CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE

MINUTES - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

July 28, 2026

CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.

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

 

 

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 Deputy Clerk Leah Stoddard

 

 

I.                   CALL TO ORDER

            Roll Call

 

Fogarty   X    Lawson   A   Rego   X   Sousa    A    Rodericks   X

 

II.                EXECUTIVE SESSION - NONE

 

III.             SALUTE TO THE FLAG

 

IV.             PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS - NONE

 

V.                CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote - NONE

 

VI.             LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote

 

A.    NON-PUBLIC HEARING

 

1.      Type of License: Special Event One Day Entertainments License

Applicant: Janet Bairos

Entertainment: DJ – Birthday Party

Event Location: 109 Merrill Street, East Providence

Date & Time: 8/1/2026; 2pm – 11pm

 

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

 

 

VII.          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.

 

VIII.       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/or final passage for discussion and possible vote - NONE

 

XII.          CONTINUED BUSINESS

 

XIII.       NEW BUSINESS

 

A.    MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS – Director of Policy & Constituent Services, Andre Herrera

1.      Items for announcement/discussion Appointment/Reappointment requiring Council Confirmation

·         Notification of the letter of resignation from Michael Beauparlant from the Zoning Board of Review after more than 20 years of dedicated service to the City of East Providence.

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

 

2.      Appointment/Reappointment requiring Council Confirmation

·         Appointment of Craig A. McManus to the Zoning Board of Review for a (5) year term effective 6/3/2025 – 6/2/2030.

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

    

 3.        Appointment/Reappointment not requiring Council Confirmation

·         None

 

B.     REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS - NONE

 

C.    REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON – Councilman Lawson  - NONE

 

D.    RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote

 

1.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor by and through Bentley Companies LLC, to accept and award the proposal to reclaim and pave the parking lot at the East Providence Community Center in the amount of $88,999.87. Introduced by Council President Rodericks

 

 

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

 

2.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of East Providence to purchase two unmarked police vehicles as well as two upfitted vehicles for the police department. Total cost of four (4) police vehicles for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $307,423.60. Introduced by:  Council President Rodericks

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

 

 

 

 

 

3.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of East Providence to proceed with improvements to Pierce Memorial Stadium and enter into a contract with R.A.D. Corp. d/b/a R.A.D. Sports in amount not to exceed $1,588,555.00. Introduced by:  Council President Rodericks

 

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

 

E.     INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote - NONE

 

XIV.        ADJOURNMENT

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty	Seconded
Lawson	A
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.