March 7, 2000 - Journal of the Regular Council Meeting 

 

CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE

RHODE ISLAND

JOURNAL OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

MARCH 7, 2000

 

The City Council meets in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, March 7, 2000 and is called to order at 7:45 P.M. by Mayor Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.

 

Present:

                        Mayor Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.                  Council Members

                        Rolland R. Grant

                        Peter F. Midgley                                              

                        Norman J. Miranda                             

                        Patrick A. Rogers                                (Leaves at 8:30 P.M.)

                        Paul E. Lemont                                   City Manager

                        William J. Conley, Jr.                          City Solicitor

                        Valerie A. Perry                                  City Clerk

 

The Invocation is led by Councilman Grant.

The Salute to the Flag is led by Councilman Midgley

           

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

1.         Approval of Council Journals

            February 15, 2000 - Regular Meeting

 

2.         Coastal Resources Management Council - File No. M00-1-27 Amended

 

                                   

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT - Repair/replace exterior windows, doors and shingles.  Replace existing asphalt driveway with crushed shells.  Repair porch floor and roof.  Replace front steps.  Located at 71 White Avenue, Map 313, Block 09, Parcel 001.00 (Charles Rejto and Lisa Elliott)

 

                       

3.         Coastal Resources Management Council - File No. 00-2-23

                                   

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT - Replace windows, exterior renovations.  Located at Map 312, Block 33, Lot 10; 7 Bluff Street (Susan Shore)

 

                       

4.         Alcoholic Beverage License - Class F - March 18, 2000

            St. Martha's Church - 2595 Pawtucket Avenue

 

5.         Alcoholic Beverage License - Class F - March 19, 2000

            Our Lady of Loreto Church - 346 Waterman Avenue

 

6.         Alcoholic Beverage License - Class F-1 - April 28 - 29, 2000

            St. Mary's Academy - BayView - 3070 Pawtucket Avenue

 

7.         Alcoholic Beverage License - Class F - June 23, 24, 25, 2000

            St. Francis Xavier Church - 81 No. Carpenter Street

                                   

On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Grant, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously VOTED to approve the Consent Calendar.

 

PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS

 

Councilman Peter F. Midgley presents the 1999 Holiday Display Awards for Ward 4:

 

            Best Commercial -        Perfect Cuts, 227 Willett Avenue

Most Creative -            Mr. & Mrs. Ernie Lusignan, 60 Firglade Avenue

                                                Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Olson, 40 Sprague Avenue

            Most Traditional -         Dr. & Mrs. Carl Cotoia, 121 Terrace Avenue

            Most Electrifying -        Mr. & Mrs. David Vaz, 110 Stanton Avenue

                                                Mr. & Mrs. Bruce DiTraglia, 120 Smith Street

            Most Traditional -         Mr. & Mrs. Russell King, 40 Forest Avenue

 

Councilman Patrick Rogers presents the 1999 Holiday Display Awards for Ward 1:

 

            Best Commercial -        Hargreaves Studio, 430 Newport Avenue

                                                Fontes Studio, 673 No. Broadway

            Most Creative -            Mr. & Mrs. Fernando Cavaco, 25 Blanche Avenue

            Most Inspirational -      Newman Church, 100 Newman Avenue

                                                Mr. & Mrs. Aires Bettencourt, 12 Tab Avenue

            Most Traditional -         Mr. & Mrs. Robert Capello, 16 Reservoir Avenue

                                                Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Fontana, 16 Algonquin Road

                                                Mr. & Mrs. John Costigan, 22 Reservoir Avenue

                                                Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cusack, 150 Greenwood Avenue

            Most Electrifying -        Mr. & Mrs. Anibal Teves, 348 Sutton Avenue

                                                Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fiorito, 21 Goldsmith Ave.

