CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
RHODE ISLAND
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The City Council meets in the Council Chamber on Monday, October 23, 2000 and is called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Assistant Mayor Peter F. Midgley.
Present:
Assistant Mayor Peter F. Midgley..................Council Members
Rolland R. Grant
Norman J. Miranda
Patrick A. Rogers
Paul E. Lemont ..............................................City Manager
William J. Conley, Jr......................................City Solicitor
Valerie A. Perry..............................................City Clerk
Absent:
Mayor Joseph S. Larisa, Jr. (part of the meeting)
Councilman Rolland R. Grant
The Invocation is led by Councilman Rogers. The Salute to the Flag is led by Mr. Miranda.
Carole Malagga, Merandi Reporting, is present to record the public hearings.
1. Approval of Council Journals
Regular Meeting - October 3, 2000
Closed Session - October 3, 2000 - Negotiations
2. Victualing - Over 50 -
Transfer from RI Hospital Trust Natl Bank to Sovereign Bank of N.E -
Located at One Sovereign Way, East Providence, Rhode Island
3. R.I. Dept. of Environmental Management - Insignificant Alteration – Permit
4. No. 00-0276 - Approx. 30 ft. north of Legion Way, approximately 140 ft. west of the intersection of Legion Way and Ferncrest Drive, Plat 612, Lot 11
(Bruce K. Bird, East Providence School Department)
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Rogers, and on a roll call vote, it is voted 3-0 to remove the minutes of the October 3, 2000 Closed Session from the Consent Calendar and to approve the Consent Calendar as amended. Mr. Grant and Mayor Larisa are recorded as absent for the vote.
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Rogers, and on a roll call vote, it is voted 3-0 to approve the minutes of the October 3, 2000 Closed Session and to keep them closed. Mr. Grant and Mayor Larisa are recorded as absent for the vote.
1. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE RENEWALS - For year commencing Dec.1, 2000 -
Advertised - East Providence Post - October 5 & 12, 2000
CLASS A (RETAILERS)
Barrington Liquors, Inc., 618 Warren Avenue
Clift's Liquors, Inc., dba Christy's Liquors, 191 Willett Avenue
Haxtons of Riverside, Inc., 1086 Willett Avenue
Jordans Beverage Store, Inc., dba Jordans Liquors, 199 Taunton Avenue
Liquor Depot, Inc., dba Douglas Wine & Spirits, 1235 Wampanoag Trail
Maia Brothers Liquor Mart, Inc., 208 Warren Avenue
O'Dell Enterprises, Inc., dba Brookfield Liquors, 470 North Broadway
Riverside Liquors, Inc., 225 Bullocks Point Avenue
Town Liquor Co., Inc., dba Town Wine & Spirits, 179 Newport Avenue
B-FULL PRIVILEGE (TAVERN)
Eastern Motor Inns, Inc, dba New Yorker Motor Lodge, 400 Newport Avenue
B-FULL PRIVILEGE (VICTUALING)
141 Corp., dba Uncle Tony's Pizza & Pasta, 141 Newport Avenue
AJR Restaurant Group, Inc., dba Estrella Do Mar, 736 North Broadway
Barbosa Family Restaurants, Inc., dba Josephs Restaurant, 315 Waterman Avenue
Centre Court Inc., The, 55 Hospital Road
Chelo's of East Providence, Inc., 911 Warren Avenue
China Gourmet, Inc., dba Peking Restaurant, 525 North Broadway
Comedy Connection of RI, Inc., dba Comedy Connection, 39 Warren Avenue
D & M Sports Tavern, Inc., dba Golfers Sports Pub, 308 Warren Avenue
Davenport's Bar & Grill, Inc., dba Davenport's Restaurant, 1925 Pawtucket Avenue
Dick C's, Inc., dba Dick C's Place, 218 Warren Avenue
James Dillenbach, dba 305 Club, 305 Lyon Avenue
Dolce's Restaurant, Inc., dba Bovi's Town Tavern, 287-289 Taunton Avenue
