Cranston public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special City Council Meeting
The City Council held a special meeting to review a proposal by Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins to replace the Budlong Pool. The Mayor's representatives presented a plan for a new $3-$3.5 million pool as an alternative to $5 million in repairs. No final decision was made; the item was referred to the October Finance Committee agenda.
- Approved motion to take agenda items out of order to group public comments (6-0)
- Referred Budlong Pool proposal to the October Finance Committee agenda
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council approved several tax interest waivers and abatements for real estate, motor vehicles, and tangible property. The council also officially named a city park 'Itri Park' and re-appointed Carlos D. Zambrano to the Zoning Board of Review. Public comment was held regarding the future of Budlong Pool.
- Approved July 2023 Tax Interest Waiver Approvals (7-0)
- Approved July 2023 Tax Interest Waiver Denials (7-0)
- Approved Real Estate Tax Abatements (7-0)
- Approved Motor Vehicle Tax Abatements (7-0)
- Approved Tangible Tax Abatements (7-0)
- Approved ordinance to use Police Impact Fees for Police Rent (7-0)
- Approved naming the park at Cranston St, Park Ave, and Phenix Ave 'Itri Park' (7-0)
- Re-appointed Carlos D. Zambrano to the Zoning Board of Review (5-1)
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council approved a zoning change for 0 Bedson Road and a one-year service extension for Detective Anthony Massimino. The council also approved tax interest waivers and an ordinance regarding poles relocation. Residents spoke in opposition to the Mayor's plan to replace Budlong Pool with a smaller facility.
- Approved minutes of June 26, 2023 meeting (6-0)
- Approved Tax Interest Waiver Approvals (6-0)
- Approved ordinance amending Chapter 15 regarding Poles Relocation (6-0)
- Approved zoning change for 0 Bedson Road, AP 4, Lots 2606-2609 (6-0)
- Approved one-year service continuation for Detective Anthony Massimino (6-0)