RICHMOND TOWN COUNCIL

Town Council Meeting Agenda

Town Council Chambers

5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI 02898

April 13, 2026

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.        PROCLAMATIONS

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 Proclamation 2026-8 Dedication to Rick Osborne

 

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)         Discussion and Consideration of the proposed budget for FY 2026-2027

 

2)         Discussion and Consideration of the Request from Richmond Smoke Cigar Lounge for an Incomplete Application for an Outdoor Entertainment License, Subject to Payment of Fees, Police Chief Confirmation, and Zoning Confirmation

 

3)         Discussion and Consideration of the Request from Wawaloam RV LLC d/b/a Wawaloam Campground for an Incomplete Application for an Outdoor Entertainment License, Subject to Police Chief Approval, and License Fees

 

4)         Discussion and Consideration of the Request from Warwick Civic Orchestra for an Incomplete Application for an Outdoor Entertainment License, Subject to Zoning Confirmation and Proof of Insurance

 

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 Appointing a Human Services Director – Connor King

 

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)         March 31, 2026 (Regular Minutes)

 

2)         Approval of Town Department Reports

a)         Approval of the Town Clerk’s Report – March 2026

b)         Approval of the Building/Zoning Department’s Report – March 2026

c)         Approval of the Tax Collector’s Report – March 2026

d)         Approval of the Town Planner’s Report – March 2026

e)         Approval of the Finance Department’s Report – March 2026

 

3)         Approval of the Appropriations and Payment of Bills – March 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026

 

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)         Town Administrator’s Report: Erin Liese

a)         CPF Project: Public Water System Improvements

b)         Upcoming Events for April and May

c)         Discussion and Consideration of Social Media Policy Regarding Public Comments

 

2)         Wild and Scenic Stewardship Council: Denise Poyer

a)         Rain Garden Project

 

J.         UNFINISHED BUSINESS

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)         Discussion and Consideration of Amendments to the Richmond Town Code of Ordinances Chapter 5.20, entitled “Hawkers, Peddlers and Door to Door Salespersons”; with Authorization for the Town Clerk to Advertise for Public Hearing

 

K.        NEW BUSINESS

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)         Request of Councilor Madnick and Economic Development Commission Chair Gary Parker for Discussion and Consideration of Amending the Richmond Town Code of Ordinances Chapter 4.18, entitled “Economic Development Commission” and Chapter 18.58 entitled “Adoption and Amendment”, including amendments to other relevant ordinances discussed; with Authorization for the Town Clerk to Advertise for Public Hearing

 

2)         Request of Vice President Reynolds for Discussion and Consideration of Resolution Requesting Restoration of State Education Aid to 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 Commissions Vacancy List

b)         Richmond Police Department Press Release – March 31, 2026

c)         Letter from Men’s Health Network Regarding the Issuance of a Proclamation Naming June as Men’s Health Month

d)         Letter from Tri-County Community Action Agency Regarding the Head Start Program

e)         Letter from David Lelli on Behalf of the Richmond Conservation Commission in Recognition of the Volunteers from the March 21st Clean Up at Beaver River Park

f)         Information from the Rhode Island Interlocal Risk Management Trust Regarding Distracted Driving

g)         Town of Hopkinton Public Notice Regarding Amendments to the Hopkinton Zoning Ordinances Proposed by Revity Energy, LLC, Ashaway Investments LLC and Pleasant Street Properties, LLC

h)         Copy of Email from Deborah Nicotra Regarding Affordable Housing Mandates

 

2)         Resolutions Received:

a)         Town of Portsmouth Resolution in Support of House Bill 7971 Relating to Public Property and Works – Labor and Payment of Debts by Contractors

b)         Town of Portsmouth Resolution in Support of House Bill 7678 Relating to a Joint Resolution Creating a Special Joint Legislative Commission on City and Town Affairs

c)         Town of Portsmouth Resolution in Support of House Bill 8013 Relating to Motor and Other Vehicles – Mobile and Manufactured Homes

d)         Town of South Kingstown Resolution Supporting Rhode Island Bottle and Extended Producer Responsibility Bills, H7911 and S3012

e)         Town of South Kingstown Resolution Proclaiming April 24, 2026 as “Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day” to Commemorate the Armenian Genocide of 1915 to 1923, and in Honor of Armenian Americans

f)         Town of South Kingstown Resolution in Support of House Bill 2026-8018 Entitled An Act Relating to Health and Safety – State Building Code

g)         Town of South Kingstown Resolution Opposing Proposed Water Rate Increase by Veolia Water Rhode Island Inc., in Public Utilities Commission Docket No. 25-30-WW

 

M.       EXECUTIVE SESSION

1)         Pursuant to RIGL§ 42-46-5(a)(5): Potential Land Acquisition

 

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 April 8, 2026.

 

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