CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
RHODE ISLAND
JOURNAL OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 4, 2001
The City Council meets in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, September 4, 2001 and is called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Mayor Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.
Present: Mayor Joseph S. Larisa, Jr. )
Rolland R. Grant ) Council Members
Peter F. Midgley )
Norman J. Miranda ) (Present at 8:00 p.m.)
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. Grant. The Salute to the Flag is led by Mr. Rogers.
Angela Sansouci, Merandi Reporting, is present to record the proceedings of the public hearings.
Cancellations/Abatements - Tax Assessor requesting cancellation of taxes as follows:
Year Amount
2001 $29,634.74
2000 474.88
1999 826.24
1998 113.85
Total $31,059.71
1. Alcoholic Beverage License Transfer - Class B Ltd
(Advertised East Providence Post - August 16 & August 23, 2001)
From Aegean Pizza, Inc., To Lester H. Farnsworth, dba Aegean Pizza Inc. 302 Willett Ave.
Lester H. Farnsworth, 131 Dorr Avenue, East Providence, Rhode Island is present and sworn.
There is no one from the public wishing to be heard.
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. It is noted for the record that Mr. Miranda is absent for the vote.
Victualing/Not Over 50 - Transfer
From Aegean Pizza, Inc., To Lester H. Farnsworth, dba Aegean Pizza Inc.
302 Willett Avenue
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Grant, it is unanimously voted to approve, subject to approvals from Police Chief, Building Inspector, and Health Inspector. It is noted for the record that Mr. Miranda is absent for the vote.
2. Alcoholic Beverage License - Transfer of Class from Class D to Class B FP
Holy Ghost Beneficial Brotherhood of RI - 51 North Phillips Street, East Providence, RI
David DaSilva, 46 Riley Drive, East Providence, Rhode Island is present and sworn.
Mr. Conley explains that this license, as well as other Class D licenses, are being transferred to Class B licenses to comply with State Liquor Control regulations.
On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Midgley, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve, subject to approvals from Police Chief, Building Inspector, and Health Inspector. It is noted for the record that Mr. Miranda is absent for the vote.
3. Alcoholic Beverage License - Transfer of Class from Class D to Class B FP
Loggia Luce Moderna 112 - 99 Hicks Street, East Providence, Rhode Island
Ralph Della Rosa, past President of the organization, is present and sworn.
On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Rogers, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve, subject to approvals from Police Chief, Building Inspector, and Health Inspector. It is noted for the record that Mr. Miranda is absent for the vote.
Sunday/Holiday Sales
Kenyon Oil Company, Inc., dba Warren Ave. Xtra Mart - 517 Warren Avenue
Kevin Pimental, Johnston, Rhode Island is present and sworn.
On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Midgley, it is unanimously voted to approve, subject to approvals from Police Chief, Building Inspector, and Health Inspector. It is noted for the record that Mr. Miranda is absent for the vote.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS RESUME SITTING AS CITY COUNCIL
Mr. Miranda is now present.
1. Addendum - Presentation by Michael Fallon, CAF Pension Actuaries, Inc., on the Actuarial Valuation Report as of October 31, 2000.
Mr. Fallon highlights the report and answers questions from the Council. He states that the plan is fully funded, and there are approximately 112% of assets in investment funds. He says the City has a very good management plan.
2. Infiltration/Inflow Remediation Program
Public Works Director Steve Coutu gives an overview of the program and introduces representatives from Camp, Dresser, McKee, who give a Power Point presentation of the program. Mr. Coutu states that the identification process has been ongoing and that he will be focusing on the Watchemoket area. He says Merritt Road is the worst drainage area and that will have to be taken care of. Mayor Larisa suggests that the City use interns to identify the roof leaders now.
Following further discussion, motion to approve the I/I Remediation Program Amendment No. 4, which will allow the continuation of the program, is made by Mr. Rogers and seconded by Mr. Midgley. Roll call vote follows:
Mr. Grant Nay
Mr. Midgley Aye
Mr. Miranda Aye
Mr. Rogers Aye
Mayor Larisa Aye
The motion passes on a 4-1 vote.
The meeting is recessed at 9:20 p.m. and reconvenes at 9:25 p.m.
3. Request for City Council Approval to Award Contract for Purchase of Sodium Chloride (Rock Salt)
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Rogers, it is unanimously voted to award the contract to the low bidder, Morton International.
4. Presentation of the 2001-2002 City Budget to the City Council
Mr. Lemont hands out the proposed budget to the City Council and Press. He states that it calls for a 4.9% tax increase and an increase in the sewer use fee. The public hearing will be held on September 17, 2001.
5. City Manager's Report
Mr. Miranda receives unanimous consent to discuss undersized lots.
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Grant, it is unanimously voted to request the Planning Department to report back to the Council as soon as possible as to how they feel about undersized lots that are being developed in the City.
(By William J. Conley, Jr., City Solicitor)
Claims and Litigation Committee Report
Mr. Lemont gives the report.
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Rogers, it is unanimously voted to accept as presented.
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Midgley, it is unanimously voted 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. The motion passes unanimously on a roll call vote.
The meeting recesses into Closed Session at 9:50 p.m.
The meeting resumes in Open Session at and adjourns at 10:15 p.m.
Attest:
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Valerie A. Perry, CMC
City Clerk Approved: September 17, 2001