And welcome to this regular city council meeting this uh evening, June fifteenth, two thousand and twenty six.

At this time I'd like to call the meeting to order, and I ask the clerk to please call the roll.

Councilwoman Graziano, present.

Councilman Anduar.

Present.

Councilman Retz.

Councilman Trafficante.

Present.

Councilwoman Vizieri, present.

Councilman Cavapiano.

Present.

Councilman Banana.

Present.

Council Vice President O'Ryan.

Council President Wall.

Here.

This time I'm going to ask everyone to please stand.

Let's just before we take the pledge, please take a moment of silence for uh the passing of solicitor Walson.

Please remain seated for the Pledge of Allegiance.

I believe it's replied the United States of America.

Okay.

Now, this evening, I see there's a large amount of people in the chambers this evening, so I want to remind you this public comment would be public comment on docketed matters only.

So if there's something you'd like to speak of that is on the docket this evening, please uh step up to the podium, state your name and address for the record, and I will time you for four minutes.

Okay.

If anyone who would like to speak on dock it at matters only, please step up to the microphone.

For the record, John Paglarini, seven Camden Lane Cranson.

I speak about item D on your calendar, which is the Verizon issue on Camden Lane.

Contrary to representations to your subcommittee.

And I spoke with the representative or somebody at Commerce today who runs this uh plan, and they said that the street is not eligible since we're currently served by Cox Cable and T Mobile.

It's for neighborhoods that do not have access or have underserved because it's under 100 megabytes or technical terms, but um, they said that our speed test had passed, and they're looking into why this application was made under that grant.

So I asked that it be tabled until such time as there's additional information provided to the neighbors.

Thank you.

Thank you, sir.

Um, I'm just gonna make a general announcement.

Uh just prior to the uh meeting, uh, the councilman from Ward 4, uh, Councilman Ritz did it did come up to me, and he explained the situation.

And when it does come up on the agenda, I know Councilman Ritz is going to ask for this to be continued, and I don't see any reason why it wouldn't be very common sense.

But um, just a general announcement.

If that's if a lot of people are here, it's probably what's gonna happen anyway.

I can't predict the future, but I have a pretty good idea.

Um, anybody else in chambers who would like to speak on docketed matters.

Richard Mancini, I live at 124 Rome Drive.

I'd like to speak on behalf of Chief Green.

First, I'd like to extend my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you for your ongoing support to the department.

The commitment shown to us into our city is vital to enabling us to serve this community effectively.

Together, we are building a safer and stronger community.

For that I'm truly grateful.

I'm here today to advocate for the promotion of Chief Green to the position of assistant chief.

Over the nearly 30 years that I've known him, I've witnessed his growth and dedication to the department first to him.

Chief Green has advanced to the ranks of the EMS division, consistently demonstrating strong leadership and a dedicated commitment to the department.

His ability to remain calm in challenging situations, along with his extensive knowledge of emergency response, has made him a trusted figure among the men and women of the fire department.

In January of 2022, he was promoted to division chief, where he took charge of the EMS division as EMS director.

His transition into this role has been marked by thoughtful decision making and a focus on improving our EMS operations.

Under his leadership, the EMS division has seen significant advancements in technology, training, patient care, and fiscal responsibility.

As you consider his promotion this evening, I encourage you to recognize the value he brings to our department.

Chief Green has proven himself as a dedicated leader, and I believe he is well equipped to take on the responsibility of this new role.

I fully support his promotion and that he will continue to serve our department and community with integrity and commitment.

Thank you for your time.

Thank you.

Anyone else in chambers who'd like to speak on docketed matters?

Mr.

President.

Well, it's that this would be actually a little later in the agenda.

Okay.

If you're speaking about something in Success Village, so later in the agenda when we have undocuted items, okay.

We'll give you another opportunity.

Evening, I'm in the cat via marshal for the city of Cranston.

Um, just for clarity on that ordinance that we were talking about at the ordinance meeting, um, where it says shall be um is listed, shall be listed, should be um accompanied by nationally recognized um testing.

That way uh there's some clarity with it.

So I think it's just a friendly amendment to it.

Um so it's nationally recognized tests in laboratories.

And the second thing I'd like to talk to about quick is uh advice and consent for assistant chief Richard Green.

Um kind of a bias opinion, he's been my best friend for 46 years.

You're not gonna get a more loyal, hard work and honest guy.

It's gonna be a great asset to the job going forward.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Anyone else in chambers who'd like to speak on docketed matters?

I'm seeing none at this time.

Uh Tom, is there anyone online who would like to speak on docketed matters?

There's no public comment online.

Thank you, Tom.

So at this time, I'm going to close public comment and we're going to move on to resolutions.

The first resolution is a resolution recognizing May of 2026 as mental health awareness month in June of 2026 as men's mental health awareness month.

This was sponsored by Councilman Anduhar, Councilman Ritz, Councilman Trafficanti, Councilman Benano, and myself.

I'm going to turn the floor before I ask for a motion to approve.

I'm going to turn the floor over to Councilman Ander.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

As you know, um June is men's mental health awareness month.

I thought it would be great to put it on the record.

So with that at approval, I would like um my councilman uh councilman Chris Banano to read it into the record.

Council Benano, the floor is yours.

I um just want to dispel the rumor that Councilman Andor asked me to do this because I have mental health issues.

It's not exactly true.

Um all joking aside, this is a very serious topic.

And um may is recognized as uh mental health awareness month, um, especially uh for men.

And as the city of Cranston goes through um, you know, our normal deliberations uh for council business and and business of the city, as we just got through a rather trying time uh for everyone uh that taxed everybody's mental health uh with our budget, uh whether you're um a constituent or or an elected official, it's good to take a minute and pause and reflect and realize that we um we should look at the positives in our life, and we should take a moment and feel thankful that um, you know, of the all the good things that we have, and we should also take a moment and realize that um if things are uh melancholy or worse, um, that uh people should take a moment, call a friend, reach out to someone, and um if you have an issues, you should reach out to someone and talk and talk it out.

And that should be you know your first uh line of defense.

Um you know, my number's online.

If somebody's having an issue, give me a call.

Um, we should all we should all be able to come together as a community um to to realize that um we need to take care of ourselves, we need to take care of our mental health, and we need to uh we need to act as a community and stay together in these things.

So City of Cranston recognizes that strong communities are built, not only through public safety, infrastructure services, but through compassion, connection, and the commitment to supporting the well-being of one another.

Um, and that's uh and that's what this uh strives to do.

So um we recognize men's mental health awareness month and all mental health awareness, and we realize how serious it is.

And I, along with all my colleagues here, encourage everybody to take a deep breath.

And uh if you have an issues, reach out to anybody close.

So with that, I motion for approval.

Second second.

Is there any other discussion for members of the council?

I see councilman Ritz, stand up.

Just real quick.

