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The City of Warwick

Docket of the City Council


Special Meeting
For
May 13, 2015
@
Council Chambers
Warwick City Hall
3275 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886
4:30-5:30 P.M.
Donna Travis, President
Roll Call: 7/2 Council President Travis arrived at 4:45
Time: 4:38 PM
Salute To The Flag: Councilwoman Usler
1. Councilman Merolla concerned as to how this meeting came to be. Understands
there was a 48 hour notice.
Motion to open the meeting: Councilman Gallucci calls the meeting to order.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Vote:
Purpose of the Meeting: Warwick School Department Long Term Facilities Consultant
Presentation.
Executive Communications
1. Edward R. Frenette, AIA Principal/Senior VP for Symmes Maini & McKee Associates
will present to the Warwick School Department Long Term Facilities Plan to the
Warwick City Council.
Jennifer Ahearn - Introduction

Motion to Adjourn: Colantuono


Vote:
Time: 5:31 PM

The City of Warwick


Docket of the City Council
Regular Public Hearing Meeting
For
May 18, 2015
@
Council Chambers
Warwick City Hall
3275 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886
@ 7:00 P.M.
Donna Travis, President
Roll Call: 8/1 (Chadronet)
Time: 7:03 PM
Salute To The Flag: Brownie Troop 250 Lippitt School
Troop Leaders: Sarabeth Caddell and Jayme Bishop
Brownies: Sloan Evans, Kayleigh Caddell, Myra Schofield,
Samantha Vinacco, Lily Hall, Hannah Bishop, Jayden Moore

Executive Communications
1. Council President Travis announces the Memorial Day Parade on Monday that
begins at Bishop Hendricken High School.
2. Councilman Colantuono speaks of the Gaspee Day Arts & Crafts Festival
beginning on Saturday and the Parade that is scheduled for June 13, 2015 with
a road race before the parade.
3. Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson tells of the Brownies that toured City Hall last
week. They also did a mock City Council meeting Re: elementary school ending
at 5th or 6th grade. It was voted to end at 5th.
4. Councilwoman Usler has met with a junior from Toll Gate High School who has
legislation to bring to Council re: schools and council connection.
5. Councilman Ladouceur is also impressed with the high school student that he
and Councilwoman Usler met with.
6. Councilman Ladouceur presents Stephanie VanPatten with a proclamation. She
is active in PTA and thanks her for her dedication to the schools and her PTA
volunteer work.
7. Councilman Ladouceur presents a proclamation to Bill Nixon, founder of the
Warwick Neck Parade and at 85 years old an incredible athlete.
General Communications Public Comment
RULE 41.
After the General Communications and prior to the Consent
Calendar at each City Council Public Hearing meeting there shall be a fifteen
minute period during which citizens may comment about Warwick city
government issues subject to the following stipulations:
a) The total period of time for public comment shall be 15 minutes.
Comments need to be brief in order to allow as many citizens as possible
to participate.
b) The topics for comment shall be issues directly affecting City government.
c) City Council members will not respond to questions during the public
comment period.
d) The public comment session will terminate at the expiration of 15 minutes.
Waiver of this provision requires unanimous consent.
1. Richard Corrente thanks Councilman Merolla for standing up for Bob
Cushman. Are there any conflicting reports to Mr. Cushmans report? If
so, would they be allowed to speak?
2. Chris Ougheltree Lives on the Eastern part of the airport. Air monitor
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has been moved and should be put in a more westerly site. Winslow
Park- concerned about residential parking after it opens on August 1.
Was supposed to be only one access on Airport Road. No thru traffic,
should be reviewed. Concerned about speeding. How will the City
maintain these fields? Hopes there will be bags for animal waste and
human trash. There needs to be a neighborhood meeting with the
leagues about the noise (announcements and music).
3. Janice Pangman Thanks for RIAC meeting with neighbors. Wants a
no thru traffic on Warwick Avenue to Lakeshore. Driveways are
being used as a turn around and parking to use the walking path.
Many children in the neighborhood. Dangerous. Not happy that
Winslow Park is a done deal. Has devalued her property.
1. Announcement of Appointments none
2. Appointments Requiring Confirmation none
3. Consent Calendar
1. PCR 64-15 -Resolution Relative to Bids
(Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson)
Committee Report: (Finance): Favorable: Vella-Wilkinson
Action: Favorable
Moved by: Vella-Wilkinson
Seconded by: Colantuono
Adopted as Amended R-15-52
2. PCR-65-15 Resolution Relative to Claims
(Councilman Gallucci)
Committee Report: (Public Safety): Favorable: Gallucci
Action: Favorable
Moved by: Gallucci
Seconded by: Usler
Adopted R-15-51
Consent calendar vote: 7/0/1 (Solomon-Abstain)
PCR-66-15 Bid# 2015-268 Grass Seed Mixtures
Committee Report: Finance: Favorable: Vella-Wilkinson
Action: Favorable
Moved By: Vella-Wilkinson
Seconded by: Gallucci
Vote: 7/0/1 (Colantuono-Abstain)
Adopted R-15-53

PCR-67-15 Bid# 2013-66 State of RI Government Procurement Agreement


Committee Report: Finance:
Move to floor for discussion: Vella-Wilkinson
Action: Favorable
Moved By: Ladouceur
Seconded by: Colantuono
Vote: 8/0
Adopted R-15-54
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PCR-68-15 Bid# 2015-312 State of RI Computer Hardware


Committee Report: Finance
Move to floor for discussion: Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson
Action: Favorable
Moved by: Colantuono
Seconded by: Gallucci, Ladouceur
Vote: 8/0
Adopted R-15-55
PCR-69-15 Bid# 2015-313 State of RI Cisco Networking Equipment
Committee Report: Finance
Move to floor for discussion: Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson
Motion to amend: Solomon
Second: Ladouceur
Vote: 7/1 (Colantuono)
Motion as amended: Vella-Wilkinson
Seconded by: Gallucci, Ladouceur
Vote: 8/0
Adopted R-15-56
PCR-70-15 Bid# 2015-266 Precast Items for Manholes & Catch Basins
Committee Report: Finance: Favorable: Vella-Wilkinson
Action: Favorable
Moved by: Vella-Wilkinson
Seconded by: Colantuono, Gallucci
Vote: 7/0/1 (Merolla Abstain)
Adopted R-15-57
PCR-71-15 Bid# 2016-21 Minor Roof Repairs for Various City-Owned
Buildings
Committee Report: Finance: Favorable: Vella-Wilkinson
Action: Favorable
Moved by: Vella-Wilkinson
Seconded by: Colantuono, Gallucci
Motion to hold to 6-8-2015: Merolla
Seconded by: Colantuono
Vote: 8/0

PCR-72-15 Bid# 2015-311 Pant 2 Fire-Damaged Roll-Off Vehicles


Committee Report: Finance: Favorable: Vella-Wilkinson
Action: Favorable
Moved by: Vella-Wilkinson
Seconded by: Colantuono
Motion to hold to 6-8-2015: Merolla/motion withdrawn
Vote: 8/0
Adopted R-15-58
Recess: 9:37 9:43

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. PCO-10-15 Acceptance of Tax Payment a/o date of Post Mark
(Councilman Merolla)
FIRST PASSAGE
Committee Report: (Intergovernmental)
Move to floor for discussion: Councilman Gallucci
Action: Favorable
Moved by: Merolla
Seconded by: Gallucci
Action: Move to Hold 7-13-2015
Seconded by: Colantuono
Vote: 8/0
2. PCR-09-15 Bid #2015-140 Purchase and Install 3 Handicap Door Openers at
Pilgrim Senior Center (Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson )
Committee Report: Finance: Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson: Hold 6-8-2015
3. PCR-20-15 Federal Flood Map Review for Warwick
(Councilman Ladouceur)
Committee Report: Intergovernmental: Councilman Colantuono: Hold 6-8-2015
4. PCR-54-15 Easement on Railroad Row
(Councilman Gallucci)
Committee Report: Public Prop/Land Use:
Councilman Colantuono: Hold 6-8-2015

Unanimous Consent for May 18, 2015


Motion to Adjourn: Councilman Gallucci
Vote:
Time: 10:14 PM
Next Available Numbers:
PCR-66-15
PCO-14-15
DOCKET SESSION
Councilman Colantuono - Local 1651 FIN PCR-73-15
Councilman Colantuono - Local 305 FIN PCR-74-15
Councilman Colantuono - Lodge 7 FIN PCR-75-15
Councilman Colantuono, Councilman Solomon - DEM Open Space FIN PCR-76-15
Councilman Ladouceur - Available Funds Budget ORD PCO-14-15
Councilman Merolla DPW Director Appear IG PCR-77-15

The City of Warwick


Docket of the City Council
Regular Business Meeting
For
June 8, 2015
@
Council Chambers
Warwick City Hall
3275 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886
@ 7:00 P.M.
AMENDED
Donna Travis, President
Roll Call: 9/0
Time: 7:24 PM
Salute To The Flag: Councilman Merolla
Executive Communications
Per PCR-40-15, R-15-34, Raymond Cerrone of Jefferson Solutions, Inc. to give a
presentation and answer City Councils questions regarding the status of the Citys
liability for providing health insurance coverage to retired city employees (actuarial
valuation post employee benefits).

