| | CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE RHODE ISLAND JOURNAL OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 5, 2006 | |
The City Council meets in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 and Assistant Mayor Valerie A. Perry calls the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
| Present: | Robert E. Cusack | ) | Council Members |
| | Bruce DiTraglia | | |
| | Valerie A. Perry | ) | |
| | Bryan P. Silva | ) | |
| | | | |
| | Richard M. Brown | ) | City Manager |
| | William J. Conley, Jr. | ) | City Solicitor |
| | Dana L. Toy | ) | City Clerk |
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| Absent: | Joseph S. Larisa, Jr. | | |
The invocation is read by Councilman Cusack and the Salute to the Flag is led by Councilman Silva.
Lori Merolla from Merandi Reporting is present to record the proceedings of the public hearing.
I. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL JOURNALS
November 21, 2006 – Regular Meeting
B. CANCELLATION/ABATEMENTS (Requested by Tax Assessor)
| YEAR | AMOUNT |
| 2006 | $4,914.82 |
| TOTAL | $4,914.82 |
C. RESOLUTION – City of Providence – Resolution supporting the Providence School Committee and those of other communities in asking the Rhode Island General Assembly to repeal State Special Education Laws deemed more restrictive than Federal Legislation.
D. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE – Class F-1 – December 10, 2006 for St. Francis Xavier, 81 North Carpenter St.
On motion of Councilman Silva, seconded by Councilman DiTraglia, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve the Consent Calendar. It is noted for the record that Mr. Larisa is absent.
II. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, & INTRODUCTIONS
Beautification Committee Chairman Joseph Gibson presents the 2006 Annual Beautification Award to the following businesses in the City in recognition of maintaining a beautiful landscape: Bradley Hospital, Freedom Green, NewsFlash Complex, and Povar Animal Hospital.
III. CITY COUNCIL SITTING AS LICENSING COMMISSIONERS
LICENSES REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING
1) B-Full Privilege (Stock Transfer Only)
Judith P. Higgins, Lincoln Bar & Grille, Inc., 24 Monroe Avenue
Judith P. Higgins, 1479 Elmwood Avenue, Cranston is present and sworn in by the City Solicitor.
There is no one from the public wishing to be heard.
On motion of Councilman Silva, seconded by Councilman DiTraglia, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve the Consent Calendar. It is noted for the record that Mr. Larisa is absent.
2) Vict/Not Over 50 (Stock Transfer Only)
Judith P. Higgins, Lincoln Bar & Grille, Inc., 24 Monroe Avenue
There is no one from the public wishing to be heard.
On motion of Councilman Silva, seconded by Councilman DiTraglia, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve the Consent Calendar. It is noted for the record that Mr. Larisa is absent.
3) Pool Table (Stock Transfer Only)
Judith P. Higgins, Lincoln Bar & Grille, Inc., 24 Monroe Avenue
There is no one from the public wishing to be heard.
On motion of Councilman Silva, seconded by Councilman DiTraglia, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve the Consent Calendar. It is noted for the record that Mr. Larisa is absent.
4) Pool Table (Sunday) (Stock Transfer Only)
Judith P. Higgins, Lincoln Bar & Grille, Inc., 24 Monroe Avenue
There is no one from the public wishing to be heard.
On motion of Councilman Silva, seconded by Councilman DiTraglia, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve the Consent Calendar. It is noted for the record that Mr. Larisa is absent.
5) Dance/Entertainment (Stock Transfer Only)
Judith P. Higgins, Lincoln Bar & Grille, Inc., 24 Monroe Avenue
There is no one from the public wishing to be heard.
On motion of Councilman Silva, seconded by Councilman DiTraglia, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve the Consent Calendar. It is noted for the record that Mr. Larisa is absent.
LICENSES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING
6) Holiday Sales (Corporate Name Change Only)
From: Movie Gallery US, Inc., d/b/a Movie Gallery #3600
To: Movie Gallery US LLC, d/b/a Movie Gallery #3600, 84 Narragansett Park Drive
On motion of Councilman Cusack, seconded by Councilman Silva, it is unanimously voted to approve. It is noted for the record that Mr. Larisa is absent.
7) Holiday Sales (Subject to approvals from Police Chief, Building Inspector, and Fire Marshall)
Maria Cabral, d/b/a Carlissa’s Florist, Clothing and Much More, 323 Warren Avenue
On motion of Councilman Silva, seconded by Councilman Cusack, it is unanimously voted to approve. It is noted for the record that Mr. Larisa is absent.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS RESUME SITTING AS CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
1. Council approval for lease or bond approval for a Design Build heating system at East Providence High School
On motion of Councilman DiTraglia, seconded by Councilman Silva, and on a roll-call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve. It is noted for the record that Mr. Larisa is absent.
2. Council approval for lease purchase arrangement for installation light fixtures and sensors at East Providence High School.
On motion of Councilman Silva, seconded by Councilman Cusack, and on a roll-call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve. It is noted for the record that Mr. Larisa is absent.
3. Recommended Capital Projects to be included in the 2007 Master Lease:
| Fiber Optic Installation | $ 150,000 |
| Central Garage Lifts | $ 110,000 |
| Automated Fuel System | $ 80,000 |
| Southeast Drainage Improvements | $ 200,000 |
| Central Garage Fire Improvements | $ 175,000 |
| City Hall HVAC | $ 35,000 |
| Senior Center Addition | $ 250,000 |
| Total | $1,000,000 |
On motion of Councilman Silva, seconded by Councilman Cusack, it is unanimously voted to approve. It is noted for the record that Mr. Larisa is absent.
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
1) CLAIMS COMMITTEE (By William J. Conley, Jr. - City Solicitor)
| Edward Bedard, Claim No. 06-47 | Refer to National Grid (gas) |
| Robert D. Brown, Jr., Claim No. 06-45 | Approve |
| Cynthia Major, Claim No. 06-048 | Refer to Law Dept. |
| John & Tammy Barros, Claim No. 06-028 | Deny |
On motion of Councilman Silva, seconded by Councilman DiTraglia, it is unanimously voted to accept the Claims Report. It is noted for the record that Mr. Larisa is absent.
2) CITY CLERK – Approval of Council Meeting and Claims Committee Meeting dates for 2007:
Move that the City Council meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, on the following dates in 2007:
| January 2 & 16 | May 1 & 15 | September 4 & 18 |
| February 6 & 20 | June 5 & 19 | October 2 & 16 |
| March 6 & 20 | July 17 | November 6 & 20 |
| April 3 & 17 | August 21 | December 4 & 18 |
On motion of Councilman Silva, seconded by Councilman DiTraglia, and on a roll-call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve. It is noted for the record that Mr. Larisa is absent.
Motion that the Claims & Litigation Committee pursuant to R.I.G.L. § 42-46-5(a)(2) meet in closed session to discuss claims & litigation matters at 7:00 p.m. in Room 101, City Hall, on the following dates in 2007:
| January 2 & 16 | May 1 & 15 | September 4 & 18 |
| February 6 & 20 | June 5 & 19 | October 2 & 16 |
| March 6 & 20 | July 17 | November 6 & 20 |
| April 3 & 17 | August 21 | December 4 & 18 |
On motion of Councilman Cusack, seconded by Councilman Silva, and on a roll-call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve. It is noted for the record that Mr. Larisa is absent.
Assistant Mayor Perry announces that the tree lighting ceremony will be held at City Hall on Wednesday, December 06, 2006 at 6:30 p.m.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourns at 7:55 p.m.
Attest:
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Dana L. Toy
City Clerk
Approved: