CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
RHODE ISLAND
JOURNAL OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY
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The City Council meets in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, November 12, 1996, and is called to order at 8:00 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
Valerie A. Perry ) City Clerk
Claudia Merandi, Merandi Reporting, is present to record the proceedings of the public hearings.
TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion made by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch to remove the minutes of the Closed Session of October 22, 1996 from the Consent Calendar, and to approve the Consent Calendar as amended. Motion passes unanimously on a roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting.
Motion made by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch, to keep the minutes of the Closed Session of October 22, 1996 closed. Motion passes unanimously on a roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting.
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL JOURNALS
Regular Meeting - October 15, 1996
Closed Session - Negotiations - October 22, 1996
Special Meeting - October 22, 1996 - 1) Continuation of 1996-1997
Budget Hearing 2) City Council/School Committee
Coastal Resources Management Council - FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
File No. A96-10-11
Requesting to repair/replace rear porch footings and posts, construct partial second story addition, replace roof shingles located; at Map 414, Block 18, Parcel 2, 213 Terrace Avenue. (Mr. & Mrs. Steven Clemens)
File No. 96-10-20
Requesting to reshingle roof on dwelling located at 32 Beach Point Drive, Plat 513, Lot 5. (Lena Belle Pazzullo)
File No. 96-10-50
Requesting to construct vinyl siding, construct fence located at; 60 Beach Point Drive. (Edward and Hazel McLaughlin)
File No. 96-10-96 - FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Requesting to change pitch of roof\re-shingle, replace leaking windows. (Robert F. Eddy, Jr.) DEM - Insignificant Alteration - permit
Application No. 96-0152
In reference to the location below:
Approximately 200 feet north of Scott Drive, approximately 1900 feet northwest of the intersection of Scott Drive and Willett Avenue, Assessors Map 512, Block 22, Lot 59. (Joseph Alessi)
Board of Assessment Review
By Peter Calise, Chairman, Eugene J. Amaral, Vice-Chairman, and Daniel Rowe, Secretary 1996 Tax Roll Assessment Appeals - $ 44,326.90 (Decision)
All CC items are voted and passed on one vote.
Secondhand/Auto
Applicant - Tom Ricci's Viking Nissan
Location - 845 Taunton Avenue
Approved: Chief of Police
Subject to approval from: Building Inspector
Thomas Ricci, 1825 Middle Road, East Greenwich, Rhode Island is present and sworn.
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Lynch it is unanimously voted on a roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting to grant the license.
Secondhand Dealer
Applicant - Heather Lynn's Antiques & Gifts
Location - 1086 G Willett Avenue
Approved: Chief of Police
Subject to approvals from: Building Inspector
Dawn Reed and Keith Reed, 2 Barry Street, are present and sworn.
Motion to approve is made by Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and unanimously voted on a roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting.
Sunday/Holiday Sales
Applicant - Heather Lynn's Antiques & Gifts
Location - 1086 G Willett Avenue
Approved: Chief of Police
Subject to approval from: Building Inspector
Motion to approved is made by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, and voted 5-0.
Sunday/Holiday Sales
Applicant - Nasir Abbasi
dba - Stop Mart
Location - 548 Willett Avenue
Approved: Chief of Police
Subject to approval from: Building Inspector
Applicant not present. Motion to defer to next meeting is made by Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Larisa and voted 5-0.
Victualling/Not over 25
Applicant - 900 Corp.
dba - Dunkin Donuts
Location - 900 Wampanoag Trail
Approved: Chief of Police
Subject to approvals from: Building Inspector, Health Inspector
John J. Rego, Attorney for the applicant, addresses the Council. Motion to approve is made by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Larisa, and voted 5-0.
Victualling/Not over 25 – Transfer
From - Armando Signor
dba - Armando's Coffee Shop
To - Antonio C. Neves
dba - Armando's Coffee Shop
Location - 330 Warren Avenue
Subject to approvals from: Chief of Police, Building Inspector, Health Inspector
Antonio Neves, 408 Read Street, Seekonk, Massachusetts is present and sworn.
Motion to approve is made by Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and voted 5-0.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS RESUME SITTING AS CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCES - FINAL PASSAGE
(Given first passage October 1, 1996 and referred to October 22, 1996 at 8:00 P.M. for a hearing and consideration of final passage; amended and given first passage October 22, 1996 and referred to November 12, 1996 for a hearing and consideration of final passage and adopted)
1) AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF PROPERTY TAX ON THE RATABLE REAL ESTATE, TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY AND AN EXCISE TAX ON REGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAILERS.
