| | CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE RHODE ISLAND JOURNAL OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 6, 2007 | |
The City Council meets in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, March 6, 2007 and Mayor Isadore S Ramos call the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
| Present: | Mayor Isadore S. Ramos | | |
| | Robert E. Cusack | ) | Council Members |
| | Bruce DiTraglia | ) | |
| | Valerie A. Perry | ) | |
| | Bryan P. Silva | ) | |
| | | | |
| | Richard M. Brown | ) | City Manager |
| | William J. Conley, Jr. | ) | City Solicitor |
| | Virginia B. Nunes | ) | City Clerk |
The invocation is read by Councilman DiTraglia and the Salute to the Flag is led by Councilman Cusack.
Lori Merolla from Merandi Reporting is present to record the proceedings of the public hearing.
I. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Councilwoman Perry, seconded by Councilman Silva, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve the Consent Calendar.
B. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL JOURNALS
February 20, 2006 – Regular Meeting
C. CANCELLATION/ABATEMENTS (Requested by Tax Assessor)
| YEAR | AMOUNT |
| 2004 | $48.97 |
| 2005 | $657.71 |
| 2006 | $1,537.69 |
| TOTAL | $2,244.37 |
D. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE, CLASS F-1
St. Mary’s Academy – Bay View, 3070 Pawtucket Avenue (02915), April 27 & 28, 2007
II. APPOINTMENTS
1. Cancer Control Task Force (by Mayor Ramos)
Charles Mello, Jr., 596 Willett Avenue (02915)
On motion of Councilwoman Perry, seconded by Councilman Silva, it is unanimously voted to approve.
2. Cancer Control Task Force (by Councilwoman Perry)
Paulette Rainey, 41 Jackson Avenue (02915)
(Reappointment)
On motion of Councilwoman Perry, seconded by Councilman Silva, it is unanimously voted to approve.
3. Juvenile Hearing Board(by Councilwoman Perry)
Roberto DaSilva, 82 Dover Avenue (02914)
On motion of Councilwoman Perry, seconded by Councilman Silva, it is unanimously voted to approve.
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCES – FINAL PASSAGE (Given First Passage on February 20, 2007. Advertised – Prov. Journal –February 23, 2007).
1) The following is an ordinance amendment regarding storm drainage system.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 17 OF THE
REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE,
RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “UTILITIES.”
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. Chapter 17 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Utilities,” is amended by adding thereto the following:
ARTICLE IV. STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM
DIVISION 1. ILLICIT DISCHARGE, DETECTION, AND ELIMINATION
Sec. 17-195. Purpose.
The purpose of this ordinance is to provide environmental protection of the local, and State water bodies and groundwater, through the regulation of non-storm water discharges to the storm drainage system to the maximum extent practicable as required by federal and state law. This ordinance establishes methods for controlling the introduction of pollutants into the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) in order to comply with requirements of the Rhode Island Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (RIPDES) permit process. The objectives of this ordinance are:
(1) To prevent (or reduce to the maximum extent possible) pollutants from entering the City’s municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4).
(2) To prohibit Illicit Connections and Discharges to the municipal separate storm sewer system.
(3) To require the removal of all such illicit connections and discharges.
(4) To comply with State law and federal statutes and regulations relating to storm water discharges.
(3) To establish legal authority to carry out all inspection, monitoring, and enforcement procedures necessary to ensure compliance with this ordinance.
Sec. 17-196. Authority.
This ordinance is enacted pursuant to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management’s (RIDEM) General Permit Rhode Island Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Storm Water Discharge from Small Municipal Storm Sewer Systems and from Industrial Activity at Eligible Facilities Operated by Regulated Small MS4s and in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, R.I.G.L. 42-35-1, et seq.
Sec. 17-197. Definitions.
