CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
RHODE ISLAND
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The City Council meets in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, January 16, 2001 and is called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Mayor Joseph S. Larisa, Jr..
Present:
Mayor Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.......................Council Members
Rolland R. Grant
Peter F. Midgley
Norman 1. Miranda
Patrick A. Rogers
Paul E. Lemont .......................................City Manager
Gregory S. Dias ......................................Assistant City Solicitor
Valerie A. Perry .....................................City Clerk
The Invocation is led by Mr. Grant. The Salute to the Flag is led by Mr. Rogers. Lori Merolla, Merandi Reporting, is present to record the public hearings.
1. Approval of Council Journals
Regular Meeting - January 2, 2001
Closed Session - January 2, 2001
Joint Meeting w/School Committee - January 9, 2001
2. Coastal Resources Management Council - RESIDENTIAL ASSENT
File No. 00-10-44 - construct a single family dwelling, located at Seaview Avenue; Map 415, Block 7, Lot 11 (Kenneth A. Schadegg and Robert C. Upham)
3. Alcoholic Beverage License - Class F-1 - February 4, 2001
St. Francis Xavier Church - 81 No. Carpenter Street
(Bruce K. Bird, East Providence School Department)
4. Cancellations/Abatements - City Assessor requesting cancellation of taxes as follows:
Year Amount
2000 $90,889.48
1999 2,471.98
Total $93,361.46
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 January 2, 2001 Closed Session from the Consent Calendar and to approve the Consent Calendar 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 October 3, 2000 Closed Session and to keep them closed.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Week - Accepted by Onna Moniz John
1. Secondhand Dealer (Advertised E. P. Post - January 4, 2001)
J. Gregory & Son, Inc., 77 Highland Avenue, East Providence, R.I.
There are no persons from the public wishing to be heard.
Mr. Miranda recuses himself from the vote because the applicant is his employer.
The City Clerk explains that this company has been doing business in the City for more than 40 years and the license is to comply with Department of Motor Vehicles regulations.
Motion to approve is made by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Midgley. Roll call vote is taken:
Mr. Grant Aye
Mr. Midgley Aye
Mr. Rogers Aye
Mayor Larisa Aye
Motion passes 4-0. (Mr. Miranda recused).
2. Secondhand Dealer - (Advertised E.P. Post - January 4, 2000)
Elizabeth Cormier, dba Burgess Avenue Variety, 85 Burgess Avenue
Elizabeth Cormier, 85 Burgess Avenue, East Providence, Rhode Island is present and sworn.
There are no persons 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.
3. Alcoholic Beverage - Class B Full Privilege - Transfer
(Advertised - E.P. Post - December 28, 2000 - January 4, 2001)
From D&M Sports Tavern Inc., dba Golfers Sports Pub, 308 Warren Avenue
To Albertino Milho, dba Milhos, 308 Warren Avenue
The applicant is present and sworn.
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, subject to approvals from Police Chief, Building Inspector, and Health Inspector.
Victualing - N/Over 50 - Transfer
From D&M Sports Tavern Inc., dba Golfers Sports Pub, 308 Warren Avenue
To Albertino Milho, dba Milhos, 308 Warren Avenue
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Grant, it is unanimously voted to approve, subject to approvals from the Police Chief, Building Inspector, and Health Inspector.
Pool Table - Transfer
From D&M Sports Tavern Inc., dba Golfers Sports Pub, 308 Warren Avenue
To Albertino Milho, dba Milhos, 308 Warren Avenue
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Grant, it is unanimously voted to approve, subject to approvals from the Police Chief and Building Inspector.
Pool Table - Sunday - Transfer
From D&M Sports Tavern Inc., dba Golfers Sports Pub, 308 Warren Avenue
To Albertino Milho, dba Milhos, 308 Warren Avenue
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.
Victualing - N/Over 25
Kinda Mustafa, dba Crescent Market Place - 745 Bullocks Point Avenue
The applicant is present and sworn.
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously voted to approve, subject to approvals from the Police Chief, Building Inspector, and Health Inspector.