Um, you know, when it comes to mental health month, uh, you know, when I joined on to this, I I think about kids and young people.

Um, you know, I've talked to parents and I was a mentor for years in the in the Cranston school system.

So even some students I've talked to about mental health issues, you know.

It's tough to see it's such young age, you know, anxiety, stress, and those type of things too.

And you know, that shouldn't be any young person.

So um, you know, a lot of times they feel like they face it alone, which they don't, and I and I'm happy to be a part of this for that to help recognize you know this month and build awareness.

Um, just so our kids know that they're not alone and they have someone to turn to, you know, many different atoms too.

So again, thank you for letting me uh be a co-sponsor on this.

And thank you, councilman.

Any other comments?

I will um add my my comment to it.

I'm very pleased that uh you gentlemen put this on the docket.

I appreciate I'm thankful that you allowed me to be a co-sponsor as well.

Um, certainly recognizing the struggles that people have, and and when they do have those struggles, getting the right help.

Um, it's a sign of strength, not a sign of weakness.

Um, so I'm pleased to be a co-sponsor on this.

And with that, I'll uh ask the clerk to please take the roll.

Councilwoman Graziano, yes.

Councilman Anduhar?

Yes, Councilman Ritz.

Yes, Councilman Trafficante.

Yes, Councilwoman Vizier, yes.

Councilman Campo Piano?

Yes, Councilman Banano.

Yes, Councilwoman Heroyan.

Councilman President Wall.

Yes.

Okay, that motion carries.

Uh moving on to the next resolution.

Um, this is a resolution recognized in June 2026 as Portuguese Heritage Month.

We had a nice five flag raising uh last week.

Um, this was sponsored by Councilman Enderhar and myself.

I am going to turn the floor over to Councilman Ender first.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

As you know, the Portuguese community is very large in Cranston and especially in Ward One.

So I I wanted to make sure that this was on the agenda, and um I'll be rooting for them, you know, in the FIFA match.

So with that, Clerk, if you could please read it into the record.

Whereas the Cranston City Council proudly recognizes the month of June as Portuguese Heritage Month in the city of Cranston, a time to celebrate the history, culture, traditions, and enduring contributions of Portuguese people and Portuguese Americans throughout our community, and whereas June 10th is celebrated as Dia de Portugal, decamos e das comunidades portuguesas, honoring Portugal's national poet Luís de Camos and Portuguese communities whose heritage, language, culture, and civic contributions extend throughout the world, and whereas Portuguese American residents have contributed greatly to the life of Cranston through business, education, public safety, health care, government, the arts, athletics, neighborhood service, religious life, and many family traditions that give our city its character.

And whereas the Cranston Portuguese Club, located at 22nd Avenue in Cranston, has served for generations as an important local institution dedicated to recreation, instruction, fellowship, cultural pride, and the welfare and interests of Portuguese people and their families.

And whereas, since its formation in 1931, the Cranston Portuguese Club has helped preserve and share Portuguese heritage by bringing families, neighbors, and friends together through fellowship, cultural traditions, community events, and the bonds of shared identity and pride.

And whereas Portuguese heritage remains a vibrant and cherished part of Cranston's identity, reflected in the residents, families, organizations, and community celebrations that continue to strengthen and enrich the city of Cranston.

And now, therefore, be it resolved that the Cranston City Council hereby recognizes the month of June as Portuguese Heritage Month in the city of Cranston and encourages all residents to celebrate and honor the rich history, culture, traditions, and achievements of Portuguese Americans, and be it further resolved that a duly certified copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Cranston Portuguese Club in recognition of its longstanding commitment to preserving and promoting Portuguese heritage, cultural culture, traditions, and community pride within the city of Cranston.

Sponsored by Councilman Andwar and Council President Wall.

Thank you.

Thank you so much.

And just to add my two cents, I certainly appreciate the contributions that Portuguese Americans and the Portuguese people as a whole have made to the United States and the world.

And like my colleague, I certainly will be rooting for them at the SAC.

Is any uh is there a motion to approve?

So motive second.

Second.

Okay, and the discussion.

Councilman Traffican.

I'd like to be added to the uh resolution, Mr.

Council President.

Absolutely.

Any other uh members of the council?

I see I think it's full house, so we can add them all.

Thank you so much.

Yeah.

Okay.

Any other comments?

Seeing none.

Clerk, please call the roll.

Councilwoman Graziano, yes.

Councilman Anduar.

Yes.

Councilman Ritz.

Yes.

Councilman Trafficanti.

Yes.

Councilwoman Vazieri.

Yes.

Councilman Cambupiano.

Yes.

Councilman Bonano.

Yes.

Council Vice President O'Ryan.

Council President Wall.

Yes.

Thank you.

That resolution carries.

Moving right along, resolution recognized in the month of June 2026 is Pride Month.

This was sponsored by Councilwoman Graziano, Council Vice President Heroyan, Councilman Ritz, Councilman Trafficanti, Councilman Banano, Councilwoman Vazier, and myself.

I'm going to turn the floor over to Councilwoman Graziano.

Thank you, Council President.

Tonight we recognize Pride Month.

It's a time to celebrate contributions, resilience, and achievements of the LBG LGBTQIA plus people in our community and beyond.

Pride is a reminder of the importance of dignity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all.

Our city is stronger when every resident feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We honor the history that brought us here, recognize the progress that has been made, and reaffirm our commitment to building a community where everyone can participate fully and authentically.

On behalf of the city council, we proudly recognize June as Pride Month and celebrate the diversity and strength of our community.

And I will read the resolution into the record.

Whereas the month of June is recognized across the United States as Pride Month, a time to honor the history, resilience, and contributions of individuals who identify as LGBTQIA plus.

Whereas Pride Month commemorates the Stonewall Uprising of June 1969, a moment that helped inspire a broader national commitment to fairness, dignity, and the belief that every person deserves to be treated with respect.

And whereas Cranston has long affirmed the importance of ensuring that every individual, regardless of sexual orientation, orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, has the opportunity to live openly, fully participate, and feel welcomed as a valued member of the community.

And whereas the city of Cranston is enriched by residents, families, and employees, and community members of many identities, all of whom contribute to the cultural, social, and civic vitality of our city.

And whereas Pride Month offers a meaningful opportunity for reflection, education, celebration, encouraging all residents to recognize and share their values of inclusion, understanding a mutual respect that strengthens our civic life.

And whereas the ceremonial raising of the pride flag at Cranston City Hall during the month of June symbolizes the city's commitment to honoring dignity of all people, fostering a welcoming environment for every resident.

Now, therefore, may it be resolved that the city of Cran Cranston City Council hereby recognizes the month of June 2026 as Pride Month in the city of Cranston.

And may it further be resolved that the city that the council encourages residents, businesses, community organizations to join in acknowledging the history, achievements, and contributions of the LGBTQIA plus individuals and a spirit of unity, respect, and goodwill throughout the city.

