CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE

RHODE ISLAND

JOURNAL OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

April 2, 2013

Council Chambers, City Hall, 145 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914

Executive Session to Follow Public Meeting, Room 101

7:30 P.M. Open Session

            1.  Coastal Resources Management Council Semi Monthly Meeting Tuesday, March 26, 2013 6PM Conference Room A, Administration Building, One Capitol Hill, Providence. 

            2.  Newport Town Council Resolution requesting amendment to the Open Meetings Law allowing for members of advisory municipal boards and working groups to participate in meetings via video conferencing under certain circumstances no more than twice a year. 

            3.  Foster Town Council Resolution opposing mandatory arbitration and contract continuation for teachers. 

            4.  Middletown Town Council Resolutions, in opposition to mandatory binding arbitration or continuation of contracts for teachers, municipal employees, police or fire. 

B. Council Journals

            1.  Regular Meeting March 5, 2013

            2.  Regular Meeting March 19, 2013

            A motion to approve the Consent Calendar is made by Assistant Mayor Rose, seconded by Councilwoman Rossi and on a roll call vote it is unanimous. 

                        C.  Plastic Pollution by Channing Jones, Program Associate

                        Environment Rhode Island

This item was deferred to the May 7th Council Meeting per the presenter's request due to an equipment breakdown in the Council Chambers.  

                        Garcia Enterprises DBA Secondhand Shop From Me To You, 497 Bullocks Point Avenue (02195), Carlos Garcia, 110 Rutherglen Street, Providence (02907)

A motion is made to deny the applications due to it being an incomplete application by Assistant Mayor Rose, seconded by Councilwoman Rossi and on a roll call vote it is unanimous. 

                        B. B-Limited Vict

                        Yama Fuji II, Inc. DBA Yama Fuji, 1080 Willett Avenue (02915), Ming Ling Yau, 94 Castle Rock Road (02886)

A motion to approve the license is made by Councilwoman Capobianco, seconded by Assistant Mayor Rose and on a roll call vote it is unanimous. 

                        TEW Inc. DBA Willet Avenue Laundromat 181 Willett Avenue (02915) to Bullocks Point Laundromat, (02915) to TWE Inc. DBA Bullocks Point Laundromat 257 Bullocks Point Avenue (02915)

                        Timothy Woodward, 202 New Meadow Road, Barrington (02806)

A motion to approve the license is made by Assistant Mayor Rose, seconded by Councilwoman Rossi and on a roll call vote it is unanimous. 

            B.  Vict/Not Over 25

                        Yama Fuji II, Inc. DBA Yama Fuji, 1080 Willett Avenue (02915), Ming Ling Yau, 94 Castle Rock Road (02886)

A motion to approve the license is made by Assistant Mayor Rose, seconded by Councilwoman Capobianco and on a roll call vote it is unanimous. 

            C.  Vict/Not Over 25 - Transfer

            Transfer from Martin F. Leyden DBA Sunshine Creamery to SB Winsors Creamery, LLC DBA Sunshine Creamery, 305 North Broadway (02916)

            Allan Winsor, 58 Pinehill Avenue, Johnston (02919)

A motion to approve the license is made by Assistant Mayor Rose, seconded by Councilwoman Rossi and on a roll call vote it is unanimous. 

                        D.  Holiday Sales - Transfer

            Transfer from Martin F. Leyden DBA Sunshine Creamery to SB Winsors Creamery, LLC DBA Sunshine Creamery, 305 North Broadway (02916)

            Allan Winsor, 58 Pinehill Avenue, Johnston (02919)

A motion to approve the license is made by Assistant Mayor Rose, seconded by Councilwoman Capobianco and on a roll call vote it is unanimous. 

                        E.  Vict/Not Over 25

                        Joan Monti DBA Sage Cafe, 181 Willett Avenue (02915), Joan Monti, 963 Caribou Way, The Villages, FL 32162

A motion to approve the license is made by Assistant Mayor Rose, seconded by Councilwoman Rossi and on a roll call vote it is unanimous. 

