CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
JOURNAL/MINUTES - DOCKET- SPECIAL MEETING
BUDGET SESSION: FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 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
City Solicitor, Michael J. Marcello
Deputy City Clerk, Leah Stoddard
Roll Call
- Roll call not taken. All council members present.
Cahoon_____ Mourato_____ Rodericks_____ Sousa_____ Britto
- Salute to flag led by Council President Britto
A. Workshop – Discussion Only (page numbers refer to the FY22 proposed budget available online and in the City Clerk’s office)
1. Public Works
· Public Works Director (pg. 78) – discussed
· Building Inspection (pg. 81) – discussed
· Engineering (pg. 84) – discussed
· Highway/Parks (pg. 87) – discussed
· Streetlights (pg. 90) – discussed
· Refuse Disposal (pg. 92) – discussed
· Public Buildings (pg. 94) – discussed
· Central Garage (pg. 97) – discussed
2. Capital (pg. 53)
- Public Buildings: Carousel Upper Windows, Reinforce and restore, building floors (sand and protect), security cameras no longer needed (handled by IT).
- Recreation – Landscaping and lighting for senior center, consideration for security cameras
- Public Buildings – Shelter/Pavilion Pierce Field
3. Enterprise Fund
· Wastewater Pollution Control (pg. 114) – discussed
· Water Utilities (pg. 116) – discussed
· Position List (pg. 119) – discussed
4. City Council (pg. 16) – differed
5. City Clerks (pg. 22) – differed
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | |
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| Rodericks | |
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| Britto | |
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| Mourato | |
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| Sousa | | |
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.