Sunday/Holiday Sales
Kinda Mustafa, dba Crescent Market Place - 745 Bullocks Point Avenue
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously voted to approve, subject to approvals from the Police Chief, Building Inspector, and Health Inspector.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS RESUME SITTING AS CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCES - FINAL PASSAGE (Advertised - Prov. Journal - Jan. 1, 8, 15, 2001)
1. The revisions contained in the following ordinance will (1) permit greater flexibility in the location and development of hotels, to include standard lodging accommodations along with accessory uses such as restaurants, meeting, conference and recreation facilities; (2) provide the zoning officer with the discretion to determine the appropriate number of parking spaces required for industrial and manufacturing facilities; and (3) make a distinction between telecommunication "towers" and "antennas." While towers will continue to be allowed in certain districts only, antennas located on existing towers or structures will be allowed in all zoning districts, subject to compliance with building, aesthetic and height requirements. This revision will promote the "co-location" of new antennas on existing towers and structures, thereby limiting their visual impact on the city.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 19 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE WITH CHANGES TO SECTION 19-1, DEFINITIONS - HOTEL; SECTION 19-98, SCHEDULE OF USES - 284, OFF STREET PARKING FOR INDUSTRIAL, MANUFACTURING AND TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS AND ANTENNAS, APPLICABILITY; SECTION 19-352 - ADMINISTRATIVELY APPROVED USES; SECTION 19-353 - SPECIAL USE PERMITS.
There are no persons from the public wishing to be heard.
On motion of Mr. Rogers, seconded by Mr. Midgley, the ordinance is approved on a roll call vote as follows:
Mr. Grant Nay
Mr. Midgley Aye
Mr. Miranda Aye
Mr. Rogers Aye
Mayor Larisa Aye
The motion passes 4-1.
Trash Hauling Contract
Recycling Coordinator, Steve Mutter, gives an overview of how N.E.E.D. was chosen as the City's Trash Hauler. He says the company has additional equipment coming in as of March 1', and if they miss a container before 10 AM, they have to pick it up within 24 hours. If they fail to do so, they will be fined.
Howard Tighe and Jason Tucker of N.E.E.D. answer questions from the Council. Mr. Tighe assures Councilman Rogers that they will give 110% and gives assurances to the other Council members who spoke of their concerns.
On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to authorize the signing of the contract.
Mr. Lemont asks that his request for Executive Session be postponed until the next meeting because of the absence of Mr. Conley.
1. Waterfront Drive
Planning Director Jeanne Boyle addresses the Council. She states that the Department of Transportation needs a Resolution from the Council to proceed.
Avery Knowles, President of Capital Terminal, and Mr. Endicott, Vice President of PARE Engineering, are present and sworn and answer questions from the Council.
On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to support a Resolution to proceed.
2. City Manager's Report - None
(By Gregory S. Dias, Assistant City Solicitor)
1. Claims Committee Report
Joseph Bettencourt - Claim No. 00-55 Denied - Referred to Narragansett Electric
Leslie Elemo - Claim No. 00-56 Approved
Cove Center, Inc.- Claim No. 00-59 Approved
Jorge Pacheco - Claim No. DO-61 Defer for further information
Litigation - Thomsen Enterprises v. Albert Ereio, Tax Assessor - Settlement Approved
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Grant, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to accept as presented.
2. Requesting approval of Lease-Purchase agreement - Capital Terminal Company
On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously voted to approve.
3. Requesting approval of revised Consent Agreement with D.E.M.
On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Rogers, it is unanimously voted to approve.
(By Planning Board)
Ten Mile River Anadromous Fish Run Restoration Project-Disposition of City Land
On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Rogers, it is unanimously voted to approve.
(By Councilman Rolland R. Grant)
1. Policy
Mr. Grant states that the City Manager should not be allowed to argue with Councilmen at a Council Meeting. He says that at future Council Meetings he should be ruled out of order.
Mayor Larisa says that the proper way to proceed is for a Council member to call for a Point of Order, which would cut off the debate.
2. Mutual Aid Calls to Barrington
Councilman Grant speaks on the mutual aid calls to Barrington and voices his concern that the taxpayers in East Providence are footing the bill of the taxpayers in Barrington.
Chief Bessette answers questions from the Council. He says it is his opinion that the Barrington Fire Department is under-staffed. He says he has assured the City Manager that he will watch the situation closely, and if he sees more calls coming in, he will alert the City Manager.
Mayor Larisa states that East Providence is getting paid from Barrington, and this should not be an issue. Mr. Midgley speaks about his concerns of the Riverside section being without a rescue when going to the aid of Barrington.
Mr. Midgley receives Unanimous Consent to wish his brother a happy birthday.
Mayor Larisa receives Unanimous Consent to announce his State of the City Address will be given at the February 20 meeting. Also, the Legislative Breakfast has been tentatively scheduled for February 13, 2001.
(By Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.)
Housing Authority
(R) Joseph G. Silveira, Jr. 44 Mowry Avenue (02914)
Motion to approve is made by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Grant, and unanimously voted.
(By Councilman Norman J. Miranda)
Planning Board - Ward 2
Anthony Almeida 57 North Carpenter Street (02914)
Motion to approve is made by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Midgley, and unanimously voted.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourns at 9:45 p.m.
Attest
Valerie A. Perry, CMC
City Clerk