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CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, December 17, 2024
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
145 TAUNTON AVENUE-CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
EXECUTIVE SESSION: CONFERENCE ROOM A
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, Andreza (Andy) Skipworth
I. CALL TO ORDER 
Roll Call
Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION - NONE
The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session,
pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(2)
III. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
IV. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
V. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. Council Journals:
1. November 12, 2024, Regular Meeting
2. Executive Session November 12, 2024
3. November 19, 2024, Regular Meeting
4. December 10, 2024, Regular Meeting
5. Executive Session December 10, 2024
B. Abatements
1. Tax Assessment Board of Review
| YEAR | AMOUNT |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| 2024 | $6962.08 |
| TOTAL | $6962.08 |
2. Tax Assessors Office
| YEAR | AMOUNT |
| | |
| | |
| 2023 Tax Roll | $2,356.00 |
| 2024 Tax Roll | $8,025.16 |
| 2024 Non-Utilization Bill | $80,840.00 |
| TOTAL | $91,221.16 |
C. Letters
1. Notice of new property – 318 Mauran Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
Map 206 Block 29 Parcel 008.00
2. Notice of new property – 320 Mauran Ave, E. Province, RI 02914
Map 206 Block 29 Parcel 008.10
3. Notice of new property – 322 Mauran Avenue, E. Providence, RI 02914
Map 206 Block 29 Parcel 008.20
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
VI. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. Motion to bundle licenses C1 – C5
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
B. Motion to approve licenses C1 – C5
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
C. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Existing Cosmetic & Wellness; new location
Applicant: Giana Lewis- Fairley
Business Name: Giana Lewis Fairley, PA LLC
dba Aesthetics Med & Wellness by G
Business Address: 2740 Pawtucket Avenue
2. Lashes & Nails – New
Applicant: Tabitha Avelar
Business Name: Beauty by Tabitha
Address: 101 Turner Avenue
3. Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle – New
Applicant: Marina Lucia Lopez Giron
Business Name: Hector Marina Food Truck LLC
dba La Loncherita Food Truck
Address: 108 Congress Avenue
4. Nutrition & Personal Training Classes
Applicant: N. Gainha Imboque
Business Name: Smoothing U
Address: 200 Newport Avenue
5. Variety Store – Transfer Existing Business
Applicant: Wilson Loura Junior
Business Name: From – Rei Da Carne to Brazilian Family Market RI
Address: 1024 S. Broadway
D. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE
VII. 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.
XIII. PUBLIC COMMENT - NONE
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.
IX. APPOINTMENTS - NONE
X. COUNCIL MEMBERS - NONE
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for first and final passage and second passage - For discussion and possible vote - NONE
XII. CONTINUED BUSINESS - NONE
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS - NONE
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS - NONE
C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON - NONE
D. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a contract with Carousel & Carvings Inc. For Phase II of the Carousel Stabilator Project
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
E. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote
1. Ordinance of the council of the city of east providence appropriating $552,100 from the east providence school department capital improvement revolving fund
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
If communication assistance is needed or any other accommodations to ensure equal participation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 401.435.7596 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.
Posted 12-13-24