| | CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE RHODE ISLAND JOURNAL OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 | |
The City Council meets in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, September 2, 2003, and is called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Mayor Rolland R. Grant.
Present: Mayor Rolland R. Grant )
Daniel F. Harrington )
Norman J. Miranda ) Council Members
Patrick A. Rogers )
Dr. Isadore S. Ramos )
William J. Conley, Jr. ) Acting City Manager
Valerie A. Perry ) City Clerk
Timothy Chapman ) Acting City Solicitor
The Invocation is read by Councilman Ramos and the Salute to the Flag is led by Councilman Miranda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Council Journals
Regular Meeting - August 19, 2003
Closed Meeting - August 19, 2003 - Negotiations and Job Performance Review
2. Coastal Resources Management Council - Relocation of Providence Office
3. Victualing - Transfer of Name Only - from Peter D’Ambra and Christopher Costa dba East Providence Bistro to East Providence Bistro LLC
4. R.I.D.E.M. - Insignificant Alteration - Application No.02-0467 -in reference to property located approximately 370 ft. south of the southern extension of Narragansett Park Dr. at building number 141; approximately 1400 ft. southeast of the Narragansett Park Drive and Newport Ave. intersection; Assessor’s Map 501, Bl 1, Lot 1 (E.B. Thompson, Inc., 1441 Narragansett Park Dr.)
On motion of Councilman Miranda, seconded by Councilman Ramos, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to remove the minutes of the August 19, 2003 Closed Meeting and to approve the Consent Calendar as amended.
On motion of Councilman Miranda, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve the minutes of the August 19, 2003 Closed Meeting and to keep them closed.
CITY COUNCIL SITTING AS LICENSING COMMISSIONERS
LICENSES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING
1 Wrecker/Tower
Wayne R. Motta, Jr., dba Advanced Towing Inc., 45 Woodland Ave., Seekonk, MA 02771
The applicant is present and sworn.
The Council questions Mr. Motta, who states that he is requesting to be on the City’s tow list. Mr. Motta is told that the Police Chief has to make the determination of another tower is needed for the City.
On motion of Councilman Harrington, seconded by Councilman Ramos, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to defer to the next meeting, pending a report from the Police Chief.
2. Kennel
Ashlee Cabral dba Metropet Dog Center, 310 Bourne Avenue
Ashlee Cabral, 106 Swift Street, Providence, Rhode Island is present and sworn.
On motion of Councilman Miranda, seconded by Councilman Ramos, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve, subject to approvals of Police Chief, Zoning Officer, and Building Inspector.
3. Peddler/Hawker (Seafood)
Virginio D. Carvalho, 80 Blanding Avenue, East Providence, Rhode Island
The applicant and his daughter are sworn in. The daughter translates for the applicant, who does not speak English. She states that he wants to sell fish from his truck and wants permission to deliver at houses. He is told that he cannot sell within 250 feet of another business selling fish.
On motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Miranda, it is unanimously voted to approve, subject to approval of the Police Chief.
4. Victualing N/over 50 - Transfer
From Naim Darazi, dba Rhodes Pizza to Fayez Inc., dba Rhodes Pizza, 3736 Pawtucket Avenue
The applicant is present and sworn.
On motion of Councilman Harrington, seconded by Councilman Ramos, it is unanimously voted to approve, subject to approvals of the Police Chief, Building Inspector, Fire Marshall, and Health Inspector.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS RESUME SITTING AS CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCES - FINAL PASSAGE (Given first passage August 19, 2003)
Advertised - Providence Journal - August 26, 2003
1. The following ordinance establishes Recreation Center fees:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 13 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “PUBLIC PLACES”, which amends Article V entitled “Parks and Recreation Areas” by adding thereto the following:
Sec. 13-177. Recreation Center fees.
The recreation center membership fees are hereby fixed as follows:
(a) Adult membership . . . $50.00
(b) Child membership (18 years of age and under) . . . . $25.00
(c) The Recreation Director may waive the annual fee upon a finding of financial hardship.
(Requested by Acting City Manager) CHAPTER NO. 275
On motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Miranda, it is unanimously voted to dispense with the reading of the ordinance.
Mr. Conley explains the ordinance.
The meeting is open to public comments.
The following persons are present and sworn and address the Council.
Anthony Shepperd, 40 Welfare Street, East Providence, Rhode Island states that he would like to see the Council find ways of cutting the rates rather than increase fees.
Maryann Matthews, 51 Outlook Avenue, East Providence, Rhode Island asks the Council to reduce the Recreation Center fees.
