CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE

DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

TUESDAY, June 20, 2023

CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.

145 TAUNTON AVENUE-CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND

EXECUTIVE SESSION: CONFERENCE ROOM A

 

OPEN SESSION WILL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

Notice: The meeting will also be viewable live at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0YEW6s1RpjcKR47VMil1LA

 

City Council:

Council President, Bob Rodericks – At Large

Council Vice-President: Frank Rego – Ward 1

Councilwoman Anna Sousa - Ward 2

Councilman Frank Fogarty - Ward 3

Councilman Rick Lawson - Ward 4

 

City Solicitor, Michael J. Marcello

City Clerk, Jill Seppa

 

I.          CALL TO ORDER

Roll Call

 

Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____

 

II.        SALUTE TO THE FLAG

 

III.       EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session,

            pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(2)

 

A.    Claims

a.       Michael Brandao

b.      Manuel Gomes

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

IV.       RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

 

Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____

 

V.        MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

VI.       CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote

 

A.    COUNCIL JOURNALS:

1.      Regular Meeting Minutes June 6, 2023

2.      Executive Meeting Minutes June 6, 2023

           

B. TAX ABATEMENTS

Year	Amount
2009	$893.95
2010	$265.44
2011	$716.72
2012	$288.91
2013	$273.36
2014	$275.40
2020	$134.72
2021	$74.90
2023	$46,138.68
Total	$46,138.68

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

VII.     LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote

 

A. Motion to bundle licenses C1-C42

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

B. Motion to approve licenses C1-C42

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

C.    NON-PUBLIC HEARING

 

1.       Road Race

Applicant: Rumford Community 5k (Nick Rabar)

Applicant Location: 20 Newman Ave

Date and Time of Function: October 22, 2023 9am-10am

Street to be closed: N/A

           

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

2.       Road Race

Applicant: University Orthopedics

Applicant Location: 1 Kettle Point Ave, East Providence

Date and Time of Function: September 24, 2023

Street to be closed: N/A

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

3.       Block Party

Applicant: Sacred Cow (Rob Armstrong)

Applicant Location: 187 and 151 N Brow

Date and Time of Function: July 9, 2023 4:30-8 pm

Street to be closed: Cross Street from N Brow to Summit

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

4.       Block Party

Applicant: Sacred Cow (Rob Armstrong)

Applicant Location:151 N Brow St

Date and Time of Function: August 6, 2023 4:30-8:00pm

Street to be closed: Cross St between N Brow and Summit

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

5.       Block Party

Applicant: James DeFayette

Applicant Location: 69 Harlem St

Date and Time of Function: July 3, 2023 11am-10pm

Street to be closed: small section of the street between Miller and Hood

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

6.       Block Party

Applicant: Gregory Dias

Applicant Location: 57 Tryon Avenue

Date and Time of Function: July 15, 2023 2:00-10:00pm

Street to be closed: Close off Tryon Avenue at the intersection of Gibbs to the intersection of Merchant and Estelle blocked at Ferris Ave.

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

7.       One Day Entertainment License

Applicant: Tony Amaral (Holy Ghost Feast)

Applicant Location: 846 Broadway

Date and Time of Function: July 28-July 30, 2023 7:00pm-11:00pm

Type of Entertainment: Band/DJ

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

8.       One Day Entertainment License

Applicant: Armando Medeiros (Feast of the Holy Ghost)

Applicant Location: 26 Teofilo Braga Way

Date and Time of Function: July 14- July 16, 2023 6:00pm-11:00pm

Type of Entertainment: Band

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

9.       One Day Entertainment License

Applicant: Gregory Dias

Applicant Location: 57 Tryon Ave

Date and Time of Function: July 15, 2023 2:00pm-10:00pm

Type of Entertainment: DJ

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

10.   One Day Entertainment License

Applicant: Tracy Johnson (Crescent Park Carousel Summerfest)

Applicant Location: 684 & 700 Bullocks Pt Ave

Date and Time of Function: July 20, 2023 6pm-10pm, July 21, 2023 6pm-10pm, July 22, 2023 1pm-10pm, July 23, 2023 1pm-5pm

