CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE

DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

November 4, 2025

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 J. Marcello

City Clerk, Andreza (Andy) Skipworth

 

 

I.          CALL TO ORDER

            Roll Call

 

Fogarty   A    Lawson   X   Rego   X   Sousa   A   Rodericks   X

 

II.        EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

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

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

 

1.      Discussion and possible vote on Tentative Agreement with East Providence Fire Fighters Local 850 IAFF 11/01/2025 to 10/31/2030

 

2.      Claims & Litigation Docket

a.       Annette Tammaro – RM No. 25-068, Claim NO. 25-035    $1,394.95

b.      Frank Dias – RM No. 25-074, Claim No. 25-038  $607.44

 

            MOTION TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

           

            MOTION RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

III.       SALUTE TO THE FLAG

 

IV.       PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

 

V.        CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote

 

A.    COUNCIL JOURNALS:

1.      Regular meeting minutes 10/21/2025

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

B. LETTERS: Notice of new property numbers

     1.    400-410 Mauran Avenue, East Providence, RI  02914, Map 207, Block 02, Parcel 008.00

     2.    24 Peach Orchard Drive, Riverside, RI  02915, Map 513, Block 02, Parcel 004.50

     3.    26 Peach Orchard Drive, Riverside, RI  02915, Map 513, Block 02, Parcel 004.00

 

VI.       LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote

 

A.    MOTION TO BUNDLE NON-PUBLIC HEARING LICENSES C1-C4

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty	A
Lawson	Seconded
Rego	Motion
Sousa	A
Rodericks	X

 

B.     MOTION TO APPROVE NON-PUBLIC HEARING LICENSES C1-C4

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty	A
Lawson	Motion
Rego	Seconded
Sousa	A
Rodericks	X

           

C.    NON-PUBLIC HEARING

 

1.      Annual Renewal of miscellaneous licenses authorization granting to renew subject licenses, excluding alcoholic beverage licenses, for year commencing December 1, 2025 upon application by licensee and approval by Chief of Police and as required by health inspector and other city officials.

 

2.      Special Event – Road Race

Applicant: Gary Menissian

Business Name: Ocean State Multisport

Address of Event: Pierce Field – East Providence

Date & Time:  5/31/2026; 6am – 11am

 

3.      Type of License: Business Registration

Applicant: Ty Paulhus

Business Name: Waterman Tattoo (Tattoo Shop)

Owner’s Location: 459 Waterman Avenue, East Providence

Hours of Operation: 11am – 7pm

 

4.      Special Event – Road Race

Applicant: Gary Menissian

Business Name: Ocean State Multisport

Address of Event: Pierce Field – East Providence

Date & Time:  9/6/2026; 6am – 11am

 

D.    PUBLIC HEARING

 

1.      Annual Alcoholic Beverage License Renewals Please refer to exhibit “A” for business listings  – Motion to continue until November 18, 2025

 

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

 

VII.     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.

 

XIII.    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 be limited to thirty (30) minutes per meeting.

 

 Ken Goucher – Request left turn signal traffic light at Waterman Avenue and         Pawtucket Avenue in East Providence, RI. Dangerous for senior citizens trying to turn into the senior center.

 

             Debi Perry Good – Complaining of the speed of traffic on our street. Requesting two       speed monitors to be installed on Merrills Street to hopefully slow the traffic before the stop signs.  Also to report drag racing along Massasoit Avenue late at night near the    rotary.

 

 

IX.       APPOINTMENTS

 

1.      City Council Crescent Park Carousel Commission - Ingrid Sylvia. Councilman Lawson

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty	A
Lawson	Motion
Rego	Seconded
Sousa	A
Rodericks	X

 

2.      City Council Crescent Park Carousel Commission - Jackson Ponte. Councilman Lawson

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty	A
Lawson	Motion
Rego	Seconded
Sousa	A
Rodericks	X

 

X.        COUNCIL MEMBERS

 

1.      Requesting one speed monitor installed on Merrill St. Councilman Rego – discussed during public comment

2.      Veterans Appreciation Dinner, St. Martha’s Church, 2595 Pawtucket Avenue, November  12^th, 5:30pm – 7pm. Councilman Lawson

3.      Drag racing along Massasoit Avenue at night.  Requesting police presence.                 Council Vice President Rego – discussed during public comment

4.      Request for the administration to investigate cell phone service in Carousel Dr area. Councilman Lawson

5.      Request to donate $750 to the East Providence Historical Society annual event for their horse drawn carriage rides to help offset the cost of the event. Council Vice President Rego. Funds come from the City Council’s public relations account.