1. Councilman Colantuono announces that the 50th Gaspee Day Parade and Road
Race will be on Saturday and for those who are marching to be there early.
2. Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson adds that the Greenwood Volunteer Fire
Department, who is also in the Gaspee Parade, is having their annual spring
steak fry on Flag Day June 14. The tickets are $20.00.
General Communications A. Acceptance of minutes from council meetings held on:
1. April 6, 2015
Moved by:
Colantuono
Seconded by:
Vella-Wilkinson
Vote:
9 VV
2. April 7, 2015
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Vote:

Colantuono
Vella-Wilkinson
9 VV

3. April 13, 2015


Moved by:
Seconded by:
Vote:

Colantuono
Vella-Wilkinson
9 VV
1

4. May 11, 2015


Moved by:
Seconded by:
Vote:

Colantuono
Vella-Wilkinson
9 VV

1. Announcement of Appointments
Retirement Board
A. Brian S. Dunckley
27 North Street
Warwick, RI 02886
(Re-appointment)

Ward 8
Expires: June 1, 2018

B. Scott Lajoie
190 Country Club Drive
Warwick, RI 02889
(Re-appointment)

Ward 1
Expires: June 1, 2018

Warwick Housing Authority


C. Mark Doorley
54 Cedar Street
Warwick, RI 02818
(Re-appointment)

Ward 9
Expires: June 1, 2020

Pawtuxet River Authority


D. Paul DePetrillo
73 Pleasant View Road
Warwick, RI 02888
(Minority appointment)

Ward 1
Expires: June 1, 2018

2. Appointments Requiring Confirmation none


3. Consent Calendar
1. PCR- 78-15-Resolution Relative to Bids
(Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson)
Committee Report: Finance: Favorable: Vella-Wilkinson
Action:
Favorable
Moved by:
Vella-Wilkinson
Seconded by:
Colantuono
Adopted R-15-64

2. PCR- 79-15 Resolution Relative to Claims


(Councilman Gallucci)
Committee Report: Public Safety: Favorable: Gallucci
Action:
Favorable
Moved by:
Gallucci
Seconded by:
Ladouceur
Adopted R-15-61
3. PCR-80-15 Resolution Relative to Abatements
(Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson)
Committee Report: Finance: Favorable: Vella Wilkinson
Action:
Favorable
Moved by:
Vella-Wilkinson
Seconded by:
Colantuono, Chadronet, Gallucci
Adopted R-15-62
Consent calendar vote:

9/0

PCR-82-15 Bid# 2015-202 Frames, Grates and Covers


Committee Report: Finance: Favorable: Vella-Wilkinson
Action:
Favorable
Moved by:
Vella-Wilkinson
Seconded by:
Colantuono, Chadronet, Gallucci
Vote:
8/0/1 Merolla - Abstain
Adopted R-15-65
PCR-83-15 Bid# 2016-12 Dental Insurance
Committee Report: Finance: Moved without recommendation: Vella-Wilkinson
Action:
to floor for discussion
Moved by:
Colantuono
Seconded by:
Chadronet, Gallucci
No vote
Action:
Moved to suspend rules
Moved by:
Colantuono
Seconded by:
Vella-Wilkinson, Merolla, Gallucci
Vendors to speak on product:
Bob Knowles - Blue Cross Dental
Dr. Diane Monti-Markowski Blue Cross Dental
Joe Corney Delta Dental
Alan Lord West Bay Community Health Dental Bid
Action:
to recommend bid be awarded to Blue Cross
Moved by:
Solomon
Seconded by:
Ladouceur for discussion
Action:
to amend bid to be awarded to Blue Cross for 1 year
Moved by:
Solomon
Seconded by:
Vella-Wilkinson
Vote:
5/4
Action:
Favorable PCR-83-15 as amended
Moved by:
Vella-Wilkinson
Seconded by:
Solomon, Chadronet
Vote:
7/2
Adopted R-15-66
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PCR-84-15 Bid# 2016-13 Health Insurance


Committee Report: Finance: Favorable: Vella-Wilkinson
Action:
Favorable
Moved by:
Vella-Wilkinson
Seconded by:
Chadronet, Colantuono, Usler, Gallucci
Health Vendors Speakers
Allen Lord West Bay Community Health
Rob Calise Cornerstone Group
Ian Ridlon The RI Interlocal Risk Management Trust
Brian Lavallee, Director of Employees Benefits Trust/RI Interocal Risk Management Trust
(hand-outs given)
Action:
to award RI Interlocal Trust for 1 year
Moved by:
Colantuono
Seconded by:
Vella-Wilkinson
Vote:
5/4
Motion:
move as amended
Moved by:
Colantuono
Seconded by:
Vella-Wilkinson
Vote:
5/4
Adopted R-15-67
PCR-85-15 Bid# 2016-34 Quick Pro Dry
Committee Report: Finance: Favorable: Vella-Wilkinson
Action:
Favorable
Moved by:
Vella-Wilkinson
Seconded by:
Gallucci, Chadronet
Vote:
9/0
Adopted R-15-68
PCR-86-15 Bid# 2015-283 Dispatch Software
Committee Report: Finance: Favorable: Vella-Wilkinson
Action:
Favorable
Moved by:
Vella-Wilkinson
Seconded by:
Colantuono, Chadronet, Gallucci
Action:
Hold to June 15, 2015
Moved by:
Vella-Wilkinson
Seconded by:
Colantuono, Chadronet

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. PCO-08-15 Corporation Certificate of Good Standing Requirement for Bid
Submission (Councilman Solomon, Council President Travis, Councilwoman
Vella-Wilkinson)
Committee Report: Ordinance Second Passage - HOLD TO 6/15/2015
2. PCO-11-15 New Building Permit Fee
(Councilman Colantuono, Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson,
Council President Travis)
Committee Report: Finance: Second Passage as Amended - HOLD TO 6/15/2015

3. PCO-24-14 Tax Payments Discount for Pre-Pay


(Councilman Ladouceur)
Committee Report: Finance: First Passage - HOLD TO 6/15/2015
4. PCR-09-15 Bid #2015-140 Purchase and Install 3 Handicap Door Openers at
Pilgrim Senior Center (Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson )
Committee Report: Finance: HOLD TO 6/15/2015
5.

PCR-20-15 Federal Flood Map Review for Warwick


(Councilman Ladouceur)
Committee Report: Intergovernmental: HOLD TO 6/15/2015

6.

PCR-33-15 Opposition of House Bill 5257 Moorings


(Council President Travis, Councilman Colantuono, on behalf of Mayor)
Committee Report: Intergovernmental: HOLD TO 6/15/2015

7.

PCR-43-15 Purchase of Rescue Units and related Equipment


(Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson)
Committee Report: Finance: HOLD TO 6/15/2015

8.

PCR-47-15 Vote of No Confidence Regarding School Administrators


(Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson)
Committee Report: Intergovernmental: HOLD TO 6/15/2015

9. PCR-54-15 Easement on Railroad Row


(Councilman Gallucci)
Committee Report: Public Prop/Land Use: HOLD TO 6/15/2015

10. PCR-71-15 Bid# 2016-21 Minor Roof Repairs for Various City-Owned
Buildings (Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson)
Committee Report: Finance: HOLD TO 6/15/2015
NEW BUSINESS
1. PCO-14-15 Available Funds in Budget
(Councilman Ladouceur)
Committee Report: Ordinance: First Passage: HOLD TO 6/15/2015
2. PCR-62-15 Support of House Bill H6025 Sexual Offender Registration
(Councilman Colantuono, Council President Travis)
Committee Report: Intergovernmental: HOLD TO 6/15/2015
3. PCR-63-15 Support of House Bill H6051 & S-0821
(Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson)
Committee Report: Intergovernmental: HOLD TO 6/15/2015

4. PCR-73-15 Ratification of the July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018 Collective


Bargaining Agreement Local 1651, Council 94
(Councilman Colantuono, on behalf of Mayor)
Committee Report: Finance: HOLD TO 6/15/2015
5. PCR-74-15 Ratification of the July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018 Collective
Bargaining Agreement Local 305, IAFF
(Councilman Colantuono, on behalf of Mayor)
Committee Report: Finance: HOLD TO 6/15/2015
6. PCR-75-15 Ratification of the July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018 Collective
Bargaining Agreement Lodge 7, FOP
(Councilman Colantuono, on behalf of Mayor)
Committee Report: Finance HOLD TO 6/15/2015
7. PCR-76-15 Department of Environmental Management Open Space Grant
Supplemental Funding
(Councilman Solomon, Councilman Colantuono)
Committee Report: Finance: HOLD TO 6/15/2015
8. PCR-77-15 Requesting the Director of The Department of Public Works to
Discuss the Truck Fires
(Councilman Merolla)
Committee Report: Intergovernmental: HOLD TO 6/15/2015
FOR REFERRAL AND ADVERTISING
None
Unanimous Consent for June 8, 2015
1. PCR-81-15 Resolution Relative to Police Department
2015 Byrne JAG Grant (Councilman Colantuono)
Motion:
Seconded by:
Vote:
Adopted R-15-63

