CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
RHODE ISLAND
JOURNAL OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY,
The City Council meets in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, October 6, 1998, and is called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor Rolland R. Grant.
Present: Mayor Rolland R. Grant ) Council Members
Joseph S. Larisa, Jr. )
Gerald R. Lynch )
Peter F. Midgley )
Norman J. Miranda )
Paul E. Lemont ) City Manager
William J. Conley, Jr. ) City Solicitor
Valerie A. Perry ) City Clerk
Invocation is given by Councilman Miranda. The Salute to the Flag is led by Mayor Grant.
Lori Merolla, Merandi Reporting, is present to record the proceedings of the public hearings.
1. Approval of Council Journals
Regular Council Meeting - September 15, 1998
Closed Session - Negotiations - September 15, 1998
2. Alcoholic Beverage - Class F - Saturday, October 10, 1998
Applicant: Sacred Heart Church, 118 Taunton Avenue
3. Coastal Resources Management Council - FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
File No. 98-9-25 - Requesting to install vinyl siding, replace windows, repair foundation and Chimney, location; 37 Jackson Ave, Plat 311, Lot 18. (Mary R. Lewis)
4. File No. 98-9-79 - FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT - Requesting to remove existing structure and construct a new single family dwelling as per the approved plans, location: 336 Seaview Ave, Map 415, Block 5 ,Lot 3. (David & Deryl Robson)
5. File No. A98-9-10 - AMENDED RESIDENTIAL ASSENT - Requesting to (1) demolish/remove existing dwelling; (2) construct new single family dwelling to be served by municipal water/sewer service, and associated earthwork/grading, per approved plans; located at 200 Riverside Drive, Map 414, Block 21, Lot 7. (Estate of Doris May Hughes)
6. File No. 98-9-58 - FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Requesting to remove a (2) pitch roof and replace with a 5 pitch, located; 122-124 Riverside Dr. (Mark Jannitto & Darcy Lynch)
7. Town of Glocester - Resolution: Dumping of waste in Mt. Hope Bay or any R.I. waters
8. Town of Hopkinton - Resolution: Dumping of waste in Mt. Hope Bay or any R.I. waters
9. Town of Tiverton - Resolution: Dumping material into water between Hog Island and Prudence Island.
10. Cancellation/Abatements - City Assessor requesting the cancellation of taxes as follows:
Year: 1998 Amount: $31,615.09
11. Assessment Board Of Review
Requested adjustments for hardship appeals - Tax Board Of Review
Year: 1998 Amount: $10,073.35
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Larisa, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously VOTED to remove the minutes of the September 15, 1998 Closed Session regarding Negotiations and approve the Consent Calendar as amended.
On motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously VOTED to keep the minutes of the September 15, 1998 Closed Session closed.
1. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE - Class B-Full Privilege - Transfer
From: 305 Club To: James S. Dillenbach dba: 305 Club, 305 Lyon Avenue
James Dillenbach, 57 Martha Rd., Rumford, Rhode Island is present and sworn.
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Larisa, and on a roll call vote, it unanimously VOTED to approve the transfer, subject to approvals from the Chief of Police, Building Inspector, and Health Inspector.
2. Victualer/Not over 50 - Transfer - From: FSBD Tavern Inc dba: 305 Club
To: James Dillenbach dba: 305 Club, 305 Lyon Avenue
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Larisa, it is unanimously VOTED to approve the transfer, subject to approvals from the Chief of Police, Building Inspector, and Health Inspector.
3. Pool/Sunday Included - Transfer
From: FSBD Tavern Inc dba: 305 Club To: James Dillenbach dba: 305 Club, 305 Lyon Ave
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Larisa, it unanimously VOTED to approve the transfer, subject to approvals from the Chief of Police, and Building Inspector.
4. Dance/Entertainment - Transfer
From: FSBD Tavern Inc dba: 305 Club To: James Dillenbach dba: 305 Club, 305 Lyon Ave
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Larisa, it unanimously VOTED to approve the transfer, subject to approvals from the Chief of Police and Building Inspector.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE - CLASS - B-FULL PRIVILEGE – Transfer
5. From: Heng, Hok Meng & Kim H. dba: Pattaya Cambodian Restaurant To: Prum, Virak
dba: Hong Meas Restaurant, 332 Warren Avenue -
Viram Pruk, 164 Wood Street, Providence, Rhode Island is present and sworn.
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Midgley, and on a roll call vote, it unanimously VOTED to approve the transfer, subject to approvals from the Chief of Police, Building Inspector, and Health Inspector.
