CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2023
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 Forgarty - Ward 3
Councilman Rick Lawson - Ward 4
City Solicitor, Michael J. Marcello
Deputy City Clerk, Leah Stoddard
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)
New Claims
Andrew Campopiano Jr
IV. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____
V. MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:
Regular meeting minutes December 20, 2022
Executive session minutes December 20, 2022
Organizational meeting minutes January 3, 2023
B. TAX ABATEMENTS
Year
Amount
2022
$197.98
Total
$197.98
VII. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Road Race
Applicant: Karen Zyons
Location: 0 Bullocks Point Avenue (Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse)
Date & Time of Event: April 22, 2023, 6:30am – 1:30pm
2. Application for Victualing – Class 3- New
Applicant: Matthew Catania
Business Name: JM Food Group Boston 13, LLC dba Jersey Mike’s Subs
Business Address: 75 Newport Avenue, 02916
B. PUBLIC HEARING
1. BV License – New
Applicant: Thomas Allen
Business Name: Myrtlebank LLC dba Myrtle
Business Address: 132-134 Waterman Ave
VIII. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS – None
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 – for discussion and possible vote
1. Police and Fire Pension Board – City Council Member Appointment
2. Waterfront Commission, Ward 2 – Dereck Mendoza – term expires 10/28/2023
3. Waterfront Commission, Ward 4 – Jeanne Boyle – filling unexpired term of Rick Lawson – term expires 03/18/2023
4. Library Board of Trustees, Ward 4 re-appointment – Christopher LaRoux – term expires 04/02/2025
5. Charter Commission, Council appointment – Izilda Fernandes
Councilman Fogarty
6. Charter Commission, Council appointment – Joseph Tavares
Council President Rodericks
XII. COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Rules of procedure Resolution 13A – Discussion – Council President Rodericks
City Charter Review Commission “duties and direction” – Discussion and possible vote – Council President Rodericks
Street crossing concerns at Pawtucket Avenue and Silver Spring Street – Discussion and Possible Vote – Councilman Fogarty
Discussion and recommendation related to the Sabin Point boat ramp, repairs or reconfiguration – Discussion – Councilman Lawson
ARPA Funds update – Discussion – Councilman Lawson
Crescent Park concession building status update – Discussion – Councilman Lawson
City Clerk vacancy/appointment procedure– Discussion and Possible vote – Council President Rodericks and Councilman Lawson
6. Skating rink equipment – Discussion – Councilman Lawson
7. Status of FY22 audit – Discussion - Council Vice President Rego
8. Henderson Bridge property ownership and present zoning – Discussion – Council Vice President Rego
9. Distribution method of bi-monthly Council docket to members of the City Council – Discussion – Councilwoman Sousa
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second passage - For discussion and possible vote – None
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
XV. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS
Appointment/Reappointment requiring Council Confirmation
Michelle DiMeo to the Board of Assessment Review, term 01/01/2021-12/31/2026
Lucy Rose-Correia to the Board of Assessment Review, term 09/04/2018-09/03/2024
Appointment/Reappointment not requiring Council Confirmation
Donna McMahon - reappointment to Carousel Park Commission - At-Large - term 06/05/2021-06/04/2024
Bruce Rogers - reappointment to Carousel Park Commission - Ward 2 - term 11/30/2022-11/29/2025
Joan Hanrahan Miller - reappointment to Carousel Park Commission - Ward 3 - term 10/19/2022-10/18/2025
Michelle Rhea - reappointment to Carousel Park Commission - Ward 3 - term 10/05/2022-10/04/2025
Lumena Rodrigues - reappointment to Carousel Park Commission - Ward 4 - term 1/18/2023-01/17/26
Izilda Fernandes - reappointment to Carousel park Commission - Mayor’s Representative - term 01/05/2022-01/042025
Stephen Costa - reappointment to Carousel Park Commission- At-Large - term 11/02/2022-11/01/2025
Robert Nawrocki - reappointment as Tree Warden of the City of East Providence – Term 01/01/2023-01/01/2024
Robert Nawrocki – reappointment to Tree Commission – term 01/01/2023-12/31/2026
Items for announcement/discussion
update on monthly (November) capital and general expenses and finances – Finance Director Malcolm Moore
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
1. Report of the City Solicitor
Claims Committee Report
C. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
Statement of support in principle for the design guidelines proposed by Keep Metacomet Green for the Metacomet Sub-district of the East Providence Waterfront Special Development District
Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa
D. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote – None
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
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.
