D. Gosselin – Yes

 

MOTION PASSES

           

H.        New Business

01     Resolution Awarding the Bid (2026-09) for General Contractor for Payan Street School Building Project

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Resolution Awarding the Bid (2026-09) for General Contractor for Payan Street School Building Project to Ahlborg Construction in the amount of $2,975,000.00.                        All Ayes

 

02     Resolution Awarding the Bid (2026-06) for Commissioning Agent Services for Maisie Quinn School Building Project

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Resolution Awarding the Bid (2026-06) for Commissioning Agent Services for Maisie Quinn School Building Project to Salas O’Brien/BVH Integrated Services Inc. in the amount of $83,380.00.   All Ayes

 

03     Resolution Awarding the Bid (2026-06) for Commissioning Agent Services for High School Building Project

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier for approval of Resolution Awarding the Bid (2026-06) for Commissioning Agent Services for High School Building Project to Sustainable Engineering Solutions, LLC in the amount of $22,525.00.                All Ayes

 

04     Resignation of Joseph DiMartino from the West Warwick School Committee

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by J. Messier to accept the resignation of Joseph DiMartino from the West Warwick School Committee, with regret.    All Ayes

 

05     Discussion/Action – Consideration of Advertisement for Appointment to Fill School Committee Vacancy

 

Council asks the Town Manager and Town Clerk to advertise the vacancy.  Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and background check to the Town Clerk’s office no later than March 27^th.  Candidates must me a registered Democrat living in Ward One.  Appointment will be made at the April 7^th Town Council meeting. 

 

I.          Upcoming Town Council Meetings and Events

March 17, 2026 – Budget Workshop and Regular Town Council Meeting

March 24, 2026 - Budget Workshop

March 28, 2026 – Easter Egg Hunt

March 31, 2026 – Budget Public Hearing

 

J.          Public Forum

 

Luis Colon extends his thoughts and prayers to the Dennison Family on the anniversary of their son’s passing. 

 

K.         Adjournment 

 

MOTION made by J. Messier, seconded by M. Dennison to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 P.M.

                                    All Ayes

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Sarah S. Rapose, MMC

Town Clerk