For the purposes of this ordinance, the following shall mean:
Allowable Non-Storm Water Discharges. Discharges not comprised of storm water are allowed under the MS4 General Permit but are limited to the following, provided these are no significant contributors of pollutants to the MS4: discharges which result from the washdown of vehicles at retail dealers selling new and used automobiles where no detergents are used and individual residential car washing; external building washdown where no detergents are used; the use of water to control dust; fire fighting activities; fire hydrant flushings; natural springs; uncontaminated groundwater; dechlorinated pool discharges; air conditioning condensate; lawn watering; potable water sources including waterline flushings; irrigation drainage; pavement washwaters where spills or leaks of toxic or hazardous materials have not occurred (unless all spilled materials have been removed) and where detergents are not used; discharges from foundation or footing drains where flows are not contaminated with process materials such as solvents, or contaminated by contact with soils where spills or leaks of toxic or hazardous materials have occurred; uncontaminated utility vault dewatering; dechlorinated water line testing water; hydrostatic test water that does not contain any treatment chemicals and is not contaminated with process chemicals.
Authorized Enforcement Agency. Employees or designees of the Director of Public Works designated to enforce this ordinance.
Best Management Practices (BMPs). Schedules of activities, prohibitions of practices, general good house keeping practices, pollution prevention and educational practices, maintenance procedures, and other management practices to prevent or reduce the discharge of pollutants directly or indirectly to storm water, receiving waters, or storm water conveyance systems. BMPs also include treatment practices, operating procedures, and practices to control erosion and site runoff, spillage or leaks, sludge or water disposal, or drainage from raw materials storage.
Clean Water Act. The federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. ' 1251 et seq.), and any subsequent amendments thereto.
Construction Activity. Activities subject to RIPDES Construction Permits. These include construction projects resulting in land disturbance of (1) one acres or more. Such activities include but are not limited to clearing and grubbing, grading, excavating, and demolition.
Discharger. Any person or business entity that causes, allows, permits, or is otherwise responsible for a discharge, including, without limitation, any operator of a construction site or industrial facility.
Hazardous Material. Any material, including any substance, waste, or combination thereof, which because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics may cause, or significantly contribute to, a substantial present or potential hazard to human health, safety, property, or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, disposed of, or otherwise managed.
Illicit Discharge. Any direct or indirect non-storm water discharge to the storm drain system, except as exempted in Allowable Non-Storm Water Discharges as defined within this ordinance, and discharges permitted pursuant to a RIPDES permit.
Illicit Connection. An illicit connection is defined as either of the following:
Any drain or conveyance, whether on the surface or subsurface, which allows an illegal discharge to enter the storm drain system including but not limited to any conveyances which allow any non-storm water discharge including sewage, process wastewater, and wash water to enter the storm drain system and any connections to the storm drain system from indoor drains and sinks, regardless of whether said drain or connection had been previously allowed, permitted, or approved by an authorized enforcement agency or, any drain or conveyance connected from a commercial or industrial land use to the storm drain system which has not been documented in plans, maps, or equivalent records and approved by an authorized enforcement agency.
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4). A conveyance or system of conveyances (including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, man-made channels or storm drains) designed or used for collecting or conveying storm water, and is not a combined sewer.
Rhode Island Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (RIPDES) Storm Water Discharge Permit. A permit issued by the RIDEM that authorizes the discharge of pollutants to waters of the United States, whether the permit is applicable on an individual, group, or general area-wide basis.
Non-Storm Water Discharge. Any discharge to the storm drain system that is not composed entirely of storm water.
Operator. The party or parties that either individually or taken together have the day-to-day operational control over the facility activities and the ability to make modifications to such activities.
Owner. The party or parties that either individually or taken together has legal title to any premise.
Person. Any individual, association, organization, partnership, firm, corporation or other entity recognized by law and acting as either the owner or as the owner's agent.
Pollutant. Anything which causes or contributes to pollution. Pollutants may include, but are not limited to: paints, varnishes, and solvents; oil and other automotive fluids; non-hazardous liquid and solid wastes and yard wastes; refuse, rubbish, garbage, litter, or other discarded or abandoned objects, and accumulations of the same that may cause or contribute to pollution; floatables; pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers; hazardous substances and wastes; sewage, fecal coliform and pathogens; dissolved and particulate metals; animal wastes; wastes and residues that result from constructing a building or structure; and noxious or offensive matter of any kind.
Premises. Any building, lot, parcel of land, or portion of land whether improved or unimproved including adjacent sidewalks and parking strips.
Storm Water. Any surface flow, runoff, and drainage consisting entirely of water from any form of natural precipitation, and resulting from such precipitation.
