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RICHMOND TOWN COUNCIL
Regular Town Council Meeting Agenda
Town Council Chambers
5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI 02898
May 6, 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. PUBLIC HEARING
Please Note 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: Wawaloam RV LLC dba Wawaloam Campground
Location: 510 Gardiner Road
Time: Saturdays, May- October 31, 2025; noon to 2 P.M. or 6 P.M. to 9 P.M
2) Consideration of the Proposed Municipal Budget, Capital Projects, and Programs for FY 25/26
a) Town Council Discussion and Approval of the Municipal Budget to be considered by the Electors at the Financial Referendum
b) Approval of the Ballot Question for the Financial Referendum
E. LICENSE
Please Note in Accordance with Section 42-46-6 (b) the Council May Review, Discuss and/or take Action on the following items:
1) Holiday License:
Applicant: Wawaloam RV LLC dba Wawaloam Campground
Expires: October 31, 2025
2) Victualing License:
Applicant: Shaw Lemonade LLC dba Dels Lemonade
Expires: December 1, 2025
F. 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 Summer Camp Director
G. APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
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 Leah Arsenault's Request for Appointment to the Wellness Committee, with term expiration of November 30, 2025.
2) Discussion and Consideration of Isaac Reid's Request for Appointment to the Wellness Committee, with term expiration of November 30, 2025.
3) Discussion and Consideration of Kevin M. Stacey's Resignation from the Planning Board.
H. CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the Consent Agenda shall be equivalent to approval of each item as if it had been acted upon separately; or items may be removed by the Town Council for review, discussion and/or take Action.
1) Approval of Town Council Minutes
a) March 24, 2025 (Executive Session Meeting)
b) April 1, 2025 (Executive Session Meeting)
c) April 9, 2025 (Executive Session Meeting)
d) April 1, 2025 (Special Meeting)
e) April 1, 2025 (Regular Meeting)
f) April 9, 2025 (Regular Meeting)
2) Approval of Town Department Reports
a) Approval of Police Department's Report for March 2025
3) Approval of Appropriations and Payment of Bills – March 12, 2025 to April 25, 2025
I. 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.
J. 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) Request for Approval of a Contract with Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation for Solid Waste and Recycling, and authorization to sign
b) Request for Approval of a Cloud Hosting Agreement with Vision Appraisal, and authorization to sign
c) Request for Approval of Climate Resilience Fund Grant Agreement, and authorization to sign
d) Request to Reconsider the Process for Taxpayer Agreements to include in the Consent Agenda vs a Special Meeting
e) Update on Regrading of the Dog Park
2) Town Clerk’s Report: Erin F. Liese, CMC
a) Request to send a Letter in Support of the Board of Elections Budget Request to Restore Funding for the Replacement of Electronic Poll Pads in the Governor's Budget
K. NEW BUSINESS
Please Note 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 Madnick for Discussion and Consideration to Request the DPW Director and Staff to Develop and Complete a Short (One Year), and Long (Five + Year) term detailed Plan to Supplement the Road Infrastructure (Road Repairs MRP Project Item 02.19.5635 Capital Improvement Plan
2) Discussion and Consideration of a Recommendation from the Recreation Commission to form a Farmer’s Market Commission
3) Request of Representative Cotter for Discussion and Consideration of a Resolution in Support of Rhode Island House Bill 5634 for Defending Affordable Prescription Drug Costs Act
L. 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 - April 2, 2025
b) Human Services Newsletter - May 2025
c) Police Department Press Release - April 11, 2025
d) Email from Thea Brennan for Support of the Richmond Elementary School Playground
e) Email from Christopher Kona regarding Feedback on Richmond Municipal Budget
f) Letter from Andrea Gardiner regarding The Preserve
g) Email from Isaac Reid for a Request of Council to send a Resolution of Support for the Composting Act
h) Letter from The Men’s Health Network Team for a Proclamation of support of Men’s Health Month or Men’s Health Week
i) Notice from the Town of Exeter regarding Proposed Amendments to Exeter Code of Ordinances
2) Resolutions Received:
a) Bristol Warren Regional School District Resolution Regarding School Transportation
b) Exeter Town Council Resolution in Opposition To Rhode Island 2025 Gun Control Legislation
c) Exeter Town Council Resolution Regarding The Restoration of General Revenue Sharing to the State’s Cities and Towns
d) Hopkinton Town Council Resolution in Opposition To Rhode Island 2025 Gun Control Legislation
e) Hopkinton Town Council Resolution Regarding The Restoration of General Revenue Sharing
f) Barrington Town Council Resolution Regarding The Restoration of General Revenue Sharing
g) Barrington Town Council Resolution Regarding Support of Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns 2025 Legislative Priorities
h) Barrington Town Council Resolution Regarding Rhode Island Sanctuary Town for Transgender People, and all members of the LGBTQIA2s+ Community and Allies
i) Scituate School Committee Resolution for Funding Private School Transportation by State and Local Education Agencies
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 May 1, 2025
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