            Most Decorated Street - Don Avenue - Mrs. Helen Saxon, 100 Don Avenue

            Most Holiday Spirit Mr. & Mrs. Karl F. Sherry, Jr., 30 Greenwood Avenue

                                                Mrs. Maryjane J. Chase, 201 Wilson Avenue

            Most Festive -  Mr. & Mrs. Kent R. Weesner, 106 Frederick Street

                       

Councilman Rolland R. Grant presents the 1999 Holiday Display Awards for Ward 3:

 

            Most Creative -            Shirley and Frank Andrews, 65 Garden Drive

            Best Commercial -        Orchard View Manor, Tripps Lane

            Most Creative -            Mr. Steven DaCunha, 106 Brookhaven Drive

            Most Inspirational         Mr. Albert Iannucci, 30 Forbes Street

            Most Original -             Mr. & Mrs. William Moura, 74 Martin Street

                                                 Bernard Kavanagh - 87 Bliss Street

            Most Colorful -             Brian Lynch - 48 Madeline Drive

 

Councilman Norman J. Miranda presents the 1999 Holiday Display Awards for Ward 2:

 

            Best Commercial -        Casa Horta, 217 Taunton Avenue

                                                Santa Maria Cultural Center, 846 Broadway

            Most Creative -            James Medeiros, 137 Grove Avenue

                                                Louis Couto, 148 Grove Avenue

                                                Albert Escobar, 110 Brown Street

                                                Ray Branco, 56 Sterling Street

            Most Inspirational -      Manuel Escobar, 162 Grosvenor Avenue

                                                Mr. David Melo, 32 Vine Street

                                                Anthony Cabral, 39 Baker Street

            Most Traditional -         Jose Barros, 159 Grove Avenue

                                                Antonio DeSousa, 161 Grove Avenue

                                                Mario Lobo, 67 Sterling Street

                                                Frank Pratas, 63 Sidney Street

                                                Albilio Tavares, 110 Brookhaven Drive

            Most Electrifying -        Louisa Jardim, 144 Grove Avenue

                                                Manuel Martin, 95 No. Carpenter Street

                                                Adelino Rosa, 15 Purchase Street      

                                                Jose DaRosa, 40 Abbott Street

                       

Mayor Joseph S. Larisa, Jr. Holiday Display Committee member Jeffrey Tilley present the 1999 Holiday Display At-Large Awards:

 

            Most Colonial -                        Mr. & Mrs. John Precopio, 140 Wilson Avenue

            Most Unique -                          The Arrangement, 192 Newport Avenue

            Best Commercial -                    Solmar Restaurant, Warren Avenue

            Most Coordinated Neighbors - Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Vieira, 54 Richfield Avenue

                                                            Mr. & Mrs. Frank DaLuz, 51 Richfield Avenue

                                                            Mr. & Mrs. Adelino Machado, 52 Richfield Avenue

            Most Electrifying                       Mr. & Mrs. Earl Farrar, 105 Walmer Avenue

            Most Welcoming                      Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Sears, 50 Euclid Avenue

            Most Relaxing                          Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Lacroix, 22 Catalpa Avenue

            Most Old-Fashioned                Mr. & Mrs. Roger DiPierro, 14 Catalpa Avenue

            Most Animated Eyecatcher -    Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Carrier, 20 Adams Avenue

            Most Humorous -                     Dexter Investment Corp., 195 Riverside Drive

            Most Traditional -                     Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lepre, 133 Terrace Avenue

            Most Creative                          Mr. & Mrs. David A. Brown, 15 Bond Road

           

(It is noted for the record that Councilman Patrick A. Rogers has left the meeting due to an emergency).

 

CITY COUNCIL SITTING AS LICENSING COMMISSIONERS                  

 

1.         Carnival - May 13, 2000 - Gordon School - 45 Maxfield Avenue                                

            Lisa Ardente, 660 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island is present and sworn.

 

On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Grant, it is unanimously VOTED to approve, subject to approvals from the Police Chief and Building Inspector.  It is noted that Mr. Rogers is absent for the vote

 

2.         Carnival - June 23, 24, 25, 2000 - St. Francis Xavier Church - 81 No. Carpenter Street

            Councilman Miranda speaks on behalf of St. Francis Xavier Church for the license.

 

On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously VOTED to approve, subject to approvals from the Police Chief and Building Inspector.  It is noted that Mr. Rogers is absent for the vote

 

3.         Victualing - Class 3 - n/more than 25 persons

            JPC Pizza, Inc., dba Ronzio's Pizza - 1055 So. Broadway

            Joseph Choquette, 2280 Division Street, East Greenwich, Rhode Island, is present and sworn.