Thank you, Councilwoman.

Is there a motion to approve?

So moved.

Second.

Is there any other comments I see, Councilman Enderha?

I'd just like to thank the sponsors, especially Councilwoman uh Graziano for um hosting this, and I would be honored if I if she would let me also sponsor this.

Sure.

Would anyone else like to be added as a sponsor?

I think everybody, okay.

And I also would recognize, unfortunately, uh Council Vice President uh Heroy couldn't be here this evening, but she did a lot of hard work on this matter too.

And we're looking forward to tomorrow's pride flag raising.

Um you say the dignity of all is the dignity of the LBGTQ community.

Councilman Bonano.

I just um wanna say that I'm very proud to be on this um with all my colleagues.

And I want to remind everyone that the flag raising is tomorrow here in the front at six for those people watching and for those people here in the gallery.

I hope the weather's nice and um it's always one of the more moving flag raisings.

So I encourage everyone to attend.

I would be remiss if I didn't mention the you know, Mayor Hopkins' contribution and making sure this flag raising tomorrow um goes on.

And and Senator Vogas as well.

Um, any other comments?

Uh Councilman Ritz, thank you.

Um, I'll be honest, I was kind of surprised I did get uh some negative feedback from people from from being on this, uh, which I was very surprised about.

And you know, although I respect their views, um I've also heard um as a Republican, shouldn't be supporting this too, but that's not the type of Republican I am.

I feel my job is to represent everyone in the city.

Um, it's about recognizing people who live here, contribute here, and deserve to be treated with respect.

Um, and I think really leadership is representing everyone and listening to everyone, not just people that agree with you.

Um, so I'm proud to be on this, and I'm proud to be part of it.

So thank you.

Any other comments?

Seeing none, I'll ask the clerk to please call a role.

Councilwoman Graziano, yes, Councilman Andrew Hart.

Yes, Councilman Ritz, yes, Councilman Traficante.

Yes, Councilwoman Vazieri, yes, Councilman Campo Piano, Councilman Bonano, yes, Council Vice President O'Royan, Council President Wall.

Yes, and then that resolution carries.

Next will be a resolution recognized in June 19th, 2026 as Juneteenth.

This was sponsored by Councilwoman Graziano, Council Vice President Heroyan, Councilwoman Viziri, Councilman Ritz, Councilman Campubiano, and myself.

Um, once again, I'm gonna call upon Councilwoman Graziano.

Thank you.

Um, today the city of Cranston recognizes Juneteenth as a day of honor.

Excuse me, I've a day to honor the end of slavery in the United States and to acknowledge the history, resilience, and contributions of Black Americans.

This observance provides an opportunity for our community to reflect on the meeting of freedom, celebrate progress, and reaffirm our commitment to inclusion, respect, and equal opportunity for all residents of Cranston.

And it is my honor to read in the resolution to the record.

Whereas June 19th, also known as Juneteenth, marks the date in 1865 when the last enslaved people of the United States learned of their freedom to more than two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.

And whereas Juneteenth stands as one of the most significant milestones in American history, symbolizing the end of slavery and the ongoing pursuit of liberty, dignity, and equality for all people.

Whereas the observance of Juneteenth provides an opportunity to reflect on strength, resilience, and contributions of Black Americans to our nation's history, contributions that continue to enrich enrich the cultural, civic, and economic life of communities across the country, including the city of Cranston.

And whereas the city of Cranston recognizes the importance of acknowledging our shared history, promoting understanding and encouraging continued dialogue that strengthens unity and mutual respect along with all res among all residents.

And whereas Juneteenth serves not only as a commemoration of freedom, but also as a reminder of the ongoing work required to ensure fairness, opportunity, and justice for every member of our community.

And whereas the city of Cranston is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where all individuals are valued and where the principles of equality and respect guide our civic life.

Now, therefore, may it be resolved that the city of that the Cranston City Council hereby recognizes June 19th, 2026 as Juneteenth in the city of Cranston.

And may it further be resolved that the city council council encourages residents, businesses, community organizations to join and observing this day through reflection, education, and activities that honor the history and contributions of Black Americans and promote a spirit of unit unity and goodwill throughout the city.

Thank you, Councilwoman.

Is there a motion to approve this resolution?

So move.

Second.

And there's a second.

In discussion from members of the council, I see Councilman Banano.

Thank you.

Um if it's okay with the sponsors, I'd like to be added as a co-sponsor.

Absolutely.

And I would also just like to say um this resolution and the last resolution.

I think I really don't like talking about party on the floor, but um councilman Ritz mentioned that there was some uh negativity from towards some Republicans for supporting either the last one or this one.

And I just want to say that uh there's no more Republican I can speak ideal than freedom and equality.

Uh and there's no more Republican ideal than allowing people to do what they want when they want.

I know those are also ideals of America in general, and I know that the Democratic Party probably shares those, and that's something that we can agree on.

But I do want to say that I'm very proud as um first as a member of our country, second as a member of our city, and third as a member of my party to support these two, especially uh the Juneteenth one.

So I just wanted to say that, and I'm thankful that you've allowed me to be a co-sponsor.

Thank you, Councilman, Councilman Traffic Candy.

I like to be included as well, Mr.

Council President.

Absolutely.

I also uh the following, I want to throw a few kudos to city of Cranston and to the Cranston City Council.

Uh, not only present, but in the past, there's not too many uh nationalities that have not been recognized by this council.

We we have we recognize the Irish community, Italian community, the Armenian community, the Portuguese community, the pride community, and also the black community.

And I'm proud of that.

I'm sure we're all proud of that.

Uh, like I said, the Cranston um extends his hand to all nationalities and to Walprop's.

Thank you, Councilman.

Councilman Anderha.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

I'd like to also congratulate and thank Councilwoman Graziano for sponsoring for sponsoring this as a as my grandparent, my great great great grandparents came from uh the island of Hispaniola.

I would also like to be added as a co-sponsor, if you may.

Okay, any other comments?

I see none of my eyes are so good.

All right, I did I get a motion to approve.

So I'll add just my my uh just to finish off.

I'm proud to be a co-sponsor.

I appreciate uh the sponsors to allow me to be a co-sponsor on this.

This is a very important day, June, uh June 19th.

Um really to recognize the struggles the country went through, and we came out stronger because of it.

Um, so with that in mind, please call the role.

Councilwoman Graziano, yes, councilman Andwar?

Yes, Councilman Ritz, yes, councilman Trafficantic.

Yes, Councilwoman Vizieri, yes, councilman Campo Piano, Councilman Bonano, yes, Councilman Vice President O'Reilly, Council President Wall.

Yes.

All right, their resolution passes.

Moving on to reports of committees.

First, we'll be hearing from the chair of the claims committee, councilwoman Baziri.

The floor is yours.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Um, there is nothing further to report from our claims committee meeting on June 1st, 2026.

