CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
May 20, 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
Deputy City, Leah Stoddard
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) Litigation
MOTION TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
1. Settlement Agreement for Discussion and Possible Vote
S-BNK East Providence Call LLC vs. Sarah Frew, Tax Assessor
C.A. No. PC2024-00775 and C.A. No. PC2024-06491
2. Claims & Litigation
a. Deborah Barros – RM No. 25-021, Claim No. 25-013 $640
b. Louise Carreiro – RM No. 25-025, Claim No. 25-017 $344.61
c. Seth Krasnianski – RM No. 25-024, Claim No. 25-016 $319.25
d. Christopher Melo – RM No. 25-023, Claim No. 25-015 $262.97
e. Ruth Seymour – RM No. 25-022, Claim No. 25-014 $251.37
f. Kasey Feijo – RM No. 25-029, Claim No. 25-018 $414.66
RECONVENE TO OPEN 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
1. East Providence High School Musical Play - “Newsies”
V. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes – May 7, 2025
B. LETTERS: New Property Address
1. 100 Waterfront Drive, E. Providence, Map 205, Block 7, Parcel 49
2. 110-116 Waterfront Drive, E. Providence, Map 205, Block 7, Parcel 1
3. 130 Waterfront Drive, E. Providence, Map 205, block 8, Parcel 28
4. 136 Waterfront Drive, E. Providence, Map 205, Block 8, Parcel 29
5. 120-124 Waterfront Drive, E. Providence, Map 205, Block 8, Parcel 1
6. 150 Waterfront Drive, E. Providence, Map 205, Block 13, Parcel 33
7. 156 Waterfront Drive, E. Providence, Map 205, Block 13, Parcel 1
8. 160 Waterfront Drive, E. Providence, Map 105, Block 2, Parcel 11
9. 164 Waterfront Drive, E. Providence, Map 105, Block 2, Parcel 1
10. 170 Waterfront Drive, E. Providence, Map 105, Block 3, Parcel 1
11. 30 East Point Drive, E. Providence, Map 203, Block 01, Parcel 004.30
12. 32 East Point Drive, E. Providence, Map 203, Block 01, Parcel 004.32
13. 34 East Point Drive, E. Providence, Map 203, Block 01, Parcel 004.34
14. 36 East Point Drive. E. Providence, Map 203, Block 01, Parcel 004.36
15. 38 East Point Drive, E. Providence, Map 203, Block 01, Parcel 004.38
16. 40 East Point Drive, E. Providence, Map 203, Block 01, Parcel 004-40
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
C. TAX ABATEMENT - Cancelation/Abatements/Non-utilization
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
VI. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. Motion to bundle licenses
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
B. Motion to approve licenses
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
C. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Special Event – One Day Entertainment Licenses
Applicant: Tracy Johnson
Business Name: City of East Providence (Summer Concert Series)
Address: 684 – 700 Bullocks Point
Dates: 6/5, 6/19, 6/26, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28/2025
Time: 3pm – 8pm
2. Special Event – One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Claire Akin
Business Name: UOI Kettle Point LLC (Mark Palumbo 5K)
Event Address: 1 Kettle Point Avenue
Dates: 9/13/2025
Time:9/13/2025; 9am – 11am
3. Special Event – One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Kelly Parlin
Business Name: City of East Providence ( East Providence Pride)
Address: 41 Grove Avenue
Date & Time: 6/7/2025; 12pm – 2pm
4. Special Event – One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: A.C. Peri
Business Name: Sacred Heart Church (Band/DJ)
Address: 118 Taunton Avenue
Date & Time: 5/30 - 6/1/25; 6pm – 11pm
5. Special Event – One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Ana Willis
Business Name: Holy Ghost Beneficial (HGBB Feast)
Address: 51 N. Phillips Street, East Providence
Date & Time: 6/6 - 6/8/25; 6pm – 12am
6. Type of Business: Road Race
Applicant: Claire Akin
Business Name: UOI Kettle Point, LLC
Address: 1 Kettle Point Avenue & Surrounding Area
Date & Time: 9/13/2025; 7am – 2pm
7. Type of Business: License dba Palagis Ice Cream (Peddler Driver)
