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CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
Journal/Mins--REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
May 20, 2025
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
Deputy City, Leah Stoddard
I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
- Salute to the flag
Fogarty_X___ Lawson__X__ Rego_X___ Sousa Absent_ Rodericks__X__
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session,
pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(2) Litigation
- Motion made by Council Vice President Rego to enter into executive session. Motion seconded by Councilman Fogarty. Motion passes 4-0
MOTION TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | X | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | - | |
| Rodericks | X | |
1. Settlement Agreement for Discussion and Possible Vote
S-BNK East Providence Call LLC vs. Sarah Frew, Tax Assessor
C.A. No. PC2024-00775 and C.A. No. PC2024-06491
2. Claims & Litigation
a. Deborah Barros – RM No. 25-021, Claim No. 25-013 $640
b. Louise Carreiro – RM No. 25-025, Claim No. 25-017 $344.61
c. Seth Krasnianski – RM No. 25-024, Claim No. 25-016 $319.25
d. Christopher Melo – RM No. 25-023, Claim No. 25-015 $262.97
e. Ruth Seymour – RM No. 25-022, Claim No. 25-014 $251.37
f. Kasey Feijo – RM No. 25-029, Claim No. 25-018 $414.66
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
- Motion made by Councilman Fogarty to reconvene to open session. Motion seconded by Council Vice President Rego. Motion passes 4-0
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | X | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | - | |
| Rodericks | X | |
MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
- Motion made by Councilman Lawson to enter into executive session. Motion seconded by Council Vice President Rego. Motion passes 4-0
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | X | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | - | |
| Rodericks | X | |
III. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
IV. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
1. East Providence High School Musical Play - “Newsies”
- Councilman Lawson announces the names of those in attendance to approach the dais and receive their proclamation.
V. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes – May 7, 2025
B. LETTERS: New Property Address
1. 100 Waterfront Drive, E. Providence, Map 205, Block 7, Parcel 49
2. 110-116 Waterfront Drive, E. Providence, Map 205, Block 7, Parcel 1
3. 130 Waterfront Drive, E. Providence, Map 205, block 8, Parcel 28
4. 136 Waterfront Drive, E. Providence, Map 205, Block 8, Parcel 29
5. 120-124 Waterfront Drive, E. Providence, Map 205, Block 8, Parcel 1
6. 150 Waterfront Drive, E. Providence, Map 205, Block 13, Parcel 33
7. 156 Waterfront Drive, E. Providence, Map 205, Block 13, Parcel 1
8. 160 Waterfront Drive, E. Providence, Map 105, Block 2, Parcel 11
9. 164 Waterfront Drive, E. Providence, Map 105, Block 2, Parcel 1
10. 170 Waterfront Drive, E. Providence, Map 105, Block 3, Parcel 1
11. 30 East Point Drive, E. Providence, Map 203, Block 01, Parcel 004.30
12. 32 East Point Drive, E. Providence, Map 203, Block 01, Parcel 004.32
13. 34 East Point Drive, E. Providence, Map 203, Block 01, Parcel 004.34
14. 36 East Point Drive. E. Providence, Map 203, Block 01, Parcel 004.36
15. 38 East Point Drive, E. Providence, Map 203, Block 01, Parcel 004.38
16. 40 East Point Drive, E. Providence, Map 203, Block 01, Parcel 004-40
- Motion made by Councilman Lawson to approve the full consent calendar including item C. Motion seconded by Councilman Fogarty. Motion Passes 4-0
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | X | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | - | |
| Rodericks | X | |
C. TAX ABATEMENT - Cancelation/Abatements/Non-utilization
| YEAR | | AMOUNT |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| 2024 | | $21.590.00 |
| | | |
| TOTAL | | $21.590.00 |
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
VI. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. Motion to bundle licenses
- Motion to approve made by Councilman Lawson to bundle licenses 1-19. Motion seconded by Councilman Fogarty. Motion passes 4-0
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | X | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | - | |
| Rodericks | X | |
B. Motion to approve licenses
-Motion to approve made by Councilman Lawson to approve licenses 1-19. Motion seconded by Councilman Fogarty and Council Vice President Rego. Motion passes 4-0
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | X | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | - | |
| Rodericks | X | |
C. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Special Event – One Day Entertainment Licenses
Applicant: Tracy Johnson
Business Name: City of East Providence (Summer Concert Series)
Address: 684 – 700 Bullocks Point
Dates: 6/5, 6/19, 6/26, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28/2025
Time: 3pm – 8pm
2. Special Event – One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Claire Akin
Business Name: UOI Kettle Point LLC (Mark Palumbo 5K)
Event Address: 1 Kettle Point Avenue
Dates: 9/13/2025
Time:9/13/2025; 9am – 11am
3. Special Event – One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Kelly Parlin
