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SPECIAL MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
-DECEMBER 19, 2023-
A Special meeting of the City Council was called held on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 869 Park Ave., Cranston, Rhode Island.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 P.M. by the Council President.
II. ROLL CALL
Roll call showed the following members present: Councilman Ferri, Councilwomen Renzulli, Germain, Councilmen Donegan, Campopiano, Paplauskas, Wall and Council President Marino -8.
Absent: Council Vice-President Vargas -1.
Also Present: Stephen Marsella, Assistant City Solicitor.
COUNCIL BUSINESS MATTERS CARRIED OVER
10-23-01 ORDINANCE in Amendment of Title 17 of the Code of the City of Cranston, 2005, Entitled ‘Zoning’; Sponsored by Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins. (continued from December 18, 2023) [Plan Commission Recommendation]
On motion by Councilman Donegan, seconded by Councilwoman Renzulli, the above Ordinance was adopted as amended on a vote of 8-0. The following being recorded as voting “aye”: Councilman Ferri, Councilwomen Renzulli, Germain, Councilmen Donegan, Campopiano, Paplauskas, Wall and Council President Marino -8.
NEW MATTERS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE
· Appointment of Paula McFarland as a member of the Tax Assessment Board of Review filling vacancy created by expiration of term of Stephanie Soscia, for a term to commence on January 1, 2024. (vote may be taken)
On motion by Councilman Ferri, seconded by Councilwoman Renzulli, it was voted to appoint Paula McFarland as a member of the Tax Assessment Board of Review filling vacancy created by expiration of term of Stephanie Soscia, for a term to commence on January 1, 2024. Motion passed on a vote of 8-0. The following being recorded as voting “aye”: Councilman Ferri, Councilwomen Renzulli, Germain, Councilmen Donegan, Campopiano, Paplauskas, Wall and Council President Marino -8.
III. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 P.M.
Rosalba Zanni
Assistant City Clerk/Clerk of Committee