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. A document which describes the Best Management Practices and activities to be implemented by a person or business to identify sources of pollution or contamination at a site and the actions to eliminate or reduce pollutant discharges to Storm water, Storm water Conveyance Systems, and/or Receiving Waters to the Maximum Extent Practicable.
Unauthorized Discharge. A discharge of storm water not authorized by a RIPDES permit, or an allowable storm water discharge found to be a significant contributor of pollutants to the MS4.
Wastewater. Any water or other liquid, other than uncontaminated storm water, discharged from a facility.
Watercourse. A natural or man-made surface drainage channel or body of water (including a lake or pond) through which a water flow occurs, either continuously or intermittently.
Sec. 17-198. Prohibition of Illegal Discharges.
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged into the municipal storm drain system or watercourses any pollutants or non-storm water discharge unless:
A. The non-storm water discharge is permitted with a Rhode Island Pollution Discharge Elimination System (RIPDES) permit; or
B. The discharges are included in one of the following categories of discharges:
1. Discharges which result from the washdown of vehicles at retail dealers selling new and used automobiles where no detergents are used and individual residential car washing;
2. External building washdown where no detergents are used;
3. The use of water to control dust;
4. Fire fighting activities;
5. Fire hydrant flushings;
6. Natural springs;
7. Uncontaminated groundwater;
8. Dechlorinated pool discharges;
9. Air conditioning condensate;
10. Lawn watering;
11. Potable water sources including waterline flushings;
12. Irrigation drainage;
13. Pavement washwaters where spills or leaks of toxic or hazardous materials have not occurred (unless all spilled materials have been removed) and where detergents are not used;
14. Discharges from foundation or footing drains where flows are not contaminated with process materials such as solvents, or contaminated by contact with soils where spills or leaks of toxic or hazardous materials have occurred;
15. Uncontaminated utility vault dewatering;
16. Dechlorinated water line testing water;
17. Hydrostatic test water that does not contain any treatment chemicals and is not contaminated with process chemicals
Sec. 17-199. Prohibition of Illicit Connections.
The construction, use, maintenance or continued existence of illicit connections to the storm drain system is prohibited. This prohibition expressly includes, without limitation, illicit connections made in the past, regardless of whether the connection was permissible under law or practices applicable or prevailing at the time of connection. A person is considered to be in violation of this ordinance if the person connects a line conveying sewage to the MS4, or allows such a connection to continue.
Sec. 17-200. Suspension due to Illicit Discharges in Emergency Situations.
The City may, without prior notice, suspend MS4 discharge access to a person when such suspension is necessary to stop an actual or threatened discharge which presents or may present imminent and substantial danger to the environment, or to the health or welfare of persons, or to the MS4 or Waters of the State. If the violator fails to comply with a suspension order issued in an emergency, the authorized enforcement agency may take such steps as deemed necessary to prevent or minimize damage to the MS4 or Waters of the State , or to minimize danger to persons.
Sec. 17-201. Suspension due to the Detection of Illicit Discharge.
Any person discharging to the MS4 in violation of this ordinance may have their MS4 access terminated if such termination would abate or reduce an illicit discharge. The authorized enforcement agency will notify a violator of the proposed termination of its MS4 access. The violator may petition the authorized enforcement agency for a reconsideration and hearing.
A person commits an offense if the person reinstates MS4 access to premises terminated pursuant to this Section, without the prior approval of the authorized enforcement agency.
Sec. 17-202. Entry to Perform Duties under this Ordinance.
To the extent permitted by State law, or if authorized by the owners or other party in control of the property, the authorized enforcement agency, its agents, officers, and employees may enter upon privately owned property for the purpose of performing their duties under this ordinance and may make or cause to be made such examinations, surveys, or sampling as the authorized enforcement agency deems reasonably necessary.
Sec. 17-203. Notification of Spills.
