City Council, July 11, 1990.
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, July 11, 1990, at eight fifty eight o’clock p.m. All the members are present and President Houle presides.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC INPUT PERIOD FOLLOWED BY THE MEETING OF THE PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSES COMMISSIONERS.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT TEN SIX O’CLOCK PM.
The reading of the records of June 20, 25, 28, 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 CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN KINDER.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Kinder submits the following entitled communication:
Communication from Christine N. Tague, Finance Director, to Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Fiscal period from July 1, 1989, through May 31, 1990)
Upon Motion made by Councilman Kinder, seconded by Councilman Calista, the following communication is Read and Ordered Filed:
Communication from Christine N. Tague, Finance Director, to Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Fiscal period from July 1, 1989, through May 31, 1990)
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN KINDER.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Kinder asks that the bids submitted and opened for the audit of the financial records of the City of Pawtucket, including the Water Supply Board, the School Department, the Community Development Block Grant, and the Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1990, be referred to the Finance Director.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Kinder, seconded by Councilman Kinder, the following bid is referred to the Finance Director for evaluation and recommendation:
Parmelee Bacon & Associates $24,900
It is requested that the recommendation and report be back to the City Council in time for the July 25, 1990, meeting.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN WILLIAM LYNCH.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman William Lynch, seconded by Councilman Barry, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Christine N. Tague, Finance Director, requesting following information.
1. Regarding the solicitation for Audit Proposals, a copy of the letter of solicitation for the proposals; a list of those to whom you sent the letter; and how the request for proposals was advertised to the public.
2. Did the solicitation for proposals include a deadline for completing the audit next year.
3. When were the city’s books closed for the last two fiscal years.
It is further requested that the response will be in time for the July 25, 1990, council meeting.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN WILLIAM J. LYNCH.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman William J. Lynch, seconded by Councilmen Kinder and Barry, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Chief John Tomlinson, Pawtucket Police Department, requesting that he send a letter to the State Traffic Commission supporting delayed left turn signals at the traffic light at the corner of Newport Avenue and Cottage Street.
This matter will be taken up by the Traffic Commission at their next meeting on July 25, 1990.
If Mr. Gill is not in favor of a delayed left turn signal at this location, he is requested to state his reasons in writing to Councilman William Lynch before the July 25, 1990, council meeting.
Petition for Auto Repair Shop License and Second Hand Shop License of George A. Lemieux d/b/a G & M Auto Electric Service, 741 Broadway, Tax Assessor’s Plat #5, Lot #520 for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically alternators, starters, etc., and repairing of same on automobiles, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up. LIC# 56 & 8
Speaking in favor is George Lemieux, applicant, 741 Broadway, Pawtucket, RI.
Mr. Lemieux states that the business will be a small operation and he needs very little parking.
There are no speakers in opposition.
The hearing is closed.
Upon a Motion made by Councilman William Lynch, seconded by Councilmen Doyle and Calista, the following petition for Auto Repair Shop License and Second Hand Shop License of George A Lemieux d/b/a G & M Auto Electric Service, 741 Broadway, is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote. LIC#56 & 8
THE DETAILED TESTIMONY CAN BE FOUND IN THE VAULT IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE.
Upon a Motion made by Councilman Kinder, seconded by Councilman Calista, the following application for automobile repair shop license of Louis Verduchi d/b/a Woodlawn Sunoco, 75 Mineral Spring Avenue, is DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
1. Location is not within a lawfully authorized zoning district due to decisions of the R I Supreme Court, the Zoning Board of the City of Pawtucket and the Superior Court Consent Agreements.
2. Establishment has a long history of repairs on exterior of building in violation of an Ordinance Regulating Automobile Repair Shops.
3. Questionable applicant with regard to who actually runs the establishment.
4. The establishment will be, and is, in violation of State Court Decrees and numerous Municipal Laws.
5. The establishment has a negative and adverse affect on the sanitary conditions, health and public safety of the entire neighborhood.
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
Resolution Accepting the Care and Burial Lot of Manuel Chavier.
The following resolution is taken up:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Calista requests that the Resolution entitled "Resolution Approving the Proposed Slater Park Master Plan" be amended by adding to the first paragraph, as follows:
WHEREAS, The Pawtucket City Council recognizes the need to undertake the restoration of Slater Park and reemphasizes as a high priority the existence of a formal maintenance and security program in Slater Park.
Adding paragraph seven as follows:
WHEREAS, It is further decreed in this Act that any potential cost overruns which may be foreseen during the program year should be reported to the City Council as promptly as possible and no additional cost be incurred until first reported to the City Council for approval.