6. Victualer – Transfer
From: Heng, Hok Meng & Kim H. dba: Pattaya Cambodian Restaurant
To: Prum, Virka dba: Hong Meas Restaurant, 332 Warren Ave.
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Midgley, it unanimously VOTED to approve the transfer, subject to approvals from the Chief of Police, Building Inspector, and Health Inspector.
1. Victualing/not over 25 - Applicant: Paula Meo dba: Caffa Euro, 68 Taunton Ave
Paul Meo, 101 Hunt Street, Seekonk, Massachusetts is present and sworn.
On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it unanimously VOTED to approve the transfer, subject to approvals from the Chief of Police, Building Inspector, and Health Inspector.
2. Wrecker/Tower - Applicant: Jimmy M. Martins, 177 Greenwood Ave.,dba: Coastal Collision & Towing
Jimmy Martins, 149 Columbia Avenue, Pawtucket, Rhode Island is present and sworn. The Attorney for the applicant, John Neary, Esq., 103 Cottage Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island addresses the Council. He states that the applicant is seeking a Wrecker/Tower license, and also is asking to be on the City's tow list. Mr. Larisa states that the appointment to the tow list is a separate item, and since it is not on the docket, would have to be held to another Council meeting.
Motion to approve the license is made by Mr. Lynch. The motion is seconded by Mr. Midgley for discussion.
Mr. Larisa asks if the applicant is buying New England Towing and is told the assets are not finalized. He also asks it the deal will go forward if the applicant is not placed on the towing list, and if the compensation to the seller will increase if the placement on the tow list is approved.
After further discussion, a vote is taken on the motion, which passes unanimously.
3. Sunday/Holiday Sales - Transfer
From: Shoaibullah Khan dba: Convenience Plus
To: Paula's Convenience Plus, Inc. dba: Convenience Plus, 548 Willett Avenue
Paula Haidar, 355 Williams Street, Providence, Rhode Island is present and sworn.
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Larisa, it unanimously VOTED to approve the transfer, subject to approvals from the Chief of Police, Building Inspector, and Health Inspector.
4. Victualing/Not over 25 - Transfer
From: Shoaibullah Khan dba: Convenience Plus, Inc.
To: Paula's Convenience Plus, dba: Convenience Plus, 548 Willett Avenue Inc.
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Larisa, it unanimously VOTED to approve the transfer, subject to approvals from the Chief of Police, Building Inspector, and Health Inspector.
5. Victualing/Cl-1 - Applicant: Ronald J. Bernier dba: Bernier's Carousel Restaurant, 664
Bullocks Point Ave. Subject to approvals from: Chief of Police, Building Inspector, Health
Inspector
The applicant is not present. On motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Midgley, it is unanimously VOTED to defer the license to the next meeting.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS RESUME SITTING AS CITY COUNCIL
BUDGET HEARING FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998 - 1999
Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Taras Herbowy, presents the School Department budget, which totals $50,609,308, an increase of $4,088,507 over last year's budget.
After Dr. Herbowy's presentation, Mr. Lemont presents the City's budget. He explains the two budget scenarios he has arrived at, which call for either a sewer use fee and a reduction in City taxes of $1.03 per thousand of valuation, which he is recommending, or, if no sewer use fee is adopted, an increase of 5.49% or $1.27 per thousand.
After the presentation, the meeting recesses at 9:45 p.m. and reconvenes at 9:55 p.m.
The meeting is open to public comment. The following speakers are sworn in:
John F. Conley, 115 Smith Street, Riverside, Rhode Island, Chairman of the City's Democratic Party, who states he is opposed to the sewer use tax.
Elsie Carol Metcalf, 3 Bergin Street, Rumford, Rhode Island, who speaks in opposition to the sewer use fee.
William Dawson, 266 Terrace Avenue, Riverside, Rhode Island, who speaks on the Harbormaster budget.
Claire and George Sarganis, 1 Peach Orchard Drive, Riverside, Rhode Island, who speak on the Harbormaster budget.
Fred Bierbach, 30 Union Street, Riverside, Rhode Island, who speaks on the Harbormaster budget.
Carlton Bulley, 69 Vine Street, East Providence, Rhode Island, who speaks in favor of Mr. Lemont's recommendations.
Tony Gouveia, Riverside, Rhode Island, who speaks in favor of the sewer use fee.
Pedro Alves, 22 Alice Street, East Providence, Rhode Island, who speaks in opposition of the School Department budget.
Jeffrey West, 25 Wilson Avenue, East Providence, Rhode Island, who speaks on the sewer use fee.
