CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
RHODE ISLAND
JOURNAL OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The City Council meets in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, January 2, 2001, and is called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Mayor Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.
Present:
Mayor Joseph S. Larisa, Jr........................Council Members
Rolland R. Grant
Norman J. Miranda
Peter F. Midgley
Patrick A. Rogers
Paul E. Lemont .....................................City Manager
William J. Conley, Jr.............................City Solicitor
Valerie A. Perry ....................................City Clerk
The Invocation is led by Mr. Miranda. The Salute to the Flag is led by Mr. Rogers..
Approval of Council Journals
* Regular Meeting - December 19, 2000
* Closed Session - December 19, 2000
On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to remove the minutes of the December 19, 2000 closed session from the Consent Calendar, and to approve as amended.
On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve the minutes of the December 19, 2000 closed session and keep them closed.
1. *Victualing_- N/Over 25
Jose L. Barros, dba Casa Brasil - 543-545 North Broadway
Jose L. Barros, 159 Grove Avenue, East Providence, Rhode Island is present and sworn.
On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously voted to approve,
subject to approvals from the Police Chief, Building Inspector, and Health Inspector.
2. *Sunday/Holiday Sales
I Party Retail Store Corp. - 1925 Pawtucket Avenue
Marion Morse, 84 Maple Avenue, Swansea, Massachusetts, is present and sworn.
The City Clerk states the allowed hours of operation for Sunday business is 12-6p.m.
On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Rogers, it is unanimously voted to approve, subject to approvals from the Police Chief and Building Inspector.
ORDINANCES - FINAL PASSAGE (Given first passage December 19, 2000)
Advertised - Providence Journal - December 22, 2000
l.* 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:
SEVENTH STREET (southbound traffic) at Mercer Street.
MERCER STREET (eastbound and westbound traffic) at Fifth Street.
(Requested by the Director of Public Works) CHAPTER NO. 150
There is no one from the public wishing to be heard.
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Grant, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve for Final Passage.
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 Article X entitled "Stopping, Standing and Parking." Subsection 18-315 entitled "Reserved parking designated-Handicapped parking." by adding thereto the following:
ORCHARD STREET, (north side) in front of house number 62, from a point 210 feet east of the Purchase Street intersection, easterly for a distance of 20 feet.
(Requested by the Director of Public Works) CHAPTER NO. 151
There is no one from the public wishing to be heard.
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Grant, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve for Final Passage.
3.* 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 VII entitled "Operation of Vehicles" by adding thereto the following:
Sec. 18-227. Temporary Closure of Streets. The City Council may authorize the temporary closure of streets or portions thereof for specific days and periods of time. Whenever any closure designation is made, the city engineer designated by the public works director shall place and maintain signs giving notice thereof and no such designation shall be effective unless such signs are erected and in place at the time of any alleged offense.
It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to drive the vehicle over the following streets as designated:
Mercer Street between Fifth Street and Seventh Street between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM and between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM on school days. (Requested by the Director of Public Works)
There is no one from the public wishing to be heard. CHAPTER NO. 152
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Midgley, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve for Final Passage.
4. * AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION"., which amends Sec. 2-52. entitled " Membership; appointment of members." to read as follows:
Sec. 2-52. Membership; appointment of members.
The carousel park commission shall consist of 15 residents of the city, to include a member of the city council selected by the council; two members from each of the four wards of the city, nominated by the council person from each ward; two members nominated by the council person at-large; one member at-large nominated by the mayor; the city manager or his representative; a member of the Historic Properties Designation and Study Commission appointed by majority vote of the council and the superintendent of schools or his representative. The selection of public members shall be from residents demonstrating an avid interest in the welfare of the carousel park properties and particular abilities to contribute to the commission, including but not limited to historic preservation, architecture, community heritage, public relations, environmental appreciation, fundraising, and community involvement. Each nominee for membership in the commission shall be elected by the entire city council.
(Requested by Mayor Larisa) CHAPTER NO. 153
There is no one from the public wishing to be heard.
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve for Final Passage.
1. Water System Improvement Project - Amendment #4
Mr. Lemont speaks on the Amendment which is a proposal from SEA Consultants to develop a system wide flushing program for the City's water distribution system. The amendment increases the contract for professional services by $128,604.00.
A discussion follows, with Mayor Larisa questioning why this is not going out for an RFP. The Public Works Director answers questions from the Council regarding the proposal.
Mr. Rogers states that he thinks this should go out for competitive bid and Mr. Grant agrees that he is leaning towards going out to bid.
After further discussion, a motion to approve is made by Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, with a roll call vote:
Mr. Grant Nay
Mr. Midgley Aye
Mr. Miranda Aye
Mr. Rogers Nay
Mayor Larisa Aye
Motion passes 3-2.
2. Infiltration/Inflow Remediation Program - Amendment #3
Public Works Director Julia Forgue reviews what has been done and what the recommendations are. She speaks on the proposal, which represents an increase of $554,943. After a presentation by representatives from Camp, Dresser, McKee, the Council enters into a question and answer period with the consultant and the Public Works Director. The topics of sump pumps and illegal connections are discussed.
Following a lengthy discussion, a motion to approve is made by Mr. Rogers and seconded by Mr. Midgley, and unanimously passed on a roll call vote.
3. Request for Executive Session - Negotiations
At the request of Mr. Lemont, the item is deferred to the end of the docket.
Unanimous Consent - Mr. Rogers
Mr. Rogers speaks on his dissatisfaction with the trash collections in the City. He says very often the service is inadequate and unsatisfactory. He goes on to say that he voted against the contract, because of the track record of the company and because one of the owners had a problematic record in the Town of Johnston and in the State of Rhode Island. He asks that the Council demand a representative come before the City Council to answer questions and to assure the Council that the trash will be picked up when it is supposed to be picked up.
Mr. Lemont gives a history on why and how this trash hauler was selected.
Mayor Larisa speaks and says the Council will have the authority to fine the vendor if the trash is not picked up as it is supposed to be.
(By Mayor Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.)
Annual "State of the City" Address
Mayor Larisa states that he will be giving his address sometime next month.
Unanimous Consent
Mayor Larisa announces that the joint meeting with the School Committee to discuss the Warren Avenue school property and the School Resource Officers Program will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2001 at 7:00 p. m.
Martin Luther King celebration will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2001 at City Hall.
(By Mayor Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.)
Ancient Little Neck Cemetery Commission
Raymond Canario 10 Penrod Avenue (02915)
Diane Thompson 20 Penrod Avenue(02915
Walter D. Muzzy, Sr. 22 Benedict Street (02915)
Michael Znosko 12 Catalpa Street (02915)
On motion of Mr.- Miranda, seconded by Mr. Grant, it is unanimously voted to approve the appointments.
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a roll call vote, it is voted 5-0 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.
The open meeting recesses at 10:07 p.m. and goes into Executive Session.
The Executive Session is adjourned at 10:59 p.m. and the Council returns to open session. The Open Session adjourns at 11:00 p.m.
Attest:
Valerie A. Perry, CMC
City Clerk Approved: January 16, 2001
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