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CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2023
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: CONFERENCE ROOM A
OPEN SESSION WILL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW EXECUTIVE SESSION
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, Bob Rodericks – At Large
Council Vice-President: Frank Rego – Ward 1
Councilwoman Anna Sousa - Ward 2
Councilman Frank Fogarty - Ward 3
Councilman Rick Lawson - Ward 4
City Solicitor, Michael Marcello
City Clerk, Jill Seppa
I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Councilman Fogarty___X Councilman Lawson__X___ Council Vice President Rego_X____ Councilwoman Sousa ___X__ Council President 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. New Claims
1. Angela Martin
B. Sewer Abatements
1. Maria Jacobs
2. Carole A. Paiva
3. Richard Silverstein
4. Fadi Assi
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote-none
A. LETTERS
1. Notice of New Property, John J Flatley, 1279 Wampanoag Trail (02915), Map 711 Block 03 Parcel 015.00
2. Notice of New Property, JIC Properties, 99 First Street (02914), Map 016 Block 19 Parcel 001.00
3. Notice of New Property, John J Flatley, 1279 Wampanoag Trail (02915). Map 711, Block 03, Parcel 015.00
Councilman Lawson made a motion to accept, seconded by Councilwoman Sousa, all were in favor.
VII. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote - none
A. Motion to bundle licenses C1-C12
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Councilman Fogarty | X | |
| Councilman Lawson | Motion, X | |
| Council Vice President Rego | X | |
| Councilwoman Sousa | Second, X | |
| Council President Rodericks | X | |
B. Motion to approve licenses C1-C12
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Councilman Fogarty | X | |
| Councilman Lawson | Motion, X | |
| Council Vice President Rego | X | |
| Councilwoman Sousa | Second, X | |
| Council President Rodericks | X | |
C. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. License to Solicit- New
Applicant: Walton Self
Business Name: Power Home Remodeling
Business Address: 2000 Chapel View Blvd. Cranston RI
2. License to Solicit- New
Applicant: Doug Niblock
Business Name: Power Home Remodeling
Business Address: 2000 Chapel View Blvd. Cranston RI
3. License to Solicit – New
Applicant: Andrew Rocchio
Business Name: Power Home Remodeling
Business Address: 2000 Chapel View Blvd. Cranston RI
4. License to Solicit – New
Applicant: Raymond St. Laurent
Business Name: Power Home Remodeling
Business Address: 2000 Chapel View Blvd. Cranston RI
5. Block Party Application
Applicant Name: San Shoppell
Date and Time: November 4, 2023 3:00pm-10:00pm
Streets to be closed: All of Dartmouth Avenue from Willett Avenue and closing the intersection at Princeton Avenue
6. Road Race
Applicant: Nicole DaSilva (Igus)
Event: Family Fun Event
Location: Ten Mile River Greenway
Date and Time: November 5, 2023 10:00 am
7. Sundays and Holidays
Applicant: Natercia M Costa
Business Name: East Providence Fish Market
Location: 220 Warren Avenue
8. Victualling – under 25 seats
Applicant: Natercia M Costa
Business Name: East Providence Fish Market
Location: 220 Warren Avenue
9. Sundays and Holidays
Applicant: Matt Catania
Business Name: Jersey Mike’s Subs
Location: 75 Newport Avenue Suite 200
10. Victualing License – 25-50 seats
Applicant: Matt Catania
Business Name: Jersey Mike’s Subs
Location: 75 Newport Avenue Suite 200
11. Read In- Rain Date
One Day Entertainment
Applicant: Jennifer Terceira
Event: 2nd Annual Fall Fair and Car Show
Location: 59 Bright Ridge Avenue
Type of Entertainment: Band/DJ
Date: Originally approved for September 28, Rain date: October 8, 2023
12. Annual Renewal of miscellaneous licenses authorization granting to renew subject licenses, excluding alcoholic beverage licenses, for year commencing December 1, 2023 upon application by licensee and approval by Chief of Police and as required by health inspector and other city officials.
VIII. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS –
1. Honoring Joe Barroso (RIDE Career and Tech Teacher of the Year) tabled to November 14, 2023
2. Honoring Aimee Couto (2023 RI State Teacher of the Year)
Ms. Couto is honored as RI State teacher of the year by Councilwoman Sousa and the City Council.
IX. COMMUNICATIONS -
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.
1. Nancy Hale – how behaviors of city residents can save DPW money
Nancy Hale shared ideas on recycling.
