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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
May 20, 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) Chair Dedication to Honor Ralph Woodmansee
a) Approval of Proclamation 2025-11 Ralph Woodmansee
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: Washington County Pomona Grange dba Washington County Fair
Location: 78 Richmond Townhouse Road
Date & Time: August 13, 2025 through August 17, 2025 from 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 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: Keystone Novelties Distributions LLC
Location: Fireworks Tent in Chariho Plaza
Dates: June 21st through July 6th
Subject to: Executed lease agreement of property owner
G. 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 Nancy Hess' request for appointment to the Planning Board, with term expiration of January 31, 2026
H. 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 (Regular Meeting)
b) April 29, 2025 (Executive Session Meeting)
c) May 6, 2025 (Regular Meeting)
2) Approval of Town Department Reports
a) Approval of Police Department's Report for April 2025
b) Approval of Town Clerk’s Report for April 2025
c) Approval of Tax Collector’s Report for April 2025
d) Approval of Finance Director's Report for April 2025
3) Approval of Tax Payment Agreement for AP 7D Lot 4-005
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) Discussion and consideration of a contract with Westin Solutions for the sale of water, and authorization for the Town Administrator to sign
b) Update to the public on the budget process and referendum
2) Town Planner’s Report: Talia Jalette
a) Priorities, recommendations, and roadblocks regarding the Richmond Community Comprehensive Plan
3) EMA Director’s Report: Nicholas Linacre
a) Assignment of a date for the Hazard Mitigation Plan Report
K. 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 President Wilcox for discussion and consideration of a resolution in honor of Hope Valley Elementary School, students, staff, and alumni
2) Request of Eric Weiner d/b/a P&EE Consulting for discussion and consideration of a proposed amendment to the insurance requirements expressly stated in the 2025 food truck event contract with the Town of Richmond
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- May 15, 2025
b) Police Department Press Release- May 2, 2025
c) Police Department Press Release- May 12, 2025
d) Warrant for the Annual Budget Referendum- June 3, 2025
e) Notice from Talia Jalette on the Draft Statewide Housing Plan, Housing 2030
f) Email from Nadine Frazier on behalf of Senator Elaine J. Morgan for consideration of a Resolution opposing the 2025 Gun Control Legislation
g) Email from Gary Parker for consideration of a Resolution opposing H 5436 and S 359
2) Resolutions Received:
a) Chariho School Committee Resolution in support of 2025-H5204 relating to transportation beyond city and town limits
b) Exeter Town Council Resolution regarding funding student transportation
c) Hopkinton Town Council Resolution in support of H 5201 relating to education and Property Tax Relief Act 16-7.2-6
d) Hopkinton Town Council Resolution in support of H5204 relating to transportation beyond city and town limits
e) Hopkinton Town Council Resolution opposing S 0851 relating to Government Tourism
f) Hopkinton Town Council Resolution opposing land use regulations proposed by the Rhode Island General Assembly
g) Hopkinton Town Council Resolution opposing H 5887 relative to holidays
h) Barrington Town Council National Public Works Week Proclamation
i) Barrington Town Council Resolution in support of the 2025 Composting and Organic Waste Diversion Act (H-5195/S-0104)
j) Barrington Town Council Resolution in support of S 57 and H 5393 regarding maintenance of sidewalks
k) North Smithfield School Committee Resolution regarding school transportation
l) Exeter Town Council Resolution in opposition to 2025 Gun Control Legislation
m) New Shoreham Town Council Resolution opposing a statewide non-owner-occupied property tax
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 15, 2025.
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