CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE

MINUTES-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

TUESDAY, June 20, 2023

145 TAUNTON AVENUE-CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND

EXECUTIVE SESSION: CONFERENCE ROOM A

 

City Council:

Council President, Bob Rodericks – At Large

Council Vice-President: Frank Rego – Ward 1

Councilman Frank Fogarty - Ward 3

Councilman Rick Lawson - Ward 4

 

City Solicitor, Michael J. Marcello

City Clerk, Jill Seppa

 

I.          CALL TO ORDER

            Roll Call

 

Fogarty_X____ Lawson__X___ Rego__X___ Sousa ____ Rodericks__X___

           

II.        SALUTE TO THE FLAG

 

III.       EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session,

            pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(2)

 

A.    Claims

a.       Michael Brandao

b.      Manuel Gomes

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty	X
Councilman Lawson	X
Council Vice President Rego	X
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks	X

 

IV.       RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

Councilman Lawson made a motion to reconvene to open session, seconded by Council Vice President Rego, the motion carries 4-0.

 

Fogarty__X___ Lawson__X__ Rego__X___ Sousa _____ Rodericks__X___

 

V.        MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty	X
Councilman Lawson	X
Council Vice President Rego	X
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks	X

 

VI.       CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote

Councilman Lawson made a motion to approve the consent calendar, Councilman Fogarty seconded the motion and the motion carried 4-0.

A.    COUNCIL JOURNALS:

1.      Regular Meeting Minutes June 6, 2023

2.      Executive Meeting Minutes June 6, 2023

           

B. TAX ABATEMENTS

Year	Amount
2009	$893.95
2010	$265.44
2011	$716.72
2012	$288.91
2013	$273.36
2014	$275.40
2020	$134.72
2021	$74.90
2023	$46,138.68
Total	$49062.08

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty	X
Councilman Lawson	X
Council Vice President Rego	X
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks	X

 

VII.     LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote

 

A.    Motion to bundle licenses C1-C42

Councilman Lawson made a motion to bundle C1-C42 license, Council Vice President Rego seconded the motion and the motion carried 4-0.

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

B.     Motion to approve licenses C1-C42

Councilman Lawson made a motion to approve all licenses contingent upon the applicants meeting all State and Local regulations, Council Vice President Rego seconded the motion and the motion carried 4-0.

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty	X
Councilman Lawson	X
Council Vice President Rego	X
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks	X

 

C.    NON-PUBLIC HEARING

 

1.       Road Race

Applicant: Rumford Community 5k (Nick Rabar)

Applicant Location: 20 Newman Ave

Date and Time of Function: October 22, 2023 9am-10am

Street to be closed: N/A

           

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

2.       Road Race

Applicant: University Orthopedics

Applicant Location: 1 Kettle Point Ave, East Providence

Date and Time of Function: September 24, 2023

Street to be closed: N/A

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

3.       Block Party

Applicant: Sacred Cow (Rob Armstrong)

Applicant Location: 187 and 151 N Brow

Date and Time of Function: July 9, 2023 4:30-8 pm

Street to be closed: Cross Street from N Brow to Summit

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

4.       Block Party

Applicant: Sacred Cow (Rob Armstrong)

Applicant Location:151 N Brow St

Date and Time of Function: August 6, 2023 4:30-8:00pm

Street to be closed: Cross St between N Brow and Summit

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

5.       Block Party

Applicant: James DeFayette

Applicant Location: 69 Harlem St

Date and Time of Function: July 3, 2023 11am-10pm

Street to be closed: small section of the street between Miller and Hood

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

6.       Block Party

Applicant: Gregory Dias

Applicant Location: 57 Tryon Avenue

Date and Time of Function: July 15, 2023 2:00-10:00pm

Street to be closed: Close off Tryon Avenue at the intersection of Gibbs to the intersection of Merchant and Estelle blocked at Ferris Ave.