                        F.  Vict/Not over 25

                        Mark Etheridge DBA Trendy's Pizzeria, 2777 Pawtucket Avenue (02914), Mark Etheridge, 23 Shore Drive, Barrington (02860)

A motion to approve the license is made by Assistant Mayor Rose, seconded by Councilwoman Capobianco and on a roll call vote it is unanimous. 

            1. Award of RFP for Real Estate Broker Services

The City Manager explains the award of the RFP is split between two companies, however if all the properties were successfully sold the total commisson could exceed $100,000 and therefore the RFP is required to have Council approval.

Director Boyle is called to the podium.  There were no East Providence companies which bid.  Only four bids in total were received, Paramount, Scotti, MG Commercial and Keller Williams.

A representative from Keller Williams is present, Mike Alves, and Councilwoman Rossi asks if he can come to the podium, the Solicitor says yes he can. Mr. Alves explains that he has been working in the industry for 35 years.  He has owned property 3 times in the City and has lived in the city.  While he has worked for companies in East Providence in the past, he is now working with Keller Williams. He is familiar with the City and has been for 35 years.

An MG Commercial representative is not present. 

Director Boyle states that none of the companies were invited and that Keller Williams showed up on their own.   

Mayor Briden states he will need to recuse himself from this vote.  The Solicitor provides him with the necessary form and the Mayor vacates his seat to the Assistant Mayor for the purposes of this item.  

Assistant Mayor Rose asks Director Boyle if the rates were negotiated and Director Boyle states they were the rates actually submitted in the proposal as their official response.

Councilwoman Rossi notes if MG commercial and Keller Williams are the highest bidders of the 4 and what is the reasoning?

Director Boyle states Paramount asked for a $5,000 retainer.  MG Commercial has a stronger track record regarding commercial real estate and proposed better outreach capabilities. Keller Williams has a stronger understanding of the local real estate market.  Therefore both were a better fit for what the City's needs are. 

Councilwoman Rossi asked if they would be willing to be flexible with the rates. 

Director Boyle stated that she did discuss this with the City Manager that when the time came the City could discuss the percentage rate with those respondents. 

Councilwoman Rossi asked if that would be contingent upon them getting the contract. 

Director Boyle referred this to the City Manager.

City Manager Graczykowski stated that the City is at liberty to negotiate with the lowest bidder, price is just one of the factors, the City's interest is best served by having the most qualified company market these properties and this is a process the City follows with these RFP.

The City Manager states that the City's job is to make certain the City's best interests are served by the best choice. He provides the example of the rescue billing where the company they chose was more expensive but they were able to get the City the most in collections. The results have been outstanding. This is one of those situations where price is just one of the components.  When the successful bidder is awarded the contract the City will try to negotiate with them to get the best deal for the City. 

Assistant Mayor Rose states that the bottom line is that money received when these buildings are sold is money the tax payers have going to the tax rolls even 1% r  2% of $100,000 is a lot of money. 

Councilwoman Rossi states that if the Council approves the two that are the highest bidders are we going to see what they come up with before the contract is signed?

The City Manager states that is correct that he will bring this back the Council and see what they can negotiate for the final contract to see if there is any room in that fee.  The alternative is not to award it and just throw the bid out.  The companies that bid obviously decided this was the best price they could offer.  Adding the City will try to negotiate a better contract to save on the fees even though price is not the sole factor.

Councilwoman Rossi stated that she would be more inclined to vote for this favorably if she knew the City would get closer to the other prices.  She adds that she hears continually that it's a tight market and for the Council to go ahead and award the two highest bidders being this is our first one out of the box without the Budget Commission just doesn't seem right. 

Councilwoman Rossi asked if they can vote on this tentatively with the intent to renegotiate the prices? 

The City Manager states they can definitely bring this back to the next meeting to see what they can do in the interim adding he can't promise they will be lower.   

The Keller Williams representative comes back to podium, Mike Alves, he states he is the Commercial Director for Kelly Williams, he states that he brought Coldwell Banker into RI and then he owned his own firm and now he doing the same for Keller Williams that he did for Coldwell Banker.  He added they are very experienced and they did try to get the whole bid, not just the half.  He stated that no other companies are present tonight and if Council awards them the whole bid they will bring down their offer to 5%.  They certainly understand the limitations of communities right now. He closes by stating they are members of Association of Realtors and on the RI Commercial Developers Board adding they are ethical and regarding the situation would have to go to with what the community needs.

