CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
July 28, 2026
CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
145 TAUNTON AVENUE-CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
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 - NONE
III. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
IV. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS - NONE
V. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote - NONE
VI. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Type of License: Special Event One Day Entertainments License
Applicant: Janet Bairos
Entertainment: DJ – Birthday Party
Event Location: 109 Merrill Street, East Providence
Date & Time: 8/1/2026; 2pm – 11pm
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
VII. 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.
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/or final passage
for discussion and possible vote - NONE
XII. CONTINUED BUSINESS
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS – Director of Policy & Constituent Services, Andre Herrera
1. Items for announcement/discussion Appointment/Reappointment requiring Council Confirmation
• Notification of the letter of resignation from Michael Beauparlant from the Zoning Board of Review after more than 20 years of dedicated service to the City of East Providence.
2. Appointment/Reappointment requiring Council Confirmation
• Appointment of Craig A. McManus to the Zoning Board of Review for a (5) year term effective 6/3/2025 – 6/2/2030.
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
3. Appointment/Reappointment not requiring Council Confirmation
• None
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS - NONE
C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON – Councilman Lawson - NONE
D. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor by and through Bentley Companies LLC, to accept and award the proposal to reclaim and pave the parking lot at the East Providence Community Center in the amount of $88,999.87. Introduced by Council President Rodericks
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of East Providence to purchase two unmarked police vehicles as well as two upfitted vehicles for the police department. Total cost of four (4) police vehicles for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $307,423.60. Introduced by: Council President Rodericks
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
3. Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of East Providence to proceed with improvements to Pierce Memorial Stadium and enter into a contract with R.A.D. Corp. d/b/a R.A.D. Sports in amount not to exceed $1,588,555.00. Introduced by: Council President Rodericks
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
E. 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: 7/24/2026
