CONSENT CALENDAR

1.  Approval of Council Journals

April 20, 2004 - Regular Meeting

2.  DEM  - Insignificant Alterations - Permit - #03-0544 for property and proposed project located: approximately 450 ft NW of Pawtucket Ave (Rt 114), approx. 1,000 ft n of the intersection of Pawtucket Ave (Rt 114) and Centre St, at Agawam Golf Course, Assessor=s Plat 404, Block 3, Parcel 4, Plat 404, Block 13, and Plat 405, Block 3, Parcel 5, East Providence, RI.           

3.  Resolutions - Town of East Greenwich -

C  Requesting support for Open Space and Recreation Bond issue for open space grants and recreational purposes to be included on the November 2004 ballot.

C  Requesting support to continue the one percent (1%) meals tax.

C  Requesting support in opposition to any type of casino gambling in Rhode Island

4.  Resolution -  Town of North Kingstown - A resolution opposing casino gambling in Rhode Island

5.  Resolution - City of Providence - Providing for lessening the tax burden on the people of Providence and the entire state of Rhode Island.

6.  Cancellations/abatements - Requested by Tax Assessor

7*  Alcoholic Beverage - Class F - July 16,17, & 18, 2004

Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity, 59 Brightridge Ave., East Providence, R. I.           

On motion of Councilman Miranda, seconded by Councilman Harrington, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve the Consent Calendar.

PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS

Historic Preservation Awards

Mr. Kelleher is not present.  On motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Miranda, it is unanimously voted to defer.

On motion of Councilman Miranda, seconded by Councilman Rogers, it is unanimously voted to change the order of business to hear an item under “Communications.”

COMMUNICATIONS

1.  Brian G. Coogan, 172 Grove Ave.

Requesting to address the City Council re: City tow list

Brian G. Coogan is present and sworn.  He answers questions from the Council regarding where he plans to store his trucks.  Mr. Conley reads the requirements for a wrecker/tower. 

On motion of Councilman Harrington, seconded by Councilman Miranda, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve, subject to approval of the Police Chief.

2.  James Alden, 213 Narragansett Ave./Christopher Germano, 78 Ingraham St.

Requesting to address the City Council re: Fundraiser for the Skateboard Park.

The petitioners are not present.  On motion of Councilman Miranda, seconded by Councilman Harrington, it is unanimously voted to defer.

On motion of Councilman Miranda, seconded by Councilman Harrington, it is unanimously voted to return to the regular order of business.

On motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Ramos, it is unanimously voted to change the order of business to hear the first item under ACity Manager@ and to return to the regular order following that item.

CITY MANAGER

Presentation of the 10/31/03 Audited Financial Statements and Management Letter from the auditing form of Bacon & Edge.

The auditors from Bacon & Edge present the report   Following the report, the City Manager asks questions about the overall findings of the auditors.  They state that the system is a good system, and they state that the MIS system needs to be upgraded.  They also highlight some facts on the deficit, followed by comments from Finance Director James McDonald.  

On motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Miranda, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to accept.

CITY COUNCIL SITTING AS LICENSING COMMISSIONERS

LICENSES REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING

Additional Hours - Cumberland Farms, Inc., 2251 Pawtucket Ave., East Providence, R.I.

(Advertised E.P. Post - May 22, 29, and June 5, 2004)

Linda Martone, Chepachet, Rhode Island is present and sworn. 

Councilman Miranda speaks on the license and says there were serious problems with the previous establishment at that location.  He says that Cumberland Farms put up a fence and is maintaining the property.  He tells Ms. Martone that if he starts hearing complaints or if there are problems there, he will ask the Council to take a second look at this license.  Councilman Ramos says he does not have a problem granting this license, but agrees with Councilman Miranda.

On motion of Councilman Miranda, seconded by Councilman Ramos, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve, subject to Police Chief approval.

LICENSES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING

1.  Victualing/not over 25 (Transfer)

From:   Anjuben K Patel, dba Prendergast Variety

To: Egbert  Dos Remedios, dba Burt & Curt Variety, 127 Waterman Ave., East Providence, R.

Egbert Dos Remedios and Herbert Maciel, 127 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI are present and sworn.

On motion of Councilman Ramos, seconded by Councilman Miranda, it is unanimously voted to approve, subject to approvals from Police Chief, Building Inspector, Health Inspector, and Fire Marshall.

2.  Sunday/Holiday Sales (Transfer)

From: Anjuben K Patel, dba Prendergast Variety

To: Egbert  Dos Remedios, dba Burt & Curt Variety, 127 Waterman Ave., East Providence, R.I.

On motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Miranda, it is unanimously voted to approve, subject to approvals from Police Chief, Building Inspector, Health Inspector, and Fire Marshall.

Peddler - Ice Cream

Demostenes Navas - K & H Business Enterprises, Inc., dba Eskimo King,

34 Unity Ave., East Providence, R. I.

Demostenes Navas, 106 Washington Street, Central Falls, Rhode Island, and Steve Poole, 34 Unity Avenue, East Providence, Rhode Island are present and sworn.

On motion of Councilman Miranda, seconded by Councilman Rogers, it is unanimously voted to approve, subject to approvals of Police Chief and Health Inspector.

LICENSING COMMISSIONERS RESUME SITTING AS CITY COUNCIL  

PUBLIC HEARINGS

ORDINANCES - FINAL PASSAGE  (Advertised - Prov. Journal) June 4, 2004

NEW BUSINESS

Hiring of Police officers

Mr. Fazioli references a memo from the Police Chief regarding the hiring of four additional police officers.  Chief Paquette answers from the Council.  Councilman Harrington asks the Chief about the cost for overtime, and the Chief proceeds to give the Council the information.  Following the report, Councilman Harrington says that after hearing the facts and the dollar amounts that will be saved, he is ready to change his vote. 

On motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Ramos, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to accept the City Manager=s recommendations.                               

School Department Deficit

Mr. Fazioli reports that the deficit is less than originally reported.  He states that he has begun discussions with the new School Superintendent, Manuel Vinhateiro, and that they will be meeting with the Auditor General tomorrow, along with the School Committee.

Requesting approval of all six pre-qualification for “Improvements - Watchemoket Force Main.”

On motion of Councilman Miranda, seconded by Councilman Harrington, it is unanimously voted to approve the recommendation.

b.  REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS

(By City Solicitor)

Claims and Litigation Committee Report

On motion of Councilman Miranda, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to accept as presented.

c.  COUNCIL MEMBERS

Unanimous Consent - Councilman Miranda

Councilman Miranda thanks everyone for the successful Day of Portugal yesterday, and says that the Committee had plans to recognize an individual yesterday but that person was out of town and he would like to do it tonight.  He calls up former Senator William Castro for the presentation to William J. Conley, Jr. for his service to the community.

Unanimous Consent - City Clerk Valerie A. Perry

The City Clerk informs the Council that the H.G.B.B. St. Peter Michaelance  Feast has been cancelled, and they will only have a one day event inside. 

On motion of Councilman Harrington, seconded by Councilman Ramos, it is unanimously voted to withdraw the license.

(By Mayor Rolland R. Grant)

Seeking Council Support to visit the Congressional Delegation in Washington, D.C. re: LNG Terminals

Mayor Grant speaks about meeting with the Congressional Delegation to get their support to oppose the LNG tanks in this area.  Mr. Conley outlines the LNG proposal.  He says they want to upgrade the facility and connect to the Algonquin existing pipeline, which is very critical to the City.  He says a separate complaint has been filed and we have also requested that time be extended for the purpose of receiving the environmental impact comments.  The says the application does not indicated that the existing storage tank is being upgraded to comply with the safety standards.  He says in questions that the City raised, it was admitted that there were no plans to upgrade the tank.  Also, the statement says there will be no impact on planned residential/commercial development, even though we are obviously in the midst of a major economic development project for our waterfront. 

On motion of Councilman Miranda, seconded by Councilman Harrington, it is unanimously voted to support the Mayor=s request.

City Clerk Valerie Perry is presented with a bouquet of flowers in recognition of her pending retirement, after serving as City Clerk for 13 2 years.

d.  INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - (If given first passage, can be referred to the next regular Council meeting to be held on July 13, 2004 for a public hearing and consideration of final passage)

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 Sec 13-78 entitled “Exhibits” of Division 1 entitled “Generally” of Article 111. Entitled “Coastal Waters and Harbor Areas.”  (Requested by Harbor Management Commission)

Councilman Ramos questions the reasons for increasing the fees for reckless boat operation to a maximum of $1500.  Councilman Harrington says he was asked by Harbor Management Commission Chairman Dave Murray if he needed to be at the meeting, and Councilman Harrington says he told him he didn=t think it was necessary.  He suggests that the matter be deferred until the next meeting to address the question.

On motion of Councilman Harrington, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to defer until the next meeting.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourns at 8:50 P.M.

Attest:

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Valerie A. Perry, CMC

City Clerk