The Council discusses changing the wording of the ordinance to allow someone other than the Recreation Director to waive the fee, and it is decided that the Recreation Director can designate someone from the staff make the recommendation.
On motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Harrington, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve for Final Passage.
2. The following ordinance establishes fees for the collection of white goods.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 6 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “GARBAGE AND REFUSE”, which amends Article IV entitled “Recyclables” of Chapter 6 by adding thereto the following:
Sec. 6-45. White goods collection fee.
The fee for collection of white goods, as defined in Sec. 6-39, is hereby fixed at $10.00 for each item. (Requested by Acting City Manager) CHAPTER NO. 276
There is no one from the public wishing to be heard.
On motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Miranda, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve for Final Passage.
3. The following ordinance requires owners, occupants, or caretakers of residential property to keep the property from having overgrown yards, weeds, leave, brush and natural debris, as outlined in the ordinance.
(Advertised Providence Journal - August 22, 2003)
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 4 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS”, which amends Division 5 entitled “Minimum Residential Standards” by adding thereto the following:
Sec. 4-146. Overgrown yard; weeds; leaves; brush and natural debris.
(a) Every owner, occupant or person having the care of such residential property or dwelling shall be responsible for dwelling premises that is overgrown with grass, weeds, overgrown vegetation or underbrush, and it shall be the duty of the owner, occupant or any person having the care of such residential property to cut such grass, weeds, vegetation or underbrush to a height not exceeding six inches in order that it may be made safe and convenient. Overgrown vegetation shall mean grass, weeds, and other ground cover which has been allowed to be grown in an uncontrolled manner and are not regularly cared for and maintained. The owner, occupant or any other person having the care of such residential property shall cut such grass, weeds, vegetation or underbrush within three days after receiving notice that he/she is in violation of this section from the chief inspector.
(b) The owner or occupant of any land upon which there exists natural debris shall cause such natural debris to be removed within three days after receiving notice to do so from the chief inspector. Natural debris shall mean yard clippings, leaves, branches or wood.
(c) Whenever the owner or occupant fails to comply with an order to remove grass, weeds, overgrown vegetation, underbrush or natural debris and the city inspector determines that such grass, weeds, overgrown vegetation, underbrush or natural debris affect the health, safety and welfare of the surrounding neighborhood by harboring rodents and mosquitoes, by increasing dumping and littering, by creating fire hazards, by creating unsightly and unsanitary debris and by impeding upon the safe passage of pedestrians along sidewalk areas, the inspector may order the removal of the grass, weeds, overgrown vegetation, underbrush or natural debris and access the whole cost incurred for such removal by imposing a lien on the property as provided or authorized by the law for the enforcement of common liens on property. Such lien will be recorded to ensure payment of such costs. The lien will not be removed until the city inspector has been fully reimbursed for the execution of the removal of the grass, weeds, overgrown vegetation, underbrush and natural debris. The owner or occupant will also be subject to a civil penalty of $50.00 for not complying with the order of removal.
(Requested by: Minimum Housing Inspector) CHAPTER NO. 277
Bill Barker, 33 Don Avenue, East Providence, Rhode Island is sworn in and asks the Council what was the reason for enacting this ordinance, and mentions that there are ordinances that pertain to this issue. Mr. Harrington says the ordinance was drawn up mainly to address the problem of Absentee Landlords who do not care for the property.
Kathy Santos, 4 Thurston Street, Riverside, Rhode Island is sworn in. She asks who she is to call if she has problems pertaining to this ordinance, and she is told to call the Building Official’s office, or Mr. Conley’s office or the Solicitor’s office.
4. The following ordinance clarifies current practices of Harbor Management, provides for up to four assistants, clarifies when fees are collected, assesses a $100 fee to non-respondents, standardizes the type of buoy used for a mooring float, adds provisions for movement and replacement of moorings during dredging, provides a time frame for a response to a warning, and increases the dollar amounts of penalties.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 13 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “PUBLIC PLACES”, which amends
SECTION I. Subsection 6) of Sec. 13-82 entitled “Composition and appointments; powers duties; membership” of Division 2 entitled “Harbor Management Commission” of Article III. entitled “Coastal Waters and Harbor Areas” of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “ Public Places” is amended to read as follows:
6) Ex officio members.
a. The Harbormaster shall be a nonvoting, ex officio member of the harbor management commission.
b. To enable the harbor management commission to coordinate issues of mutual concern between adjacent coastal municipalities, there may be one nonvoting, ex officio member from Barrington, Providence, and Pawtucket, who is either on a harbor management commission or who is a resident of these municipalities.
