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Council approves licenses, contract ratification and four resolutions; votes at a glance
Summary
At its Jan. 14 meeting the Coventry Town Council approved liquor and victualing licenses, ratified the Tile/Tioga Lake contract, appointed Land Trust members, and passed four resolutions including a dump‑truck purchase and legislative priorities. Most votes were unanimous; two resolutions recorded one recusal.
The Coventry Town Council on Jan. 14 recorded a series of motions and roll‑call votes. Most items passed unanimously; two resolutions recorded a recusal by Vice President Verducci.
Votes at a glance
- Approval of three sets of executive session minutes and a block vote on minutes: approved by roll call (6–0).
- Formal entry of Jerry Norkowitz's written public comment into the record: motion passed 6–0.
- New Class F (temporary) liquor license: Knights of Columbus, 341 South Main St., for a charity fundraiser (Feb. 28, 2025). Motion to approve passed 6–0. Separately, the council voted 6–0 to waive the application fee for the nonprofit.
- New victualing license (Baja's Fresh Grill), 866 Tioga Avenue: applicant introduced; council approved license 6–0.
- Appointments to the Coventry Land Trust: Elsa Block (three‑year term) and Justine Johnson (two‑year term) appointed by roll call (6–0 each); one opening left unfilled.
- Ratification of the Tile/Tioga Lake renovation/design‑build contract (Tile Creek/Tile Lake gatehouse, gates and piping): motion passed 6–0 (see separate article for details).
Resolutions and other orders
- Resolution 2025‑11: Purchase of a F450 dump truck for $86,898.50 from state contract (using town funds): approved 6–0.
- Resolution 2025‑12: Support for the governor’s "Keep Rhode Island Litter Free" campaign: approved (5 in favor, 1 recusal by Vice President Verducci).
- Resolution 2025‑13: Support for bills to require the state to maintain sidewalks along state highways: approved (5 in favor, 1 recusal by Vice President Verducci).
- Resolution 2025‑14: Support for the League of Cities and Towns legislative priorities: approved 6–0.
Meeting procedure notes
Most roll calls were unanimous. Vice President Verducci recused himself from at least two legislative‑priority resolutions and followed the council’s recusal procedure. The solicitor and clerk conducted form reviews as motions were made; the solicitor confirmed she had reviewed the AIA form contract for the Tile/Tioga Lake project and would review final exhibits.
Ending: The council closed public comment, set follow‑up actions for land trust onboarding and redevelopment planning, and adjourned the meeting.
