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Council approves bundled licenses, a liquor license (4–0, one recusal) and capital appropriation for City Hall windows
Summary
At the June 16 meeting the council bundled and approved seven non‑public‑hearing license items, granted a liquor license by a 4–0 vote with one recusal, and approved an ordinance appropriating $482,545 in unallocated capital for City Hall window replacement.
The East Providence City Council approved several routine items on June 16.
Licenses and special events: The council bundled seven non‑public‑hearing license items (including one‑day entertainment licenses, a new solicitor for solar, mobile food truck/tavern license and a hawker/Sunday holiday license) and approved them by voice vote after a motion to bundle.
Liquor license: In a public hearing for a restaurant liquor license for Ryan Resendes (95 Holdings LLC, 95 Warren Ave), one council member recused under Rhode Island General Laws 36‑14‑6 due to a personal business interest. With no public opposition, the council approved the liquor license 4–0 with one recusal.
City Hall windows appropriation: The council held a public hearing and approved an ordinance to appropriate $482,545 in unallocated capital for exterior window replacement at City Hall. Council members noted the contract award resolution could not be considered at the same meeting due to posting/advertising requirements and that the contract award will be handled at a future meeting.
Adjournment: The council adjourned following the listed business.
