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CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
MINUTES–REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2019
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
Council May Call Executive Session in Room 101
OPEN SESSION: 7:00 P.M
145 TAUNTON AVENUE – CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
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
President Britto calls the meeting to order.
Councilwoman Sousa is not present for the meeting.
II. INVOCATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION – FOR VOTE
The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws §42-46-5 (a) (2)
a) Litigation
Brian Faria v. City of East Providence City Council
C.A. NO. PC-2018-4406
Status Update
b) Complaint by the City of East Providence Against National Grid – Electric
Division of Public Utilities & Carriers
Docket No. D-19-04
Dylan Conley, Assistant Solicitor – City of East Providence
Status Update
c) Providence Country Day School vs. Steven Hazard in his capacity as the Tax Assessor of the City of East Providence
C.A. No. PC-2019-3605
Consideration of Settlement Agreement
d) Approval of Executive Session Minutes – January 2019-March 2019
e) NEW CLAIMS – FOR VOTE
1. Thomas George Associates, LTD.
(Liberty Mutual/Lucy Fontaine)
RM No. 19-011, Claim No. 19-049
2. Jocelyn Senecal
RM. No. 19-029, Claim 19-048
f) Cancelation/Abatements (Assessor)
| 2017 | 117.98 |
| 2019 | 72116.29 |
| TOTAL | 72234.27 |
g) SEWER CHARGE ABATEMENTS – FOR VOTE
Robert Baffaro
Zeferino and Maria Costa
Anthony Farah
Nancy Martineau
Gerald Roderick
Jeanne Spira
III. OPEN SESSION
Motion to seal minutes from Executive Session by Councilman Cahoon.
Motion seconded by Council Vice President Rodericks.
Motion passes 4-0.
IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
V. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR – FOR VOTE
All items under, “Consent Calendar” are considered to be of a routine and noncontroversial nature by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council members so requests, in which event the item will be removed from said Consent Calendar and will be considered in its normal sequence in the docket.
No consent calendar.
VI. LICENSES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING – FOR VOTE
a) Application for Holiday Sales License
1. Edward Thimas
DBA: Fork N’ Sammich
1055 South Broadway
02914
Motion to approve made by: Council Vice President Rodericks
Motion seconded made by: Councilman Mourato
Motion passes 4-0.
2. Van Le
DBA: Grab N Go
350 North Broadway
02916
Motion to approve made by: Councilman Cahoon
Motion to seconded made by: Council Vice President Rodericks
Motion passes 4-0.
3. Debra Kennedy
DBA: Archies
292 Bullocks Point Avenue
02914
Motion to approve made by: Councilman Cahoon.
Motion seconded by: Council Vice President Rodericks.
Motion passes 4-0.
b) Class F: Application for Special Event-Alcoholic Beverage – FOR VOTE
1. John Perry
Teofilo Braga Club Feast of the Holy Ghost
Date: July 12-14, 2019
Location: 26 Teofilo Braga Way
Motion to approve made by: Council Vice President Rodericks
Motion seconded by: Councilman Mourato
Motion passes 4-0.
2. Tony Amaral
Holy Ghost Feast
Date: July 26-28, 2019
Location: 846 Broadway
Motion to approve made by: Council Vice President Rodericks
Motion seconded by: Councilman Cahoon
Motion passes 4-0.
3. Lidia M. Alves
Holy Ghost Brotherhood Feast
Date: July 19-21, 2019
Location: 59 Brightridge Avenue
Motion to approve made by: Councilman Mourato
Motion seconded by: Council Vice President Rodericks
Motion passes 4-0.
c) Application for One Day Entertainment License – FOR VOTE
1. John Perry
Teofilo Braga Club Feast of the Holy Ghost
Location: 26 Teofilo Braga Way
Motion to approve made by: Council Cahoon
Motion seconded by: Councilman Mourato
Motion passes 4-0.
