CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
RHODE ISLAND
JOURNAL OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY
8:00 P.M.
The City Council meets in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, February 18, 1997, 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 )
Peter F. Midgley )
Norman J. Miranda )
William J. Conley, Jr. ) City Solicitor
Valerie A. Perry ) City Clerk
Absent: Paul E. Lemont ) City Manager
Invocation is given by Councilman Norman J. Miranda.
Salute to the Flag is led by Councilman Peter F. Midgley.
TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Clerk amends the date of the CC item - Class F Alcoholic Beverage License for St. Martha's Church from March 8, 1997 to March 22, 1997. Motion to approve as amended is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa, and unanimously voted on a roll-call vote.
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL JOURNALS
Regular Meeting - February 4, 1997
Closed Session - Council Appointees Job Performance - February 4, 1997
Motion is made by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch, to keep the minutes of the Closed Session of February 4, 1997 closed. Motion passes unanimously on a roll-call vote.
Coastal Resources Management Council - FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT File No. M97-1-39 - Replace windows, install vinyl siding, remove fire escape, located at 72 Beach Point Drive, Plat Map 513, Block 59, Parcel 5. (Charles Costello)
Department of Environmental Management - INSIGNIFICANT ALTERATION – PERMIT
File No. 96-0434 - Location: Approximately 250 feet south of the existing end of Bridgham Farm Road, Utility Pole No. 6, approximately 900 feet southeast of the intersection of Bridgham Farm Road and Pleasant Street, A.M. 603, Block 4, Lot 9.
Abatements/Cancellations
City Assessor requesting cancellation of taxes as follows:
Year Amount
1996 $ 3,601.79
1995 425.92
Alcoholic Beverage - Class F - March 8, 1997 - 19 hours beginning at 6:00 A. M.
Applicant - St. Martha's Church Heritage Committee
Location - 2595 Pawtucket Avenue
(Date amended from March 8, 1997 to March 22, 1997)
All CC Items are voted and passed on one vote.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE - Class B/Full Privilege - (Victualler)
From - China Gourmet, Inc.
dba - Peking Restaurant
To - China Gourmet, Inc.
dba - Sweet Home
Location - 525 No. Broadway
Approved: Chief of Police
Subject to approvals from: Building Inspector, Health Inspector
The City Clerk informs the Council that the request to transfer has been withdrawn.
Motion to with draw made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa, and voted 5-0.
Victualling/Over 50 – Transfer
From - China Gourmet, Inc.
dba - Peking Restaurant
To - China Gourmet, Inc.
dba - Sweet Home
Approved: Chief of Police
Subject to approvals from: Building Inspector, Health Inspector
Motion to withdraw made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa, and voted 5-0.
NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL
Letter received February 10, 1997 from Attorney Paul E. Gray advising that the request to transfer the license of China Gourmet, Inc. has been withdrawn.
Carnival - May 10, 1997
Applicant - Gordon School - Devin Barry
Location - 45 Maxfield Avenue
Subject to approvals from: Chief of Police, Fire Marshal, Building Inspector
Motion to defer is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS RESUME SITTING AS CITY COUNCIL
Council Appointees Job Performance Review
Motion to defer to end of meeting is made by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Lynch, and so voted.
CLAIMS COMMITTEE
The Claims Committee Report is unanimously accepted on motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Midgley.
(By Councilman Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.)
1) Dental Contract
Mr. Larisa gives a wrap-up of the Dental Contract, which was awarded to Delta Dental. He says although Blue Cross came in as the low bidder, the FOP refused to change from Delta Dental, and the City will remain with Delta Dental for this fiscal year.
2) Health Care Contract Review
Mr. Larisa speaks on trying to save cost for taxpayers by reviewing the Health Care Contract, but says that figures provided by Mr. Lemont show that the rates are low and nothing will be done this year. He says he would like the issue revisited next year and suggests the contract be done on a contingency fee basis.
(By Councilman Peter F. Midgley)
Boards and Commissions – Appointments
Mr. Midgley speaks on the Boards and Commissions and asks that the City Clerk set up a Council Workshop to determine if some Boards and Commissions can be eliminated.
(If given first passage can be referred to the next regular Council meeting to be held on March 4, 1997 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 "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.", which amends Article X entitled "Stopping, Standing and Parking.", Subsec 18-307 entitled Parking prohibited at all times". deleting therefrom the following:
BURNSIDE AVENUE (north side) from ARNOLD STREET westerly four hundred (400) feet on school days during the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
(Requested by Superintendent of Schools)
The above-entitled ordinance is introduced and, on motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Midgley , and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, is given first passage and referred to the regular Council meeting to be held on March 4, 1997, for a public hearing and consideration of final passage.
2) AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 18 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC." which amends Article X entitled "Stopping, Standing and Parking.", Subsection 18-307 entitled "Parking prohibited at all times.", adding:
NORTH CARPENTER STREET (east side), from ORCHARD STREET north for a distance of seventy-six (76) feet.
(Requested by Director of Public Works)
The above-entitled ordinance is introduced and, on motion of Mr. Miranda, 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 regular Council meeting to be held on March 4, 1997, for a public hearing and consideration of final passage.
(By Mayor Rolland R. Grant)]
Planning Board Alternate
Theodore S. Sullivan 51 Meadowcrest Drive 02915
Mayor Grant appoints Mr. Sullivan to the above Board.
Historic Properties
Alfred Rezendes 8 Broadview Road 02914
(R) Les Haworth 35 Jay Street 02916
Mr. Rezendes is unanimously appointed to the above Board on motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda.
Mr. Haworth is unanimously reappointed to the above Board on motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa.
Ancient Little Neck Cemetery
Michael Znosko 12 Catalpa Street 02915
Paul Dupont 35 Plum Road 02915
Mr. Znosko and Mr. Dupont appointed on motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch, and unanimously voted.
(By Councilman Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.)
Harbormaster
Daniel Leahy 15 Garfield Avenue 02915
Mr. Larisa asks Mr. Conley if the applicant has to complete a course at U.R.I. before becoming Harbormaster. Mr. Conley responds that the applicant must complete a course similar to the one offered at U.R.I., but not specifically that course. Mr. Larisa states for the record that the Harbor Master Commission informed the Council that in their view, Mr. Leahy's qualifications exceed those that derived from the course that is being discussed, and they are recommending his appointment with the provision that he completes the next available course. Mr. Larisa makes a motion to appoint Daniel Leahy to the position of Harbormaster. Mr. Lynch seconds the motion.
Mr. Miranda says he was disturbed that only one name was submitted by the Harbor Management Commission, but because he supported an ordinance giving the Harbor Management Commission the right to submit one name, he would vote for approval of the appointment. He says he believes the ordinance should be changed so that in the future, more than one name would be submitted to the Council. Roll-call vote is taken on the motion:
Mr. Larisa Aye
Mr. Lynch Aye
Mr. Midgley Aye
Mr. Miranda Aye for the reasons stated
Mayor Grant Aye
Motion passes unanimously.
(By Councilman Peter F. Midgley)
Building Board of Appeals
Anthony Oliver 8 Allison Court 02915
Mr. Oliver appointed on motion by Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and unanimously voted.
Minimum Property Standards Board of Review
(R) Russell Gardner 22 Smith Street 02915
Mr. Gardner appointed on motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Larisa, and unanimously voted on a roll-call vote.
Carousel Park Commission
John Conley 115 Smith Street 02915
(For a term ending January 1999)
Mr. Conley appointed on motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Larisa, and unanimously voted.
Special Police Officer
Michael G. Mauro 4 Palmer Avenue 02915
On motion of Mr. Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Lynch, it is voted unanimously that the above, Michael G. Mauro, be nominated as a Special Police Officer for the term expiring December 1, 1997, subject to conformance with all the rules and regulations.
(By Councilman Norman J. Miranda)
Historic Properties
(R) Lura Sellew 30 Gurney Street 02914
Lura Sellew reappointed on motion by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Larisa, and unanimously voted.
Motion to go into Closed Session to discuss Council Appointees Job Performance Review is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and unanimously voted on a roll-call vote.
The Open Meeting goes into Closed Session at 8:26 P.M.
COUNCIL APPOINTEES JOB PERFORMANCE REVIEW
The Open Meeting reconvenes at 9:30 P.M. on motion by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa, and so voted.
Mr. Miranda reports on the actions taken in Closed Session.
Motion was made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Midgley, and unanimously voted to increase the overtime salary of City Solicitor William Conley to $100.00 per hour. Mayor Grant states that the vote must be taken again in Open Session. The motion is made in Open Session by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Midgley, and unanimously voted on a roll-call vote.
A motion was made by Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Larisa, and unanimously voted to set the salary of Court Administrator to $23,000, retroactive to date of appointment. The motion is made in Open Session by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Midgley, and unanimously voted on a roll-call vote. A motion was made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Midgley and unanimously voted, on a roll-call vote, to appoint Rita Falaguerra to the position of Court Clerk at a salary of $20,000 per year. The motion is made in Open Session by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Midgley and unanimously voted on a roll-call vote.
A motion is made by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch and unanimously voted on a roll-call vote, to appoint Julie M. Silva to the position of Court Clerk at a salary of $20,000 per year. The motion is made in Open Session by Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Larisa and unanimously voted on a roll-call vote.
Meeting adjourns at 9:35 P.M.
Attest:
Valerie A. Perry, CMC
City Clerk
Approved:______________________________