CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
October 20, 2026
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
145 TAUNTON AVENUE-CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
EXECUTIVE SESSION: CONFERENCE ROOM A
OPEN SESSION WILL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW EXECUTIVE SESSION
Notice: The meeting will also be viewable live at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0YEW6s1RpjcKR47VMil1LA
City Council:
Council President, Bob Rodericks – At Large
Council Vice-President: Frank Rego – Ward 1
Councilwoman Anna Sousa - Ward 2
Councilman Frank Fogarty - Ward 3
Councilman Rick Lawson - Ward 4
City Solicitor, Michael J. Marcello
City Clerk, Andreza (Andy) Skipworth
I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____
II. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
III. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session,
pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(2) Related to Collective Bargaining with EPPMTEAS LOCAL 3223 Memorandum of Agreement related to Stipends – Discussion and Possible Vote
MOTION TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
MOTION RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
IV. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
V. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
- COUNCIL JOURNALS:
- Regular meeting minutes 9/29/2026, 10/6/2026, 10/13/2026
- LETTERS – NEW ADDRESS
1. 194 – 196 Juniper Street, East Providence, RI 02914, Map 106, block 34, Parcel 012.00
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
VI. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
- Special Event – One Day Entertainment License (Dance and Music)
Applicant: Vilia Putrius
Business Name: Ocean State Ballet Foundation
Address: 37 N blossom Street, East Providence, RI
Date & Time: 10/25/26; 4pm – 6pm
- Special Event – One Day Entertainment License (NE Moms Collective Trunk or Treat)
Applicant: Denyel Monroe
Business Name: Ocean State Ballet Foundation
Address: 1 Clyde Avenue, East Providence, RI
Date & Time: 10/30/2026; 5pm – 8pm
- Special Event – One Day Alcohol License
Applicant: Monica Anderson
Business Name: St. Mary Academy – Bayview
Address: 3070 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI
Date & Time: 10/16/2026; 5:30pm – 9pm
- Type of Business: New Dance and Entertainment
Applicant: Hannah Cain
Business Name: Lot Fore LLC
Owner’s Location: 3350 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI
B. MOTION TO BUNDLE NON-PUBLIC HEARING LICENSES
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
C. MOTION TO APPROVE NON-PUBLIC HEARING LICENSES
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
D. PUBLIC HEARING
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
Any person who submits a communication to the Council and wishes to speak on it must indicate this in writing no later than 4:00 p.m. the Thursday prior to the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. A person who lists more than one topic on their communication will be allowed to speak on the first one listed.
XIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
All persons wishing to make public comment shall sign a public comment sheet stating their name, address and the subject of their comments. Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes. The order of speakers will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and the maximum time for public comment shall be limited to thirty (30) minutes per meeting.
IX. APPOINTMENTS – NONE
X. COUNCIL MEMBERS
- A request to unallocated capital funds towards Oldham School for mold remediation. Councilman Lawson
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second and/or final passage
For discussion and possible vote - NONE
XII. CONTINUED BUSINESS - NONE
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
- MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS – Director of Policy & Constituent Services, Andre Herrera
- Appointment/Reappointment requiring Council Confirmation
• None
- Appointment/Reappointment not requiring Council Confirmation
• None
- Items for announcement/discussion
The City of East Providence welcomes all to our Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 1 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Garden of Flags - Veterans Memorial Park.
- REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
- REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON – Councilman Lawson
- RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
- Resolution authorizing the granting of an easement to the Narragansett Electric Company to install a distribution system at the Wolf School. Introduced by Council President Rodericks
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
- Resolution requesting elimination of registration fees for certain vehicles. Introduced by Council President Rodericks
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
- Resolution requesting the department of public works conduct an assessment of the Oldham School. Introduced by Councilman Lawson
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
- INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote
- An ordinance authorizing the director of finance to borrow funds in anticipation of taxes (TANS for FY 2027)
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
- Ordinance of the Council of the City of East Providence ordering the assessment and collection of property tax on the ratable real estate and tangible personal property (FY 2027)
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
If communication assistance is needed or any other accommodations to ensure equal participation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 401.435.7596 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.
POSTED: 10/16/2026