2. Tony Amaral
Holy Ghost Feast
Date: July 26-28, 2019
Location: 846 Broadway
Motion to approve made by: Council Cahoon
Motion seconded by: Councilman Mourato
Motion passes 4-0. Location: 846 Broadway
3. Lidia M. Alves
Holy Ghost Brotherhood Feast
Date: July 19-21, 2019
Location: 59 Brightridge Avenue
Motion to approve made by: Council Cahoon
Motion seconded by: Councilman Mourato
Motion passes 4-0.
4. Gregory S. Dias, Esquire
19th Annual Block Party
Date: July 20, 2019
Location: Tryon Avenue, Gibb Street, Estelle Street
Motion to approve made by: Councilman Cahoon
Motion seconded by: Council Vice President Rodericks
Motion passes 4-0.
5. Tara Machado
Live Band
Date: September 1, 2019
Location: 79 Narragansett Avenue
Motion to approve made by: Council Vice President Rodericks
Motion seconded by: Councilman Cahoon
Motion passes 4-0.
VII. LICENSES REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING – FOR VOTE
a) Application for Victualing License
1. Edward Thimas
DBA: Fork N’ Sammich
1055 South Broadway
East Providence 02914
Motion to approve made by: Council Vice President Rodericks
Motion seconded by Councilman Cahoon.
Motion passes 4-0.
2. Van Le
DBA: Grab N Go
350 North Broadway
02916
Motion to approve made by Council Vice President Rodericks
Motion seconded by Councilman Cahoon
Motion passes 4-0.
VIII. COMMUNICATIONS
a) Mayoral Communications
1. Mayoral Letter in Response to Councilman Mourato’s proposed Resolution:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE LANGUAGE OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE EAST PROVIDENCE CITY CHARTER AS WILL BE VOTED ON AT THE SUBSEQUENT CHARTER REFERENDUM
Marc Furtado, of the Mayor’s Office addressed the Council and stated he will table his conversation to a later date.
b) Rhode Races – Providence Marathon
(Riley Rancourt)
Race being held on 8:00 am-1:00 p.m. on Saturday and he does not have the date, but he is stating it is the first Saturday in May.
Approvals will be made at a later date. No obstacles seen by the Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
All persons wishing to make public comment shall sign a public comment sheet stating their name, address and the subject of their docket related item to speak on. This sheet shall be available on a desk at the entrance of the City Hall Chambers no later than forty five (45) minutes before the call to order of any regularly scheduled council meeting and shall be delivered by the City Clerk to the presiding officer no earlier than five (5) minutes before the call to order of the meeting. Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes. The order of the 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.
1. Matthew Barber – Building Inspector and Police Department
2. Kirby Furtado – Good Neighbor’s Soup Kitchen
IX. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
1. Status of Bonding for New High School Construction Bond, (to include anticipated bonding schedule, amounts and projected financing rate)-Discussion Only
Councilman Cahoon
Councilman Cahoon addressed the Council regarding this matter. Open discussion had with the Council.
2. Status of Fiscal Year 2017 and 2018 Financial Audits-Discussion Only
Councilman Cahoon
Councilman Cahoon addressed the Council regarding this matter. Open discussion had with the Council.
3. School Committee Four Year Terms- Discussion Only
Council President Britto
Council President Britto addressed the Council regarding this matter. Open discussion had with the Council.
4. City Wide Dedication-Discussion Only
Councilwoman Sousa
Councilwoman Sousa was absent for the meeting. No discussion was had on this topic.
5. Ward 4 Wire Drop – Discussion Only
Councilman Mourato
Councilman Mourato addressed the Council regarding this matter. Open discussion was had with the Council.
X. APPOINTMENTS
a) Planning Board –Dr. Alan D’Aiello, Jr.
(New Appointment)
FOR VOTE
Mayor appointed, Council approved. Letter received from Mayor.
Motion to approve made by: Councilman Cahoon
Motion seconded made by: Council Vice President Rodericks
Motion passes 4-0.
b) Assessment Review – Darlene Andrade
(New Appointment)
FOR VOTE
Mayor appointed, Council approved. Term is 6 years.
Motion to approve by: Council Vice President Rodericks
Motion seconded by: Councilman Cahoon
Motion passes 4-0.
c) Conservation Commission – James Boyd
(Reappointment) – Council President Britto
FOR VOTE
Council appointment. .