SECTION II. Sec. 13-84 entitled “Assistant Harbormasters” of Division 3 entitled “Harbormaster” of Article III. entitled “Coastal Waters and Harbor Areas” of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “ Public Places” is amended to read as follows:
There shall be up to four assistant harbormasters who shall be appointed by the city council for a term of office concurrent with that of the council and until his/her successor is appointed and qualified and shall report directly to the harbormaster and are empowered with the same duties as the harbormaster, under the direction of the harbormaster. Only two of the four assistant harbormasters shall receive compensation.
SECTION III. Sec. 13-85 entitled “Salary to be set by the city council.” of Division 3 entitled “Harbormaster” of Article III. entitled “Coastal Waters and Harbor Areas” of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “ Public Places” is amended to read as follows:
The salary of the harbormaster and two assistant harbormasters shall be fixed by the city council. The remaining assistant harbormasters shall serve without compensation.
SECTION IV. Sec. 13-94 entitled “Towing and moving of vessels.” of Division 4 entitled “ Harbor Regulations” of Article III. entitled “Coastal Waters and Harbor Areas” of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “ Public Places” is amended to read as follows:
If any vessel berthed, moored, or anchored in the coastal waters of the city is found to be in violation of any provision of this chapter, the harbormaster is directed to move, relocate, or tow such vessel. In addition to any fees such violation shall incur, a fine of $100.00 shall be collected from the vessel owner for such harbormaster action. This fee shall be set by the city council periodically, upon recommendation from the harbor management commission.
SECTION V. Subsection (b) of Sec. 13-116 entitled “ Permitting.” of Division 5 entitled “ Mooring Regulations” of Article III. entitled “Coastal Waters and Harbor Areas” of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “ Public Places” is amended to read as follows:
(b) Request for a new mooring permit. To be eligible for a new mooring permit, an applicant must own a boat for which a mooring permit is being sought. All requests for new mooring permits shall be submitted to the city clerk on the application forms available at the city clerk’s office. The city clerk will forward a copy of all applications for new mooring requests to the harbormaster. A complete and accurate mooring permit application must be provided before the harbormaster can act to approve or deny such application. The harbormaster shall determine if a new mooring permit can be issued only after all the pertinent provisions of the harbor management plan and this chapter are met (Ref. Sec. 13-116(g)). If the harbormaster issues a mooring permit, the mooring owner for which such permit has been issued must locate the mooring at the direction of the harbormaster, assistant harbormaster or designees in accordance with the harbor management plan and this article.
SECTION VI. Subsection (c) of Sec. 13-116 entitled “ Permitting.” of Division 5 entitled “ Mooring Regulations” of Article III. entitled “Coastal Waters and Harbor Areas” of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “ Public Places” is amended to read as follows:
(c) Permit renewals. Renewal forms will be mailed by the harbormaster each year to those persons who held valid mooring permits at the end of the previous calendar year by January 15 and returned to the city hall by March 31. Permit renewals that include a change in the vessel size or draft may cause the renewal to be considered under Sec. 13-116 (d) of this article, Relocation of existing permitted moorings. Nonrespondents shall be sent a registered letter on or about April 1, assessing them a $100.00 late fee and giving the permit holder until April 15 to renew. Failure to submit a renewal form, mooring permit fee, and late fee by April 15 may result in the loss of the permitted space. It shall be the responsibility of the mooring permit holder to notify the harbormaster of any change in address. The harbormaster shall approve or reject mooring permit applications by April 15.
SECTION VII. Sec. 13-117 entitled “Mooring permit application requirements.” of Division 5 entitled “ Mooring Regulations” of Article III. entitled “Coastal Waters and Harbor Areas” of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “ Public Places” is amended to read as follows:
The following requirements are set for applications for private mooring permits: (Ref. 13-78, Exhibit 1)
(1) Name, address and telephone (home and office) of owner;
(2) Vessel name, make, model, color, length (feet), draft (feet), and registration umber;
(3) Whether vessel has changed in status since the last permit was issued.
(4) Mooring classification (type), actual mooring weight;
(5) Area where applicant would like to locate mooring, prioritized.
See section 13-78, Exhibit 1.
SECTION VIII. Sec. 123 entitled “Mooring tackle specifications” of Division 5 entitled “Mooring Regulations” of Article III entitled “Coastal Waters and Harbor Areas” of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Public Places” is amended by adding thereto the following
(6) The mooring buoy shall be white in color and shall have a blue stripe. The Mooring number shall be displayed in contrasting color in two places on each mooring buoy in block numerals at least three inches in height.
(7) A winter mooring stick/spar, if used to replace the mooring buoy, shall be white in color and bear the assigned mooring number in block numerals at least 3 inches in height. A winter mooring stick/spar shall be removed on or before May 31st and shall not be set until or after September 30th of each calendar year.