 

On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Grant, it is unanimously VOTED to approve, subject to approvals from the Police Chief, Building Inspector, and Health Inspector.  It is noted that Mr. Rogers is absent for the vote

 

4.         Private Detective

            Steven Joseph Ladeira - 33 Russell Avenue, East Providence, RI

 

The applicant is present and sworn.

 

The Council asks Mr. Ladeira if he has prior experience working with a private detective agency and he responds that he worked for one approximately 8 years ago.  Mr. Grant states that the law requires a private detective applicant to have 5 years prior experience as a police officer or as a private detective.

 

On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Grant, it is unanimously VOTED to approve the license, subject to Mr. Ladeira's meeting all requirements.  It is noted that Mr. Rogers is absent for the vote.

 

LICENSING COMMISSIONERS RESUME SITTING AS CITY COUNCIL

                       

On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Grant, it is unanimously VOTED to change the order of business to hear Communications next.    It is noted that Mr. Rogers is absent for the vote.

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

1.         Representative Robert D. Sullivan addresses the Council and reports that the General Assembly Delegation has written a letter of support to the Department of Transportation for the Warren Avenue extension and the Waterfront Drive Project.  He reports that he received 4 legislative grants for the Riverside section of the City and makes the following presentations: $1,500 for the Ancient Little Neck Cemetery; $3,000 for Oldham School, $2,000 for East Bay Geriatric Center, and; $2,500 for the Crescent Park Carousel.

 

2.         Bruce R. Zarembka, 45 Burton Avenue, Riverside, Rhode Island, Richard Dellefemine, 29 Linden Avenue, Rumford, Rhode Island, and Allen Winter, 85 Ferncrest Drive, Rhode Island, representatives of the East Providence Youth Sports Alliance, are sworn in and proceed to address the Council about their concerns regarding the maintenance of fields, etc. and the status of the Recreation Advisory Board.

 

Mr. Midgley states that the Council is adding 5 members to the Recreation Advisory Board which will hopefully bring new ideas to the board and will help reactivate it.  Mr. Miranda says things were running smoothly and there were no problems for the board to address, which may be one of the reasons that the board has not been active.

 

Mr. Winter says the lines of communication between the Board and the Youth Alliance need to be reestablished.  He suggests a liaison to the Board from the Youth Group.  He also says he believes a merger of the Parks and Recreation would be a good step.

 

Mayor Larisa says that his appointment to the board will be the liaison to the Youth Sports Alliance.  He tells the group to get a name to the City Clerk and that person will be put on at the next meeting.  He also suggests getting other names of those that are interested in sitting on the board.

 

3.         Karen Munroe, 251 Becker Avenue, Riverside, Rhode Island is present and sworn and addresses the council about concerns and questions about Riverside Cleansers.  She says that she has been dealing with vibrations in her home, which she attributes to the machinery in the Cleansers.  She also mentions smoke that is emitting from the building, which she says she is concerned about. 

 

Mr. Midgley states that Mr. Damiani is complying with all the laws and he meets the necessary guidelines of the emissions.  Mr. Lemont says that Mr. Damiani is waiting for the delivery of new machinery, which will relieve the noise and emissions. 

 

The meeting recesses at 9:05 p.m. and reconvenes at 9:10 p.m.

 

On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Miranda, the meeting returns to the regular order of business.

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

ORDINANCES - FINAL PASSAGE (Given first passage February 15, 2000)

Advertised - Providence Journal - February 18, 2000

                       

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 14 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "STREETS AND SIDEWALKS" , which is amended by adding the following:

Sec. 14-23  Solid waste containers in roadways

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(a) A solid waste container is any container one cubic yard or greater in volume, generally owned by a commercial waste hauling corporation or industry but not limited to such ownership.  This article shall not apply to any trash barrel of 100 gallons or less owned by a resident for household solid waste generated in the course of daily living.

 

(b)  No person shall place or caused to be placed in any street, highway, or public right of way a solid waste container without first obtaining a permit from the building inspector's office.  The permit will be issued in the name of the person responsible for the solid waste container and contain a specific site location in the street, highway, or public right of way for the container.  Prior to the issuance of the permit for the solid waste container by the building inspector's office, said permit must be approved by the police department and fire department.  There shall be a $25.00 permit fee for all solid waste containers placed within the street, highway, or public right of way.