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

7.       One Day Entertainment License

Applicant: Tony Amaral (Holy Ghost Feast)

Applicant Location: 846 Broadway

Date and Time of Function: July 28-July 30, 2023 7:00pm-11:00pm

Type of Entertainment: Band/DJ

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

8.       One Day Entertainment License

Applicant: Armando Medeiros (Feast of the Holy Ghost)

Applicant Location: 26 Teofilo Braga Way

Date and Time of Function: July 14- July 16, 2023 6:00pm-11:00pm

Type of Entertainment: Band

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

9.       One Day Entertainment License

Applicant: Gregory Dias

Applicant Location: 57 Tryon Ave

Date and Time of Function: July 15, 2023 2:00pm-10:00pm

Type of Entertainment: DJ

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

10.   One Day Entertainment License

Applicant: Tracy Johnson (Crescent Park Carousel Summerfest)

Applicant Location: 684 & 700 Bullocks Pt Ave

Date and Time of Function: July 20, 2023 6pm-10pm, July 21, 2023 6pm-10pm, July 22, 2023 1pm-10pm, July 23, 2023 1pm-5pm

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

11.   One Day Entertainment License

Applicant: Tiffany Barrera

Applicant Location: 611 Waterman Ave

Date and Time of Function: June 24, 2023 11:00am-2:00pm

Type of Entertainment: Acoustic Duo/Small Vendors

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

12.   One Day Entertainment License

Applicant: Sacred Cow (Rob Armstrong)

Applicant Location:187 N Brow

Date and Time of Function: 4:30pm-8:00pm 7/9/23

Type of Entertainment: Band/ DJ

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

13.   One Day Entertainment License

Applicant: Sacred Cow (Rob Armstrong)

Applicant Location: 187 N Brow

Date and Time of Function: 4:30pm-8:00pm 08/06/23

Type of Entertainment: Band/DJ

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

14.   Class F Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage

Applicant: Teofilo Braga Club (Feast of the Holy Ghost)

Applicant Location: 26 Teofilo Braga Way

Date and Time of Function: 6:00pm- 11:00pm, July 14-July 16, 2023

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

15.   Class F1 Application for Special Event (Beer & Wine)

Applicant: Joseph Braga (Holy Ghost Feast)

Applicant Location:856 Broadway

Date and Time of Function: July 28-30, 2023 7:00pm-12:00am

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

16.   Applicant Second Hand - Misc

Applicant: Malin Marin

Business Name: Azul Marin

Business Address: 373 Taunton Ave

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

17.   Application for Sunday/Holidays License

Applicant: Jasmine Silva

Business Name: Just Stylez

Business Location: 161 Waterman Ave

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

18.   Application for Sunday & Holidays License

Applicant: Eliene Lima

Business Name: Rapunzels Hair Extension and Curved Curls Inc

Business Location: 272 Warren Ave

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

19.   Application for Hawker License

Applicant: Michael Korsak

Business Name: Diluvium Fireworks

Business Location: 3448 Pawtucket Ave

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwomen Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

20.   Application for Sundays & Holidays License

Applicant: Michael Korsak

Business Name: Diluvium Fireworks

Applicant Location: 3448 Pawtucket Av

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

21.   Application for Sundays & Holidays License

Applicant: Keith Lambert

Business Name: New England Novelty 

Applicant Location: 1235 Wampanoag Trail

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

22.   Application for Sundays & Holidays License

Applicant: Keith Lambert

Business Name: New England Novelty

Applicant Location: 141 Newport Ave

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

23.   Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit Application

Applicant: Randy Dantuano

Business Name: Friskie Fries LLC

Business Address:751 Hartford Avenue Johnston RI

 