Favorable
Vella-Wilkinson
9/0

Motion to Adjourn: Councilman Solomon invokes rule 21


Vote:
Time: 11:45 PM
Next available numbers: PCR-82-15
PCO-15-15
DOCKET SESSION

The City of Warwick


Docket of the City Council
Regular Public Hearing Meeting
For
June 15, 2015
@
Council Chambers
Warwick City Hall
3275 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886
@ 7:00 P.M.
Donna Travis, President
Roll Call:
8/0 (Chadronet)
Time: 7:05 PM
Salute To The Flag: Marie T. Ahlert
Executive Communications
General Communications Marie T. Ahlert, City Clerk - Final City Council Meeting before retiring
1. Councilman Colantuono thanks Council Members for Marching in the Gaspee
Parade and also commends the Police, Fire and Public Works Departments for
an excellent job. He was told it was the best parade from a Cranston
Councilman. He also recognizes Marie Ahlert for her outstanding job as City
Clerk and Thanks her.
2. Council President Travis thanks Marie for being a great employee and friend.
3. Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson thanks Marie for what she has done for the City,
as an advocate for the Trudeau Center and as an advocate for the veterans of
the City of Warwick. Councilwoman salutes Marie.
4. Councilman Ladouceur requests that Marie sing and record the Anthem for the
Council to remember her by, and thanks her for her service and direction,
responding to emails late at night and appreciates all of the help she has given
him.
5. Councilman Gallucci shares with Marie that it has been a long time, since 1993,
and it has been his honor and pleasure to support and recommend her
nomination for city clerk. and after all these years it has been the right choice.
She is acknowledged as running the best City Clerks office in the State.
6. Councilwoman Usler says that Marie was the first person she met after
becoming a Council Member and tells how nice Marie is, amazing at her job and
wishes her the best in the future.
7. Councilman Merolla tells that for 17 years, Marie has always been right there
with a straightforward answer and was very helpful to the Council Members. That
her foresight in thinking has not only benefited the City of Warwick, but also the
State of RI. The Probate system is commended around the state and other
Clerks offices turn to Marie for advice. The City is going to need more than two
people to replace her and he wishes her well in her retirement.
8. Councilman Solomon remembers back in 1993, that Marie as a young lady had a
thirst for knowledge and Ted Sheehan said she will do well and he was right.
Today, she is still a young lady, with a wealth of knowledge that she has shared
and thanks her for her services over the years.
PUBLIC COMMENT
RULE 41.
After the General Communications and prior to the Consent
Calendar at each City Council Public Hearing meeting there shall be a fifteen
minute period during which citizens may comment about Warwick city
government issues subject to the following stipulations:
a) The total period of time for public comment shall be 15 minutes.
Comments need to be brief in order to allow as many citizens as possible
to participate.
b) The topics for comment shall be issues directly affecting City government.
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c) City Council members will not respond to questions during the public
comment period.
d) The public comment session will terminate at the expiration of 15 minutes.
Waiver of this provision requires unanimous consent.
1. Don Fife Ward 1 He knew Maries parents after he retired and they were
the nicest people you could meet. Marie had told him to stay out of
politics. He wishes Marie well, approaches the bench and presents her
with flowers.
2. Roy Dempsey Ward 1 Wishes a good retirement to Marie. He says that
a lot of things should be discussed. Employees havent received wage
increases in 3 years and they should be allowed. The upcoming
increases are not over the board. The tax rate is going up by 3.4% to
raise 4 million dollars in revenues, where only 1.4 million is going to
compensation. Also pulling 3 million dollars from the surplus which makes
it 7 million dollars coming into to the city and only 1.4 going to
compensation. The compensation is not causing the citys problems and
the employees appreciate the problems that the city is facing and even if
the contracts pass that the Council should work with the employees to get
the finances under control. Jefferson Solutions, at last meeting addressed
debt and we should work together to solve.
3. John Kennedy Ward 1 Jefferson Solutions did a good job with the
presentation at last meeting. Buzz words were 20% co-pay, which was
used 15 years ago in the private sector which now the buzz word is 35%
with a $4000 copay. Zero.00% raise increases in the last 9 years in the
private sector. You cant ask people that arent getting raises to pay for
other people to get raises. Unless the problem is tackled now, the City is
chasing residents away.
4. Jerry DiDonato Ward 1 Thanks the Council for the opportunity to be
there. He has some issues with the Warwick Police Department. He had
an incident in February of 2012, He was threatened, but was told he could
not file a complaint because the Officer did not witness it. Next night, his
home was shot, bullet misses his wife and 18 month old grandson she
was holding, next night tires slashed, a trail of blood was left. Police took
samples, but nothing was done because he was told that the Police did
not have that type of database and later told that there was no money to
do it. Mr. DiDonato brought suit against 2 individuals. His family is in
danger yet the City gives out bonuses. A records clerk was served and did
not appear, but then was subpoenaed to appear. The clerk initially did not
remember that she was served to appear, but since no records were on
file, she did not appear the first time. Did not move forward on contempt
charge. Captain Coffey was subpoenaed and appeared at the deposition
with many papers in which Mr. DiDonatos name appeared 22 times
where he had brought suit against the defendants. The defendants hired
private investigator retired Warwick Police Officer Earl Hodson to do a
background check on Mr. DiDonato in summer of 2012. During this
investigation Mr. Hodson was told that Mr. DiDonato was poisoning dogs
in Governor Francis Farms area. The report was given to the Warwick
Police Department. The police reached out to the Warwick Beacon in
which several articles were published regarding the poisoning of dogs.
The police solicited individuals and several complaints were filed against
Mr. DiDonato. Nothing was ever found, but the matter at hand is how they
went about doing this. The actions from the police department have
polarized Mr. DiDonatos family. Eggs have been thrown at his house, car
doors have been kicked in due to the fact that people think that he
poisoned the dogs. Jerry sent the Warwick Police Department a check for
$5000.00 to take a polygraph to rectify the situation. Mr. DiDonato feels
that the Police sounded the alarm before the investigation based on an
assumption from an individual that they know is a problem.
Public Hearing
Motion to open the public hearing relative to the three ratifications of Collective
Bargaining Agreements PCR-73-15, PCR-74-15 and PCR-75-15: Solomon
Seconded by:
Colantuono, Ladouceur, Vella-Wilkinson
Vote:
2

1. PCR-73-15 Ratification of the July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018 Collective


Bargaining Agreement Local 1651, Council 94
(Councilman Colantuono, on behalf of Mayor)
Committee Report: Finance: Favorable-Vella-Wilkinson
Speaking: Eric Falcofsky Police President Lodge 7 FOP
Scott Small, President Local 1651, Council 94
Roy Dempsey Ward 1
Motion to close public hearing:
Seconded by:
Vote:
Action:
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Vote:
Adopted R-15-69

Solomon
Usler, Ladouceur, Colantuono
8VV
Favorable
Vella-Wilkinson
Colantuono, Gallucci, Ladouceur
7/1 (Merolla)

2. PCR-74-15 Ratification of the July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018 Collective


Bargaining Agreement Local 305, IAFF
(Councilman Colantuono, on behalf of Mayor)
See PCR-73-15
Committee Report: Finance: Favorable Vella-Wilkinson
Action:
Favorable
Moved by:
Vella-Wilkinson
Seconded by:
Colantuono, Usler, Gallucci
Vote:
7/1 (Merolla)
Adopted R-15-70
3. PCR-75-15 Ratification of the July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018 Collective
Bargaining Agreement Lodge 7, FOP
(Councilman Colantuono, on behalf of Mayor)
See PCR-73-15
Committee Report: Finance: Favorable Vella-Wilkinson
Action:
Favorable
Moved by:
Vella-Wilkinson
Seconded by:
Colantuono, Usler, Gallucci
Vote:
7/1 (Merolla)
Adopted R-15-71
1. Announcement of Appointments none
2. Appointments Requiring Confirmation none
Recess: 8:50 PM 9:03 PM
3. Consent Calendar

1. PCR 87-15 -Resolution Relative to Bids


(Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson)
Committee Report: Finance: Favorable Vella-Wilkinson
Action:
Favorable
Moved by:
Vella-Wilkinson
Seconded by:
Colantuono, Gallucci
Consent Calendar Vote: 8/0
Adopted R-15-79
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PCR-88-15 Bid# 2016-41 Security System Monitoring and Maintenance


Committee Report: Finance: Favorable - Colantuono
Action:
Favorable
Moved by:
Colantuono
Seconded by:
Gallucci
Vote:
7/0/1 (Vella-Wilkinson abstain)
Adopted R-15-80
PCR-89-15 Bid# 2016-28 Fire Department Rescue Collections
Committee Report: Finance: Favorable Vella-Wilkinson
Action:
Favorable
Moved by:
Vella-Wilkinson
Seconded by:
Colantuono, Gallucci
Vote:
no vote
Motion to suspend rules to allow vendors to speak
Moved by:
Colantuono
Seconded by:
Merolla
Speaking: Vendor: The Dawson Group, Kimberly Dawson
Vendor: Comstar, Jeff Tassi
Move to amend:
Vella-Wilkinson
Seconded by:
Colantuono, Merolla, Usler
Vote:
8/0
Move as amended:
Vella-Wilkinson
Seconded:
Colantuono, Ladouceur, Usler
Vote:
8/0
Adopted R-15-81
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. PCO-24-14 Tax payments (Councilman Ladouceur) First passage
Committee Report: Finance: MOVE TO PENDING- Ladouceur
2. PCO-08-15 Corporation Certificate of Good Standing Requirement for Bid
Submission (Councilman Solomon, Council President Travis, Councilwoman
Vella-Wilkinson)
SECOND PASSAGE
Committee Report: Ordinance: Favorable
Action:
Favorable
Moved by:
Solomon
Seconded by:
Colantuono, Vella-Wilkinson
Vote:
8/0
Adopted O-15-6
3. PCO-11-15 New Building Permit Fee (Councilman Colantuono, Councilwoman
Vella-Wilkinson, Council President Travis)
SECOND PASSAGE AS AMENDED
Committee Report: Finance: Favorable - Vella-Wilkinson
Action:
Favorable
Moved by:
Colantuono
Seconded by:
Vella-Wilkinson, Ladouceur, Usler
Vote:
7/0/1 (Ladouceur abstain)
Adopted O-15-7
4. PCO-14-15 Available Funds in Budget (Councilman Ladouceur)
FIRST PASSAGE
Committee Report: Ordinance: HOLD TO JULY 13, 2015
5. PCR-58-14 Lease Agreement for Conimicut Shoals Lighthouse
(Councilman Solomon, Councilman Colantuono)
Committee Report: Public Property: WITHDRAWN - Solomon
Action:
Withdraw
Moved by:
Solomon
Seconded by:
Colantuono
Vote:
8/0
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6. PCR-96-14 Solar Powered Trash Receptacles and Recycling Receptacles


(Councilman Colantuono on behalf of Mayor Avedisian)
Committee Report: Intergovernmental: MOVE TO PENDING - Colantuono
7. PCR-09-15 Bid #2015-140 Purchase and Install 3 Handicap Door Openers
at Pilgrim Senior Center (Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson )
Committee Report: Finance: Favorable: Vella-Wilkinson
Action:
Favorable
Moved by:
Vella-Wilkinson
Seconded by:
Colantuono, Gallucci
Vote:
8/0
Adopted R-15-72
8. PCR-20-15 Federal Flood Map Review for Warwick
(Councilman Ladouceur)
Committee Report: Intergovernmental: HOLD TO JULY 13, 2015
9. PCR-33-15 Opposition of House Bill 5257 Moorings
(Council President Travis, Councilman Colantuono, on behalf of Mayor)
Committee Report: Intergovernmental: Favorable
Action:
Favorable
Moved by:
Colantuono
Seconded by:
Vella-Wilkinson
Vote:
no vote
HOLD TO JULY 13, 2015
10. PCR-43-15 Purchase of Rescue Units and related Equipment
(Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson)
Committee Report: Finance: MOVE TO PENDING Vella-Wilkinson
11. PCR-47-15 Vote of No Confidence Regarding School Administrators
(Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson)
Committee Report: Intergovernmental: HOLD TO JULY 13, 2015
12. PCR-54-15 Easement on Railroad Row
(Councilman Gallucci)
Committee Report: Public Prop/Land Use: HOLD TO JULY 13, 2015
13. PCR-62-15 Support of House Bill H6025 Sexual Offender Registration
(Councilman Colantuono, Council President Travis)
Committee Report: Intergovernmental:
Action:
Favorable
Moved by:
Colantuono
Seconded by:
Vella-Wilkinson, Usler, Gallucci
Vote:
8/0
Adopted R-15-73
14. PCR-63-15 Support of House Bill H6051 & S-0821
(Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson)
Committee Report: Intergovernmental: Favorable Colantuono
Action:
Favorable
Moved by:
Vella-Wilkinson
Seconded by:
Gallucci, Usler
Move to suspend rules to allow speaker
Moved by:
Vella-Wilkinson
Seconded by:
Solomon, Colantuono
Vote:
8 VV
Speaker: Rob Rock, Director of Elections, State of Rhode Island
Vote:
8/0
Adopted R-15-74

