PO Box 8316, Warwick, RI 02888
President of GFNA, Diane Brannon, updated us on the following events….
The recent Bicycle Parade on Aug. 25 was a huge success with approx. 100 people of all ages that met at the Algonquin rotary. Then after the parade all enjoyed Ice Cream Sundaes. Another fun event was the Golf Tournament on Sat the 13th. Postings of the winners will be added to the website under the events page. Lastly, we are working toward the big event of the Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival on October 18th. Anyone interested in helping can contact diane@mygfna.com
Kim Doyle, Treasurer reported $4,000.00 plus in the GFNA account.
Captain Collins of the Warwick Police declined to speak but said that “everything is quiet” and he would speak with anyone about any concerns after the meeting.
Bob Cushman, councilman, was introduced …in regards to the topic of sewers, he expressed concern over the usage and hookup rates and the affordability for the citizens. He would like to see a 5 yr. plan going forward on how the improvements to the infrastructure will be made and how the needs of the community will be balanced. He also stated that the city council rejected the mandatory hookup.
Mayor Scott Avedisian took the podium and gave an update in relation to the extension proposals of the airport corp. and FAA. The newest proposal is to move Main Avenue, which would affect 8 families. The Mayor is more optimistic with the new director at the airport.
The Mayor then introduced the new Executive director of the Warwick Sewer Authority, Janine Burke, coming from the West Warwick Sewer Authority. Ms. Burke answered the concerns of the neighbors regarding the cost of the upcoming assessment costs. For the pipes running by one’s property. She expressed that the current higher cost of construction and the requirement by the EPA to upgrade the Warwick plant (approx. 37 million), has caused the current rate of $82.00 a foot to be implemented.
The last two phases in the Farms falls under the current bonding and the Sewer Authority advocates that it will be done. 68% of the city is sewered. Phase 2 has been done on the design and work is sent to DEM for review for 350 homes. Phase 3 of 280 homes hope to follow the next construction season, after Phase 2. One archeological dig in Phase 2 on Algonquin is still in question and the RI Historical and Preservation Society will need to sign off.
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 and maps of the phases of the sewer project were available to view.