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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
September 15, 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. 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
E. 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 30, 2026 (Joint Special Tri-Town Council Sub-Committee Minutes)
b) August 4, 2026 (Special Meeting Minutes)
2) Approval of Town Department Reports
a) Approval of the Town Clerk’s Report – August 2026
b) Approval of the Police Department’s Report – July 2026
c) Approval of the Town Planner’s Report – August 2026
d) Approval of the Building/Zoning Report – August 2026
e) Approval of the Finance Department’s Report – August 2026
3) Approval of the Appropriation and Payment of Bills – August 1 – August 31, 2026
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) Status Update on 4 Richmond Townhouse Road
b) Request authorization to submit a Governor and First Lady McKee Rhode Island Campaign Beautification Grant application for 4 Richmond Townhouse Road
2) Police Chief’s Report: Elwood Johnson
a) Request to Announce Recruiting Process to Identify Police Candidates for Hire
H. 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) University of Rhode Island Regenerative Community Design Lab Conceptual Master Plan Presentation for 4 Richmond Townhouse Road
2) Request of Sanford Neuchatz, and the Shannock Memorial Hall Association, for Town Council Discussion and Consideration of the Creation of Agreement(s) for the Associations Proposed Development and Use of Town-owned Property, located at 230A Shannock Village Road (Plat 10D, Lot 31)
3) Presentation from Heather Robenhymer from the Rhode Island Blood Center regarding the Blood Drive on October 29th, 2026
I. 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) Resolutions Received:
a) Town of Little Compton Resolution requesting the Rhode Island General Assembly and the Executive Office of Housing to recognize the unique challenges facing the Town of Little Compton in the Development of Affordable Housing and to provide support to address these obstacles
2) Communications received:
a) Copy of letter from Chris Fox, Executive Director of the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association regarding the Hillsdale Road Culvert Replacement Project Update
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1) Pursuant to R.I. General Laws §42-46-5 (a) (1) – Erin Liese
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 September 9, 2026.
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