15. PCR-71-15 Bid# 2016-21 Minor Roof Repairs for Various City-Owned
Buildings (Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson)
Committee Report: Finance: Favorable Vella-Wilkinson
Action:
Favorable
Moved by:
Vella-Wilkinson
Seconded by:
Colantuono, Gallucci
Vote:
8/0
Adopted R-15-75
16. PCR-76-15 Department of Environmental Management Open Space Grant
Supplemental Funding
(Councilman Solomon, Councilman Colantuono)
Committee Report: Finance: Favorable Vella-Wilkinson
Action:
Favorable
Moved by:
Solomon
Seconded by:
Colantuono, Gallucci
Vote:
8/0
Adopted R-15-76
17. PCR-77-15 Requesting the Director of The Department of Public Works to
Discuss the Truck Fires
(Councilman Merolla)
Committee Report: Intergovernmental: Favorable - Colantuono
Move to amend
Moved by:
Merolla
Seconded by:
Colantuono
Vote:
8/0
Move as amended
Moved by:
Merolla
Seconded by:
Colantuono
Vote:
8/0
Adopted R-15-77
18. PCR-86-15 Bid# 2015-283 Computer Aided Dispatch Software
(Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson)
Committee Report: Finance
Action:
Favorable
Moved by:
Vella-Wilkinson
Seconded by:
Colantuono, Gallucci
Vote:
8/0
Adopted R-15-78
Unanimous Consent for June 15, 2015
NONE
Motion to Adjourn: Gallucci
Vote:
Time: 10:30 PM
Next Available Numbers:
PCR-88-15
PCO-15-15
DOCKET SESSION
Councilman Colantuono
Chapter 8 Building Regulations Special Flood ORD PCO-15-15
OPEB FIN PCR-90-15

CLAIMS DOCKET
FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
July 13, 2015

1. Juli McIntosh
11 Collingworth Drive
Warwick, RI 02886
Claim: Pothole on Child Lane damaged tires.
Estimates:
Tarbox Hyundai
Melvins Tire Pros
Town Fair Tire

$402.21
$258.94
$153.19

MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
VOTE:

APPROVED ____________ DENIED _____________ HOLD ___________

The City of Warwick


Docket of the City Council
Regular Business / Public Hearing Meeting
For
July 13, 2015
@
Council Chambers
Warwick City Hall
3275 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886
@ 7:00 P.M.
Donna Travis, President
Roll Call:
Time:
Salute To The Flag:
Executive Communications
Quarterly Reports
1. Dan ORourke - Water Department
2. Janine Burke - WSA

General Communications A. Acceptance of minutes from council meetings held on:


1. May 13, 2015
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Vote:
2. May 18, 2015
Moved by:
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Vote:
3. May 27, 2015
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Vote:
4. May 28, 2015
Moved by:
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Vote:
5. May 29, 2015
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6. June 1, 2015
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7. June 3, 2015
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8. June 8, 2015
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9. June 15, 2015
Moved by:
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Public Hearings
RULE 41.
After the General Communications and prior to the Consent
Calendar at each City Council Public Hearing meeting there shall be a fifteen
minute period during which citizens may comment about Warwick city
government issues subject to the following stipulations:
a) The total period of time for public comment shall be 15 minutes.
Comments need to be brief in order to allow as many citizens as possible
to participate.
b) The topics for comment shall be issues directly affecting City government.
c) City Council members will not respond to questions during the public
comment period.
d) The public comment session will terminate at the expiration of 15 minutes.
Waiver of this provision requires unanimous consent.
Public Comments

1. Announcement of Appointments none


2. Appointments Requiring Confirmation none
3. Consent Calendar

1. PCR- 91-15-Resolution Relative to Bids


(Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson)
Committee Report: Finance:
Action:
Moved by:
Seconded by:

2. PCR- 92-15 Resolution Relative to Claims


(Councilman Gallucci)
Committee Report: Public Safety:
Action:
Moved by:
Seconded by:

3. PCR-93-15 Resolution Relative to Abatements


(Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson)
Committee Report: Finance:
Action:
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Consent calendar vote:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. PCO-10-15 Acceptance of Tax Payment a/o date of Post Mark
(Councilman Merolla)
FIRST PASSAGE
Committee Report: Intergovernmental:
Action:
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Vote:
2. PCO-14-15 Available Funds in Budget
(Councilman Ladouceur)
FIRST PASSAGE
Not Drafted
Committee Report: Ordinance:

3.

PCR-20-15 Federal Flood Map Review for Warwick


(Councilman Ladouceur)
Not Drafted
Committee Report: Intergovernmental

4.

PCR-33-15 Opposition of House Bill 5257 Moorings


(Council President Travis, Councilman Colantuono, on behalf of Mayor)
Committee Report: Intergovernmental:
Action:
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Vote:

5. PCR-47-15 Vote of No Confidence Regarding School Administrators


(Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson)
Committee Report: Intergovernmental:
Action:
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Vote:
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6. PCR-48-15 Resolution to Create a Warwick Charter Review Commission


(Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson)
Not Drafted
Committee Report: Intergovernmental:

7. PCR-51-15 Planning Department to Join Community Septic System Loan


Program (Councilman Merolla)
Not Drafted
Committee Report: Intergovernmental:

8. PCR-54-15 Easement on Railroad Row


(Councilman Gallucci)
Not Drafted
Committee Report: Public Prop/Land Use:

NEW BUSINESS
1. PCO-15-15 Amendment to Code of Ordinance Chapter 8 Buildings Section
8.5 Special FloodHazard Ordinance
(Councilman Colantuono)
FIRST PASSAGE
Drafted
Committee Report: Ordinance
Action:
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Vote:

2. PCR-90-15 Short Term Committee to Review OPEB


(Councilman Colantuono)
Not Drafted
Committee Report: Finance

FOR REFERRAL AND ADVERTISING


None

Unanimous Consent for July 13, 2015

Motion to Adjourn:
Vote:
Time:
Next available numbers: PCR-94-15
PCO-16-15

DOCKET SESSION

Finance Committee Agenda


For
July 13, 2015
@ 5:00 PM
Warwick City Hall
3275 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886
Chair Person: Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson
Member:
Councilman Gallucci
Member:
Councilman Colantuono
Time Started:
Time Ended:
1. PCR-39-15 Resolution Relative to Abatements
(Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson)
Committee Report: Finance
Action:
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Vote:

2. PCR-90-15 Short Term Committee to Review OPEB


(Councilman Colantuono)
Committee Report: Finance
Action:
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Vote:

Intergovernmental Committee Agenda


For
July 13, 2015
@ 6:20 PM
Warwick City Hall
3275 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886

Chair Person: Councilman Colantuono


Member:
Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson
Member:
Councilman Chadronet
Time Started:
Time Ended:

1. PCO-10-15 Acceptance of Tax Payment a/o date of Post Mark


(Councilman Merolla)
Committee Report: Intergovernmental
Action:
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Vote:

2. PCR-20-15 Federal Flood Map Review for Warwick


(Councilman Ladouceur)
Committee Report: (Intergovernmental)
Not Drafted
Action:
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Vote:

3. PCR-33-15 Opposition of House Bill 5257 Moorings


(Council President Travis, Councilman Colantuono, on behalf of Mayor)
Committee Report: Intergovernmental:
Action:
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Vote:

4. PCR-47-15 Vote of No Confidence Regarding School Administrators


(Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson)
Committee Report: Intergovernmental:
Action:
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Vote:

5. PCR-48-15 Resolution to Create a Warwick Charter Review Commission


(Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson)
Committee Report: Intergovernmental:
Action:
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Vote:

6. PCR-51-15 Planning Department to Join Septic System Loan Program


(Councilman Merolla)
Committee Report: Intergovernmental:
Action:
Moved by:
Seconded by:
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Ordinance Committee Agenda


For
July 13, 2015
@ 6:00 PM
Warwick City Hall
3275 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886

Chair Person: Councilman Gallucci


Member:
Councilman Colantuono
Member:
Councilman Ladouceur

Time Started:
Time Ended:

1. PCO-14-15 Available Funds in Budget


(Councilman Ladouceur)
Committee Report: Ordinance
FIRST PASSAGE
Not Drafted
Action:
Moved by:
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Vote:

2. PCO-15-15 Amendment to Code of Ordinance Chapter 8 Buildings Section


8.5 Special Flood Hazard Ordinance
(Councilman Colantuono)
FIRST PASSAGE

Action:
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Vote:

Public Properties, Land Use Committee and Community Affairs


July 13, 2015
@ 6:40 PM
Warwick City Hall
3275 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886

Chair Person: Councilman Colantuono


Member:
Councilman Chadronet
Member:
Councilman Solomon
Time Started:
Time Ended:

1. PCR-54-15 Easement on Railroad Row


(Councilman Gallucci)
Committee Report: Public Prop/Land Use
Not Drafted
Action:
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Vote:

Wastewater Treatment Facility Influent Sewer Rehabilitation


Progress Report
June, 2015

Development of Contract Documents


Resolve comments and make final edits to drawings and specifications. The week of June 15 is
targeted to complete final edits and furnish bid documents.
WSA finalized Sewer Easement Access Agreement with Plan Way Properties on eastern side of I95.
Upcoming activities:
Bidding
WSA to place advertisement for bids.
WSA to obtain Prevailing Wage Rates.
Bid Schedule:
o Furnish Bid Documents to WSA June 18
o Advertise week of June 22
o Plans available June 25
o Mandatory Pre-bid Conference 10:00 a.m. July 7
o Bidder Questions accepted until 10:00 a.m. July 13
o Issue addendum (Pre-bid Conference Minutes and Answers to Bidder Questions) July 15
o Bid Opening 10:00 a.m. July 21
Contract Award
Attend bid opening and prepare tabulation of bids.
Evaluate bids and issue Recommendation to Award letter prior to Tentative Contract Award
and Notice to Proceed at the July 23 WSA Board Meeting.
Construction Services
Provide Office Construction Administration and full time Resident Engineering services under an
amendment to the Design Contract
Contractor mobilization is estimated to be 2 to 4 weeks after contract award.

