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CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2023
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: CONFERENCE ROOM A
OPEN SESSION WILL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW EXECUTIVE SESSION
145 TAUNTON AVENUE-CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
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 Marcello
City Clerk, Jill Seppa
I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Councilman Fogarty_____ Councilman Lawson_____ Council Vice President Rego_____ Councilwoman Sousa _____ Council President 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. R.I.G.L. 42-26-5(5) Any discussions or considerations related to the acquisition of real property for public purposes wherein advance public information would be detrimental to the interest of the public.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote-none
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:
1. September 12, 2023 – Council meeting minutes
2. September 19, 2023 – Council meeting minutes
3. September 26, 2023 – Council meeting minutes
B. TAX ABATEMENTS:
| Year | Amount |
| 2023 | $11,893.84 |
| Total | $11,893.84 |
VII. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote - none
A. Motion to bundle licenses C1-C3
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Councilman Fogarty | | |
| Councilman Lawson | | |
| Council Vice President Rego | | |
| Councilwoman Sousa | | |
| Council President Rodericks | | |
Motion to approve bundle
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Councilman Fogarty | | |
| Councilman Lawson | | |
| Council Vice President Rego | | |
| Councilwoman Sousa | | |
| Council President Rodericks | | |
B. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Special Event License-One Day Entertainment
Applicant name: Vilija Putriute-Bauziene (Ocean State Ballet)
Event Address: 37 North Blossom St
Date and Time: October 7, 2023 4:00pm-7:00pm
Type of Entertainment: Live acoustic music, dance school performance
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Councilman Fogarty | | |
| Councilman Lawson | | |
| Council Vice President Rego | | |
| Councilwoman Sousa | | |
| Council President Rodericks | | |
2. Application for Bingo License
Applicant: Steven Medeiros (Sacred Heart)
Location: 118 Taunton Avenue
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Councilman Fogarty | | |
| Councilman Lawson | | |
| Council Vice President Rego | | |
| Councilwoman Sousa | | |
| Council President Rodericks | | |
3. Business License- Sundays and Holidays- New
Applicant: Mashal Siddiqui
Business: Prime Comms LLC
Location: 775 Newport Ave, Suite 300
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Councilman Fogarty | | |
| Councilman Lawson | | |
| Council Vice President Rego | | |
| Councilwoman Sousa | | |
| Council President Rodericks | | |
C. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Application for Additional Hours to open 24 hours - New
Applicant: Laura Salvucci
Business Name: Cumberland Farms Inc dba Cumberland Farms #001302
Business Address: 125 Newport Avenue, 02916
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Councilman Fogarty | | |
| Councilman Lawson | | |
| Council Vice President Rego | | |
| Councilwoman Sousa | | |
| Council President Rodericks | | |
VIII. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS –
1. Acknowledgment of Coach Kristin Coutoulakis for being named Coach of the Year- Council President Rodericks and Council 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.
1. Nancy Hale – budget questions
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 - none
XII. COUNCIL MEMBERS
- Detailed ARPA allocation, spending, and existing purchase orders from inception to date broken down by program and line item – receive report and discussion - Council Vice President Rego
2. Update on Police Department roofing project-Discussion only- Councilwoman Sousa
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for first and final passage and second passage - For discussion and possible vote
1. An ordinance in amendment of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended.
Summary: Chapter 20 adding redevelopment agency
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Councilman Fogarty | | |
| Councilman Lawson | | |
| Council Vice President Rego | | |
| Councilwoman Sousa | | |
| Council President Rodericks | | |
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS-
XV. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS - none
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON
D. RESOLUTIONS - none
E. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - none
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Councilman Fogarty | | |
| Councilman Lawson | | |
| Council Vice President Rego | | |
| Councilwoman Sousa | | |
| Council President Rodericks | | |
If communication assistance is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 401.435.7590 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.