CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
RHODE ISLAND
JOURNAL OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY,
The City Council meets in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, September 1, 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
Gregory S. Dias ) Assistant City Solicitor
Mary Gadouas ) Deputy City Clerk
Invocation is given by Councilman Larisa
The Salute to the Flag is led by Councilman Lynch.
1. Approval of Council Journals
Regular Meeting - August 11, 1998
Closed Meeting - Request for Corporate Authority for Negotiations - August 11, 1998
2. Coastal Resources Management - FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
File No. 98-8-18 - To remove and replace existing roofing, Plat 0068, Lot 0032 (Cheryl A. Eaton)
3. File No. 98-8-17 - Requesting to reroof over existing shingles, Plat 313, Lot 9. (Charles Reito & Lisa Elliott)
4. File No. A98-7-38 - ASSENT - Requesting to (1) construct 35'x100' 2-story addition to existing structure; (2) remove/dispose two "Quonset Hut" structures; located at Map 16, Block 2, Lot 5; 54 Water St. (White Wolf Reality LLC)
5. File No. A98-7-31 -FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT - Requesting to construct a 5'x8' second story deck; install slider; located at 220 Narragansett Ave, Map 313, Block 1, Parcel 7. (Linda H. James)
6. File No. 98-7-58 - FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT - Requesting to remove and dispose existing dwelling; located at 230 Riverside Dr., Map 415, Block 06, Parcel 001. (Joseph Bardell)
7. (Permission to advertise) - Alcoholic Beverage - Class B-Full Privilege - Transfer
From: 305 Club, 305 Lyon Ave.
To: James Stuart Dillenbach dba: 305 Club, 305 Lyon Avenue
8. (Permission to advertise) - Alcoholic Beverage - Class B-Full Privilege - Transfer
From: Hok Meng & Kim H. Heng dba: Pattaya Cambodian Rest
To: Virak Prum dba: Hong Meas, 332 Warren Ave
9. Alcoholic Beverage - Class F - Octoberfest - October 3, 1998 - 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.,
Senior Center, 610 Waterman Ave Applicant: Recreation Department, 145 Taunton Ave
10. Juvenile Hearing Board - Resignation of Jo Anne Harry
On a motion by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch, it is unanimously approved on a roll call vote to remove the minutes of the Closed Meeting of August 11, 1998 and to approve the Consent Calendar as amended.
On a motion by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch, it is unanimously approved on a roll call vote to keep the minutes of the Closed Meeting of August 11, 1998 regarding request for Corporate Authority closed at this time.
Mayor Grant receives Council Consent to change the order of business to hear the docketed item under Communications at this time.
John M. Medeiros, 25 Hoppin Avenue, East Providence, Rhode Island is present and sworn. Mr. Medeiros states his reasons for changing the name of Council Way to J. Medeiros Way.
After discussion motion to approve is made by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Lynch, and unanimously VOTED on a roll call vote.
1. City Council Approval of Police/Dispatcher Uniform Procurement
On a motion by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Midgley, it is unanimously VOTED on a roll call vote to approve as requested.
2. Sewer Use Fee
Representatives from Camp, Dressler, & McKee address the issue to the Council and summarize their report. Motion to accept the report and defer to the next meeting is made by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Larisa, and unanimously VOTED on a roll call vote.
The meeting recesses for five minutes.
3. On a motion by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously voted to go into Executive Session at the end of the meeting to discuss negotiations with the Police and Steelworkers.
CLAIMS COMMITTEE
Scott Cronin, Claim No. 98-32 Referred to R.I. D.O.T.
Paul Ferreira, Claim No. 98-31 Referred to D'Ambra Construction Co.
Save the Bay - Notice of Citizens Suit For information
On a motion by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Midgley, it is unanimously VOTED on a roll call vote to accept the report.
(By Mayor Rolland R. Grant)
1. Burglar Alarms
Mayor Grant speaks on the ordinance dealing with false alarms of burglar alarms and suggests the ordinance for fines be enforced.