WARWICK SEWER AUTHORITY


CONTRACT 91: PHOSPHORUS REMOVAL UPGRADE / FLOOD
CONTROL AND MITIGATION
MAY/JUNE 2015 PROGRESS REPORT
June 12, 2015
This Progress Report summarizes activity between May 16, 2015 and June12, 2015 on Contract 91:
Phosphorus Removal Upgrade/Flood Control & Mitigation Project, and provides a four week look ahead.
Construction Progress
Overall, the project is approximately 53% complete;
Continued to provide construction administration services such as reviewing and processing
RFIs, shop drawings, change order proposals and contractor applications for payment; and field
observation and specialty staff site visits for Building Code compliance;
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Held twelfth progress meeting on June 5 with Hart and WSA;


Phosphorus Building, Levee and Other Work :
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Phosphorus Building: masonry work is ongoing; tank tightness testing continues;


completed waterproofing and insulation of exterior concrete surfaces and backfilled
exterior foundation; initiated installation of mechanical equipment and piping;

Biological Tanks: all mixer work is substantially complete;

Inlet Building: all screen work is substantially complete;

Center Clarifiers: equipment delivered to the site; painting initiated;

Thickened Sludge Pump Station: piping work ongoing;

Levee Work: No progress.

Four Week Look Ahead-Phosphorus Building and Other Work


Continue masonry work, equipment and piping installation; complete tank tightness testing;
Center Clarifiers: continue painting; initiate installation of equipment;
Thickened Sludge Pump Station: continue internal piping work;
Utility Building: initiate rotary sludge thickener work pending approval of CO# 11;
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Next progress meeting scheduled for July 9 .


Four Week Look Ahead-Levee
Place final layers of impervious fill and top with loam and seed.

PCO-10-15

THE CITY OF WARWICK


STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

CHAPTER 74
TAXATION
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
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Date.................................

Approved............................................................................Mayor
Be it ordained by the City of Warwick:
Section I. Chapter 56 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Warwick is hereby amended to
add the following:
Sec. 74-4. Processing of tax payments.
All payments of taxes received by mail shall be credited to a taxpayers account as of the
date of the United States Postal Service postmark on the envelope containing the payment.
Section II. This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication as prescribed by law.

SPONSORED BY:

COUNCILMAN MEROLLA

COMMITTEE:

ORDINANCE

PCO-15-15

THE CITY OF WARWICK

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Approved.Mayor

AN ORDINANCE REGARDING SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS


Be it ordained by the City of Warwick:
SECTION I. Chapter 8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Warwick is hereby amended by
adding thereto the following section:
Sec. 8.5.2

Applicability

Section A. Special Flood Hazard Areas


The Special Flood Hazard Areas are herein established as a floodplain overlay district. The District includes all special flood hazard areas within the City of Warwick designated as Zone A,
AE, AH, AO, A99, V, or VE on the Kent County Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Digital
FIRM issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the administration of
the National Flood Insurance Program. The map panels of the Kent County FIRM that are wholly or partially within the City of Warwick are panel numbers: 44003C0038G, 44003C0136G,
44003C0138G, 44003C0155G dated December 3, 2010: and 44003C0131H, 44003C0132H,
44003C0133H, 44003C0134H, 44003C0137H, 44003C0139H, 44003C0141H, 44003C0142H,
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44003C0129H, 44003C0129J, dated October 2, 2015. The exact boundaries of the District may
be defined by the 100-year base flood elevations shown on the FIRM and further defined by the
Kent County Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report dated September 18, 2013, October 2, 2015.
The office of the Building Official is responsible for floodplain management. The FIRM and FIS
report and any revisions thereto are incorporated herein by reference and are on file with the Department of City Planning.
SECTION II. This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication as prescribed by
law.
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMAN COLANTUONO
ON BEHALF OF MAYOR AVEDISIAN
COMMITTEE:
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THE CITY OF WARWICK


STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL


NO.................................

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APPROVED....................................................................MAYOR

RESOLUTION OF NO CONFIDENCE IN ADMINISTRATORS OF THE WARWICK


SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Resolved that,
WHEREAS, the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Warwick are
matters of paramount importance to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the educators, administrators and School Committee members in the Warwick
School District hold the public trust and responsibility for professional practices that should
demonstrate ethical conduct in the education and treatment of Warwick students; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Warwick wholly expect a student-centered school district where
children will learn and flourish in a safe, courteous environment that is free from all forms of
harassment and bullying from their peers and all adults; and
WHEREAS, Rhode Island Department of Education Bylaws G-14-2 requires the Local
Educational Agency to create a climate of safety, security and belonging for all students and adults,
thereby establishing an environment that builds respectful relationships, enhances productive
learning and teaching, promotes school engagement and academic success; and
WHEREAS, protocols have been established to ensure each RI school district conforms to
statewide standards while individual administrators, staff and educators do not breach proper
boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the Rhode Island Educator Code of Professional Responsibility emphasizes the
requirement to maintain a professional relationship with students at all times, both in and outside the
classroom; and
WHEREAS, evaluation criterion for administrators and educators includes the demonstration
of respect for everyone in all actions and interactions; advocating for students best interests; acting
ethically and with integrity while following all school district and state policies; and modeling strong
leadership qualities while engaging in actions that reflect the values of the district; and

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WHEREAS, a recently suspended Gorton Junior High School teacher violated temporal,
communication and relationship boundaries in addition to prevention of sexual harassment policies
with two female students when he drew a picture of a penis on one girl and feces on another. Said
action could be construed as child endangerment, could cause emotional damage to the child which
could lead to a lack of self esteem, serve to desensitize children to inappropriate conduct between
adults and children, encourage instances of sexual harassment, lay a foundation of bullying and
name-calling by fellow students and confuse students regarding respectful and socially acceptable
behavior; and
WHEREAS, the Superintendent of the Warwick School District, Director of Secondary
Education and Compliance Officer failed to take suitable measures in this flagrant and outrageous
violation of State and District policies, including mandatory reporting to DCYF, in further violation
of the public trust. This lack of decisive disciplinary action arbitrarily places the teachers needs
above the students interests, broadcasts the message that selective inappropriate touching of students
and sexualizing the workplace/classroom is tolerated while creating an ethical, respectful learning
environment for children is optional. Furthermore, the Superintendents description of said teacher as
having an unblemished record is an affront to the entire Warwick School District.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Warwick City Council hereby takes a vote
of No Confidence in the leadership abilities of the current Superintendent, Director of Secondary
Education and District Compliance Officer for failure to consistently enforce standards and policies
designed to ensure a safe and respectful environment for children. There is no confidence in the
Superintendent, Director of Secondary Education and District Compliance Officer to take consistent
appropriate disciplinary action in instances of sexual harassment/bullying of students by teachers.
There is no confidence in the Superintendent, Director of Secondary Education and District
Compliance Officer to provide consistent full disclosure to the Warwick School Committee on the
misconduct of School District employees that may result in litigation. There is no confidence in the
Superintendent, Director of Secondary Education and District Compliance Officer to provide
consistent full disclosure to the Mayor of the City of Warwick on the misconduct of School District
employees that may result in litigation. There is no confidence in the Superintendent, Director of
Secondary Education and District Compliance Officer to present consistent truthful characterization
of School District employees.
The City Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to the Members of the
School Committee of the City of Warwick.
This Resolution shall take effect upon passage.

SPONSORED BY:

COUNCILWOMAN VELLA-WILKINSON
COUNCILWOMAN USLER
COUNCIL PRESIDENT TRAVIS

COMMITTEE:

INTERGOVERMENTAL

Warwick Wastewater Treatment Plant Levee Project


Warwick, Rhode Island
Pare Project No. 15069.00
___________________________________________________________________________________

Project Progress Update No. 1


The following activities have occurred since receiving notification to proceed:
On June 5th PARE engineers met with facility staff and representative from the contractor to discuss
the project and schedule. PARE and the contractor walked the site and reviewed specific areas of
concern, discussed possible solutions, and reviewed the work completed to date.
PARE engineers reviewed the current permit from RIDOT to facilitate the interface of the north end
of the levee with the embankment for Interstate 95. PARE has contacted RIDOT to commence
discussions relative to amending the existing permit/
PARE engineers gathered available reports from previous studies and commenced the development of
subsurface profiles and embankment profiles to facilitate design
PARE received topographic plans and CAD files from AECOM.
PARE contacted RIDEM to continue previous discussions relative to the revised footprint of the levee.
o PARE summarized the problems encountered during installation of the approved fiberglass
sheeting floodwall and indicated that the current approach would raise the earthen levee
where the sheeting was originally planned to be used. RIDEM was generally agreeable to this
approach in light of the problems with the sheeting. PARE discussed the outboard vs.
inboard options and RIDEM was generally agreeable with a permit modification if all of the
work could be done inboard. If any permanent work is necessary in wetlands or beyond the
approved limit of disturbance on the outboard side, RIDEM indicated that a new
Insignificant Alteration permit would be needed. While it was agreed that we all would much
rather stay away from a Significant Alteration permit, he could not rule out the possibility that
such would be necessary. In short, the level of permitting will be heavily dependent on the
specific design.
PARE commenced the development of four typical cross sections;
o New Levee Construction along the north side
o Raising the existing levee with all fill along the inboard (plant) side
o Raising the existing levee with inboard fill and a precast T-Wall at critical locations
o Raising the existing levee with cap that includes inboard and outboard fill.
PARE obtained a copy of the secant wall design for the southernmost clarifier which is an area of
concern.
PARE commenced layout of the levee extension along the northern limits. Currently the alignment
can stay within the approved easement from RIDOT, however the administration parking lot and
utility pole may be impacted. PARE is continuing design.
Two- Week Look Ahead
Complete geotechnical review and cross section evaluations
Develop and submit Geotechnical Design Basis Report
Commence review of yard drainage impacts
Commence hydraulic evaluation
Continue communications with RIDEM ad RIDOT