       

(c) Said permit will expire 14 days from the date of issuance.  A renewal of the permit may be applied for at the building inspector's office for additional successive time periods not exceed 14 days.  There shall be no fee for the renewal of a permit.

 

(d) All solid waste containers shall have reflective markings not less than 6 inches wide by 3 feet long on all corners and additional markings on the front and rear facing ends.  Placement of the containers shall not block pedestrian passage without proper safety warnings.

 

(e) The solid waste container must be removed within 48 hours when filled to capacity.

 

(f) The person to whom the permit is issued shall be responsible for any damage to utilities, roadways, curbing, walkways, or street trees during installation, use and/or removal of the container.  The permit holder must post a $1,000.00 bond or a certified check in the amount of $1,000.00 with the building inspector's office for any container  placed in the street, highway, or public right of way.

 

(g) Any person who violates any provision of this article shall be subject to a $50.00 fine per day.  (Requested by Councilman Peter F. Midgley)   CHAPTER NO. 112

 

On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously VOTED to dispense with the reading of the ordinance.

 

There are no persons from the public wishing to be heard

 

On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Midgley, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously VOTED to approve the ordinance for Final Passage.  It is noted that Mr. Rogers is absent for the vote.

 

NEW BUSINESS

CITY MANAGER

 

1.         Qualification of Consultants for Forbes Street Landfill Study

            Planning Director Jeanne Boyle reviews the process for the Council.

 

On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Grant, it is unanimously VOTED to approve.  It is noted that Mr. Rogers is absent for the vote.

 

2.         Requested use of Tristam Burges School - Refer to Planning Board

 

Mr. Lemont reports that he received a request from the Institute of Labor Studies for the use of Tristam Burges School as a training site for dislocated workers.  He says there is also interest in using the building for a school that will teach heritage to the Portuguese community.  He asks that the matter be referred to the Planning Board.

 

Mr. Grant asks who will be making the necessary repairs to the building.  Mr. Lemont replies to a question from Mr. Grant on who will be fixing up the property, saying that the tenants themselves will be taking care of it.  Mr. Grant asks why the building can't be torn down and the property sold.  Mr. Lemont says that all alternatives need to be looked at before any hasty action is taken.  He says that both groups have been told that the lease will be a short-term lease, no more than two years.

 

On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously VOTED to refer to the Planning Board.  It is noted that Mr. Rogers is absent for the vote

 

3.         Review of bids for Cozzens Avenue

 

Mr. Lemont reports that the Purchasing Agent contacted Boyle & Fogarty and they have agreed to do Cozzens Avenue alone for $30,621, which was the bid.  The other company did not agree to do Cedar Avenue.  The best that Mr. Andrews could negotiate was a price of $33,425 for Cedar Avenue.  The total price would be $5,000 more than the Council talked about at the last meeting if they took the two lowest bids.  Mr. Lemont recommends approving them to get the jobs done.  Mayor Larisa says it is actually $4,500 less than accepting one of the five bids. 

 

On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously VOTED to approve the City Manager's recommendation.

 

4.         City Manager's Report

 

Mr. Lemont mentions that the City will be accepting applications for the Carousel.  He urges young people to come into City Hall and get their names in.

 

REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS

(By William J. Conley, Jr., City Solicitor)

Claims Committee

                                   

            Louise Riendeau Clain No. 00-10                     Referred to the Law Department

            John Larose Claim No. 99-25                          Referred to the Law Department

 

On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Grant, the Claims Committee report is accepted as presented.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS

 

Mr. Grant receives unanimous consent to announce that the St. Patrick's Day and St. Joseph's Day celebrations will be held at City Hall on Friday, March 17th and all are welcome.

 

(Mayor Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.)

1.         City Capital Spending as a Percentage of Budget Report Request

 

Mayor Larisa suggests to the City Manager that at the next budget round, each department submit an itemized list of how much was spent on capital improvements during the fiscal year.

 

 

2.         The Mission of the Multi-Purpose Recreation Center Advisory Committee

 

Mayor Larisa states that he is concerned that the Committee may be deviating a bit from what the Council voted on two weeks ago as far as a mission statement. 

