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Woonsocket council authorizes talks with Narragansett Bay Commission on wastewater plant
Summary
The Woonsocket City Council on Aug. 25 unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the administration to open negotiations with the Narragansett Bay Commission on a potential transfer of the city's wastewater treatment facility.
The Woonsocket City Council on Monday, Aug. 25, approved Resolution 25 R 1 10 authorizing the administration to open negotiations with the Narragansett Bay Commission about a potential transfer of ownership of the city's wastewater treatment facility.
Councilman DuBois moved the resolution and Councilwoman Fox seconded. Council President Gendron called for comments; none were offered. The council voted 6-0 to approve the resolution.
The resolution, read aloud at the meeting, directs the administration to begin discussions with the Narragansett Bay Commission concerning a potential ownership transfer of the wastewater treatment facility. The motion recorded in the meeting minutes was limited to authorizing the administration to open negotiations; no further commitments, terms or timelines were presented or voted on this evening.
The vote and the authorization to negotiate mark the start of a process; the agenda and the discussion on the floor did not include agreed terms, a timetable for transfer, or financing details. Council members did not state whether the city would retain any operational role or what approvals would be required if negotiations progress.
The council took the resolution as a single-action item and moved on to other business once the vote was recorded.
