CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE

RHODE ISLAND

MINUTES-COUNCIL MEETING-SPECIAL SESSION

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

7:00 P.M.

Council Chambers, City Hall, 145 Taunton Avenue

East Providence, Rhode Island

02914

 

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

II.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council President Britto led the Pledge.

Councilwoman Sousa is absent from the meeting.

 

III.        ORDINANCES

 

a)   ORDINANCES FOR FIRST PASSAGE – FOR VOTE

 

1.   AN ORDINANCE IN REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION”

Sponsored by: Councilman Mourato and Councilwoman Sousa

Assistant City Solicitor Conley addressed the Council stating how this will clarify the new form of government between the legislative Council and the Mayor's administration based on the Charter. If request for inquiry is denied, the Council can use its subpoena powers. There is an MOU involved where the Council's right of inquiry by filling out and completing a form to the Mayor's office. The Mayor would be required to respond and potential produce someone who has to do with the day to day inquiry of which the Council is requesting information.

This ordinance makes it clearer.

The form needs to be submitted two days before the posting of the docket.

Council Vice President Rodericks made the motion to approve. Motion seconded by Councilman Mourato. Motion approved 4-0.

 

IV.        RESOLUTIONS – FOR VOTE

 

a)   RESOLUTION RESCINDING CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 37, BOOK 27, PAGE 42 APPROVED ON AUGUST 20, 2019 ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 5, 2019 FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING THE CITY CHARTER

Sponsored by: Councilman Mourato and Councilwoman Sousa

City Solicitor Marcello made mention October 16, 2016 was the deadline for the Board of Elections and Secretary of State's office to rescind this resolution.

Councilman Mourato made the motion to approve the resolution. Councilman Cahoon seconded the motion. Motion passes 4-0.

 

Council Vice President Rodericks requested the City Clerk, Samantha Burnett to speak with the Board of Canvassing in the morning to inform them of the rescinding and the results of this meeting.

 

V.         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

 

Both items 1 and 2 were tabled to another meeting, September 17, 2019.

 

 

VI.        ADJOURNMENT

Council Vice President Rodericks made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Cahoon seconded the motion. Motion passes 4-0. Meeting is adjourned.

 

If communication assistance is needed or any other accommodations to ensure equal participation, please contact the City Clerk, Samantha Burnett at 401.435.7596