CHAPTER NO. 414
The above-entitled ordinance, referred to this time and place for a public hearing and consideration of final passage, is called for hearing.
On a motion by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and unanimously voted on a roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, said ordinance is adopted.
Mr. Conley explains that this ordinance was amended due to the change in figures in the 1996-1997 budget.
(Given first passage, October 15, 1996)
Advertised - Providence Journal - October 18, 1996
2) 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.", Section I. Article IX entitled "Stop Intersections.", Subsection 18-269 entitled "Stop and yield intersections designated; when stops required.", adding: COMMERCIAL WAY (northbound traffic), at its intersection with TAUNTON AVENUE
(Requested by Director of Public Works)
CHAPTER NO. 418
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. Sullivan, and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, said ordinance is adopted.
Hayward Place
Mr. Lemont reports that one year ago, the Council approved taking $65,000 from the Sale of Surplus Property Account to do some work at Hayward Place to take care of some sewage problems. When the bids came in, they were over $100,000. It was then rebid, and the bids now are around $93,000. After discussion, at the request of Mr. Lemont, motion is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and unanimously voted on a roll-call vote to authorize an additional (not to exceed) $35,000 from the Sale of Surplus Property account to complete the project.
United Way Campaign
Mr. Lemont reports on the Employees' United Way Campaign, and says East Providence is the municipality that gives more per capita in the employee campaign. This year's campaign has raised over $14,000, making an all time record for the City employees, with $980 going to the Fund for Community Progress. He commends Joanna Britto and her team for their hard work on the campaign.
High School Roof
Mr. Lemont reports that the contract for the high school roof repair has been prepared and is now in the hands of the Superintendent of Schools. He says the contractor, Eagle Cornice, has given a figure to complete the entire roof, that being an additional $150,000. Mr. Lemont says the entire package would be $412,000. He recommends that the entire roof be done now with the following funding: The sale of Surplus Property Account loan the money to the School Department for this one year term, with the City taking it back next year in next year's budget. Mr. Lemont assures Mr. Lynch that the City would be within the correct bidding procedures.
After further discussion, motion is made by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch, and unanimously voted on a roll-call vote to authorize Mr. Lemont to take (not to exceed) $160,000 from the Sale of Surplus Property Account to be paid back in next year's budget. Mr. Lemont receives Unanimous Consent to discuss an issue that was not on the docket. He reports that Macera Brothers have purchased Ken-L-Ray and he asks that he be allowed to write to Macera Brothers telling them that it is acceptable to the City that they be allowed to take over the assets of Ken-L-Ray. Motion to approve is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa, and unanimously voted on a roll-call vote.
The Claims Committee report is unanimously accepted on motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda.
(If given first passage can be referred to the next regular Council Meeting to be held on December 17, 1996, for a public hearing and consideration of final passage)
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 I. Article XI. entitled "Loading Zones.", Subsection 18-332 entitled "Curb Loading Zones.", deleting therefrom the following:
NARRAGANSETT AVENUE from RIVER STREET southerly for a distance of 100 feet.
Section II. Article XI entitled "Loading Zones.", Subsection 18-332 entitled "Curb Loading Zones.", is amended by adding thereto the following:
NARRAGANSETT AVENUE (east side) from RIVER STREET southerly for a distance of 100 feet from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
(Requested by Director of Public Works)
The above-entitled ordinance is introduced by unanimous consent.
Mr. Sullivan speaks on the ordinance and makes a motion to amend the ordinance by changing the time stated on the ordinance to read "9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. weekdays." Mr. Larisa seconds the motion, which passes unanimously on a roll-call vote with all Councilmembers present and voting. (Given First Passage - Amended)
2) AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 3 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "ANIMALS.", which amends: Section I. Section 3-8 entitled "Impoundment Fees."
(Requested by Director of Public Works)
The above-entitled ordinance is introduced by unanimous consent.
Mr. Lynch requests a report from the City Manager before Final Passage. Motion to approve for First Passage is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa, and unanimously voted on a roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting.
Meeting is adjourned at 8:46 P.M.
Attest:
Valerie A. Perry, CMC
City Clerk