CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
RHODE ISLAND
JOURNAL OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY
8:00 P.M.
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The City Council meets in the Council Chamber on Monday, April 4, 1994, and is called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor Rolland R. Grant.
Present Rolland R. Grant - Mayor )
Joseph S. Larisa, Jr. )
Gerald R. Lynch ) Council Members
Robert D. Sullivan )
Paul E. Lemont ) City Manager
William J. Conley, Jr. ) City Solicitor
Valerie A. Perry ) City Clerk
Absent Norman J. Miranda ) Council Member
(Stephanie Vilaitis, Woods Reporting, 20 Fifth Street, Providence, Rhode Island, is present to record the proceedings of the public hearings)
Invocation is given by Mayor Rolland R. Grant.
Salute to the Flag is led by Councilman Gerald R. Lynch.
Motion made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa, to remove the minutes of the Closed Sessions, March 7, 1994, Crescent Park Beachfront, March 16, 1994, Kelly & Picerne Negotiations and March 21, 1994, Municipal Court Teller Review, from the Consent Calendar. Motion passes 4-0 on a roll-call vote, with Mr. Miranda noted absent.
Motion made by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch, to keep the Closed Sessions of March 7, 1994, March 16, 1994 and March 21, 1994, closed. Motion passes 4-0 on a roll-call vote. Mr. Miranda is noted absent.
Motion made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, to approve the Consent Calendar as amended. Motion passes 4-0 on a roll-call vote. Mr. Miranda is noted absent.
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL JOURNALS
Regular Meeting - March 7, 1994
Closed Session - Crescent Park Beachfront - March 7, 1994
Special Meeting - R.I. Interlocal Risk Pool Insurance Rates
- Negotiations on Crescent Park Property - March 16, 1994
Closed Session - Kelly & Picerne Negotiations - March 16, 1994
* Regular Meeting - March 21, 1994
Closed Session - Municipal Court Teller Review - March 21, 1994
* Special Meeting - Final Passage on Municipal Bonds Ordinance - March 23, 1994
All Regular Sessions approved under CC Items, 4-0. Mr. Miranda is noted absent.
(Permission to advertise)
Alcoholic Beverage License - Class B Full Privilege (Victualer) - Transfer
From: - NE Restaurant Company Limited Partnership
dba - Chili's Grill & Bar
To - NE Restaurant Company, Inc.
dba - Chili's Grill & Bar
Location - 50 Highland Avenue
(Transfer of Stock only)
Unanimously approved.
Libraries Week - April 17 - 23, 1994
Proclamation accepted by Wil Gates.
Armando Medeiros reads a proclamation for Leo Sullivan.
Neighborhood Clean-Up Month - April 1994
Accepted.
Alcohol Awareness Month - April 1994
Alcohol Awareness Week is accepted by Kathy Bennett.
East Providence Business Expo
East Providence Business Expo is accepted by Wil Gates.
LICENSES
Victualling
Applicant - Medco Food Service, Inc.
dba - Roger Clemens Sportsworld
Location - 1050 Willett Avenue
Subject to Police Chief's approval
Subject to Building Inspector's approval
Subject to Health Inspector's approval
John Medeiros, 142 West Street, Attleboro, Massachusetts, is present and sworn.
On motion of Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Larisa, it is voted 4-0 to approve the above license, subject to all approvals. Mr. Miranda is noted absent.
Victualling - Class 3/Not over 25
Applicant - MTJ, Inc.
dba - Subway
Location - 617 Warren Avenue
Subject to Police Chief's approval
Subject to Building Inspector's approval
Subject to Health Inspector's approval
MaryAnn Braga, 24 Old Carriage Road, West Warwick, Rhode Island, is present and sworn.
On motion of Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Larisa, it is voted 4-0 to approve the above license, subject to all approvals. Mr. Miranda is noted absent.
Carnival - May 5, 6, 7 & 8, 1994
Applicant - Carousel Park Commission
Location - Bullocks Point Avenue
Subject to Police Chief's approval
Subject to Building Inspector's approval
Subject to Fire Marshal's approval
Subject to Electrical Inspector's approval
Rosa Larisa, 77 Argyle Avenue, is present and sworn.
Approved 4-0, subject to all approvals on motion of Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Lynch. Mr. Miranda is noted absent.
Carnival - April 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 1994
Applicant - East Providence Police Beneficial Association
Location - Corner of New Road/Newport Avenue
Subject to Police Chief's approval
Subject to Building Inspector's approval
Subject to Fire Marshal's approval
Subject to Electrical Inspector's approval
Stephen Crowshaw, President of the East Providence Police Beneficial Association, is present and sworn.
Approved 3-0-1, on a roll-call vote, subject to all approvals on motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Sullivan. Mr. Miranda is noted absent.
Roll-call vote as follows:
Mr. Larisa Aye
Mr. Lynch Aye
Mr. Sullivan Aye
Mayor Grant Abstain
Motion passes 3-0-1.
City Clerk
By Valerie A. Perry
Requesting Amendment to February 7, 1994 Council Minutes
At the request of the City Clerk, the minutes of the February 7, 1994 City Council meeting are amended as follows:
A motion to amend the minutes as follows:
Book 18, Page 38 of the February 7, 1994 Council minutes, under City Official Reports, Public Works:
#1. Motion to approve made by Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Larisa, and voted 5-0.
#2. Julia Forgue, Public Works Director, addresses the Council. Mr. Lynch says he is not prepared to vote on this tonight and will abstain. Mr. Conley says this is more of a recording of informational nature. Mr. Lynch says he has not had enough time to look over the documentation and will abstain from voting. After further discussion, motion to approve is made by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and voted 4-0-1, with Mr. Lynch abstaining.