Adding to paragraph eight as follows:
WHEREAS, The Revised Overview of the March 21, 1990, meeting between City Officials and the public regarding the Master Plan is being incorporated into the Master Plan (attached), said attachment is expanded to include previously agreed upon steps to improve street lighting in Slater Park.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Calista, seconded by Councilman Rabbitt, the following amendments to the Resolution entitled "Resolution Approving the Proposed Slater Park Master Plan" are approved on a roll call vote as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
Adding to paragraph one, as follows:
WHEREAS, The Pawtucket City Council recognizes the need to undertake the restoration of Slater Park and reemphasizes as a high priority the existence of a formal maintenance and security program in Slater Park.
Adding paragraph seven as follows:
WHEREAS, It is further decreed in this Act that any potential cost overruns which may be foreseen during the program year should be reported to the City Council as promptly as possible and no additional cost be incurred until first reported to the City Council for approval.
Adding to paragraph eight as follows:
WHEREAS, The Revised Overview of the March 21, 1990, meeting between City Officials and the public regarding the Master Plan is being incorporated into the Master Plan (attached), said attachment is expanded to include previously agreed upon steps to improve street lighting in Slater Park.
The following resolution is read and passed AS AMENDED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
Resolution Approving the Proposed Slater Park Master Plan. AS AMENDED
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
Resolution Excluding Pawtucket Municipal Employees from the State Early Retirement Program.
The following Petition for Apportionment of Curbing Tax is granted on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Calista, Doyle, Kinder, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
PRIVATE DETECTIVE - John H Leclair, 95 Armistice Blvd RENEWAL LIC#110
PUBLIC LAUNDRY - (ALL RENEWALS)
Freedom Properties Inc d/b/a Montgomery Coin-Op Laundromat, 102 Montgomery Street LIC#289
Gregory O Houde d/b/a Central Ave Norge Village, 614 Central Ave LIC#298
Laundry Basket Inc., 727 East Ave LIC#303
VICTUALLING HOUSE (First Class) -
Wai C Chang d/b/a Shanghai Chinese Food, 50 Ann Mary St NEW LIC#251
The following application for license is taken up:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (First Class) -
Store 24 of Rhode Island Inc d/b/a Store 24, 478 Pawtucket Ave NEW LIC#232
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion to DENY the following license made by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Robert Lynch, is passed on a unanimous voice vote. Councilman William Lynch abstains from voting.
The application for First Class Victualling House License of Store 24 of Rhode Island Inc d/b/a Store 24, 478 Pawtucket Avenue, is DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
1. Not compatible with surrounding neighborhood.
2. Property owner’s record of lack of concern for area.
3. Maintenance of existing property not in conformance with neighborhood standards.
4. Potential nuisance to adjacent residential neighborhood.
5. No demonstrated need for public convenience or necessity.
6. Questionable land area.
7. Traffic volume increase more than area can accommodate.
8. Encroachment on residential area will lower property values.
9. Potential nuisance for nearby housing for elderly.
10. Detriment to existing property owners who purchased under existing conditions and not with knowledge of being inconvenienced by "convenience" store.
11. Area has sufficient Victualer establishments, granting more licenses will over-saturate the area.
12. Saturation of C-L development within short radius of location (Shaw’s Plaza recently opened; Blackstone Plaza recently opened, both about 1/10 mile from this location)
*THE FOLLOWING BONDS ARE APPROVED, SURETIES NAMED ARE ACCEPTED:
PRIVATE DETECTIVE -
Roger G Audette, surety - Aetna Life & Casualty Co.
Thomas J Feeley, surety - Western Surety Company.
Francis Rose, surety - Western Surety Company
Edmund St. Pierre, surety - The Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.
Stephen Trow, surety - Peerless Insurance Company.
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Edward Bertenshaw - $100,000.00
Donald Berthelette - $250.00
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Vieira, seconded by Councilman Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Fred E. Joslyn, Jr., City Solicitor, requesting that he investigate and pursue any and all legal action to stop the incinerator from being built which is proposed for Central Falls. Councilman Vieira believes that the incinerator is a health hazard to the people of Pawtucket.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Vieira, seconded by Councilman Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael Burns, Traffic Engineer, requesting that he conduct a traffic study to determine if lights or stop signs are appropriate at the corner of Power Road and Piave Street and also at the corner of Power Road and Francis Street.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Vieira, seconded by Councilman Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to James Higgins, Public Safety Director, requesting strict enforcement of all speeding and noise ordinances on Power Road. Councilman Vieira is especially concerned about noisy motorcycles on the road.
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 Michael Burns, Traffic Engineer, requesting that all streets going into Bishops Bend be marked with "No Thru Trucking" signs as soon as possible.
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 James Higgins, Public Safety Director, requesting strict enforcement of trucking violations in the Bishops Bend area.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Kinder, the meeting is adjourned at eleven fifty four o’clock p.m.