After further discussion, Mr. Larisa questions Mr. McDonald on the Wastewater budget. He says what he wants to explore is a separate charge in between a sewer use fee with a fixed quarterly charge, and an entire payment other than the $700,000 that is currently being paid from the property tax. He says he would like to look at is what would happen if the NBC rate was looked at and the following were adopted: Keep what's in place now in place, but instead, substitute the NBC commodity rate, which for residential customers is less than the present rate, 99 cents per cubic foot for residential, 89 cents per cubic foot for industrial, and $1.39 per cubic foot for commercial, which is what 1/3 of the City would be paying now if they paid the NBC bill. Don't charge any flat annual fee and keep it the way it is now, except, instead of a 5500 sq. Cubic foot exemption per quarter, reduce that exemption to 1,000 per quarter, from 5500. The only other change would be, there would be no flat fee for the 5/8 inch pipe, which is what all residential customers have, but adopt the NBC rate for the pipes greater than 5/8 inch and up to the 10 inch meters, with the rate that they are using. He says he thinks that would generate somewhere around $2 million per year, or a little less than half of what the City would like to spend on the wastewater fee for next year. He asks that the information be given to the Council by Friday.
Mr. Larisa then provides a second scenario. He says the NBC rate for residential customers is less than the City's rate for residential customers, NBC rate being 99 cents and the City's present rate being $1.06. He says take the same proposal, except instead of the NBC rate for residential customers, use the City's rate of $1.06. Also, Mr. Larisa asks what would the exemption have to be to keep it at the same rate.
Mr. Lynch states for the record that the great comment over the years has been about the Northern end of the City being subsidized by the rest of the City for its sewer use. He says the Rumford residents pay taxes to fund a wastewater treatment plant that they never use.
After discussion, a motion is made by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Midgley, and unanimously VOTED on a roll call vote to continue the meeting to next Tuesday, October 13, 1998.
A motion to come out of the recess is made by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and unanimously VOTED to hear the docketed item under Communications and to allow Priscilla Carvalho to address the Council.
Priscilla Carvalho, 31 Payette Street, East Providence, Rhode Island is present and sworn. Mrs. Carvalho addresses the Council regarding the disrepair of a fence between her property and the Senior Center, and about the traffic coming out of the Senior Center parking lot. She asks that a speed bump be installed at the end of the parking lot.
After discussion, motion is made by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and unanimously VOTED to refer the matter to the City Manager, who will come back to the Council with a report for the next meeting.
Motion is made by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Larisa, to make Mrs. Carvalho petition part of the record.
The meeting recesses at 12:07 A.M. until Tuesday, October 13, 1998.
CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
RHODE ISLAND
JOURNAL OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1998
CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 6, 1998
The City Council meets in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, October 13, 1998, and is called to order at 8:02 P.M. by Mayor Rolland R. Grant.
Present: Mayor Rolland R. Grant ) Council Members
Joseph S. Larisa, Jr. )
Gerald R. Lynch )
Peter F. Midgley )
Norman J. Miranda )
Paul E. Lemont ) City Manager
William J. Conley, Jr. ) City Solicitor
Valerie A. Perry ) City Clerk
On motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch, and on unanimous roll call vote, it is VOTED to return to open session.
Discussion continues on the sewer use fee. The Council agrees to hear public comments after the Council discussion.
Joe Ridge of Camp, Dresser, McKee answers questions from the Council.
Mr. Larisa makes a suggestion to change the water exemption from 5500 cu. ft. per quarter for 22,000 per year to 1,000 cu. ft. per quarter, for 4,000 per year. He says what that would do would generate money to pay for sewer maintenance, collection and disposal. He says if the Narragansett Bay Commission commodity fixed rate schedule is used, it would generate approximately 2.3 million dollars, up from $700,000 that is now generated from the annual
water bill for sewer use. That would have to be supplemented with $1.5 million from property taxes.
After further Council discussion, the meeting is open to public comment.
The following speakers are sworn and speak on the sewer use fee:
Patrick Rogers, 111 Don Avenue, East Providence, Rhode Island, speaks about the need for more information on the sewer use fee before making a decision.
John Conley, 115 Smith Street, East Providence, Rhode Island, speaks against the sewer use fee.
The meeting recesses at 9:12 p.m. and reconvenes at 9:20 p.m.
Jeff West, 25 Wilson Avenue, East Providence, Rhode Island, speaks about his reservations with the sewer use fee.
Tony Gouveia, Riverside, Rhode Island, speaks in favor of the sewer use fee.
