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CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
MINUTES-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
June 16, 2026
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, Andreza (Andy) Skipworth
I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Fogarty X Lawson X Rego X Sousa X Rodericks X
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION - NONE
III. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
IV. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS - NONE
V. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:
1. Regular meeting minutes May 19, 2026, June 2, 2026
B. LETTERS:
New Addresses
1. 42 East Point Drive, E. Providence, RI 02916, Map 203 Block 01 Parcel 004.42
2. 44 East Point Drive, E. Providence, RI 02916, Map 203 Block 01 Parcel 004.44
3. 46 East Point Drive, E. Providence, RI 02916, Map 203 Block 01 Parcel 004.46
4. 48 East Point Drive, E. Providence, RI 02916, Map 203 Block 01 Parcel 004.48
5. 50 East Point Drive, E. Providence, RI 02916, Map 203 Block 01 Parcel 004.50
6. 52 East Point Drive, E. Providence, RI 02916, Map 203 block 01 Parcel 004.52
7. 64 East Point Drive, E. Providence, RI 02916, Map 203 Block 01 Parcel 004.64
8. 66 East Point Drive, E. Providence, RI 02916, Map 203 block 01 Parcel 004.68
9. 68 East Point Drive, E. Providence, RI 02916, Map 203 block 01 Parcel 004.68
10. 78 East Point Drive, E. Providence, RI 02916, Map 203 Block 01 Parcel 004.78
11. 106 East Point Drive, E. Providence, RI 02916, Map 203 block 01 Parcel 007.106
12. 71-141 East Point Drive, E. Providence, RI 02916, Map 203 Block 02 Parcel 001.00
13. 140-150 East Point Drive, E. Providence, RI 02916, Map 203 block 01 Parcel 006.00
14. 42 East
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | Seconded | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
C. CANCELLATIONS/ABATEMENTS
| YEAR | | AMOUNT |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| 2026 | | $7,117.60 |
| | | |
| TOTAL | | $7,117.60 |
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Seconded | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Motion | |
| Rodericks | X | |
VI. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Special Event – One Day Entertainment License (DJ)
Applicant: Ronny Pereira
Type of Event: Pereira Summer Party
Event Address: 187 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI
Date & Time: 7/11/2026;5pm – 11pm
2. Special Event – One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: John Fuzek
Type of Event: RI Folk Festival
Address: Crescent Park, East Providence, RI
Date & Time: 8/30/2026; 8am – 8pm
3. Type of License: New Solicit - Solar
Applicant: Matthew McColgan
Business Name: Trinity Solar, LLC
Applicant’s Address: 25 Bullock Point Ave, Apt 7A
4. Type of License: New Mobile Food Truck
Applicant: Pedro Gutierrez
Business Name: Antojitos & Delicias Kamila’s
Applicant’s Address: 21 Lexington Ave, Cranston, RI
5. Type of License: One Day Entertainment License (Block Party)
Applicant: Mike McAteer
Business Name: Hot Potato Food Truck
Event Address: 555 Waterman Avenue, East Providence
Dates: 7/5, 8/7, 9/4/2026; 4pm – 8pm
6. Type of License: New Hawker & Sunday/Holidays
Applicant: Alex Mutzabaugh
Business Name: Previously Sound FX New Name: Keystone Novelties Distributors, Inc
Business Address: 40 Highland Avenue, East Providence, RI
7. Type of License: One Day Entertainment License (Block Party)
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Applicant: Mike McAteer
Business Name: Hot Potato Food Truck
Event Address: 555 Waterman Avenue, East Providence
Date & Time: 6/12/2026; 4pm – 8pm
B. MOTION TO BUNDLE NON-PUBLIC HEARING LICENSES (A1 – A7)
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Seconded | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Motion | |
| Rodericks | X | |
C. MOTION TO APPROVE NON-PUBLIC HEARING LICENSES (A1 – A7)
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Seconded | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Motion | |
| Rodericks | X | |
D. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Type of License: Application for Liquor License (Restaurant)
Applicant: Ryan Resendes
Business Name: 95 Holdings LLC dba Tin Tin
Business Address: 95 Warren Avenue, East Providence
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Seconded | |
| Rego | Recused | |
| Sousa | Motion | |
| Rodericks | X | |
Motion passed 4-0; Council vice President recused himself.
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.
VIII. 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 be limited to thirty (30) minutes per meeting.
1. Renee Ignacio - spoke to the council on the contract for School bus cameras. Stated the most important reason and only reason for the cameras to be implemented was for children’s safety. Everyone wanted a number to prove that it was a safety issue. With cameras catching 208 vehicles passing the buses, we have our answers. Renee stated that someone from the school committee should go before the council and request a percentage of that money to go to the school department’s capital improvement account and be used for school safety concerns.
2. Frank McMann – Believes he is being harassed by the building inspector, police department because of his complaint regarding a fence variance.
IX. APPOINTMENTS - NONE
X. COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. The amount of outstanding property taxes, Council Vice President Rego
Topic was completed prior to meeting; Discussion was passed.
2. Crosswalk safety at Merrit Road and Pawtucket Avenue. Council President Rodericks, Councilman Fogarty Asking Dan Borges, Director of Public Works for a painted crosswalk or blinking light. Councilman Fogarty mentioned a solar sign would be great as well.
3. The amount of outstanding water sewer bill. Council Vice President Rego
Topic was completed prior to meeting; Discussion was passed.
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second and/or final passage for discussion and possible vote
1. Ordinance of the council of the City of East Providence appropriating $482,545.00 from unallocated capital funds for city hall exterior window replacement project. Introduced by Council President Rodericks.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | Seconded | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
XII. CONTINUED BUSINESS - NONE
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS – Director of Policy & Constituent Services, Andre Herrera
1. Appointment/Reappointment requiring Council Confirmation
· None
2. Appointment/Reappointment not requiring Council Confirmation
· None
3. Items for announcement/discussion
· Proclamation honoring Executive Legal Assistant Robin Lefebvre upon her retirement after 41 years of dedicated service to the City of East Providence.
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON – Councilman Lawson
D. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
E. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote
1. An ordinance an amendment of Chapter 16 taxation, revised ordinances of the city of east providence, Rhode Island, 1988, as amended Entitled article v. Tax stabilization for qualified businesses Is hereby amended by adding the following:
Article V: Tax Stabilization for qualified businesses and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU). Council Vice President Rego
A motion to approve as amended.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | | X |
| Rego | Motion | |
| Sousa | Seconded | |
| Rodericks | X | |
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn was made at 7:25pm
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | Seconded | |
| Lawson | X | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Motion | |
| 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.
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