| | CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE RHODE ISLAND JOURNAL OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 18, 2005 | |
The City Council meets in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 and is called to order at 7:43 P.M. by Mayor Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.
Present: Mayor Joseph S. Larisa, Jr. )
Patrick T. Caine )
Norman J. Miranda ) Council Members
Valerie A. Perry )
Peter F. Midgley
William J. Fazioli ) City Manager
William J. Conley, Jr. ) City Solicitor
Dana L. Toy ) City Clerk
The invocation is given by Councilman Caine. The Salute to the Flag is led by Councilwoman Perry.
Lori Merolla, Merandi Reporting, is present to record the proceedings of the public hearing.
I. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Council Journals
January 4, 2005 – Regular Meeting
On motion of Councilman Caine, seconded by Councilwoman Perry, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve the Consent Calendar.
II. APPOINTMENTS
Assistant Harbormaster (by Councilman Miranda)
Anthony Perry, 119 Lyon Avenue (02914)
On motion of Councilman Midgley, seconded by Councilman Miranda, it is unanimously voted to approve.
Board of Assessment Review (by Councilman Miranda)
Peter Calise, 125 South Blossom Street (02914)
On motion of Councilwoman Perry, seconded by Councilman Caine, it is unanimously voted to approve.
Tree Warden (By City Council)
Michael Bartlett, Asst. Superintendent Parks, 210 Newman Ave., Seekonk, MA
On motion of Councilman Midgley, seconded by Councilman Caine, it is unanimously voted to approve.
Harbor Management Commission (By Councilwoman Perry)
Frederick C. Bieberbach, Jr., 40 Union Street (02915)
On motion of Councilman Miranda, seconded by Councilwoman Perry, it is unanimously voted to approve.
COUNCIL LIAISONS
Carousel Park Commission – Mayor Larisa
Planning & Historic Properties – Councilwoman Perry
School Committee – Councilman Caine
On motion of Councilman Miranda, seconded by Councilman Caine, it is unanimously voted to approve.
III. LICENSES REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING
Alcoholic Beverage License - Transfer of Class
From: B-Limited To: B-Full Privilege
Evangelos Lambrou, D/B/A East Providence House of Pizza, 187 Willett Avenue
Maria Brandao and Attorney Milton Slepkow are present and sworn.
On motion of Councilman Midgley, seconded by Councilman Miranda, and on a roll-call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve, subject to approvals from the Chief of Police, Building Inspector, Health Inspector and Fire Marshall.
Councilman Miranda is given Unanimous Consent from the Council for an Alcoholic Beverage License Class F1 for January 29, 2005 for St. Francis Xavier Church, 81 No. Carpenter St., East Providence.
On motion of Councilwoman Perry, seconded by Councilman Caine, it is unanimously voted to approve.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Proposed submissions to the RI FY 2006-2007 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Transportation Enhancement Program.
Jeanne Boyle, Director of Planning, has been working with Director of Public Works and City Manager compiling a list of projects to be submitted for the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Funding primarily from federal highway funds with a 20% match provided by the state DOT. The City is not required to provide a match, but it can enhance our chances on receiving funding from the State if the City does provide some of its own funding. There are 3 categories for which we are seeking funding:
1) TIP Construction Projects – these include higher cost construction projects and generally covers reconstruction of existing roads and construction of new roads. Projects selected in this program are first placed within a study and development category, and then following further design refinement may be programmed for construction, or removed from the TIP. Competition for funds within this category is stiff. City currently has 2 projects within the TIP: the number one choice is the Roger Williams Ave. Reconstruction. The second choice is the Pawtucket Ave. Corridor Study.
2) Enhancement Program – this program is intended to provide funding for projects that go beyond typical transportation improvements. Funding for these projects is often provided directly to the communities on a reimbursable basis and the RIDOT encourages localities to manage and administer the projects. We’ve received enhancement funds for the Riverside Square Improvements, Warren Ave. Streetscape Project, Taunton Ave. Project, and Veterans Memorial Parkway Improvement Project. 4 items in this category are Warren Ave. Corridor Revitalization Project, Crescent View Avenue Restoration, Taunton Ave. Streetscape Improvement Project, and Rose Larisa Park.