E & E Restaurant, Inc., dba 133 Club, 29 Warren Avenue
First Stop, Inc., dba Mulhearn's Pub, 507 North Broadway
Hong Meas Restaurant Inc., dba Hong Meas Restaurant, 332 Warren Avenue
Joe's On Broadway, Inc., dba Joe's On Broadway, 968 Broadway
Lane Foods, Inc., dba Greggs Restaurant, 1940 Pawtucket Avenue
LaRosa Restaurant, Inc., dba LaRosa Restaurant, 335 Newport Avenue
Lees Restaurant and Lounge, Inc., dba Lees Restaurant and Lounge, 376 Bullocks Point Avenue
Lincoln Bar & Grill, Inc., 24 Monroe Avenue
Little Lucy's Lunch, Inc., dba Red Bridge Tavern, 22 Waterman Avenue
Merrill Lounge, Inc., dba Merrill Lounge, 535 North Broadway
Albertino R. Milho, dba Madeira Restaurant, 288-290 Warren Avenue
Mindelo Restaurant, Inc., dba One River Street Restaurant, 1 River Street
NE Restaurant Co., Inc., dba Chili's Grill & Bar, 50 Highland Avenue
Old Oyster House & Lounge, Inc., 28 Water Street
P & G Bowling, Inc., dba East Providence Bowling Center, 80 Newport Avenue
Panski's Pub Ltd., dba Panski's Pub, 446 Waterman Avenue
PWRPJ, Inc., dba Rockin' Times, 478 Waterman Avenue
Riviera Inn Dining and Banquet Co., 580 North Broadway
Roast House Pub & Restaurant Corp., dba The Roast House, 40 Newport Avenue
S A Z, Inc., dba Town Pizza & Family Restaurant, 949 Willett Avenue
SDJ Restaurant, dba B & B Sports Tavern, 281 Massasoit Avenue
Solmar, Inc., dba Solmar Restaurant, 497 Warren Avenue
Town Pub, Inc., 311 Taunton Avenue
Tropical Ilhas, Inc., 472 Waterman Avenue
Vartan Athens Pizza, Inc., dba Athens Pizza, 2830 Pawtucket Avenue
Watchemoket Bar, Inc., dba Watchemoket Bar, 31 Warren Avenue
Young China Restaurant, Inc., 250 Warren Avenue
C (SALOON)
Carl & Arthur Quattrucci, dba Monforte's Bar, 493 Waterman Avenue
D-FULL PRIVILEGE
Columbus Club of East Providence, 3200 Pawtucket Avenue
Agawam Hunt, 15 Roger Williams Avenue
Cape Verdean Progressive Center, 329 Grosvenor Avenue
Columbus Club of Barrington, 1 Viola Avenue
East Providence Athletic Club, 118 Mauran Avenue
East Providence Fraternal Order of Eagles 1773, 334 Waterman Avenue
East Providence Lodge of Elks 2337, 60 Berkeley Street
East Providence Yacht Club, Inc., 9 Pier Road
Holy Ghost Beneficial Brotherhood of Rhode Island, 51 North Phillips Street
Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity, 59 Brightridge Avenue
Holy Ghost Brotherhood Mariense, 846 Broadway
Loggia Luce Moderna 1112, 99 Hicks Street
Metacomet Country Club, 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway
Portuguese American Athletic Club, 281 Warren Avenue
Riverside Post Holding Co., Inc., 830 Willett Avenue
Riverside Sportsmans Assoc., 1 Sportsman Drive
Rumford Columbus Club, 1 New Road
Squantum Association, Squantum Club, 947 Veterans Memorial Parkway
Theophilo Braga Brotherhood and Literary Club, 26 Teofilo Braga Way
Trinity Brotherhood, 146 Sutton Avenue
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Primmer-Cordeiro Post 5385, 165 Lyon Avenue
Wannamoisett Country Club, 96 Hoyt Avenue
B-LIMITED (VICTUALING)
Aegean Pizza, Inc., 302 Willett Avenue
Bertucci's Restaurant Corp., dba Bertucci's Brick Oven Pizzeria, 60 Narragansett Park Drive
Bevilacqua, Christine, dba The Corner Grill, 664 Bullocks Point Avenue
Boston House of Pizza, Inc., 540-542 Taunton Avenue
Bowling Academy, Inc., 354 Taunton Avenue
Dedeyan, Mkrtich, dba Minerva Pizza House, 1022 South Broadway
Delops, Inc., dba Papa Gino's, 80 Highland Avenue
Delops, Inc., dba Papa Gino's, 12 Narragansett Park Drive
East Prov. House of Pizza, LLC., 187 Willett Avenue