Member	Aye		Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

24.   Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit Application

Applicant: Daniel Nunez

Business Name: Cultro

Business Address: 26 Stanwood St. Providence

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

25.   Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit Application

Applicant: Peter Kalemkeridis

Business Name: Mac N Cheese Please

Business Address: 60 Man Mar Dr. Plainville MA

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

26.   Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit Application

Applicant: Michael Leverone

Business Name: Birds Nest

Business Address: 41 Tiffany Cir Millbury MA

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

27.   Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit Application

Applicant: Antonio Miranda

Business Name: La Guaguita Del Sabor

Business Address: 3 Pine Drive Hopkinton RI

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwomen Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

28.   Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit Application

Applicant: Andrew Cordeiro

Business Name: Championship Melt

Business Address: 121 Prescott Ave

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwomen Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

29.   Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit Application

Applicant: Pocky Khamvongsa

Business Name: Twisted Churros LLC

Business Address: 41 Avenue A Woonsocket RI

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwomen Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

30.   Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit

Applicant: Jose Martinez

Business Name: BBqymas

Business Address: 3 Sylvania Rd Portsmouth RI

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwomen Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

31.   Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit

Applicant: Tiffany Bettez

Business Name: Chicked Out Nuggz LLC

Business Address: 150 James St, Warwick RI 02886

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

32.   Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit

Applicant: Jason Totten

Business Name: Big Dog Eats

Business Address: 23 Gibbons Ave. Warwick RI 02889

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

33.   Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit

Applicant: Fanelli Amusement Company

Business Name: Johnny’s Ice Cream Shop

Business Address: 47 Barret Rd, Greenville NH 03048

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

34.   Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit

Applicant:Fanelli Amusement Company

Business Name: Ginas Fried Dough

Business Address: 47 Barret Rd, Greenville NH 03048

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

35.   Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit

Applicant: Fanelli Amusement Company

Business Name: Fanelli Confections

Business Address: 47 Barret Rd, Greenville NH 03048

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

36.   Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit

Applicant: Fanelli Amusement Company

Business Name: Fanelli Lemonade

Business Address: 47 Barret Rd, Greenville NH 03048

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

37.   Amusement Ride License

Applicant Name: Fanelli Amusement Company (Crescent Park Carousel Summerfest)

Event Address: 684 & 700 Bullocks Point Ave

Date and time of event: July 20, 2023, 6-10pm, July 21, 2023 6-10pm, July 22, 2023 1-10pm, July 23, 2023 1-5pm

Ride description: 20 rides each unit, 4 concession each unit, 9 kiddie land rides

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

38.   Carnival License

Applicant Name: Fanelli Amusement Company (Crescent Park Carousel Summerfest)

Event Address: 684 & 700 Bullocks Point Ave

Date and time of event: July 20, 2023 6-10pm, July 21, 2023 6-10pm, July 22, 2023 1-10pm, July 23, 2023 1-5pm

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

39.   License for Sundays and Holidays

Applicant Name: Fanelli Amusement Company (Crescent Park Carousel Summerfest)

Event Address: 684 & 700 Bullocks Point Ave

Date and time of event: July 20, 2023 6-10pm, July 21, 2023 6-10pm, July 22, 2023 1-10pm, July 23, 2023 1-5pm

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

40.   License for Sundays and Holidays

Applicant Name: Deanna Gallo

Business Name: Slingshot Queen LLC

Business Address: 15 Newcomb Pl Taunton MA

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

41.   Application for Victualling Class II - Transfer

                        Transfer from: Broadway Lounge Inc. dba Merrill Lounge

                        Transfer to: Contenders Sports Bar LLC dba Contenders Sports Bar

                        Location: 535 N. Broadway, 02916

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

42.   Application for Pool Table Annual and Sunday/Holiday - Transfer

                        Transfer from: Broadway Lounge Inc. dba Merrill Lounge

                        Transfer to: Contenders Sports Bar LLC dba Contenders Sports Bar

                        Location: 535 N. Broadway, 02916

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

D.    PUBLIC HEARING - None

 

VIII.    PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

 

1.      Acknowledgement of Deputy Clerk Leah Stoddard in her capacity as acting City Clerk – Discussion Only- Councilman President Rodericks and Councilman Vice President Rego

Council President Rodericks and Council Vice President Rego acknowledged the diligent work of Deputy Stoddard in her efforts as the acting City Clerk.