 

He says there are many issues the Committee has to look at before they start talking about bond issues, the same way the Senior Center Committee had to do.

 

He lists what is needed: 1) Needs Analysis, 2) Size and Scope of Center Based on Need and Usage, 3) Location of Center, 4) Design of Center, 5) Construction of Center, 6) Cost of Center, 7) Annual Operating Budget.

 

He states that all revenue sources need to be looked into, to lessen the burden on the taxpayers.  He also mentions that the Council has allocated $25,000 for the study. 

 

Mr. Grant states that the Committee members should report to the Council and keep them updated in order for the Council to have some input in this. 

 

On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Midgley, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously VOTED to get this list to the Advisory Committee and to ask them to keep the Council updated and to give comments on this statement.

 

Mr. Miranda receives Unanimous Consent to speak on Rosegarden Soccer Field.  He asks Julie Forgue, Public Works Director, to inform the Council on the status of Rosegarden Field.  He states that remarks have been made to him that rumors are flying that the Public Works Director is not pushing this project.  She states that the consultant, CDM, had problems with the survey.  She says that indications are that the report is favorable and there is no impact on the construction of the soccer field.  Once the DEM approval is received, construction will proceed. 

 

RESOLUTIONS

 

1.         RESOLUTION ENDORSING PROVIDENCE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL'S REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TAX EXEMPT STATUS   NO. 28

(Requested by Providence Country Day School)

Mr. Conley explains that the School gets its tax exempt status by way of a legislative grant and the grant they have now goes back to the late 1970's, and because of the increase of value in their property, the present legislative grant they have no longer covers the value of their property, which will cause them to lose a significant portion of their tax exempt status.   They will be submitting the legislation, and they have asked the Council for support.

 

On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Midgley, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously VOTED to adopt the resolution.  It is noted that Mr. Rogers is absent for the vote.

 

1.         RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE 2001-2002 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS (TIP) SUBMISSIONS NO. 29        (Requested by Planning Department)

On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously VOTED to adopt the Resolution.                              

 

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 

(If given first passage, can be referred to the next regular Council meeting to be held on March 21, 2000 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, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.", which amends Article X entitled "Stopping, Standing and Parking." Subsection 18-315 entitled "Reserved parking designated--Handicapped parking." by adding thereto the following:

                                   

RICE AVE., (south side) from a point 38 ft east of Pawtucket Avenue easterly for  52 ft.

(Requested by the Director of Public Works)

 

Mr. Grant speaks on the ordinance.  He asks if 38 feet will be adequate enough for a fire truck to get through.  He says this has to be strictly enforced and has to be on Tuesdays and Thursdays only, the two days that the doctor has office hours.

 

On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Midgley, it is unanimously VOTED to amend the ordinance to Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week, and to approve the ordinance for First Passage as amended.  It is noted that Mr. Rogers is absent for the vote.

 

2.         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.  18-269 entitled "Stop and yield intersections designated; when stops required." by adding thereto the following:

 

WEEDEN AVENUE  (northbound traffic) at Ferris Avenue.

(Requested by Director of Public Works)

On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Midgley, it is unanimously VOTED to approve for First Passage.  It is noted that Mr. Rogers is absent for the vote.

                                   

1.         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 SECTION I - Sec.  18-269 entitled "Stop and yield intersections designated; when stops required by deleting therefrom the following:

 

CLYDE AVENUE (northbound and southbound traffic) at Kent Avenue.

 

SECTION II.  Sec. 18-269 entitled "Stop and yield intersections designated; when stops required." is amended by adding thereto the following:

 

CLYDE AVENUE (southbound traffic) at Kent Avenue.

CLYDE AVENUE (northbound traffic) at Rachella Court.

RACHELLA COURT (westbound traffic) at Clyde Avenue.

(Requested by Director of Public Works)

 

On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously VOTED to approve for First Passage.  It is noted that Mr. Rogers is absent for the vote.

 

4.         AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 13 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "PUBLIC PLACES.", which amends  Sec. 13-191 entitled "Created; composition; appointment of members; vacancies." to read as follows:

(a) There is hereby created an advisory recreation board for the city, which board shall be composed of 16 members and shall have the powers and duties specified in this division.

