City Council, April 24, 1991.
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, April 24, 1991, at eight twenty-nine o’clock p.m. All the members are present and President Houle presides.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONDUCT A PRE-COUNCIL ON THE FOLLOWING:
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT NINE SIX O’CLOCK P.M.
The reading of the records of April 10, 1991, 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 OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Vieira, seconded by Councilmen Barry and Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Louis S. Simon, Acting Director of Public Works, requesting that he place an ad in the paper to publicize information on the Rules and Regulations for using the transfer station in the City and especially on the fact that City residents can dispose of tires there.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Calista, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Louis S. Simon, Acting Director of Public Works, requesting that he set up a street sweeping on Garden Street, from Route 95 to McAloon Street, and that he place signs 48 hours in advance notifying residents that the sweep is upcoming. Further he is requested to place 48 hour signs on Japonica Street and Park Street prior to any sweeps there.
The Clerk is further instructed to request John W. Tomlinson, Chief of Police, to take the necessary steps to insure that the "No Parking" ban is enforced.
Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP of Jose P. Xavier d/b/a Joe’s Auto Care, 514-B Broadway, (previously located at 72-74 Exchange Street) Tax Assessor’s Plat 7, Lot 424, to keep a shop for repairing automobiles, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up: LIC#122
Speaking in favor is Jose P. Xavier, 57 Cleveland Street, Central Falls, RI.
Mr. Xavier states that he ran the shop for five years.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is closed.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Doyle, the following petition is LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP of Jose P. Xavier d/b/a Joe’s Auto Care, 514-B Broadway, (previously located at 72-74 Exchange Street) Tax Assessor’s Plat 7, Lot 424, to keep a shop for repairing automobiles. LIC #122
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN WILLIAM LYNCH.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman William Lynch, introduces the following entitled petition:
Upon Motion made by Councilman William Lynch, seconded by Councilman Calista, the following petition is Read and Ordered Filed and Referred to Department of Public Works.
Petition from residents of Charpentier Avenue requesting that Charpentier Avenue be made a one-way street - to flow from Cottage Street to Newport Avenue.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Calista introduces the following entitled communication:
Upon Motion made by Councilman Calista, seconded by Councilman Rabbitt, the following communication is Read and Ordered Filed:
Communication from Representative Thomas E. Hodge, District 81, and Representative Peter F. Kilmartin, District 80, to Richard J. Goldstein, Clerk of the Council. (Removal of the NO U-TURN signs along Armistice Boulevard)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Calista, seconded by Councilman Vieira, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a memo to the Recreation Committee, requesting that they look into the matter of naming an appropriate facility after Les Pawson, a three time winner of the Boston Marathon.
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 Al Hallquist, Supervisor of Environmental Control, and Harvey Sneider, to attend a pre-council meeting on Wednesday, May 8, 1991.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the condition of the property owned by Mr. Sneider at 700-710 Main Street, and also at 39 Gooding Street. However, if this property has been sufficiently cleaned, their appearance before the City Council will not be necessary.
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
COUNCILMAN DOYLE LEAVES AT 9:43 PM.
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
COUNCILMAN DOYLE RETURNS AT 9:46 PM.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN WILLIAM LYNCH.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman William Lynch, introduces the following entitled resolution:
Upon Motion made by Councilman William Lynch, seconded by Councilman Kinder, 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 FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND A PUBLIC HEARING IS SCHEDULED TO BE HELD MAY 22, 1991:
Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application for Funds Under the Community Development Block Grant Program.
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 Roger F. Giraud, Director of Planning and Development, requesting that he send to each member of the City Council a copy of the CDBG proposal for which a Public Hearing is being scheduled for May 22, 1991, as far in advance of the hearing as possible.
The following resolution is read and passed AS AMENDED by removing the names listed in items #1, 2, 3, from the resolution, 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 William J. Lynch
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Doyle submits the bids received at the bid opening held at Fleet National Bank, on April 24, 1991 as follows:
BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES - $955,000
Roosevelt & Cross, Inc.
$455,000 @ 5.13%
$500,000 @ 5.23%
Bank of Boston
$955,000 @ 5.27%
Fleet Norstar Securities, Inc.
$955,000 @ 5.41%
Shawmut Bank, NA
$955,000 @ 5.52%
State Street Bank
$955,000 @ 6.00%
BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES - $4,595,000
State Street Bank
$4,595,000 @ 6.50%
Fleet Norstar Securities, Inc.
$4,595,000 @ 6.60%
BONDS NOTES - $7,725,000
Roosevelt & Cross, Inc. Associates
TIC - 6.6075 PREMIUM - 516.00
Fleet Norstar Securities, Inc.