Goncalves, Maria D.N., dba Dolores Place, 330 Warren Avenue
Horton's Seafood, Inc. , dba Horton's Seafood, 809 Broadway
JPCT Sports LLC, dba Tennis Rhode Island, 70 Boyd Avenue
K & G Enterprises, Inc., dba Restaurant La Camelia, 92 Waterman Avenue
Paiva's Restaurant Corp., dba O'Dinis Restaurant & Tavern, 579 Warren Avenue
Pim Corp., dba Siam Square Restaurant, 1050 Willett Avenue
Silva, Rosalie M., dba Riverside Depot Deli, 250 Bullocks Point Avenue
Symeon Co. LLC, dba Theo's Family Restaurant, 1175 Warren Avenue
On a motion by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Rogers, it is voted 3-0 to remove Dick C's Place from the renewal list to discuss the problems. Mr. Grant and Mayor Larisa are recorded as absent for the vote.
On a motion by Mr. Rogers, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is voted 3-0 to table the license renewals until the arrival of the Police Chief. Mr. Grant and Mayor Larisa are recorded as absent for the vote.
2. Alcoholic Beverage - Class B Ltd
(Advertised - Prov. Journal - September 28 & October 5, 2000)
Kathleen A. Rodrigues, dba The New Primo's Restaurant - 158 Roger Williams Avenue
The applicant is present and sworn.
Mr. Conley states that there are two petitions of objection from would be abutters. He advises the Council that if 50% of those abutters object, the Council cannot issue the license.
Police Chief Gary Dias testifies that there were numerous calls to the location when the previous business was in operation.
Ron Malinowski, 163 Roger Williams Avenue, East Providence, Rhode Island is present and sworn. He testifies that he has called the Police Department on several occasions to report disturbances involving the previous business.
Bernard Larivee, 162 Roger Williams Avenue, East Providence, Rhode Island is present and sworn and speaks about the problems at the location, and suggests that the restaurant should operate without a liquor license.
After further discussion, it is decided that between now and the next Council meeting, the Assessor's office will be provided with the list of objectors to verify if they are abutters. Also, it will be up to the petitioners to identify themselves or to have their signatures notarized before the next meeting.
On motion of Mr. Rogers, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a roll call vote, it is voted 3-0 to defer the hearing until the signatures are authenticated. Mr. Grant and Mayor Larisa are recorded as absent for the vote.
Secondhand Merchandise- Transfer
From Ronald J. Reposa to Cathy A. Lasalle, dba Major League Memories
686 Willett Avenue
The applicant is present and sworn.
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Rogers, it is voted 3-0 to approve, subject to approvals from the Chief of Police and Building Inspector. Mr. Grant and Mayor Larisa are recorded as absent for the vote.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS RESUME SITTING AS CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCES - FINAL PASSAGE (Given first passage October 3, 2000)
Advertised - Providence Journal - September 22, & October 6, 2000
1. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO BORROW FUNDS IN ANTICIPATION OF TAXES. CHAPTER NO. 141
There are no persons from the public wishing to be heard.
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Rogers, and on a roll call vote, it is voted 3-0 to approve. Mr. Grant and Mayor Larisa are recorded as absent for the vote.
2. 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. 142
There are no persons from the public wishing to be heard.