Notwithstanding other requirements of law, as soon as any person responsible for a facility or operation, or responsible for emergency response for a facility or operation has information of any known or suspected release of materials which are resulting or may result in illegal discharges or pollutants discharging into storm water, the storm drain system, or water of the State, said person shall take all necessary steps to ensure the discovery, containment, and cleanup of such release. In the event of such a release of hazardous materials said person shall immediately notify emergency response agencies of the occurrence via emergency dispatch services. In the event of a release of non-hazardous materials, said person shall notify the authorized enforcement agency in person or by phone or facsimile no later than the next business day. Notifications in person or by phone shall be confirmed by written notice addressed and mailed to the Director of Public Works within three business days of the phone notice. If the discharge of prohibited materials emanates from a commercial or industrial establishment, the owner or operator of such establishment shall also retain an on-site written record of the discharge and the actions taken to prevent its recurrence. Such records shall be retained for at least three years. Nothing in this section shall preclude any owner/lessee from compliance with relevant provisions of the Rhode Island Clean Water Act, RIGL 46-12-1, et seq. or other applicable laws or regulations.
Sec. 17-204. Watercourse Protection.
Every person owning property through which a watercourse passes, or such person's lessee, shall keep and maintain that part of the watercourse within the property free of trash, debris, excessive vegetation, and other obstacles that would pollute, contaminate, or significantly retard the flow of water through the watercourse. In addition, the owner or lessee shall maintain existing privately owned structures within or adjacent to a watercourse, so that such structures will not become a hazard to the use, function, or physical integrity of the watercourse. The owner or lessee shall not remove healthy bank vegetation beyond that actually necessary for maintenance, nor remove said vegetation in such a manner as to increase the vulnerability of the watercourse to erosion. The property owner or lessee shall be responsible for maintaining and stabilizing that portion of the watercourse that is within their property lines in order to protect against erosion and degradation of the watercourse originating or contributed from their property. Nothing in this section shall preclude any owner/lessee from compliance with relevant provisions of the Rhode Island Freshwater Wetlands Act, RIGL 2-1-18, et seq. or other applicable laws or regulations.
Sec. 17-205. Enforcement.
Whenever the authorized enforcement agency finds that a person has violated a prohibition or failed to meet a requirement of this Ordinance, the authorized enforcement agency may order compliance by written notice of violation to the responsible person. Such notice may require without limitation:
(A) The performance of monitoring, analyses, and reporting;
(B) The elimination of illicit connections or discharges;
(C) That violating discharges, practices, or operations shall cease and desist;
(D) The abatement or remediation of storm water pollution or contamination hazards and the restoration of any affected property; and
(E) Payment of a fine to cover administrative and remediation costs; and
(F) The implementation of source control or treatment BMPs.
If abatement of a violation and/or restoration of affected property is required, the notice shall set forth a deadline within which such remediation or restoration must be completed. Said notice shall further advise that, should the violator fail to remediate or restore within the established deadline, the work will be done by a designated governmental agency or a contractor and the expense thereof shall be charged to the violator. (Requested by Director of Public Works)
On motion of Councilwoman Perry, seconded by Councilman Cusack, it is unanimously voted to dispense with the reading of the ordinance.
There is no one from the public wishing to be heard.
Councilman Cusack asked if commercial car washers are exempt.
Steve Coutu, Director of Public Works stated that the exemptions were by the State. Our City car washers are all self contained units.
On motion of Councilman Silva, seconded by Councilwoman Perry, and on a roll-call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve for Final Passage.
2. The following is an ordinance amendment regarding rezoning Pershing Street & Eastern Avenue.
Advertised Prov. Journal – February 14, 21, & 28, 2007.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 19 OF THE REVISED
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “ZONING.”
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. Section 19-95 entitled “Districts Designated” of Article III. entitled “District Regulations” is hereby amended as follows:
Parcel 8 on Assessors Map 205, Block 4 presently located in a Commercial 4 District is hereby changed to be included in a Residential 4 District subject to the condition that the property is restricted to single family use and accessory residential land uses in perpetuity.
Failure to meet the above stipulation will result in the parcel reverting to its previous zone of Commercial 4.
The Zoning Map of the City of East Providence shall be amended accordingly. (Requested by Planning Department)
On motion of Councilwoman Perry, seconded by Councilman Silva, it is unanimously voted to dispense with the reading of the ordinance.
Martin P. Slepkow Attorney for Richard Polumbo stated that Parcel 8 on Assessors Map 205, Block 4 is currently zoned Commercial 4 is being changed to a Residential District. Presently 3 lots, and there will be 2 lots with 2 single family houses.
On motion of Councilwoman Perry, seconded by Councilman Silva, and on a roll-call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve for Final Passage.