           

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.

 

Captain Ferreira, retired Police Chief spoke against red light cameras.

Nancy Hale spoke regarding public safety, traffic concerns and pesticide use.

 

XI.       APPOINTMENTS

 

1.      Appointment to the City Council Veterans Committee – Brian Pearson – Councilwoman Sousa

Councilman Lawson made a motion on behalf of Councilwoman Sousa to appoint Brian Pearson to the City Council Veterans Committee, Councilman Fogarty seconded the motion and the motion carried 4-0.

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty	X
Councilman Lawson	X
Council Vice President Rego	X
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks	X

 

2.      Appointment to the City Council Veterans Committee – Henry Caparco – Councilmen Fogarty

 

Councilman Lawson made a motion on behalf of Councilwoman Sousa to appoint Brian Pearson to the City Council Veterans Committee, Councilman Fogarty seconded the motion and the motion carried 4-0.

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

XII.     COUNCIL MEMBERS

1.      Update on restriping of traffic lines at the end of Waterman Ave and Massasoit Ave.-Discussion Only-Councilwoman Sousa

This matter was tabled until July 18, 2023.

2.      East Providence Small Business Advisory Committee.- Discussion Only-Councilwoman Sousa

This matter was tabled until July 18, 2023.

3.      An update on the construction on the Henderson Bridge project and road striping. – Discussion Only-Councilwoman Sousa

This matter was tabled until July 18, 2023.

4.      School zone Speed Cameras review of current revenue status. – Discussion only – Councilman Fogarty

5.      Thirty day review of City Clerks office and salary considerations.- Discussion and possible vote- Councilman President Rodericks & Council Vice President Rego

Councilman President Rodericks updated the Council that he and Vice President Rego received a report of the Clerks office and is confident things are functioning well. He shared he would put forth salary considerations closer to the Budget season. No action was taken.

6.      Request for separate fiscal and program independent audit of speed and red light camera program from inception to date (request for proposal). -Discussion and possible vote- Council Vice President Rego, Councilman Fogarty & Councilwoman Sousa

Council Vice President Rego shared that he is requesting a review of the program because it is a new council with a new clerk and it is best business practice to assess the program. He further noted he feels that this will verify that everything is being run well by the administration. After discussion, Council Vice President tabled his request finding that the reports that the Administration and Clerks office can provide would be sufficient detail at this time. President Rodericks requested detailed reports from inception to June 30, 2023 available by the next meeting. President Rodericks asked Solicitor Michael Marcello what the rules are of the contract in regards to times and locations for the cameras. No action was taken.

Council Vice President made a motion to table the audit to the next meeting

7.      Adjustment to the hours of operation on all speed and red light cameras.  –Discussion and possible Vote – Councilman Fogarty

Solicitor Michael Marcello shared that he would reassess the contract and discuss. Councilman Lawson verified that there was no existing ordinance dictating times and locations for the cameras.

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

8.      Update on Crescent Park Concession Stand and Cement Pad Project-Discussion Only- Councilman Lawson

Napoleon Gonsalves reported that the administration is still reviewing the bids and estimates that next month this should be complete.

9.      Finance Questions; a.) impact of loss of tangible tax, b.) update on revenue projections current fiscal year c.) Administrations plan for the remaining unencumbered ARPA funds -Discussion Only-Councilman Lawson

Finance Director Malcolm Moore gave an explanation of loss of tangible tax. Councilman Lawson surveyed on revenues, Moore reported that things look generally positive. He reported that the City collects 70 percent of revenues June, July and May. Councilman Lawson asked for more detail from the original presentation of potential ARPA fund programs. He inquired if there are any specific programs happening. Chief of Staff; Napoleon Gonsalves reported that some of the money went to the Youth Summer Task Force and the Business Storefront Façade program and the Community Program. Gonsalves proposed for the interested councilors to sit down with the Mayor to review priorities  and plans for the funds.

