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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.com |
RICHMOND TOWN COUNCIL
Regular Town Council Meeting Agenda
Town Council Chambers
5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI 02898
June 17, 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. RESOLUTION & PROCLAMATION
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 a Resolution Honoring the 2025 Chariho Valedictorian – Keira Pearce
2) Approval of a Resolution Honoring the 2025 Chariho Salutatorian – Maya Iskander
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) Outdoor Entertainment License
Applicant: Preserve Property Management Company LLC (Clubhouse, Range, Hilltop Lodge)
Location: 87 Kingstown Road
Date & Time: June 2025- June 2026, varies by event
2) Outdoor Entertainment License
Applicant: Richmond Smoke
Location: 1219 Main Street
Date & Time: June to November; Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays 1 P.M. – 11 P.M.
F. LICENSE
Please note that in accordance with section 42-46-6 (b), the Council may review, discuss, and/or take action on the following items:
Applicant: Preserve Property Management LLC – Hilltop White Birch
Location: 2 Bumblebee Lane
Dates: One-Year License
Applicant: Preserve Property Management LLC – Clubhouse Double Barrell
Location: 87 Kingstown Road
Dates: One-Year License
G. NEW HIRES
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 Hiring Brian Shea as Assistant Summer Camp Director
2) Discussion and Consideration of Hiring the following Summer Camp Counselors :
a) Erika Christensen
b) Julia LaFountaine
c) Amanda Moyer
d) Izzabelle Woodmansee
e) Haley Silva
f) Zoe McKnight
g) Alexis Dugas
h) Jozlynne Pizzuti
i) Haylna Mykhaylyshyn
j) Joseph Cunha
k) Audrey Ostguy
l) Jack Korus
m) Daphne Grim
3) Discussion and Consideration on Hiring Arthur Burton as DPW Truck Driver/Laborer
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 requests for appointment to the Planning Board, with one vacancy, term expiration of January 31, 2026
a) Nancy Hess
2) Discussion and Consideration of Joann Burgess' request for renewal to the Senior Activities Committee, with term expiration of May 31, 2028
3) Discussion and Consideration of Jaqueline Lombardo's request for renewal to the Senior Activities Committee, with term expiration of May 31, 2028
4) Discussion and Consideration of Jeffrey W. Noble's request for appointment to the Finance Board, with one vacancy, term expiration of November 30, 2029
5) Discussion and Consideration of Christine Donahue's resignation from the Dog Park Committee
6) Discussion and Consideration of Karen D. Pinch's resignation as Town Administrator
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) April 29, 2025 (Executive Session Meeting)
b) May 20, 2025 (Regular Meeting)
c) May 29, 2025 (Special Meeting)
2) Approval of Town Department Reports
a) Approval of Town Clerk’s Report for May 2025
b) Approval of Tax Collector’s Report for May 2025
c) Approval of Finance Director’s Report for May 2025
d) Approval of Police Department's Report for May 2025
e) Approval of the Building, Zoning, and Planning Report for April 2025
f) Approval of the Building, Zoning, and Planning Report for May 2025
3) Approval of Tax Collector Refunds dated June 9, 2025
4) Approval of Appropriations and Payment of Bills – April 26, 2025 to June 10, 2025
5) Approval of Rhode Island Energy/ Narragansett Electric Pole Placement Request on Sand Pond Road WR # 13938168 to Install a New 35/3 Stub Pole
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=
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.
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) Town Administrator’s Report: Karen D. Pinch
a) Update on the Shared Community Center with Hopkinton
b) Approval of the Easement with Rhode Island Energy/Narragansett Electric and Verizon to install a Utility Pole at AP 3B-2-001 KG Ranch Road
c) Approval of a Pole Placement Petition with Rhode Island Energy- Narragansett Electric and Verizon to install a Utility Pole at AP 3B-2001 KG Ranch Road
d) Status Update by GZA regarding the Environmental Assessment for 4 Richmond Townhouse Road
2) Police Chief’s Report: Elwood M. Johnson, Jr.
a) Update on the New Hire and Field Training
3) Town Clerk’s Report: Erin F. Liese, CMC
a) Approval to set the date for the Richmond Budget Referendum, to July 8, 2025
b) Approval of the Ballot Question for the Richmond Budget Referendum
4) EMA Director’s Report: Nicholas Linacre
a) Annual Hazard Mitigation Plan Review
5) Land Trust Report: Suzanne Paton
a) Saila Preserve Parking Area Update
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) Request of Councilor Dinsmore regarding Discussion and Consideration of Approving a Resolution opposing Rhode Island General Assembly Bill H5436-2025 and S359-2025
2) Discussion and Consideration of a Zone Change from Residential-2 (R2) to Public and Governmental (PUB) at 4 Richmond Townhouse Road, Plat 6C Lot 18; with authorization for the Town Clerk to advertise for Public Hearing.
3) Request of Councilor Madnick for Discussion and Consideration to Create and Install Permanent Signs at the Richmond Transfer Station Recycling Area, informing users on proper recycling, and that non-compliance leads to fines for the Town
4) Request of Councilor Madnick for Discussion and Consideration to form a Town Administrator Search/Hiring Committee as required by Article 4 Section 1C of the Town Charter, with the appointment of a Town Council member to serve pursuant to the Charter
5) Request of Chris Fox, Executive Director of Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association, for Authorization for the Town Administrator to sign the application with RI DEM for the Hillsdale Road Culvert Replacement Project
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) Board and Commission Vacancies- June 12, 2025
b) Email from Jessica Purcell regarding the Richmond Budget dated June 10, 2025
2) Resolutions Received:
a) Warren Town Council Resolution regarding an Amendment to RIGL Title 39, Chapter 2, Regarding the Duties of Public Utilities
b) Warren Town Council Resolution Requesting Full State Funding of Private School Transportation Pursuant to RIGL §§16-21.1-1(5) & 16-21.1-2
c) Hopkinton Town Council Resolution in support of Senate Bill S-57 and House Bill H-5953 Regarding the Maintenance of Sidewalks
d) Hopkinton Town Council Resolution in Honor of Hope Valley Elementary School, Students, Staff, and Alumni
e) Lincoln Town Council Resolution in Support of Senate Bill S-57 and House Bill H-5393 Regarding Maintenance of Sidewalks
f) Lincoln Town Council Resolution 2025-13 Opposing Specific Land Use Legislation Proposed in the Rhode Island General Assembly
g) Town of Charlestown Resolution in Honor of Hope Valley Elementary School, Students, Staff, and Alumni
N. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1) Pursuant to § 42-46-5(a)(2): Regarding Litigation: 36 & 37 Wood Road Boundary Dispute
2) Pursuant to § 42-46-5(a)(5): Regarding Potential Acquisition of Real Property
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 June 12, 2025.
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