(8) A mooring in violation of these specifications may be issued a warning sticker (Ref. 13-78, Exhibit 6). Failure to respond to this warning issued by the harbormaster within the specified amount of time from the date issued, shall result in additional penalties and fines as provided for in this article.
SECTION IX. Division 5 entitled “ Mooring Regulations” of Article III. entitled “Coastal Waters and Harbor Areas” of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “ Public Places” is amended by adding thereto the following:
Sec. 13-125 Dredging.
(a) Periodically Mooring Fields A-1, A-2 and B may be maintenance dredged as part of a federal project. It shall be the sole responsibility of the mooring permit holder (owner of the mooring) to remove all hardware and ground tackle for the duration of the dredge project. Notification will be made to remove mooring hardware and ground tackle by form of a letter to mooring permit holders and public notice. If after proper notification, a mooring and/or its ground tackle are not promptly removed by the mooring permit holder (owner of the mooring), the mooring and/or its ground tackle will be removed and disposed of at the owners expense and the mooring permit will be revoked.
(b) Re-installation of mooring hardware and ground tackle will be the sole responsibility of the mooring permit holder (owner of the mooring). After the dredging project is completed, mooring permit holders will be sent notification by the harbormaster that will include information on the designated positions for the permitted mooring locations. The mooring grid will be re-established in accordance with the Guidelines for establishing mooring grids as provided for in this Article. An individual’s mooring may or may not be placed in its original location.
SECTION X. Sec. 13-141 entitled “Fees.” of Division 6 entitled “ Fees and Penalties” of Article III. entitled “Coastal Waters and Harbor Areas” of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “ Public Places” is amended to read as follows:
No permit shall be issued until payment of the appropriate fee is made to the City of East Providence. All such fees are nonrefundable. These fees shall be set annually by the harbor management commission and shall be approved as part of the harbormaster’s budget submitted to the city council. The mooring permit fee shall not be less than $50.00. At no time shall the fee collected from a mooring permit applicant be different for residents and nonresidents.
SECTION XI. Sec. 13-142 entitled “Penalties.” of Division 6 entitled “ Fees and Penalties” of Article III. entitled “Coastal Waters and Harbor Areas” of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “ Public Places” is amended to read as follows:
(a) If a vessel, mooring, or anchorage is found to be in violation of any provision of this article, the harbormaster may issue a warning that lists the violation(s) (Ref. Sec. 13-78, Exhibit 6). The owner of the vessel, mooring, or anchorage must respond to this warning within the number of days from the date the warning was issued, that is specified on the warning (a minimum of five (5) days). Failure to respond to a warning issued by the harbormaster within the specified amount of time from the date issued, shall result in additional penalties and fines as provided for in this article.
(b)Penalties.
(1) Reckless boat operation… $300.00- $1,500.00
(2) Speeding.... 75.00 - 125.00
(3) Leaving a wake . . . . 75.00
(4) Abandoned or without proper registration
or documentation, numbers or markings . . . . 75.00
(5) Mooring not designated by harbormaster . 125.00
(6) Anchorage not designated by harbormaster 75.00
(7) Refusal to move or stop on oral command of
harbormaster . . . . 100.00
(8) Failure to carry and/or use required equipment 50.00
(Requested by: Harbor Management Commission) CHAPTER NO. 278
On motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Miranda, it is unanimously voted to dispense with the reading of the ordinance.
There is no one from the public wishing to be heard.
On motion of Councilman Miranda, seconded by Councilman Harrington, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve for Final Passage.
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 Subsection 18-307 entitled “Parking prohibited at all times.” by adding the following:
OAKCREST DRIVE (south side) from Margaret Avenue to its dead end.
(Requested by: Director of Public Works) CHAPTER NO. 279
There is no one from the public wishing to be heard.
On motion of Councilman Miranda, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve for Final Passage.
NEW BUSINESS
a. CITY MANAGER
1. Proposed Sewer Line Easement from P&C Investments, Inc.
On motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Miranda, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve.
2. Requesting pre-qualification approval of the (7) companies for Storm Drain Improvements - Southeast Drainage Area.
On motion of Councilman Ramos, seconded by Councilman Miranda, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously to approve.
3. Presentation of 2003 - 2004 City Budget and (4) Hiring Job Freeze
Mr. Conley passes out the proposed City Budget to the Council. He highlights some areas for the Council. He says the budget calls for approximately $40 million for the City and $63.5 million for the School Department. The remainder of the budget is in the Enterprise budgets - the Water and Wastewater Funds. The budget of $150,805,252 is a 5.5% increase in the City Budget, which equates to $27.48 - an increase of $1.43. The increases are due to increases in health care, pension funds, etc.
