CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2024
7:00PM
145 TAUNTON AVENUE-CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
EXECUTIVE SESSION- CONFERENCE ROOM A
OPEN SESSION WILL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW EXECUTIVE SESSION
Notice: the meeting will 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 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 vote to meet in Executive Session,
pursuant to the following provisions:
1. R.I.G.L 42-46-5(a)(1) Discussion of the job performance, character … of a person provided that the person or persons affected have been notified in advance in writing.-City Clerk: Acceptance of resignation of City Clerk, exit interview, and other related matters related to voluntarily separation, transition of office.
2. R.I.G.L. §42-46-5 (a)(4) & 42-46-5(a)(2)-Any investigation proceeding regarding allegations of misconduct, either civil or inquiry including initiation of City Council inquiry pursuant to Article II, section 2-9(6), and consultation with legal counsel related to focus and scope of inquiry and process.
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
VII. COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Discussion of part time Council position job description and advertisement as recently allocated in FY25 budget – Councilwoman Sousa
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
1. Acceptance of Resignation of City Clerk Jill Seppa effective November 1, 2024.
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Appointment by City Council of City Clerk Effective November 1, 2024 pursuant to Article II, section 2012(a) - Andreza Skipworth -
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
A. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolution Authorizing The Hiring Of Special Legal Counsel
By The City Council
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
XI. 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 on October 25, 2024 JKS