Councilwoman Rossi asks Director Boyle what the reason for co-brokers was.  Director Boyle stated for the more challenging commercial sites MG would be better suited.  The other bidders including MG were not instructed to be present. 

Assistant Mayor Rose makes a motion to approve Keller Williams at the rate of 5%, however since the Mayor has recused, the Solicitor states that the Assistant Mayor is sitting in the seat of the Mayor and therefore he cannot make the motion, the Assistant Mayor asks if anyone else would like to make this motion, Councilman Cunha makes the motion,

Councilwoman Rossi asks if they are able to do this and are not overstepping, the City Manager states the Council can award the bid as they see fit, the City merely provides the recommendation based on the review of the bids, Councilwoman Rossi states that Keller Williams was one of the companies the City was going to approve anyway and she asks the Keller Williams representative if they are capable of handling the whole thing and they respond yes they are,

Councilwoman Rossi seconds the motion and it is unanimous, 4-0 with Mayor Briden recusing. 

            2. Amendment to existing easement for the construction of the Omega Pond fish ladder

Director Boyle was called the podium.  This item is associated with construction of fish ladders already there, one at Hunts Mills and the other at Turner Dam. This approval would be for staging and construction. Engineering discovered a gas line and there is some contaminated sediment which needs to be removed.  They will place the sediment on the Geonova site.  It's a very muddy condition and they have to follow strict controls regarding RIDEM regulations.  There is no cost and this is 100% funded by Federal Funds through the Army Corp Engineering.

A motion to approve is made by Councilwoman Rossi, seconded by Assistant Mayo Rose and on a roll call vote it is unanimous. 

            3. Google Money Update  

The City Manager reported the money arrived. It was finally was deposited on March 26th. The $42.9 million will be invested in three different stages for market reasons using an investment strategy.  The City is currently waiting for RFPs for additional options to come back in so that decisions can be made by the Pension Board.

Councilwoman Rossi thanked Director Moore for fixing a snafu when the funds arrived.

            4. Federal Disaster Declaration for Storm NEMO

A designation of Federal Disaster was called for re: Storm Nemo. Since East Providence is in Providence County the City is eligible for reimbursements of 74% of snow removal and damage caused by the storm.  The City will be working on this completed application and it will take several months. This is very good news for the City and the Council will be updated.

Assistant Mayor Rose asks if any plows and equipment damaged can be paid for.

The City Manager stated whatever damage occurred and overtime operations costs or removal costs but not something which didn't apply to that.

Assistant Mayor Rose asked about curb damage reimbursement.

The City Manager stated yes these can be submitted.

            5. Municipal Road and Bridge Maintenance Revolving Fund

There is new legislation to create the Municipal Road and Bridge Maintenance Revolving Fund. This is significant and can be used for a subsidized rate using this revolving fund similar to Clean Water which saves $1.5 million in debt service over the life of the loan. This legislation has the support from cities and towns in RI.

Councilwoman Rossi asked what can the City afford to pay back.

The City Manager stated this packet will be brought back to Council.

            6. Departmental Activity Update

The City Manager provided a written update in the Council's packet from the City Departments.

            7. Budget Commission Activity Update

The City Manager announced that no further meetings have been scheduled at this point and control has been given back to the elected officials and administration under City Charter and City Ordinances there is not yet a determined course of action regarding the AFO position. This is still being worked out and the Commission has not been abolished it's still here it just has no new meetings scheduled.

-Council 94 approved their contract

-  TANS were approved the authority was not previously delegated to Council

- the second reading of the amendment to the Rainy Day Fund which is that it is not to be used for operating expenses when there is surplus but rather put in the budget reserve fund this will fuel the fund much quicker and once at a certain level it can be used for capital expenses

- reviewed all expenditures

- filled 2 HR manager positions

- emergency hire of early childhood coordinator

- received the Council minutes and its own minutes

- changing Michael O'Keefe and replacing with Department Revenue's Christy Healey

            8.  Johnson Controls Project

             In the Council packet there is information regarding where the project is right now. It was signed by the School Department in 2010 and most work was done by fall 2012. The energy savings pay for the initial installation of equipment.  The company is available to provide a presentation in May to Council.

