CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE

RHODE ISLAND

DOCKET –SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday, Arpil 23, 2019

6:30 P.M

145 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914

Council Chambers, City Hall

7:00 P.M. Open Session

 

City Council:

Council President, Robert Britto – Ward 1

Council Vice-President: Bob Rodericks – At Large

Councilwoman Anna Sousa – Ward 2

Councilman Nate Cahoon – Ward 3

Councilman Ricardo Mourato – Ward 4

 

I.                    CALL TO ORDER - Council President Britto called the meeting to order.  

 

II.                  OPEN SESSION

Roll call was taken by the City Clerk, Samantha Burnett. All present during roll call, for the exception of Councilman Cahoon who did join post roll call.

 

III.                PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Led by Council President, Robert Britto

 

IV.               HANDICAP PARKING SPOT APPROVALS – FOR VOTE

(Councilwoman Anna Sousa)

Motion to approve by Councilwoman Sousa, seconded by Council Vice President Rodericks. Motion passes 4-0.

 

V.                 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PAY INVOICES FOR PRECONSTRUCTION EXPENSES FOR THE NEW EAST PROVIDENCE HIGH SCHOOL-FOR VOTE

(Councilman Cahoon)

This was tabled until Councilman Cahoon arrived.

This resolution was only for the month of March. Councilwoman Sousa asked if the Council can anticipate these monthly. Councilman Cahoon stated that these will be coming through frequently and can anticipate the amounts (given the example of May, June, July, August) and can be provided. He can give more details, but would have to get back to Councilwoman Sousa to research further.

Motion to approve was made by Councilman Cahoon and seconded by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion passes unanimously.

 

See Attached for Full Resolution

 

VI.               APPOINTMENT – FOR VOTE

Assistant Harbor Master/Pump Operator

Greg Bothelo, 24 Winslow Street, 02915

(Councilman Mourato)

Motion to approve made by Council Vice President Rodericks, seconded by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion passes 4-0.

 

VII.             PUBLIC HEARING

Bristol County Water Authority Presentation and Discussion (Public questions welcomed)

The Honorable Mayor DaSilva provides the introduction of Bristol County Water Authority. The Bristol County Water Authority provided the full presentation for the public.

There were several questions in the public hearing and all were addressed.

 

VIII.           ADJOURNMENT – Motion made by Council Vice President Rodericks, seconded by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion passes unanimously.

 

Meeting adjourned.