CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
RHODE ISLAND
JOURNAL OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY,
The City Council meets in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, February 20, 1996, and is called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor Rolland R. Grant.
Present: Rolland R. Grant ) Mayor
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
Absent: Joseph S. Larisa, Jr. ) Council Member
(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 Gerald R. Lynch.
TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, and on a roll-call vote, it is voted to approve the Consent Calendar. Mr. Larisa is noted absent.
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL JOURNALS
Regular Meeting - February 6, 1996
Coastal Resources Management Council – ASSENT File No. A96-2-24
Requesting to demolish/dismantle the product storage and distribution system consisting of above ground storage tanks and associated piping. Also demolish overhead elevator and bridge structure, located at Gulf Oil Terminal (Vets. Memorial Parkway), Plats 18 (Block 2), Plat 17 (Block 1), Plat 18 (Block 1), Lots 001.00 (for all plats). (Cumberland Farms, Inc)
Cancellations/Abatements
City Assessor requesting cancellation of taxes as follows:
Year Amount
1995 $ 4,719.81
1994 127.68
1993 18.34
1992 83.46
All CC items are approved under one motion.
Secondhand/Auto
Applicant - E'Zee Car Rental & Leasing Co., Inc.
Location - 901 Taunton Avenue
Subject to approval from: Building Inspector
Advertised - East Providence Post - February 1, 1996
Dominic Cocchiere, representing the applicant, and Stephanie Anatone, 530 Angell Road, Lincoln, Rhode Island are present and sworn.
On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a roll-call vote, it is voted 4-0 to approve the license. Mr. Larisa is noted absent.
Alcoholic Beverage - Class B Full Privilege (Victualler)
Transfer of Stock Only
Applicant - Sage-Pal, Inc.
dba - Estrela Do-Mar Restaurant
Location - 736 North Broadway
Approved: Chief of Police
Subject to approvals from: Building Inspector, Health Inspector
Victualling/Over 50
Applicant - Sage-Pal, Inc.
dba - Estrela Do-Mar Restaurant
Location - 736 North Broadway
Subject to approvals from: Chief of Police, Building Inspector, Health Inspector
Arcaro, Belilove and Kolodney
By Samuel J. Kolodney, Attorney
Re: Letter of objection due to indebtedness.
Withdrawn
Francisco F. Clemente, 720 North Broadway, is present and sworn. It is noted that the objection by Copley Distributors, Inc. has been withdrawn, but an objection by Wayne Distributors has been filed.
Motion to approve subject to payment to all creditors is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda and passes 4-0 on a roll-call vote with Mr. Larisa noted absent.
Alcoholic Beverage - Class B Limited (Victualler)
Applicant - Ri-Da's Place, Inc.
dba - Ri-Da's Place
Location - 1086D Willett Avenue
Subject to approvals from: Chief of Police, Building Inspector, Health Inspector
Dawn Reed, 2 Barry Street, and Rita Cook, 18 Wannisett Avenue are present and sworn.
On motion of Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Lynch, and on a roll-call vote 4-0, the above license is approved. Mr. Larisa is noted absent.
Video Games - 3 Units/Sundays & Holidays Included
Applicant - Sunset Market, Inc.
Location - 85 Burgess Avenue
Approved: Chief of Police, Zoning Officer
Victor Lemos, 82 First Street, is present and sworn.
Mr. Lemos says the viedo games will be turned on after school hours, from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. He says if loitering becomes a problem, he will remove them.
Motion to approve is made by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, and voted 4-0. Mr. Larisa is noted absent.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS RESUME SITTING AS CITY COUNCIL
Law Department
By William J. Conley, Jr.
Re: Formal acceptance of bequest of Dorothy W. Brown
Mr. Conley reports on a bequest by Dorothy Brown to the City of East Providence for the sole benefit of the Weaver Memorial Library. Motion to accept is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda and passed on a roll-call vote 4-0. Mr. Larisa is noted absent.
Finance/Purchasing Departments
By John M. Andrews, Purchasing Agent
Re: Approval is requested to award a contract for the (84) month lease/purchase ($1.00 buyout) financing for (1) Heavy Duty Special Hazards Rescue vehicle.
On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a roll-call vote 4-0, is voted to approve the above request, the contract going to Signet Leasing. Mr. Larisa is noted absent.
The Claims Committee report is accepted on a 4-0 vote on motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda.
Councilman Lynch receives Unanimous Consent to welcome Boy Scout Troop 88 of Rumford.
(By Mayor Rolland R. Grant)
Harbor Master - Administrative Duties - Permits & Finances
Mayor Grant speaks on the administrative duties of the Harbormaster and suggests the duties be transferred to either the Finance Department or the City Clerk's office.
Motion is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda, to transfer the Harbormaster administrative duties to the Finance Department. Motion passes 4-0. Mr. Larisa is noted absent.
Comments on the Charity Ball
Mayor Grant, Councilman Lynch and Councilman Sullivan speak on the Charity Ball and congratulate Councilman Norman Miranda and Committee for a job well done.
Discussion of School Department Separate Taxation
At the request of Mayor Grant, motion to defer is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and voted 4-0. Mr. Larisa is noted absent.
(By Councilman Norman J. Miranda)
Planning Board Compensation
Motion is made by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Lynch to compensate the Planning Board with $600 per year. Motion passes 4-0 on a roll-call vote. Mr. Larisa is noted absent.
Charity Ball Report
Councilman Norman Miranda gives the report on the Charity Ball.
RESOLUTION REQUESTING LEGISLATION TO AUTHORIZE HAIRDRESSERS, BARBERS AND/OR COSMETOLOGISTS TO RENDER SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF H.U.D. HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY.
The above-entitled Resolution is introduced and, on motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a roll-call vote 4-0, is adopted. Mr. Larisa is noted absent.
1.* 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 Section 18-269 entitled "Stop and yield intersections designated; when stops required.", adding thereto the following:
ARNOLD STREET (northbound and southbound traffic), at its intersection with DYER AVENUE.
(Requested by Councilman Robert D. Sullivan)
The above-entitled ordinance is introduced and on motion of Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Lynch, and on a roll-call vote 4-0, is given first passage and can be referred to the next regular Council meeting to be held March 5, 1996, for a public hearing and consideration of final passage. Mr. Larisa is noted absent.
(By Mayor Rolland R. Grant)
Library Board of Review
Mary Whelan 189 Fifth Street 02914
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Lynch, it is voted 4-0 to appoint Mary Whelan to the above Board. Mr. Larisa is noted absent.
(R) Tree Warden
Gregory Gammell 3790 Flat River Road, Coventry, RI
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, it is voted 4-0 to reappoint Gregory Gammell as Tree Warden. Mr. Larisa is noted absent.
Canvassing Authority
Sheila Stringfellow is reappointed on a 4-0 vote to the Canvassing Authority on motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Sullivan. Mr.Lynch makes note that the East Providence Republican Party did not submit any names and fully endorses Sheila Stringfellow. Mr. Larisa is noted absent.
Meeting adjourns at 8:40 P.M.
Attest:
Valerie A. Perry, CMC
City Clerk
+ ADDENDUM
(By Mayor Rolland R. Grant)
Canvassing Authority
(R) Sheila Stringfellow 122 Grosvenor Avenue 02914
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