Warren public meetings in 2023
20 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council held a special meeting with three members present and two absent. The only new business was a discussion and vote to authorize the Town Manager to transfer American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The motion passed unanimously, and the meeting adjourned.
- Authorized Town Manager to transfer ARPA funds
- Motion by Councilman DePasquale, seconded by Councilman Heckert
- Council President John Hanley, Councilman Joseph DePasquale, and Councilman P. Brandt Heckert present
Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council will elect its president and vice president, hold a public hearing on transferring the Class A liquor license for Malik's Liquors at 254 Market Street, and consider a first reading of an ordinance changing leaf and yard waste pickup rules. The council will also discuss and vote on extending leaf pickup to December 31, selling surplus town vehicles, and several other items including appointments and resolutions.
- Public hearing on transfer of Class A beverage license from Malik's Liquors, Inc. to Baba Sameeh, Inc. d/b/a Malik's Liquors at 254 Market Street
- First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 9, Section 9-59 on leaf, lawn, and garden matter pickup and chipping program
- Discussion and action to temporarily extend leaf and yard waste pickup to December 31
- Discussion and action on bids for street paving services for town roadways
- Discussion and action to sell surplus vehicles including a 2014 Crane Carrier recycle truck, 2004 Ford E450 bus, 2009 ambulance, and others
Special Tri-Town Board of Canvass Meeting
The Boards of Canvassers for Barrington, Bristol, and Warren are holding a special joint meeting to discuss proposed legislation for the 2024 Rhode Island General Assembly session. The agenda includes public comment and adjournment, with no specific legislative items listed.
- Discussion of proposed legislation for the 2024 Rhode Island General Assembly session
- Public comment period
- Joint meeting of Barrington, Bristol, and Warren Boards of Canvassers
Amended Special Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council will meet to discuss appointing an Acting Town Manager and authorizing a request for proposals for a permanent Town Manager. The Council will also consider authorizing an overspend of the Town Wharf Capital account.
- Authorization to overspend Town Wharf Capital account
- Appointment of an Acting Town Manager
- Authorization for Acting Town Manager to develop RFP for Town Manager position
- Executive session regarding Pereira v. Town of Warren litigation
Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council will hold a public hearing on renewing 2023-2024 alcoholic beverage licenses for numerous local establishments, and will vote on a resolution supporting a ceasefire in Gaza. The agenda also includes interviews for board vacancies, acceptance of prior meeting minutes, and a consent agenda covering routine license renewals for victualling, entertainment, game machines, bowling, and outdoor dining.
- Resolution supporting immediate de-escalation and ceasefire in Gaza (sponsored by Councilmember Cronin)
- Public hearing for renewal of 2023-2024 alcoholic beverage licenses (Class A, BVL, BV, C, D)
- Renewal of victualling licenses with alcohol for 30+ businesses (consent agenda P-1)
- Renewal of yearly entertainment licenses for 20+ venues (consent agenda P-2)
- Renewal of outdoor dining licenses for 6 businesses (consent agenda P-5)
Special Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council is holding a special meeting to consider a single petition: a request for a Class F Beverage License from the Historic Warren Armory for a Veterans Recognition Celebration on November 12, 2023. The agenda contains no other substantive items, only the pledge, the petition, and adjournment.
- Request for Class F Beverage License by Historic Warren Armory (Edward Theberge) for Veterans Recognition Celebration on Nov 12, 2023, 6-9 PM at 11 Jefferson Street
Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on an ordinance to increase the maximum number of Class B liquor licenses from 30 to 31, and will consider a license request from The Love Shack Live Fire Grill. The council will also discuss and act on several other items, including a commercial waste permit, victualling licenses, an entertainment license, a cost analysis for raised crosswalks at the beach, a license agreement with Aetna Bridge, and a mutual aid agreement with neighboring towns.