10.  Flashing alert lighting to be added to all school camera zones. –Discussion and possible Vote – Council Vice President Rego

Napoleon Gonsalves reported that the lights have all been order and permissions from DOT need to be attained.

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

11.  All school Camera zone signs and reduced speed signs be covered from the end of school year until school resumes in September. –Discussion and possible Vote – Council Vice President Rego

Council Vice President Rego made a motion to table this item, Councilman Lawson seconded and motion carries 4-0.  

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

Council Vice President Rego made a motion to table this item, Councilman Rodericks seconded and motion carries 4-0. 

 

12.  Speed and Red-Light Camera Report from inception to date, to include the following information; citations issued, citations paid, citations dismissed, general procedures of the East Providence Municipal Court. – Discussion only – Council Vice President Rego & Councilman Fogarty

 

13.  Update and review of Dewey Avenue neighborhood street flooding situation – Discussion only – Council President Rodericks

Council President Rodericks stated that everytime it rains heavily this area becomes an issue. Napoleon Gonsalves reported that DPW is assessing the area.

 

XIII.    PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for first and final passage and 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: Section 18-302, no parking Horsford Avenue (west side) from Holmes Avenue northerly for 160 feet between 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. and between 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on school days.

Sponsor: Council Vice President Rego

 

Council Vice President Rego made a motion for second passage of the Horsford Avenue no parking during drop off and dismissal. Councilman Lawson seconded, no public comment, the motion carried 4-0.

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks

 

XIV.    CONTINUED BUSINESS - None

 

XV.     NEW BUSINESS

 

A.    MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS

1.      Appointment /Reappointment requiring Council Confirmation

                                                                          i.      Appointment – Christopher Farrell, Appointment 1 – Economic Development Commission. Five-year Term: 9/4/2018 - 9/3/2023

 

Napoleon Gonsalves nominated Christopher Farrell, Councilman Lawson made a motion to appoint, Councilman Fogarty seconded the motion and the motion carried 4-0.

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty	X
Councilman Lawson	X
Council Vice President Rego	X
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks	X

 

                                                                        ii.      Reappointment – Frederick Radway, Appointment 2 – Economic Development Commission. Five-year Term: 11/22/22 - 11/21/2027

Napoleon Gonsalves nominated Frederick Radway, Councilman Lawson made a motion to appoint, Councilman Fogarty seconded the motion and the motion carried 4-0.

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty	X
Councilman Lawson	X
Council Vice President Rego	X
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks	X

 

                                                                      iii.      Reappointment – Gregory Miller, Citywide Appointment – Planning Board. Five-year Term: 1/16/23-1/15/28

Napoleon Gonsalves nominated Gregory Miller, Councilman Lawson made a motion to appoint, Councilman Fogarty seconded the motion and the motion carried 4-0.

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty	X
Councilman Lawson	X
Council Vice President Rego	X
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks	X

 

2.     Items for discussion or announcement

                                                                          i.      May Finance Update – Malcolm Moore

Finance Director, Malcolm Moore, reviewed May financial reports.

                                                                        ii.      Cape Verdean Independence Day Proclamation

Napoleon Gonsalves read the Cape Verdian Independent Proclamation and announced the raising of the flag event July 5, 2023 at noon.  Council Vice President recommended that Napoleon Gonsalves raise the Cape Verdian flag on July 5, 2023.

                                                                      iii.      Summer Meals Release

Napoleon Gonsalves reported dates for summer meals release.

                                                                      iv.      Letter requesting support of House Bill h- 6165 Senate bill s-885

Napoleon Gonsalves requested the Councils support for H-6165, S-885.

B.     REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS

1.      Report of City Solicitor

                                                                          i.      Claims Committee Report  

Solicitor Michael Marcello reported that the claim of Manuel Gomes was tabled pending further information and claim of Michael Brandao was approved.

