RICHMOND TOWN COUNCIL

Regular Town Council Meeting Agenda

Town Council Chambers

5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI 02898

October 21, 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 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, for the year December 1, 2025 to November 30, 2026; as reviewed for application completeness on October 15, 2025:

a)         Discussion and Consideration of Complete Application for Class A (Package Store) Retail Liquor License of NRP INC., d/b/a Wyoming Package Store, located at 1199 Main Street

 

b)         Discussion and Consideration of Incomplete Application for Class A (Package Store) Retail Liquor License of CELO LLC d/b/a Richmond Wine & Liquors, located at 5 Stilson Road, subject to Fire Inspection, Proof of Insurance, License Fee, and Advertising Fee

 

c)         Discussion and Consideration of Incomplete Application for Class BL- Victualer of ALKOST LLC d/b/a Town Pizza II, located at 18 Kingstown Road, subject to Fire Inspection and Advertisement Fee

 

d)         Discussion and Consideration of Complete Class B-Victualer Applications:

a)         Dragon Palace Inc. d/b/a Dragon Palace, located at 1210 Main Street

b)         Preserve Property Management Company LLC d/b/a The Preserve White Birch Cafe, located at 2 Bumblebee Lane

c)         Preserve Property Management Company LLC d/b/a The Preserve Double Barrel Kitchen, located at 87A Kingstown Road

d)         Preserve Property Management Company, LLC d/b/a Hearth and Horizon Barn, located at 17 Bumblebee Lane

 

e)         Discussion and Consideration of Incomplete Class B- Victualer Application of Filippous Twisted Pizza, located at 1203 Main Street, subject to Advertisement Fee and Certificate of Good Standing

 

f)         Discussion and Consideration of Incomplete Class B- Victualer Applications, subject to License Fee and Advertisement Fee:

a)         Richmond Country Club, located at 74 Sandy Pond Road

b)         Richmond Smoke, LLC, located at 1219 Main Street

 

g)         Discussion and Consideration of Incomplete Class B- Victualer Application of Meadowbrook Golf Course, located at 163 Kingstown Road; subject to Fire Inspection, Certificate of Good Standing, License Fee, and Advertisement Fee

 

h)         Discussion and Consideration of Incomplete Class B- Victualer Applications, subject to Fire Inspection, License Fee, and Advertisement Fee:

a)         Young Lau Inc. d/b/a Bali Village Restaurant, located at 1172 Main Street

b)         Wood River Bar and Grill, located at 1139 Main Street

c)         Clover Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Alaina’s Ale House, located at 343 Kingstown Road

 

i)          Discussion and Consideration of Incomplete Class B-Victualer Application of Rhode Foods LLC d/b/a Alaina’s Coffee House, located at 93 Kingstown Road, subject to Fire Inspection, License Fee, Advertisement Fee, and Proof of Insurance

 

j)          Discussion and Consideration of Incomplete Class B- Victualer Application of Pinecrest Golf Course Inc. d/b/a Pinecrest Golf Course, located at 25 Pinehurst Drive, subject to Fire Inspection

 

2)         Discussion and Consideration of Complete Applications for Victualing Additional Hours Licenses, pursuant to the provisions of Title 5, Chapter 24 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, l956, as amended, has been submitted to the Richmond Town Council, as a licensing board; as reviewed for application completeness on October 15, 2025:

a)         Wyoming Donuts Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, located at 1214 Main Street

b)         Rich Donuts Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, located at 26 Kingstown Road

c)         Beaver River Donuts Inc. d./b/a Dunkin Donuts, located at 418 Kingstown Road

d)         KASBAC, LLC d/b/a McDonald's, located at 14 Kingstown Road

e)         Global Montello Group Corp. d/b/a Mobil, located at 1214 Main Street

f)         Cumberland Farms #1254, located at 1175 Main Street

 

3)         Discussion and Consideration of Complete Application for Seasonal Recreation License Renewal of Wawaloam RV LLC d/b/a Wawaloam Campground, located at 510 Gardiner Road.

