RICHMOND TOWN COUNCIL

Town Council Meeting Agenda

Town Council Chambers

5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI 02898

August 18, 2026

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)      Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Amendments to the Richmond Town Code of Ordinances Chapter 2.13 entitled “Department of Public Works”

 

 

E.     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 Appointment to the Richmond Environmental Hazards and Resiliency Commission, with term expiration of July 30, 2029:

a)      Rosemarie Fusco

b)      Brianna S. Giglietti

 

2)      Discussion and Consideration of the Request of Bella Noka to be Appointed to the Affordable Housing Commission, with term expiration of May 31, 2029

 

3)      Discussion and Consideration of the Resignation of Jenny Antes as Grant Manager

 

4)      Discussion and Consideration of the Resignation of Lauren Souza as Deputy Town Clerk

 

F.     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)      June 16, 2026 (Regular Minutes)

                                                           i.            Re-confirming Vote from July 21 Agenda

b)      July 21, 2026 (Regular Minutes)

 

2)      Approval of Town Department Reports

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

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

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

d)      Approval of the Finance Department’s Report – July 2026

e)      Approval of the Police Department’s Report – June 2026

f)       Approval of the Town Planner’s Report – June/July 2026

 

3)       Approval of the Appropriation and Payment of Bills – July 1 – July 31, 2026

 

4)      Approval of Narragansett Electric for Pole Location Request on Heaton Orchard Road WR#15062558 to install stub P5-84 and anchor across road from existing P5 along Heaton Orchard Road

 

5)      Approval of Tax Payment Agreement for AP 6D Lot 020-005

 

G.    PUBLIC FORUM

The Public Forum will be conducted according to Town Council Rules & Procedures Article 6. 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.

 

H.    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)      Request for Authorization to Award Water Meter Data Migration Bid

b)      Request for Authorization to Award Generator Maintenance Bid

c)      Request for Authorization to Apply for Learn 365 Fund and Establish the Richmond Recreation After School Program

 

2)      Police Chief’s Report: Elwood Johnson>

a)      Investigation into theft leading to successful recovery of stolen motorcycle

b)      Current scams in the area

 

3)      Town Planner’s Report: Talia Jalette

a)      Request for extension regarding Proposed Amendments to Chapter 18.16 entitled “Use Regulations”, Section 18.16.010, “Table of Uses” Items A-XXX from the March 17th Agenda

 

4)      Public Works Director’s Report: Gary Robar

a)      Discussion and Consideration of Paving Projects to Award for FY26/27

 

I.       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)      Report on FY 24-25 Financial Statements from Hague, Sahady & Co., CPA’s PC, Mary Sahady

 

2)      Discussion and Consideration of a Request of Mr. Ansay for Land Proposal Conveyance of A.P. 3C lot 2.53, New London Turnpike

 

3)      Request from Councilor Madnick for a Presentation from the RICH Task Force and Richmond/Wyoming Main Street Rhode Island Cohort on Establishing Main Street America Principles to improve economic vitality and community engagement

 

4)      Request from President Wilcox for Discussion and Consideration for the following:

a)      Restrictions on Pet Sales at Retail Businesses or Other Commercial Establishments

b)      Restrictions on Flock Cameras in Richmond

c)      Restrictions on Data Centers in Richmond

 

5)      Request of Wood River Health Services to become Richmond’s Project for the Rural Community Health Network Development Grant

 

6)      Request of Raymond Way, Vice President of Advantage Glass, for waiver of Building Permit Fees

 

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)      Boards and Commissions Vacancy List

b)      Police Department Press Release – July 17, 2026

c)      Copy of letter from the ACLU regarding the updated report examining the practices of school committees and municipal councils providing remote access to the meetings

d)      Copy of email from Ann-Allison Clanton regarding an invitation to a screening and discussion of My Mama Joe: Hope & Help

e)      Copy of Email from Aidan Horgan regarding joining the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks (CABT)

f)       Copy of Email from Nancy Howard regarding a Joint Municipal Resolution regarding Zoning and Housing Laws

g)      Copy of email from Frank DiGregorio regarding Home Rule Charter Violation

h)      Copy of email from Deputy Secretary of State, Rob Rock, regarding the Richmond Election Grant Allocation

 

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 ClerkBase on August 12, 2026.

 

 

 

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