City Council, July 10, 1991.
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, July 10, 1991, at eight ten o’clock p.m. All the members are present and President Houle presides.
The reading of the records of Meetings June 19, 20, 24, 25, 27, and July 2, 1991, are dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilmen Kinder and Robert Lynch the *Consent Agenda is approved on a unanimous voice vote.
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
J. Communication from Melva M. Ward, Sergeant Pawtucket Police Division, to Council President Houle. (Detective Testing)
**TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN.
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 Louis S. Simon, Acting Director, Public Works Department, requesting him and Carol Schraeder to send a report to the City Council on tonage collected and income received from the recycling program in time for the first meeting in December of 1991.
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 Peter Granieri, City Engineer, informing him that the test at Pawtucket Power Associates regarding the noise levels will be held in January as requested by P.P.A. u less there is a recurrence of this problem. If there is such a problem, then Councilman Vieira will strongly be requesting a test within two weeks of the recurrence.
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 that no action be taken on the contracts for construction of the Slater Park Zoo concession and walkway improvements and the Slater Park Zoo and Animal shelter painting improvements, until the Recreation Committee meets on Tuesday July 16, 1991.
COUNCILMAN BARRY LEAVES AT 8:22 PM.
Kenneth Jameson, 35 Field Street. Term expires the first Monday in August, 1992 is Read and Ordered Filed.
The following Nomination by His Honor Mayor Brian J. Sarault, of Kenneth Jameson, 35 Field Street is Laid on the Table on a unanimous voice vote.
Fred Kent, 42 Greeley Street. Term expires the first Monday in August, 1992 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 Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
PARKS COMMISSION
Fred Kent, 42 Greeley Street. Term expires the first Monday in August, 1992.
Communication from His Honor Mayor Brian J. Sarault, submitting the following appointment as a Member to the Parks Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:
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 Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
PARKS COMMISSION
Donald R. Grebien, 64 Sterling Street. Term expires the first Monday in August, 1992.
COUNCILMAN BARRY RETURNS AT 8:28 PM.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Barry introduces the following resume:
Upon Motion made by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Calista, the following resume is Read and Ordered Filed.
Resume of Luis J. Cano, 120 Division Street, Pawtucket, RI.
Communication from His Honor Mayor Brian J. Sarault, submitting the following appointment as a Member to the Parks Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:
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, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
PARKS COMMISSION
Luis J. (Javier) Cano, 120 Division Street. Term expires the first Monday in August 1993.
Thomas F. Scanlon, 88 Rosemere Road. Term expires the first Monday in August, 1993 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, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
PARKS COMMISSION
Thomas F. Scanlon, 88 Rosemere Road. Term expires the first Monday in August, 1993.
John L. DiPanni, 166 Alexander McGregor Road. Term expires the first Monday in August, 1993 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, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
PARKS COMMISSION
John L. DiPanni, 166 Alexander McGregor Road. Term expires the first Monday in August, 1993.
Gloria Ann Grzebien, 24 Loring Parkway. Term expires the first Monday in August, 1994 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 - Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - President Houle.
PARKS COMMISSION
Gloria Ann Grzebien, 24 Loring Parkway. Term expires the first Monday in August, 1994.
Anne D. Grafos, 471 Smithfield Avenue. Term expires the first Monday in August, 1994 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, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
PARKS COMMISSION
Anne D. Grafos, 471 Smithfield Avenue. Term expires the first Monday in August, 1994.
Joseph R. McIntyre, 64 Fuller Street. Term expires the first Monday in August, 1994 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, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
PARKS COMMISSION
Joseph R. McIntyre, 64 Fuller Street. Term expires the first Monday in August, 1994.
Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE of Miller’s Tire Center Inc., 72 Exchange Street, (previous Address 76 Newport Avenue) Tax Assessor’s Plat #43, Lot #533, to keep a shop for repairing automobiles, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up: LIC #77
Speaking in favor is Mr. Michael Miller, 245 Bloomfield Street. Mr. Miller states that he is moving from Newport Avenue, he has been there for four years. They will be doing auto repair work, no body work, selling gas and doing some towing. He states that the majority of the towing is during the day, during the evening they tow cars to two other locations.