IV. CONTINUED BUSINESS
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
1. Review of Qualification Statements for “Crescent View Avenue Culvert Replacement”
Mr. Brown stated that all five of the following companies possess the capabilities to perform the required services.
| Cardi Corporation | C.B. Utility Company, Inc. |
| John Rocchio Corporation | Narragansett Improvement Company |
| R. Zopppo Corporation | |
Mr. Brown requested the pre-qualification approval for all five companies.
On motion of Councilman Silva, and seconded by Councilman DiTraglia, and on a roll- call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve.
2. Review of Qualification Statements for “City Wide Roadway Improvements”
Mr. Brown stated that all four of the following companies possess the capabilities to perform the required services.
| Cardi Corporation | D’Ambra Building Co., Inc. |
| J.H. Lynch & Sons, Inc. | Narragansett Improvement Company |
Mr. Brown requested the pre-qualification approval for all four companies.
On motion of Councilman Silva, and seconded by Councilman DiTraglia, and on a roll- call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve.
3. Sewer Use Rate
Mr. Brown stated after the defeat of this item it was suggested we solicit additional information for alternative sewer use rate fees.
Mr. Brown informed the Council that consistent with the action of the last meeting, Camp Dresser and McKee have been engaged for a short and quick rate study.
Mr. Brown introduced Dr. Alexander Heil, Camp Dresser and McKee, South Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA (02139).
Dr. Heil did a power point presentation to evaluate the financial posture of its wastewater utility and possible rate alternatives. Adequacy of the current rates, shifting the rate structure to include rates based on customer classes analyzed, Expanding fixed fee, and assessed impact of reducing current 3,500 CF exemptions. City currently charges a volumetric rate of $3.05 per HCF in addition to an annual fixed fee varied by meter size. Full cost recovery requires volumetric rate to be $4.19 in FY 2007. In current scenario, treatment rate is equal to $3.16 per HCF. Assumptions: Fixed fee revenue and non-rate revenue allocated proportionally to plant and collection costs except for Barrington revenue. All customers pay identical treatment rate. NBC’s sewer rate schedule includes volumetric rates by customer class (residential, commercial, industrial). Differentiated rates are based on different costs of service related to waste strength. Determination of such a rate schedule requires detailed data. Wastewater load by customer type. Metered flow by type. City does not collect data on specific waste strength characteristics of different customer types; only aggregate loading information available. Insufficient date to split up treatment related expenses. Hence, cost allocation and development of varied rate is not possible. However, industrial load is low and therefore likely to not make much of a difference.
Councilman Cusack stated data does not exist for customer class however you did this study with different size meters. He asked, would it be illegal to charge more for industrial by meter size? Does NBC or other communities charge higher rates?
Dr. Heil stated it’s not meter size precisely; the class is by loading of strength characteristic. He stated he didn’t have the NBC figures with him.
Mr. Brown stated NBC industrial rate is less than commercial uses.
Councilman Cusack stated if they took away 3,500 CF exemptions from residents we would shift more on the residents. We don’t collect the data. We have a mandate $800,000 depreciation that must be funded and another $800,000 expense in the future. I think we need to revisit this.
Mayor Ramos stated we are in a catch 22. If we don’t move, we continue to go into debt. If we pass this, we raise the rate. The longer we hold off, the deeper the hole we dig. This is the first passage.
Mr. Brown suggested we revisit for the following fiscal year.
Councilman DiTraglia asked if this study included Northeast, Southwest, or any other cities.
Dr. Heil stated no, just the City of East Providence.
On motion of Councilwoman Perry, and seconded by Councilman DiTraglia, and on a roll- call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve.
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
Mutual Aid Agreement (by Police Chief Hubert Paquette)
Chief Paquette stated that it’s an agreement with the City of East Providence and the Town of Seekonk to assist each other and the Officers would excise the powers of a Police Officer.
Councilman DiTraglia stated in a hot pursuit they would be able assist.
Chief Paquette stated they already have that power. He explained if the Seekonk Police were searching for someone, or there was a disturbance, they could call East Providence Police to assist them. East Providence Police can ask for assistance from the Seekonk Police. It is a Trust that Barrington already has with Seekonk. We would be joining that Trust.
Councilman DiTraglia asked what if someone gets hurt.
Mr. Conley stated its better with the agreement. This agreement enables Legislation of the State of RI pursuant to the lawful agreement.
