I.       CALL TO ORDER

II.     INVOCATION

III.    SALUTE TO THE FLAG

1.   Motion To:         To return from Executive Session and keep the minutes of Executive Session Closed

IV.     TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR

All items under CONSENT CALENDAR are considered to be of a routine and noncontroversial nature by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council member so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the CONSENT CALENDAR and will be considered in its normal sequence on the docket.

A. Letters

B.  Cancellation/Abatement

C.  Alcoholic Beverage License Class F

D. Alcoholic Beverage License Class F-1

E.  Council Journals

Regular Council Meeting September 14, 2010

V.      APPOINTMENTS

All Council appointments will appear on docket under the heading Appointments, listing the committee the appointment is being made to, the name and address of the candidate, and the Council member nominating the candidate.

1.   Motion To:         A.       Crossing Guard/Traffic Control (by Councilwoman Valerie Perry)

COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

James LaForge, 25 Beacon Park Drive (02915)

2.   Motion To:         Soccer Task Force

COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

1. Karen Doucette 44 Peck Avenue (02915) by Councilman DiTraglia

2. Steven Souza 11 Hazelwood Avenue (02914) by Councilman DiTraglia

3. Paul Moura 31 Windmill Lane (02916) by Mayor Larisa

4. Councilman Bob Cusack - to serve as Chair by Mayor Larisa

3.   Motion To:         Harbor Management Commission (by Councilman DiTraglia)

COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

Michael D. Popolillo, 15 Tanglewood Dr. (02915) - Assistant Harbormaster

VI.     LICENSES (Requiring Public Hearing and Not Requiring Public Hearing)

1.   Motion To:         Motion to approve Vict/Not Over 25

COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

4.  Public Hearing - Ordinances Final Passage

VII.   NEW BUSINESS

A. CITY MANAGERS REPORT

1.   Budget Presentation to Council

The report was accepted for the record, proposed budget books were delivered to Council members. 

2.   Motion To:         Motion to schedule a Public Hearing for the Proposed Budget for the next Council meeting on October 5, 2010.

B.  REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS

1.   Motion To:         Motion to approve Claims Committee Report.

COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

Pursuant to R.I.G.L. 42-46-5(a)(2), a motion is made by Councilman DiTraglia and seconded by Councilman Cusack to convene in closed session for the purposes of discussing claims & litigation.  Upon a roll call vote:  Mayor Larisa - Aye, Councilman Coogan - Aye, Councilman Cusack - Aye, Councilman DiTraglia - Aye, Councilwoman Perry - Aye, the motion is approved 5-0. 

          EAST PROVIDENCE CLAIMS COMMITTEE

          CLAIMS & LITIGATION REPORT

          SEPTEMBER 21, 2010; ROOM 101; 7:00 P.M.

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          NEW CLAIMS

CHICO CHILD  $450.00

RM No. 10-052, Claim No. 10-040

Claim for reimbursement of expenses incurred for property damage to vehicle that struck a pothole on Roger Williams Avenue.  See recommendation of the Director of Public Works.

Motion:  Deny the claim.

ASHER HILTON         $2323.73

RM No. 10-049, Claim No. 10-038

Claim for property damage to claimant’s parked vehicle sustained by a tree branch that had fallen across the roadway.  See recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent of Parks.

Motion:  Deny the claim.

LINDA RUSCITO        $Unspecified

RM No. 10-051, Claim No. 10-039

Claim for personal injuries sustained as a result of a slip and fall on the sidewalk area between 110 & 114 Summit Street.  Recommend referral to the insurance carrier.

Motion:  Refer the claim to the insurance carrier.

PENDING CLAIMS

BARRY W. SPADEA    $279.00

RM No. 10-040, Claim No. 10-036

Claim for reimbursement of expenses incurred as a result of a sewer block.  The Claims Committee voted at its meeting held on August 17, 2010 to defer the claim and seek confirmation from the Director of Public Works as to ownership of the tree.

Motion:  Approve the claim in the amount of $279.00.

LITIGATION

MICHAEL J. DAMIANI VS. CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE

C.A. NO. 08-4055

Settlement Agreement

Motion:  Refer the matter to the Law Department for further action.

C.  COUNCIL MEMBERS

1.   EP Budget Update (By Mayor Larisa)

Mayor Larisa gave an update on the state of City regarding the State revenue cuts and the status of negotiations with the Fire Union.

2.   Weeds on Traffic Islands and City Rights of Way.  (By Councilman Cusack)

Councilman Cusack asked the City to please intervene and cut the weeds in on the traffic islands in the Rumford part of the City because the State is not doing its job to the point where there are small trees in the middle of the islands.

D. RESOLUTIONS

All resolutions will appear on docket with the name of the resolution's sponsor.

1.   Motion To:         Motion to dispense with the reading of the Ordinance.

E.  COMMUNICATIONS

Any person who submits a communication to the Council and wishes to speak on it must indicate this in writing by completing a "Docket Request Form"

1.   Motion To:         Vote to approve block party, Holly Ferreira, 56 Washington Avenue (02915) requesting to address the Council regarding a Block Party to be held on October 31, 2010 in honor of a neighbor returning home from Iraq.

COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

VIII.  ADJOURNMENT

1.   Councilman DiTraglia requests unanimous consent and it is granted.

To ask about the information received in the Friday packet for health care assistance cards for residents and if that information could be made available to residents. 

2.   Councilman DiTraglia requests unanimous consent and it is granted.

Recognizing the work the Director of Public Works and the Public Works Department has done to complete reports and investigations concerning the flooding in the area of Cedarwood Drive and to let residents know they are looking at the possible solutions and the cost of those solutions. 

3.   Motion To:         Motion to Adjourn at 9:06pm

Approved By Council:  October 5, 2010

Attest:  _______________

                  City Clerk