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

11.   One Day Entertainment License

Applicant: Tiffany Barrera

Applicant Location: 611 Waterman Ave

Date and Time of Function: June 24, 2023 11:00am-2:00pm

Type of Entertainment: Acoustic Duo/Small Vendors

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

12.   One Day Entertainment License

Applicant: Sacred Cow (Rob Armstrong)

Applicant Location:187 N Brow

Date and Time of Function: 4:30pm-8:00pm 7/9/23

Type of Entertainment: Band/ DJ

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

13.   One Day Entertainment License

Applicant: Sacred Cow (Rob Armstrong)

Applicant Location: 187 N Brow

Date and Time of Function: 4:30pm-8:00pm 08/06/23

Type of Entertainment: Band/DJ

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

14.   Class F Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage

Applicant: Teofilo Braga Club (Feast of the Holy Ghost)

Applicant Location: 26 Teofilo Braga Way

Date and Time of Function: 6:00pm- 11:00pm, July 14-July 16, 2023

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

15.   Class F1 Application for Special Event (Beer & Wine)

Applicant: Joseph Braga (Holy Ghost Feast)

Applicant Location:856 Broadway

Date and Time of Function: July 28-30, 2023 7:00pm-12:00am

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

16.   Applicant Second Hand - Misc

Applicant: Malin Marin

Business Name: Azul Marin

Business Address: 373 Taunton Ave

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

17.   Application for Sunday/Holidays License

Applicant: Jasmine Silva

Business Name: Just Stylez

Business Location: 161 Waterman Ave

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

18.   Application for Sunday & Holidays License

Applicant: Eliene Lima

Business Name: Rapunzels Hair Extension and Curved Curls Inc

Business Location: 272 Warren Ave

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

19.   Application for Hawker License

Applicant: Michael Korsak

Business Name: Diluvium Fireworks

Business Location: 3448 Pawtucket Ave

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwomen Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

20.   Application for Sundays & Holidays License

Applicant: Michael Korsak

Business Name: Diluvium Fireworks

Applicant Location: 3448 Pawtucket Ave

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

21.   Application for Sundays & Holidays License

Applicant: Keith Lambert

Business Name: New England Novelty 

Applicant Location: 1235 Wampanoag Trail

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

22.   Application for Sundays & Holidays License

Applicant: Keith Lambert

Business Name: New England Novelty

Applicant Location: 141 Newport Ave

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

23.   Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit Application

Applicant: Randy Dantuano

Business Name: Friskie Fries LLC

Business Address:751 Hartford Avenue Johnston RI

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

24.   Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit Application

Applicant: Daniel Nunez

Business Name: Cultro

Business Address: 26 Stanwood St. Providence

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

25.   Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit Application

Applicant: Peter Kalemkeridis

Business Name: Mac N Cheese Please

Business Address: 60 Man Mar Dr. Plainville MA

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

26.   Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit Application

Applicant: Michael Leverone

Business Name: Birds Nest

Business Address: 41 Tiffany Cir Millbury MA

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

27.   Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit Application

Applicant: Antonio Miranda

Business Name: La Guaguita Del Sabor

Business Address: 3 Pine Drive Hopkinton RI

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwomen Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

28.   Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit Application

Applicant: Andrew Cordeiro

Business Name: Championship Melt

Business Address: 121 Prescott Ave

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwomen Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

29.   Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit Application

Applicant: Pocky Khamvongsa

Business Name: Twisted Churros LLC

Business Address: 41 Avenue A Woonsocket RI

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwomen Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

30.   Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit

Applicant: Jose Martinez

Business Name: BBqymas

Business Address: 3 Sylvania Rd Portsmouth RI

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwomen Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