3) Resurfacing Program – RIDOT also provides funding for resurfacing of streets where major improvements such as drainage or sidewalk installation are not required. From previous TIP (FY 2004-2005), RIDOT is scheduled to resurface Newport Ave. in its entirety, Pawtucket Ave. from Rte. 44 to Rte. 152 and also are including paving of Newman Avenue, and Rte. 44 from Pawtucket Ave. to the state line (this project has been pushed back, but work on others is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2005. For this category, they are recommending North Broadway Resurfacing Project.
City is required to hold a public hearing on the local TIP submission and submit a resolution in support of the proposed submissions. Must present projects to the State Transportation Advisory Committee at a public hearing to be held on February 4, 2005. The TIP process is expected to be finalized by Fall 2005.
Dionne Gomez, 34 Ruth Avenue is sworn and has questions from the Phillipsdale neighbors. In 1993, there was a set of designs that Mr. Capaldi at RIDOT had. Do we know where these plans are? Mayor Larisa responds that yes, we have them. Talked to the Director about them and will have the new designer look at these plans. May have to make some changes or updates, but hopefully, that could save some money.
Ms. Gomez asks if the designer will be picked by an outside bid process or done internally by the city? The Mayor says by an outside bid process.
Ms. Gomez asks that if the project makes it to the first stage, will the City be working to secure funds from the federal government as far as historical designation and utilizing separate funds to beautify the area in a way that the historical integrity will be maintained via lighting, sidewalks, etc.? Mayor Larisa believes so. Would be separate requests private or federal in conjunction with the TIP funds. Will be having public hearings with the outside engineer and invite neighbors to participate in the public hearings.
Ms. Gomez asks that because Ross Commons has done an excellent job at keeping historical aspects in the area in mind, would the City be using this as a benchmark for this? Mayor Larisa states they would use it as a benchmark.
Ms. Gomez. states that the project ends at Thatcher Ave, would there be any future consideration for those homes & individuals up and around Deadmans Curve, the Noyes Ave. area. These have deterioration as well? Mayor Larisa says yes it will, talked to DOT and this had a real chance by taking off this piece and will try to go for the rest later.
Ms. Gomez asks do the retaining walls fall in this process as far as reconstruction? Mayor Larisa states that this is problem with project, DOT has to establish rights of way on several houses. Sidewalks, houses and retaining walls are all on top of each other. Would have to do something with the walls, go onto property to get rights of way, which can be very time consuming. Hopefully, when we get the funding, we can work together to make sure we have homeowners cooperative in that aspect. These walls do present engineering issues. DOT is aware of these issues.
Mayor Larisa asks Ms. Gomez if her group would be able to send letters of support to the DOT for this project and she believes that they could.
Connie Crowshaw, 4 Marion Street is sworn in. Wants to thank Jeanne Boyle and Planning Dept. for making Roger Williams Ave. the top priority. Is requesting that the council approve this. Councilman Midgley, Miranda, and Larisa previously did have resolution called Phillipsdale Initiative to designate priority status. Hopefully something can be done now. Thanks the Mayor for his suggestions to keep this project moving and they are getting some letters done now. Is requesting that the council approve the submissions from Planning.
Colin Kane, the Perryman Group, is sworn in. He has interacted with the Phillipsdale neighborhood group in the execution of the Ross Commons project and believes they will be a help in the Roger Williams Project as well. It wouldn’t have been successful without their input on the design side. They are setting high standards on the Ross Commons project. Will be meeting with the Waterfront Commission to discuss lighting fixtures and streetscape plans. Looks forward to working with the Waterfront Commission on these plans and will make any changes that this commission suggests.
Councilman Miranda thanks Jeanne Boyle and the staff for all of the work they’ve done to support the Warren Avenue Project.