Applicant: Luis Felipe Arboleda
Business Name: Palagis 2000, Inc
Address: 55 Bascon Street
8. Type of Business: License dba Palagis Ice Cream (Peddler Driver)
Applicant: Zachary J. Smith
Business Name: Palagis 2000, Inc
Address: 55 Bascon Street
9. Type of Business: License dba Palagis Ice Cream (Peddler Driver)
Applicant: Juan C. Jaramillo
Business Name: Palagis 2000, Inc
Address: 55 Bascon Street
10. Special Event – One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Joe Eugenio
Business Name: Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity (HGB Charity Feast)
Address: 59 Brightridge Ave., East Providence, RI
Date & Time: 7/18-20/25; 6pm – 12am
11. Special Event – One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Glenn Fagundes
Business Name: Trinity Brotherhood (Holy Ghost Feast)
Address: 146 Sutton Avenue, East Providence
Date & Time: 6/13- 6/14/25; 6pm – 12am ; 6/15/25; 4pm – 10pm
12. Type of Business: License (Solicitor)
Applicant: Vess Pearson
Business Name: Aptive Environmental LLC
Address: 5132 N. 300 W. STE 150, Provo, UT
13. Type of Business: License Mobile Food Establishment
Applicant: Michael Fahim
Business Name: Pit Stop Street Food
Owner Address: 136 Barnes Street, Fall River, MA
14. Type of Business: License Mobile Food Establishment
Applicant: Matthew Lyons
Business Name: Weiner Wagon
Owner Address: 72 Johnny Cake Hill Rd, Middletown, RI
15. Type of Business: New License Victualing/Sunday/Holiday (Transfer)
Applicant: Robert Bowen
Business Name: From EDC Holdings, Inc dba Honey Dew Donuts to RB Donuts Inc dba Honey Dew Donuts
Business Address: 656-660 Bullocks Pt. Avenue, East Providence
16. Type of Business: New License Victualing/Sunday & Holiday (Sandwich Shop)
Applicant: Melanie Santos
Business Name: S & M Group LLC
Address: 80 Newport Avenue, Rumford, RI
17. Type of Business: New License Hawkers/Sunday & Holidays (Retail-Fireworks)
Applicant: Keith Lambert
Business Name: New England Novelty
Address: 1235 Wampanoag Trail, Riverside, RI
18. Type of Business: New License Hawkers/Sunday & Holidays (Retail-Fireworks)
Applicant: Keith Lambert
Business Name: New England Novelty
Address: 141 Newport Avenue, Rumford, RI
19. Type of Business: New Mobile Food Establishment
Applicant: Alison Camara
Business Name: Alison’s Wonderland LLC
Owner’s Address 982 Wood Street, Swansea, MA
NON-PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED – Alcoholic License
20. Special Event – Liquor License Class-F
Applicant: Ana Willis
Business Name: Holy Ghost Beneficial (HGBB Feast)
Address: 51 N. Phillips Street, East Providence
Date & Time: 6/6 - 6/8/25; 6pm – 12 am
21. Special Event – One Day Liquor License Class–F1
Applicant: Terry Carvalho
Business Name: Sacred Heart Church (Holy Ghost Soups)
Address: 118 Taunton Avenue, East Providence
Date & Time: 5/24/2025; 6pm – 11pm
22. Special Event – Liquor License Class-F1
Applicant: Glenn Fagundes
Business Name: Trinity Brotherhood (Holy Ghost Feast)
Address: 146 Sutton Avenue, East Providence
Date & Time: 6/13- 6/14/25; 6pm – 12am ; 6/15/25; 4pm – 10pm
23. Special Event – Liquor License Class–F1
Applicant: Joe Eugenio
Business Name: Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity ( Charity Feast)
Address: 59 Brightridge Avenue, East Providence
Date & Time: 7/18-20/25; 6pm – 12am
D. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Types of Business: Application for Liquor License (Transfer) Class BV
Applicant: Shazad Ahmad
Business Name: Lee’s Chinese Restaurant & Lounge
Address: 376 Bullocks Point Ave, Riverside
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Type of Business: Application for Liquor License (Transfer) Class BV
Applicant: Marta Ochoa
Business Name: Taconeando
Address: 181 Willett Ave, Riverside
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
3. Type of Business: License ( Non-profit)
Applicant: Alba Curti
Business Name: East Providence Heritage Arts, Inc.