Mr. Conley states that programs and jobs will be probably have to be cut. He states that he has instituted a job hiring freeze. He says there will be no hiring of full timers, part timers, temporary, etc. until further notice. Also, there will be a cut back in the discount for paying taxes up front from 4% to 3%, which will give an additional $350,000 in revenue.
On motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Harrington, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to ratify the job freeze.
b. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
(By Timothy Chapman, Acting City Solicitor)
Claims and Litigation Committee Report
Virginia Kiser Holton, Claim No. 03-42 Approved
Bernard & Constance Nallen, Claim No. 03-040 Referred to Rubbish Contractor
Shaun Rodriques, Claim No. 03-39 Denied
On motion of Councilman Ramos, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and on a roll call vote, it is voted 4-0 to accept as presented. It is noted for the record that Councilman Miranda is absent for the vote.
(By Jeanne Boyle, Director of Planning)
1. Disposition of City-owned property 27 Newman Avenue (Rumford Fire Station)
Jeanne Boyle addresses the Council and states that the matter was referred to the Planning Board by the City Council. With the exception of the Parks and Recreation Department, which stores equipment at the facility, none of the other departments expressed any interest in the property. The Planning Board is recommending that the parcel be disposed of, subject to finding a location for the storage of the Parks Department equipment and that an environmental study be done first to determine if there is any contamination that needs to be addressed, and finally that RFP’s be issued.
On motion of Councilman Ramos, seconded by Councilman Rogers, it is unanimously voted to approve the Planning Board’s recommendation.
2. Meeting Street School Property
Jeanne Boyle states that the Meeting Street School will be vacating the property within the next two years, and they approached the City to ask if we would be interested in acquiring the property, such as the relocation of City Hall. The proposal was referred to the City departments, which did not show any interest in relocating, because of cost, etc.
Councilman Harrington states that he was interested when Mr. Lemont suggested the move. Councilman Ramos says that at one time the site was looked at for a police station. Councilman Miranda says that if there is enough room in the back, perhaps it could be used to relocate the police station.
On motion of Councilman Miranda, seconded by Councilman Harrington, it is unanimously voted to defer at this time.
3. Caleb Williams Cottage Lease
Jeanne Boyle reports that the lease is about due and suggests that there is a need for affordable housing. The Council enters into a discussion about the lease, which was a 25 year lease, with a rent of $135.00 per month.
Mayor Grant says he would like to defer the matter until a study is done. Jeanne Boyle states that rather than deferring it, the Planning Board can go through the process and come back to the Council with a recommendation.
Motion is made by Councilman Ramos, seconded by Councilman Miranda, to refer the matter back to the Planning Department . Councilman Rogers suggests the Director of Public Works and Planning Director come up with a recommendation of how we could put a master plan together. He says if the City could get something close to market rent on a monthly basis, the differential perhaps could fund some portion of a master plan, and he would support the motion with that notation.
Motion passes unanimously.
4. Disposition of City-owned Property - 1169 South Broadway - Tristam Burges School
Jeanne Boyle says the Planning Board is recommending that the property not be disposed of until the Fire Department can do an analysis as to whether this should be the location of a new fire station.
On motion of Councilman Miranda, seconded by Councilman Rogers, it is unanimously voted to approve the recommendation.
c. COUNCIL MEMBERS
(By Councilman Isadore S. Ramos)
Discussion on Personnel Issues
Councilman Ramos says he asked for information from the City Manager regarding contracts. He says Department Heads have a separate contract from the other City employees. The Department Head contract states that Department Heads shall receive 50% in accumulated sick leave upon retirement, up to a maximum of $12,000. He says the recently retired Fire Chief received $31,911 in sick leave, for an overpayment of $19,911.60. He says if this is the case, he wants the overpayment returned to the City.
Mr. Conley says he will respond by the next Council meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS
Krtistin Venden and Cheryl McNulty, representing the neighbors of Catlin and Don Avenues, requesting to close a portion of Don Avenue on Saturday, September 20, 2003 (rain date of Saturday, September 27) from 1:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. for a neighborhood block party.
Councilman Rogers says they would like to change the dates to Sunday, September 21, 2003, with a rain date of Sunday, September 28, 2003.
On motion of Councilman Miranda, seconded by Councilman Harrington, it is unanimously voted to approve.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourns at 9:35 p.m.
Attest:
Valerie A. Perry, CMC
City Clerk Approved: September 16, 2003