2. Tax Incentives For Homes
Mayor Grant suggests an ordinance giving homeowners a three year tax break on home improvements.
(By Councilman Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.)
1. School Committee Composition - Ballot Question
Mr. Larisa proposes a non-binding two referenda questions as follows:
Shall the School Committee for the City of East Providence be elected for two-year terms? Shall the School Committee for the City of East Providence be composed of one at-large member and one member from each of the four wards of the City.
On a motion by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch, it is unanimously VOTED on a roll call vote to authorize the Canvasser Authority to put each questions on the November 3rd election ballot.
2. School Department Budget
Mr. Larisa speaks on the School Department budget and the impact to the citizens of East Providence.
3. Bond Referenda Questions
Mr. Larisa states that all five bond questions proposed by the Council have been approved by the General Assembly. He suggests putting a plan together to inform the voters on the questions.
(By Councilman Norman J. Miranda)
Octoberfest
Mr. Miranda reports that an Octoberfest will be held on October 3, 1998 at the Senior Center.
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.", is amended by adding: VIOLA AVENUE (southbound traffic) at its intersection with CRESCENT VIEW AVENUE
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously voted on a roll call vote to approve for First Passage.
(By Mayor Rolland R. Grant)
Minimum Property Standards Board Of Review
Charles K. Dwyer 432 Roger Williams Ave 02916
R. Michael Plouff 117 Smith St 02915
Unanimously approved on a motion by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Midgley.
Juvenile Hearing Board - James Silva 55 Firglade Ave 02915
(To fill the unexpired term of Jo Ann Harry)
Unanimously approved on a motion by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Midgley.
(By Councilman Peter F. Midgley)
Crossing Guard - Sharon Allsworth 43 Temple Drive 02915
Unanimously approved on a motion by Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda.
(By Councilman Norman J. Miranda)
Crossing Guard - John Souza 186 Orchard Street 02914
Julio Costa 24 Anthony Street 02914
Unanimously approved on a motion by Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda.
Babe Ruth/Ted Williams Memorial Committee
John L. Lewis Peter F. Midgley
Anthony A. Almeida Norman J. Miranda Honorary Managers
John F. Conley Paul J. Tavares
Rolland R. Grant Gerald R. Lynch
Williams V. Irons Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.
Paul E. Lemont
William A. Castro, General Manager
William J. Conley, Jr., Assistant General Manager
Dr. Thomas Antonian, Assistant General Manager The Team
William Stringfellow, Jr., Assistant General Manager
Joan E. Kent, Secretary
Steven W. Yan, Treasurer
Keith Costa
Gregory S. Dias Coaches
Robert Rock
Unanimously approved on a motion by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Midgley.
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers, New England District Edward O'Donnell, requesting to address the Council on the proposed Providence River maintenance dredging project.
Ed O'Donnell, 23 St. Brendan Road, Dorchester, Massachusetts is present and sworn. Mr. O'Donnell says he is the Project Manager for the project. He gives the Council information on what they are planning to do.
Motion is made by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Lynch, and unanimously VOTED on a roll call vote to go into Executive Session to discuss negotiations with the Police and Steelworkers.
The meeting goes into Executive session at 10:55 p.m.
(Closed Session - See Separate Folder)
The meeting returns to Open Session and comes to order on a motion by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Lynch, and voted 5-0.
Motion is made by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch, and unanimously VOTED to give Council Consent to Mr. Miranda to add appointments to the Baseball Memorial Committee.
The following names are added:
Chaplains - Rev. August F. Mendonca and Rev. W. Douglas Grant
Designated Hitters - Gerald Bessette, F. Thomas Currier, Keith Costa, Steven Costa, Gregory
S. Dias, John D. Farias, James P. McStay, John Peixinho, Thomas Peno, Robert Rock
There being no further business, the meeting adjourns at 11:20 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda.
Attest:
Mary Gadouas
Deputy City Clerk