City Council, January 10, 1990.
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, January 10, 1990, at eight o’clock p.m. All the members are present except Councilman Rabbitt and President Houle presides.
The Council recesses immediately to conduct a Public Hearing on the following:
Tobacco Control Ordinance;
The Council reconvenes at nine forty eight o’clock p.m.
COUNCILMAN RABBITT ARRIVES AT 8:21 P.M.
The reading of the records of December 20, 1989, January 1, 1990 is dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN WILLIAM LYNCH.
With majority consent of the Council the following Motion made by Councilman William Lynch seconded by Councilman Calista, to TAKE UNDER ADVISEMENT the Tobacco Control Ordinance is DEFEATED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - Councilmen Barry, Doyle, William Lynch and Vieira.
Noes - President Houle, Councilmen Calista, Kinder, Robert Lynch and Rabbitt.
The following Ordinance is read for the first time and is DENIED on a roll call vote as follows:
Ayes - Councilman William Lynch.
Noes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Tobacco Control Ordinance.
COUNCILMAN WILLIAM LYNCH LEAVES THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 10:35 PM.
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:
613 P. Communication from Fred E. Joslyn, Jr., City Solicitor, to Richard J. Goldstein, Clerk of the Council. (Proposed [illegible] nce/Mechanical Amusement Games)
R. Communication from Peter Palombo, Jr., Executive Counsel to the Governor, to Richard J. Goldstein, Clerk of the Council. (Letters of December 19, 22, 1989)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Doyle, seconded by Councilman Calista, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Roger F. Giraud, Director of Planning and Development, asking him for the results on his request to Mr. Joseph Spicola for extension on the City purchase of State Surplus Land, Plat #1173 Parcel #165.
Also, Councilman Barry while nothing that there have been several properties in the same general area being disposed of by the State, would like to know if there is a single buyer who is trying to purchase all or several of these parcels which are not purchased by the City of Pawtucket.
Further, the Clerk is instructed to contact Joseph Spicola asking him that if the City should decide not to purchase surplus State land located on Plat #1173 Parcel #165 then it should be put up for Public Bid.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Doyle, seconded by Councilman Rabbitt, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Brian J. Sarault, submitting the following appointments to the Board of Appeals:
Donald E. Goulet, Alternate - Term expires first Monday in January 1993.
Christine L. McBurney - Term expires first Monday in January 1995 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
The following nominations submitted by His Honor, Mayor Brian J. Sarault, for confirmation, are confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
BOARD OF APPEALS
Donald E. Goulet, Alternate - Term expires first Monday in January 1993.
Christine L. McBurney - Term expires first Monday in January 1995.
The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor Brian J. Sarault, for confirmation, is confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
PURCHASING BOARD
Antonio M. Pedro, Term expires in January 1993.
The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor Brian J. Sarault, for confirmation, is confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, [illegible] calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
TRUSTEE OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Rev. Edward G. St. Goddard, Term expires in January 1995.
The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor Brian J. Sarault, for confirmation, is confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
PERSONNEL BOARD
Charles E. Kelley, Term expires in January 1995.
Bernadette Hackett - Term expires first Monday in January 1993.
Carol Wooten - Term expires first Monday in January 1993 IS READ AND ORDERED FILED.
The following nominations submitted by His Honor, Mayor Brian J. Sarault, for confirmation, are confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Bernadette Hackett - Term expires first Monday in January 1993.
Carol Wooten - Term expires first Monday in January 1993
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Brian J. Sarault, submitting the following appointments to the Water Supply Board:
Edward R. McCormick Jr. Reappointment - Term expires first Monday in January 1994 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
The following nominations submitted by His Honor, Mayor Brian J. Sarault, for confirmation, are confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
WATER SUPPLY BOARD
Albert P. Van Herpe (to fill unexpired term of Malcolm Goldenberg) - Term expires first Monday in January 1992.
Edward R. McCormick Jr. Reappointment - Term expires first Monday in January 1994.
Robert Castle (to fill unexpired term of Richard A. Fuller) - Term expires first Monday in March 1995 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor Brian J. Sarault, for confirmation, is confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
BOARD OF CANVASSERS
Robert Castle (to fill unexpired term of Richard A. Fuller) - Term expires first Monday in March 1995.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Brian J. Sarault, submitting the following appointments to the Planning Commission:
Gerald Quinn - reappointment - Term expires first Monday in January 1995 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor Brian J. Sarault, for confirmation, is confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
PLANNING COMMISSION
Edward T. Grimley (to fill unexpired term of Denis Markley) - Term expires first Monday in January 1992.
Gerald Quinn - reappointment - Term expires first Monday in January 1995.
George Simpson, Jr. - Term expires first Monday in January 1991.
Charles F. Thurley, Jr. - Term expires first Monday in January 1992.
Rev. Raymond C. Theroux - Term expires first Monday in January 1993.
