City Council, December 5, 1990.
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, December 5, 1990, at eight sixteen o’clock p.m. All the members are present and President Houle presides.
The reading of the records of November 21, 1990, is dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Kinder the *Consent Agenda is approved on a unanimous voice vote.
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
**TAKEN OF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Calista, seconded by Councilman Rabbitt, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Brian J. Sarault, to ask that he find out if the communities in the "Northern Rhode Island Committee To Study Regionalization" would be willing to include Pawtucket as a member. If so, Councilman Calista would like him to appoint a representative to said committee.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Rabbitt, seconded by Councilman Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Ronald Machtley, Representative in Congress; Claiborne Pell, United States Senate; Claudine Schneider, Representative in Congress; John Chafee, United States Senate and Roger Giraud, Director of Planning and Development, asking if they have been able to determine if any funds are available for sewer projects in the City of Pawtucket.
PRESIDENT HOULE, SUBMITS TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE RECORD, THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
AD-HOC COMMITTEE ON RADON TESTING
Chairman Kevin J. Rabbitt
John J. Barry, III
John Q. Calista, Jr.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Louis Simon, Acting Director of Public Works, requesting a more in depth response to his request of November 21, 1990, regarding what is being done to alleviate dumping on the sidewalks now that the large item pickup has been eliminated.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Doyle, seconded by Councilman Robert Lynch, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Fred E. Joslyn, Jr., City Solicitor, requesting the following information:
1. Please list each claim handled by the City Solicitor’s Office regarding any accidents involving City vehicle.
2. What is the total number of said claims.
3. What is the disposition of said claims.
4. How does the claim of Walter Grzyb differ from other claims involving City vehicles.
5. Councilman Robert Lynch would like a legal opinion on the liability of the City and of the individual workers of the City who have accidents while driving City vehicles on City time.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN KINDER.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Kinder introduces the following Communication.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Kinder, seconded by Councilman Calista, the following communication is Read and Ordered Filed:
Communication from Frederick R. Love, Chairman of Historic District Commission, to Richard J. Goldstein, Clerk of the Council. (Letter of November 26, 1990 regarding Ms. Arden’s statements)
The following Resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Calista, seconded by Councilman Rabbitt, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Roger F. Giraud, Director of Planning and Development, regarding Friendship Gardens. Councilman Calista would like to know why the City has not complied with D.E.M. requirements on Frendship Gardens.
Also, Councilman Calista would like him to respond on behalf of the Council to letters from Save the Park.
The following Resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Submitted by: John Q. Calista, Councilman-at-Large
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pawtucket Authorizing Tax Stabilization for Property Located on Main Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island for a Period of Ten Years when purchased by Hibbitt, Karlsson & Sorensen.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN ROBERT LYNCH.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Robert Lynch submits the following entitled resolution:
Upon Motion made by Councilman Robert Lynch, seconded by Councilmen Kinder and Rabbitt, the following Resolution is passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Doyle introduces the following Petition:
392 Petition from the Residents of the City of Pawtucket requesting a stop sign at the intersection of Perrin Avenue and Carter Avenue.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Doyle, seconded by Councilman Rabbitt, the following petition is Referred to the Planning Commission and Mike Burns, Traffic Department and the Clerk is instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance to be placed on the December 19, 1990, docket.
Petition from the Residents of the City of Pawtucket requesting a stop sign at the intersection of Perrin Avenue and Carter Avenue.
The following ordinance is read for the second time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
The following ordinance is read for the second time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
The following ordinance is read for the second time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Kinder, Robert Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - Councilmembers Doyle and William Lynch.
Ordinance Establishing a Pay Plan for the City of Pawtucket and Repealing Chapter 2162.
The following ordinance is read for the first time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - Councilman William Lynch.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS TAKEN UP:
Ordinance Governing the Purchase and/or Sale and/or Lease of Real Property. AS AMENDED
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN WILLIAM LYNCH.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman William Lynch requests that the Ordinance Governing the Purchase and/or Sale and/or Lease or Real Property BE AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
AMEND SECTION 2. The City Council shall not approve the purchase or sale or lease of any parcel or parcels of real property until such time as said Council has secured a valid and timely appraisal from a qualified, duly licensed real estate professional for each parcel of property being considered for purchase or sale or lease. Also, the City Council shall not approve the leasing of any parcel or parcels of real property until such time as said Council has received, reviewed and approved a lease agreement for each parcel.
