Minutes

Semi-Monthly Meeting — Full Council — Tuesday, April 28, 2026; 6:00 p.m.
Administration Building, Conference Room A, One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI

 

In accordance with notice to members of the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council, a meeting was held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. located at the Administration Building, Conference Room A, One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI.

Members Present
Raymond Coia, Chair
Patricia Reynolds
Ronald Gagnon, DEM
Joe Russolino
Steven Izzi
Michael Reuter, DPM

Members Excused:
Kevin Flynn

Staff Present
Richard Lucia, Environmental Engineer IV
Tom Fitzpatrick, Environmental Engineer II
Anthony DeSisto, Legal Counsel
Laura Dwyer, Education/Information Coor - remote
Ryan Moore, IT
Lisa Turner, Recording Secretary

 

1. CALL TO ORDER

Chair Coia called the meeting to order at 6:25 p.m.

2. Review/Action of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting, April 14, 2026

Council Discussion and Motion:

• Motion: Mr. Russolino
• Seconded: Mr. Izzi
• Motion carried on unanimous voice vote.

3. Subcommittee Reports

Ms. Miguel reported the following:

• ROW Subcommittee met at 5:30 p.m. and discussed the proposed Buttonwoods ROW. The matter was continued for legal counsel to review the record to determine the next step.

4. Staff Reports

Ms. Miguel reported the following:

• Jeff Willis, Executive Director, was at a Senate Finance Hearing at the State House.

5. Applications which have been Out To Notice for 30-Days and are before the Council for Review and Action:

2025-08-070 TRITON TERMINALING, LLC -- Removal repair, rehabilitation and replacement of numerous industrial structures. Structures include timber supported and framed structures such as catwalks, dolphins and abandoned support bents. Structures will be reorganized and replaced with steel piles and steel supports. Additionally, a steel framed drip pan is proposed to be installed beneath the pipeline manifold hookup. Located at plat55, lot 16 and 17; 520 Allens Avenue, Providence, RI.

Sworn in and identified for the record:

• Michael Sullivan of Triton Terminaling
• Kaitlyn Cross of Foth

Mr. Fitzpatrick addressed the Council and explained that the project is to rehabilitate a commercial petroleum offloading facility located in the Providence River and that the proposed work will substantially reduce the number of pilings as well as the footprint of the catwalk. Mr. Fitzpatrick explained that minor, in-kind, repairs are proposed for the dock as well as a new steel drip plan beneath the manifold hookup assembly. Mr. Fitzpatrick stated that there were no objections/comments received during the public notice period and that no variances were required. Mr. Fitzpatrick concluded by saying that there would be a substantial reduction in the footprint over the river and the staff supported the project.

There were no questions for Mr. Fitzpatrick from the Council.

Mr. Lucia stated that if the Council approved the application, there was an additional stipulation added involving the removal of creosote piles. The applicant agreed to the stipulation as well as a post project underwater survey.

Ms. Cross clarified the post underwater survey requirements.

Nothing further from applicant.
Nothing further from Council.

No public comment.

Council Discussion and Motion:

• Motion: Mr. Izzi motioned to approve the application based on the testimony of the staff, the findings in the staff report, and the testimony of the applicant.
• Second: Mr. Gagnon

Chair Coia did a roll call vote:
Mr. Izzi Aye
Mr. Gagnon Aye
Mr. Russolino Aye
Ms. Reynolds Aye
Dr. Reuter Aye
Chair Coia Aye

Outcome: Motion passed and application is approved.

6. Request for Executive Session pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5 (a)(2), litigation updates on the following cases:

(1) Wilkes, et. als. v. CRMC, C.A. No.: PC-2024-05027 (Raso aquaculture application);
(2) RISA v. CRMC, C.A. No.: 2024-00194 (Troiano aquaculture application).

Motion to Enter Executive Session:

• Motion: Mr. Izzi
• Second: Mr. Russolino

Roll call vote:
Mr. Izzi Aye
Mr. Gagnon Aye
Mr. Russolino Aye
Ms. Reynolds Aye
Dr. Reuter Aye
Chair Coia Aye

Outcome: Motion to Enter Executive Session passed.

Motion to seal the minutes:

• Motion: Ms. Reynolds
• Second: Mr. Izzi

Mr. Izzi Aye
Mr. Gagnon Aye
Mr. Russolino Aye
Ms. Reynolds Aye
Dr. Reuter Aye
Chair Coia Aye

Outcome: Motion to seal the minutes passed unanimously.

7. Action on items discussed in Executive Session.

Motion to seal the minutes:

• Motion: Dr. Reuter motioned for the Council to authorize Attorney DeSisto to act in accordance with the directives and vote taken at the Executive Session.
• Second: Mr. Izzi

Mr. Izzi Aye
Mr. Gagnon Aye
Mr. Russolino Aye
Ms. Reynolds Aye
Dr. Reuter Aye
Chair Coia Aye

Outcome: Motion to authorize Legal Counsel to act in directive of Executive Session passed unanimously.

9. ADJOURN

Motion to adjourn:
Motion: Ms. Izzi
Second: Mr. Gagnon

Motion to adjourn approved on a unanimous voice vote.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 pm.

 

Minutes respectfully submitted,
Lisa A. Turner, Recording Secretary