RICHMOND TOWN COUNCIL

Special Town Council Meeting Agenda

Town Council Chambers

5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI 02898

July 7, 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.        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 Chapter 3.50 of the Richmond Code of Ordinances, entitled “Tax Abatements and Exemptions”

 

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 the Resignation of Isaac Reid from the Wellness Committee

 

2)         Discussion and Consideration of the Request of Thomas-Anthony R. Viscione to be Appointed to the Economic Development Commission with Term Expiration of January 31, 2029

 

3)         Discussion and Consideration of the Request of Deborah A. Thomas to be Appointed to the Recreation Commission, with term expiration of January 31, 2028

 

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 Rhode Island Energy/Narragansett Electric-Verizon New England Inc. Joint Pole Placement Request on Switch Road WR# 14784557 to install mid-span P130-50 and P132, and anchor to install protective equipment

 

G.        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.

 

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)         Update on Farmers Market

b)         Authorization to Award Bid for Service of Town Generators

c)         Authorization of Support of New England Youth Cycling (NEYC) application to RIDEM for the New England Mountain Bike Event being held in June 2027

d)         Carolina Nooseneck Road-Culvert Design

i.          Approval of Reimbursement Request for Work Completed

ii.         Approval of Grant Agreement Extension

iii.        Approval of Quote for Carolina-Nooseneck Culvert Replacement

 

2)         Police Chief’s Report: Elwood Johnson

a)         Well-Being Check on Punchbowl Trail involving Mutual Aid

 

3)         Finance Director’s Report: Danielle Andrews

a)         Authorization to Award Audit Bid

b)         Annual Comprehensive Financial Report FY 25

 

4)         Affordable Housing Committee’s Report: Bryce Kelly

a)         Housing Needs Survey Results

 

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)         Request of Councilor Madnick for Discussion and Consideration of a Resolution Concerning Municipal Authority over Land Use and Housing Decisions

 

2)         Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Amendments to the Richmond Town Code of Ordinances, Chapter 5.20 entitled “Hawkers, Peddlers, and Door-to-Door Salespersons”, adding Section 5.20.070 entitled “Door-to-door Commercial Solicitation: Regulation of Door-to-door Commercial Solicitation”, and Chapter 3.06 entitled “Schedule of Fees”; with Authorization for the Town Clerk to Advertise for Public Hearing

 

3)         Discussion and Consideration of a Request of Mr. Ansay for Land Proposal Conveyance of A.P. 3C Lot 2-53, New London Turnpike

 

4)         Discussion and Consideration of the location for the 250th Liberty Tree

 

5)         Discussion and Consideration of a Request to Support the Shannock Mill Project Application for the Municipal Neighborhood Revitalization Program to Transform Blighted Properties into New Housing

 

J.         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 July 1, 2026. Amended July 2, 2026.

 

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