Thank you, Councilwoman.

Councilwoman Vice President Heroyan is not here, but in her on her behalf, I'll say that the uh safety and license committee did in fact meet on June the first.

No action was taken at that time.

So I'm gonna move on to the chairman of the finance committee, Councilman Andah.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Just to notify the everybody, the finance committee did meet on June 1st.

And uh we had the advice and consent of Mayor Hopkins nomination of Assistant Fire Chief, Mr.

Richard Green, who's a great person.

So I urge passage.

Okay, is there a second?

Yes, it's a second.

All right, so the motion I'm gonna ask um in her role as director in Zuli to speak on this item.

Thank you, Council President.

Good evening.

On behalf of Mayor Kenneth J.

Hopkins, I respectfully present his nomination of Richard Green to serve as assistant chief of the Cranston Fire Department.

Rick Green is a lifelong Cranston resident who was raised and educated in this city.

And his commitment to fire service began at a very young age.

At just 14 years old, he became interested in firefighting and emergency medical services through the example of his father, who served as a volunteer firefighter.

That early exposure became a lifelong calling.

For the past 29 years, Rick Green has served the people of Cranston as a member of the Cranston Fire Department.

Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for professionalism, experience, and steady leadership, particularly in the area of emergency medical services.

Most recently has served as division chief of EMS, a critical leadership role within the department, and one that directly impacts the health, safety, and emergency response needs of Cranston residents every single day.

In that position, he has helped oversee one of the most demanding and essential functions of municipal public safety.

EMS calls continue to represent a significant portion of the department's work, and that responsibility requires sound judgment, operational knowledge, compassion, and the ability to lead under pressure.

Mayor Hopkins believes Rick Green brings the experience, temperament, and institutional knowledge necessary to serve effectively as assistant fire chief.

This is also a nomination that reflects a career of service, not only to the department, but to the community that he calls home.

Rick Green understands Cranston because he is from Cranston, served Cranston, and has dedicated nearly three decades of his life to protecting Cranston families.

He has done so with the support of his wife Maria and his daughter Casey, whose sacrifices and encouragement are also part of this record of service.

The position of assistant fire chief requires leadership, credibility, and a deep understanding of both fire operations and emergency medical response.

Mayor Hopkins is confident that Rick Green has earned the trust placed in him and is prepared to help lead the Cranston Fire Department into its next chapter.

On behalf of Mayor Hopkins, I respectfully ask this honorable city council to give Richard Green's nomination advice and consent.

Thank you.

Thank you, Director.

Um God bless you.

Um I certainly will be in favor of this nomination.

I did speak very highly of the nomination of Mr.

Assistant Fire Chief Green soon to be.

Um he is an asset to this fire department.

He always has been.

I know it will continue to be.

Councilwoman Graziano, yes, Councilman Anduha.

Councilman Ritz, Councilman Traficanti.

Yes, Councilwoman Vazier, yes, Councilman Campo Piano.

Yes, Councilman Banano.

Yes, Council Vice President O'Ryan.

Council President Wall.

Yes, and congratulations, assistant fire chief Green.

Moving right along, we're gonna move on to the report from the public works committee chair, Councilwoman Graziano.

Thank you, Council President.

Um Public Works Committee did in fact meet on June 9th, 2026.

Um, and so on the docket this evening, we have a petition um from Verizon New England, um, which sounds like there were some issues.

Um Councilman Ritz mentioned it to me briefly before the meeting.

Um, he is going to speak briefly on behalf of his constituents and the residents of Cranston.

Councilman, floor is yours.

Thank you.

Um, I appreciate the folks coming out tonight from uh from Camden Lane.

I know there's some uh at least some miscommunication here about being noticed uh about what was going on.

And I think uh maybe seven people I've heard from have concerns and and very detailed questions, knowledgeable questions about about the situation.

So um, I think as a concept, I think everyone in the neighborhood is on board with it.

They just have some questions on the logistics and and some other things there too.

So it's probably about a dozen questions.

I talked to the director before he left and see if we can work with Verizon and get some answers back to these folks.

Um, but in the short term, uh as the council president mentioned, I was hoping we could table this for at least a month, uh, get some answers for the folks and then come back to councilman.

Would you like us to refer it back to committee?

Yes, please.

Okay.

So we'd be looking at the case.

Council President.

Um so just in that mind when we do take a motion, we'll be looking for that.

Um, Councilman Trafficante.

Uh Sever, one question.

Why would the neighbors notified?

What was what was the problem there?

The director's gonna answer.

Okay, uh, Director Rinzel, you want to speak on that?

Um, Councilman Traficante, I am told that in Massachusetts, the the cities notify for forizon, but here we we don't do notifications on these things typically.

The the company does it, so we there's nowhere in our ordinances that we're supposed to notify for this uh specific thing.

So we didn't.

So when the representative from Verizon came and said that the neighbors were notified, it's because they assumed the city did it because where they do most of this work in Massachusetts, that's done.

That's per the director per Verizon.

I'm just the messenger.

Thank you.

I got it.

Uh Councilman Anderhouse.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

Councilman Ritz, I really want to congratulate you.

I mean, it's it's hard work to be a councilman, and especially in your area, but I want to um basically let the residents know over there that you are working very hard, and I will support this a hundred percent if you decide to table it or could send it back to committee.

Thank you, Councilman.

Councilman Beno.

I I want to echo what Councilman Ritz said and what Councilman Hart said, frankly.

Um, I think what we what we should do um is send it back to committee, and on that committee hearing evening, make sure Verizon comes back.

And I would like to say to uh Mr.

Paglerini who spoke about it, and if anybody's here from Camden Lane, or if you want to tell your um your neighbors to come back when it's uh when it's rescheduled, that'll probably be the best thing to get you the most answers and out fast information out fast to you guys, so so you know all that's going on.

Um I don't off the top of my head know our next date for the the committee meeting for ordinance, but um so someone said sorry first Wednesday but yeah it's it is actually a public works, yes.

Is it July 1st?

Uh no, it shouldn't be July 1st, but uh that's the holidays coming up.

So it'd be honest, I'm not gonna quote it off the top of my head because the the fourth of holiday I I don't want to look at it right now.

Um but we'll refer it when when that motion comes.

Any other uh discussion on this?

I I think it is July 1st because that's it July 1st, yeah.

Okay.

All right, so you got two?

Yeah, okay.

So I guess we'd like the motion to uh send it back to committee for hearing on July 1st.

Yeah, motion to send it back on July 1st.

The public works committee is a second.

Second.

Okay.

Is there any further discussion?

Okay, clerk, please call the roll.

Councilwoman Graziano, yes.

Councilman Anduhar?

Yes, Councilman Ritz.

Yes, Councilman Trafficante.

Yes, Councilwoman Vazieri, yes, councilman Campobiano.

Yes, councilman Banano.

Yes, Council Vice President O'Royan, Council President Wall.

