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CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE

DOCKET–REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 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 – Council President Britto called the meeting to order.

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) Claims – FOR VOTE

1. Metlife Auto & Home (Ins. Jonathan & Lisa Swicker)

2. Jolie Michalik

3. Bob David Pimenta

4. Roxanne Ramos Williams

b) Sewer Abatements – FOR VOTE

1.) Nelson Aguilar

2.) Antonio Melo

3.) Donald & Lee Oulette

III. OPEN SESSION

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Council President led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Moment of silence reserved for Lt. Corpal Joe Tavares of the East Providence Police Department.

Council President asked the City Clerk to take roll call. All members were present.

V. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR – FOR VOTE

1.) Council Journals – Regular Session and Executive Session, September 17, 2019. Special Session September 25, 2019.

Motion to approve from Councilman Cahoon

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Sousa

Motion passes unanimously.

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.

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.

No public comment items. No one had signed up.

VI. APPOINTMENTS

a) Traffic Appointments – FOR VOTE

1. Joseph A. Pangborn

94 Crown Ave.

East Providence, RI 02915

Sponsored by: Council Vice President Rodericks

2. Drew Oliver Andrews

37 Crescent Ave.

Riverside. RI 02915

Sponsored by: Council Vice President Rodericks

The Charter Section 3-5-1 (b) was referenced by Assistant Solicitor Conley. Assistant Solicitor Conley also reference Section 2-10 as well if Council interfered with Mayoral appointments.

Council Vice President Rodericks withdrew his appointment recommendations and will reach out to the Mayor.

VII. LICENSING

a) Application For Auto Body Repair Shop

1. First Choice Auto Body Shop

101 Pershing Street, East Providence, 02914

Motion to approve by Council Vice President Rodericks.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Sousa.

Motion passes unanimously.

VIII. ORDINANCES

a) FIRST PASSAGE – FOR VOTE

1. ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE ORDERING THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF PROPERTY TAX ON THE RATABLE REAL ESTATE, TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY, AND AN EXCISE TAX ON REGISTERED MOTER VEHICLES AND TRAILERS

Discussion was had with the Council and the Finance Director, Malcolm Moore. Councilman Cahoon stated that he will sponsor this ordinance if needed for second passage.

Motion to approve made by: Councilwoman Sousa

Motion seconded by: Councilman Cahoon

Motion passes unanimously.

2. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO BORROW FUNDS IN ANTICIPATION OF TAXES

Discussion was had with the Council and the Finance Director, Malcolm Moore.

Motion to approve made by: Council Vice President Rodericks

Motion seconded by: Council Cahoon

Councilman Cahoon also stated that he will sponsor this ordinance for second passage.

Motion passes unanimously.

3. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO BORROW FUNDS IN ANTICIPATION OF BONDS

Discussion was had with the Council and the Finance Director, Malcolm Moore.

Motion to approve made by: Councilman Cahoon

Motion seconded by: Council Vice President Rodericks

Motion passes unanimously.

4. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO BORROW FUNDS IN ANTICIPATION OF REVENUE

Discussion was had with the Council and the Finance Director, Malcolm Moore.

Motion to approve made by: Council Vice President Rodericks

Motion seconded by: Councilman Mourato

Motion passes unanimously.

b) PUBLIC HEARING, SECOND PASSAGE – FOR VOTE

1. AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 3 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “ANIMALS” Council President Britto

Council President Britto introduced second passage. Councilwoman Sousa had proposed revisions from last meeting but the ordinance was not updated to reflect the changes. 3.6 – addition subsection C and 3.7, 3.21, 3.24 were referenced to be removed by Councilwoman Sousa. Also 3.26 strike line under Section A, II to be revised as well - “Animal to be euthanized for human reasons”.

Public hearing offered.

Motion to amend and defer to the next Council meeting made by: Councilwoman Sousa

Motion seconded by: Councilman Cahoon

Motion passes unanimously.

City Clerk will re-advertise for public hearing for second passage.

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” Sponsored by: Councilman Cahoon

Public hearing offered.

Motion to approve made by: Councilwman Sousa

Motion seconded by: Councilman Mourato

Motion passes unanimously.

c) PUBLIC HEARING – BUDGET FY 2019-2020

ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE APPROPRIATING $190,658,524 FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2020

Public hearing offered

Motion to continue public hearing for October 10, 2019 made by: Councilwoman Sousa.

Motion seconded by: Councilman Cahoon

Motion passes unanimously.

Dates for workshop: 10/2, 10/10 (Pubic Hearing), 10/11, if needed 10/16 and 10/24 or 10/25. All meetings will start at 7:00 p.m.

X. NEW BUSINESS

a. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS

1. Assistant City Solicitor, Dylan Conley - Claims Committee Report

Report given by Mr. Conley.

a) RESOLUTIONS – FOR VOTE

1. RESOLUTION CALLING ON THE UNITED STATES TO LEAD A GLOBAL EFFORT TO PREVENT NUCLEAR WAR

XIV. Reconvene in Executive Session (if necessary) to Complete Items Under Section II, Executive Session

XV. ADJOURNMENT - FOR VOTE

Motion to adjourn made by: Councilman Cahoon

Motion seconded by: Council Vice President Rodericks

Motion passes unanimously.

Meeting adjourned.

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