The Council acknowledged they would like to see the presentation.

                        B.Reports of Other City Officials

1. Claims Committee Report (by City Solicitor Timothy Chapman)

                            There was no Claims Committee Report as no claims were heard at this meeting.     

                        C.   Council Members

                                    1.  Welcoming Business to the City (by Councilwoman Capobianco)

Councilwoman Capobianco recognized new businesses:

Navigant Credit Union

Two Pauls Restaurant

Yesterday News Resale and Antiques

East Bay Food and Express Gas

Sage Cafe

Weichart Realtors

Councilwoman called Phil Tirrel owner of Weichart Realty to podium to provide a brief description regarding the business.

                                    2.  Riverside Renaissance Committee (by Councilwoman Capobianco)

Councilwoman Capobianco stated there is a new committee formed in Riverside and called Ted and Kathy Sheridan to the podium to explain. 

They stated their first meeting was an informal gathering where concerned residents and property owners in the Riverside Square area, who were noticing the fencing going up around Vamco, could meet and discuss.  They had gotten in touch with Councilwoman Rossi and Capobianco and planned a meeting in their home a couple of Sundays ago.  David Bachrach from the City's Planning Department and Gene Saveory the Chair of the Zoning Board were present as well as Representative Greg Amore.   They were all very concerned regarding the community in that section of Riverside.  David was very informative regarding the plans and vision and it was comforting to find out they have a voice in the process.  The Carousel, Larisa Park and Sabins Point are good for the community they draw in business and now they have a committee and will be meeting regularly to discuss the neighborhood plans.                                      

                                    3.  Relay for Life (by Councilwoman Capobianco)

Councilwoman Capobianco announced the American Cancer Society Relay For Life National Event, the East Providence portion is Saturday, June 1st at noon at Pierce Field. There are currently 13 teams and it's a family friendly event, please take the time to support the relay fundraisers.

Councilwoman Rossi announced also that the community flamingo fundraiser was happening again this year through the EPPC proceeds to benefit the EPHS Parent Teacher Student association.

Also, on Friday at 5pm there is a pasta night at Riverside Middle School to benefit the Waddington Family Fun Night tickets are $7 in advance $10 at the door.

Lastly, Groundworks Providence and the EP Parks Department will be hosting a survey for high school students who show an interest in the Groundworks Program.

                                    4.  Implementing Procedures and continuous YTD Budgetary Reporting and Certification Requirement (by Mayor Briden)

Mayor Briden stated that since the EPBC is not meeting on a regular basis if the City Manager could devise a plan or procedure to meet on a monthly basis or more with the Finance Department to supervise and to devise a periodic review really similar to what was in place under the EPBC and to adhere as much as possible to the multiyear plan, and  inform the Department  of Revenue about the meetings it would be in the best interest of the City to take that step.

                                    5.  Kent Heights Park Clean-up (by Assistant Mayor Rose)

This Saturday, April 6th the backdrop for the little league field is being painted, the paint is donated and volunteers are needed starting at 8am Saturday morning.  Also being donated is the sand clay mix so the field doesn't pond.

                                    6.  Police Cadets (by Assistant Mayor Rose)

Assistant Mayor Rose stated that he spoke with the City Manager regarding the cadets who are very involved in the community such as parades, feasts and directing traffic.  They are a group of young people interested in police work.  They need a little bit of money for uniforms and equipment and can the Google money be used.  The amount shouldn't exceed $3000.

The City Manager stated yes this is potentially an acceptable expense allowed by rules now that the big done can look at this

                                    7.  City Street Lights (by Assistant Mayor Rose)

Assistant Mayor Rose stated the program where the City has been turning off every other light needs to be looked at.  He added that he understands it's new but the City can't save money if lights stay on during the day.   He has pictures of lights running during the day while others are shut off in front of homes.  This is a safety issue and needs to be looked at.  