Yes.

Thank you.

Before we move on, Mr.

President, may I ask Director?

May I ask Director Manzuli to have someone reach out to Verizon?

I don't know if that's Director Corral.

Yes, Director Corral has been in touch with Verizon.

We actually were trying to get someone to come tonight.

No one here in the audience is from there.

All right, come back on the first.

Can you come back on the first or send someone else?

Or we should we let him speak?

Thank you.

You know what?

Why don't you come up and speak?

Just uh what I'd like you to do is just state your name and address for the record.

Come on up into the microphone, just read it into the record.

I guess you've heard heard the situation.

Um, I guess here in Rhode Island, Verizon is supposed to do the notifications.

So I'm surprised this hasn't come up before, but now you know when we're gonna meet again.

Sure.

Uh Ross Billadu, representing Verizon Wangland, 21 Oxford Road, Mansfield, Massachusetts.

Now when I did come the beginning of May, I did have a butter hole of butters list here.

Everyone in the neighborhood, everyone should all sure.

You mean to start over?

No, I is he all right?

Yeah, go ahead.

Start again.

Start again.

All right.

Uh Russ Billardoo representing Verizon, New England, 21 Oxford Road, Mansfield, Massachusetts.

Um I don't know what happened with the uh Butters list.

Um when I came here in early May for the committee hearing.

I had the whole of Butters list here with me.

You know, I guess not safe to assume that it was distributed.

But that's pretty much the story here about the communications anyway.

So I'll be happy to come back for the next subcommittee.

Okay.

And you'll have plenty of time to notify the public before that.

Yes, if it's in two weeks or month or July one.

We'll get it out.

Are you in?

Yeah, you're yeah.

So we know, just to be clear, and that's a good good thing.

You're going to be notifying the members of the public.

The city of Cranston is not.

That's correct.

We'll send it out.

Well, thank you for getting it right.

So your willingness to get it right, and thank you for coming here tonight.

All right, appreciate it.

Thank you.

Okay.

So we took a vote.

Did we take it already?

All right.

And that motion did carry, just so I know.

All right.

So we'll be moving right along to a report from the chair of the ordinance committee, Councilman Anderhour.

Once again, the floor is yours.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

The ordinance committee did meet on June 9th, 2026.

And um, I would like to entertain a motion to amend ordinance 5-2601 ordinance and amendment of Title 8, Chapter 8, Section 200 of the City of Cranston Code of Ordinances 2005 entitled Outdoor Fire, Cooking Fires of Any Kind, sponsored by our great council vice president Heroyan.

I would ask Mr.

President permission to um have the amendment read by Councilman Bernano.

Councilman Bernano, would you like to read it?

Sure.

Um do we need a motion to approve first, or do we need just we this is he's looking for we're gonna be looking for a motion to amend okay?

So I'll make the motion to amend as follows.

Um section Cubsection one shall read they shall be listed by a nationally recognized listing and testing agency.

So we're adding the words by a nationally recognized listing and testing agency.

Okay, and uh on it's on line 42 on the ordinance, and that I believe is pretty much what uh our fire, they're all nodding, so all our firefighters are in agreement with that.

So that's pretty much what what we wanted.

So I would like to make a motion to uh amend it.

Hold on one second, councilman.

Councilman, can we can we just change the word agency to laboratory, please?

Absolutely.

So the amendment shall read um they shall be listed by a nationally recognized listing and testing laboratory, adding the words by a nationally recognized listing and testing laboratory.

It's on line 42.

Everybody's got all right.

So that's the way the amendment will read.

I will need a motion to approve that amendment.

Motion to approve.

Second.

There's a second.

Any discussion on this amendment?

Nothing.

All right.

Um clerk, please call the roll.

Councilwoman Graziano, yes, councilman Anduar.

Yes, Councilman Ritz.

Yes.

Councilman Trafficante.

Oh, the amendment, yes.

Councilwoman Vazier.

Yes.

Councilman Campo Piano.

Yes.

Consident Banano.

Yes.

Council Vice President O'Reilly and Council President Wall.

Yes.

So that amendment passes.

However, we will not be able to vote on it this evening because of the change.

Uh Attorney Uh Marcella has looked in the charter, and and given that change, we are going to have to re-advertise it as amended and have it in another date.

We could give it in the next council meeting because we've already been in committee.

Would that be correct?

Council.

Yes, as long as it's re-advertised, yes.

As long as we next council meeting, we can go.

Okay, so we won't take a vote on it.

We'll we'll take a vote on the amended um ordinance in the next council meeting in July.

So if I could have a motion to continue this ordinance, motion to continue.

Second.

All right.

Any discussion?

There being none, clerk, please call the roll.

Councilwoman Gaziano.

Yes.

Councilman Anduar.

Yes.

Councilman Ritz.

Councilman Trafficante.

Yes.

Councilwoman Vazieri.

Yes.

Councilman Campo Piano.

Yes.

Councilman Bernano.

Yes.

Council Vice President Ryan.

Council President Wall.

Yes.

Okay.

That passes.

All right.

Moving on to public comment on undocuted matters.

I know there was a man here who wanted to speak on undocumed matters.

Sir, once again, I'm just going to ask you to state your name and address for the record, and you'll have four minutes to speak.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

My name is Jonathan Stevens, uh, 29 Windsor Road.

In Patuxet.

Um, I'm coming before you tonight with some of our neighbors regarding uh the um animated LED sign that was installed February 6th at one.

Um at the Shriners, uh at one um roads place.

Um I have a master's degree in uh municipal planning from URI.

I practiced as a planning director in Warwick in Cumberland.

I was the economic development director in um uh and in um Newport and also I just recently wrote the comprehensive plan for the town of West Greenwich.

The neighbors are upset about the installation, the sign because it's a National Historic Register district area, and it's a gateway.

There was a perfectly fine wooden sign that was there.

And it was taken out, and uh a new electronic sign was put in.

Um I met with building, and it's clear that that permit was issued an error.

Uh, number one, it's a residential zone, and the maximum area of a sign in a residential zone is six square feet.

This sign is 30 square feet.

And those signs, digital signs are not allowed by right.

You have to get uh a waiver from the zoning board.

And so um, as I looked at the application to the building department, it was clear that um this was an incomplete and somewhat uh I want to put this kindly.

Uh it wasn't very clearly rendered.

There's a black panel where the digital panel is.

And if you looked at it very casually, you might think it's a reader board and not a digital sign.

Uh there's no electrical permit that was pulled.

And this obviously requires uh electricial electrical installation.

So a number of neighbors uh talked to me, and um especially those who are directly affected by this TV set that's going into their living rooms.

We have two neighbors to quickly testify to that effect today.

And we had an objection that was sent by the Patuxa Village Association two months ago.

So it's been four months since this sign went up.

And um, so what I've done if with your permission, I presented I have a packet for each member of the council and the solicitor.