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty	A
Lawson	Seconded
Rego	Motion
Sousa	A
Rodericks	X

 

XI.       PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second and final passage

 for discussion and possible vote  

 

1.      An ordinance authorizing the Director of Finance to borrow funds in anticipation of taxes for FY 2026. Routine authorization to complete the budget FY26 process. Motion passed 3-0

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty	A
Lawson	Motion
Rego	Seconded
Sousa	A
Rodericks	X

 

2.      An ordinance in amendment of chapter 11 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “personnel, pensions and retirement” the council of the city of east providence amends: Sec. 11-252 (1) Death of a retired participant related to eligibility requirements for a surviving spouse of a deceased member.  Introduced by Councilman Fogarty Councilman Lawson presented summary of ordinance stating it is to clear up the language. If you retire and are married the surviving spouse gets the benefits ; If you divorce after retirement the benefit is settled depending on the divorce decree.  If you marry after you retire the current spouse does not get the benefits. Adam Christina, Chairman of the Pension Board reiterated that this ordinance is just clearing up the language. Motion passed 3-0

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty	A
Lawson	Motion
Rego	Seconded
Sousa	A
Rodericks	X

 

3.      Ordinance of the Council of the City of East Providence appropriating $134,795 from the East Providence School Department Capital Improvement Revolving Fund.  Introduced by Councilman Fogarty Councilman Lawson gave breakdown of allocation the $134,795. Steel Storage Building EPHS - $90,860; Emergency repairs-drainage pipe Orlo Ave $11,935; Peregrine Group LLC Stage II work to seek reimbursement for RIDOE over next 5 years $32,000.  Motion passed 3-0

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty	A
Lawson	Motion
Rego	Seconded
Sousa	A
Rodericks	X

 

4.      Ordinance of the Council of the City of East Providence ordering the assessment and collection of property tax on the ratable real estate and tangible personal property. Introduced by Council President Rodericks Motion passed 3-0

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty	A
Lawson	Motion
Rego	Seconded
Sousa	A
Rodericks	X

 

XII.     CONTINUED BUSINESS

 

XIII.    NEW BUSINESS

 

A.    MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS – Chief of Staff Patricia Resendes

1.      Appointment/Reappointment not requiring Council Confirmation
NONE

 

2.      Appointment/Reappointment requiring Council Confirmation
Michael David Nelson, new appointment to the Conservation Commission, Appointment No. 7, Term 1/2/25-1/1/28

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty	A
Lawson	Motion
Rego	Seconded
Sousa	A
Rodericks	X

               · Chester Levine, new appointment to the Conservation Commission, Appointment No. 3, Term 1/2/25- 1/1/28

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty	A
Lawson	Motion
Rego	Seconded
Sousa	A
Rodericks	X

            3. Items for announcement/discussion

·         Personnel changes – Mayor’s Office

B.     REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS

 

C.    REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON – Councilman Lawson
NONE

 

D.    RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote

1.      Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter Into a Contract with CBIZ CPA's for Auditing Services. Introduced by Council President Rodericks Kyle Connors from CBIZ CPA’s answered questions from the council including keeping up to date with the auditing process to avoid being a year behind in the process. There are portals for both the City and School department to utilize.  Director of Finance Glenda Delgado stated the previous vendor has 4-6 weeks to complete FY24-FY25.

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty	A
Lawson	Motion
Rego	Seconded
Sousa	A
Rodericks	X

2.      Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with John Guilfoil Public Relations for Professional Social Media Content Creation and Media Services for the Police Department. Introduced by Council Vice President Rego Police Chief Michael Rapoza stated this new image and social media platform will help residents file complaints online. It will also improve communications between the police and residents of East Providence.  Funding comes from the Department of Justice, not the community.

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty	A
Lawson	Motion
Rego	Seconded
Sousa	A
Rodericks	X

3.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to purchase two pickup trucks for the Department of Public Works highway division. Introduced by Council President Rodericks and Council Vice President Rego

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty	A
Lawson	Motion
Rego	Seconded
Sousa	A
Rodericks	X

 

E.     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, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended entitled “Vehicles and Traffic” Subsection (b) of 18-269 entitled “Stop and Yield Intersections designated; when stops required is amended by adding thereto the following:  Ferris Avenue (northbound traffic) at David Street . Introduced by Council Vice President Rego

Brandyn Burke wanted to thank Council Vice President Rego for working in such a timely manner in getting the stop signs installed.  Believe people use that area to avoid the radar equipment. Motion passed 3-0

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty	A
Lawson	Motion
Rego	Seconded
Sousa	A
Rodericks	X

2.      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” Section 18-307 entitled “Parking Prohibited At All Times” of Article X entitled “Stopping, Standing and Parking” is amended by adding thereto the following:  Fisher Street (East Side), from Seth Street South for 200 feet: Introduced by Councilwoman Sousa Motion passed 3-0

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty	A
Lawson	Motion
Rego	Seconded
Sousa	A
Rodericks	X

3.      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” Section I.  Sec. 18-421 entitled “definitions” of Article XIV entitled “Bicycles” of chapter 18 is replaced and amended to include electric bicycles; Sec. 18-424. – is amended to prohibit the riding of electric bicycles on sidewalks or public foot walks, and creating a new section 18-427, 18-428, and 18-429 related to the regulation and enforcement of electric bicycles in city parks and recreational areas. Introduced by Council Vice President Rego and Councilman Fogarty Councilman Lawson stated he feels installing cameras are a better option than this ordinance amendment. Motion passed 2-1

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty	A
Lawson		X
Rego	Motion
Sousa	A
Rodericks	Seconded

 

XVII.  ADJOURNMENT

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty	A
Lawson	Seconded
Rego	Motion
Sousa	A
Rodericks	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.

 

POSTED: 10/31/2025