FY15 Budget
$0
$1,904,043
$65,000
$10,000
$11,280
$792,214
$9,800
$16,100
$3,350
$31,050
$21,500
$50,000
$40,000
$618,500
$6,500
$128,500
$53,000
$50,000
$210,000
$35,000
$176,000
$8,000
$100,000
$3,000
$5,000
$3,000

Transfers/
Adjustments

($17,500)
$10,000

$7,500

Expensed/
Received as of
May 31
.
$63,191
$1,543,065
$65,865
$15,584
$6,821
$572,482

42.54%
36.78%
26.39%
83.21%
56.49%
48.80%
102.49%
62.88%
40.72%
66.40%
49.54%
51.51%
56.77%
50.95%
79.87%
71.05%
87.84%
73.87%
80.17%
15.77%

0.00%
81.04%
101.33%
155.84%
60.47%
72.26%

% Expended/
Collected
$0
$1,904,043
$65,000
$10,000
$11,280
$792,214

$4,169
$5,922
$884
$25,836
$12,146
$24,401
$40,995
$388,889
$2,647
$85,318
$26,258
$25,757
$109,289
$17,834
$148,557
$5,684
$87,839
$2,216
$10,021
$473

Revised Budget

$9,800
$16,100
$3,350
$31,050
$21,500
$50,000
$40,000
$618,500
$6,500
$128,500
$53,000
$50,000
$192,500
$35,000
$186,000
$8,000
$100,000
$3,000
$12,500
$3,000

As of May 31, 2015 (92% of fiscal year complete)

Fund 80 - Sewer Operations, Maintenance, and Administration

Warwick Sewer Authority FY15 Budget Report

Personnel
Sick Time & Other Leave
Salaries
Overtime
Overtime Storm/Snow
Temporary Services
Fringe Benefits
Commodities
Office Supplies & Equipment
Print, Bind & Reproduction
Advertising
Postage
Laboratory Supplies
Gasoline
Natural Gas
Electricity
Supplies - Safety Equipment
Chemicals - Polymer
Chemicals - Chlorine
Chemicals - Dechlor
Chemicals - Odor Control
Chemicals - Alum
Chemicals - Caustic
Clothing
Maintenance Materials
Small Tools
Deduct Meters
Easement Maintenance
Sewer Budget as of May 31
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Revised Budget

$12
$5,123
$15,518
$3,082
$68,756
$349,905
$155,863
$14,509
$47,252
$0
$46,882
$33,848
$703,161
$96,654
$370
$21,537
$21,856
$15,000
$119
$16,863

Expensed/
Received as of
May 31

0.00%
99.47%
97.14%
0.00%
0.00%
1.80%

2.40%
68.31%
79.58%
51.37%
85.95%
1399.62%
75.00%
80.61%
58.30%
0.00%
51.52%
32.24%
79.56%
83.59%
10.57%
56.68%
25.71%
41.90%
2.98%
26.85%

% Expended/
Collected

Transfers/
Adjustments

$500
$7,500
$19,500
$6,000
$80,000
$25,000
$207,818
$18,000
$81,050
$0
$91,000
$105,000
$883,800
$115,623
$3,500
$38,000
$85,000
$35,800
$4,000
$62,800

$0
$9,909,910
$2,621,741
$0
$0
$9,889

FY15 Budget
$500
$7,500
$19,500
$6,000
$80,000
$25,000
$207,818
$18,000
$81,050
$0
$91,000
$105,000
$883,800
$115,623
$3,500
$38,000
$85,000
$35,800
$4,000
$62,800

$10,000
$9,962,510
$2,699,058
$5,000
$1,978,604
$550,000

Services
Travel
Training & Education
Telephone
Water Usage
Equipment Repair
Tax Sale
Insurance
Auto Maintenance
Service Contracts
Insured Accidents
Professional Services
Construction Services
Sludge Removal
Administration
DEM - User Fees & Permits
Testing & Lab Supplies
Engineering Services
Sewer Connection Grants
Public Outreach
Services - Other
$10,000
$9,962,510
$2,699,058
$5,000
$1,978,604
$550,000

Debt Service
Renew & Replacement
Debt Service
Debt Interest
Sewer Connection Loan Default
Repayment - Due to General Fund
Misc Capital Expenditures

81.44%

$0

$17,449,993

$21,425,900

$21,425,900

Total Expenses

Sewer Budget as of May 31


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$348,994
$11,852,918
$14,721
$0
$5,950
$3,897,716
$9,600
$3,353,557
$39,081
$7,800
$7,213
$41,100
$7,700
$4,845
$34,775
$21,558
$0
$1,211
$350,721
$400
$1,161

Expensed/
Received as of
May 31

93.35%

97.21%
98.77%
294.42%
0.00%
99.17%
102.57%
213.33%
68.44%
108.56%
86.67%
90.16%
114.80%
0.00%
121.13%
57.96%
143.72%
0.00%
80.73%
233.81%
80.00%
116.10%

% Expended/
Collected

Revised Budget

$359,000
$12,000,000
$5,000
$5,600
$6,000
$3,800,000
$4,500
$4,900,000
$36,000
$9,000
$8,000
$35,800
$0
$4,000
$60,000
$15,000
$25,000
$1,500
$150,000
$500
$1,000

$20,001,021

Transfers/
Adjustments

Revenues
Industrial Pretreatment Fees
Sewer Usage Fees
Capital Account/Meters
Energy Buyback Revenue
Pretreatment Application Fees
Sewer Service Charge
Engineering Review Fees
Sewer Assessment Fees
Septage Dumping Fees
Drainlayer Licenses
Sewer Insurance
Lease Income
Pretreatment Fines
Miscellaneous Income
Sewer Connection Permits
Reimburse - Grinder Pumps
Sewer Tax Title Revenue
Interest on Investments
Interest Income
SLA Administrative Fee
SLA Inspection Fee
$21,425,900

FY15 Budget

Total Revenues

NOTES:
1. Depreciation expense of approximately $1.5 Million will be added by auditors when preparing the Sewer Fund balance sheet.
2. Current balance in Renewal & Replacement Fund is approximately $702,000 (with an additional $2,000,000 due from Fund 80).
used for final years of loan payments (starting in about 10 years).

3. Debt Service Reserve Funds (created with a portion of the proceeds from all revenue bond loans) currently totals $3,200,000 to be

4. There are other smaller Funds established and maintained for various purposes including Inflow & Infiltration Fund approximately ($86,000),

Sewer Line Agency Fund (revolving account for miscellaneous sewer line extensions paid for by private developers and property owners, about $250,000).

Sewer Budget as of May 31


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CITY OF WARWICK
DOCKET OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
@ 5:30 P.M.
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
3275 POST ROAD
WARWICK, R.I. 02886
DONNA M. TRAVIS, PRESIDENT PRESIDING

Roll Call: 8/1 (Solomon arrived @ 5:52PM)

Time:

5:37 PM

Salute to the Flag: Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson


Purpose of Meeting: To Discuss the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2015/16
Order of Agenda: (Please note: Time constraints on any given night may force a change in the
department order)
Adopting the Budget
1. PCR-49-15 A Resolution Adopting and Setting the tax rate of the City of Warwick for
the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2015 and Ending June 30, 2016
(Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson, Councilman Colantuono)
Committee Report: FINANCE Favorable: Vella-Wilkinson
Action: Favorable
Moved by: Vella-Wilkinson
Seconded by: Usler, Gallucci, Ladouceur
Moved to floor for Public Hearing: Vella-Wilkinson
Seconded by: Ladouceur, Usler, Gallucci
2. PCR-50-15 A Resolution relative to Transfers, Supplemental Appropriations and
Emergency Appropriations
(Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson, Councilman Colantuono)
Committee Report: FINANCE Favorable: Vella-Wilkinson
Vella-Wilkinson Hold 6-1-2015
Motion to open the Public Hearing : Gallucci
Seconded by: Vella-Wilkinson, Chadronet, Colantuono
Vote: 8VV

Wednesday, May 27, 2015 @ 5:30 P.M. Public Hearing - Council Chambers
Presenting the budget: Mayor Avedisian and Ernest Zmyslinski
City Collector David Olsen
Comments: Roy Dempsey
Treasury David Olsen
Comments: Roy Dempsey
City Clerk Marie Ahlert
Probate Court Marie Ahlert
Municipal Court Marie Ahlert
DPW- Administration David Picozzi
DPW- Highway David Picozzi, Eric Earls
Comments: David DAmore, Wanda 62 Beechwood, Eugene 50
Lucas Road, Helen Reipa Lucas Road, Don Weston- Lucas Road,
Stacia Huyler
DPW- Sanitation David Picozzi, Christy Provencal
Comments: Stacia Huyler
DPW- Automotive David Picozzi, Christy Provencal
Comments: Roy Dempsey, Stacia Huyler
DPW- Building Maintenance David Picozzi, Joe Blake, Christy
Provencal
DPW Engineering Eric Earls, David Picozzi
Comments Roy Dempsey, Stacia Huyler
DPW Field Maintenance David Picozzi

Comments: Stacia Huyler


Water Department moved to after Thayer
Parks & Recreation David Picozzi, Mike Rooney
McDermott Pool David Picozzi
Thayer & Warburton Arena David Picozzi
Water Department David ORourke
Human Services Patricia StAmant
Comments: Stacia Huyler
Senior Centers Meg Underwood
Senior Transportation Bob Smith
Family Support Services Patricia StAmant
Youth Programs - Patricia StAmant
Community Development Kevin Sullivan
Comments: Stacia Huyler, Roy Dempsey
Tourism, Culture & Development Karen Jedson
Comments: Roy Dempsey, Stacia Huyler
Animal Shelter Mayor Avedisian
Sewer Review Board Janine Burke
Comments: Roy Dempsey
Sewer Department Janine Burke
Motion to Continue P.H to 5/28/15.:
Seconded by: Colantuono, Usler
Vote: 9/0 VV
Time: 11:33 PM

Vella-Wilkinson

CITY OF WARWICK
DOCKET OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015
@ 5:30 P.M.
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
3275 POST ROAD
WARWICK, R.I. 02886
DONNA M. TRAVIS, PRESIDENT PRESIDING

Roll Call: 9/0


Salute to the Flag:

Time:

