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RICHMOND TOWN COUNCIL
Regular Town Council Meeting Agenda
Town Council Chambers
5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI 02898
December 2, 2025
6:00 P.M.
This meeting will take place in Town Council Chambers, 5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Richmond, RI 02898.
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A. CALL TO ORDER 
B. ROLL CALL
C. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
D. NEW HIRES
Please Note in Accordance with Section 42-46-6 (b) the Council May Review, Discuss and/or take Action on the following items:
1) Discussion and Consideration of Hiring a Recreation Director
E. APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
Please note that in accordance with section 42-46-6 (b), the Council may review, discuss, and/or take action on the following items:
1) Discussion and Consideration of the Resignation of Pat Pouliot from the 250th Committee
2) Discussion and Consideration of the Resignation of Nicholas Solitro from the Zoning Board of Review
3) Request of President Wilcox for Discussion and Consideration of the reassignment of Karen Reynolds from Member-at-Large to School Committee Member of the 250th Commission
F. CONSENT AGENDA
Please note that in accordance with section 42-46-6 (b), the Council may review, discuss, and/or take action on the following items:
1) Approval of Town Council Minutes
a) September 10, 2025 (Special Meeting)
b) November 18, 2025 (Regular Meeting)
G. PUBLIC FORUM
The Public Forum will be conducted according to Town Council Rules & Procedures Article 6. http://www.richmondri.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1878/Rules-of-Procedure?bidId=
Those participating remotely use the “raise hand” icon at the bottom right side of your screen, or, if you are using a phone, press *9. The moderator will tell you when it is your turn to speak.
H. REPORTS
Please note the following items are status reports and matters of interest to the Council and are for informational purposes unless indicated otherwise, and will be acted upon in accordance with section 42-46-6 (b)
1) Interim Town Administrator’s Report: Erin Liese
a) Discussion and Consideration of a Memorandum of Understanding between the RI Department of State and the Town of Richmond Regarding Trade Name Registration, with authorization of the Interim Town Administrator to Sign.
2) Police Chief’s Report: Elwood Johnson
a) AAA Traffic Safety Awards
b) Annual Stuff a Cruiser Toy Drive to support Matthews Wish
3) Town Planner’s Report: Talia Jalette
a) Discussion and Consideration of Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Ch. 18.16 – “Use Regulations”, for a New Section, 18.16.040, Entitled “Uses Permitted by Special-Use Permit”, with Authorization for the Town Clerk to Advertise for Public Hearing.
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Please note that in Accordance with Section 42-46-6 (b), the Council May Review, Discuss, and/or take Action on the following items:
1) Discussion and Consideration of Use of Town Property Ordinance, with Authorization for the Town Clerk to Advertise for Public Hearing.
J. NEW BUSINESS
Please note that in accordance with section 42-46-6 (b), the Council may review, discuss, and/or take action on the following items:
1) Request of Antoinette Christiano for Discussion and Consideration of changing the name of the road at 24 Pinehurst Drive.
2) Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Town Council Meeting Dates for 2026.
K. COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS AND RESOLUTIONS FROM OTHER RHODE ISLAND CITIES AND TOWNS
The Council may acknowledge any of the listed Communications and Proclamations, and Resolutions. Should any member wish to have a conversation on any of the matters, the item will be placed on a future agenda for review, discussion, and/or potential action and/or vote.
1) Communications Received:
a) Boards and Commissions Vacancies as of November 24, 2025
b) Copy of Application from Julie Leusner declining re-appointment to the Wellness Committee
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1) Pursuant to § 42-46-5(a)(4): Investigative Proceedings regarding Allegations of Civil Misconduct
M. ADJOURNMENT
Pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-6(c), Notice of this meeting was posted on the Secretary of State’s website, Richmond Town Hall, Richmond Police Station, and Clerk Base on November 25, 2025.
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