Councilman Caine states he is in support to put Roger Williams Avenue Project on top of the list and to getting this done. It is something that’s been out there a long time and he is in support of this.
Mayor Larisa states he co-authored the original resolution to make this Roger Williams Avenue Project a top priority. It is a top priority of the new council too. Glad to see a breakthrough with the Director of DOT. No promises were on the TIP this year or next, but seems we will be making a very compelling case if we pay to get this project engineered and with the neighbors support, it will make a difference on this project. In conjunction with the Waterfront Project going on, which should meat at the appropriate time, the Governor’s support and the Economic Development Corps. Support, everything coming together at the right time, neighbors support, DOT and Engineering support, the houses being built in that area, funding will hopefully be inevitable. Is in support of this being on the TIP.
On motion of Councilman Miranda, seconded by Councilman Caine, and on a roll-call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve the TIP as presented.
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
I-95 Environmental Assessment
City Manager brings up Jeanne Boyle to discuss. She states an engineering firm was hired to prepare an environmental assessment as part of the waterfront redevelopment project. They looked at how to improve access to Rte. 195 to the waterfront. Issues from number of developers is poor access, have to go through local streets, difficult to make northbound connections. As part of the process, Planning has hired a firm to come up with a conceptual plan to find ways to address the access issue. Plan gives 4-way connection from waterfront to Rte. 195. Idea was taken to DOT, had public hearings, concept approved by Council. DOT said some modifications needed and stated what the process was to get it funded to be developed. Because it involves changes in highway system, it requires Federal highway approval before it can be included in any TIP program. Have to prepare an environmental assessment. By the end of the assessment, hopefully can prove it doesn’t have any negative impacts and get the ok through federal highway administration to proceed further with the design and seeking funding. It’s about a 15-month process. For public involvement, Engineering has prepared a brochure. Members of Council have received brochure. Letters are being sent to all elected officials and state voters in the area asking for general comments on the proposal. Comments are due February 15th. Also engineers have set-up a web page ep195@graengineers.com and information will be on the city’s website as well. Need to get feedback from the public. Will be having two public hearings, the first in Spring 2005. Hope to have a general alternative proposed and to get specific comments from the public on this. The draft on environmental assessment should be available in Fall 2005. The assessment will be part of the 2nd public hearing. Based on comments of this hearing, hope to have final assessment to state by December 2005. Then goes through a review process on the Federal level and the goal is to have that by February 2006.
Permitting & Code Review Process
Mr. Fazioli discusses getting plans from developers and have to be reviewed in a timely fashion. They want plans reviewed as soon as possible. We have due diligence and need to make sure codes and fire safety is kept. We welcome these developments, but don’t want to start turning them away because we can’t turn around plan reviews as quickly as we want. Developers do say we have a good record of turning projects around when they come in. We have a much smaller staff compared to some other cities. We have 4 people, where Warwick has 13, Cranston 12, Pawtucket 15 1/2, and Woonsocket 9. Next month, will be asking Council to reallocate existing funds in budget we can free up from other areas to augment the staffing responsibilities in the Building Inspectors office and Fire Dept.
Mayor Larisa asks if we charge a fee for these reviews. Mr. Fazioli says that we don’t have a review fee on the books. A Building Permit Fee is collected, but no review fee or inspection fee. Mayor Larisa states we need to rectify this immediately and should be getting fees for review of both fire and building fees. The Fire Chief states we do charge for fire alarm review, final inspection, and life safety review.
Mayor Larisa would like the City Manager to give a report at the next meeting regarding what other cities, such as Providence, would charge for review fees on these major projects to make sure we are at least revenue neutral on our reviews, if not revenue positive on them. These would be for extensive reviews on huge square footage that takes a lot of resources and he doesn’t want to transfer money into a review when it should be revenue neutral or a plus. Providence, for instance, likes the review of both building and fire; it puts their existing people to work and actually allows them to hire more if needed on major projects. Need to get some reports on the building side and if we need to change the ordinance, so be it. Then we’ll have the money, you can decide if you need to hire new personnel or hire consultants to come in and do a review of this. Bottom line is we shouldn’t be out any money in reviewing these major projects. The Waterfront Comm. charges a 2% review fee. The Cap on it is $50,000 and that goes to the Waterfront Comm., not to the City. Should also look at the Waterfront statute to see if we can get rid of the cap and everything over the cap would go to the city side review. Everything under the cap would go to the Waterfront review.