And I and we calling as the findings of fact that there's a timeline which documents all the actions and activities.

Um there's the letter from Patuxet Village Association objecting to the sign.

There's a petition objecting to the sign signed by 147 citizens.

And there's also um a report that I wrote, which documents um the failures of the permitting, uh, cites the sign code.

Um actually has a picture of the application in it, so it's clear what the building department was dealing with.

And also there's a visual impact analysis.

We went up and down all the streets where you could actually see that light.

And um most of these are residential impacts.

Um I appreciate your consideration.

It may not have come to your attention until tonight, and we certainly hope that the administration would take action to enforce its own zoning code.

Um, so I'm not gonna take up any more time.

Thank you, sir.

Motion to enter findings of fact from Jonathan Stevens dated June 15th, 2026 into the record.

All right.

Um I was gonna ask you to just say without rejection, we can enter this packet into the but we already did the promotion in a second.

So um any discussion?

Maybe an unclerk, please follow the roll.

Councilwoman Graziano, yes, councilmanduhar.

Yes, councilman Ritz.

Yes, councilman Trafficante, Councilwoman Zary, yes, Councilman Campo Piano.

Yes, Councilman Bunano, yes, Council Vice President O'Reilly, Council President Wall.

Yes.

Did you have something?

All right, uh director, please.

So in my capacity as um communications director, I just want to say that I am told by the inspections department, the building division, that they have been cited for this and given a last chance before it will go to municipal court, then the court will will deal with this.

So they have been cited for putting up a sign um without approval.

Thank you.

So this may be the first time I've heard of it, but it sounds like inspections has heard of it already.

So it's good.

That's nice to hear.

Um, thank you for bringing that to our attention.

Anybody else in the audience who'd like to?

I know you stepped up.

Absolutely.

Speaking on the same matter.

So um Sarah Glowa 57 Asiola, Warwick, Rhode Island, uh resident of Patuxet Village.

So I serve as the communications chair for the Patuxa Village Association, um, which the PVA is a volunteer-led nonprofit organization that served Patuxa Village for nearly 50 years.

We are dedicated to protecting and preserving the historic character, community, and heritage of the village.

As stewards of this National Historic District, we work with both the cities of Warwick and Cranston on matters that affect the village while supporting beautification efforts, community traditions, and civic engagement that help make Patuxa the special place it is today.

I come here tonight on behalf of the PVA.

Again, echoing what John has just talked about.

So first off, we all want the Shriners to succeed.

This organization, this building, and the history they represent are a valued and wonderful part of our community and our village.

We can continue to preserve the story of the village and the character of this place while simultaneously supporting businesses and community organizations.

One does not replace the other, one does not cancel the other out.

We also want zoning ordinances that help preserve the character of Patuxet Village to be upheld consistently.

And I think our biggest concern is really if this were to move forward, what is that?

What precedent does that set for other businesses in in the area?

Um, so happy to hear that this is has been cited and will be um rectified and want a um collaborative effort to work with the shriners and the local community, John and the neighbors to make sure that uh future signage is upheld to the standards that are set forth.

That's it.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Good evening.

My name is Frank Dimash.

I live at 1100 Outward Avenue in Johnston.

And I am the uh Secretary of Rhode Island China's charities trust who owns the building.

Uh first of all, the sign is less than 16 square feet.

Where they come up with 30 or 50 square feet is beyond me.

Secondly, we did not change any of the footprint from the existing sign that was there.

The old sign had to come out because the posts were rotting out and it was posing a danger.

Uh we um contracted AA sign to um uh erect a sign.

They pulled all the um um permits, they submitted all the plans that were needed, and the uh sign was installed.

Um I I'd like to ask what if the people who are uh contending this, if they know who the shriners are and what we do.

But to give just a little thing, in our school in our building there, we run a dyslexia school, okay, which is free of charge to all kids in the state of Rhode Island.

Now, if the people of Patuxet Village would like to pay more taxes, then maybe the school department in Cranston could hire uh dyslexia teachers to teach these kids instead of coming to our building.

Now, the other thing, it is a residential neighborhood, but directly across us, there's a lawyer's um build uh a house that hires uh that a houses um a lawyer's office.

That's commercial right down the street.

This uh polo pollo local, there's a uh uh liquor store.

So there's a lot of businesses there.

And thirdly, the historical society or the historical part starts on the other side of Rhodes Street, where the um um trolley stop is and the trolley stops belongs to the shrine also.

That's where the um historical society begins, not where one roads place is, not where our building is.

Another thing about the sign, the uh photometrics of the sign, okay, on that sign is nine to 15 feet.

That means that the sign projects the light nine to 15 feet away.

Further away, you could see it because it's lit.

If that if we want the us to turn the sign off because it's it's on at night, then every light, every street light in the city of Cranston should be turned off because you could see those for a mile away.

It doesn't mean it's shining through, but you can see it.

It's lit.

And it's the same thing with our sign.

Our sign is slit, and that's what you see.

But the light is not projecting light.

If the LEDs, they're not flashing.

We're following all the ordinance for uh uh the city of Cranston.

Um it changes every 60 seconds and it's on during working hours.

It closes at nine o'clock.

There's no flashing, and there's no um, and actually uh a lot of members from the city of Cranston had functioned there recently and never said anything about it.

So I if someone has something against the shrine, please bring it up that way.

But do not go um, you know, bring the uh use the sign as uh as an uh objection.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Let me let me just to your point, sir.

Anyone in the audience can make public comment, but it is not gonna be a discussion, it's not gonna be a debate where you confront each other.

You make your public comment, and I appreciate your efforts and the work that the shriners do.

The neighbors have every right to make their public comment as well.

Okay, sir.

Thank you so much.

Hi there, uh Gregory Goens, 2070 Broad Street.

That's uh about a block across from where the sign is for the shriners.

Um, I do appreciate the shriners.

I don't want to turn this into a debate about that.

Um, just speaking to the situation as we see it.

Uh when the sign was first erected, it was running 247.

I'm I'm glad that it's now shutting off at 9 p.m.

Uh with these longer days, that makes it a little bit better.

Uh the sign is very disruptive to those of us who live here.

It will shine directly into my house.

Um, it shines in such an angle, unfortunately, that it hits my living room, bathroom, and my bedroom if I leave it open, the door.

Um, it's very bright.

Uh, I think to compare it to a street light is unfortunately just not the case.

Uh, these things are sort of rather designed to be up on uh highway placements, right?

So they're incredibly bright.

I'm not sure if they're adjustable, but the way that it's been configured has been a consistent new sense.

I first noticed it uh thinking it was an emergency vehicle with the cadence it was flashing at, uh, only to open my windows and realize it was that sign across the street.

Um, so I just wanted to add uh, you know, that it is a real disruption.

It's not just about the historic character, it's certainly not about anyone's opinions of the shriners.