Business Name: City of East Providence ( East Providence Pride)
Address: 41 Grove Avenue
Date & Time: 6/7/2025; 12pm – 2pm
4. Special Event – One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: A.C. Peri
Business Name: Sacred Heart Church (Band/DJ)
Address: 118 Taunton Avenue
Date & Time: 5/30 - 6/1/25; 6pm – 11pm
5. Special Event – One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Ana Willis
Business Name: Holy Ghost Beneficial (HGBB Feast)
Address: 51 N. Phillips Street, East Providence
Date & Time: 6/6 - 6/8/25; 6pm – 12am
6. Type of Business: Road Race
Applicant: Claire Akin
Business Name: UOI Kettle Point, LLC
Address: 1 Kettle Point Avenue & Surrounding Area
Date & Time: 9/13/2025; 7am – 2pm
7. Type of Business: License dba Palagis Ice Cream (Peddler Driver)
Applicant: Luis Felipe Arboleda
Business Name: Palagis 2000, Inc
Address: 55 Bascon Street
8. Type of Business: License dba Palagis Ice Cream (Peddler Driver)
Applicant: Zachary J. Smith
Business Name: Palagis 2000, Inc
Address: 55 Bascon Street
9. Type of Business: License dba Palagis Ice Cream (Peddler Driver)
Applicant: Juan C. Jaramillo
Business Name: Palagis 2000, Inc
Address: 55 Bascon Street
10. Special Event – One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Joe Eugenio
Business Name: Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity (HGB Charity Feast)
Address: 59 Brightridge Ave., East Providence, RI
Date & Time: 7/18-20/25; 6pm – 12am
11. Special Event – One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Glenn Fagundes
Business Name: Trinity Brotherhood (Holy Ghost Feast)
Address: 146 Sutton Avenue, East Providence
Date & Time: 6/13- 6/14/25; 6pm – 12am ; 6/15/25; 4pm – 10pm
12. Type of Business: License (Solicitor)
Applicant: Vess Pearson
Business Name: Aptive Environmental LLC
Address: 5132 N. 300 W. STE 150, Provo, UT
13. Type of Business: License Mobile Food Establishment
Applicant: Michael Fahim
Business Name: Pit Stop Street Food
Owner Address: 136 Barnes Street, Fall River, MA
14. Type of Business: License Mobile Food Establishment
Applicant: Matthew Lyons
Business Name: Weiner Wagon
Owner Address: 72 Johnny Cake Hill Rd, Middletown, RI
15. Type of Business: New License Victualing/Sunday/Holiday (Transfer)
Applicant: Robert Bowen
Business Name: From EDC Holdings, Inc dba Honey Dew Donuts to RB Donuts Inc dba Honey Dew Donuts
Business Address: 656-660 Bullocks Pt. Avenue, East Providence
16. Type of Business: New License Victualing/Sunday & Holiday (Sandwich Shop)
Applicant: Melanie Santos
Business Name: S & M Group LLC
Address: 80 Newport Avenue, Rumford, RI
17. Type of Business: New License Hawkers/Sunday & Holidays (Retail-Fireworks)
Applicant: Keith Lambert
Business Name: New England Novelty
Address: 1235 Wampanoag Trail, Riverside, RI
18. Type of Business: New License Hawkers/Sunday & Holidays (Retail-Fireworks)
Applicant: Keith Lambert
Business Name: New England Novelty
Address: 141 Newport Avenue, Rumford, RI
19. Type of Business: New Mobile Food Establishment
Applicant: Alison Camara
Business Name: Alison’s Wonderland LLC
Owner’s Address 982 Wood Street, Swansea, MA
NON-PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED – Alcoholic License
20. Special Event – Liquor License Class-F
Applicant: Ana Willis
Business Name: Holy Ghost Beneficial (HGBB Feast)
Address: 51 N. Phillips Street, East Providence
Date & Time: 6/6 - 6/8/25; 6pm – 12 am
21. Special Event – One Day Liquor License Class–F1
Applicant: Terry Carvalho
Business Name: Sacred Heart Church (Holy Ghost Soups)
Address: 118 Taunton Avenue, East Providence
Date & Time: 5/24/2025; 6pm – 11pm
22. Special Event – Liquor License Class-F1
Applicant: Glenn Fagundes
Business Name: Trinity Brotherhood (Holy Ghost Feast)
Address: 146 Sutton Avenue, East Providence
Date & Time: 6/13- 6/14/25; 6pm – 12am ; 6/15/25; 4pm – 10pm
23. Special Event – Liquor License Class–F1
Applicant: Joe Eugenio
Business Name: Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity ( Charity Feast)
Address: 59 Brightridge Avenue, East Providence
Date & Time: 7/18-20/25; 6pm – 12am
- Council Vice President Rego recuses
- Motion to approve made by Councilman Lawson to bundle licenses 20-23. Motion seconded by Councilman Fogarty. Motion passes 3-0
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | X | |
| Rego | Recused | |
| Sousa | - | |
| Rodericks | X | |
D. PUBLIC HEARING
- Council Vice President Rego recuses
1. Types of Business: Application for Liquor License (Transfer) Class BV
Applicant: Shazad Ahmad
Business Name: Lee’s Chinese Restaurant & Lounge
Address: 376 Bullocks Point Ave, Riverside
- Motion to approve made by Councilman Lawson to approve. Motion seconded by Councilman Fogarty. Motion passes 3-0
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | X | |
| Rego | Recused | |
| Sousa | - | |
| Rodericks | X | |
2. Type of Business: Application for Liquor License (Transfer) Class BV
Applicant: Marta Ochoa
Business Name: Taconeando
Address: 181 Willett Ave, Riverside
Address: 181 Willett Ave, Riverside
- Motion to approve made by Councilman Lawson to approve. Motion seconded by Councilman Fogarty. Motion passes 3-0
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | X | |
| Rego | Recused | |
| Sousa | - | |
| Rodericks | X | |
3. Type of Business: License ( Non-profit)
Applicant: Alba Curti
Business Name: East Providence Heritage Arts, Inc.
