Providence Committee on Finance-Tuesday, July 8, 2025-5:30 PM

July 08, 2025

Call to Order and Roll Call

21:48 - 22:43

The meeting is called to order, and the clerk conducts a roll call to establish a quorum. The chair also recognizes visiting council members and staff present for the evening.

Agenda Item 1: Capital Improvement Plan Ordinance (FY 2025-2029)

22:43 - 23:29

The committee considers an ordinance regarding the capital improvement plan for fiscal years 2025 through 2029. The chair notes it is a housekeeping matter and moves to remove it from the agenda, which is approved.

Motion to Take Items Out of Order

23:29 - 23:52

The committee votes to take certain items out of order, specifically items six, seven, and eight. The motion is made, seconded, and approved.

Agenda Item 6: Reappointment of Annie Akin Polarin to the Providence Human Relations Commission

23:52 - 28:09

The committee considers the reappointment of Annie Akin Polarin to the Providence Human Relations Commission. After a brief interview and discussion of her background, the committee votes to recommend approval.

Agenda Item 7: Reappointment of Cherry O'Gallaway to the Providence Human Relations Commission

28:09 - 31:39

The committee reviews the reappointment of Cherry O'Gallaway to the Providence Human Relations Commission. O'Gallaway discusses her background in education and finance, and the committee votes to recommend her approval.

Agenda Item 8: Reappointment of Kenisha Book to the Providence Human Relations Commission

31:39 - 34:44

The committee considers the reappointment of Kenisha Book to the Providence Human Relations Commission. She shares her experience working in social services and her desire to continue advocating for her community, leading to a vote of approval.

Motion to Take Items Three through Five Out of Order

34:44 - 35:17

The committee votes to take items three through five out of order to address Board of Contract and Supply matters. The motion is made, seconded, and approved.

Agenda Item 3: Contract Award to USI Insurance Services LLC

35:17 - 49:13

The committee discusses a contract award of $590,000 to USI Insurance Services LLC for health care consulting services. Representatives explain the bidding process, why USI was selected over lower commission-based bidders, and the committee votes to approve the contract.

Agenda Item 4: Contract Award to Rehrig Pacific Company

49:13 - 01:28:14

The committee reviews a contract award of $7,689,450 to Rehrig Pacific Company for new trash and recycling carts. Officials discuss the financing terms, the physical specifications of the carts, and how the new carts will help improve the city's recycling rates before voting to approve the award.

Agenda Item 5: Contract Award to Markon Service Company

01:28:14 - 01:49:24

The committee considers a contract award of $1,326,836 to Markon Service Company for improvements at the Homeland Community Center. Staff explain that the lowest bidder was disqualified for failing to submit alternate and unit prices, and the committee votes to approve the award.

Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Discussion - Overview and Finance Department

01:49:24 - 02:23:47

The Finance Director presents an overview of the proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal years 2025 through 2029. The discussion covers the holistic approach taken to track projects, internal system improvements, and the timeline for future bond issuances.

Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Discussion - Department of Art, Culture, and Tourism

02:23:47 - 02:43:49

Representatives from the Department of Art, Culture, and Tourism present their portion of the Capital Improvement Plan. They discuss landmark public art projects, gateway installations, and the sidewalk tattoo project, explaining how their funding is allocated across different bond series.

Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Discussion - Parks Department

02:43:49 - 03:17:02

The Superintendent of Parks presents the department's capital project list, highlighting renovations at various city parks and water parks. The committee discusses specific park improvements, funding sources, and the coordination between forestry and sidewalk repairs before adjourning the discussion.

Speaker 0

21:48 - 21:58

Yeah. Yes. Easy. My name is Helen Anthony. I'm the chair of Radio Finance.

Speaker 0

21:58 - 22:08

I'm calling to order our regular meeting on Tuesday, July eighth, nine twenty five at 05:36PM. Madam clerk, will the police call the law?

Speaker 1

22:08 - 22:18

Chairwoman Henry Bantoni? Present. Vice chairman James Taylor is absent. Consular Sue Anton Brown, stay here. Consular Jose Abreth is absent.

Speaker 1

22:18 - 22:19

Consular Miguel Sanchez?

Speaker 2

22:19 - 22:20

Present.

Speaker 3

22:20 - 22:21

You have three present, two absent.

Speaker 1

22:21 - 22:22

You have a problem.

Speaker 0

22:22 - 22:43

Thank you. I'd also like to recognize that we're joined this evening by counselors, Shelby Peterson. Thank you so much for coming. We also are joined by Ken Chavarini from the city's office saying we're coming. We have and Dominic Legion, our wonderful clerk.

Speaker 0

22:43 - 22:56

So our staff tonight, thank you very much. And with that, I would like to have agenda item number one, please. Item number one.

Speaker 1

22:56 - 23:02

An ordinance will be the capital improvement plan for fiscal years 2025 through 2029.

Speaker 0

23:02 - 23:21

Okay. It's it's a housekeeping matter. We have had this on our agenda. For some reason, we have a new CIP, so there's no reason that we need to have this be on our agenda any longer. I wonder if I've got a motion to Second.

Speaker 0

23:21 - 23:28

Motion made by councilor Anabas, seconded by councilor Sanfas. All in favor? Aye. All opposed? Thank very much.

Speaker 0

23:29 - 23:48

We are gonna take some items out of order this evening. I would like to take items number six, the May 1 this evening. I have a motion to take these items out of order. Second. Motion made by councilor Ingerboss, seconded by councilor Sanchez.

