CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
October 21, 2025
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. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session,
pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(2)
MOTION TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
1. Claims
a. Paula DeMelo, RM No. 25-065, Claim No. 25-033 $1,177.24
b. Anthony Estrela, RM No. 25-062, Claim No. 25-034 $395.00
2. Sewer Charge Abatements
a. Kevin Miller $306.00
b. 50 Amaral LLC $7,236.33
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
III. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
IV. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
V. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:
1. Regular meeting minutes 10/7/2025
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
VI. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. MOTION TO BUNDLE NON-PUBLIC HEARING LICENSES
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
B. MOTION TO APPROVE NON-PUBLIC HEARING LICENSES
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
C. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Special Event – One Day Entertainment License (Dance & Music)
Applicant: Vilia Putrius
Business Name: JNS Associates LLC
Address of Event: 37 North Blossom Street, East Providence
Date & Time: 10/26/2025; 4pm – 6pm
2. Type of License: Business Registration
Applicant: Stephen Gentile
Business Name: Gentile’s Auto Body
Owner’s Location: 101 Commercial Way, East Providence
D. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Type of License: Liquor License
Applicant: Atty Timothy Chapman Attorney for Karen Palermo
Business Name: United Skates of America Inc. Dba United Skates of America
Business Address: 75 New Road, East Providence
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 - NONE
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second and final passage
for discussion and possible vote
a) An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 18 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “vehicles and traffic” ” is amended by adding thereto the following: Providence Ave (both sides) from Sunset Avenue north for 50 feet; Providence Ave (east side) from Sunset Avenue south for 50 feet. Introduced by Council President Rodericks
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
XII. CONTINUED BUSINESS
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS – Chief of Staff Patricia Resende
1. Appointment/Reappointment requiring Council confirmation
NONE
2. Appointment/Reappointment requiring Council confirmation
NONE
3. Items for announcement/discussion
• September finance and capital expenses
• 2025 National Small Business Saturday Proclamation
• 2025 Diwali Festival of Lights
• 2025 Native American Heritage month
REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
B. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON – Councilman Lawson
C. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to purchase a mini excavator for the Department of public works water utilities division. Introduced by Council President Rodericks
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Resolution related to the preservation and future development of the Veterans’ Memorial Parkway. Introduced by Councilwoman Sousa
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
D. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote
NONE
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: 10/16/2025