Motion to approve by: Council Vice President Rodericks
Motion seconded by: Councilman Cahoon
Motion passes 4-0.
d) Historical Commission – Leo Cassie
(Reappointment) – Council President Britto
FOR VOTE
Council appointment.
Motion to approve by: Council Vice President Rodericks
Motion seconded by: Councilman Cahooon
Motion passes 4-0.
XI. ORDINANCES
1. FIRST PASSAGE – FOR VOTE
a) AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION”
Section 116-150
Sponsored by Councilman Cahoon
SEE ATTACHED FOR FULL ORDINANCE
Introduced by: Councilman Cahoon
Motion to approve made by: Councilman Vice President Rodericks
Motion seconded by: Councilman Mourato
Motion passes 4-0.
b) AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION”
Section 166-178
Sponsored by Councilman Cahoon
SEE ATTACHED FOR FULL ORDINANCE
Introduced by: Councilman Cahoon
Motion to approve made by: Council Vice President Rodericks
Motion seconded by: Councilman Mourato
Motion passes 4-0.
2. PUBLIC HEARING, SECOND PASSAGE – FOR VOTE
a) AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 14 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "STREETS AND SIDEWALKS"
Section 14-40
(Co-sponsored by Councilwoman Sousa and Councilman Cahoon)
SECOND PASSAGE – FOR VOTE
SEE ATTACHED FOR FULL ORDINANCE
Introduced by: Councilman Cahoon. Open discussion by the Council. Public Hearing offered by Council President Britto.
Resident, Peter Midgley objected to the ordinance and exercised his right to speak on this ordinance.
After the conversation with Mr. Midgley, Councilman Cahoon would like to make some revisions to this ordinance.
Motion to table ordinance to revise ordinance by: Councilman Cahoon
Motion seconded by: Councilman Mourato
b) AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 17 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “UTILITIES”
Section 17-183
(Councilman Mourato)
SECOND PASSAGE
FOR VOTE
SEE ATTACHED FOR FULL ORDINANCE
Ordinance introduced by Councilman Mourato.
This ordinance, if passed, will be in effect on October 1, 2019
Motion to approve made by: Councilman Cahoon
Motion seconded by: Council Vice President Rodericks
Motion passes 4-0.
XII. NEW BUSINESS
a. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
1. City Solicitor, Michael J. Marcello - Claims Committee Report
City Solicitor discussed the Claims Committee Report and any actions of votes taken.
Motion to approve the Solicitor’s report made by: Council Cahoon
Motion seconded by: Council Vice President Rodericks
Motion passes 4-0.
XIII. RESOLUTIONS
1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PAY INVOICES FOR PRECONSTRUCTION EXPENSES FOR THE NEW EAST PROVIDENCE HIGH SCHOOL
(April 2019)
Sponsored by Councilman Cahoon
Introduced by: Councilman Cahoon. This resolution for expenses that were actually paid in April. Checks were cut and the City not in arrears or having to pay late fees.
Motion to approve: Council Vice President Rodericks
Motion to seconded made by: Councilman Cahoon
Motion passes 4-0.
2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PAY INVOICES FOR PRECONSTRUCTION EXPENSES FOR THE NEW EAST PROVIDENCE HIGH SCHOOL
(June 2019)
Sponsored by Councilman Cahoon
Introduced by: Councilman Cahoon
This is for approval to pay for the June invoices.
Motion to approve by: Council Vice President Rodericks
Motion seconded by: Councilman Mourato
3. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE LANGUAGE OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE EAST PROVIDENCE CITY CHARTER AS WILL BE VOTED ON AT THE SUBSEQUENT CHARTER REFERENDUM
Sponsored by Councilman Mourato
Introduced by: Councilman Mourato
Open discussion was had with the Council and the City Solicitor. Item being tabled.
XIV. Reconvene in Executive Session (if necessary) to Complete Items Under Section II, Executive Session
There was no need for this item.
XV. ADJOURNMENT - FOR VOTE
Motion to adjourn made by Councilman Cahoon
Motion seconded by Council Vice President Rodericks
Motion passes. Meeting adjurned.
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