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CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
JOURNAL/MINUTES DOCKET- SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2022
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
145 TAUNTON AVENUE-CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
Notice: The meeting will also be viewable live at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0YEW6s1RpjcKR47VMil1LA
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__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
The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session, pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(2) to discuss and resolve the following settlement agreements
- Council did not vote to convene into executive session
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Britto | | |
A. National Prescription Opiate Litigation, C.A. No. 1:17-MD-2804
Update and possible vote to approve proposed settlement with Teva and Allergan Pharmaceutical Companies
- Solicitor Marcello updated the Council on the proposed settlement. Stated the funds allocated could be used for certain drug remediation issues, and also toward the purchase of Narcan for police departments. Solicitor Marcello is looking for the authority to enter into an agreement with Teva and Allergan.
- Motion to enter into an agreement made by Councilwoman Sousa. Seconded by Councilman Cahoon. Motion passes 5-0
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | X | |
| Mourato | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Britto | X | |
IV. CONTINUED BUSINESS
1. Introduction of ordinances – For discussion and possible vote – First Passage
a. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 2 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Administration”
Summary: The purpose of this Ordinance is to redraw the ward boundaries to comply with the results of the 2020 census.
- Solicitor Marcello recaps the workshop, stating that the option of Plan D was chosen and this meeting is for first passage of the ordinance.
- Councilwoman Sousa asked for voter numbers, Priti Mathur joins the meeting via zoom.
- Councilman Cahoon inquires about Mink being Road or Street
- Priti Mathur reviews all of the numbers with the Council
- Motion to approve by Councilman Cahoon. Seconded by Council Vice President Rodericks. Motions passes 5-0
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | X | |
| Mourato | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Britto | X | |
V. ADJOURNMENT
- Motion to adjourn made by Council Vice President Rodericks. Seconded by Councilman Cahoon. Motion passes 5-0
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | X | |
| Mourato | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Britto | X | |
If communication assistance is needed or any other accommodations to ensure equal participation, please contact the Deputy City Clerk, Leah Stoddard at 401.435.7596 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.
Approved by Council: April 5, 2022
Attest: ___________________________
City Clerk