Warren public meetings in 2022
8 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council will hold its regular meeting on December 13, 2022, covering a first reading of a short-term residential rental ordinance, a public hearing on a disability parking space, and several appointments and licenses. The council will also discuss and potentially act on a $8,200 EMS ambulance trip sheet audit contract, a subgrant for body-worn cameras, and possible litigation over flushable wipes.
- First reading of Chapter 4, Article VI, Division 3, Section 4-144 (Short-Term Residential Rentals), continued from October 11, 2022
- Public hearing on a designated disability parking space request from Deborah Krous, 16 Asselin Street
- Discussion and action on $8,200 EMS Ambulance Trip Sheet Audit Program agreement with Girard & Associates
- Discussion and action on body-worn camera subgrant from RI Department of Public Safety and purchase from Axon Enterprise Inc.
- Petitions: Commercial waste permit for LMP Painting, LLC; transfer of holiday license to American Dream of Warren, Inc.; Class F beverage license for Speakeasy Fundraiser at George Hail Library
Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council will hold public hearings on renewing 2022-2023 alcoholic beverage licenses and a transfer of a BVL license to a BV license. The consent agenda includes renewals for victualling, entertainment, game machine, bowling alley, and outdoor dining licenses, plus several New Year's Eve extended hours requests. New business includes discussion of School Street traffic issues, software contracts, and a tax abatement.
- Public hearing for renewal of 2022-2023 alcoholic beverage licenses (Class A, BVL, BV, C, D)
- Public hearing for transfer of BVL license from arc{hive} book + snackery to a BV license
- Request for new victualling license for Sweet Lizzie Eats at 691 Main Street
- Request for new victualling license for Above & Beyond Catering Food LLC at 334 Metacom Avenue
- Discussion and action on signage, parking, and traffic issues on School Street
Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a second reading of an ordinance on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, a first reading of a short-term rental ordinance, and various licenses and permits. They will also consider old and new business such as a kennel ordinance change, park improvements, and contract awards.
- Ordinance O-1 (2nd reading): ARPA funds and Finance Director as receiving/reporting authority
- Ordinance O-2 (1st reading): Short-Term Residential Rentals regulations
- Petition P-1: Commercial Waste Permit for Hunky Dory, 40 Market Street
- Petition P-2: Victualling license for Caribe and Co LLC, 691 Main Street
- New Business NB-2: Removal of backstop and bleachers at Burr's Hill Park for walkway and trees
Site Visit / Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council is holding a site visit at Burr's Hill Park on Water Street to review the project location. This is a field meeting rather than a formal decision-making session, and no votes or proposals are listed on the agenda.
- Site visit to Burr's Hill Park, Water Street, Warren, RI
- Meeting scheduled for July 27, 2022 at 4:00 PM
- Interpreter services available for hearing impaired with 48-hour notice
Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council will hold its regular meeting on July 12, 2022, at 7:00 PM in Town Hall. The agenda includes a first reading of an ordinance restricting cannabis possession and consumption by minors in public, discussion and action on ballot language for the town charter and for retail cannabis licenses, and a new business item on the town's affordable housing plan. The council will also consider several contracts and permits, including a restroom construction contract and a tattoo license.
- First reading of ordinance prohibiting minors under 21 from possessing cannabis in public and banning public consumption (smoking/vaping)
- Discussion and action on ballot language for Warren Town Charter and for retail cannabis licenses
- Contract with Addaspace for restroom construction at Pete Sepe Pavilion, $82,500
- Appropriation of $7,946.46 from opioid litigation (Teva/Allergan)
- Request for tattoo license from Electric Body Art & Healing Studio, 442 Main Street
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council will consider an ordinance to limit the number of Class B liquor licenses and discuss policies for regulating short-term rentals. The meeting also includes discussions on cannabis business licensing, affordable housing goals, and various municipal appointments.
- Ordinance O-1: Second reading to fix the maximum number of Class B liquor licenses at 30
- Purchase of one Police SUV and equipment for $60,000.00
- Contract for Cat 6 Plenum Data Network cabling installation for $30,000.00
- Public hearing for a disability parking space at 6 Company Street
- Request for a Class BV Beverage License from The Square Peg Corporation (Stingy Alley)
Special Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on two main items: a petition appealing the Mobile Food Establishment Ordinance and recommended amendments to the Warren Town Charter. The council will also consider a request for a victualling license from The Point East Bay at 747 Main Street. Public comment is invited, with written comments due by 4:00 PM on May 19, 2022.
- Petition for appeal regarding Mobile Food Establishment Ordinance (Town Code Article XIV-Sec. 11-369-11-379)
- Recommended amendments to the Warren Town Charter
- Request for a victualling license from The Point East Bay, 747 Main Street
Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council will hold its regular meeting on May 10, 2022, with the main item being final approval of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget. The council will also hear a presentation on the Bristol/Warren Regional School District's strategic plan, consider appointments to boards, and review several ordinances and petitions. The agenda includes a mix of routine items and specific discussions, such as a demolition permit request and a proposal to allow murals on the wastewater treatment facility wall.
- Final approval of FY 2022-2023 budget
- Ordinance O-1: Mooring permit waiting list (2nd reading) with $10 annual renewal fee
- Ordinance O-2: Limit Class B liquor licenses to 28 or 29 (1st reading)
- Petition P-1 and P-2: One-day entertainment licenses for events at 20 King Street
- New Business NB-1: Demolition permit for 53 Wheaton Street (AP 5, Lot 117)