On motion of Mr. Rogers, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a roll call vote, it is voted 3-0 to approve. Mr. Grant and Mayor Larisa are recorded as absent for the vote.
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 adopts 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. CHAPTER NO. 143
There are no persons from the public wishing to be heard.
(Mayor Larisa is now present).
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Rogers, and on a roll call vote, it is voted 4-0 to approve. Mr. Grant is recorded as absent for the vote.
4. AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 17 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "UTILITIES." which amends Sec. 17-36. entitled "Water Rates." to read as follows:
Sec. 17-36. Water rates.
a) The water rates for water furnished by the city to the consumer and measured by meter shall be billed at $1.90 per 100 cubic feet for all consumers.
b) All additional charges to the city from the Providence Water Supply Board, the state or any other authorized agency shall be added to the city billing for water charges to its customers in the first billing period following the imposition of any such additional charges.
(c) When the quantity of water is measured by a meter, a quarterly advance charge of $21.11 shall be made for each domestic service which shall entitle the consumer to use up to 1,111 cubic feet in the next three months.CHAPTER 144
(Requested by the Director of Finance)
There are no persons from the public wishing to be heard.
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a roll call vote, it is voted 4-0 to approve. Mr. Grant is recorded as absent for the vote.
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Rogers, it is voted 4-0 to return to the Alcoholic Beverage License Renewals.. Mr. Grant is recorded as absent for the vote.
Mr. Miranda asks Chief Dias to meet with the new owners of Dick C's Place and the neighbors to try and resolve the neighbors' concerns.
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Rogers, it is voted 4-0 to remove Dick C's Place from the list of renewals subject to reconsideration. Mr. Grant is recorded as absent for the vote.
Chief Dias is asked if he has a problem with any other license holders, and he names a few. As a result, the Council votes to remove the following from the renewal list:
As a result of a question to the Chief regarding any other license holders, the following are removed from the list:
On a motion by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Rogers, it is voted 4-0 to remove Tropical Ilhas, Inc., 472 Waterman Avenue, from the list. Mr. Grant is recorded as absent for the vote.
On a motion by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Rogers, it is voted 409 to remove PWRPJ, Inc., dba Rockin' Times, 478 Waterman Avenue, from the list. Mr. Grant is recorded as absent for the vote. is removed from the list.
On a motion by Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is voted 4-0 to remove Mindelo Restaurant, Inc., dba One River Street Restaurant, 1 River Street, from the list. Mr. Grant is recorded as absent for the vote.
On a motion by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Rogers, it is voted 4-0 to approve the remaining B-Full Privilege (Victualing) licenses. Mr. Grant is recorded as absent for the vote.
On a motion by Mr. Rogers, seconded by Mr. Midgley, it is voted 4-0 to approve the B-Full Privilege (Tavern) license. Mr. Grant is recorded as absent for the vote.
On a motion by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Rogers, it is voted 4-0 to approve the C (Saloon) license. Mr. Grant is recorded as absent for the vote.
On a motion by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Rogers, it is voted 4-0 to approve the D-Full Privilege licenses. Mr. Grant is recorded as absent for the vote.
On a motion by Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is voted 4-0 to approve the Class A (Retailers) Licenses. Mr. Grant is recorded as absent for the vote.
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Rogers, it is voted 4-0 to return to the regular order of business. Mr. Grant is recorded as absent for the vote.
5. 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, adding: FERNCREST DRIVE northbound and southbound traffic), at GLENROSE DRIVE.
(Requested by the Director of Public Works) CHAPTER 145
There are no persons from the public wishing to be heard.
On a motion by Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a roll call vote, it is voted 4-0 to approve for Final Passage.