It's really just for me having lived in Providence and Boston, probably the worst light pollution I've ever had to deal with.

So it is just really not appropriate in the neighborhood.

There's nothing else like it.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you, sir.

Absolutely.

You just state your name and address for the record, sir.

Uh John Castellucci, uh 29 Stratford Road.

My house is uh Caddy Corner from the uh Palestine Shrine.

Um, I have a large um you yes, yeah, a little closer.

Okay.

Uh how are you doing, Mayor Cropper Kind?

Yeah.

Um, I'm I'm my house is uh face southward has a southward facing front porch with 13 windows.

Nine of the windows let in light from the sign.

Uh the light, as uh Greg Quines has pointed out, is very disruptive.

My wife likes to say that you can see this sign from the um the International Space Station.

Uh it's so bright.

Uh I don't put any credence in that because she's never been to the International Space Station.

However, uh I want to say that there's there is a process in place for for approval uh of this um of this sort of display, the sort of electronic billboard, and that process was not followed.

Zoning records going back to 2018, uh indicate that there were there were 14 applications for these types of electronic billboards.

Uh 11 were approved, um, two were denied, and one one application was withdrawn.

This sign never went through that process, and that's what I find problematical.

And that's my main concern as a resident.

I feel that as a resident, I and others in the in the neighborhood who object to this sign have effectively been disenfranchised.

And um I I'm hoping that the city moving forward will correct that problem and uh and subject this to the appropriate public hearing.

Thank you.

Thank you, sir.

Anyone else in chambers?

Good evening.

My name's Jenny Leslie.

I live at 27 Post Road in Patuxet.

And even though this sign does the light from this bright, bright sign does not reach over the bridge.

I drive by it quite often, and it's just appalling.

It's just so bright and so much bigger than it should be.

So out of character with the rest of the historic village.

And quite a few of us of my neighbors on the Warwick side detest it just as much as nearby neighbors on the on the Cranston side.

So I just urge you to have them take it down and replace what was there before.

Thank you.

Anyone else in chambers who'd like to speak on undocumented matters.

Hi, it's Marsha Fowler, 35 Melton Avenue in Cranston.

At first, I want to say thank you to all the council people who always get back to me, meet me in person or email me or take my texts.

I really really appreciate it.

You taking the time out of your day.

Um, I'm concerned.

This is about the zoning ordinance, which we spoke about earlier today in person.

Um, I'm concerned that there hasn't been much discussion about a possible 400 new living units in the city.

I'm offered development and generating revenue, and we desperately need it.

Councilman Anderhardt, that has been an important focal point of yours and a much needed one.

If I understood from last week's PowerPoint correctly, the 4.5 million, maybe up closer to $5 million, was based on 2002 families.

So that's what my information is based on.

There will be costs to this, which haven't yet been discussed.

We do know that each unit will have two cans from waste management, garbage and recycling with 202 families.

That's 400 living units.

That's 800 cans.

According to my discussion with John from Department of Public Works, each can cost 50.

So the total will be 40,000.

We can't be sure how many children will move in, so I estimated one per household.

According to school committee reports, which most of you know about this information, each school age student costs the city about $19,000.

400 houses with one child per household multiplied by 19,000 equals 7,600,000.

We haven't heard from waste management on RAT control.

We haven't heard from the police or fire about additional signs or any safety issues.

We haven't heard from the school department about uh which will be directly involved.

We haven't heard from Department of Public Works about how much of a curb will be eliminated for 200 houses, resulting in a reduction on on street parking.

What about stormwater drains?

We have a professional right here in chambers, but she hasn't been asked to give her professional PowerPoint or much information about this information.

Um it's been discussed that this proposal is based on a 1966 ordinance.

I researched this, and from what it reads, it seems that the ordinance actually goes back to 1924.

According to Cranston City Records, in 1924, which I believe is the time period the 1966 ordinance is based on, you would be fined $5 if you drove your horse and buggy over a fire horse, a fire hose.

So I understand the desire to be able to tell constituents how you increased housing and revenue, which is important, but if you changed it to how you added 400 to 800 new cars to the city and areas such as Park Ave and Cranston Ave, would constituents be happy?

So there needs to be a happy, I feel there needs to be a happy medium between revenue and quality of life.

And we just haven't had enough information on this.

Um, these zoning ordinances.

And I do appreciate all your helps.

Thank you.

Thank you.

My name's Melissa Orpin and I live at 185 Warren Avenue.

Stay safe, stay informed.

This isn't about us.

It's about making Cranston the kind of place where you and your family feel secure, heard, and protected.

That's Cranston Police Department's own home page.

I'd like to tell you about an experience that I had as a resident and the actions I took.

The pattern since March 25th, a vehicle has parked nightly in the public dead end at the bottom of Warren Avenue.

It arrives between 8 45 and 10 p.m., parks facing out with no front plates and cuts its lights.

It remains for up to three hours.

Two occupants remain in the vehicle throughout.

This has occurred on 37 of the past 46 weeknights and in late April extended to Fridays as well.

I notice this pattern because of plainly audible base.

The Cranston ordinances prohibit sound plainly audible at 50, 50 feet or more before 10 p.m.

And by anyone other than the operator after 10 p.m.

I was hearing it at 115 feet inside my home through earplugs.

Over three months, I documented 26 nights of plainly audible base at that distance.

With the exception of the base, no voices, conversation, or incidental sounds have been audible during any of these visits.

This is not a single noise complaint.

This is three months of uninterrupted speech sleep and three months of a pattern of activity that at that location that I could set my watch by.

On April 21st, a second vehicle started appearing approximately twice weekly.

It pulls up, one occupant briefly transfers to the other vehicle for about three minutes and it departs.

This is happening 10 feet from my property line and 115 feet from my bedroom window.

This is what I did.

On March 26th, I emailed command staff and received three written commitments that an officer would be dispatched on every call, that the proper summons would be issued, and that beat officers would make regular proactive checks of the street.

On April 23rd, the vehicle had been present for 19 of 25 weeknights.

I had called four times.

Officers responded twice briefly.

No summons was issued.

I submitted full written documentation to command staff and asked what options were available given the self-terminating nature of the violation.

I received no response.

On May 11th, I submitted updated documentation to command staff, the constituent affairs director, and my ward councilman.

I asked whether this pattern was normal behavior for a quiet suburban street.

And what recourse a resident has when an ordinance is structurally unenforceable.

Command staff directed me to call non-emergency.

My ward councilman and the constituent affairs director did not respond to my questions.

When I followed up on May 22nd, the constituent affairs director instructed me to call non-emergency.

My ward councilman replied to the constituent affairs director to thank her for assistance.

Today, June 15th, the vehicle has been present for 80% of week nights over nearly three months, with base documented as plainly audible on 70% of the nights they were present.

My questions for you here tonight.

First, what recourse does a resident have when a noise ordinance is structurally unenforceable?

