RICHMOND TOWN COUNCIL

Town Council Meeting Agenda

Town Council Chambers

5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI 02898

September 1, 2026

7:00 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.    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 Appointing Richard Zabriskie as Transfer Station Superintendent

 

 

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 Request of Rosemarie Fusco to be Appointed to the Richmond Environmental Hazards and Resiliency Commission, with term expiration of July 30, 2029

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

 

F.     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.

 

G.    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 Second Floor Rubber Roof and Deck Replacement Bid to FRG Contractor Corp

 

2)      Emergency Management Director’s Report: Nick Linacre

a)      Hazard Mitigation Report

 

H.    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 a Social Media Policy

 

2)      Discussion and Consideration of sending a letter to the Rhode Island State Police regarding the restrictions on Flock Cameras in the Town of Richmond

 

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)      Discussion and Consideration of a Letter of Support for Shannock Mill’s Application for the EOH Entry-Level Homeownership Program

 

2)      Request of Jeffrey F. Caffrey, Esq. of Resnick and Caffrey, PC regarding a drainage easement, AP 6C Lots 1-55 & 1-56, Whispering Pines Road at Meadowbrook Road

 

 

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)      Letter from Edith Fester regarding the tax increase

b)      Copy of Notice of Court Hearing from the United States Bankruptcy Court

c)      Copy of letter from Ana Matteson regarding patchwork conducted on Riverview Drive

d)      Copy of email from Madalyn McGunagle from the ACLU of RI regarding Flock Cameras

e)      Police Department Press Release – August 21, 2026

f)       Copy of Notice of Public Hearing for the Town of Exeter Planning Board regarding Site Visit and Combined Master Plan and Preliminary Application for a Major Land Development Project

g)      Copy of letter from Frank DeGregoirio regarding Save Rural Rhode Island

h)      Copy of Notice of Conversion from the United States Bankruptcy Court

 

2)      Resolutions Received:

a)      Resolution from the Town of Glocester requesting the RI General Assembly to Relieve Cities and Towns of the Unfunded Mandate to Prepare Emergency Action Plans for Privately Owned Dams, and to End the Penalizing of Municipalities for Owner Non-Compliance

 

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 Clerk Base on August 27, 2026.

 

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