6. (Advertised Providence Journal - October 5, 12, 19, 2000)
The following ordinance amends several sections of the Zoning ordinances:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 19 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE WITH CHANGES TO: SECTION 19-1 DEFINITIONS: SECTION 19-96 DISTRICTS DESIGNATED; SECTION 19-98 SCHEDULE OF USE REGULATIONS; SECTION 19-135 USE OF REQUIRED YARDS; SECTION 19-171 ACCESSORY USES IN THE BUSINESS/TECHNOLOGY ZONE; SECTION 19-175 OPEN STORAGE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS; SECTION 19-245 ET. SEQ. HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES; SECTION 19-276 ET. SEQ. OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS; SECTION 19-364 BUSINESS/TECHNOLOGY ZONE ACCESSORY USES; SECTION 19-451 USES REQUIRING DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL; AND ADDING SECTION 19-96 PROHIBITED USES AND SECTION 19-357 ET. SEQ. CHILD DAY CARE CENTER REGULATIONS.
(Requested by the Director of Planning)
Jeanne Boyle, Planning Director, gives a summary of the proposed changes and Diane Feather, Chief Planner, gives an overview.
Discussion is held on Day Care Centers, with Mayor Larisa stating that he will propose the designation be changed.
The meeting is opened to public comment.
Daniel Harrington, 74 Temple Drive, Riverside, Rhode Island, Alternate Member of the Zoning Board, is present and sworn. Mr. Harrington speaks in support of Day Care Centers. He also speaks about Pond View and says that Pond View and the Rumford Coalition have a common disdain for the City's zoning laws. He says he cheers the Planning Department's leadership on this task, and thanks his colleagues on the Zoning Board, who initiated the process a year ago.
Mayor Larisa states that the City's position on Pond View is that the tire operation is absolutely a prohibited use. The use of moving containers will not impacted by the changes, but the tire recycling operation will continue to be illegal.
Michael West, 7 River Road, Barrington, Rhode Island is present and sworn. Mr. West speaks on Section 19-281 (b) pertaining to off-street parking and says he disagrees that it should be subject to review and approval of the Zoning Officer.
Jeanne Boyle responds that the ordinance increases the parking for one and two family dwellings to two units per dwelling. Also, under these regulations, one parking space per unit will be allowed in the front yard setback. She says one of the reasons the regulation needs to be at the discretion of the Zoning Officer is because vehicles may or not be parked in a safe location.
Mr. Midgley speaks about his concerns with the regulations of Day Care Centers. He says he has a problem with the permitted use in residential neighborhoods. He says a special use will afford the neighbors the opportunity of being notified beforehand.
Mr. Rogers agrees with Mr. Midgley and says it would be inappropriate to follow these proposed guidelines. He says he thinks it is important to have public hearings on proposed Day Care centers to give neighbors the opportunity to voice their approval or disapproval.
Mr. Miranda makes similar comments.
Mayor Larisa speaks on the issue.
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Rogers, and on a roll call vote, it is voted 4-0 to change the designation of the Child Day Care Centers in the R5 and R6 districts from "Y" to "S". Mr. Grant is recorded as absent for the vote.
Further discussion is held on the subject of front yard parking. Mr. Miranda voices his concerns and asks for assurance that the Zoning Officer will make the final decision in parking.
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Rogers, and on a roll call vote, it is voted 4-0 to approve the zoning ordinance as amended. Mr. Grant is recorded as absent for the vote.
1. Requesting approval to award contract for Police Officers' and Police Dispatchers' uniforms
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Rogers, it is voted 4-0 to award the Contract to Barney's Uniforms. Mr. Grant is recorded as absent for the vote.
2. Report On RIEAP
Mr. Lemont reports on the energy aggregate program, which he convinced the Council to approve a five year contract, with an approximate savings to the City of $172,000. He reports that the PUC has granted a standard rate increase, so that now it appears that the savings to the City will be $810,060 for the five year period.
Mayor Larisa speaks on a recent newspaper article about the City Manager spending $500, which resulted in a certain group of employees of the City rejecting a call to join a union. He says that now Mr. Lemont reports on a savings of $810,060 to the City, and he commends Mr. Lemont for a job well done.
3. A request for Executive Session to discuss negotiations with the Firefighters, Professional, Technical Employees, & Department Heads is deferred to the end of the meeting.
City Manager's Report
The water problem in the basement at the Weaver Library is nearly complete.
