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| TOWN OF RICHMOND, RHODE ISLAND |
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| 5 Richmond Townhouse Road | |
| Wyoming, RI 02898 | |
| (401) 539-9000 www.richmondri.gov |
RICHMOND TOWN COUNCIL
Regular Town Council Meeting Agenda
Town Council Chambers
5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI 02898
December 16, 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. RECOGNITION
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) Promotional Badge Pinning Ceremony for Corporal Michael Ellis
E. PUBLIC HEARING
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) Town Council Sitting as the Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Board Notice is hereby given by the Town Council of the Town of Richmond, being the Licensing Board in said Town as provided under Title 3, Chapters 1-12 of the General Laws of Rhode Island 1956, and as amended; that the following applications have been received by the Town Council for licenses under said Act, from the date of issuance to November 30, 2026; as reviewed for application completeness on December 10, 2025:
a) Discussion and Consideration of Incomplete Application for Class B-Victualer Retail Liquor License of Meadow Brook Golf Course Inc., subject to Certificate of Good Standing
2) Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Amendments to Chapter 8.18.030 and Chapter 8.18.070 of the Richmond Code of Ordinances, entitled “Transfer Station” and “Tipping Fees”.
a) Request of Councilor Madnick for Discussion and Consideration of extending the Transfer Station hours to close at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesdays during daylight savings time.
F. LICENSES
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 the Issuance of a Holiday License for the following:
a) Global Montello Group Corp. #2773 d/b/a Mobil
b) Meadow Brook Golf Course Inc.
2) Discussion and Consideration of the Issuance of a Victualing License for Meadow Brook Golf Course Inc.
G. 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 the Appointment of Erin F. Liese as Town Administrator
2) Discussion and Consideration of the Appointment of Cameron Millar as a Seasonal Public Works Personnel
H. 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 request of Robert J. Davenport for Renewal of Appointment to the Rural Preservation Land Trust, with term expiration of December 31, 2030.
2) Discussion and Consideration of the request of Jeff Noble for Renewal of Appointment to the Tax Assessment Board of Review, with term expiration of December 31, 2028.
I. 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 16, 2025 (Executive Session)
b) October 7, 2025 (Executive Session)
c) October 21, 2025 (Executive Session)
d) November 4, 2025 (Executive Session, 4:00 P.M.)
e) November 4, 2025 (Executive Session, 6:00 P.M.)
f) December 4, 2025 (Executive Session, 4:00 P.M.)
g) December 10, 2025 (Executive Session, 5:00 P.M.)
h) December 2, 2025 (Regular Meeting)
i) December 4, 2025 (Special Meeting)
j) December 10, 2025 (Special Meeting)
2) Approval of Town Department Reports
a) Approval of the Town Clerk’s Report – November 2025
b) Approval of the Finance Department’s Report – November 2025
c) Approval of the Police Department’s Report – November 2025
d) Approval of the Building/Zoning Department Report – November 2025
e) Approval of the Tax Collector’s Report – November 2025
f) Approval of the Human Services Report – November 2025
3) Approval of the Appropriations and Payment of Bills – November 1, 2025 – November 30, 2025
J. PUBLIC FORUM
The Public Forum will be conducted according to Town Council Rules & Procedures Article 6. http://www.richmondri.com/DocumentCenter/View/1878/Rules-of-Procedure?bidId=
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K. 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) Holiday Tree Lighting – Thank you
b) Discussion and Consideration for Authorization to Advertise for a Part-time Seasonal Custodial position
2) Police Chief’s Report: Elwood Johnson
a) Mutual Aid rendered to the Town of Hopkinton
b) Request to Authorize Bid Award for HVAC Mini-Split for the Animal Control Pound to Boss Heating and Cooling, Inc.
3) Public Works Director Report: Gary Robar
a) Authorization to join Sourcewell for purchasing
b) Authorization to award a contract to purchase a John Deere Backhoe to Daniel Salvas of United Construction & Forestry
4) Finance Director’s Report: Danielle Andrews
a) Discussion and Consideration to Set the Financial Town Meeting All Day Referendum to June 2, 2026; all Voting at Town Hall from 8 A.M. to 8 P.M.
b) Discussion and Consideration to Set the Budget Public Hearings to April 13th and May 5th
c) Discussion and Consideration to Set Budget Workshops at 5:00 P.M. on March 17th and March 31st
5) Town Planner’s Report: Talia Jalette
a) Discussion and Consideration of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) Targeted Brownfield Assessment Program
6) Emergency Management Director’s Report: Nick Linacre
a) Discussion and Consideration of CodeRed System Upgrade, MOU Renewal, and SPOC Confirmation; with Authorization for the Town Administrator to sign.
L. 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) Presentation from Kilowant Community Energy regarding energy alternatives
2) Request of President Wilcox for Discussion and Consideration of a Town Administrator Annual Review
M. 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 December 9, 2025
2) Resolutions Received:
a) Town of Warren Resolution Preserving the Name, Significance, and Observance of the Victory Day Holiday
N. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1) Pursuant to R.I. General Laws §42-46-5(a)(1), Discussion of job performance - Erin F. Liese
2) Pursuant to R.I. General Laws §42-46-5(a)(2) – Pending Litigation; GD Richmond Beaver I, LLC, et al. v. Town of Richmond Zoning Board of Review, et al, SU-2023-0214-MP
3) Pursuant to R.I. General Laws §42-46-5(a)(2) – Pending Litigation; Jordan Carlson v. The Town of Richmond, WC-2025-0605
O. 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 December 11, 2025.
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