Review of qualification statements for “Water Storage Tank Cleaning, Painting, & Repair”.
Mr. Fazioli discusses memo received from Purchasing Dept. regarding seven firms pre-qualified to paint the water storage tanks. Will be reviewed by Public Works Director and Water Utilities. All seven possess the capabilities to perform the required services. Asks for the Council’s permission to pre-qualify these 7 firms.
On motion of Councilman Midgley, seconded by Councilman Caine, it is unanimously voted to approve.
B. REPORTS BY OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
Preservation Easement (by Dave Kelleher, Chairman of Historic Properties Commission)
Dave Kelleher is present and sworn in. Mr. Kellerher states that the Historical Society was given a $5,000 grant from the State Preservation Commission. It’s a matching grant and the Historical Society will also be putting in $2,500. The grant is for a small white building in the Hunt’s Mill area. Historical Society has done a great job in restoring the 1750 Hunt House. This year, Joe Crook and his dept. have put in bushes, flowers, and other improvements into the area. The Brown Williams Cottage is about to be restored on the property. The fish ladders are about to be put into the Hunt’s River very soon. Two buildings left, one is the white building called the Meter House. It was originally the office for the manager of the Hunt’s Mills Amusement Park. It was built in 1905 and is the only building left that shows a park was there. It’s an eyesore and in very poor condition. Historical Society would like to start restoration of the building, putting on a new roof, painting the exterior of the building, and repairing the outside to make it more presentable to visitors visiting the Hunt House. Eventually, more grant money needed to restore the building inside and possibly a small museum about what used to be the park. Since the City currently owns the building, state requires a preservation easement, which promises that for 10 years, the City will not alter the building or tear it down.
On motion of Councilman Midgley, seconded by Councilman Caine, it is unanimously voted to grant easement.
C. COUNCIL MEMBERS
“Driveway Snow Shoveling List for City Residents” (By Mayor Larisa)
Mayor Larisa has heard feedback from residents asking if we have a list available for people to do snow shoveling, either on a volunteer basis or if they would charge a fee. Councilman Caine & Midgley stated they have concerns on what the City’s liability would be. Would like for Solicitor Conley to put together a report on this and get back to the Council at the next meeting with his findings.
D. RESOLUTIONS
1) The following resolution authorizes submissions to the 2006-2007 Transportation Improvement Program and Transportation Enhancement Program.
Whereas, the City Council of East Providence is committed to the support of critical infrastructure improvements that promote economic vitality and quality of life in the City of East Providence, and;
Whereas, the City Council supports the implementation of Projects that are consistent with the Goals and Objectives of the State-approved East Providence Comprehensive Plan, and;
Whereas, the City Council supports the creation and retention of jobs and access to employment centers within the City, and the facilitation of the movement of goods through an efficient and safe transportation network,
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the City Council of East Providence formally authorizes and supports the following submissions to the Rhode Island Transportation Advisory Committee for inclusion in the 2006-2007 Transportation Improvement Program:
1. Roger Williams Avenue Reconstruction (North Broadway to Thatcher St.)
2. Pawtucket Avenue Corridor Study (from Bradley Hospital to Willett Avenue)
3. Warren Avenue/Broadway Corridor Enhancement Project
4. Bullocks Point Avenue at Crescent View Avenue and Rose Larisa Park Enhancement Project
5. Crescent View Avenue Bridge Enhancement Project
6. Taunton Avenue Streetscape Enhancement Project
7. North Broadway Resurfacing
On motion of Councilman Midgley, seconded by Councilwoman Perry, and on a roll-call vote, it is unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.