The construction has begun at the Senior Center for the modifications to Breed Hall.
The Rumford fire station is moving along, and the final construction plans should be done by year's end.
By William J. Conley, Jr., City Solicitor)
Claims Committee Report
Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. for McLaughlin Automotive Stores Claim No. 00-44
Referred to Law Department
Ellen Zawislak, Claim No. 00-43 Denied
Cheryl A. Haslip Claim No. 00-231 Denied
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a roll call vote, it is voted 4-0 to accept the report as presented. Mr. Grant is recorded as absent for the vote.
(If given first passage, can be referred to the next regular Council meeting to be held on November 8, 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 Sec. 18-269 entitled "Stop and yield intersections designated; when stops required." by adding thereto the following:
BAKER STREET (eastbound traffic) at North Hull Street.
(Requested by the Director of Public Works)
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Midgley, it is voted 4-0 to approve for First Passage. Mr. Grant is recorded as 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:
SHAW STREET (southbound traffic) at Hood Avenue.
UPYONDA WAY (northeastbound traffic) at Hood Avenue.
(Requested by Director of Public Works)
The ordinance is amended to read Shaw Street (southwestbound traffic)
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Midgley, it is voted 4-0 to approve as amended for First Passage. Mr. Grant is recorded as absent for the vote.
(By Councilman Peter F. Midgley)
Harbor Management Commission
(R) Frederick C. Bieberbach, Jr. 40 Union Street (02915)
(R) David Murray 238 Terrace Ave. (02915)
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is voted 4-0 to approve. Mr. Grant is recorded as absent for the vote.
(By Councilman Rolland R. Grant)
Juvenile Hearing Board
(R) James Silva 55 Firglade Avenue (02915)
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is voted 4-0 to approve. Mr. Grant is recorded as absent for the vote.
1. Joe Perroni and Paul Sweeney, Delta Dental of Rhode Island, requesting that the City of East Providence dental insurance be put out to bid.
Paul Sweeney, 46 Round Hill Road, Kingston, Massachusetts, is present and sworn.
Mr. Sweeney states that for the first time since 1994, the administration did not go out to bid, which he says is totally inconsistent with past practice. He asks that the contract be withdrawn and be put out to bid.
Mayor Larisa responds. He says the City professionals believed the second year escalator in Blue Cross was a better deal.
2. Samuel Ohanian, Auto Factory, Inc., 460 Taunton Avenue, requesting to relocate No Parking sign on Parsons Street 15' to pole.
Mr. Ohanian is not present. Julia Forgue speaks on the issue and states that the sign was put up because of a request by a resident. The Council discusses the matter and advises that the resident should be conferred with before the Council takes action.
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is voted 4-0 that the Public Works Director will speak to the resident and will report back to the Council. Mr. Grant is recorded as absent for the vote.
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a roll call vote, it is voted 4-0 to go into Executive Session in accordance with Section 42-46-5 of the "Exceptions" of Chapter 46 of the General Laws, pursuant to Section 42-46-5-(A)(2)[Collective Bargaining, to discuss negotiations with the Firefighters, Managerial, Professional and Technical group, and Department Heads. Mr. Grant is recorded as absent for the vote..
The meeting goes into Executive Session at 10:25 p.m.
The open meeting resumes at 11:00 p.m.
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Rogers, it is unanimously voted to ratify the following negotiated contract terms with the International Association of Fire Fighters:
Year One - 3% wage increase, $100.00 increase in clothing allowance and the position of Fire Alarm Superintendent is negotiated out of the contract and all firefighters will switch from Class Blue health care coverage with Blue Cross to Healthmate Coast to Coast health care coverage with Blue Cross; Year Two - 3% wage increase, a 1% reduction in the employee contribution to the pension and a $100 clothing increase; Year Three - 4% wage increase. Mr. Grant is recorded as absent for the vote.
The meeting adjourns at 11:05 p.m.
Attest:
Valerie A. Perry, CMC
City Clerk