                                    8.   EP LED Update (by Councilman Cunha)

                                    Erik Denault was present to provide an update.  At this point they don't have solid numbers today but at the next meeting he will and should have some specs to show cost savings.  He did take a look at the streetlights but they are owned by National Grid.  He is looking at Ann Arbor to see how they were able to get around their contracts.  The facility manager has been very accommodating and it looks like Pierce Field is available for retro fits on the lights.  These retro fits can use the existing housing and savings per light goes from 32 watts to a 9 watt LED so it's a third of the cost and won't cost the city anything out of pocket.

                        D.  Introduction of Ordinances

                                    1. An ordinance pertaining to sponsor signs for the "Adopt an Island" Program.

            AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 13 OF THE  REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “PUBLIC PLACES”

SECTION I.  Sec. 13-1 entitled “Where signboards, structures prohibited” of Article I entitled “In General” of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Public Places” is amended to read as follows:

Sec. 13-1.  No structure or signboard shall be constructed or used for outdoor advertising and no outdoor advertising shall be displayed or authorized in or on any property owned or controlled by the city and used for public purposes except for those structures or signboards authorized under the Adopt-an-Island Program.

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:  Assistant Mayor Rose

A motion to approve the ordinance for final passage is made by Assistant Mayor Rose, seconded by Councilwoman Capobianco and on a roll call vote it is unanimous. 

                        2.  An ordinance amending firework sales under tents. 

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS”

SECTION I.  Article II entitled “Miscellaneous Business and Occupational Licenses and Permits” of Chapter 8 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Licenses and Business Regulations” is amended by deleting therefrom the following:

            Sec. 8-40.  Fireworks.

A.  No person who has a license as a stationary or itinerant solicitor pursuant to Article VII and Article VIII of this chapter shall sell, carry or store fireworks outdoors or inside a temporary structure in the City of East Providence. Those certain fireworks and devices that are exempt from the definitions of display fireworks and aerial consumer fireworks and are permitted to be sold and stored in the State of Rhode Island pursuant to Chapter 11-13 of the General Laws of Rhode Island may be sold or stored by a person who has a license as a stationary or itinerant solicitor pursuant to Article VII and VIII of this chapter, but only inside a permanent structure approved by the Zoning Official and the Fire Marshal and in a manner approved by the Zoning Official and the Fire Marshal.

B.  No person who has a permit for door-to-door solicitation pursuant to Article VII of this chapter shall sell fireworks in the City of East Providence.

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:  Assistant Mayor Rose

Assistant Mayor Rose stated that he brought this item up originally after Police and Fire had expressed issues with vendors. Since then Police and Fire have stated they will work with the vendors and will be handling things in a stricter manner and will keep a close watch and handle problems when they occur so that  this practice can continue to  benefit the businesses who rent out the space to the vendors. 

A motion to approve the ordinance for final passage is made by Assistant Mayor Rose, seconded by Councilwoman Capobianco and on a roll call vote it is unanimous. 

                        E.  Resolutions

                                    1.  A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 2013–S0038 AND HOUSE BILL 2013–H5015 SUBSTITUTE A RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS – PERSONS ELIGIBLE TO MARRY

WHEREAS, the State of Rhode Island, founded as a beacon of religious tolerance and freedom, has long stood for fair and equal treatment and protection under the law for every citizen; and

WHEREAS, we believe that a just and democratic society guarantees to all its citizens certain civil rights set out in the United States Constitution, and civil marriage is one of these fundamental rights; and

WHEREAS, each and every adult in Rhode Island, regardless of socio-economic status, race, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation deserves the opportunity to attain the legal protections, rights and responsibilities gained through civil marriage; and

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of East Providence supports the passage of Marriage Equality legislation (H5015 and S0038).

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council of the City of East Providence hereby requests that the City Clerk send a copy of this Resolution to the Governor of the State of Rhode Island, the Lieutenant Governor of the State of Rhode Island, the President of the Rhode Island Senate, the Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives and the Senators and Representatives from the City of East Providence.

Requested by:  Councilwoman Rossi

A motion to approve the resolution is made by Councilwoman Rossi, seconded by Assistant Mayor Rose and on a roll call vote it is unanimous. 

