WEST WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL

Regular Town Council Meeting

Town Council Chambers

May 5, 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 6:10 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 - 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 April 28, 2026 Regular Town Council Meeting

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for approval of the Consent Agenda. - All Ayes

                       

G.     Ordinances

01.   First Reading of Ordinance #2026-4 Amending Chapter 11 – Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article II – Operation, Section 47 – Motor Vehicles Restricted Routes and
 Appendix C  - Traffic Ordinances – June Court

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, M. Dennison to move Ordinance #2026-4 Amending Chapter 11 – Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article II – Operation, Section 47 – Motor Vehicles Restricted Routes and Appendix C – Traffic Ordinances – June Court to second reading.

 

ROLL CALL VOTE:

J. Licciardi – Yes

M. Dennison – Yes

M. Williamson – Yes

D. Gosselin – Yes

 

MOTION PASSES

 

H.     Liquor Licenses – Town Council Acting as the Liquor Commission

01.   Request from Speck Artist Management, LLC dba Tower 21 for a Class BVL Liquor License for premises located at 1745 Main Street Units 7&8

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for approval of request from Speck Artist Management, LLC dba Tower 21 for a Class BVL Liquor License for premises located at 1745 Main Street Units 7&8. - All Ayes

 

I.        Business Licenses

01.  Request from Speck Artist Management, LLC dba Tower 21 for an Amplifier/Loudspeaker, Dance Live Band, and Theatrical Performances License for premises located at 1745 Main Street Units 7&8

02.  Request from Siamora for a Victualing License

03.  Request from Speck Artist Management, LLC dba Tower 21 for a Pool Table License

04.  Renewal of Massage and Body Works Licenses

A.      Ocean State Oasis

B.      Massage Nirvana & Body Works

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for approval of the Business Licenses. - All Ayes 

 

J.       New Business

01.   Approval of Claim from Jane Larrabee in the Amount of $1,000 for Door Replacement

 

MOTION made by M .Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for approval of Claim from Jane Larrabee in the Amount of $1,000 for Door Replacement. - All Ayes

02.   Resolution Awarding Bid for a Three-Year Contract for Asset Management and Advanced Asset Management Services for the Town’s Wind Turbines

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for approval of Resolution Awarding Bid for a Three-Year Contract for Asset Management and Advanced Asset Management Services for the Town’s Wind Turbines. - All Ayes

03.   Resolution Authorizing the Apparatus Floor RFP Bid Award

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison Resolution Authorizing the Apparatus Floor RFP Bid Award to Contracting Specialists Incorporated in the amount of $539,100. - All Ayes

04.   School Building Committee Update

 

Manager Knott states that the Payan Street project is in project and on schedule.  There is a School Building Committee meeting and Public Engagement meeting on May 6^th at the High School. 

 

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

 

L.       Upcoming Town Council Meetings and Events

·         May 12, 2026 – Town Council Budget Vote

·         May 19, 2026 - Regular Town Council Meeting

·         June 2, 2026 - Regular Town Council Meeting

·         June 6, 2026 -Eco-Depot – West Warwick Civic Center

 

M.   Public Forum

 

There was no public comment.

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

 NEIT vs. Saccoccio et al

MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison to move to Executive Session pursuant to R.I. General Law 42-46-5 (a)(2)– Litigation

 

ROLL CALL VOTE:

J. Licciardi – Yes

M. Dennison – 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 M. Dennison to adjourn  the meeting at 7:06 P.M. - All Ayes

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Sarah S. Rapose, MMC

Town Clerk