Speaker 0

23:48 - 23:52

All in favor? Aye. Aye. All opposed? Madam clerk, if

Speaker 1

23:52 - 24:40

you could continue to attend item number six. Item number six. Communication from his honor, the mayor, dated 06/10/2025, informing the honorable members of the city council that was doing sections three zero two b and 11 o three of the Providence Home Brew Charter of 1980 as amended and public law chapter 45 dash 50, sections one through 31 passed in 1987. He is this day reappointing Annie Akin Polarin of 616 Charles Street, Providence, Florida 02904 as a member of the Providence Human Relations Commission for a term to expire on 01/31/2028 and respectfully submit the same for your approval.

Speaker 0

24:41 - 24:52

Mister Akin Laura Lauren, I go back to saying that if you wouldn't mind coming to the table and standing, and we will swear you in. So it's your right hand. You swear on

Speaker 1

24:52 - 24:53

the penalty of perjury that

Speaker 0

24:53 - 24:56

the testimony of wrath begins to truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

Speaker 4

24:56 - 24:56

I do.

Speaker 3

24:56 - 24:58

Please state your name again to the right.

Speaker 5

24:58 - 25:00

I'll need that. It's alarm.

Speaker 0

25:01 - 25:09

Okay. Thank you very much. Have a seat. Thank you. Appreciate you coming this evening.

Speaker 4

25:09 - 25:09

Thank you

Speaker 6

25:09 - 25:11

very much. We also appreciate

Speaker 0

25:11 - 25:22

the fact that we would like to serve on the Providence Human Relations of. I'm wondering if you might tell us a little bit about yourself and about why it is you would like to serve on.

Speaker 5

25:23 - 25:41

I'm a Providence native born and raised. My father, I've watched him get vaccinated tirelessly. So it's something that's in my blood. I followed his footsteps of doing community service. You know, for the city that I love, you're giving the chance to, you give back help those with me after me.

Speaker 5

25:41 - 25:57

Those are still around me and choose to stay. It's just one of those things that it was a no brainer when I was asked to come up with my blood. So it's just continuing the journey. Something that's been made. I really can't can't say anything else.

Speaker 5

25:57 - 26:00

It's really just it's a joy for me. It brings peace to mind.

Speaker 0

26:01 - 26:12

She bet. Many members. Any questions that you have? Any comments you'd like to make? Thank you so much for being willing to serve.

Speaker 0

26:12 - 26:15

Can you talk a little bit about why this commission in particular?

Speaker 5

26:16 - 26:49

So, generally, I would file a commission already in the past my past term. So with the work that we've done in that previous term, it wasn't forced to come back on. A lot of the work that we do as part of the people that we serve of Providence, the issues that we face and that we address to the best of our abilities with the resources that we have, they hit near and dear. And then just the people that I work with on that news relations committee, you can tell that everyone on that board really do care about people problems. There's

Speaker 4

26:49 - 26:50

no slackers on the team,

Speaker 5

26:51 - 27:02

and I enjoy working with them. And when you enjoy the people you work with, it makes you wanna come back more. And I like what they do. I like the Stanford. I'm not gonna test that.

Speaker 5

27:02 - 27:13

They're doing a great job with. So test that alone. You know? I wish we could have more people, but, you know, we're limited to what we have. And, yeah, the the speech box is definitely speech box.

Speaker 0

27:16 - 27:29

Wonderful. Well, your your resume is very impressive. Cindy, and we appreciate the fact that you've had so many effects in particular leadership activities. I'd

Speaker 6

27:29 - 27:29

have

Speaker 0

27:29 - 27:39

to say that if we look forward, we'll play the best on the end of it on this submission, we appreciate your willingness to serve. With that, is there a motion?

Speaker 7

27:40 - 27:40

Speaker 0

27:42 - 27:50

Second. And a motion to approve made by councilor Sanchez, seconded by council Vanderbaugh. All in favor? Aye. Aye.

Speaker 0

27:50 - 28:04

All opposed? We will recommend your approval to the city council. And, again, we really appreciate that. We have our next meeting, and we'll pass it over on your appointment as well. But I would think that there wouldn't be any problem.

Speaker 0

28:04 - 28:06

We really appreciate your problem this evening.

Speaker 4

28:06 - 28:07

Thank you.

Speaker 0

28:07 - 28:08

Thank you. Alright.

Speaker 4

28:08 - 28:08

Take care.

Speaker 0

28:09 - 28:14

And for if you would please read the item number seven.

Speaker 1

28:14 - 28:57

Item number seven. Communication from Hisana, the mayor dated 06/10/2025 informing the honorable members of the city council that postponing sections three zero two b and 11 o three of the Providence County Charter of 1980 as amended and public law chapter 45 dash 50, sections one through 31, passed in 1987. He is these days reappointing Cherry O'Gallaway of 47 Lutheran Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island 02907 as a member of the Providence Human Relations Commission for a term to expire on 01/31/2028 and respectfully submit the same for your approval.

Speaker 0

28:58 - 29:12

Scan away. If you don't mind, can we reach at the end of the table, and we will swear you in till you stand, and we will swear you in if you have a problem. Yes, ma'am. Yes. We are under penalty of curfew that the testimony you're about to tell us the truth.

Speaker 0

29:18 - 29:34

Thank you so much, Leslie. Thank you so much for joining us. We also have your resume in front of us. And, yes, I'm just gonna ask. So this is a reappointment.

Speaker 0

29:34 - 29:40

It is a reappointment. Yes. Wonderful. So tell us why you would like to continue serving on the given relations.

Speaker 8

29:40 - 30:12

I live in Providence, and my children have been raised here for the past twenty years. And the beauty about Providence is just the diversity that we think that we have and the support that's necessary within that to make sure that the diversity is supported. And, also, just being with a group of people who we are a kid that office, the education, the workshops for people to understand that within differences, there's good acceptance. So the important part, the part of the commission is to make sure that everybody understands that.