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
1. Appointment to the Library Board of Trustees –Paulo Silva– Councilwoman Sousa
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Councilman Fogarty | X | |
| Councilman Lawson | Second, X | |
| Council Vice President Rego | X | |
| Councilwoman Sousa | Motion, X | |
| Council President Rodericks | X | |
2. Appointment to the Library Board of Trustees – Margaret Marcotte – Councilman Fogarty
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Councilman Fogarty | Motion, X | |
| Councilman Lawson | Second, X | |
| Council Vice President Rego | X | |
| Councilwoman Sousa | X | |
| Council President Rodericks | X | |
3. Appointment to the Library Board of Trustees – Pat Armstrong – Council Vice President Rego
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Councilman Fogarty | Second, X | |
| Councilman Lawson | X | |
| Council Vice President Rego | Motion, second | |
| Councilwoman Sousa | X | |
| Council President Rodericks | X | |
XII. COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Group Home Autism Signage on Roger Williams Avenue-discussion- Council Vice President Rego
Dan Borges said he will install the sign.
2. Fence at Glenlyon Field – discussion- Council Vice President Rego
Council Vice President Rego presented history on a fence that abuts a school property that was installed by the City in exchange for permission for nets to be installed. The fence now needs repairs and Council Vice President expressed security concerns due to the fence being in disrepair. Council Vice President Rego requested the sign be replaced.
3. Requested report: Street paving project, a list of street names. How many streets have been paved this year and how much was spent? How many streets since 2018 (miles too) have been completed with the 10 million dollars that was allocated by the 2016 - 2018 council. – receive report and possible discussion- Councilwoman Sousa
Dan Borges presented paving report.
4. Harvestfest planning discussion – discuss – Councilwoman Sousa
A date for the Harvest Fest was suggested by Councilwoman Sousa, for November 12, 2023. Councilman Lawson expressed support as did Councilman Fogarty and Council Vice President Rego.
5. Police roof contract update from legal – discuss – Council President Rodericks
Solicitor Marcello updated the Council on details of the contract.
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for first and final passage and second passage - For discussion and possible vote
1. An ordinance of the Council of the City of East Providence appropriating $219,664,964 for the support of the City government for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2024 (Mayors proposed budget)
Item was tabled
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Councilman Fogarty | | |
| Councilman Lawson | | |
| Council Vice President Rego | | |
| Councilwoman Sousa | | |
| Council President Rodericks | | |
2. An ordinance of the Council of the City of East Providence appropriating $218,914,964 for the support of the City government for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2024
An addition of $311,647 line item 58522 to Debt Service Department 905.
Councilwoman Sousa made a motion to approve, seconded by Councilman Lawson, all in favor.
A transfer of $150,328.00 from 51201 Overtime Public Safety Communications to 51110 Regular Salaries.
Councilwoman Lawson made a motion to approve, seconded by Councilwoman Sousa, all in favor.
The Council also made the following reductions:
A reduction of $175,000 900 Legal Services miscellaneous line item 53402.
Councilwoman Sousa made a motion to approve, seconded by Councilman Lawson, all in favor.
A reduction of $152,347 from 900 Other Professional Services line item 53403.
Councilwoman Sousa made a motion to approve, seconded by Councilman Lawson, all in favor.
Decrease of Capital of $3,000.
Councilman Lawson made a motion to approve, seconded by Councilwoman Sousa, all in favor.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Councilman Fogarty | X | |
| Councilman Lawson | Motion, x | |
| Council Vice President Rego | X | |
| Councilwoman Sousa | Second, X | |
| Council President Rodericks | X | |
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS-none
XV. NEW BUSINESS
1. September Finance Update – Dir. Malcolm Moore
2. Veterans Day Ceremony – Nov. 11, 2023 @ 10 AM
3. Tina’s Tables – Ribbon Cutting Nov. 8, 2023 @ 3PM
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
1. Claims Committee report
The claims committee met and in the matter of Angela Martin $140.00 was approved, the matter of Maria Jacobs $336.00 matter was approved, Carole A Paiva $578.99 was approved, Richard Silverstein $560.99 was approved and Fadi Assi in the amount of $46.26 was approved.
C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON
D. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
E. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Councilman Fogarty | X | |
| Councilman Lawson | Motion, X | |
| Council Vice President Rego | Second, X | |
| Councilwoman Sousa | X | |
| Council President Rodericks | X | |
Approved by Council: November 14, 2023
Attest: __________________________
City Clerk