A motion to approve the February 7, 1994 minutes as amended.
Law Department
By William J. Conley, Jr.
Re: Representation of School Department and School Committee
Mr. Conley addresses the Council regarding a recent Ethics Commission ruling regarding his representation of the School Department and School Committee. Mr. Larisa suggests working on a compromise and says he will report back to the Council after conferring with Mr. Conley and the School Committee. Motion made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa, and voted 4-0 to accept the report as information.
Finance Department/Purchasing Department
By John M. Andrews, Purchasing Agent
Requesting approval to award a lease/purchase agreement to low bidder Security Capital Corporation at $2,581.02/month for eighty-four (84) months, with direction by the City to purchase the three (3) trucks from low bidder Rhode Island Mack Truck at $189,350.52 total.
John Andrews, Purchasing Agent, addresses the Council on the bid.
David Dolman, Highway Superintendent, answers questions from the Council regarding the trucks to be purchased.
Richard Cook of East Providence, addresses the Council and recommends the bid be approved.
Approved 4-0 on motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Sullivan. Mr. Miranda is noted absent.
The Claims Committee report is received as information on motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa on a 4-0 vote. Mr. Miranda is noted absent.
(See Council file for report)
(By Mayor Rolland R. Grant)
1. East Providence Business Expo
Mayor Grant speaks on the upcoming Business Expo, scheduled for April 19, 1994.
2. Neighborhood Clean-Up Month
Mayor Grant states that April is Neighborhood Clean-up month, and Earth Day is scheduled for April 23, 1994.
He urges residents to get involved and spruce up their neighborhoods.
(By Councilman Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.)
Senior Citizen Advisory Board Appointments
Mr. Larisa asks for volunteers to come forward to serve on the Senior Citizens' Advisory Board.
1. * RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO SEEK FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION PROGRAM FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A PARCEL OF LAND ACROSS FROM THE CRESCENT PARK CAROUSEL ADJACENT TO BAYSIDE PARK REFERRED TO AS BEACHFRONT PROPERTY IN RESOLUTION NO. 43.
(Requested by Councilman Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.)
RESOLVE NO. 46
The above-entitled resolution is introduced and, on motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Sullivan and on a 4-0 vote; is adopted. Mr. Miranda is noted absent.
2. * RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO SEEK FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND SHORELINE ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A PARCEL OF LAND ACROSS FROM THE CRESCENT PARK CAROUSEL ADJACENT TO BAYSIDE PARK REFERRED TO AS BEACHFRONT PROPERTY IN RESOLUTION NO. 43.
(Requested by Councilman Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.)
RESOLVE NO. 47
The above-entitled resolution is introduced and, on motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch and on a 4-0 vote; is adopted. Mr. Miranda is noted absent.
3. * RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO SEEK FUNDING BY SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A PARCEL OF LAND ACROSS FROM CRESCENT PARK CAROUSEL ADJACENT TO BAYSIDE PARK REFERRED TO AS BEACHFRONT PROPERTY IN RESOLUTION NO. 43.
(Requested by Councilman Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.)
RESOLVE NO. 48
The above-entitled resolution is introduced and, on motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch and on a 4-0 vote; is adopted. Mr. Miranda is noted absent.
* AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 11 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1987, AS AMENDED ENTITLED "PERSONNEL, PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT", which amends Section I. Subsection (c) of Section 11-73 entitled "Certain practices prohibited."
(Requested by Law Department)
(If given first passage can be referred to the next regular Council meeting to be held April 18, 1994, for hearing and consideration of final passage)
The above-entitled ordinance is introduced and, on motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa and on a 4-0 vote, is given first passage and referred to the next regular Council meeting to be held on April 18, 1994, for a public hearing and consideration of final passage. Mr. Miranda is noted absent.
(By Mayor Rolland R. Grant)
Canvassing Authority
R Daniel Pontrelli 28 Legion Way 02915
Mayor Grant reappoints Daniel Pontrelli as Chairman of the Canvassing authority.
Conservation Commission
Paul S. Capaldo 72 Circuit Drive 02915
On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa and on a 4-0 vote, Paul S. Capaldo is reappointed to the above Commission. Mr. Miranda is noted absent.
(By Norman J. Miranda)
Coastal Resources Management Commission
N George Redman 234 Mauran Avenue 02914
On motion of Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Lynch, it is voted 4-0 to appoint George Redman to the above Commission. Mr. Miranda is noted absent.
(By Councilman Robert D. Sullivan)
Coastal Resources Management Commission
Martin Stetalavich 71 White Avenue 02915
Raymond Gadouas 1 Dyer Avenue 02915
Ronald Mathers 44 Cove Street 02915
On motion of Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Larisa, it is voted 4-0 to appoint Martin Stetalavich, Raymond Gadouas and Ronald Mathers to the above Commission. Mr. Miranda is noted absent.
Juvenile Hearing Board (To fill unexpired term of Michael Farley - resignation received 3/30/94)
Term to begin April 7, 1994 through November 1, 1994
James Silva 55 Firglade Avenue 02915
James Silva is appointed to replace Michael Farley on the above Board on motion of Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Lynch. Vote is 4-0 with Mr. Miranda noted absent.
Library Board of Trustees
opening By Wilfrid L. Gates, Chairman
Re: Requesting to address the Council on the celebrations planned at the Library branches in honor of their re-openings.
Wilfrid Gates, Chairman of the Library Board of Trustees, updates the Council on the planned celebration for Library Week.
Meeting adjourned 9:10 P.M.
Attest:
Valerie A. Perry
City Clerk
Approved:__________________________________