- Ordinance O-1: Increase Class B liquor license cap from 30 to 31 (2nd reading)
- Public hearing PH-1: Class BV beverage license for The Love Shack Live Fire Grill, 440 Child Street
- Petition P-1: Commercial waste permit for L.I.F.E Inc., 490 Metacom Ave (continued)
- Petition P-2: Victualling license for Big Katz Kitchen, 691 Main Street
- Old Business OB-1: Cost analysis for raised crosswalks at the beach
Special Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council met in special session and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss litigation in Pereira v. Town of Warren. After resuming open session, the council voted to instruct the town solicitor and trust attorney to accept a proposal from the interlocal trust and town attorney, pending court approval. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive public business.
- Executive session for litigation update on Pereira v. Town of Warren
- Motion to instruct Town Solicitor and Trust Attorney Mark DeSisto to accept proposal from interlocal trust and town attorney, pending court approval
- Motion to seal executive session minutes
Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council will consider a first reading of an ordinance to increase the maximum number of Class B liquor licenses from 30 to 31, and a second reading on a minor alcohol possession ordinance. The council will also discuss and act on several items, including a letter of support for the Bristol-Warren Regional School District's construction project, form-based zoning, and a cost analysis for permanent raised crosswalks at the beach. Interviews for open board positions and routine consent agenda items are also scheduled.
- Ordinance O-2: Increase Class B liquor license cap from 30 to 31 (1st reading)
- Ordinance O-1: 2nd reading on minors' alcohol possession in public places
- Petition P-2: Public hearing request for Class BV liquor license for The Love Shack Live Fire Grill, 440 Child Street
- Petition P-3/P-4: One-day Class F beverage and entertainment licenses for Harvest Moon Gala at Touisset Point Club, Sept 30
- New Business NB-1: Letter of support for Bristol-Warren Regional School District stage 2 construction
Special Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council is holding a special meeting to ratify the appointment of Kyra Little as Senior Center Director and to consider entering executive session for a litigation update on Pereira v. Town of Warren. Action on matters discussed in executive session is also on the agenda. The meeting is otherwise limited to these items.
- Ratification of appointment of Senior Center Director Kyra Little
- Request for executive session under RIGL § 42-46-5(a)(2) for litigation update on Pereira v. Town of Warren
- Action on matters discussed in executive session
Special Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council is holding a special meeting to consider entering executive sessions for two purposes: a litigation update on Pereira v. Town of Warren, and the potential acquisition or lease of real property for a public safety facility. After the closed sessions, the council may take action on matters discussed. The meeting is open to the public and will be live streamed.
- Executive session for litigation update on Pereira v. Town of Warren
- Executive session for acquisition or lease of real property for public safety facility
- Possible action on matters discussed in executive session
Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council is meeting on August 8, 2023, to discuss and act on a range of items including police equipment purchases, ARPA fund allocations, zoning ordinance updates, and several license requests. The agenda includes second readings of ordinances on underage drinking, zoning departures, and ARPA fund management, as well as new business on opioid settlement funds and a possible fowl ordinance change.
- Purchase of one 2023 Police Chevy Tahoe & equipment for $66,365.16
- Purchase of Active Shooter Gear from AAA Police Supply for $20,000.00
- Purchase of Side Arm Replacement from Whitmer Public Safety Group, not to exceed $25,000.00
- Allocation of $2,500 in opioid settlement funds to International Overdose Awareness Day Vigil
- Second reading of ordinance on ARPA funds and Finance Director as receiving authority
Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council will hold public hearings on two liquor license requests, consider three ordinance changes on first reading, and discuss several appointments and contracts. The agenda also includes items on ARPA-funded projects, a tax abatement, and a possible executive session on pending litigation.
- Public hearing for Class BV liquor license for The Upside Tavern at 28 Market Street
- Public hearing to amend liquor license for The Guild Warren at 99 Water Street
- First reading of ordinance to amend Section 13-5 on minors' alcohol possession
- First reading of ordinance to amend Section 32-88 on yard regulation departures
- First reading of ordinance on ARPA funds and Finance Director authority
Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council is meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including the final adoption of the FY2023-2024 budget, a presentation on Bristol Warren Regional School District capital projects, and multiple purchases such as a new ambulance and a steel ejector trailer. The agenda also includes public hearings on a garbage ordinance amendment, several petitions for licenses and permits, and appointments to town boards.
