City Council, December 20, 1991.
A regular session of the City Council is held Friday, December 20, 1991, at seven two o’clock p.m. All the members are present except Councilmen William Lynch and Rabbitt and President Barry presides.
The reading of the records of December 11, 1991, is dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Vieira, seconded by Councilman Calista 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.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Raymond W. Houle, Jr., submitting the following appointment to the Purchasing Board FOR CONFIRMATION:
The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor Raymond W. Houle, Jr., for confirmation, is confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilmembers Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch and Vieira.
Noes - 0
PURCHASING BOARD
Henry J. Kay, 91 Beechwood Avenue. Term expires the first Monday in January, 1995.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Raymond W. Houle, Jr., submitting the following appointment to the Personnel Board FOR CONFIRMATION:
The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor Raymond W. Houle, Jr., for confirmation, is confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilmembers Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch and Vieira.
Noes - 0
PERSONNEL BOARD
Bradford E. Southworth, 46 Wilton Avenue. Term expires the first Monday in January, 1997.
COUNCILMAN DOYLE LEAVES AT SEVEN SIX O’CLOCK P.M.
Eileen P. Cadden, 61 Maplecrest Drive. Term expires the first Monday in January, 1997 is Read and Ordered Filed.
The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor Raymond W. Houle, Jr., for confirmation, is confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilmembers Calista, Kinder, Robert Lynch and Vieira.
Noes - 0
PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Eileen P. Cadden, 61 Maplecrest Drive. Term expires the first Monday in January, 1997.
William E. Mallon, Jr., 419 Armistice Boulevard. Term expires the first Monday in January, 1996 is Read and Ordered Filed.
The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor Raymond W. Houle, Jr., for confirmation, is confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilmembers Calista, Kinder, Robert Lynch and Vieira.
Noes - 0
WATER SUPPLY BOARD
William E. Mallon, Jr., 419 Armistice Boulevard. Term expires the first Monday in January, 1996.
COUNCILMAN DOYLE RETURNS AT SEVEN NINE O’CLOCK P.M.
Richard Tierney, 52 Stafford Street, (to fill the unexpired term of Ann D. Grafos). Term expires the first Monday in August, 1994 is Read and Ordered Filed.
The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor Raymond W. Houle, Jr., for confirmation, is confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilmembers Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch and Vieira.
Noes - 0
PARKS COMMISSION
Richard Tierney, 52 Stafford Street, (to fill the unexpired term of Ann D. Grafos). Term expires the first Monday in August, 1994.
Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Robert N D’Antuono d/b/a Bob’s Resale Shop, 718 Mineral Spring Avenue, Tax Assessor’s Plat #51, Lot#43, to keep a shop for purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, clothing, etc., which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote. LIC #106
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilmembers Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch and Vieira.
Noes - 0
COUNCILMAN WILLIAM LYNCH ARRIVES AT 7:12 PM.
COUNCILMAN VIEIRA LEAVES AT 7:13 PM.
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilmembers Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch and William Lynch.
Noes - 0
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilmembers Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch and William Lynch.
Noes - 0
COUNCILMAN VIEIRA RETURNS AT 7:16 PM.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN KINDER.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Kinder introduces the following entitled resolutions.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Kinder, seconded by Councilman Robert Lynch, the following resolutions are read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilmembers Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch and Vieira.
Noes - 0
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Calista introduces the following entitled resolutions:
Upon Motion made by Councilman Calista, seconded by Councilman Doyle, the following resolutions are read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilmembers Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch and Vieira.
Noes - 0
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Calista introduces the following communication:
Upon Motion made by Councilman Calista, seconded by Councilman Kinder, the following Communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED, AND THE CHANGE IS APPROVED:
Communication from Congregation Ohawe Sholam, to City Council, requesting to change day of Bingo, from Wednesday, December 25, 1991, to Thursday December 26, 1991.
*THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 2174 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket Fixing the Salaries of Heads of Departments and other Officers of the City of Pawtucket.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN WILLIAM LYNCH.
With majority consent of the Council upon Motion made by Councilman William Lynch, seconded by Councilmen Doyle and Calista the Overriding the Veto by Mayor Houle of the "Ordinance Regarding Prompt Payment by City" Fails on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilmembers Calista, Doyle, William Lynch and Vieira.
Noes - Councilmembers Kinder and Robert Lynch.
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
FLOWER PEDDLER (RENEWAL)
Dominic Africo, 191 Greeley Street, Providence, RI 02904 LIC #66
INTELLIGENCE OFFICE (RENEWAL)
Lifetime Medical Nursing Services, 235 Lonsdale Avenue, (expires one year from date of granting) LIC #21
MOBILE FOOD VENDOR (RENEWAL)
Gina M. Barney d/b/a Gramp’s Lemonade, 73 Daniels Street, LIC #78
POOL TABLE (RENEWALS)
342 East Avenue Inc. d/b/a East Avenue Cafe, 344 East Avenue (1) Weekly & Sundays LIC #1
Berta P. Amaral d/b/a Indian Lounge (Narragansett Cafe), 435 York Avenue & 190 Columbus Avenue (1) Weekly & Sundays LIC #2
The American Polish Mutual Association, 927-929 Central Avenue (1) Weekly & Sundays LIC #3
C M Teens Inc. d/b/a Images, 44 East Avenue (8) Weekdays & Sundays LIC #8
Country Lounge Inc. d/b/a Tommy’s Lounge, 99 India Street, (2) Weekdays & Sundays LIC #10.
Armindo J. Marques d/b/a Boulevard Tap, 572 Armistice Boulevard, (1) Weekdays Only LIC #20
Maugus Corporation d/b/a The Ground Round, 2 George Street (10) Weekdays & Sundays LIC #21
Rock’s Bar Inc., 684 Prospect Street (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC #22
S & L Inc. d/b/a Cafe Ordway, 3 Ordway Street (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC #24
Swallow Club, 21-25 Kenyon Avenue (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC #28
SUNDAY SALES FIRST CLASS - LIMITED
Alvier Da Fonseca d/b/a Market (transfer from Anahid Attar d/b/a Hi Market) 684 Central Avenue, LIC #139
SUNDAY SALES (FIRST CLASS)
Midland Farms Inc. (transfer from Cumberland Farms) 248 West Avenue, LIC #145
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) RENEWAL
Dennis Edine d/b/a Salois Dairy Stores #10, 364 Benefit Street, LIC #176
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Bryan M. Beatty - $69.25
Gerald J. Gravel - $1,848.29
Claude L. Hosch - No amount specified
Thomas McQuesten - $382.53
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Vieira introduces the following communication.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Vieira, seconded by Councilman Calista, the following Communication is Read and Ordered Filed.
Communication from Frank A. Rendine, P.E., Director of Zoning & Code Enforcement, to Council President John J. Barry, III and Members of the City Council. (Properties of Mr. Gerard Lupien)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Vieira, seconded by Councilman Calista, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Frank Rendine, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, asking that he take whatever action is needed to uphold the law on zoning violations by Mr. Gerard Lupien.
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 communication to Michael F. Cassidy, Director of Department of Planning and Development, asking him for a status report on the Watershed Watch Program.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Calista, seconded by Councilman Robert Lynch, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to William Mulholland, Director of Recreation, regarding the sign labeled "Donation Box", which is currently being used to raise funds for an aviary.
The Council is requesting that this box either be removed or be changed to read that the donations are for a more generic purpose, such as "improvements to the park."
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN WILLIAM LYNCH.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman William Lynch, seconded by Councilman Doyle, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Edward Randall, Sergeant, to commend him on a job well done as a Pawtucket Police Officer and to wish him well on his retirement from the Department.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Calsita, seconded by Councilman Doyle, the meeting is adjourned at eight four o’clock p.m.