CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
November 4, 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
City Clerk, Andreza (Andy) Skipworth
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)
1. Discussion and possible vote on Tentative Agreement with East Providence Fire Fighters Local 850 IAFF 11/01/2025 to 10/31/2030
2. Claims & Litigation Docket
a. Annette Tammaro – RM No. 25-068, Claim NO. 25-035 $1,394.95
b. Frank Dias – RM No. 25-074, Claim No. 25-038 $607.44
MOTION TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
MOTION RECONVENE INTO REGULAR 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
V. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:
1. Regular meeting minutes 10/21/2025
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
B. LETTERS: Notice of new property numbers
1. 400-410 Mauran Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914, Map 207, Block 02, Parcel 008.00
2. 24 Peach Orchard Drive, Riverside, RI 02915, Map 513, Block 02, Parcel 004.50
3. 26 Peach Orchard Drive, Riverside, RI 02915, Map 513, Block 02, Parcel 004.00
VI. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. MOTION TO BUNDLE NON-PUBLIC HEARING LICENSES C1-C4
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
B. MOTION TO APPROVE NON-PUBLIC HEARING LICENSES C1-C4
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
C. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Annual Renewal of miscellaneous licenses authorization granting to renew subject licenses, excluding alcoholic beverage licenses, for year commencing December 1, 2025 upon application by licensee and approval by Chief of Police and as required by health inspector and other city officials.
2. Special Event – Road Race
Applicant: Gary Menissian
Business Name: Ocean State Multisport
Address of Event: Pierce Field – East Providence
Date & Time: 5/31/2026; 6am – 11am
3. Type of License: Business Registration
Applicant: Ty Paulhus
Business Name: Waterman Tattoo (Tattoo Shop)
Owner’s Location: 459 Waterman Avenue, East Providence
Hours of Operation: 11am – 7pm
4. Special Event – Road Race
Applicant: Gary Menissian
Business Name: Ocean State Multisport
Address of Event: Pierce Field – East Providence
Date & Time: 9/6/2026; 6am – 11am
D. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Annual Alcoholic Beverage License Renewals Please refer to exhibit “A” for business listings
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.
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
1. City Council Crescent Park Carousel Commission - Ingrid Sylvia. Councilman Lawson
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. City Council Crescent Park Carousel Commission - Jackson Ponte. Councilman Lawson
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
X. COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Requesting one speed monitor installed on Merrill St. Councilman Rego
2. Veterans Appreciation Dinner, St. Martha’s Church, 2595 Pawtucket Avenue, November 12th, 5:30pm – 7pm. Councilman Lawson
3. Drag racing along Massasoit Avenue at night. Requesting police presence. Council Vice President Rego
4. Request for the administration to investigate cell phone service in Carousel Dr area. Councilman Lawson
5. Request to donate $750 to the East Providence Historical Society annual event for their horse drawn carriage rides to help offset the cost of the event. 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 authorizing the Director of Finance to borrow funds in anticipation of taxes for FY 2026.
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. An ordinance in amendment of chapter 11 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “personnel, pensions and retirement” the council of the city of east providence amends: Sec. 11-252 (1) Death of a retired participant related to eligibility requirements for a surviving spouse of a deceased member. Introduced by Councilman Fogarty
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
3. Ordinance of the Council of the City of East Providence appropriating $134,795 from the East Providence School Department Capital Improvement Revolving Fund. Introduced by Councilman Fogarty
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
4. Ordinance of the Council of the City of East Providence ordering the assessment and collection of property tax on the ratable real estate and tangible personal property. 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 not requiring Council Confirmation
· NONE
2. Appointment/Reappointment requiring Council Confirmation
· Michael David Nelson, new appointment to the Conservation Commission, Appointment No. 7, Term 1/2/25-1/1/28
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
· Chester Levine, new appointment to the Conservation Commission, Appointment No. 3, Term 1/2/25- 1/1/28
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
3. Items for announcement/discussion
· Personnel changes – Mayor’s Office
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON – Councilman Lawson
- NONE
D. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter Into a Contract with CBIZ CPA's for Auditing Services. Introduced by Council President Rodericks
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with John Guilfoil Public Relations for Professional Social Media Content Creation and Media Services for the Police Department. Introduced by Council Vice President Rego
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
3. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to purchase two pickup trucks for the Department of Public Works highway division. Introduced by Council President Rodericks and Council Vice President Rego
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
B. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote
1. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 18 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended entitled “Vehicles and Traffic” Subsection (b) of 18-269 entitled “Stop and Yield Intersections designated; when stops required is amended by adding thereto the following: Ferris Avenue (northbound traffic) at David Street . Introduced by Council Vice President Rego
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 18 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended entitled “Vehicles and Traffic” Section 18-307 entitled “Parking Prohibited At All Times” of Article X entitled “Stopping, Standing and Parking” is amended by adding thereto the following: Fisher Street (East Side), from Seth Street South for 200 feet: Introduced by Councilwoman Sousa
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
3. An ordinance in amendment of chapter 18 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, As amended, entitled “Vehicles and Traffic” Section I. Sec. 18-421 entitled “definitions” of Article XIV entitled “Bicycles” of chapter 18 is replaced and amended to include electric bicycles; Sec. 18-424. – is amended to prohibit the riding of electric bicycles on sidewalks or public foot walks, and creating a new section 18-427, 18-428, and 18-429 related to the regulation and enforcement of electric bicycles in city parks and recreational areas. Introduced by Council Vice President Rego and Councilman Fogarty
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
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: 10/31/2025