           

(b) The advisory recreation board shall consist of one member of the city council appointed by the city council who shall be ex officio, one member of the school committee appointed by the school committee who shall be ex officio, the city manager who shall be ex officio, the superintendent of schools who shall be ex officio and seven members appointed by the city council who shall be qualified electors of the city and shall not be public employees or officeholders of the city, and one of whom shall be the commissioner for the East Providence American Youth Soccer Organization.

 

(c)  Additionally the four members of the City Council who are elected by ward shall each appoint one qualified elector from the city from their ward to the Advisory Recreation Board subject to approval by a majority of the Council; the remaining At-Large member of the Council shall appoint one qualified elector from the city to the Advisory Recreation Board subject to approval by a majority of  the Council.

 

(d) The seven members of the advisory recreation board appointed by the city council shall be appointed for staggered terms. The member from the East Providence American Youth Soccer Organization shall be appointed for a term expiring January 1, 1997 and the remaining member appointed by the council shall be appointed for a term expiring January 1, 1996. Annually thereafter the council shall appoint such members to serve for a term of five years upon the expiration of each appointee's term.

 

(e)  The (5) members of the Advisory Recreation Board  appointed by the Council pursuant to subsection (c) of this ordinance shall be appointed for staggered terms.  The initial appoint for such members shall expire as follows: Ward I - March 1, 2001; Ward II - March 1, 2002; Ward III - March 1, 2003; Ward IV - March 1, 2004; Council-at-large, March 1, 2005.  Annually thereafter the Council shall appoint such members to serve for a term of five years upon the expiration of each appointee's term. 

                                   

(f) Each member shall continue in office until his or her successor has been duly appointed and qualified.  In case any vacancy shall occur on the board for any reason, the vacancy shall be filled in the manner provided above, and the appointee shall serve for and during the unexpired term of his or her predecessor.

 

On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously VOTED to dispense with the reading of the ordinance.

 

On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously VOTED to approve the ordinance for First Passage.

                                   

APPOINTMENTS

(By Mayor Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.)

            Zoning Board of Review

            Jude Kostas                 18 Don Avenue  02916

 

On motion by Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously VOTED to approve.  It is noted that Mr. Rogers is absent for the vote.

 

 

(By Councilman Rolland R. Grant)

            Historic Properties Designation & Study Commission

            (R)       Les Haworth                35 Jay Street 02916

 

On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Grant, it is unanimously VOTED to approve.  It is noted that Mr. Rogers is absent for the vote.

 

 

(By Councilman Norman J. Miranda)

                                   

Harbor Management Commission

            (R)       Lee H. Hastings III       157 Schuyler Street 02914

                        John Santos                  16 Appian Way 02914

 

On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Midgley, it is unanimously VOTED to approve.   It is noted that Mr. Rogers is absent for the vote.

 

 

Historic Properties Designation & Study Commission

            (R)       Terri DeCoste  57 Terrace Avenue (02915)

 

On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously VOTED to approve.   It is noted that Mr. Rogers is absent for the vote.

 

 

(By Councilman Peter F. Midgley)

            Harbor Management Commission

            (R)       Capt. E. Howard McVay, Jr.   273 Terrace Avenue  (02915)

 

On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Grant, it is unanimously VOTED to approve.   It is noted that Mr. Rogers is absent for the vote.

 

            David Murray   238 Terrace Avenue (02915)

 

On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Grant, it is unanimously VOTED to approve.   It is noted that Mr. Rogers is absent for the vote.

 

            Steven Clemens            30 Homestead Avenue, Barrington, RI 02806 (Ex-Officio)

 

On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Grant, it is unanimously VOTED to approve.   It is noted that Mr. Rogers is absent for the vote.

                                   

            Juvenile Hearing Board

            (R)       John P. Wayland, Jr. 65 Forbes Street (02915)

 

On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously VOTED to approve.   It is noted that Mr. Rogers is absent for the vote.

                       

 

There being no further business, the meeting adjourns at 10:08 p.m.

 

Attest:

 

 

 

Valerie A. Perry, CMC

City Clerk                                            Approved: March 21, 2000

 

 

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