Upon Motion made by Councilman William, seconded by Councilman Calista, the following amendment to the Ordinance Governing the Purchase and/or Sale and/or Lease or Real Property, is passed on a roll call, vote as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
AMEND SECTION 2. The City Council shall not approve the purchase or sale or lease of any parcel or parcels of real property until such time as said Council has secured a valid and timely appraisal from a qualified, duly licensed real estate professional for each parcel of property being considered for purchase or sale or lease. Also, the City Council shall not approve the leasing of any parcel or parcels of real property until such time as said Council has received, reviewed and approved a lease agreement for each parcel.
The following ordinance is read for the first time AS AMENDED, and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Ordinance Governing the Purchase and/or Sale and/or Lease or Real Property.
THE FOLLOWING LICENSES WERE LAID ON THE TABLE AND ARE AGAIN TAKEN UP AND ARE TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Arcadia Enterprises Inc d/b/a Galateo, 210 Dexter Street, LIC #1
Jan Companies d/b/a Burger King, 91 Cedar Street, LIC #91
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Jan Companies d/b/a Burger King, regarding Victualling House license at 91 Cedar Street, Pawtucket, which was Taken Under Advisement.
The Council is waiting for a new test to be conducted by an independent firm regarding the sufficiency of the ventilation and exhaust systems at the establishment, and a report to be presented to the Council.
Also required is a response to why the drive-up window on Cedar Street cannot be utilized instead of the drive-up window which is now being used. This window would cause less disturbances to the abutters of the establishment.
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) RENEWAL
American Polish Mutual Association, 927-929 Central Avenue, LIC #5
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT (RENEWAL)
C M Teens Inc d/b/a Images for license to conduct Adult Alcohol Free Dance Club, at 44 East Avenue, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings for year ending 12/31/91 LIC #770
Playwright Productions Inc., for license to conduct Yearly Theatrical Performances in Elks Auditorium, Exchange Street for year ending 12/31/91 LIC #771
INTELLIGENCE OFFICE (RENEWAL)
Daniel S. Smith Inc d/b/a Snelling & Snelling, at 255 East Avenue, LIC #17
PIN BALL & AMUSEMENT DEVICES (RENEWAL)
Elias Dernikos d/b/a City Line Pizza & Restaurant, 592-594 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC # 654
POOL TABLE (NEW)
Geo’s Bar Inc, 945-947 Mineral Spring Avenue, (1) Weekdays, LIC #31
Elias Dernikos d/b/a City Line Pizza & Restaurant, 592-594 Pawtucket Avenue, (1) Sundays & Weekdays LIC #30
PRIVATE DETECTIVE (NEW)
Kenneth R. Gendron, 545 Newport Avenue, LIC #135
SUNDAY SALES (SECOND CLASS) NEW
Al Drews Music, 135-13, Broad Street, LIC #178
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) RENEWALS
Friendly Ice Cream Corp, 45 Newport Avenue, LIC #76
Stephen F. Greenberg d/b/a S & B Canteen, 645 Narragansett Park Drive, LIC #229
J.A.S. Inc. d/b/a Gigi’s Restaurant, 97 Lonsdale Avenue, LIC #94
Laurel Acres Inc d/b/a Bobby’s Rollerway, at corner Mill and Garrity Streets, LIC #21
R.S. Campy’s Inc. d/b/a Pizza Palace, 863 Newport Avenue, LIC #26
R. Robert Salois d/b/a Salois Dairy Stores #9, 364 Benefit Street, LIC #217
T.S. Co. Inc. d/b/a Teddy’s Pizza Restaurant, 287 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC #178
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)
Joseph DeAngelis d/b/a Central Avenue Grill) transfer from Richard E. Hanley d/b/a Central Avenue Gill, 836-838 Central Avenue, LIC # 238
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
BINGO (NEW)
Citizens for Education Inc., to conduct Yearly Bingo Games at 92 East Avenue on Friday Evenings in year ending 8/31/91 from 6 PM - 11 PM LIC #772
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Central Falls Plate & Window - $808.06/534.31
Ocean State Physicians health Plan, Inc/Lynch & Greenfield - No amount specified.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Rabbitt, seconded by Councilman Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Roger F. Giraud, Director of Planning and Development, regarding the money appropriated and spent on Slater Park, and the question of private use of City land on the Industrial Highway.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Rabbitt, seconded by councilman Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Brain J. Sarault, asking him for an update on the appointments to the new City Parks Commission which was created by Resolution regarding the Master Plan for Slater Park.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Vieira, the following meeting is adjourned at nine fifteen o’clock p.m.