| | CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE RHODE ISLAND JOURNAL OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 2, 2002 7:30 P.M. | |
The City Council meets in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, April 2, 2002 and is called to order at 7:45 p.m. by Mayor Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.
Present: Mayor Joseph S. Larisa, Jr. )
Rolland R. Grant )
Peter F. Midgley ) Council Members
Norman J. Miranda )
Patrick A. Rogers )
Paul E. Lemont ) City Manager
William J. Conley, Jr. ) City Solicitor
Valerie A. Perry ) City Clerk
The Invocation is led by Mayor Larisa. The Salute to the Flag is led by members of Boy Scout Troop 88.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Council Journals
Regular Meeting - March 19, 2002
2. Town of North Kingstown -Resolution supporting H2349 and S1248 establishing a National Housing Trust Fund to alleviate the housing crisis in RI and America
3. Coastal Resources Management Council - FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT - File No. 02-03-50 - Remove existing tree next to garage located at 102 Riverside Drive - Plat 68 Lot 108 (Raymond Anderson)
4. Coastal Resources Management Council - ASSENT - File No. 02-02-55 - Repairs to timber access walkway, per plans; located at Plat 7, Block 1, Lot 1.2; Wilkesbarre Pier
(0 Pier Rd.) (Capital Terminal Company)
5. Tag Days License - April 18, 19, 20, 2002
East Prov. Knights of Columbus, 3200 Pawtucket Avenue
6. Sunday/Holiday Sales
The Arrangement - 192 Newport Avenue
On motion of Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Miranda, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve the Consent Calendar.
CITY COUNCIL SITTING AS LICENSING COMMISSIONERS
LICENSES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING
Carnival - May 11, 2002 - Gordon School - 45 Maxfield Avenue
Melissa Ruhl, 32 Jennys Lane, Barrington, Rhode Island is present and sworn.
On motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Grant, it is unanimously voted to approve, subject to approvals of Police Chief and Building Inspector.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS RESUME SITTING AS CITY COUNCIL
NEW BUSINESS
CITY MANAGER
1. Police & Fire Actuarial Valuation Report
Presentation by Michael Fallon, CAF Pension Actuaries, Inc., on the Actuarial Valuation Report as of October 31, 2001. Mr. Fallon highlights the report and answers questions from the Council. He states that the plan is 94% fully funded.
Following the report, Councilman Miranda comments that the Council should be very pleased with the report and commends Mr. Lemont on a job well done.
2. Community Development Block Grant Program 2002-2003: Overview of Planning Process; Presentation of Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) 2000-2001
Nancy Remington, Community Development Coordinator, reviews the process and reports that the presentations will be given at the May 7, 2002 City Council meeting.
On motion of Councilman Miranda, seconded by Councilman Grant, it is unanimously voted to accept the report.
3. Responses to Request for Qualifications for the Waterfront Access Improvement Study
On motion of Councilman Miranda, seconded by Councilman Grant, it is unanimously voted to approve the recommendations.
- City Manager's Report
- Mr. Lemont reports that the R.I. League of Cities and Towns Electric Aggregation Program (LEAP) has resulted in a net savings of 24% for the communities that are involved in the program. Mr. Lemont is complemented for getting the City involved in this program.
- Mr. Lemont requests Council Consent to approve a $2500 contribution towards the cost of a planned World War II Monument for Rhode Islanders.
On motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Midgley, it is voted unanimously to approve the $2500 contribution.
- Mr. Lemont reports that he expects some good news soon in regards to Health Care. He states that he is on a Sub-Committee which is looking at getting the Trust involved, a move that should save a substantial amount of money.
On motion of Councilman Midgley, seconded by Councilman Grant, it is unanimously voted to accept the report.
REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
(By William J. Conley, Jr., City Solicitor)
1. Claims and Litigation Committee Report
- Kent Construction Corp. Claim No. 02-14 Approved
- Roy T. Loiselle, Claim No. 02-16 Denied
- Depot Deli Scale Testing - Public Records Request Motion to file complaint
- Rosegarden Soccer Field Settlement Motion to accept Settlement
On motion of Councilman Midgley, seconded by Councilman Miranda, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve.
2. Real Estate Sales Agreement for 100 Bullocks Pt. Avenue
On motion of Councilman Midgley, seconded by Councilman Miranda, it is unanimously voted to refer to the Planning Board.
3. Electric Easement Agreement for 30 North Broadway
On motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Grant, it is unanimously voted to refer to the Planning Board.
COUNCIL MEMBERS
(By Councilman Peter F. Midgley)
Deadline for Bonding approval for community projects, (i.e., libraries, etc.)
Councilman Midgley states that the Riverside Library is a pet project of his, and he asks the Council to support this through the State and to make it the highest priority.
Mayor Larisa states that the timetable for bonding is as follows:
The next meeting the Superintendent of Schools or School Committee will come before the Council at the next Council meeting one half earlier at 7:00 p.m. and will make their presentation. The meeting following, the City will make their presentation. He goes on to say that he wants to have the total bonding request on the Resolution, rather than do the library individually.
John Conley, 115 Smith Street, Riverside, Rhode Island is present and sworn. He states that the library is a high priority and asks the Council to get a Resolution to the Legislators as soon as possible.
After further discussion, Councilman Midgley states that he would like to put in the form of a motion a Resolution from the Council to get the library on the fast track. Councilman Miranda seconds the motion. Mayor Larisa rules the motion out of order and says that unless there is unanimous consent, the matter cannot be heard, and he will not give unanimous consent at this time.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
(If given first passage, can be referred to the next regular Council meeting to be held on April 16, 2002 for a public hearing and consideration of final passage)
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." of Chapter 18 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled "Vehicles and Traffic." Subsection 18-307 entitled "Parking prohibited at all times." is amended by adding thereto the following:
SUMMIT STREET (east side), from Cross Street to a point 45 feet north.
(Requested by Director of Public Works)
On motion of Councilman Miranda, seconded by Councilman Grant, it is unanimously voted to approve the Ordinance for First Passage.
Unanimous Consent - Councilman Grant
Councilman Grant receives Unanimous Consent to have settle a matter regarding redistricting. The City Solicitor explains that at the last meeting, the Council approved the ward lines. Since that time, it has been discovered that there is a small triangle at the intersection of Wampanoag Trail and the Old Barrington Trail that needs to be addressed to complete the drawing of those ward lines.
Redistricting Consultant Kimball Brace shows the Council the area on a map and says there are no registered voters in the area in question. He asks that the lines be slightly adjusted to follow the State Representative boundary.
On motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Midgley, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve.
At the request of Mayor Larisa, David Whitman speaks on behalf of Boy Scout Troop 88 of Rumford and states that the boys are present tonight as part of a requirement for the Citizenship Merit Badge. Councilman Rogers notes that his nephew Chuck Rogers, who recently received the Eagle Scout Award, is also present.
The meeting adjourns at 8:53 p.m.
Attest:
Valerie A. Perry, CMC
City Clerk Approved: April 22, 2002