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CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, November 19, 2024
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, 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, Andreza Skipworth
I. CALL TO ORDER 
Roll Call
Fogarty X Lawson X Rego X Sousa X Rodericks X
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session,
pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(2) collective bargaining.
A. City Council and EPPMTEA LOCAL 3223 discussion and ratification related to proposed amendments to the current Holiday Schedule, Article VIII.
Council did not meet in executive session.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - NONE
MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES - NONE
III. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
IV. PRESENTATIONS & PROCLOMATIONS - NONE
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR -For discussion and possible vote
A. LETTERS – Notice of new property 125-127 Valley Street, E. Providence, RI 02914, Map 105 Block 04, Parcel 002.00
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | Second | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
VIII. LICENSES - NONE
A. NON-PUBLIC HEARING - NONE
D. PUBLIC HEARING
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
1. Council requests update on all ARPA funded projects – discussion – Councilman Lawson
a. Potter & Burgess Parking Lots
b. Pierce Field
c. Storefront Improvement Program
d. Community Center
e. Police Department
f. Crescent Park Concession Stand
g. Event Pad
h. Kent Heights
i. Adaptive playground
ii. Overall project
i. Art Utility Box Project
j. Bold Point Park
k. Oldham School Business Incubator
l. Oldham School physical building updates; roof, windows and doors
m. Placemaking- Citywide
n. Splash Pad- Riverside
Patricia Resende presented the council with a complete hard copy breakdown of all funds including P.O. information of
2. Requested report on Glenlyon Field detailed accounting – discussion - Council Vice President Rego
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for final passage - For discussion and possible vote
1. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 17 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled "Utilities" Summary: Sec. 17-183 amending the 7-calendar day grace period to 7 business days (sewer). Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa
Councilwoman Sousa moved to stay this ordinance indefinitely; passed 5- 0
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Second | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Motion | |
| Rodericks | X | |
2. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 17 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled "Utilities"
Summary: Sec. 17-36 amending the 7-calendar day grace period to 7 business days (water) Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa
Councilwoman Sousa moved to stay this ordinance indefinitely; passed 5- 0
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Second | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Motion | |
| Rodericks | X | |
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS
1. Annual Renewal of Myrtle Lounge Dance and Entertainment license (cont. from 11/12/24)
Motion to move up this topic passed 5-0. The council heard comments from the public (patrons, performers, residents, and owners) in favor of Myrtle. Councilwoman Sousa stated there is a member being scheduled the first week of December with the residents, police chief, and owners as well as herself collaborating to satisfy all parties involved. Motion to approve was passed 5-0.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | Second | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
2. Consideration of earned accumulated comp time by former City Clerk. Sponsor(s): Council Vice President Rego, Councilwoman Sousa, Councilman Fogarty
Motion to table for additional information; moved to December meeting.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | Second | |
| Lawson | X | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Motion | |
| Rodericks | X | |
XV. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS - NONE
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS – Michael Marcello, City Solicitor
City Council and EPPMTEA LOCAL 3223 discussion and ratification related to proposed amendments to the current Holiday Schedule, Article VIII.
City Solicitor Michael explained that the City and EPPMTEA Local 3223 are currently engaged in negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement which expires on October 31, 2024. As the parties continue to negotiate whereas, other bargaining units in the city have successfully secured an additional holiday to wit, the Friday after Thanksgiving, in exchange for the elimination of Good Friday. The City and Union agree to modify article VIII of the collective bargaining agreement.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | Second | |
| Lawson | Lawson | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON - NONE
D. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with W. Walsh Company for the cleaning and lining phase V water system upgrade project. Sponsor: Councilman Fogarty
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | Second | |
| Lawson | X | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Motion | |
| Rodericks | X | |
E. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote
1. AN ORDINANCE IN AMENMENT OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RI 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION”
This ordinance creates a new provision related to the establishment of an East Providence School Department Capital Improvement Revolving Fund. Sponsored: Councilman President Rodericks, Councilwoman Sousa
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Second | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Motion | |
| Rodericks | X | |
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Second | |
| Rego | Motion | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
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