RICHMOND TOWN COUNCIL

Regular Town Council Meeting Agenda

Town Council Chambers

5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI 02898

September 2, 2025

6:00 P.M.

 

This meeting will take place in Town Council Chambers, 5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Richmond, RI 02898.

 

The public can also observe and participate in the meeting broadcast remotely on Zoom. The public is invited to observe and participate in the deliberations of this meeting by accessing the meeting link below. For those without access to video observation platforms, you may also call in to listen to the deliberations of this meeting by using the call-in phone number provided herein. To participate during the Public Hearing or Public Input, you will press *9 to raise your hand.

 

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A.        CALL TO ORDER

 

B.        ROLL CALL

 

C.        THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

 

D.        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 Katelyn Kressler’s resignation as Summer Camp Director.

 

E.        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)         August 19, 2025 (Regular Meeting)

 

2)         Approval of the Tax Assessor Monthly Abatement Request – September 2025

 

F.         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.

 

G.        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)         Discussion and Consideration of Approval of Projects and Application for the RI DEM Recreation Development Grant 2026 Program

b)         Discussion and Consideration of Request to Solicit Photos from the Public for the Update to the Website

 

2)         Police Chief’s Report: Elwood Johnson

a)         Successful At-Risk Juvenile Investigation

 

3)         Town Planner’s Report: Talia Jalette

a)         Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Amendments to the District Use Table 18.06.303 entitled “Private technical, trade school”; with authorization for the Town Clerk to Advertise for Public Hearing.

b)         Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Amendments to the District Use Table 18.06.308 entitled “Cemetery”; with authorization for the Town Clerk to Advertise for Public Hearing.

c)         Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Amendments to the District Use Table 18.06.322 entitled “Child or adult day care for 9 or more persons”; with authorization for the Town Clerk to Advertise for Public Hearing.

d)         Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Amendments to the District Use Table 18.06.409 entitled “Fairgrounds”; with authorization for the Town Clerk to Advertise for Public Hearing.

e)         Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Amendments to the District Use Table 18.06.444 entitled “Place of worship”; with authorization for the Town Clerk to Advertise for Public Hearing.

f)         Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Amendments of the District Use Table 18.06.446 entitled “Private club”; with authorization for the Town Clerk to Advertise for Public Hearing.

g)         Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Amendments of the District Use Table 18.06.460 entitled “Theater or other indoor privately-owned public gathering place”; with authorization for the Town Clerk to Advertise for Public Hearing.

h)         Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Amendments of the District Use Table 18.06.462 entitled “Stadium, arena, or other outdoor privately-owned public gathering place”; with authorization for the Town Clerk to Advertise for Public Hearing.

i)          Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Amendments of the District Use Table 18.06.502 entitled “Power generation”; with authorization for the Town Clerk to Advertise for Public Hearing.

j)          Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Amendments of the District Use Table 18.06.510 entitled “Broadcast studio, antenna”; with authorization for the Town Clerk to Advertise for Public Hearing.

k)         Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Amendments of the District Use Table 18.06.536 entitled “Towing with vehicle storage”; with authorization for the Town Clerk to Advertise for Public Hearing.

l)          Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Amendments of the District Use Table 18.06.604 entitled “Fuel sales and delivery”; with authorization for the Town Clerk to Advertise for Public Hearing.

m)        Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Amendments of the District Use Table 18.06.030, elimination of duplicative section; with authorization for the Town Clerk to Advertise for Public Hearing.

n)         Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Addition to the District Use Table 18.06.040 entitled “Uses Permitted by Special-Use Permit”; with authorization for the Town Clerk to Advertise for Public Hearing.

 

4)         Economic Development Commission Report: Gary Parker

a)         Request of the EDC for Authorization for the Utilization of the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce benefits for Town Staff and Boards. Town for use of the OCCC benefits be coordinated between Town Staff and Boards.

 

5)         Wellness Committee’s Report: Pamela Rohland

a)         Update regarding the work of the committee to date

b)         Village Common of RI activities

 

H.        UNFINISHED 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)         Discussion and Consideration of Amendments to the Richmond Town Code of Ordinances Chapter 2.40 Recreation Department; with authorization for the Town Clerk to Advertise for Public Hearing.

 

2)         Discussion and Consideration of Amendments to the Richmond Town Code of Ordinances Chapter 4.34, Senior Activities Committee; with authorization for the Town Clerk to Advertise for Public Hearing.

 

I.          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 purchasing new business cards for Department Heads and Building and Electrical Inspectors.

 

2)         Discussion and Consideration of Amendments to the Town Code of Ordinances Chapter 5.44, Entertainments; with authorization for the Town Clerk to Advertise for Public Hearing.

 

3)         Discussion and Consideration of Addition to the Town Code of Ordinances for Special Event License Type, with authorization for the Town Clerk to Advertise for Public Hearing.

 

J.         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)         Richmond Police Department Press Release – August 22, 2025

b)         Boards and Commissions Vacancies as of August 7, 2025

c)         RIDOT I95 Welcome Center & Pump Station Project

 

2)         Resolutions Received:

a)         Town of Portsmouth Resolution regarding the Support of Increased Funding for the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority

b)         Warren Town Council Resolution to request Governor Daniel J. McKee commit to a reliable, sufficient and public funding solution for public transportation in Rhode Island that would avoid the devastating proposed cuts to RIPTA

c)         Town of Westerly Resolution opposing Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) service cuts affecting the Town of Westerly.

d)         Town of Westerly Resolution in opposition to State Firearms Legislation (Section 1, Title 11, Chapter 47.2 of the Rhode Island General Assembly Laws Specifically Entitled “An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses – Unlawful Sale of Prohibited Firearms” (also known as the Rhode Island Assault Weapons Ban of 2025).

 

K.        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 August 27, 2025

 

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