2) The following resolution implements the abandonment of Sumach Avenue previously approved by the City Council on December 21, 2004.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of East Providence deemed it necessary to abandon Sumach Avenue from 110 feet southerly of its intersection with Ivan Avenue to its terminus as shown on a recorded plat of land entitled “Plan of the Sunderland Farm Plat” and on Tax Assessor’s Map 309 on Block 9 & 10 dated December 31, 2003 situated in East Providence, County of Providence, State of Rhode Island.
WHEREAS, said petition, having been duly advertised and all interested parties duly notified in accordance with law, and after public hearing held on December 21, 2004:
It is hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that Sumach Avenue from 110 feet southerly of its intersection with Ivan Avenue to its terminus as shown on a recorded plat of land entitled “Plan of the Sunderland Farm Plat” and on Tax Assessor’s Map 309 on Block 9 & 10 dated December 31, 2003 situated in East Providence, County of Providence, State of Rhode Island, described as follows:
Beginning at an iron rod located one hundred fifty and 00/100 (150.00) feet westerly from the southwesterly intersection of Ivan Avenue and Buckthorne Avenue, being the northeasterly corner of land now or formerly of Maria L. Faria, thence proceeding westerly bounded northerly by the southerly line of Ivan Avenue a distance of fifty and 00/100 (50.00) feet, to the southeasterly corner of the intersection of Sumach and Ivan Avenues, said corner being the point and place of beginning of the within described parcel,
thence turning an interior angle of 90°-00'-00" and proceeding southerly bounding easterly by said Faria land a distance of one hundred ten and 00/100 (110.00) feet to a point and to the southeast corner of the herein described parcel of land,
thence turning an interior angle of 90°-00'-00" and proceeding westerly a distance of fifty and 00/100 (50.00) feet to a point,
thence turning an interior angle of 90°-00'-00" and proceeding northerly bounding westerly by now or formerly Manuel C. & Prarezes C. Aniceto land a distance of one hundred ten and 00/100 (110.00) feet to a point and to the northwest corner of the herein described parcel of land,
thence turning an interior angle of 90°-00'-00" and proceeding easterly a distance of fifty and 00/100 (50.00) feet to the northeast corner of the herein described parcel of land, at the point and place of the beginning, there forming an interior angle of 90°-00'-00" with the first described course.
Said abandon road parcel containing 5,500 square feet of land and is shown on a plan entitled, “Proposed Street Abandonment Site Plan, Manuel Cabral, Sumach Avenue, East Providence, Rhode Island” dated 11/21/02, Scale 1"=20', Project R-552, Assessor’s Map 309, Block 9, Parcel 5, prepared by Geisser Engineering Corporation, 227 Wampanoag Trail, Riverside, Rhode Island be and is hereby abandoned as a public highway by reason of the fact that Sumach Avenue from 110 feet southerly of its intersection with Ivan Avenue to its terminus as shown on a recorded plat of land entitled “Plan of the Sunderland Farm Plat” and on Tax Assessor’s Map 309 on Block 9 & 10 dated December 31, 2003 situated in East Providence, County of Providence, State of Rhode Island as hereinabove described has ceased to become useful to the public, said abandonment to be subject to (1) the establishment of a 20 foot wide easement in consultation with the Department of Public Works for the existing drainage line; (2) the installation of a minimum of two (2) granite bounds for the proposed new lot corners (southeast and southwest corners); (3) the granting of approval from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management of the application to alter a freshwater wetland; and (4) the final plan be reviewed by the Department of Public Works and found acceptable regarding any drainage issues.
It is further ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that after due appraisal, it is determined that there is no damage sustained by the abutting property owners by reason of said abandonment, and, therefore, no award of damages shall be made; and
It is further ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that the Director of Public Works be directed to cause signs to be placed at each end of said abandoned highway as hereinabove described, having thereon the words “Not a Public Highway”; and
It is further ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that after entry of this decree the City Clerk shall cause notice thereof to be posted in a newspaper published in Providence County, and that further and personal notice be served by the City Sergeant upon every owner of land abutting upon said Sumach Avenue as hereinabove described who is known to reside within this state.