Address: 610 Waterman Avenue, East Providence
- Motion to approve made by Councilman Lawson to approve. Motion seconded by Councilman Fogarty. Motion passes 3-0
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | X | |
| Rego | Recused | |
| Sousa | - | |
| Rodericks | X | |
4. Type of Business: License (Restaurant)
Applicant: Edgar Barillas
Business Name: Francescas Restaurant 2
Address: 525 North Broadway, East Providence, RI
- Motion to approve made by Councilman Fogarty to approve. Motion seconded by Councilman Lawson. Motion passes 3-0
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | X | |
| Rego | Recused | |
| Sousa | - | |
| Rodericks | X | |
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
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. - NONE
XIII. 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.
- Julia Dempsy approaches podium to request a print out of the payments made for her rent
IX. APPOINTMENTS - NONE
X. COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Road repair Ferris and Bishop. Council Vice President Rego
- Council Vice President brings attention to the flooding in the area and requests DPW address the issue within the next couple of weeks
2. Traffic problems Centre Street – South from Pawtucket Avenue. Council Vice President Rego
- Council Vice President addresses the concerns of residents in the area about the lack of motorists obeying the stop signs and excessive speeding
3. Request for update from administration on Crescent Park project. Councilman Lawson
· Event Tent
· Temp Storage for Train
· Concession/Storage building
- Councilman Lawson requests to have the focus on this matter for this summer to be on the event tent, as it will be a great benefit to the carousel and the City.
- Councilman Lawson tables item 3, 4 and 5 due to vacations
4. Request for update from administration on beach raking. Councilman Lawson
5. Request for update from the administration on Willet Pond projects. Councilman Lawson
· Gazebo
· Parking lot
· Fallen tree
6. City Council Veterans Advisory Committee Update. Councilman Lawson
· Memorial Day Parade
· Elk's Expo
- Councilman Lawson offers any and all Veterans to join and march in the parade, step off at the old Oldham School
- Councilman Lawson announces the Elks Veteran Expo May 31, 2025, information to help guide Veterans through the various benefits available to them
7. Reserved parking on Bullocks Point Ave. Councilman Lawson
- Councilman Lawson requests an ordinance be drawn up for a sign to be placed at Salty Dog for pick up and drop off times.
8. Request to authorize payment of $780 to Rumford Little League for supplies pertaining to the conversion of the Ulrich Field from 50 to 70 playing surface. Council Vice President Rego
- Council Vice President Rego explains the work completed by the Rumford Little League.
- Council President suggests this be done internally by producing invoices for the work without requiring a vote
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second and final passage
For discussion and possible vote
1. An ordinance of the Council of the City of East Providence reallocating $264,485.02 for the purchase of three vehicles for the Fire Department. Introduced by Council President Rodericks
- Council Vice President Rego and Councilman Lawson express their concern of the $300,000 left over from the purchase of another fire vehicle.
