CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
RHODE ISLAND
JOURNAL OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY
The City Council meets in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, April 16, 1996, and is called to order at 8:05 P.M. by Mayor Rolland R. Grant.
Present: Rolland R. Grant ) Mayor
Joseph S. Larisa, Jr. ) Council Members
Gerald R. Lynch )
Norman J. Miranda )
Robert D. Sullivan )
Paul E. Lemont ) City Manager
William J. Conley, Jr. ) City Solicitor
Mary Gadouas ) Deputy City Clerk
(Claudia Merandi, Merandi Reporting, 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 Robert D. Sullivan.
Mr. Sullivan states that he wishes to abstain from voting on the Consent Calendar, due to the fact that one of the petitions on the CC pertains to his property.
TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Mr. Larisa moves, seconded by Mr. Miranda, to remove the April 2, 1996, Closed Session from the Consent Calendar and to approve the Consent Calendar as amended. Motion passes 5-0 on a roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting.
On a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, Mr. Larisa moves, seconded by Mr. Miranda, to keep the minutes of the April 2, 1996, Closed Session closed.
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL JOURNALS
Regular Meeting - April 2, 1996
Closed Session - April 2, 1996
Coastal Resource Management Council - FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT - File No. 96-3-71
Replace corner post on porch, replace roofing, remove 3 dead trees; located at, 898 Bullocks Point Avenue, Map 414, Block 23, Parcel 002. (John Richardson)
File No. A96-3-62
Construct a 6'x31' front porch and a 17'x29' shed dormer as per the approved plan – Located at Map 415, Block 7, Parcel l2; 1 Seaview Avenue. (Robert D. & Mildred I. Sullivan)
File No. A96-2-71
Requesting to maintain a private residential boating facility, located at Plat 59, Lot 4; 76 Beach Point Drive. (James R. Gorniewicz)
File No. 96-4-15
Requesting to replace existing fence along sides of front of lot and along R.O.W. wall, extend height of fence at section at terminus of R.O.W., Plat 414, Lot 1, Block 16; 133 Terrace Avenue. (Robert M. & Gilda E. Lepre)
Division of Freshwater Wetlands - PERMIT TO ALTER FRESHWATER WETLANDS - #95-0182
Submitting the following Fresh Water Wetland Applicability Determination: Approximately 350 feet south of Pawtucket Avenue (Route 114), approximately 1200 feet northwest of the intersection of Newport Avenue and Pawtucket Avenue, Assessors Plat 402, Block 20, Parcel 21. (G. J. Geisser,III)
The above CC items are received as information and approved on one motion.
National Boys and Girls Club Week In East Providence - April 14-20, 1996
No one present to accept. Proclamation will be mailed out.
(Advertised - East Providence Post - March 28 & April 4, 1996
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE - Class B Full Privilege (Victualler)
Applicant - Brownie's Bar & Grille, Inc.
dba - Brownie's Bar & Grille
Location - 22 Waterman Avenue
Approved: Chief of Police
Subject to approvals from: Building Inspector, Health Inspector
David A. Brown, applicant, is present and sworn.
Mr. Brown explains the operation of his business and the menu. He states that he has a five (5) year lease with an option to purchase the building.
On motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, it is voted to approve the above license, subject to all approvals.
Victualling/Over 50 - Transfer - Location only
Applicant - Brownie's Bar & Grille, Inc.
dba - Brownie's Bar & Grille
From (Location) - 855F Waterman Avenue
To (Location) - 22 Waterman Avenue
Approved: Chief of Police
Subject to approvals from: Building Inspector, Health Inspector
On motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a unanimous vote, it is voted to grant the transfer of location only to the above applicant, subject to all approvals and stipulations.
Dance/Entertainment
Applicant - Brownie's Bar & Grille, Inc.
dba - Brownie's Bar & Grille
Location - 22 Waterman Avenue
Approved: Chief of Police
Subject to approvals from: Building Inspector
Mr. Lynch asks petitioner if he is willing to accept a limitation on the Dance/Entertainment license.
Richard Cabral, 22 Birch Street, Stanley Balkom, property owner of 277 North Brow Street, Matthew Amaral, 14 Birch Street, Paul & Suzette Silva, 30 Birch Street are present and sworn. They state their opposition to the issuance of this license.
A discussion is held regarding the use of a juke box and karoke.
