CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
RHODE ISLAND
JOURNAL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
8:00 P.M.
The City Council meets in the Council Chamber on Monday, January 9, 1995, 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
Norman J. Miranda )
Robert D. Sullivan )
Paul E. Lemont ) City Manager
William J. Conley, Jr. ) City solicitor
Valerie A. Perry ) City Clerk
(Nancy Lyons, Woods Reporting, 20 Fifth Street, Providence, Rhode Island is present to record the proceedings of the public hearings)
Invocation is given by Councilman Norman J. Miranda.
Salute to the Flag is led by Councilman Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.
TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR
All items with the initials "CC" are considered to be of a routine and noncontroversial nature by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion.
There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered in its normal sequence on the docket.
On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, it is voted to approve the Consent Calendar.
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL JOURNALS
Special Meeting - Personnel - November 28, 1994
Organizational Meeting - December 1, 1994
Regular Meeting - December 5, 1994
Unanimously approved.
(Permission to advertise)
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE - Class A (Package Store)
Applicant - Maxi Drug, Inc.
dba - Brooks Pharmacy #32
Location - 242 Taunton Avenue
Subject to approvals from:
Chief of Police, Building Inspector
Unanimously approved.
Burial Ground Trust Fund (Perpetual Care) - $200 submitted by Anne Margaret Neal, 40 Orchard Avenue, Wakefield, Rhode Island 02879, for lot #163 South Half - Aanonsen, in Little Neck Cemetery - Acceptance Requested
Accepted.
Tag Day - January 11 & 14, 1995
Applicant - Riverside Hockey League
c/o Shawn McCarthy
Location - East Providence
Subject to approvals from:
Chief of Police
Unanimously approved.
ORDINANCES - (Given first passage December 19, 1994)
Advertised - Providence Journal - December 22, 1994
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 11-236 entitled "Service Retirement Annuity.", adding thereto the following:
(e) Effective November 1, 1994, those members who retired from, service between 1962 and 1984 shall receive an increase of $900.00 per member except in the case of a widowed member whose increase shall be $600.00 per year. Those members who retired from service prior to 1962 shall receive and increase of $600.00 per member per year.
(Requested by City Manager)
Mr. Conley states that the ordinance is being reintroduced for First passage because of some amended language. Motion made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa, to defer the ordinance. Motion passes unanimously on a roll-call vote.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 18 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.", which amends Article I entitled "In General.", Subsection 18-13 entitled "Traffic Fines."
(Requested by Councilman Robert D. Sullivan)
The above-entitled ordinances, referred to this time and place for a public hearing and consideration of final passage, is called for hearing.
There are no persons present who wish to be heard.
On motion of Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, said ordinance is adopted.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 18 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.", which amends Article VII entitled "Operation of Vehicles.", Subsection 18-224 entitled "Certain trucks restricted on certain streets.", adding thereto the following:
Carlton Avenue
(Requested by Director of Public Works)
The above-entitled ordinance referred to this time and place for a public hearing and consideration of final passage, is called for hearing.
There are no persons present who wish to be heard .
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Lynch, and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, said ordinance is adopted.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE - Class B Limited (Victualer)
Applicant - Uncle Tony's Pizza of Newport Avenue, Inc.
Location - 141 Newport Avenue
Subject to approvals from:
Chief of Police, Building Inspector, Health Inspector
Advertised - East Providence Post - December 8, 15, 1994
Mr. Lynch makes a motion to defer the license until the City Manager and Finance Director can determine what taxes are owed. Mr. Larisa seconds the motion, which passes unanimously on a roll call vote.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS RESUME SITTING AS CITY COUNCIL
Reorganization - Public Works Department
Mr. Lemont states that the Charter requires the City Council to approve any changes in the Public Works Department. He presents a plan to reorganize the Department, which would add a Deputy Director and change the Traffic Engineer position to that of Assistant City Engineer. The Traffic Engineering Division would be merged with Highway.
Council Consent is given to Ali Khorasani to speak. Mr. Khorasani is sworn and addresses the Council. Mr. Khorasani disagrees with the plan and says the traffic volumes have not decreased and his functions are not as simple as Mr. Lemont explains.
Mr. Lynch states that this is a personnel matter and it should not be before the Council.
After much more discussion between Mr. Khorasani and the Council, a motion is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa, to allow the Law Department to draft an ordinance pertaining to the proposed changes. Motion passes unanimously on a roll-call vote.
Mayor Grant states that the request from representatives of the Rhode Island Youth Soccer League will be deferred to the next meeting.
