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CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
JOURNAL/MINUTES DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2022
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
145 TAUNTON AVENUE-CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
EXECUTIVE SESSION: CONFERENCE ROOM A
OPEN SESSION WILL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW EXECUTIVE SESSION
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_____ Mourato__X___ Rodericks__X___ Sousa _X____ Britto__X___
- Councilman Cahoon scheduled to arrive around 7pm
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)
- Motion made by Councilwoman Sousa to enter into executive session. Motion seconded by Councilman Mourato. Motion passes 4-0
A. New Claims
1. Candace Scola
2. Jenny Dickinson
3. Angela Rossi
4. Nicole Barrows
5. Domingos Domingues
B. Sewer Abatement
1. George Russo
2. Antonio Amaral
3. Lincoln Business Center
4. Lincoln Business Center
5. Manuel Gomes
6. Elizabeth Pereira
7. Cindy Johnson
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | | |
| Mourato | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Britto | X | |
IV. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Cahoon_____ Mourato__X___ Rodericks__X___ Sousa __X___ Britto_X____
V. MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
- Motion made by Councilwoman Sousa to seal executive session minutes. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion passes 4-0.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | | |
| Mourato | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Britto | X | |
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR -For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:
1. Executive session minutes October 18, 2022
2. Regular meeting minutes October 18, 2022
B. PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PERMITS/LICENSES (READ IN)
1. Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit
Applicant: Matthew Lyons
Business Name: Cluck Truck, LLC
Business Address: 256 Maple Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
- Motion made by Councilwoman Sousa to approve the consent calendar. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion passes 4-0.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | | |
| Mourato | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Britto | X | |
VII. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. NON-PUBLIC HEARING – None
B. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Annual renewal of miscellaneous licenses authorization granting to renew subject licenses, excluding alcoholic beverage licenses, for year commencing December 1, 2021 upon application by licensee and approval by Chief of Police and, as required, by health inspector and other city officials.
- Candy Seel speaks to the renewal of Metacomet liquor license
- Motion made by Councilman Cahoon to table and place item on the November 15, 2022 docket. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion passes 5-0.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Britto | | |
VIII. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
1. Anthony Teixeira
- Council President Britto presented the proclamation to Mike, Anthony Teixeira’s son
2. Emily Rendine
- Council Vice President Rodericks presented the proclamation to Emily Rendine
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
- Councilman Cahoon arrives 7:15pm
XII. COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Update of the Squantum Pond cleanup effort – Discussion – Councilman Cahoon
- Councilman Cahoon requests DPW Director to give an update on the pond and the timeline for the plan to clean the Squantum Pong.
- DPW Director states CRMC assent has been received and treatment will begin in the spring into the early summer. The same contractor for Willett Pond will be addressing the issues at Squantum Pond
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second passage - For discussion and possible vote
1. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 18 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Vehicles and Traffic”
Summary: Stop sign Lakeside Street (northbound traffic) at the intersection of Catalpa Avenue
Sponsor: Councilman Mourato
- Motion to approve made by Councilman Mourato. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion passes 4-0.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | | |
| Mourato | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Britto | X | |
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
XV. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS
1. Appointment not requiring Council Confirmation
a. Appointment of Acting Director of Planning & Economic Development, James Moran – Director of Administration Napoleon Gonsalves
- Director of Administration Napoleon Gonsalves reads letter
2. Items for announcement/discussion
a. Red Ribbon Week Proclamation - Director of Administration Napoleon Gonsalves
- Director of Administration Napoleon Gonsalves reads Proclamation
b. Veterans Day Event will be held on November 11, 2022 at 11AM/ Veterans Memorial Parkway near the Garden of Flags. All are welcome to celebrate our current veterans and memorialize those veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation - Director of Administration Napoleon Gonsalves
- Director of Administration Napoleon Gonsalves reads announcement
c. Point of Correction regarding the October 18, 2022 Council Meeting Discussion - Director of Administration Napoleon Gonsalves
- Director of Administration Napoleon Gonsalves states the administration finds it important to respond to inaccurate statements and issue a correction for the record
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
1. Report of the City Solicitor
a. Claims Committee Report
- Solicitor Marcello read approved claims
A. New Claims
1. Candace Scola – denied
2. Jenny Dickinson – referred to Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt
3. Angela Rossi – referred to RI Energy
4. Nicole Barrows – approved in the amount of $300
5. Domingos Domingues – approved in the amount of $568
B. Sewer Abatement
1. George Russo – approved in the amount of $609.92
2. Antonio Amaral – approved in the amount of $1,345.29
3. Lincoln Business Center – approved in the amount of $1,461.07
4. Lincoln Business Center – approved in the amount of $4,779.62
5. Manuel Gomes – approved in the amount of $902.16
6. Elizabeth Pereira – approved in the amount of $673.08
7. Cindy Johnson – approved in the amount of $747.40
2. DPW Director, Daniel Borges
a. Vote to approve handicapped parking request – 85 Hazelwood Avenue
- Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion seconded by Council Vice President Rodericks. Motion passes 5-0.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | X | |
| Mourato | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Britto | X | |
b. Vote to approve handicapped parking request – 39 Summit Street
- Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion seconded by Councilman Cahoon. Motion passes 5-0.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | X | |
| Mourato | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Britto | X | |
C. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. A Resolution in support of Ballot Question 3 – Green Economy Bonds
Sponsor: Council President Britto
- Motion to approve made by Councilman Cahoon. Motion seconded by Council Vice President Rodericks. Motion passes 5-0.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | X | |
| Mourato | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Britto | X | |
2. Resolution approving the submission of an application to the Clean Water state Revolving Fund Program
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rodericks
- Motion to approve made by Council Vice President Rodericks. Motion seconded by Councilman Cahoon. Motion passes 5-0.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | X | |
| Mourato | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Britto | X | |
3. Resolution approving the submission of an application to the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rodericks
- Motion to approve made by Council Vice President Rodericks. Motion seconded by Councilman Cahoon. Motion passes 5-0.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | X | |
| Mourato | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Britto | X | |
D. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote
1. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 18 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, 1998, as amended, entitled “Vehicles and Traffic”
Summary: Sec. 18-307 no parking Dover Avenue (both sides) from Warren Avenue southerly for 50 feet
Sponsor: Councilman Cahoon
- Motion to approve made by Councilman Cahoon. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion passes 5-0.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | X | |
| Mourato | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Britto | X | |
- Council Vice President Rodericks announces the memorial service for former East Providence School Superintendent that will take place on November 5, 2022, 12:30pm-3:330pm at the Coast Guard House in Narragansett
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
- Motion to approve made by Council Vice President Rodericks. Motion 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 City Clerk’s Office at 401.435.7596 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.
Approved by Council: November 15, 2022
Attest: ___________________________
City Clerk