CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2024
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 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
Assistant City Solicitor Dylan Conley
Legal Council, Megan Bellamy
City Clerk, Jill Seppa
I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____
II. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
CITY COUNCIL TO CONVENE AS BOARD OF LICENSES
1. SHOW CAUSE HEARING & Potential Vote Related to Amendments,
Restrictions, or Revocation of Hotel License issue November 11, 2023 to
Rumford Motor Inn, 400 Newport Avenue, East Providence, RI 02916
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
III. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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A. The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session,
pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(2)
1. R.I.G.L. 42-46-5(a)(2) Discussion Related to Amendments, Restrictions, or
Revocation of Hotel License issue November 11, 2023 to Rumford Motor Inn,
400 Newport Avenue, East Providence, RI 02916
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
IV. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____
V. MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote-none
VII. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Special Event License – One Day Alcoholic Class F
Applicant: St Francis Xavier Church
Event: 109th Anniversary Lunch
Location: 160 Orchard Street, 02914
Date & Time: February 4, 2024 1:00pm-6:00pm
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
VIII. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS – None
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IX. COMMUNICATIONS - none
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.
X. 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 by limited to thirty (30) minutes per meeting.
XI. APPOINTMENTS – None
XII. COUNCIL MEMBERS
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for first and final passage and second passage -
For discussion and possible vote – None
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
XV. NEW BUSINESS -
A. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS -
B. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON-none
C. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote-none
D. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote - None
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
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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
