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CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
October 21, 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 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)
MOTION TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION – TOOK PLACE IN OPEN SESSION
1. Claims
a. Paula DeMelo, RM No. 25-065, Claim No. 25-033 $1,177.24
b. Anthony Estrela, RM No. 25-062, Claim No. 25-034 $395.00
2. Sewer Charge Abatements
a. Kevin Miller $306.00
b. 50 Amaral LLC $7,236.33
Council motioned to approve all claims and sewer charge abatements per recommended by Legal Department and Public Works.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | X | |
| Rego | Seconded | |
| Sousa | Motion | |
| Rodericks | X | |
III. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
IV. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS - NONE
V. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:
1. Regular meeting minutes 10/7/2025
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Seconded | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Motino | |
| Rodericks | X | |
VI. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. MOTION TO BUNDLE NON-PUBLIC HEARING LICENSES C1 - C2
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Seconded | |
| Rodericks | X | |
B. MOTION TO APPROVE NON-PUBLIC HEARING LICENSES C1 – C2
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Seconded | |
| Rodericks | X | |
C. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Special Event – One Day Entertainment License (Dance & Music)
Applicant: Vilia Putrius
Business Name: JNS Associates LLC
Address of Event: 37 North Blossom Street, East Providence
Date & Time: 10/26/2025; 4pm – 6pm
2. Type of License: Business Registration
Applicant: Stephen Gentile
Business Name: Gentile’s Auto Body
Owner’s Location: 101 Commercial Way, East Providence
D. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Type of License: Liquor License
Applicant: Atty Timothy Chapman Attorney for Karen Palermo
Business Name: United Skates of America Inc. Dba United Skates of America
Business Address: 75 New Road, East Providence
Council Vice President Rego recused himself. Motion to include the following stipulations:
1. alcohol served between the hours of business opening until 11pm,
2. alcohol served in snack area only, 3. alcohol served inside only.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Seconded | |
| 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.
IX. APPOINTMENTS - NONE
X. COUNCIL MEMBERS - NONE
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second and final passage for discussion and possible vote
a) 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” ” is amended by adding thereto the following: Providence Ave (both sides) from Sunset Avenue north for 50 feet; Providence Ave (east side) from Sunset Avenue south for 50 feet. Introduced by Council President Rodericks
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | Seconded | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
XII. CONTINUED BUSINESS
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS – Director of Finance, Glenda Delgado
1. Appointment/Reappointment requiring Council confirmation
NONE
2. Appointment/Reappointment requiring Council confirmation
NONE
3. Items for announcement/discussion
· September finance and capital expenses
· 2025 National Small Business Saturday Proclamation
· 2025 Diwali Festival of Lights
· 2025 Native American Heritage month
REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
B. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON – Councilman Lawson
NONE
C. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to purchase a mini excavator for the Department of public works water utilities division. Introduced by Council President Rodericks
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | Seconded | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
2. Resolution related to the preservation and future development of the Veterans’ Memorial Parkway. Introduced by Councilwoman Sousa
Councilwoman Sousa read the resolution in its entirety into the record.
Remarks from Councilman Fogarty as city officials is to stay informed, stay engaged, and maintain open communication so that whatever happens serves both the neighborhood and the broader community. When it comes to the proposed rotary, that stretch already presents visibility and congestion concerns and I believe a rotary at that location could complicate traffic rather than improve it.
Council Vice President Rego stated the City should have taken that property when they had the ability to instead of playing ball with the members of the golf course. Two wrongs don’t make it right: One wrong the City should have taken and had opportunity to take that golf course and two you buy the property, and you know what you inherited, they knew what the road was like when they bought the property off Mr. Faxon. The time has come to support this amendment.
Councilman Lawson is in support of the resolution
A motion to amend the resolution to include sending a copy of the resolution to the Governor, Department of Transportation, Department of Environmental Management, East Providence General Assembly Delegation, and the Coastal Resources Management Council.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Seconded | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Motion | |
| Rodericks | X | |
D. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote
NONE
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
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POSTED: 10/16/2025