Planning Department
By Jeanne Boyle, Planning Director
Memo dated 12-13-94 to City Council from the Planning Board Re: Sunnybrook Estates, Preliminary Subdivision
Item withdrawn. Addendum on page 7 of docket.
East Providence Harbor Management Commission
By John E. Rebello, Jr., Secretary
Re: Commission Resignations and Harbormaster Budget
Resignation of S. Bruce Dufresne and William Gallagher
Received as information.
1995 proposed Harbormaster budget, accepted by the Commission at the December 21, 1994 meeting. Commission recommends approval as proposed.
Mr. Lemont speaks on the 1995 proposed Harbormaster budget. He says that an additional $2,000 is needed to insure the Harbormaster and Assistants, and that cost has not been budgeted in the City budget this year. He proposes an additional 50% premium for moorings of non-residents to make up the $2,000. Mr. Larisa says he doesn't see any reason to raise the fees so much, and after further discussion, it is decided that Mr. Lemont will revisit the issue with the Harbor Commission and get back to the Council with a recommendation.
Motion is made by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch, to accept the report and have the City Manager check with the Interlocal Risk Management Trust about insurance for the Harbormaster and Assistants and come back to the Council with a report. The motion passes 5-0.
Meeting recesses at 9:05 P.M. and reconvenes at 9:12 P.M. with all Council members present.
Planning Board
By Peter G. Poland, Secretary
Re: Offer of Land Donation by Maria S. Saunders
Map 505, Block 3, Parcel 6
Jeanne Boyle reports that the Planning Board recommends an offer of land located adjacent to the Ten Mile River be declined because the area is made up of wetlands. Motion to decline the offer is made by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, and voted 5-0.
The report from the Claims Committee is unanimously received as information on motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa.
(See Council file for report)
(By Robert D. Sullivan)
Enterprise Zone
Jim Moran of the Planning Department gives a presentation on the Enterprise Zone. After the presentation, Mr. Sullivan makes a motion for the establishment of an Enterprise Zone Commission, comprised of members of the City Council, Chamber of Commerce, City Manager and staff, and a person from each ward appointed by each Council member. Mr. Miranda seconds the motion, which passes 5-0.
Council Consent is given to Wil Gates, President of the East Providence Chamber of Commerce, who speaks on the Enterprise Zone. He says Narragansett Electric has offered all its resources to the City for the Enterprise Zone.
Traffic Problem - Watters School - Hoppin Avenue
Mr. Sullivan states that he received a letter from the Principal at Watters School concerning traffic problems in the area of the school. He asks the City Clerk to write letters to all the home owners in the area notifying them of a meeting to be
held on January 19, 1995, at 7:00 P.M. at the Watters School, and to also notify the Police Department.
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 11-236 entitled "Service Retirement Annuity.", adding thereto the following:
(e) Effective November 1, 1994, those members who retired from service between 1962 and 1984, shall receive an increase of $900.00 per member per year except in the case of a widowed member whose increase shall be $600.00 per year, excepting those members who are receiving an annual cost of living adjustment. Those members who retired from service prior to 1962 shall receive an increase of $600.00 per member per year.
(Requested by City Manager)
(If given first passage can be referred to the next regular Council meeting to be held on January 17, 1995, for a public 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 unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, is given first passage and is referred to the next regular Council meeting to be held on January 17, 1995, for a public hearing and consideration of final passage.
(By Councilman Gerald R. Lynch)
Personnel Hearing Board
Geraldine M. Crooks 21 Vista Drive 02916
On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is voted to appoint Geraldine M. Crooks to the above board.
Carousel Commission
Aldor Cloutier 1 Frederick Street Apt #105 02916
On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is voted to appoint Aldor Cloutier to the above Commission.
(By Councilman Norman J. Miranda)
Library Board of Trustees
Helio Melo 1187 So Broadway 02914
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, it is voted to appoint Helio Melo to the above Board.
Mayor Grant congratulates Mr. Larisa on his new job with Governor Almond.
American Youth Soccer Organization
By Mark A. Shaw, Regional Treasurer
Requesting to address the Council to discuss the need for Soccer fields within the City of East Providence.
Planning Department
By Jeanne Boyle, Director of Planning
Re: Sunnybrook Estates
Item was inadvertently put on docket. Deferred to subsequent meeting.
Withdrawn by Jeanne Boyle, Director of Planning.
Meeting is adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
Attest:
Valerie A. Perry
City Clerk
Approved:____________________________