MEETING CANCELLED
CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, January 4, 2022
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
I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Cahoon_____ Mourato_____ Rodericks_____ Sousa _____ Britto_____
II. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
III. EXECUTIVE SESSION – None
IV. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - None
Cahoon_____ Mourato_____ Rodericks_____ Sousa _____ Britto_____
V. MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES - None
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:
1. Regular meeting minutes and Executive Session minutes December 21, 2021
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Britto | | |
VII. LICENSES
A. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Application for Victualling License – Class 3 - New
Applicant: Jared Houlihan
Business Name: The Hookah Trap
Business Address: 259 Waterman Avenue, 02914
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Britto | | |
2. Class F1 Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage
Applicant: St. Francis Xavier Church
Location: 81 N. Carpenter Street, 02914
Date & Time of Event: January 29, 2022, 6:00pm
Type of Event: Parish Anniversary Dinner
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Britto | | |
B. PUBLIC HEARING
VIII. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS - None
IX. COMMUNICATIONS - None
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.
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
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second passage
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS - None
XV. NEW BUSINESS - None
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS – None Submitted
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS – None
C. RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for Professional Services for the study and report services phase related to the inspection of the East Providence water Supply Main Project
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rodericks & Councilman Cahoon
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Britto | | |
2. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for professional services for the study and report services phase related to the Pawtucket Water interconnection Project
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rodericks & Councilman Cahoon
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Britto | | |
D. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES – None
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Britto | | |
If communication assistance is needed or any other accommodations to ensure equal participation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 401.435.7596 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.