Councilwoman Perry asked if they get lots of calls.
Chief Paquette said no, a few times a year.
On motion of Councilman Silva, and seconded by Councilman DiTraglia, and on a roll- call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve.
C. CLAIMS COMMITTEE (by William J. Conley, Jr. – City Solicitor)
| Mr. Conley stated the March 6, 2007 claims report is as follows: | |
| Antonio DaGraca, Claim No. 07-005 | Approved $122.56 |
| Shirley Gonsalves, Claim No. 07-008 | Refer to Law Department |
| Verizon, Claim No. 07-007 | Refer to Law Department |
| East Providence Water Pollution Control | |
| Facility RIPDES Permit No. RI0100048 | Approve Consent Agreement |
On motion of Councilman DiTraglia, and seconded by Councilman Silva, and on a roll- call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve.
D. COUNCIL BUSINESS
Discussion on the use of EMS/Mutual Aid calls in other Communities. (By Mayor Ramos)
Mayor Ramos stated he is concerned about the number of EMS calls to the City of Providence.
Fire Chief Klucznik was asked to report on this issue. He stated that the City of Providence asked for Rescue from City of East Providence in 2006, 627 calls and 2005, 694 calls. City of East Providence asked for Rescue from the City of Providence in 2006, 32 calls, and 2005, 37calls.
Mayor Ramos stated this was not right. My complaint is they are using ours to supplement theirs. He wanted Mr. Brown to look into this.
Mr. Brown stated this was unevenly distributed. I spoke with Pawtucket; every District is Status Quo in effect with East Providence and surrounding communities except Providence. We are reviewing the locations, times, and types of calls to determine a pattern. Then we can present their need for additional ambulances in their city. I’ll arrange a meeting with my counterparts to look into it.
Councilman Silva stated it’s not only the City of East Providence. It’s Pawtucket, Cranston and other surrounding communities. I believe that Providence is abusing the system and using creative ways to not acquire additional ambulances or closing a fire house.
Chief Klucznik stated Providence has 6 rescues, if 5 are out and we need 1, they send it. The Fire Department would like more equipment, but the City has to justify the purchase. Two years ago they had 3 rescues and today they have 6. At that time their calls went from 811 to 627.
Councilman Cusack stated this is an abusive relationship. Has anyone asked for a payment; we ask for their help we pay, they ask for our help they pay.
Mr. Brown stated before we pay to get abused, he’d like to go to counseling.
Councilwoman Perry asked for a unanimous consent to talk about the Rabies Clinic.
Council unanimously voted consent.
Councilwoman Perry stated March 18, 2007 at the Highway Garage there will be a Rabies Clinic. The license is $11.00 and the Rabies shot $10.00. Please be aware your dog should be on a leash and you must pick up after your dog. We also have some ordinances in the City. I see people in Rose Larisa Park and Sabin Point that are not picking up after their dogs. You will get a visit from the Animal Control Officer.
VI. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
(If given First Passage, can be referred to the next regular Council Meeting to be held March 20, 2007 for a public hearing and consideration of Final Passage).
1. The following is an ordinance regarding sewer use rate.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 17 OF THE
REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE,
RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “UTILITIES.”
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. Subsection (c) of Sec. 17-183 entitled “Charges to be based upon water consumption; rate” of Chapter 17 of the ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Utilities” is amended to read as follows:
(c) The water consumption portion of the sewer charge shall be at a rate of $3.05 4.00 per hundred cubic feet of water used based upon the actual quarterly or monthly meter reading of water consumption less an annual exemption of 3,500 cubic feet. Such exemption shall be prorated quarterly or monthly for users of city water who are billed on a quarterly or monthly basis.
SECTION II. This ordinance shall take effect November 1, 2006 and all ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. (Requested by Director of Finance)
On motion of Councilwoman Perry, seconded by Councilman DiTraglia, it is unanimously voted to dispense with the reading of the ordinance.
On motion of Councilwoman Perry, and seconded by Councilman DiTraglia, and on a roll- call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilwoman Perry, and seconded by Councilman Silva, it is unanimously voted to adjourn.
Mayor Ramos adjourns the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
Attest:
____________________________
Virginia B. Nunes
City Clerk
Approved: March 20, 2007