                        2.  RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE FIREWORKS COMMITTEE

WHEREAS, the City of East Providence celebrates the Independence of the United States at Pierce Field; and

WHEREAS, the City of East Providence proudly boasts a fireworks display that is not funded by the citizenry of the City of East Providence; and

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of East Providence is desirous of inviting individuals and businesses to assist in soliciting funds to support the annual illumination display.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of East Providence hereby establishes the East Providence Fireworks Committee consisting of five (5) members.  Each member of the City Council shall appoint one qualified elector of the City of East Providence to the Committee to serve a term of office concurrent with that of the City Council.  The Director of Planning, the Assistant Superintendent of Parks and the Director of Recreation or their designees shall be ex-officio, non-voting members of the Committee.  The Committee will advise and assist in securing funds for the fireworks in July at Pierce Field.  The Committee will establish such rules, regulations and procedures as it may deem necessary to fulfill its mission and to report to the City Council the status of its activities at such times as the City Council and Committee may deem necessary and expedient.

Requested by:  Councilwoman Rossi

A motion to approve the resolution is made by Councilwoman Rossi, seconded by Councilwoman Capobianco and on a roll call vote it is unanimous. 

                        3.  RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE SOCCER ADVISORY COMMITTEE

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of East Providence is desirous of providing adequate fields for its citizens to enjoy the sport of soccer; and

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of East Providence is desirous of locating, creating and maintaining soccer fields to provide for the utmost use by the citizens of the City of East Providence; and

WHEREAS, the City of East Providence has many active, spirited and conscientious citizens who are willing and able to make East Providence a great place to live; and

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of East Providence is athirst in summoning such citizens to assist in establishing the finest soccer fields in the area.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of East Providence hereby establishes the Soccer Advisory Committee consisting of five (5) members.  The members shall be chosen from City of East Providence based soccer organizations and shall be appointed by each City Council member to advise and assist in the designation, use and allocation of soccer fields throughout the City of East Providence and to advise and assist in locating, designating and assisting to secure funds for future soccer fields.  The Director of Planning, the Assistant Superintendent of Parks and the Director of Recreation or their designees shall be ex-officio, non-voting members of the Committee.  The Committee will establish such rules, regulations and procedures as it may deem necessary to fulfill its mission and to report to the City Council the status of its activities at such times as the City Council and Committee may deem necessary and expedient.

Requested by:  Councilwoman Rossi

A motion to approve the resolution is made by Councilwoman Rossi, seconded by Councilwoman Capobianco and on a roll call vote it is unanimous. 

                        F. Communications

                                     1.  Izilda Teves, 345 Sutton Avenue (02914) requesting to address the Council regarding the Orlo Avenue Playground Committee ribbon cutting being held on May 15, 2013. 

Ms. Teves stated that on May 18, 2012 Senator DaPonte and Representative Melo came to a pasta dinner to held to raise money for the project and were able to provide the grant money.  The ribbon cutting ceremony is being held on May 15th at 1:30pm.  Thank you to Senator DaPonte, Representative Melo and all those who helped at the State House, Tony Ferreira, Freddie Rybka, Director Coutu and staff and Finance Director Moore.  On June 15th at 1pm there will be a playground cookout. 

Councilwoman Rossi thanked Izilda Teves for all her hard work. 

                                    2.  Freddie Rybka, 9 Cozzens Avenue (02915) requesting to address the Council regarding road conditions. 

Mr. Rybka asked when the work will be completed at the end of Warren Avenue?

The City Manager called Director Coutu to the podium and he stated that he would check with the State regarding an update and would provide this at the next meeting. 

                                    3.  Anthony Ferreira, 44 Brightridge Avenue (02914) requesting to address the Council regarding updates. 

                        Mr. Ferreira handed out a partial report regarding issues at the EPHS and defects with the pool and that some of these go back many years.  With no money to fix these problems he wanted to pass these pictures out to put everyone notice.  He added that Ed Catelli will be able to provide some numbers on costs soon but there is no money to hire someone to tell us how much we are saving via Johnson Controls.