TIC - 6.6040 PREMIUM - 2,184.80
Kemper Securities
TIC - 6.8300 PREMIUM - 337.35
Prudential Securities
TIC - 6.6548 PREMIUM - 1,504.50
With majority consent of the Council, the following communication submitted by Councilman Doyle, seconded by Councilman Kinder, is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES - $4,595,000
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| AMOUNT | RATE | PREMIUM |
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| State Street Bank | $4,595,000 | 6.5% | $0.00 |
BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES - $955,000
| Roosevelt & Cross, Inc, & Associates | $455,00 | 5.13% | $16.00 |
| 500,000 | 5.23 | 16.00 |
BOND NOTES - $7,725,000
| Fleet Norstar |
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| Securities, Inc. | 7,725,000 | 6.6040% |
| $2,184.80 |
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Upon Motion made by Councilman Doyle, seconded by Councilman Kinder, the following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, William Lynch, Robert Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
"Resolution Awarding Series A General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, Series B General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, and General Obligation Bonds, to the following:
BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES - $4,595,000
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| AMOUNT | RATE | PREMIUM |
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| State Street Bank | $4,595,000 | 6.5% | $0.00 |
BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES - $955,000
| Roosevelt & Cross, Inc, & Associates | $455,000 | 5.13% | $16.00 |
| 500,000 | 5.23 | 16.00 |
BOND NOTES - $7,725,000
| Fleet Norstar Securities, Inc. | 7,725,000 | 6.6040% | $2,184.80 |
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, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
ABSTAIN - Councilman Doyle.
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 CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN DOYLE.
with majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Doyle, seconded by Councilman Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Martin E. Joyce, Jr., Director of Personnel, requesting for details of the separation agreements with Lucille Force and Christine Tague. Specifically, the amount of money, if any, which was paid to these two, and the justification for any such payments.
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, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 2173 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket Entitled "An Ordinance Establishing a Pay Plan for the City of Pawtucket" (Circulation Supervisor)
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS STRICKEN FROM THE DOCKET AND REFERRED TO AN AD HOC COMMITTEE TO STUDY ZONING COMPLIANCE, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Ordinance to Retain Suitable and Affordable Housing for the Residents of the City of Pawtucket.
PRESIDENT HOULE, SUBMITS TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE RECORD, THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
AD-HOC COMMITTEE TO STUDY ZONING COMPLIANCE
Chairman John J. Barry
John Q. Calista
Frank Rendine, Dir Zoning & Code Enforcement
Lucie Coughlin
Brenda Clement
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Rabbitt introduces the following entitled ordinance:
Ordinance to Create a Board of Park Commissioners.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Rabbitt, seconded by Councilman Calista, the following ordinance is Laid on the Table on a unanimous voice vote:
Ordinance to Create a Board of Park Commissioners.
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT
Alicia Baldera, for license to conduct Mar-o-thon Dance, at 327 Barton Street, Boomers, on Sunday, May 26, 1991 from 7:30 pm - 3:00 am. LIC #M702
City of Pawtucket and Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, for license to conduct "Up With People" Concert, at Tolman High School Auditorium, on Friday May 3 and Saturday May 4, 1991, from 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm. LIC #M704
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP LICENSES (ALL RENEWALS)
Al-Jo Auto Inc., 616 Weeden Street, LIC #2
Richard L Audette d/b/a A & S Wheel and Brake, 514 Broadway, LIC #9
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co., 270 Broadway, LIC #43
Iberia’s Auto Body and Auto Sales Inc. d/b/a Iberia’s Auto Sales and Auto Body Inc., 43 Church Street, LIC #56
L & L Sunoco Inc., 736 Broadway, LIC#63
Modern Auto Inc., 531 Main Street, LIC #79
Presteel Auto Sales Corp. 41 Congress St LIC #95
Primeau Auto Body Co., 50 Alden Street, LIC #96
Tiki Auto Sales Inc., 772 Main Street, LIC #114
Tiki Auto Sales Inc. d/b/a Tiki Auto Repair, 64 Hilton Street, LIC #115
MOBILE FOOD VENDORS (NEW)
Russell Gorman, Res: 14 Grotto Avenue, LIC#65
Guillermo Rios, Res: 20 Coyle Avenue, LIC #64
SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES (ALL RENEWALS)
Al-Jo Auto Inc., 616 Weeden Street, LIC #2
David M. Babola d/b/a M & M Sports, 512 Armistice Boulevard, LIC #74
Broadway Furniture Co., 222 High Street, LIC #106
Christina M. Chagnon d/b/a Oliver’s Antiques, 391 Main Street, LIC #10
Iberia’s Auto Body and Auto Sales Inc. d/b/a Iberia’s Auto Sales and Auto Body Inc., 43 Church Street, LIC #43
Modern Auto Inc., 531 Main Street, LIC #59
Phyl-Top Inc. d/b/a Mr. Tux, 127 School Street, LIC #75
Tiki Auto Sales Inc., 772 Main Street, LIC #97
SUNDAY SALES (FIRST CLASS) RENEWAL
Tate’s Operating Donut Dexter Inc d/b/a Mister Donut, 205 Dexter Street, LIC #68
