CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
AMENDED
THURSDAY OCTOBER 26, 2023
CALL TO ORDER: 3:00 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
City Solicitor, Michael J. Marcello
City Clerk, Jill Seppa
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:
1. Review, discussion, and potential vote to ratify Tentative Agreement with East Providence Education Association and The East Providence School Committee pursuant to Article X, section 10-4 of the Home Rule Charter
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. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. Motion to bundle licenses C1-C4
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
B. Motion to approve licenses C1-C4
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
C. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Road Race
Applicant: East Providence Recreation Department
Applicant Location: 610 Waterman Ave
Date & Time of Function: November 18, 2023 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: Pierce Field
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Special Events-One Day Entertainment
Applicant: Jill Seppa on behalf of the City Council (Harvest Fest)
Applicant Location: Pierce Field
Date & Time of Function: November 12, 2023 12:00pm-4:00pm
Type of Entertainment: Live Music
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
3. One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Janna and Chris Espada
Applicant Location: 40 Oak Avenue
Date & Time of Function: October 28, 2023 7:00pm-12:00am
Type of Entertainment: House Party
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
4. One Day Entertainment
Applicant: Ryan McCauley/Weaver Library
Applicant Location: 41 Grove Street
Date & Time of Function: October 26, 2023 5:30pm-7:30pm
Type of Entertainment: Annual Pumpkin Stroll
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
VII. 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.
VIII. COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Review, discussion, and potential vote to ratify Tentative Agreement with tentative agreement between the East Providence Education Association and The East Providence School Committee- Discuss and vote on contract as noted above.
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
VIIII. RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution authorizing the city administration to begin the process of constructing a community recreation center.
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
X. 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.