Three times I was directed to call non-emergency, which is proven ineffective because the violation self-terminates the moments the moment they see headlights coming down the street.

Once I receive no response at all.

Second, is this pattern nightly presence over three months?

Consistent behavioral signatures, regular brief transfers between vehicles, normal behavior for quiet suburban street.

This question also remains unanswered.

Third, if this were happening outside your loved one's bedroom window for three months, and every official they contacted directed them back to the same ineffective mechanism.

Is this the Cranston that you were elected to maintain?

I have a documentation packet available.

May I distribute it?

Yes, you are.

Ma'am, what's the address?

Sorry.

1850.

Warren.

Thank you.

Okay, you may distribute it in your four minutes of your perfect timer.

Your four minutes are right up.

Is there a motion to motion to enter the packet into the record?

Record.

This is motion, a second, any discussion.

There being none, clerk, please call the roll.

Councilwoman Graziano.

Yes.

Councilman Andujar.

Yes.

Councilman Ritz.

Yes.

Councilman Traficante.

Yes.

Councilwoman Vazieri.

Yes.

Councilman Campo Piano.

Yes.

Councilman Banano.

Yes.

Council Vice President Heroyan.

Council President Wall.

I'll get it out.

Yes.

Thank you.

Anyone else in chambers?

Thank you.

Would like to speak on doc undocumente matters.

I see none at this time.

Tom, is there anyone online who would like to speak on undocumented matters?

There's no public comment online.

Okay.

Thank you.

So at this time I'm going to close public comment.

Once again, we're going to move on to the election appointment of city officials.

Um, this would be the appointments to the board of campuses as alternates.

Um, both these were submitted by their respective parties.

Um would you like to no?

I thought you wanted to say something.

Both these uh these nominees that are in there would nominate by the respective parties.

Um I'm gonna take the first one.

It would be the Republican alternate Jason Cates.

Is there a motion to approve?

Motion to approve.

Second.

Any discussion.

There being none, clerk please call roll councilwoman Graziano, yes, councilman Anduar.

Yes, councilman Ritz.

Yes, Consident Traficante, Councilwoman Vazieri, yes, councilman Campo Piano, yes, councilman Bernano, yes, Vice President O'Reilly, Council President Wall.

Yes.

That motion carries.

The next would be the Democratic Alternate, Mr.

William White.

Um Councilman Andah, yes, Mr.

President.

Thank you.

I know we're kind of out of order, but I've worked with Mr.

White uh two summers ago, and um tremendous gentleman.

I'm glad the party nominated him.

Um I want to thank him for his service to this country, and I also want him want to thank him for coming back to public service for the city.

So with that, I may enter a motion to approve.

Second, uh motion made second.

I also uh know Mr.

White is a good honest man.

I couldn't see think of a better person to be in that position.

Um, is there any other discussion?

I see none.

Clerk, please call the roll.

Councilman Graziano, yes, councilman Andor.

Yes, councilman Ritz, Consident Trafficante, yes, councilman Vazieri, yes, council Campo Piano, Councilman Bunano, yes, council vice president, council president Wall.

Yes, gentlemen, congratulations on your appointments.

Oh, we're gonna move on to executive communications.

We're gonna look at the legal analysis, uh legal expense analysis.

So at this time, I'm gonna entertain a motion to uh convene to an executive session pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 42465A 2 to discuss and review litigation and legal expenses.

Can I entertain a motion to return to the regular session?

So moved.

Second.

Okay, Clerk, please call a roll.

Councilman Garziano present.

Oh, yes.

Councilman Anduhar.

Yes.

Councilman Ritz.

Councilman Trafficante.

We did.

Councilman Trafficante.

Councilman Vazier.

Yes.

Councilman Campo Piano.

Yes.

Councilman Bunano.

Yes.

Council Vice President O'Reilly.

Council President Wall.

Yes, that motion carries.

Also entertain a motion to seal the executive session minutes.

So moved.

Second.

Any discussion.

There being none, please call a roll.

Councilman Garziano.

Yes.

Councilman Andor.

Yes.

Councilman Retz.

Yes.

Councilman Trafficanti.

Yes.

Councilman Vizier.

Yes.

Councilman Campo Piano.

Yes.

Councilman Banano.

Yes.

Vice President O'Ryan.

Council President Wall.

Yes.

That motion carries.

Let me just state for the record that there was no votes taken during the executive session.

Okay.

Moving right along, moving on to there is no president communications, council member communications.

The floor belongs to you, Councilman Ander.

Thank you, Mr.

President.

I just wanted to ask the administration, you know, what what's the status of uh anything coming this way, or if we're working, and you know, what the status is of going to be moving forward.

That's all.

Um, in my capacity as director of communications, I would like to communicate to you that there are five checks that are being processed.

Those will be distributed to the businesses, and then that grant will be closed.

Thank you.

Thank you, Director.

That's all I have, Mr.

President.

Any questions?

I see no questions of discussion.

We're going to move on.

We're going to move on to introduction new business.

Without objection, I'd like to take a motion to move all the uh new business to their respective committees.

So moved.

Second.

Yes.

Councilman Anderson.

Yes.

Councilman Ritz.

Yes.

Council Trafficanti.

Yes.

Councilman Vazieri.

Yes.

Cousin Camaviano.

Yes.

Councilman Banano.

Yes.

Council Vice President Horyan.

Council President Wall.

Yes.

Thank you.

Um, before I take a motion to adjourn, um, this evening is our court reporter Ron's uh last day.

I just want to thank him for all the years he served Cranston.

Um because of budgetary reasons.

So thank you very much.

We also have a citation.

Council President.

If I we if you will allow, I have a citation.

I would really appreciate it.

Yes.

I can.

Uh well.

We all know now that it is uh your last day, and uh we enjoy your hard work for so many years and uh all the stuff you've done for us in the council.

And uh I want to thank uh our communications director Renzuli for providing me with this on last minute notice.

So uh we we have it.

So it says uh right here.

Let it be known to the city of Cranson, the city of Council hereby issues the citation to Ron Ronzio in recognition of his many years of dedication service to as the council's longtime trans strips, his exceptional accuracy, professionalism, and steadfast commitment in maintaining public record and having ensure transparency, accountability, and trust in local government through council's meetings and long nights and complex proceedings.

Ron's meticulous work has preserved the history of the council and served residents of Cranston with quite excellence and reliability.

Thank you, Ron, for your service.

Thank you so much, Ron.

Don't step back.

Thank you again.

And Ron, I know that chair always has your name on it, so I don't know.

I guess no one would say anything if it went with all right.

If there's nothing further before this council this evening, this time I'm gonna entertain a motion to adjourn.

So move.

Second.

Is there a second?

All in favor, please signify saying aye.

Aye, opposed, signify by saying nay.

The ayes have it.

The motion carries.

This meeting is adjourned.

Thank you, and good night.