City Council, August 29, 1991.
A special session of the City Council is held Thursday 29, 1991, at five o’clock p.m. All the members are present except Councilmembers William Lynch and Rabbitt and President Houle presides.
REVIEW AND APPROVE INVOICES, PURCHASE REQUISITIONS AND RELATED MATERIALS INCLUDING CHANGE ORDERS AND CLAIMS is taken up:
Upon Motion made by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Kinder, invoices, purchase requisitions and related materials including change orders, presented by the Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency, Joseph Roque, Purchasing Agent and Jack Rahill, Finance Director are approved for payment on a unanimous voice vote, except for the following:
Higgins, Cavanaugh and Cooney, Attorney, in the amount of $602.50 - need additional backup information.
Francisco Construction Company in the amount of $15,231.25 - need additional backup information.
The turnaround report for payments scheduled for August 27, 1991, is APPROVED AND ORDERED FILED.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Kinder the following invoices are approved for payment:
Western Oil Company for the installation of a 10,000 gallon gasoline fuel tank - $13,263.00.
Institute for Labor Studies and Research is approved for instruction to City employees Class II drivers (80 employees at $50.00 each.
Communication from Michael Cassidy, Acting Director of Planning and Development requesting the contract to Gordon Archibald for Phase II be extended in the amount of $9900.00 is approved on a unanimous voice vote.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Calista, seconded by Councilmen Kinder and Barry, Chemi-Cure Company is awarded the bid for the purchase of a tire changing machine in the amount of $6,195.00, on a unanimous voice vote.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Vieira, seconded by Councilman Barry, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Joseph Roque, Purchasing Agent, requesting the bidding process be used for all tires to be purchased in the future.
The Council is requesting that a standard list be submitted to all local tire companies in order to receive a competitive price for these high prices items.
The Clerk is further instructed to send a communication to John W. Tomlinson, Chief of Police, to remind him of the services provided by Prison Industries Inc.
This reminder is a result of an invoice approved for payment to Leer’s Auto Sales for auto body work done on police vehicles.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Calista, seconded by Councilman Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Robert Christie, Business Administrator requesting information on insurance contracts for the School Department; specifically who is the local agent for Boulevard Insurance Center, and has the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns ever been contacted to see if the School Department’s insurance needs can be covered through the League’s Insurance Plans; and finally, are contracts for insurance policies awarded through the bidding process?
The Clerk is further instructed to send a copy of Mr. Christie’s schedule of insurance contracts to Mr. Dan Beardsley, Executive Director of the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns, asking if this type of insurance coverage is obtainable through the League and to request that Mr. Beardsley appear before the City Council at a future date to discuss this matter in detail.
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 Kinder, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from John S. Burgess, Executive Director, Pawtucket Housing Authority, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Insurance policies)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Calsita, seconded by Councilman Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to John Burgess requesting the names of the agent on each policy listed on his report to the Council.
COUNCILMAN RABBITT ARRIVES AT FIVE TEN O’CLOCK PM.
The following ordinance is read for the second time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, and Vieira.
Noes - Councilmembers Calista and Rabbitt.
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.
Submitted by Councilman Kevin J. Rabbitt, Chairman Public Works Committee.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Barry introduces the following Resolution:
Upon Motion made by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Vieira, the following Resolution is passed on a Roll Call Vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, Rabbitt, and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN KINDER.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Kinder introduces the following entitled Ordinance:
Ordinance Repealing Chapter 2215 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket Entitled "An Ordinance Fixing the Salaries of Heads of Departments and other Officers of the City of Pawtucket and Repealing Chapter 2145. AS AMENDED (City Solicitor)
Upon Motion made by Councilman Kinder seconded by Councilman Vieira, the following Ordinance is Laid on the Table on a unanimous voice vote:
Ordinance Repealing Chapter 2215 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket Entitled "An Ordinance Fixing the Salaries of Heads of Departments and other Officers of the City of Pawtucket and Repealing Chapter 2145. AS AMENDED (City Solicitor)
COUNCILMAN WILLIAM LYNCH ARRIVES AT FIVE THIRTY-SEVEN P.M.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Kinder, seconded by Councilman Barry, the following Invoice is approved on a unanimous voice vote:
Cambridge Office Association III - September Rent (PRA)
Upon Motion made by Councilman Kinder, seconded by Councilman Barry, the CDBG Invoices for the following are approved on a unanimous voice vote:
1. $15,325.00 - Omni Development
2. $39,811.43 - Fleet Construction
3. $1,510.00 - Gates, Leighton & Associates, Inc.