Paul J. Fournier, Sr. - Term expires first Monday in January 1994.
Jack Neill - Term expires first Monday in January 1995 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
The following nominations submitted by His Honor, Mayor Brian J. Sarault, for confirmation, are confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
PUBLIC BUILDINGS AUTHORITY
George Simpson, Jr. - Term expires first Monday in January 1991.
Charles F. Thurley, Jr. - Term expires first Monday in January 1992.
Rev. Raymond C. Theroux - Term expires first Monday in January 1993.
Paul J. Fournier, Sr. - Term expires first Monday in January 1994.
Jack Neill - Term expires first Monday in January 1995.
Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of East Coast Auto Sales & Service Inc. (formerly Sterry Street Auto Sales Inc d/b/a East Coast Auto Sales, at 275 Mineral Spring Avenue Tax Assessor’s Plat #46 Lot #603, for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobiles, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up: LIC 108
Speaking in favor is Alfred Testa, 210 Lonsdale Avenue.
Mr. Testa states that he does not want auto body work done at this business.
There are no other speakers.
Public Hearing is closed.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Calista, seconded by Councilman Barry, the following petition is GRANTED WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATION on a unanimous voice vote:
*STIPULATION:
There shall be no Auto Body Work done on premises.
Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of East Coast Auto Sales & Service Inc. (formerly Sterry Street Auto Sales Inc d/b/a East Coast Auto Sales, at 275 Mineral Spring Avenue Tax Assessor’s Plat #46 Lot #603. LIC #108
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD DECEMBER 20, 1989, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Submitted by: J. Raymond Kinder - Councilman At Large.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN KINDER.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Kinder, seconded by Councilman Barry, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The City Council meeting is extended for 20 minutes this evening in order to comply with item number 26 under the resolution entitled: "RULES OF THE CITY COUNCIL."
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call, vote as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers, Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call, vote as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers, Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call, vote as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers, Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call, vote as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers, Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Submitted by: William D. Vieira, Sr., Councilman District Six.
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, 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, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND IS TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT AND REFERRED TO ORDINANCE COMMITTEE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Ordinance to Keep Pawtucket Beautiful.
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 - 0
Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 1097 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, Also Known as Chapter 31 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket Entitled "Zoning" (Section 31--72 Fees for appeals, special exceptions, and variances.)
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES ARE LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Ordinance to Promote and Improve Fiscal Responsibility within the Municipal Government of the City of Pawtucket.
Ordinance to Amend Chapter 1797 Entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Pawtucket Establishing the Licensing of Mechanical Amusement Devices and Repealing Chapter 1704 in its Entirety.
COUNCILMAN WILLIAM LYNCH RETURNS TO CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 11:06 P.M.
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: Councilman Robert J. Lynch, Councilman At Large.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN WILLIAM LYNCH.
With majority consent of the Council, a Motion was made by Councilman William J. Lynch, seconded by Councilman Calista, is passed on a voice vote: (Councilman Barry Votes "No"
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Brian J. Sarault, asking him to prepare now to purchase a Nativity Scene for next Christmas and to return it to its traditional site in Hodgson Park. It the Scene can’t be returned to this site, the mayor should inform the City Council as soon as possible, so that the negativity surrounding the scene which took place last year can be avoided.
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
BOWLING ALLEYS (RENEWAL)
Eugene J. Merola Inc d/b/a Chip’s Bowlarama, 615 Pawtucket Avenue, to keep 24 Bowling Alleys, Weekdays and Sundays, LIC #2
PIN BALL & AMUSEMENT DEVICES (NEW)
Cape Verdean American Lounge Inc., 17 Exchange Street, (1) LIC #638
Maugus Corporation d/b/a The Ground Round, 2 George Street, (10) LIC #639
POOL TABLE (NEW)
Cape Verdean American Lounge Inc., 17 Exchange Street (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC #1
Maugus Corporation d/b/a THe Ground Round, 2 George Street, (10) Weekdays & Sundays LIC #26
