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WEST WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL
Regular Town Council Meeting
Town Council Chambers
December 6, 2022
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 6:03 P.M. 
B. Prayer led by Council
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
D. Roll Call taken by Town Clerk
Councilman Jason Licciardi - Present
Councilman Jason Messier - Present
Councilman Mark Bourget - Present
Council Vice President Maribeth Williamson - Present
Council President David Gosselin - Present
E. Quorum on Record Declared by Town Clerk
A moment of silence was observed by the body in honor of the passing of Raymond Lambert, Chairman of the Board of Canvassers.
F. Consent Agenda
01 Approval of Minutes from the November 15, 2022 Regular Town Council Meeting
02 Cancellation of Taxes in the amount of $1,139.94 as requested by the Tax Assessor
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of the Consent Agenda. All Ayes
G. Ordinances
01 First Reading of Ordinance Amending Sections 2, 3, and 5 of the West Warwick Zoning Code of Ordinances; continued from November 1, 2022
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier to move the ordinance Amending Sections 2, 3, and 5 of the West Warwick Zoning Code of Ordinances; continued from November 1, 2022.
Al Difiore explains the ordinance to the body. This would only allow homeowners to build in-law apartments or accessory dwelling units for family members.
Tom Oates, 6 Colonial Way, shares his concern that if the family member passes away, how to prevent it from becoming a rental property.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
J. Licciardi – Yes
M. Bourget – Yes
J. Messier – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
02 First Reading of Ordinance Amending Chapter 5 Buildings, Section 5-7, Chapter 7, Fire Protection and Prevention, Section 7-27 State Code Adopted and Chapter 9, Housing and Residential Structures and Premises, Section 9-1 Codes Adopted of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of West Warwick
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier to move the ordinance Amending Chapter 5 Buildings, Section 5-7, Chapter 7, Fire Protection and Prevention, Section 7-27 State Code Adopted and Chapter 9, Housing and Residential Structures and Premises, Section 9-1 Codes Adopted of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of West Warwick.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
J. Licciardi – Yes
M. Bourget – Yes
J. Messier – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
H. Liquor Licenses – Town Council acting as the Liquor License Commission
01 Transfer of Class A Liquor License from L&K Corporation dba Louise’s Liquors to BAPA Corporation dba Liquor World of West Warwick with new location of 1745 Main Street Units 10A-10C
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of transfer of Class A Liquor License from L&K Corporation dba Louise’s Liquors to BAPA Corporation dba Liquor World of West Warwick with new location of 1745 Main Street Units 10A-10C. All Ayes
I. Business Licenses
01 Request from Greyson Beights dba Brick Conventional LLC for an Event License for event to be held at the West Warwick Civic Center on May 19-21, 2023
02 Request from Pop on the Block Inc for a Victualling License
03 Request from Emmy Sue’s Boutique & Liquidation for a Holiday Sales License
04 Request from Mac’s Bowlaway Lanes for renewal of Bowling Alley License
05 Renewal of Pool Table Licenses
A. Club Instruccao E. Recreito
B. Crompton Veterans Organization
C. KMJ, Inc. dba The Hour Bar
D. L.A. Café, Inc.
E. Phenix Sportsmens Club
F. Portuguese American Citizens Club
G. Portuguese Holy Ghost Society
H. Pasco Senerchia Post
I. Veterans Building Association, Inc.
J. West Warwick F.O.P. Lodge #6
K. JJ’s Café
L. Deborah’s Down the Road Inc.
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of the business licenses. All Ayes
J. Town Council acting as the Sewer Commission
01 Authorization for Odor Control Study in an amount to exceed $35,100.00
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for authorization for Odor Control Study in an amount to exceed $35,100.00. All Ayes
02 Consideration of 2023 Sewer Commission Meeting Schedule
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of 2023 Sewer Commission Meeting Schedule. All Ayes
03 Consideration of 2023 Sewer Use Board of Review Meeting Schedule
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of 2023 Sewer Use Board of Review Meeting Schedule. All Ayes
K. New Business
01 Consideration of 2023 Town Council Meeting Schedule
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of 2023 Town Council Meeting Schedule. All Ayes
02 Authorization for the Purchase of a Used Forklift for the Department of Public Works in the amount of $15,000
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for authorization for the Purchase of a Used Forklift for the Department of Public Works in the amount of $15,000. All Ayes
03 Resolution Authorizing the Reallocation of Capital Funds for a Waste Oil Heater for the Department of Public Works
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of resolution Authorizing the Reallocation of Capital Funds for a Waste Oil Heater for the Department of Public Works. All Ayes
04 Discussion regarding the lease or sale of 30 Payan Street to Child, Inc
M. Knott explains that the current lease with Child Inc. expires on April 30, 2023.
Discussion ensues relative to selling the property versus leasing the property.
It is determined that the Town Manager, Town Solicitor, and one member of Council will meet with a representative from Child Inc to discuss offers. The Council would also like to determine the market value for sale and lease options. They ask for the matter to be placed on the next agenda.
05 Request from Narragansett Electric and Verizon New England Inc. for pole placement on Harris Avenue
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for approval of request from Narragansett Electric and Verizon New England Inc. for pole placement on Harris Avenue. All Ayes
L. 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 Board of Assessment and Review – Appointment to fill a vacancy as a regular member for term ending March 2024
04 Board of Canvassers – Appointment to fill vacancy as a regular member for a six-year term. Applicants must be a registered Democrat to apply.
05 West Warwick Housing Authority – Appointment or Re-appointment for five-year term expiring November 2027
M. Public Forum
T. Oates, of 6 Colonial Way, feels that Child Inc. wants the property for free. They spoke of adding an addition back in March of 2022. He suggests leasing the property.
M. Bourget informs the body that Burton Mollohan, Town Sergeant, turned 92 yesterday.
B. Mollohan speaks about his time on the Board of Canvassers with Raymond Lambert. He feels that he was the best Board of Canvasser’s Chair.
J. Messier thanks the volunteers from the Artic Tree Lighting.
D. Gosselin thanks David Perry for his work on the caboose.
N. Adjournment
MOTION made by J. Messier, second by M. Williamson to adjourn at 7:09 P.M. All Ayes
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah S. Rapose, CMC
Town Clerk