4. $5,000.00 - Community Counseling Center
5. $2,587.97 - Cape Verdean Association
THE COUNCIL RECESSES AT 6:00 P.M. TO CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:
Resolutions submitting the following questions to the voters on the November 5, 1991, ballot:
"Shall the Pawtucket City Charter be amended to create the position of financial advisor to the City Council who shall be appointed by the City Council?"
"Shall the Pawtucket City Charter be amended to create the position of legal representative to the City Council who shall be appointed by the City Council?"
"Shall the Pawtucket City Charter be amended by requiring that the City Clerk be appointed by the City Council rather than being appointed by the Mayor?"
"Shall the Pawtucket City Charter be amended to include a member of the City Council to serve on the Purchasing Board?"
"Shall the Pawtucket City Charter be amended to include a member of the City Council to serve on the Personnel Board?"
"Shall the Pawtucket City Charter be amended to create a Voter Initiative provision?"
"Shall the Pawtucket City Charter be amended to create a Recall provision?"
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT SEVEN O’CLOCK P.M.
Resolution submitting the following question to the voters on the November 5, 1991, ballot:
"Shall the Pawtucket City Charter be amended to create the position of financial advisor to the City Council who shall be appointed by the City Council?"
Resolution submitting the following question to the voters on the November 5, 1991, ballot:
"Shall the Pawtucket City Charter be amended to create the position of legal representative to the City Council who shall be appointed by the City Council?"
Resolution submitting the following question to the voters on the November 5, 1991, ballot:
"Shall the Pawtucket City Charter be amended by requiring that the City Clerk be appointed by the City Council rather than being appointed by the Mayor?"
Resolution submitting the following question to the voters on the November 5, 1991, ballot:
"Shall the Pawtucket City Charter be amended to include a member of the City Council to serve on the Purchasing Board?"
Resolution submitting the following question to the voters on the November 5, 1991, ballot:
"Shall the Pawtucket City Charter be amended to include a member of the City Council to serve on the Personnel Board?"
Resolution submitting the following question to the voters on the November 5, 1991, ballot:
"Shall the Pawtucket City Charter be amended to create a Voter Initiative provision?"
Resolution submitting the following question to the voters on the November 5, 1991, ballot:
"Shall the Pawtucket City Charter be amended to create a Recall provision?"
Resolution submitting the following question to the voters on the November 5, 1991, ballot:
"Shall the Pawtucket City Charter be amended by requiring that all Mayoral Department Heads and Appointees be confirmed by the City Council after a Public Hearing and a Background Check."
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Barry requests that the Proposition 2 1/2 Question be placed on the November 5, 1991, ballot.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Calista, the Motion to place the Proposition 2 1/2 question on the November 5, 1991, ballot is DEFEATED on a roll call vote, as follows and REFERRED TO THE ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE OFFICE IN JANUARY, 1992, WITH THE REQUEST THAT THE QUESTION BE BROUGHT BEFORE A NEW CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION FOR FURTHER STUDY:
Ayes - Councilmen Calista, and Rabbitt.
Noes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch and Vieira.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Barry submits the following communication:
Upon Motion made by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Vieira, the following Communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Communication from the Members of the Personnel Board regarding the Council’s proposed resolution to amend City Charter Article III, Chapter 7, Section 3-701.
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 Joseph Roque, Purchasing Agent, requesting that the contract for all vending machines which are in various city facilities be sent out to bid.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Vieira, seconded by Councilman Kinder the meeting is adjourned at seven thirty o’clock p.m.