POOL TABLE (ALL RENEWALS)
342 East Avenue Inc d/b/a East Avenue Cafe, 344 East Avenue (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#2
The American Polish Mutual Association, 927--929 Central Ave (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#4
Bandilli Cafe Inc d/b/a State Line Cafe, 514 Benefit Street (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#5
Boulevard Billiard Club, 508 1/2 Armistice Blvd (10) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#7
C M Teens Inc d/b/a Images, 44 East Ave (2) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#8
Country Lounge Inc d/b/a Tommy’s Lounge, 99 India St (2) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#9
DVK Enterprises Inc d/b/a Boomer’s Sports Bar and Comedy Club, 327 Barton St (2) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#10
Richard F. Hanley d/b/a Central Avenue Grill, 836--838 Central Avenue (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC #11
Happy Hour Club, 404 Benefit St (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#12
Irish Social Club of R I, 89 Pawtucket Ave (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#13
Jan’s Place Inc, 58--60 Middle St (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#14
Judge Kelley’s Inc d/b/a Kelley’s Corner Pub, 584 Smithfield Avenue (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#15
Lafayette Social Club Inc, 71--73 Benefit St (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#16
Armindo J Marques d/b/a Boulevard Tap, 572 Armistice Blvd (1) Weekdays LIC#17
Rock’s Bar Inc, 684 Prospect St (1) Weekdays LIC#19
Royal Antedeluvian Order of Buffaloes, 532 Lonsdale Ave (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#20
S & L Inc d/b/a Cafe Ordway, 3 Ordway St (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#21
South End Saloon Inc d/b/a The Corner Pocket, 569 Broadway (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#23
PRIVATE DETECTIVE (NEW)
Thomas J. Feeley, 14 Cute Street, LIC #131
SUNDAY SALES (First Class) NEW
Lourenco DaSilva d/b/a DaSilva’s Convenience Store and Fish Market, 916 Main Street, LIC #195
VICTUALLING HOUSE (First Class)
R.S. Campy’s Inc d/b/a Pizza Palace, 863 Newport Avenue, LIC #26
RENEWAL
Lourenco DaSilva d/b/a DaSilva’s Convenience Store and Fish Market, 916 Main Street, LIC #232
NEW
Irini Demetriou & Stephen Demetriou d/b/a Irina’s Restaurant (transfer from Candice Simpson d/b/a Express Restaurant, 737 Broadway) LIC #231
Stavros Economou d/b/a Anthony’s House of Pizza, 749 East Avenue, LIC #66 RENEWAL
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Roger E. Airall - $550,000
Tracey Archambault - $676.39
Louis E. Azar - No amount specified
Gregorio DaLuz and Suzette DaLuz - No amount specified
Sadie Danho - $200,000.00
George W. Dawson - $130.00
Cristina Lopes - $40.00
Edward L. Peabody - $1,491.21
Steven K. Rouleau - $60.00
George Sirois - $30.00
Travelers Insurance Co. - $730.21
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN KINDER.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Kinder introduces the following Claim:
Claim of Charles W. Korkuc - see estimates.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Kinder, seconded by Councilman Barry, the following Claim is referred to the Committee on Claims and Pending Suits.
Claim of Charles W. Korkuc - see estimates.
PRESIDENT HOULE, ANNOUNCES THAT COUNCILMAN BARRY, HOULE AND KINDER ARE APPOINTED TO THE PAWTUCKET EDUCATIONAL ADVISORY TASK FORCE, TO FULFILL THE CITY COUNCIL PORTION OF THIS COMMITTEE.
PRESIDENT HOULE, IN COMPLIANCE WITH SEC. 2--105 ARTICLE II OF THE CHARTER, AND SEC. 2.8 OF ARTICLE II OF THE PAWTUCKET REVISED ORDINANCES OF 1966, SUBMITS TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE RECORDS, THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS FOR THE YEARS 1990--1991:
| ANIMAL CONTROL COMMITTEE Chairman John J. Barry, III William D. Vieira, Sr. J. Raymond Kinder | FIREWORKS COMMITTEE Chairman John Q. Calista William Lynch J. Raymond Kinder |
| CEMETERIES COMMITTEE Chairman John Q. Calista, Jr. William J. Lynch J. Raymond Kinder | LICENSES COMMITTEE Chairman John J. Barry, III Kevin J. Rabbitt Robert W. Lynch |
| CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE Chairman Kevin J. Rabbitt John Q. Calista, Jr. James E. Doyle | ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman William J. Lynch John J. Barry, III J. Raymond Kinder |
| CLAIM AND PENDING SUITS Chairman J. Raymond Kinder John J. Barry, III William D. Vieira, Sr. | PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Chairman Kevin J. Rabbitt Robert W. Lynch James E. Doyle |
| ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION Chairman Robert W. Lynch John J. Barry, III William D. Vieira, Sr. | RECREATION COMMITTEE Chairman Kevin J. Rabbitt James E. Doyle John Q. Calista, Jr. |
| FINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman James E. Doyle John J. Barry, III J. Raymond Kinder | SNOW REMOVAL COMMITTEE Chairman William J. Lynch J. Raymond Kinder John J. Barry, III |
AD-HOC COMMITTEES
| CAMPAIGN REFORM COMMITTEE Chairman John Q. Calista, Jr. Kevin J. Rabbitt William D. Vieira, Sr. | ENERGY COMMITTEE Chairman Kevin J. Rabbitt John Q. Calista, Jr. Robert W. Lynch |
| HOUSING COURT STUDY COMMITTEE Chairman William J. Lynch John Q. Calista, Jr. William D. Vieira, Sr. | |
Upon Motion made by Councilman Calista, seconded by Councilman Barry the meeting is adjourned at eleven twenty o’clock p.m.