31.   Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit

Applicant: Tiffany Bettez

Business Name: Chicked Out Nuggz LLC

Business Address: 150 James St, Warwick RI 02886

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

32.   Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit

Applicant: Jason Totten

Business Name: Big Dog Eats

Business Address: 23 Gibbons Ave. Warwick RI 02889

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

33.   Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit

Applicant: Fanelli Amusement Company

Business Name: Johnny’s Ice Cream Shop

Business Address: 47 Barret Rd, Greenville NH 03048

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

34.   Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit

Applicant:Fanelli Amusement Company

Business Name: Ginas Fried Dough

Business Address: 47 Barret Rd, Greenville NH 03048

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

35.   Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit

Applicant: Fanelli Amusement Company

Business Name: Fanelli Confections

Business Address: 47 Barret Rd, Greenville NH 03048

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

36.   Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit

Applicant: Fanelli Amusement Company

Business Name: Fanelli Lemonade

Business Address: 47 Barret Rd, Greenville NH 03048

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

37.   Amusement Ride License

Applicant Name: Fanelli Amusement Company (Crescent Park Carousel Summerfest)

Event Address: 684 & 700 Bullocks Point Ave

Date and time of event: July 20, 2023, 6-10pm, July 21, 2023 6-10pm, July 22, 2023 1-10pm, July 23, 2023 1-5pm

Ride description: 20 rides each unit, 4 concession each unit, 9 kiddie land rides

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

38.   Carnival License

Applicant Name: Fanelli Amusement Company (Crescent Park Carousel Summerfest)

Event Address: 684 & 700 Bullocks Point Ave

Date and time of event: July 20, 2023 6-10pm, July 21, 2023 6-10pm, July 22, 2023 1-10pm, July 23, 2023 1-5pm

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

39.   License for Sundays and Holidays

Applicant Name: Fanelli Amusement Company (Crescent Park Carousel Summerfest)

Event Address: 684 & 700 Bullocks Point Ave

Date and time of event: July 20, 2023 6-10pm, July 21, 2023 6-10pm, July 22, 2023 1-10pm, July 23, 2023 1-5pm

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

40.   License for Sundays and Holidays

Applicant Name: Deanna Gallo

Business Name: Slingshot Queen LLC

Business Address: 15 Newcomb Pl Taunton MA

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

41.   Application for Victualling Class II - Transfer

                        Transfer from: Broadway Lounge Inc. dba Merrill Lounge

                        Transfer to: Contenders Sports Bar LLC dba Contenders Sports Bar

                        Location: 535 N. Broadway, 02916

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

42.   Application for Pool Table Annual and Sunday/Holiday - Transfer

                        Transfer from: Broadway Lounge Inc. dba Merrill Lounge

                        Transfer to: Contenders Sports Bar LLC dba Contenders Sports Bar

                        Location: 535 N. Broadway, 02916

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

D.    PUBLIC HEARING - None

 

VIII.    PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

 

1.      Acknowledgement of Deputy Clerk Leah Stoddard in her capacity as acting City Clerk – Discussion Only- Councilman President Rodericks and Councilman Vice President Rego

                       

IX.       COMMUNICATIONS - None

            Any person who submits a communication to the Council and wishes to speak on it must indicate this in writing no later than 4:00 p.m. the Thursday prior to the next regularly scheduled Council meeting.  A person who lists more than one topic on their communication will be allowed to speak on the first one listed.

 

X.        PUBLIC COMMENT

            All persons wishing to make public comment shall sign a public comment sheet stating their name, address and the subject of their comments.  Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes.  The order of speakers will be on a first come, first serve basis and the maximum time for public comment shall by limited to thirty (30) minutes per meeting.

 

XI.       APPOINTMENTS

 

1.      Appointment to the City Council Veterans Committee – Brian Pearson – Councilwoman Sousa

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

2.      Appointment to the City Council Veterans Committee – Henry Caparco – Councilmen Fogarty

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

XII.     COUNCIL MEMBERS

 

1.      Update on restriping of traffic lines at the end of Waterman Ave and Massasoit Ave.-Discussion Only-Councilwoman Sousa

2.      East Providence Small Business Advisory Committee.- Discussion Only-Councilwoman Sousa

3.      An update on the construction on the Henderson Bridge project and road striping. – Discussion Only-Councilwoman Sousa

4.      School zone Speed Cameras review of current revenue status. – Discussion only – Councilman Fogarty

5.      Thirty day review of City Clerks office and salary considerations.- Discussion and possible vote- Councilman President Rodericks & Council Vice President Rego