 

E.        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 Aubuchon Ace Hardware

 

2)         Discussion and Consideration of Complete Application Renewals for a Holiday License, as reviewed for application completeness on October 15, 2025:

a)         Beaver River Tree Farm

b)         Chariho Furniture Inc.

c)         Morgan’s Woodwork Shop Inc.

d)         Jules Antiques and General Store

e)         Ocean State Job Lot Stores of RI, Inc.

f)         Wood River Stagecoach Inn

g)         JAG Enterprises d/b/a Beaver River Golf Club

h)         Richmond Market

i)          Roots on Main

j)          NRP Inc. d/b/a Wyoming Package Store

k)         Pinecrest Golf Course

l)          Mandalay Properties LLC d/b/a Fetch RI

m)        Preserve Property Management Co. LLC, the OH Spa

n)         Preserve Range Management Co. LLC, the Sporting Shoppe

o)         CVS Pharmacy

p)         Wawaloam RV LLC d/b/a Wawaloam Campground

 

3)         Discussion and Consideration of Incomplete Applications for a Holiday License, subject to Payment of License Fee and Retail Sales Tax Permit:

a)         CELO, LLC d/b/a Richmond Wine and Liquors

b)         Richmond Country Club

c)         Meadowbrook Golf Course

 

4)         Discussion and Consideration of Complete Application Renewals for a Victualing License, as reviewed for application completeness on October 15, 2025:

a)         Celebrated, LLC d/b/a Celebrated

b)         Cumberland Farms Inc. #1254

c)         Dragon Palace, LLC d/b/a Dragon Palace

d)         Filippous Twisted Pizza

e)         KASBAC, LLC d/b/a McDonalds

f)         Lickety Splits

g)         Navigators Coffee Company, Inc d/b/a Higher Grounds

h)         Pinecrest Golf Course

i)          Richmond Market

j)          Washington County Pomona Grange d/b/a The Washington County Fair

k)         Beaver River Donuts d/b/a Dunkin Donuts

l)          Rich Donuts d/b/a Dunkin Donuts

m)        Wyoming Donuts d/b/a Dunkin Donuts

n)         ALKOST, LLC d/b/a Town Pizza II

o)         Global Montello Group Corp. d/b/a Mobil

p)         Preserve Property Management Company LLC, Hearth and Horizon Barn

q)         Preserve Property Management Company, LLC, White Birch Café

r)          Preserve Property Management Company, LLC, Double Barrel Kitchen

s)         Starbucks Corporation,  d/b/a Starbucks Coffee 69588

t)          Wawaloam RV LLC d/b/a Wawaloam Campground

 

5)         Discussion and Consideration of Incomplete Application Renewals for a Victualing License, subject to Payment of License Fees, as reviewed for application completeness on October 15, 2025:

a)         Young Lau Inc. d/b/a Bali Village Restaurant

b)         Clover Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Alaina’s Ale House

c)         Rhode Foods, LLC d/b/a Alaina’s Coffee House

d)         Richmond Country Club

e)         Meadowbrook Golf Course

f)         Wood River Bar and Grill

g)         Richmond Smoke, LLC

 

6)         Discussion and Consideration of Complete Applications for Secondhand Dealer/Junkyard Licenses, as reviewed for application completeness on October 15, 2025:

a)         Jules Antiques & General Store

b)         Zampini Auto Wrecking LLC

 

7)         Discussion and Consideration of Incomplete Application for an Indoor Entertainment License for Richmond Smoke LLC, subject to Zoning Confirmation and Payment of Fees, as reviewed for completeness on October 15, 2025.

