I.      Roll Call

City Clerk, Jahaira Rodriguez conducted roll call.  Present were Council President Jessica Vega, Councilperson Tatiana Baena, Councilperson Glendaliz Colon, Councilperson Hugo Figueroa, Councilperson Meaghan Levasseur, and Councilperson Franklin Solano. Councilwoman Adamaris Villar was not present. Quorum was established.

II.      Pledge of Allegiance

Councilperson Solano led the Council in the pledge of allegiance.

III.      Public Comment

none

IV.      Approval of Records

i.  Meeting Minutes of Council Meeting of May 24, 2021

A motion to accept the minutes of May 24, 2021, was made by Councilperson Figueroa and Seconded by Councilperson Levasseur and Councilperson Solano.  Motion passed 6,0.

V.      Continued Business

a)  Discussion with Department Directors regarding FY 2022 Proposed Budget

i. Fire Department:

Chief Scott Mello addressed the Council and answered questions concerning the Fire Departments budget.

Councilperson Vega appreciates Chief Mello. Councilperson Figueroa would like to see other departments assist us in future fires. Councilperson Solano and Councilperson Levasseur thanked the Chief.

ii.  Emergency Management Agency

Chief of Staff, Zuleyma Gomez addressed the Council and answered questions concerning the Emergency Management Budget. She explained that we share the Emergency Management Director with the City of Pawtucket.

VI.      New Business

a)  Discussion with Department Directors regarding FY 2022 Proposed Budget

i. Law Department

City Solicitor, Matthew Jerzyk addressed the Council and answered questions concerning the Legal Department’s budget. Councilperson Solano thanked Matt for his work.

ii. Human Resource Department

Human Resource Director, Dr. Ana Ureña addressed the Council and answered questions concerning the Human Resource Department’s budget. Councilperson Vega thanked Dr. Ureña for her work.

iii. Department of Public Works and Code Enforcement

Public Works Director, Jean Barros addressed the Council and answered questions concerning the budget. Councilperson Solano and Councilperson Vega thanked the Director for his presentation.

iv. Park and Recreation Department

Park and Recreation Department Director Alberto Rivas addressed the Council and answered questions concerning the budget. Councilperson Baena explained how Mundialito is no longer part of the City. Councilperson Levasseur thanked the Director, his team and the collaborations that they work on together. Councilperson Vega is excited to see what the Department is planning for the next fiscal year.

VII.     Adjournment

A motion to adjourn was made by Councilperson Levasseur, seconded by Councilperson Colon. Meeting was adjourned at 7:52pm.

Jahaira Rodriguez

City Clerk

Approved: June 7, 2021

Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws § 42-46-4, the City Council reserves the right to convene in executive session on any of the aforementioned items for one or more of the purposes listed in Rhode Island General Laws § 42-46-

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