Mr. Larisa says he will not vote for a separate sewer use fee, which will average $160 per homeowner per year.
The Council question James McDonald, Finance Director, about the rates.
Motion is made by Mr. Miranda to do away with the sewer use fee tax. Mayor Grant leaves the Chair and seconds the motion. Roll call vote is taken:
Mr. Larisa Nay
Mr. Lynch Nay
Mr. Midgley Nay
Mr. Miranda Aye
Mayor Grant Aye
The motion is defeated by a 3-2 vote.
Mr. Larisa suggests cutting the budget by $400,000, with $200,000 coming from both the City and School Department budgets.
Dr. Taras Herbowy, Superintendent of Schools, speaks against Mr. Larisa's suggestion.
Henry Caparco, Vice Chairman of the School Committee, speaks about remarks made by Mr. Larisa and says he takes offense.
The meeting recesses at 11:10 p.m. and reconvenes at 11:22 p.m.
Mayor Grant says he does not want any cut from the School Department budget.
Jeff West speaks against the School Department budget.
Tony Gouveia, speaks on the School Department budget.
Pedro Alves, 22 Alice Street, East Providence, Rhode Island commends Mr. Miranda for his position on the school budget.
John Conley speaks about the School Department budget and says he would not support a cut, and says there is merit in Mr. Larisa's suggestion of an exemption.
After considerable discussion, a motion is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa, to defer the budget discussion to the next regular Council meeting, scheduled for October 20, 1998. The motion passes unanimously on a roll call vote.
1) AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $91,066,529 FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING OCTOBER 31, 1999.
Motion is made by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch, to defer action on the ordinance.
Motion passes unanimously on a roll call vote.
2) AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 16 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED, "TAXATION.", which amends SEC I. entitled "Taxation.", by adding: ARTICLE III. EXEMPTIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS AND ALTERATIONS.
SEC 16-40. Authorization to grant; terms of exemption,
SEC 16-41. Conditions and standards required of dwellings to be exempt.
SEC 16-42. Restricted to owner-occupied residential dwelling.
SEC 16-43. Alterations and improvements which qualify for exemption, a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k,l,m,n,o.
SEC 16-44. Alterations and improvements which do not qualify for exemptions, a,b,c,d,e.
SEC 16-45. Application.
SEC 16-46. Termination upon conveyance of property, etc.; exception.
SEC 16-47. Appeals.
SEC 16-48. Property subject to general revaluation. (By Mayor Rolland R. Grant)
Mr. Conley states that this ordinance was amended after First Passage, and the amended version is on the docket under Introduction of Ordinances.
Motion to withdraw this ordinance is made by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Midgley, and unanimously VOTED on a roll call vote.
1) Requesting approval for lease/purchase of an emergency medical vehicle.
Mr. Lemont defers the request
2) Request for Executive Session - Negotiations
On motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch, it is unanimously VOTED to put this to the end of the meeting.
3) Request to join East Bay Communities re: Providence River Dredging
On motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch, it is unanimously VOTED to approve the request.
City Clerk
4) Renewal of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses
Requesting authorization be granted to advertise renewal applications for subject licenses for a public hearing at the first Council meeting in November. (November 10, 1998)
On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously VOTED to approve.
5) Renewal of Annual Licenses
Requesting authorization be granted to renew subject licenses, excluding alcoholic beverage licenses, for year commencing December 1, 1998, upon application by licensee and approval by Chief of Police and, as required, by Health Inspector and other City officials: and requesting also to be advised of any licenses to be deferred or withheld from the renewal process.
On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Midgley, it is unanimously VOTED to approve.
CLAIMS COMMITTEE
Charles Rose Claim No. 98-34 Approved
(By Mayor Rolland R. Grant)
7) The Main Streets Of Our City
Mayor Grant speaks on the deplorable condition of some of the streets in the City that are State owned. He urges the citizens of East Providence to write letters to the Department of Transportation and to their legislators.
9) Signs on Poles
Mayor Grant speaks about the signs on poles left over from Yard Sales and other advertisements, and suggests the police get involved.
(By Councilman Peter F. Midgley)
To See or Not to Sea
Mr. Midgley speaks about the area on Bullocks Point Avenue in front of Ponham Light and says neighbors have complained to him that their view of the bay is obstructed because of overgrowth. He asks that the City Manager look into it.
(By Councilman Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.)
11) Sewer Use Fee Discussion
Mr. Larisa defers the topic to the next meeting.
Council Appointees Job Performance and Review
Mr. Larisa defers the topic to the next meeting.