On motion of Councilman Miranda, seconded by Councilwoman Perry, and on a roll-call vote, it is unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.
3.The following is a resolution to establish the Glenlyon Design Review Committee.
On motion of Councilman Caine, seconded by Councilman Miranda, and on a roll-call vote, it is unanimously voted to adopt the resolution subject to list of names at next meeting..
E. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (If given first passage, can be referred to the next regular Council meeting to be held on February 1, 2004 for a public hearing and consideration of final passage).
1) The following is an ordinance prohibiting certain trucks on Martello Street.
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."
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. Article VII entitled "Operation of Vehicles" of Chapter 18 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled "Vehicles and Traffic." Subsection 18-224 entitled "Certain trucks restricted on certain streets." is amended by adding thereto the following:
MARTELLO STREET
SECTION II. This ordinance shall take effect upon its second passage and all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.
(Requested by: Police Department)
On motion of Councilwoman Perry, seconded by Councilman Caine, it is unanimously voted to dispense with the reading of the ordinance.
On motion of Councilman Caine, seconded by Councilman Miranda, and on a roll-call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve for first passage.
2) The following is an ordinance regarding euthanization by lethal injection only.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 3 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “ANIMALS”
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. Article I entitled “In General” of Chapter 3 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Animals”, is amended by adding thereto the following:
Sec. 3-21. Euthanization by lethal injection only.
Within the city, any animal subject to destruction under the laws of the state or the ordinances of the city shall be euthanized by lethal injection only. No animal may be destroyed by use of a gas chamber.
SECTION II. This ordinance shall take effect upon its second passage and all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.
(Requested by Mayor Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.)
On motion of Councilwoman Perry, seconded by Councilman Midgley, it is unanimously voted to dispense with the reading of the ordinance.
On motion of Councilman Caine, seconded by Councilwoman Perry, and on a roll-call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve for first passage.
3) The following is an ordinance regarding handicap parking in front of 122 So. Blossom Street
SECTION I. 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 18-315 entitled “Reserved parking designated–Handicapped parking.” is amended by adding thereto the following:
SOUTH BLOSSOM STREET (east side) in front of house number 122.
SECTION II. This ordinance shall take effect upon its second passage and all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. (Requested by Director of Public Works.)
On motion of Councilwoman Perry, seconded by Councilman Miranda, it is unanimously voted to dispense with the reading of the ordinance.
On motion of Councilwoman Perry, seconded by Councilman Midgley, and on a roll-call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve for first passage.
VI. CLAIMS COMMITTEE
By William J. Conley, Jr. City Solicitor
Alipranti, Marie, Claim No. 04-65 Approved
Fortin, Sara, Claim No. 04-66 Refer to Insurance Carrier
Kanatzan, Karen, Claim No. 04-53 Denied
Miller, Kevin, Claim No. 04-60 Denied
Miller, Jonathan, Claim No. 04-59 Denied
Lomba, Autilia, Claim No. 04-41 Denied
Litigation: McGregor, Brooke, C.A. No. PC04-6791 Refer to Law Dept.
On motion of Councilman Caine, seconded by Councilwoman Perry, and on a roll-call vote, it is unanimously voted to accept as presented.
Councilman Midgley is given unanimous consent by the Council to discuss the format of the death notices in the Providence Journal. Has heard many complaints from the public on this new format. It now is done alphabetically and not by town. Would like to see them go back to their old format.
On motion of Councilman Midgley, seconded by Councilman Caine, and on a roll-call vote, it is unanimously voted to have the City Solicitor draft a unanimous resolution from the Council requesting that the Providence Journal go back to their old format on the death notices.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourns at 9:45 P.M.
Attest:
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Dana L. Toy
City Clerk
Approved:______________________________