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| TOWN OF RICHMOND, RHODE ISLAND |
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| 5 Richmond Townhouse Road | |
| Wyoming, RI 02898 | |
| (401) 539-9000 www.richmondri.gov |
RICHMOND TOWN COUNCIL
Town Council Meeting Agenda
Town Council Chambers
5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI 02898
June 16, 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. RECOGNITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
Please Note in Accordance with Section 42-46-6(b) the Council May Review, Discuss and/or take action on the following items:
1) Promotional Badge Pinning Ceremony for Detective Adam Andrukiewicz
2) Approval of a Resolution Honoring the 2026 Chariho Valedictorian – Nicholas Wilusz
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) Request of LandUse.co for Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Amendments to the Richmond Zoning Ordinances, Chapter 18, Section 18.23.080, entitled “Adaptive Remediation”, which would permit the adaptive remediation of parcels subject to brownfield site jurisdiction and review by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2) Discussion and Consideration of the Request of Preserve Property Management Company, LLC for Complete Application for an Outdoor Entertainment License
3) Request of Councilor Madnick for Discussion and Consideration of a Proposed Addition to the Richmond Town Code of Ordinances, establishing the Richmond Environmental Hazard and Resiliency Commission
F. NEW HIRES
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 hiring an Assistant Town Clerk – Nick Fizzano
2) Discussion and Consideration of hiring a Finance Clerk – Sarah Bazinet
3) Discussion and Consideration of appointing a Municipal Court Clerk – Lauren Souza
G. 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 Daniel Madnick to be Appointed to the RICH Task Force, with term expiration of December 31, 2026 – continued from the May 19, 2026, Town Council meeting
2) Discussion and Consideration of the Request of Mark Allen Rajotte to be Appointed to the Elder Affairs Commission, with term expiration of September 30, 2028
H. 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) May 19, 2026 (Regular Minutes)
b) April 13, 2026 (Executive Session Minutes)
c) May 5, 2026 (Executive Session Minutes)
2) Approval of Town Department Reports
a) Approval of the Town Clerk’s Report – May 2026
b) Approval of the Building/Zoning Department’s Report – May 2026
c) Approval of the Tax Collector’s Report – May 2026
d) Approval of the Finance Department’s Report – May 2026
e) Approval of the Human Services Director’s Report – May 2026
f) Approval of the Town Planner’s Report – May 2026
g) Police Department’s Report – May 2026
3) Approval of the Appropriations and Payment of Bills – May 1, 2026 – May 31, 2026
4) Approval of the Tax Collector Tax Abatements
5) Approval of Tax Payment Agreements for AP 5A Lot 30
6) Approval of Narragansett Electric Pole Placement Request on Small Pond Road WR# 14794584 to Install a New Stub Pole P19-84
I. 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.
J. 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) Authorization to Award Septic Construction and Pavillion Construction Bids for 4 Richmond Townhouse Road
b) Authorization to Award Bid for Town Hall Parking Lot Sealcoating and Re-Striping
c) Authorization of an Amended Memorandum of Understanding Between the Richmond-Carolina Fire District, the Hope Valley Fire District, and the Town of Richmond Regarding Utilization of the OpenGov System
d) Clarification of Town Support for the Rhode Island Commerce Site Readiness Program
e) Authorization for the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Division of Agriculture, to Install Two New Gates at the Hillsdale Preserve Property
2) Police Chief’s Report: Elwood Johnson
a) Investigation and Arrest of woman breaking into parked cars on the Chariho campus
b) Radio Tower Update
3) Finance Director’s Report: Danielle Andrews
a) Discussion and Consideration of the Approval of an Amendment to the Water Agreement with the Town of Hopkinton to Reflect the Addition of 102 Kingstown Road for Shoreline Properties Inc; with Authorization to sign by the Town Council President
b) Discussion and Consideration of the Approval of an Amendment to the Water Agreement with the Town of Hopkinton to Reflect the Addition of 102B Kingstown Road for Shoreline Properties, Inc; with Authorization to sign by the Town Council President
c) Approval of the FY26/27 Tax Resolution
4) Tax Assessor’s Report: James Drew
a) Discussion and Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 3.50 of the Richmond Code of Ordinances entitled “Tax Exemptions and Abatements”; with Authorization for the Town Clerk to advertise for Public Hearing.
5) Wellness Committee’s Report: Leah Arsenault
a) Status and Goals of the Council relative to Human Services and Community Center
6) RICH Task Force Report: Andrew Pezzelli/Jim Palmisciano
a) Announcement of “Richmond in Motion” Film Contest
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) David Cicilline, President and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation, presentation of the Blue-Ribbon Commission’s school funding system recommendations
2) Discussion and Consideration of a Request from Kingston Road Property Owner, LLC to amend the following Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance: Chapter 18.12, Section 18.12.020 entitled “Zoning districts defined”, to define “Planned Unit Development – Village Center District”; Chapter 18.16, Section 18.16.010, to add uses that are allowed by right or by special use permit in the PUD-VC Zone; Chapter 18.20, Section 18.20.010, entitled “Table of Dimensional Regulations”, amending dimensional regulations in the PUD-VC Zone; Section 18.20.050, entitled “Regulations applicable to large-scale retail development”, exempting retail uses from Ch. 18.20, Section 18.20.050 in the PUD-VC Zone; Chapter 18.42, Section 18.42.010 through 18.42.080, amending each Section of the Ordinance; with referral to the Planning Board for an Advisory Opinion, and Authorization for the Town Clerk to Advertise for Public Hearing
3) Request of President Wilcox for Discussion and Selection of two items to discuss at the Tri-Town Council meeting
4) 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
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) Police Department Press Release – May 20, 2026
c) Police Department Press Release – June 2, 2026
d) Copy of Letter from ACLU regarding Public Access to Remote Meeting Opportunities at city/town council and school committee meeting post-Covid
e) Copy of Notice of Public Hearing from the Town of Exeter regarding a Comprehensive Permit; Preliminary Plan – Major Land Development Project
f) Copy of Annual Report from the Wood-Pawcatuck Wild and Scenic Rivers Stewardship
2) Resolutions Received:
a) Town of Hopkinton Resolution in Support of Rhode Island H7551, as amended.
b) Town of Hopkinton Resolution in Support of Rhode Island Senate Bill 2481
c) Town of Hopkinton Resolution Requesting Parity in Ambulance Service Reimbursements for Services Provided on State-Owned Property
d) Town of Burrillville Resolution Opposing Rhode Island 2026 Gun Control Legislation
e) Town of Tiverton Resolution Requesting Continued Funding of the Rhode Restore Program in the State Budget
f) Town of South Kingstown Resolution in Support of House Bill 2026-8030 relating to Towns and Cities – General Powers
g) Town of Hopkinton Resolution Opposing House Bill 7632 relating to Age-Appropriate Design Code
h) Town of Hopkinton Resolution in Support of Senate Bill 2239 Regarding Local Authority over Unfunded Education Mandates
i) Town of Little Compton Resolution in Support of Senate Bill 2481
M. 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 June 11, 2026.
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