I.          CALL TO ORDER

Roll Call

Cahoon__X___ Mourato__X___ Rodericks__X___ Sousa __X___ Britto__X___

II.        SALUTE TO THE FLAG

-          Salute to the flag led by Council President Britto

III.       EXECUTIVE SESSION

-          Motion made by Councilman Cahoon to enter into executive session.  Motion seconded by Council Vice President Rodericks.  Motion passes 5-0.

The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session, pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(2)

A. New Claims

1.  Arnold Battersby

2.  Dawn Brown

3.  Emonnie Duarte

4.  Theresa Roe

B.  Sewer Charge Abatement

1.  Richard Smith

C.  Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws 42-46-5(a)(1), (2), & (4), regarding the job performance, litigation, and investigation derived from the allegations and activities of Samantha Burnett: a discussion and possible vote pursuant to the City Council's Subpoena Power under East Providence City Charter Section 2-9 (6) as it relates to the office of the City Clerk; and a discussion and possible vote regarding notice pursuant to East Providence City Code Section 11-46(c).

IV.       RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

-          Motion made by Council Vice President Rodericks to reconvene to open Session..  Motion seconded by Councilman Cahoon.  Motion passes 5-0.

Cahoon_____ Mourato_____ Rodericks_____ Sousa _____ Britto_____

V.        MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES

-          Motion made by Councilman Cahoon to seal executive session minutes.  Motion seconded by Councilwoman Sousa.  Motion passes 5-0.

VI.       CONSENT CALENDAR

A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:

1. Regular Meeting Minutes October 19, 2021, Executive Session October 19, 2021

-          Motion made by Council Vice President Rodericks to approve the consent calendar.  Motion seconded by Councilman Cahoon.  Motion passes 5-0.

            2.  Tax Abatements

-          Motion made by Councilwoman Sousa to approve tax abatements.  Motion seconded by Councilman Vice President Rodericks.  Motion passes 5-0.

VII.     LICENSES

A. NON-PUBLIC HEARING

-          Motion made by Council Vice President to approve items 1-4.  Motion seconded by Councilman Cahoon.  Motion passes 5-0.

1. Road Race

Applicant: Brandon Presern

Location: Throughout East Providence – 02914, 02915, 02916

Date & Time of Event: May 1, 2022, first race starts at 7:30am

2.  Application for Holiday Sales

Applicant: John Oliver

Business Name: The Local

Business Address: 478 Waterman Avenue 02914

3.  Application for Second Hand Autos, Trucks, Dealers & Junkyards

Applicant: George El Khoury

Business Name: El Khoury Investments LLC dba Showcase Auto Sales of East  Providence

Business Address: 2258 Pawtucket Avenue 02914

4.  Application for Victualing License – Class 2

Applicant: Steven Costa

Business Name: Rosa’s Tavern

Business Address: 182 Anthony Street 02914

B. PUBLIC HEARING

1. BV License – New

Applicant: Steven Costa

Business Name: Rosa’s Tavern

Business Address: 182 Anthony Street 02914

-          Motion made by Councilwoman Sousa.  Motion seconded by Councilman Mourato.  Motion passes 5-0.

2.  Application for Dance/Entertainment License – New

Applicant: Steven Costa

Business Name: Rosa’s Tavern

Business Address: 182 Anthony Street 02914

-          Gary Soderland approaches to speak and ask questions relating to the dance and entertainment license.  Steven Costa approaches to answer the questions, stating that there will not be live music all the time.  Steven stated he applied for this license in the event he wants to hold a special event or have entertainment at some point.

-          Motion made by Councilman Cahoon.  Motion seconded by Council Vice President Rodericks.  Motion passes 5-0.

3.  Annual Alcoholic Beverage Renewals

VIII.    PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS – None

IX.       COMMUNICATIONS

Any person who submits a communication to the Council and wishes to speak on it must indicate this in writing no later than 4:00 p.m. the Thursday prior to the next regularly scheduled Council meeting.  A person who lists more than one topic on their communication will be allowed to speak on the first one listed.

A.  Gary Menissian – Road Race’s at Pierce Field

-          Council President calls item, Gary Menissian was not present.  Councilwoman asked the date of the event. 

X.        PUBLIC COMMENT

All persons wishing to make public comment shall sign a public comment sheet stating their name, address and the subject of their comments.  Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes.  The order of speakers will be on a first come, first serve basis and the maximum time for public comment shall by limited to thirty (30) minutes per meeting.

XI.       APPOINTMENTS – None

XII.     COUNCIL MEMBERS - None

XIII.    PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinances

A.  First and Final Passage

XIV.    CONTINUED BUSINESS

XV.     NEW BUSINESS

A.  MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS

1.  Vaccination efforts – expanded dates, offering boosters and vaccines to ages 5-11 – Capt. John Potvin

-          Chief Quick announced the schedule for the age 5-11 boosters

2.  City has received approval by the RIDOT to complete a wire drop and physical alterations at the Bike Path at Riverside Square

-          Director Gonsalves addressed this item.

B.  REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS

1.  Report of the City Solicitor

·         Claims Committee Report

-          Solicitor Marcello states the approved claims

C.  RESOLUTIONS

XVII.  ADJOURNMENT

-          Motion made by Council Vice President Rodericks to adjourn in the memory of Charles “Chuck” Vermette.  Motion seconded by Councilman Cahoon.  Motion passes 5-0.

If communication assistance is needed or any other accommodations to ensure equal participation, please contact the City Clerk, Samantha Burnett at 401.435.7596 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.