Motion made by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, voted to grant the above license, subject to all approvals and with a stipulation that any amplified music is to cease at 12:00 A.M.
Secondhand/Baseball Cards – Transfer
From - Goalie's Net
To - Goalie's Net II
Location - 262 Warren Avenue
Approved: Chief of Police
Subject to approvals from: Building Inspector
(Deferred from March 19, 1996 & April 2, 1996)
Applicant not present.
On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa, it is unanimously voted to deny the above license transfer.
The Clerk's office is directed to instruct the Police to check to be sure petitioner is not operating this business.
Victualling/Not over 25 – Transfer
From - EMS Pizza Products
dba - Ronzio Pizza
To - M & D Pizza, Inc.
dba - Ronzio Pizza
Location - 99 Warren Avenue
Approved: Chief of Police
Subject to approvals from: Building Inspector, Health Inspector
Mike Lopes, 51 Olive Street, Bristol, Rhode Island, is present and sworn.
Unanimously granted subject to all approvals, on motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Sullivan.
Gatherer
Applicant - Liberio F. Oliveira, 260 North Brow Street
Subject to approval from: Chief of Police
Mr. Oliveira is present and sworn.
Unanimously granted, subject to Police Chief's approval, on motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch.
Mr. Larisa request a five minute recess
The meeting recessed at 8:56 P.M. and reconvened at 9:05 P.M. with all Council members present.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS RESUME SITTING AS CITY COUNCIL
Discussion - Land Acquisition
Mr. Lemont, City Manager, requests motion to go into Executive Session to discuss the Acquisition of PCD property. Mr. Larisa seconded the motion, and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, it was voted to go into Closed Session.
APRIL 16, 1996
PURCHASE OF PCD PROPERTY
(See separate folder)
Unanimously voted on a roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting to return to Regular Session at 9:37 P.M. Motion made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa.
Mr. Larisa discusses the purchase of the PCD property. He states what facts will be needed to evaluate the property and how the purchase of the property will be paid for.
Motion is made by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda, to hold a Council meeting on May 6, 1996, that the City Manager provide all of the information to May 6, 1996 requested, and that a vote be held on May 6, 1996 as to the purchase of the property.
Mr. Lynch states the potential to purchase the property is very important. He would prefer that the question of the purchase of the property be on the ballot, but it is not feasible.
Mr. Miranda also feels that the question of the purchase of the property be on the ballot, and he concurs with Mr. Larisa regarding a public hearing.
Mayor Grant states that there is a concern amongst the citizens regarding the indebtedness that the City will face.
Mr. Sullivan discusses the question of the acquisition but will hold his comments on the issue until the May 6th meeting.
On a unanimous roll-call vote, it is voted to hold a Public Hearing on May 6, 1996 regarding the PCD land purchase.
On motion by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch, and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, it is voted to change the May 7, 1996 Council meeting to May 6, 1996, with appropriate advertising for the public hearing regarding the land purchase.
On motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, it is voted to accept the Claims Committee report
(By Mayor Rolland R. Grant)
One Way Street - Silver Spring Avenue - From: Progress Street, including Dodge Street to Maplewood Street
A 30 day trial period will commence on May 6, 1996 regarding one-way traffic on Silver Spring Street. between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. and 2:15 P.M. to 3:15 P.M.
(By Councilman Robert D. Sullivan)
Wampanoag Trail
Mr. Sullivan gives an update on the workshop held at Martin Junior High School on March 27, 1996.
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 IX entitled "Stop Intersections.", Subsection 18-269 entitled "Stop and yield intersections designated; when stops required.", by adding thereto the following: Fort Street (northbound and southbound traffic) at Fifth Street.
(Requested by Councilman Norman J. Miranda)
The above-entitled ordinance is introduced, and on motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Councilmen present and voting, is given first passage and referred to the next regular Council meeting to be held on May 7, 1996, for a public hearing and consideration of final passage.
John Rose - 130 Orchard Street
Requesting to address the Council re: Bike Path and City Laws.
Mary Gadouas, Deputy City Clerk states that Mr. Rose called her today to say that he could not make this meeting because of his work schedule. He was zzasked if he wanted to reschedule to another Council meeting. Mr. Rose stated that he did not want to commit himself at this time.
Meeting adjourned at 10:14 P.M.
Attest:
Mary Gadouas
Deputy City Clerk Approved:____________________