13) Referenda Questions
Mr. Larisa defers this to the next meeting.
NOTE: 1998-99 Budget Ordinances
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.
2) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO BORROW FUNDS IN ANTICIPATION OF TAXES.
3) AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 11 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "PERSONNEL.", which amends: SEC I. In accordance with Sec 11-111 entitled "Adoption", of Chapter 11 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled "Personnel.", the attached pay plans designated as Exhibits A,B,C,D,E,G,F1 and F2 are hereby adopted as the official pay plans for the United Steelworkers of America Local 15509A; United Steelworkers of America Local 15509; International Association of Firefighters, Local 850 (AFL-CIO); International Brotherhood of Police Officers Local Number 569; Professional, Managerial, and Technical
Employees Association; East Providence Department Heads and Exhibits F1 and F2 are hereby adopted as official pay plans for non-classified full-time and/or part-time employees (i.e. seasonal and temporary) and unclassified employees respectively; and said exhibits shall be placed on file in the City Clerk's Office
On motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch, it is unanimously VOTED to defer the budget ordinances to the next meeting.
4) AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 18 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.", which amends SEC I. Sec 18-269. entitled "Stop and yield intersections designated; when stops required." adding thereto the following: WILLIAMS AVENUE (Westbound traffic) AT JAMES STREET.
On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Midgley, and on unanimous roll call vote, the
ordinance is approved for First Passage.
6) AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 16 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "TAXATION.", which amends SECTION I. Chapter 16 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled "Taxation", is amended by adding thereto the following: ARTICLE III. EXEMPTION FOR RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS AND ALTERATIONS. Sec. 16-40. Authorization to grant; term of exemption. Sec 16-41. Conditions and standards required of dwellings to be exempt. Sec 16-42. Restricted to owner-occupied residential dwelling. 16-43. Alterations and improvements which qualify for exemption, a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k,l,m,n,o. Sec 16-44. Alterations and improvements which do not qualify for exemptions, a,b,c,d,e. Sec 16-45. Application. Sec 16-46. Termination upon conveyance of property, etc.; exception. Sec 16-47. Appeals. Sec 16-48. Property subject to general revaluation.
This ordinance authorizes the Tax Assessor to grant a (2) year exemption from real estate taxes in the amount equal to the value of improvements for residential property, not to exceed 75% of the value prior to any alterations and improvements.
On motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Midgley, and on unanimous roll call vote, the ordinance is approved for First Passage.
(By Mayor Rolland R. Grant)
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Lynch, it is unanimously VOTED to reappoint George Furtado, 61 Ravena Avenue to the Juvenile Hearing Board.
(By Councilman Peter F. Midgley)
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously VOTED to reappoint Steven Clemens, 213 Terrace Avenue, and to appoint Fred C. Bieberbach, Jr., 40 Union Street, to the Harbor Management Commission.
At the request of Mr. Midgley, motion is made by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and unanimously VOTED to send a letter of thanks to Capt. Robert Eddy for his service on the Harbor Management Commission.
(By Councilman Norman J. Miranda)
On motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously VOTED to reappoint Louis Procaccini, 349 Juniper Street to the Juvenile Hearing Board.
On motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously VOTED to appoint Jose Dutra, 114 Walnut Street, to the Sister Cities Committee.
(By Councilman Gerald R. Lynch)
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Midgley, it is unanimously VOTED to appoint Virginia Rose, 33 Woodward Avenue to the position of Traffic Control.
Narragansett Electric - Utility Easement - East Prov. Senior Center, Pawtucket Ave.
On motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously VOTED to refer the matter to the Planning Board.
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously VOTED on a roll call vote to go into Executive Session to discussion contract negotiations.
The meeting recesses at 12:07 a.m. and goes into Executive Session.
On motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr Lynch, with all Council members present and voting, it is unanimously VOTED to return to open session at 12:16 a.m.
Motion to ratify the Police Contract is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Midgley. Roll call vote follows:
Mr. Larisa Nay
Mr. Lynch Aye
Mr. Midgley Aye
Mr. Miranda Aye
Mayor Grant Aye
The motion passes 4-1.
Motion to ratify the Steelworkers Contract is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda. Roll call vote follows:
Mr. Larisa Nay
Mr. Lynch Aye
Mr. Midgley Aye
Mr. Miranda Aye
Mayor Grant Aye
The motion passes 4-1.
There being no further businss, the meeting adjourns 12:17 A.M.
Attest:
Valerie A. Perry, CMC
City Clerk Approved: October 20, 1998