Address: 610 Waterman Avenue, East Providence
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
4. Type of Business: License (Restaurant)
Applicant: Edgar Barillas
Business Name: Francescas Restaurant 2
Address: 525 North Broadway, East Providence, RI
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. - NONE
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 by limited to thirty (30) minutes per meeting.
IX. APPOINTMENTS - NONE
X. COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Road repair Ferris and Bishop. Council Vice President Rego
2. Traffic problems Centre Street – South from Pawtucket Avenue. Council Vice President Rego
3. Request for update from administration on Crescent Park project. Councilman Lawson
• Event Tent
• Temp Storage for Train
• Concession/Storage building
4. Request for update from administration on beach raking. Councilman Lawson
5. Request for update from the administration on Willet Pond projects. Councilman Lawson
• Gazebo
• Parking lot
• Fallen tree
6. City Council Veterans Advisory Committee Update. Councilman Lawson
• Memorial Day Parade
• Elk's Expo
7. Reserved parking on Bullocks Point Ave. Councilman Lawson
8. Request to authorize payment of $780 to Rumford Little League for supplies pertaining to the conversion of the Ulrich Field from 50 to 70 playing surface. Council Vice President Rego
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second and final passage
For discussion and possible vote
1. An ordinance of the Council of the City of East Providence reallocating $264,485.02 for the purchase of three vehicles for the Fire Department. 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 not requiring Council Confirmation
• NONE
3. Items for announcement/discussion
• FY 25/26 Residential and Commercial Tax Rate
• Final Remedial Action Completion Report and Remedy in Place/Response Complete Report – Rumford Rifle Range
• 2025 Street Pavement Update & List
• June 2, 2025 @ 1:30 PM Day of Portugal (6/10) & Azores Day (6/9) Flag Raising and Celebration
• June 7, 2025 @ 10 AM Pride Flag Raising, Celebration and Parade
• Oldham School Public Meeting – Wed., June 4, 2025 @ 6 PM Fuller Creative Learning
• 2025 National Military Appreciation Month Proclamation
• 2025 Immigrant Heritage Month Proclamation
• 2025 Day of Portugal Proclamation
• 2025 National Gun Violence Awareness Day Proclamation
• 2025 Juneteenth Day Proclamation
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS – City Solicitor Michael J. Marcello
1. Settlement Agreement for Discussion and Possible Vote
S-BNK East Providence Call LLC vs. Sarah Frew, Tax Assessor
C.A. No. PC2024-00775 and C.A. No. PC2024-06491
2. Claims & Litigation
a. Deborah Barros – RM No. 25-021, Claim No. 25-013 $640
b. Louise Carreiro – RM No. 25-025, Claim No. 25-017 $344.61
c. Seth Krasnianski – RM No. 25-024, Claim No. 25-016 $319.25
d. Christopher Melo – RM No. 25-023, Claim No. 25-015 $262.97
e. Ruth Seymour – RM No. 25-022, Claim No. 25-014 $251.37
f. Kasey Feijo – RM No. 25-029, Claim No. 25-018 $414.66
C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON
D. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolutions authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Govconnection, Inc. for the renewal of the City’s Microsoft 365 licenses. The amount of $108,044.83 will be paid from funds allocated in the IT software account. Introduced by Councilman Fogarty
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Colonial Motor Group for the purchase of three vehicles for the fire department. Using the remaining capital funds of $264,485.02 from the purchase of a new tower ladder truck to complete the purchase. Introduced by Council President Rodericks
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
3. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter Into a Change Order with ADS Construction, Inc. for Additional Work Related to the Police Station Renovations Cost of the change order is $130,379.70 using Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds to complete the work. (Council Vice President Rego)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
4. Resolution Authorizing the Award of a Contract for Site Work for the East Providence Community Center. Bentley is recommending the bid be awarded for $3,126,613. (Council President Rodericks)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
5. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the Solid Waste and Recycling Services Agreement between the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation and the City of East Providence (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: 5/16/25
A. Skipworth
City Clerk