- Final adoption of FY2023-2024 budget
- Purchase of 2023 Lifeline Ambulance for $373,260
- 10% deposit for new Steel Ejector Trailer ($99,087)
- Ordinance amendment on bulk items (Chapter 9, Section 9-58)
- Petition for sign variance fee waivers at three preserves
Spec. Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council is holding a special meeting with a single new business item: a resolution supporting legislation that would authorize financing for school construction and/or renovation. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed.
- Resolution in support of legislation authorizing financing for school construction and/or renovation
Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council met and unanimously approved the final budget for fiscal year 2023-2024, including tax rates for tangible and real estate property. The meeting was brief and focused solely on this budget approval before adjourning.
- Final budget for FY 2023-2024 approved at $26,262,301.00
- Real estate tax rate set at $13.66 per thousand
- Tangibles tax rate set at $18.01
- Motion passed unanimously by Councilmembers Cronin and Heckert
Town Council Budget Meeting
The Warren Town Council is holding its second budget meeting for fiscal year 2023-2024. The council will discuss and potentially act on the operating, capital, and wastewater management budgets, as well as revenues and the preliminary 2022/2023 budget. A first reading of a new ordinance on tax classifications is also on the agenda, along with discussion and action on related legislation. The council will also hold an executive session to discuss litigation in the case Pereira v. Warren.
- First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 7, Section 7-9 on tax classifications
- Discussion and action on legislation regarding tax classifications
- Approval of preliminary 2022/2023 budget
- Executive session on litigation update for Pereira v. Warren
- Operating, capital, and wastewater management budgets for 2023-2024
Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council will hold its regular meeting on February 14, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Town Council Chambers. The agenda includes a second reading of a rent control ordinance amendment regarding short-term residential rentals, several board appointments, and multiple contract approvals. The council will also discuss and take action on items such as new town signs, sewer improvements, and a Route 114 resilience study.
- Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article VI, Division 3, Section 4-144 (Short-Term Residential Rentals)
- Appointment of Alison Ring as interim Planning Board Administrative Officer and approval of amended professional services agreement (continued from Jan. 10)
- Request for extended hours for Carnaval Celebration by Clube Recreativo & Cultural Portuguese DeWarren (Feb. 18 and Mar. 4, 4 PM–2 AM)
- Request for Class F Beverage License (Beer & Wine) for Paint Night by Washington Lodge #3 Free Masons (Mar. 1, 6–9 PM, 39 Baker St.)
- Approval of $9,950.00 (Police Capital) and $9,450.00 (Capital Account) for new AC unit in Government Center server room
Special Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council is holding a special meeting to consider a single petition: a request for a yearly entertainment license from the Imago Foundation for the Arts, doing business as Imago Gallery of Art and Fine Craft, located at 36 Market Street. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items on the agenda.
- Request for yearly entertainment license from Imago Foundation for the Arts dba Imago Gallery of Art and Fine Craft, 36 Market Street
Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council is meeting to discuss the FY2023-2024 budget, including a public hearing to solicit resident input on goals and objectives. They will also consider a first reading of a rent control ordinance for short-term residential rentals, a transfer of a liquor license, and several appointments and contracts.
- Public hearing on FY2023-2024 budget goals and objectives
- First reading of ordinance on short-term residential rentals (rent control)
- Public hearing for transfer of BV Beverage and Victualling License from Crossroads Restaurant Corp. to VK Holdings, Inc. at 133 Market Street
- Ratification of Alison Ring as interim Planning Board Administrative Officer
- Discussion and action on bid for Storage, Bathrooms, Concession & Office Facilities at Burr's Hill Park