I.     CONSENT CALENDAR

A.  APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR

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

B.   APPROVAL OF COUNCIL JOURNALS

December 13, 2006 – Special Meeting

December 19, 2006 – Regular Meeting

C.  ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE, CLASS F – 1

 St. Francis Xavier, 81 North Carpenter Street, (02914), January 13, & 14, 2007

II.    PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, & INTRODUCTIONS

Mayor Ramos, Councilman Cusack, Councilman DiTraglia, Councilwoman Perry, Councilman Silva, & Paul Amaral, Athletic Director presented citations to the East Providence Senior High School Boys 2006 Football Division 1 Super Bowl Champions, Coaches & Managers.

III.   APPOINTMENTS

Board of Assessment Review (Mayor Ramos)

Colonel Anthony DeCastro, retired Chief of Police (to replace Frank Rego for a term expiring 12/1/12)

54 Hilltop Road (02914)

Building Board Standards and Appeals (Mayor Ramos)

Gene Mancino (architect for a term expiring 1/2/11)

83 South Rose Street (02914)

Carousel Park Commission

Valerie A. Perry

(City Council Representative)

East Providence Housing Authority (Mayor Ramos)

Sharene Damiani (to replace JoAnn Harry for a term expiring 12/16/08)

887 Willett Avenue (02915)

Historic Properties Designation and Study Commission

Robert E. Cusack

(City Council Representative)

Planning Board (Ward 4)

Krista D. Moravec (to replace Bruce DiTraglia for a term expiring 1/15/10)

98 Riverside Drive (02915)

On motion of Councilman Cusack, seconded by Councilwomen Perry, it is unanimously voted to approve.

School Committee

Valerie A. Perry – Liaison

(City Council Representative)

City Clerk Virginia B. Nunes sworn in Krista D. Moravec for Planning Board and Sharlene Damiani for East Providence Housing Authority.

IV.   LICENSES REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING

1) Second Hand/Antiques (Subject to approvals from the Chief of Police, Building Inspector, Zoning Officer and Fire Marshall)

Marie R. Young, d/b/a Time and Again Antiques & Collectibles, 326 Bullocks Point Avenue, (02914)

Marie R. Young, 131 Warren Avenue, (02914) is present and sworn in by City Solicitor.

There is no one from the public wishing to be heard.

On motion of Councilwoman Perry, seconded by Councilman Cusack, and on a roll-call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve, subject to approvals from the Chief of Police, Building Inspector, Zoning Officer and Fire Marshall.

2) Holiday Sales (Subject to approvals from the Chief of Police, Building Inspector, Zoning Officer and Fire Marshall)

Marie R. Young, d/b/a Time and Again Antiques & Collectibles, 326 Bullocks Point Avenue, (02914)

On motion of Councilwoman Perry, seconded by Councilman Cusack, it is unanimously voted to approve, subject to approvals from the Chief of Police, Building Inspector, Zoning Officer and Fire Marshall.

V.    LICENSES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING

1) Holiday Sales

Aragao’s Market LLC, d/b/a Brazil 2000 Sol E. Vento,

211 ½ Warren Avenue (02914)

Mayor Ramos deferred to next meeting.

2) Vict/Not Over 25

Aragao’s Market LLC, d/b/a Brazil 2000 Sol E. Vento,

211 ½ Warren Avenue (02914)

Mayor Ramos deferred to next meeting.

LICENSING COMMISSIONERS RESUME SITTING AS CITY COUNCIL PULBIC HEARING

VI.   PUBLIC HEARINGS

ORDINANCES – FINAL PASSAGE (Given First Passage December 19, 2006.  Advertised Prov. Journal – December 22, 2006)

VII.   CONTINUED BUSINESS

VIII.  NEW BUSINESS

A.  CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

1)         Requesting Council approval for pre-qualification for “Water Storage Tank Cleaning, Painting and Repair”

Mr. Brown reports that of the five (5) corporations, my staff had concluded that four (4) companies be pre-qualified:

Rockwood Corporation

Amstar

D & M Painting Corporation

LF. Clavin & Company

Mr. Brown requesting Council approval for pre-qualification.

On motion of Councilman Silva, seconded by Councilman DiTraglia, and on a roll-call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve.

2)                  Requesting Council approval for emergency purchase for fire apparatus.

Councilman DiTraglia request Battalion Chief Steve Camille speak.

Mr. Brown reports we are seeking to replace two (2) pumpers to replace our current Engine 1 and Engine 5.  These are old front line apparatus, they should have been moved off the front line and put into reserve status years ago.  We have extensive documentation from the fire officials and the Garage Superintendent that they need to be replaced.  1)  reliability, 2) extensive repairs, 3) amount of time they are away from service.  We do have the funds available for this purchase in the replacement equipment fund that comes from Fire Department revenue.  We are asking that this be done on an emergency basis so we don’t have to go through the entire process.  This is a pretty closed market.  The department has done a thorough evaluation of the equipment and have negotiated a price that would not be any different, they are competitive.  This will allow us to get this equipment in a matter of months rather than waiting for a year.  Mr. Brown would be glad to answer questions.

Mayor Ramos is concerned about previous Fire Department equipment. 

Mr. Brown believes that’s why Councilman DiTraglia wants Battalion Chief Stephen Camille to speak.  This is why we did an internal investigation based on the Firefighters and Officers to determine what they need to do their job.

Battalion Chief Stephen Camille reiterates his extensive written report on how important it was to purchase the two (2) pumpers on an emergency basis.

Councilman DiTraglia had some questions, which were answered by Battalion Chief Stephen Camille.

Councilman Silva commended the Chief, the ranking officers, the fire fighters and people whom actually work on these trucks.  He knew what happened in the past.  He applauded them for going to the officers and firefighters and having their input so they did their homework and made a practical truck that was needed, Thank You.

Councilwoman Perry commended  Mr. McMahon and the Battalion Chief Camille for a very well done report.

On motion of Councilman Silva, seconded by Councilwoman Perry, and on a roll-call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve.

B.     REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIAL

CLAIMS COMMITTEE (By William J. Conley, Jr. – City Solicitor)

LITIGATION

City of East Providence VS. R.I. Interlocal Risk Management Trust, No. 05-1044    Oral Status Received as Information

Mr. Conley states that is the entire report, however, the Claims Committee did recess at 7:28 P.M. with two matters pending to report.  If the time allows, he requests that the Council goes back into close session as Claims Committee at the conclusion of this meeting.

On motion Councilman Silva, seconded by Councilwoman Perry, and on a roll-call vote, it is unanimously voted to accept the Claims Report.  It is noted that the Council will go back into close session as Claims Committee at the concussion of this meeting.

IX.  ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the meeting adjourns at 8:45 P.M.