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

6.      Request for separate fiscal and program independent audit of speed and red light camera program from inception to date (request for proposal). -Discussion and possible vote- Councilman Rego, Councilman Fogarty & Councilwoman Sousa

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

7.      Adjustment to the hours of operation on all speed and red light cameras.  –Discussion and possible Vote – Councilman Fogarty

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

8.      Update on Crescent Park Concession Stand and Cement Pad Project-Discussion Only- Councilman Lawson

 

9.      Finance Questions; a.) impact of loss of tangible tax, b.) update on revenue projections current fiscal year c.) Administrations plan for the remaining unencumbered ARPA funds -Discussion Only-Councilman Lawson

 

10.  Flashing alert lighting to be added to all school camera zones. –Discussion and possible Vote – Councilman Rego

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

11.  All school Camera zone signs and reduced speed signs be covered from the end of school year until school resumes in September. –Discussion and possible Vote – Councilman Rego

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

12.  Speed and Red-Light Camera Report from inception to date, to include the following information; citations issued, citations paid, citations dismissed, general procedures of the East Providence Municipal Court. – Discussion only – Councilman Rego & Councilman Fogarty

 

13.  Update and review of Dewey Avenue neighborhood street flooding situation – Discussion only – Council President Rodericks

 

XIII.    PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for first and final passage and second passage - For discussion and possible vote

 

1.      An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 18 of the revised ordinances of the City of

East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Vehicles and Traffic”

Summary: Section 18-302, no parking Horsford Avenue (west side) from Holmes Avenue northerly for 160 feet between 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. and between 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on school days.

Sponsor: Council Vice President Rego

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

XIV.    CONTINUED BUSINESS - None

 

XV.     NEW BUSINESS

 

A.    MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS

1.      Appointment /Reappointment requiring Council Confirmation

                                                                          i.      Appointment – Christopher Farrell, Appointment 1 – Economic Development Commission. Five-year Term: 9/4/2018 - 9/3/2023

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

                                                                        ii.      Reappointment – Frederick Radway, Appointment 2 – Economic Development Commission. Five-year Term: 11/22/22 - 11/21/2027

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

                                                                      iii.      Reappointment – Gregory Miller, Citywide Appointment – Planning Board. Five-year Term: 1/16/23-1/15/28

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

2.      Items for discussion or announcement

                                                                          i.      May Finance Update – Malcolm Moore

                                                                        ii.      Cape Verdean Independence Day Proclamation

                                                                      iii.      Summer Meals Release

                                                                      iv.       Letter requesting support of House Bill h- 6165 Senate bill s-885

 

B.     REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS

1.      Report of City Solicitor

                                                                          i.      Claims Committee Report  

 

C.    REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON

 

D.    RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote.

 

1.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for the purchase of sixty (60) new portable radios for the police department.

Sponsor: Council President Rodericks, Councilman Lawson

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

2.      Resolution authorizing the granting of temporary easement to construct a series of fish passages weirs downstream of the hunt’s mill dam fish ladder.

Sponsor: Council Vice President Rego

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

3.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for the police department renovation analysis.

Sponsor: Council President Rodericks

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

E.     Request for Rezone Petition

 

1.      Petition from John Flatley Company for rezoning of property located at 1279 Wampanoag Trail (Map 711, Block 3, Parcel 15) from a Commercial- 1 (C-1) to a Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) District – referral to planning board for recommendation.

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

F.     INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote

 

1.      An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 8 of the revised ordinances of the city of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as Amended, entitled “Licenses and Business Regulations”

Summary: Section 8-6 Authority to Issue One Day License

Sponsor: Frank Rego

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

2.      An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 16 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “taxation”.

Summary: Section 16-94 Ratable Property Classification

Sponsor: Council President Rodericks

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

3.      An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 16 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “taxation”.

Summary: Section 16-56 One Time Tax Amnesty Period-Real Property Tax Payments

Sponsor: Council President Rodericks

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

4.      An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 16 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “taxation”.

Summary: Section 16-57 One Time Tax Amnesty Period-Tangible and motor vehicle taxes

Sponsor: Council President Rodericks

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

XVII.  ADJOURNMENT

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

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