 

C.    REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON

Councilman Lawson reported updates on various school projects. Martin Middle School is in phase II which has been submitted to R.I.D.E. RMS project, updating the science labs is on budget. Oldham is needing renovations in order to house k-12 while the Martin Middle School project is happening. School committee is starting budget meetings and Councilman Lawson encouraged council members to attend or watch to be informed on the budget requests of the school.

 

D.    RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote.

 

1.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for the purchase of sixty (60) new portable radios for the police department.

Sponsor: Council President Rodericks, Councilman Lawson

Councilman Lawson gave an overview of the radios which are to enough to cover the front line members of the police department and are outfitted with helpful updated technology.  Councilman Lawson made a motion to approve, Councilman Vice President Rego seconded the motion and the motion carried (4-0.)  

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty	X
Councilman Lawson	X
Council Vice President Rego	X
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks	X

2.      Resolution authorizing the granting of temporary easement to construct a series of fish passages weirs downstream of the hunt’s mill dam fish ladder.

Sponsor: Council Vice President Rego

Council Vice President Rego made a motion to approve, Councilman Fogarty seconded the motion and the motion carried (4-0.) 

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty	X
Councilman Lawson	X
Council Vice President Rego	X
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks	X

 

3.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for the police department renovation analysis.

Sponsor: Council President Rodericks

Councilman Lawson made a motion to approve, Councilman Vice President Rego seconded the motion and the motion carried (4-0.) 

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty	X
Councilman Lawson	X
Council Vice President Rego	X
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks	X

 

E.     Request for Rezone Petition

 

1.      Petition from John Flatley Company for rezoning of property located at 1279 Wampanoag Trail (Map 711, Block 3, Parcel 15) from a Commercial- 1 (C-1) to a Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) District – referral to planning board for recommendation.

 

Solicitor reported that this is an administrative function. Councilman Vice President made a motion to refer the matter to the Planning Board, Councilman Lawson seconded the motion and the motion carried (4-0).

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty	X
Councilman Lawson	X
Council Vice President Rego	X
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks	X

 

F.     INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote

1.      An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 8 of the revised ordinances of the city of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as Amended, entitled “Licenses and Business Regulations”

Summary: Section 8-6 Authority to Issue One Day License

Sponsor: Frank Rego

Councilman Vice President Rego made a motion for first passage, Seconded by Councilman Lawson, motion carried (4-0).

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty	X
Councilman Lawson	X
Council Vice President Rego	X
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks	X

 

2.      An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 16 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “taxation”.

Summary: Section 16-94 Ratable Property Classification

Sponsor: Council President Rodericks

Councilman Vice President Rego made a motion for first passage, Seconded by Councilman Fogarty, motion carried (4-0).

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty	X
Councilman Lawson	X
Council Vice President Rego	X
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks	X

 

3.      An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 16 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “taxation”.

Summary: Section 16-56 One Time Tax Amnesty Period-Real Property Tax Payments

Sponsor: Council President Rodericks

 

Councilman Fogarty made a motion for first passage, Seconded by Councilman Lawson, motion carried (4-0).

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty	X
Councilman Lawson	X
Council Vice President Rego	X
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks	X

 

4.      An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 16 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “taxation”.

Summary: Section 16-57 One Time Tax Amnesty Period-Tangible and motor vehicle taxes

Sponsor: Council President Rodericks

 

Councilman Lawson made a motion for first passage, Seconded by Councilman Fogarty, motion carried (4-0).

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Councilman Fogarty	X
Councilman Lawson	X
Council Vice President Rego	X
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks	X

 

XVII.  ADJOURNMENT

Councilman Vice President Rego made a motion to adjourn, Seconded by Councilman Fogarty, motion carried (4-0).

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty	X
Lawson	X
Rego	X
Sousa
Rodericks	X

 

 

 

Approved by Council: July 18, 2023

Attest: __________________________

City Clerk