RICHMOND TOWN COUNCIL

Regular Town Council Meeting Agenda

Town Council Chambers

5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI 02898

February 3, 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 5.44, entitled “Entertainments”

 

2)         Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Amendments to the Richmond Town Code of Ordinances, Chapter 8.18, “Recycling and Solid Waste Disposal”, Section 8.18.070, Entitled “Tipping Fees”

 

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 Incomplete Victualing License Application, subject to R.I. Department of Health Permit to Operate a Food Service Establishment, as reviewed for application completeness on January 28, 2026:

a)         Chef’s Cup LLC d/b/a Higher Grounds Coffee

 

2)         Discussion and Consideration of Incomplete Application for a Refuse Collection and Hauling License, subject to Confirmation of Recycling Plan on File:

a)         Rambone Disposal Services, Inc.

b)         RPKK, Inc. d/b/a RPE Waste Services

c)         On Time Disposal, LLC

 

3)         Discussion and Consideration of Complete Application for a Refuse Collection and Hauling License:

a)         CWPM, LLC

 

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 request of Jeanne Nash for Re-Appointment to the Recreation Commission, with Term Expiration of January 31, 2029.

 

2)         Discussion and Consideration of the request of Robin Baranowski for Appointment to the Conservation Commission, with term expiration of January 31, 2029

 

3)         Discussion and Consideration of Susan Gardner’s request for Re-Appointment to the Dog Park Committee with Term Expiration of January 31, 2028.

 

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)         December 2, 2025 (Executive Session)

b)         December 16, 2025 (Executive Session, 5:15 P.M.)

c)         December 16, 2025 (Executive Session, 6:00 P.M.)

d)         January 14, 2026 (Joint Planning Minutes)

e)         January 20, 2026 (Regular Minutes)

f)         January 27, 2026 (Special Meeting Minutes)

 

2)         Approval of Town Department Reports

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

b)         Approval of the Finance Department’s Report – January 2026

c)         Approval of the Building/Zoning Department’s Report – January 2026

d)         Approval of the Tax Collector’s Report – January 2026

 

3)         Approval of the Appropriations and Payment of Bills – January 1, 2026- January 28, 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 ll

a)         Thank you to Public Works and Public Safety

b)         Authorization for Exterior Town Hall Improvements

 

2)         Recreation Department Report: Robin Woodmansee

a)         Request for Authorization to Advertise for April Vacation Camp Staff

 

3)         Legislative Report: Representative Megan Cotter

a)         Discussion on Legislative Goals for the upcoming Legislative Session

 

4)         RICH Task Force Report: Andrew Pezzelli

a)         Update on RICH Task Force Strategy

 

5)         Land Trust Report: Suzanne Patton

a)         Discussion regarding the Richmond Comprehensive Community Plan

 

6)         Economic Development Commission Report: Gary Parker

a)         Discussion of the 2025 End of Year Report

 

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 Councilor Madnick for Discussion and Consideration to request the Town Planner for a Status Update of the input provided by Boards and Commissions for the Comprehensive Community Plan.

 

2)         Request of Councilor Palmisciano for Discussion and Consideration for determining a platform to obtain public feedback, with the use of periodic surveys.

 

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 Councilor Madnick for Discussion and Consideration of requesting the Town Planner and Planning Board update the Development Application Checklist to be consistent with current Land Development and Subdivision Regulations and Zoning Ordinances.

 

2)         Request of Vice President Reynolds for Discussion and Consideration of the Chariho Regional School District Committee Resolution Support of Full Funding of Categorical Transportation Aid.

 

3)         Request of Councilor Madnick for Discussion and Consideration of a Proposed Amendment to Richmond’s Home Rule Charter, Article 3, Section 4, for Voter Referendum, allowing the Town Council to create departments, as necessary, that are not currently defined within the Town Charter.

 

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 January 27, 2026

 

2)         Resolutions Received:

a)         Town of Charlestown Resolution in Support of Healthcare Advocacy and Fair Reimbursement to Preserve Local Access to Care.

 

M.       EXECUTIVE SESSION

1)         Pursuant to RIGL§ 42-46-5(a)(5), land acquisition update from the Richmond Rural Preservation Land Trust.

 

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 January 29, 2026.

 

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