5:49 PM

Councilman Solomon

Purpose of Meeting: To Discuss the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2015/2016.
Order of Agenda: (Please note: Time constraints on any given night may force a change in the
department order)
Motion to re-open the Public Hearing: Vella-Wilkinson
Seconded by: Chadronet, Colantuono, Solomon
Vote: 9 VV
Presenting the budget: Mayor Avedisian and Ernest Zmyslinski
School Department Jen Ahearn, Richard DAgostino, Tony Ferrucci
Comments: David Testa, Bill Russo Ward 7, Roger Durand, Darlene
Necco Ward 7, Bob Cushman, Mary Townsen, George Landry
Warwick Teachers Union, Stacia Huyler, Pilgrim High School Principal
Marie Cote
Recess: 10:07 PM 10:24 PM
Fire Ed Armstrong, Bruce Cooley, James McLaughlin
Emergency Management Ed Armstrong, Bruce Cooley, James
McLaughlin
Comments: Stacia Huyler
Personnel
Employee Benefits
Pensions
Insurance
Fixed Costs

Motion to Continue P.H. to 5/29/15: Vella-Wilkinson


Seconded by: Colantuono, Chadronet
Vote: 9 VV
Time: 11:42 PM

CITY OF WARWICK
DOCKET OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING
FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015
@ 5:30 P.M.
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
3275 POST ROAD
WARWICK, R.I. 02886
DONNA M. TRAVIS, PRESIDENT PRESIDING

Roll Call: 8/1 (Solomon arrived @ 5:57PM)


Salute to the Flag:

Time: 5:45 PM

Councilman Ladouceur

Purpose of Meeting: To Discuss the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2015/2016.
Order of Agenda: (Please note: Time constraints on any given night may force a change in the
department order)
Motion to re-open the Public Hearing: Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson
Seconded by: Colantuono, Chadronet, Usler, Gallucci
Vote: 8 VV
Presenting the budget: Mayor Avedisian and Ernest Zmyslinski
Board of Canvassers Patricia Aylesworth
Postage Mayor Avedisian
City Assessor Christopher Celeste
Comments: Stacia Huyler
Board of Assessment Review Christopher Celeste
Purchasing Patricia Peshka
MIS Bruce Keiser
Comments: Stacia Huyler
Library Christopher LaRoux
Police Colonel McCartney, Commander Babula
Comments: Stacia Huyler
Organized Crime & Drug Enforcement Col. McCartney, Commander
Babula
Alcohol & Highway Enforcement Colonel McCartney
Police Grants Colonel McCartney
Board of Public Safety Colonel McCartney
Executive Mayor Avedisian
Legal Peter Ruggiero
Council Claims Mayor Avedisian
Legislative Council President Travis
Finance Ernest Zmyslinski
Debt Service Mayor Avedisian
City Plan William DePasquale
Building Inspectors Alfred DeCorte

Motion to Continue P.H. to June 1, 2015: Vella-Wilkinson


Seconded by: Colantuono, Usler
Vote: 9 VV
Time: 9:14 PM

CITY OF WARWICK
DOCKET OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING
MONDAY JUNE 1, 2015
@ 5:30 P.M.
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
3275 POST ROAD
WARWICK, R.I. 02886
DONNA M. TRAVIS, PRESIDENT PRESIDING

Roll Call: 7/2 (Merolla arrived 5:39 PM, Solomon arrived 5:48 PM)
Salute to the Flag:

Time: 5:35 PM

Councilman Usler

Purpose of Meeting: To Discuss the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2015/2016.
Order of Agenda: (Please note: Time constraints on any given night may force a change in the
department order in addition items may be postponed to the next night of scheduled budget
public hearing meeting)
Motion to re-open the Public Hearing: Vella-Wilkinson
Seconded by: Colantuono, Chadronet
Vote: 7/0 VV
Presenting the budget: William DePasquale, Bruce Keiser and Ernest Zmyslinski
Personnel Jane Jordan
Comments: Roy Dempsey, Roger Durand
Employee Benefits Jane Jordan and Bruce Keiser
Comments: Roger Durand, Rob Cody, Robert Cushman, Stacia Huyler,
Roy Dempsey, Elam Ridlon (Trust Ex. Dir), Rob Cody, Alan Lord, Don
Fife
Pensions Ernest Zmyslinski
Comments: Roger Durand, Robert Cushman
Insurance Ernest Zmyslinski
Fixed Costs Ernest Zmyslinski
Any of the following items not heard on Friday, May 29th, will be heard at this meeting:
All of the items below were completed on the May 29th meeting.
Board of Canvassers
Postage
City Assessor
Board of Assessment Review
Purchasing
MIS
Library
Police
Organized Crime & Drug Enforcement
Alcohol & Highway Enforcement
Police Grants
Board of Public Safety
Executive
Legal
Council Claims
Legislative
Finance
Debt Service

City Plan
Building Inspectors

Motion: close
Moved by: Colantuono
Seconded by: Vella-Wilkinson, Usler
Vote: 8 VV
Time: 10:51 PM

CITY OF WARWICK
DOCKET OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING
June 3, 2015
@ 5:30 P.M.
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
3275 POST ROAD
WARWICK, R.I. 02886
DONNA M. TRAVIS, PRESIDENT PRESIDING
Roll Call: 9/0
Time: 5:46 PM
Salute to the Flag: Councilman Gallucci
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS
1.

PCR-49-15

A Resolution Adopting and Setting the tax rate of the City of Warwick
for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2015 and Ending June 30, 2016
(Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson, Councilman Colantuono)

Committee Report: FINANCE: Move to floor for discussion:


Councilwoman Vella Wilkinson
Motion:
Moved by:
Seconded by

Favorable
Vella-Wilkinson
Colantuono, Gallucci

A. Line item 18-101 SALARIES MUNICIPAL FINANCE DIVISION


Reduce by $5,000.00
Move to amend:
Seconded by:
Vote:
AMENDMENT PASSES

Vella-Wilkinson
Gallucci, Solomon
7/2 (Colantuono, Ladouceur)

B. Line item 35-110 Overtime Fire I


Reduce by $35,000.00
Line item 35-111 Overtime Fire II
Reduce by $100,000.00
Line item 35-140 Temporary Services Fire Reduce by $18,000.00
Move to amend:
Seconded by:
Move to amend:

Vella-Wilkinson
Gallucci
Vella-Wilkinson
Change 35-111 to -$200,000
Solomon
7/2 (Colantuono, Usler)

Seconded by:
Vote:
AMENDMENT PASSES

C. Line item 40-119 SALARIES SEASONAL PARKS & RECREATION


Increase by $7,500.00
Move to amend:
Seconded by:
Vote:
AMENDMENT FAILS

Vella-Wilkinson
Ladouceur, Gallucci
2 (Chadronet, Vella-Wilkinson)/7

D. Line item 25-231 SUPPLIES-COMPUTER MIS DIVISION


Increase by $100,000.00
Move to amend:

Vella-Wilkinson
1

Seconded by:
none
AMENDMENT FAILS
E. Line item 75-196 #1 OPEB TRUST FUNDING EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Reduce by $150,000.00
Move to amend:
Seconded by:
Vote:
AMENDMENT PASSES

Colantuono
Solomon
8/1 (Chadronet)

F. Line item 75-196 #2 OPEB TRUST FUNDING EMPLOYEE BENEFITS


Reduce by $50,000.00
Move to amend:
Seconded by:
Vote:
AMENDMENT PASSES

Solomon
Ladouceur
8/1 (Colantuono)

G. Line item 65-220 #1 GASOLINE PUBLIC WORKS- AUTOMOTIVE DIVISION


Reduce by $100,000
Move to amend:
Seconded by:
Vote:
AMENDMENT PASSES

Colantuono
Solomon
9/0

H. Line item 65-220 #2 GASOLINE- PUBLIC WORKS AUTOMOTIVE DIVISION


Reduce by $140,000.00
Move to amend:
Seconded by:
Vote:
AMENDMENT PASSES

Ladouceur
Solomon
6/3 (Travis, Colantuono, Vella-Wilkinson)

I. Line item 30-220 #1 GASOLINE POLICE DEPARTMENT


Reduce by $15,000.00
Move to amend:
Seconded by:
Vote:
AMENDMENT PASSES

Colantuono
Ladouceur
9/0

J. Line item 30-220 #2 GASOLINE POLICE DEPARTMENT


Reduce by $75,000.00
Move to amend:
Seconded by:
Vote:
AMENDMENT FAILS

Ladouceur
Merolla
4 (Chadronet/Ladouceur/Merolla/Solomon) / 5

K. Line item 30-380 GENERAL SERVICES POLICE DEPARTMENT


Reduce by $35,000.00
Move to amend:
Seconded by:
Vote:
AMENDMENT PASSES

Colantuono
Vella-Wilkinson
9/0

L. Line item 35-220 #1 GASOLINE FIRE DEPARTMENT


Reduce by $15,000.00
Move to amend:
Seconded by:

Colantuono
Vella-Wilkinson
2

Vote:
AMENDMENT PASSES

9/0

M. Line item 35-220 #2 GASOLINE FIRE DEPARTMENT


Reduce by $31,000.00
Move to amend:
Seconded by:
Vote:
AMENDMENT FAILS

Ladouceur
Merolla
4 (Ladouceur, Merolla, Solomon, Usler)/5

N. Line item 63-290 ASPHALT PUBLIC WORKS HIGHWAY


Increase by $505,000.00
Move to amend:
Seconded by:
Vote:
AMENDMENT PASSES

Colantuono
Solomon
9/0

O. Line 19-101 SALARIES MUNICIPAL TREASURY DIVISION


Reduce by $90,000.00
Move to amend:
Seconded by:
Vote:
AMENDMENT PASSES

Solomon
Merolla, Ladouceur, Vella-Wilkinson
6/3 (Travis, Colantuono, Gallucci)

P. Line item 22-323 TAX SALE CITY COLLECTOR DIVISION


Reduce by $50,000.00
Move to amend:
Seconded by:
Vote:
AMENDMENT PASSES

Merolla
Ladouceur
9/0

Q. Line item 22-360 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CITY COLLECTOR DIVISION


Reduce by $20,000.00
Move to amend:
Seconded by:
Vote:
AMENDMENT PASSES

Ladouceur
Merolla, Vella-Wilkinson
8/1 (Colantuono)