SUNDAY SALES (FIFTH CLASS) NEW
Russell Gorman, Res: 14 Grotto Avenue (has food vendor license) LIC #167
Guillermo Rios, Res: 20 Coyle Avenue (has food vendor licence) LIC #166
SUNDAY SALES (FIFTH CLASS) RENEWAL
Pauline Namerow, Res: 48 Colonial Road, Providence, (has peddler’s license balloons, novelties, etc.) LIC #153
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) NEW
Valerie & George Eastwood d/b/a The Food Place by Coffee and Food, 11 Benefit Street, LIC #11
VICTUALLING HOUSE FIRST CLASS (TRANSFER FROM SECOND CLASS)
Connie Dernikos d/b/a Connie’s Restaurant, 526 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC #247
THE FOLLOWING LICENSES WERE LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD APRIL 10, 1991, AND ARE AGAIN TAKEN UP AND ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP LICENSES (RENEWALS)
Alix Welding Co., 395 Pleasant Street, LIC #3
Garcia’s Auto Sales Inc., 192 Pine Street, LIC #51
SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE (RENEWAL)
Garcia’s Auto Sales Inc., 192 Pine Street, LIC #38
THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR THE LICENSE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
D’Angelo’s\Mama Spumoni\Peter J. Fonseca, for license to conduct Live Band Concert, at Slater Park, on Saturday, June 29, 1991, (if rain June 30, 1991) from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. LIC #M703
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Rabbitt, seconded by Councilman Calista, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Peter J. Fonseca, to attend a pre-council session of the City Council on Wednesday, May 8, 1991, regarding his application for a "Live Band Concert" in Slater Park.
Further, the Clerk is instructed to invite William Mulholland, Director of Recreation, to attend the precouncil session for Wednesday, May 8, 1991, regarding the "Live Band Concert" in Slater Park.
THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR THE LICENSE IS LAID ON THE TABLE, AND A PUBLIC HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 8, 1991, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
Pawtucket Fireworks Committee, for license to conduct Carnival at McCoy Stadium Parking Lot, on May 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 1991. LIC #M701
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
William J. Doyle - No amount specified
Marcos Jimenez - No amount specified
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Claim of Alain Sylva, by Attorney Kenneth A. Schreiber, in the amount of $300.00
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN KINDER.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Kinder submits the following 1990 Annual Report of the Pawtucket Police Department.
Annual Report from John W. Tomlinson, Chief of Police, City of Pawtucket, to Mayor Brian J. Sarault. (1990 Annual Report of the Pawtucket Police Division’s operations and accomplishments)
Upon Motion made by Councilman Kinder, seconded by Councilman Barry, the following Annual Report is Read and Ordered Filed:
Annual Report from John W. Tomlinson, Chief of Police, City of Pawtucket, to Mayor Brian J. Sarault. (1990 Annual Report of the Pawtucket Police Division’s operations and accomplishments)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Rabbitt, seconded by Councilman Calista, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Louis S. Simon, Acting Director of Public Works, requesting that he respond to a letter from Save the Park.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Rabbitt, seconded by Councilman Barry, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Roger F. Giraud, Director of Planning and Development, requesting a status report on the York Avenue situation, regarding private use of city land and possible landscaping of that area.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Rabbitt, seconded by Councilman Barry, is passed on a unanimous voice:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Fred E. Joslyn, Jr., City Solicitor, requesting a status report on the agreements with Environmental Science Laboratories Inc. to distribute Radon Testing Kits in the City of Pawtucket; and the waivers signed by the residents holding the City harmless if there is a problem with the tests.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Rabbitt, seconded by Councilman Barry, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Louis S. Simon, Acting Director of Public Works, requesting that he replace the cable at the end of Cute Street and clean up the debris in that area.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Rabbitt, seconded by Councilman Barry, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a copy of the ordinance of the City of Pawtucket entitled "Ordinance to Prohibit the open exhibition of certain video cassette recordings in establishments engaged in the business of video cassette recording" to all Video Stores.
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 Kulczycki, Director of Parks, asking him how many city workers are employed on the weekends to prepare ball fields; and what is the policy dealing with these workers if it rains.
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 the Members of the Pawtucket Delegation to the General Assembly, asking for support of Mayor Sarault’s request to oppose Governor Sundlun’s proposed budget. Specifically, the cuts to education, library services, and general revenue sharing.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Kinder, seconded by Councilman Barry, the meeting is adjourned at ten twenty o’clock p.m.