- Motion to approve made by Councilman Lawon to approve. Motion seconded by Council Vice President Rego. Motion passes 4-0
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | X | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | - | |
| Rodericks | X | |
XII. CONTINUED BUSINESS
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS – Chief of Staff Patricia Resende
1. Appointment/Reappointment requiring Council Confirmation
· NONE
2. Appointment/Reappointment not requiring Council Confirmation
· NONE
3. Items for announcement/discussion
· FY 25/26 Residential and Commercial Tax Rate
- Tax Assessor Sarah Frew and Finance Director Glenda Delgado explain the new tax rate and the amount has dropped to $12.95 which is a reduction from last year for residential
· Final Remedial Action Completion Report and Remedy in Place/Response Complete Report – Rumford Rifle Range
- Chief of Staff Resende explained the report is very large and offers a CD Rom if the Council would like to view it or the public
· 2025 Street Pavement Update & List
- Chief of Staff states the list has been sent
· June 2, 2025 @ 1:30 PM Day of Portugal (6/10) & Azores Day (6/9) Flag Raising and Celebration
- Chief of Staff Resende announces that the City will be combining both Flag Raisings, the event will take place on June 2, 2025 at 1:30PM
· June 7, 2025 @ 10 AM Pride Flag Raising, Celebration and Parade
· Oldham School Public Meeting – Wed., June 4, 2025 @ 6 PM Fuller Creative Learning
- This is to discuss Oldham School
· 2025 National Military Appreciation Month Proclamation
· 2025 Immigrant Heritage Month Proclamation
· 2025 Day of Portugal Proclamation
· 2025 National Gun Violence Awareness Day Proclamation
· 2025 Juneteenth Day Proclamation
- Chief of Staff Resende receives permission to explain the $300,000 overage in the bid for the previously purchased fire truck. She read from a memo from the Fire Chief that explained due to prepayment of the previous fire truck the City received a savings and the ability to purchase the new trucks.
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS – City Solicitor Michael J. Marcello
- Solicitor Marcello states the Settlement Agreement was due to a court case decision, for two tax years
- Also states the pot hole claims were approved up to the max of $300
1. Settlement Agreement for Discussion and Possible Vote
S-BNK East Providence Call LLC vs. Sarah Frew, Tax Assessor
C.A. No. PC2024-00775 and C.A. No. PC2024-06491
2. Claims & Litigation
a. Deborah Barros – RM No. 25-021, Claim No. 25-013 $640
b. Louise Carreiro – RM No. 25-025, Claim No. 25-017 $344.61
c. Seth Krasnianski – RM No. 25-024, Claim No. 25-016 $319.25
d. Christopher Melo – RM No. 25-023, Claim No. 25-015 $262.97
e. Ruth Seymour – RM No. 25-022, Claim No. 25-014 $251.37
f. Kasey Feijo – RM No. 25-029, Claim No. 25-018 $414.66
C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON
- Councilman Lawson announces graduation is on June 6th at 6:30PM
- Councilman Lawson announces the Kids Rock Chorus May 30
- Council Vice President recognizes and congratulates all the teachers of the year, and a congratulations to the District Teacher of the year Amy Moran
D. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolutions authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Govconnection, Inc. for the renewal of the City’s Microsoft 365 licenses. The amount of $108,044.83 will be paid from funds allocated in the IT software account. Introduced by Councilman Fogarty
- Motion to approve made by Councilman Fogarty. Seconded by Councilman Lawson. Motion passes 4-0
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | X | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | - | |
| Rodericks | X | |
2. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Colonial Motor Group for the purchase of three vehicles for the fire department. Using the remaining capital funds of $264,485.02 from the purchase of a new tower ladder truck to complete the purchase. Introduced by Council President Rodericks
- Council President Rodericks adds Council Vice President Rego as a Sponsor to the Resolution
- Motion to approve made by Council Vice President Rego. Seconded by Councilman Fogarty. Motion passes 4-0
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | X | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | - | |
| Rodericks | X | |
3. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter Into a Change Order with ADS Construction, Inc. for Additional Work Related to the Police Station Renovations Cost of the change order is $130,379.70 using Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds to complete the work. (Council Vice President Rego)
- Motion to approve made by Council Vice President Rego. Seconded by Councilman Fogarty. Motion passes 4-0
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | X | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | - | |
| Rodericks | X | |
4. Resolution Authorizing the Award of a Contract for Site Work for the East Providence Community Center. Bentley is recommending the bid be awarded for $3,126,613. (Council President Rodericks)
- Motion to approve made by Councilman Lawson. Seconded by Council Vice President Rego. Motion passes 4-0
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | X | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | - | |
| Rodericks | X | |
5. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the Solid Waste and Recycling Services Agreement between the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation and the City of East Providence (Council President Rodericks)
- Motion to approve made by Council Vice President Rego. Seconded by Councilman Fogarty. Motion passes 4-0
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | X | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | - | |
| Rodericks | X | |
E. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote - NONE
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
- Motion to adjourn made by Council Vice President Rego. Seconded by Councilman Fogarty and Councilman Lawson. Motion passes 4-0
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | X | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | - | |
| Rodericks | X | |
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:
A. Skipworth
City Clerk