R. Line item 27-112 SPECIAL DETAILS CITY MUNICIPAL COURT


Increase by $8,000.00
Move to amend:
Seconded by:
Vote:
AMENDMENT PASSES

Ladouceur
Colantuono, Merolla
9/0

S. Line item 75-158 HEALTHCARE MUNICIPAL


75-159 HEALTHCARE MUNICIPAL RETIREE
75-160 HEALTHCARE POLICE
75-161 HEALTHCARE POLICE RETIREES
75-162 HEALTHCARE FIRE
75-163 HEALTHCARE FIRE RETIRES
Reduce by $525,000.00 = 2.5% each line item
3

Move to amend:
Seconded by:
Vote:
AMENDMENT PASSES

Solomon
Vella-Wilkinson
8/1 (Colantuono)

T. Line item 23-101 SALARIES MUNICIPAL CITY ASSESSORS DIVISION


Reduce by $8,000.00
Move to amend:
Seconded by:
Vote:
AMENDMENT PASSES

Ladouceur
Vella-Wilkinson, Merolla
7/2 (Travis, Colantuono)

U. Line item 19-101 SALARIES MUNICIPAL TREASURY DIVISION


Increase by $10,000.00
Move to amend:
Seconded by:
Vote:
AMENDMENT PASSES

Solomon
Colantuono
8/1 (Travis)

V. Line item 25-231 SUPPLIES COMPUTER MIS DIVISION


Move to reconsider
Seconded by:
Vote:
TO RECONSIDER PASSES

Vella-Wilkinson
Solomon
9/0

W. Line item 25-231 SUPPLIES COMPUTER MIS DIVISION


Increase by $100,000.00
Move to amend:
Seconded by:
Vote
AMENDMENT FAILS

Vella-Wilkinson
Solomon
4 (Gallucci, Merolla, Usler, Vella-Wilkinson)/5
Ward 4 moved question

X. Line item 63-290 ASPHALT PUBLIC WORKS HIGHWAY DIVISION


Increase by $900,00.00
Move to amend:
Seconded by:
WITHDRAWN

Solomon
Ladouceur, Vella-Wilkinson, Merolla

Y. Line item 16-360 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT


Increase by $65,000.00
Move to amend:
Seconded by:
Vote:
AMENDMENT PASSES

Solomon
Ladouceur, Chadronet
9/0

Z. Line item 63-290 ASPHALT PUBLIC WORKS HIGHWAY DIVISION


Increase by $868,000.00
Move to amend:
Seconded by:
Vote:
AMENDMENT PASSES

Solomon
Ladouceur
9/0
4

Vella-Wilkinson
Solomon, Chadronet, Colantuono
7/2 (Ladouceur, Merolla)

Motion for PCR-49-15 as amended:


Seconded by:
Vote:
Adopted as amended R-15-59
2.

PCR-50-15

A Resolution relative to Transfers, Supplemental Appropriations


and Emergency Appropriations
(Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson, Councilman Colantuono)

Committee Report: FINANCE


Motion:
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Vote:

Favorable
Vella-Wilkinson
Colantuono
8/1 (Merolla)

Adopted R-15-60

Motion to adjourn: Gallucci


Vote: 9VV
Time: 9:57 PM

WARWICK SEWER AUTHORITY


Quarterly Report to City Council
July 13, 2015
WSA Budget
See attached line item budget report for FY15 as of May 31st (92% of fiscal year
complete). Summary:
o Revenues $20,001,021 (93%)
o Expenses $17,449,993 (81%)
Note that debt service payments are made twice a year (September and April)
Major WSA Board Decisions in Last Quarter
In April, the Board reviewed WSAs annual sewer usage rate study as performed by B & E
Consulting, LLC. No changes to the previously-approved rates were required. The Board also
approved up to $6,800 for B & E to review the sewer assessment rate structure and examine
various methods for assessing sewer construction costs. The Board passed a Resolution in
support of the Citys Comprehensive Plan (see attached). The Board approved numerous
purchases, including emergency repairs to chlorine piping ($11,500), replacement of an HVAC
unit in the Operations Building ($10,400) and a new plant water strainer for effluent recycling
system ($20,899).
In May, the Board held a public hearing and solicited comments on the budget for FY16. The
Board approved the purchase of an asset management, maintenance and materials software
system ($26,325), and a cab and chassis for a new sewer line cleaning vehicle ($112,950). The
Board awarded the contract for a new levee design to PARE Corporation for $78,810. The
Board also approved a one-year extension of Contract CC (miscellaneous sewer extensions and
emergency repairs) with DAmbra Construction.
In June, the Board approved several change orders to Contract 91 (see updated summary under
Treatment Facility Construction, below) as well as repairs to the sodium hypochlorite storage
and delivery system ($39,200).
Treatment Facility Operations and Maintenance
The treatment facility was in full compliance with the WSA discharge permit this past
quarter. Flows have been averaging about 4.8 million gallons per day in 2015 (plant
capacity is 7.7 mgd). WSAs new nitrogen limit (8 milligrams per liter) was in effect in
May.
The Superintendent and his staff continue to be involved in day-to-day management of
Contract 91 (phosphorus and flood improvements) and coordination with the engineers
and contractors on site.
The WSA received the A. Joseph Mattera Safety Award from the Narragansett Water
Pollution Control Association in April. As of this date, the WSA has worked 1,247 days
without a lost-work incident.
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Contract 91 (Treatment Facility Construction)


Project Status: The most recent progress report has been included with this report.
Project Issues: The WSA engaged a new engineering firm to prepare a new design for
permitting of an all-earthen levee. The engineer has made significant progress in less than a
month (see attached progress report).
Project Schedule: The phosphorus and other operational improvements are on track for
compliance with new limits in 2016. The levee improvements are behind schedule and will be
fast-tracked to the extent possible.
EXPENSE SUMMARY
As of May 31, 2015
Original
Contract
Amount ($)
1,803,900.00
14,479,000.00

Contractor
AECOM
Hart
Change
Order No.

Date
10/23/2014

2
11/20/2014
3
10/23/2014
4
2/26/2015
5
reserved
6
12/18/2014
7
2/26/2015
8
3/26/2015
9
rejected
10
pending
11
6/18/2015
12
5/20/2015
13
pending
14
6/18/2015
Total of Change Orders:

June 26, 2015

Change Orders
($)
(398,071.41)

Amount
$4,051.00
$21,919.20
$22,247.07
$(530,639.15)
$13,198.87
$911.05
$(35,332.07)

$40,100.20
$3,472.42
$62,000.00
$(398,071.41)

Total
Contract
Amount ($)
1,803,900.00
14,080,928.59

Amount Paid
to Date ($)
817,184.04
7,406,881.15

%
45.3%
52.6%

Contract
Amount
Remaining ($)
986,715.96
6,674,047.44

Reason
Raise drainage structure in levee for maintenance/access
Additional clearing of area adjacent to Route 95 to facilitate levee
maintenance
Add drainage to north side of Animal Shelter
Adjustments to Bid Item No. 8 for floodwall installation
Steel sheeting proposal
Modifications to sludge grinder pump piping
Increase grating area
Junction chamber relocation/reconfiguration
Duplex strainer
Fiber optic line reroute
PCB removal work
Upgraded grinder pump
Phosphorus analyzers
New frac tank for sludge storage

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Contract 93 (Influent Sewer Rehabilitation)


Project Status: The most recent progress report has been included with this report. The project
is currently out to bid. The bid opening is scheduled for July 21st. The WSA Board approved an
amendment to the contract with Brown & Caldwell for construction phase engineering services
in the amount of $117,775.
Sewer Extension Planning & Construction (projects included in $33 million bond
authorization)
Governor Francis Farms Phase 3 (Contract 85 B) Completion of the design work is pending an
agreement on the land acquisition for the pump station.
East Natick Phase 3/ODonnell Hill (Contract 69 A) Engineers (Garofalo & Associates) are
continuing to collect details about the individual properties to be serviced. Project cost estimates
have been refined by Garofalo and have decreased slightly from WSAs budget estimates.
Garofalo will be proceeding to finalize the plans and obtain required permits. Funding has been
requested for this project in 2016. WSA is planning to hold a meeting soon with area residents
to provide project updates and obtain additional information about individual properties.
Northwest Gorton Pond (Contract 88) Currently proposed for construction in 2016. No recent
activity.
Bayside The WSA has approved a revised plan for sewering this area which consists of two
phases. Phase I is construction of the main interceptor sewer on Tidewater Drive and Phase II
will be construction of lateral pressure sewers and connections for about 40 residential streets off
Tidewater Drive. The WSA Board approved a proposal from Gordon R. Archibald, Inc. (GRA)
for engineering services for preliminary design of Phase I in the amount of $278,985. The Board
also approved $66,700 for associated cultural resource monitoring services to be performed by
the Narragansett Indian Tribe. Phase I (Contract 86A) has been further broken down for
construction purposes. A project meeting with residents is scheduled for June 30th.
Contract 86A-1
Tidewater Drive Pumping Station to Friendship Street
Design of this section of Tidewater Drive is complete and cleared from an archeological
perspective. WSA has submitted applications for both the Order of Approval and the
Certificate of Approval to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
(RIDEM). RIDEM has issued the Order of Approval (project permit) and the Certificate
of Approval (authorizing funding under the State Revolving Loan Fund) is pending. The
WSA continues to coordinate the installation of sewer pipe in this section of Tidewater
Drive with the Department of Public Works (DPW). The agreement currently in
negotiation is to have D'Ambra Construction (under contract with WSA) install the sewer
main from the pump station to Friendship Street. The WSA would not be responsible for
performing pavement restoration work, but would provide monies to the DPW toward the
roadway restoration. The cost savings realized by not installing the permanent bituminous
trench pavement would be provided to the DPW for the full roadway restoration.
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Contract 86A-2
Tidewater Drive Interceptor
GRA has begun preparing the updated sewershed plan to ensure all dwellings within the
area are serviced. GRA sent base plans to utility companies requesting review and
confirmation of their utilities as shown on the base plans. The information will be utilized
to finalize the interceptor location such that subconsultant PAL, Inc. can determine the
archaeological investigation limits. GRA assisted WSA in preparing notices to
homeowners on Tidewater Drive regarding the June 30th meeting and will be providing
assistance with establishing their preferred sanitary service locations at this time so those
locations can also be investigated by PAL. GRA is also preparing to perform subsurface
borings on Tidewater Drive as part of the preliminary sewer design work.

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