 

8)         Discussion and Consideration of Incomplete Applications for an Indoor Entertainment License, subject to Fire Inspection and Payment of Fees, as reviewed for application completeness on October 15, 2025:

a)         Wood River Bar and Grill

 

F.         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 Carl J. Coutu from the following:

a)         Affordable Housing Committee

b)         Planning Board

c)         RICH Task Force

 

G.        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)         October 7, 2025 (Regular Meeting)

 

2)         Approval of Town Department Reports

a)         Approval of Town Clerk’s Report – September 2025

b)         Approval of the Finance Department Report – September 2025

c)         Approval of the Tax Collector’s Report – September 2025

d)         Approval of the Police Department Report – September 2025

e)         Approval of the Building/Zoning Department Report – September 2025

 

3)         Approval of Appropriations and Payment of Bills – September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025

 

H.        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.

 

I.          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)         Authorization to Apply for RI Department of Health project priority funding through the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank, for installation of Water Tank Mixers

b)         Authorization to solicit bids for the Water Tank Mixer Project, should the project be  approved and funded by the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank

c)         Discussion and Consideration of contracted cleaning services for Town Hall, Public Works, Police Department, and Senior Center, with authorization to solicit bids

d)         Discussion and Consideration of Holiday Closure

e)         Update on 4 Richmond Townhouse Road

f)         Update on Town Hall Improvements

 

2)         Police Chief’s Report: Elwood Johnson

a)         Sentencing of the defendant for a fatal accident in 2021

b)         Camper fire at Wawaloam Campground

c)         Recognition of Detective Drew Bishop and Officers Adams and Andrukiewicz

d)         9-11 Softball Tournament

e)         Request for a Stop Sign on the westbound lane of James Trail

 

J.         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)         Request of President Wilcox for Discussion and Consideration of forming a Climate Resiliency Commission

a)         Draft Ordinance by Councilor Madnick for Consideration to Establish a Climate Resiliency Commission, with authorization for the Town Clerk to Advertise for Public Hearing.

 

2)         Discussion and Consideration of PL-566 Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Program – Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Environmental Study, Flood Mitigation Alternative Summary, with Presentation by Matt Bellisle, PE, Pare Corporation.

 

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)         Discussion and Consideration of Employment Agreement Between the Town of Richmond and Elwood M. Johnson Jr.

 

2)         Request of Councilor Palmisciano for Discussion and Consideration of Amending Richmond Code of Ordinances Chapter 5.20, Hawkers, Peddlers and Door to Door Salespersons, with Authorization for the Town Clerk to Advertise for Public Hearing

 

3)         Request of Councilor Madnick for Discussion and Consideration of establishing a Town Land/Building Use Policy, with Authorization for the Town Clerk to Advertise for Public Hearing

 

4)         Request of Councilor Madnick for Discussion and Consideration for a Status Update for the following:

a)         Richmond Redevelopment Agency Ordinance

b)         Excess of Town Assets

c)         Status of Ordinance Amendments to Title 5, Business Licensing

d)         Mobile Food Trucks Ordinance Draft

e)         RFP for Town Hall Modifications

f)         Community Choice Aggregation

g)         Hazard Mitigation Plan Actions and Priorities

 

5)         Request of Councilor Palmisciano for a presentation from Jillian Finkle on Grow Smart RI

 

6)         Request of Roberta Engel to utilize the Town Hall Porch/Gazebo on Veterans Day, November 11th,  for the Veterans Card Initiative

 

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)         Boards and Commissions Vacancies as of October 14, 2025

b)         Richmond Police Department Press Release – October 14, 2025

c)         Copy of Letter from Senator Morgan regarding possible state-mandated rebuilding of new schools in the Chariho district.

 

2)         Resolutions Received:

a)         Town of Portsmouth Resolution regarding the Restoration of General Revenue Sharing to Cities and Towns

 

M.       EXECUTIVE SESSION

1)         Pursuant to § 42-46-5(a)(4): Investigative Proceedings regarding Allegations of Civil Misconduct

 

N.        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 October 16, 2025.

 

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