He states that he will be doing repair work from 8:00 - 5:00 p.m., and will be selling gas till 8:00 p.m.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is closed.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Vieira, seconded by Councilman Calista, the following petition is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE of Miller’s Tire Center Inc., 72 Exchange Street, (previous Address 76 Newport Avenue) Tax Assessor’s Plat #43, Lot #533. LIC #77
COUNCILMAN WILLIAM LYNCH ABSTAINS because he has acted as Attorney for Miller’s Tire Center (Filed report).
Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of C J’s Auto Services, Inc., 556 Main Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat #53, Lot #352, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobiles and repairing the same, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up: LIC #67
Speaking in favor is Mr. Gary Blais, Esq., 36 Park Place, Pawtucket and the two applicants Jack Galvao, 201 St. James Court, North Providence and Mr. Casey Lopes, 39 Hope Street, Pawtucket. Mr. Blais states that Mr. Lopes has been in the Auto Repair Business for ten years and Mr. Galvao, is an accountant and will be the business manager at the new establishment.
Mr. Blais states that already in the area there are two Auto Repair Shops, a restaurant and a Maacco.
He states that the cars for sale will be kept on the premises (maximum of eleven) and won’t be using the property of the former Ride’s Grill for storage of cars. Most of the business will be repairs and not sales. They are attempting to find other parking facilities.
Speaking in opposition is Mr. Joseph Knight, 104 Lyman Street. Mr. Knight states that state law does not allow used cars sales out of a building that small. Mr. Blais disagrees.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is closed.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Vieira, seconded by Councilman Robert Lynch, the following Petition is GRANTED with the following stipulation on a unanimous voice vote:
*STIPULATION
No more than 11 cars will be kept on the premises until such time that they can show arrangements for additional parking have been made.
Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of C J’s Auto Services, Inc., 556 Main Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat #53, Lot #352. LIC #67
Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Prime Auto Brokers Inc., 682 Armistice Boulevard, Tax Assessor’s Plat #17, Lots #292 & #293, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up: LIC #53
Speaking in favor is Mr. William Burke, Esq., 75 Park Place, and Farrel Jaffa, 178 Concord Avenue, Cranston, RI.
Mr. Burke states that they are looking for a limited second hand shop license only, there will be no repairs, just sales.
They will be using this as an annex to the Central Avenue shop. The only work done at this location besides sales will be cleaning of cars. He says that the Zoning Board has already approved this with stipulations including; a maximum number of autos (fifteen), no further additions to the building, no body work or repair work at the site, no free standing signs, and no storage of customers’ cars.
Mr. Burke says that the applicant will be leasing the property from Mr. Amaral. Mr. Burke says that the Zoning Board decision is on appeal to Superior Court, but no stay has been granted. He says that there will be minimum cost only to renovate the building. He says that the Central Avenue operation is well run and this one will be, also.
Speaking in opposition is Mr. Albert Moretti, 672 Armistice Boulevard.
Mr. Moretti presents a petition of over one hundred signatures in opposition to the establishment. He states that the building has been already enlarged without notice to the abutters.
It is a residential area and this establishment will not enhance the neighborhood. He says that this has been on appeal for over a year.
Speaking in opposition, is Mederith Medeiros, 167 Whittier Road.
She is concerned by the 5-0 Zoning Board Vote. The neighbors want it to be residential. She is concerned about parking in the area.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is Closed.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Doyle, seconded by Councilman Calista, the following Petition was LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Prime Auto Brokers Inc., 682 Armistice Boulevard, Tax Assessor’s Plat #17, Lots #292 & #293. LIC #53
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
023 Resolution requesting that all future projects being proposed or planned for Slater Memorial Park be stopped until further notice.
Submitted by: Councilman Kevin J. Rabbitt, District Three
Councilman John Q. Calista, Jr., Councilman-at-Large
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN WILLIAM LYNCH.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman William Lynch, 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, regarding the contract for the Slater Park Concessions. Councilman Lynch would like to know if this contract was awarded through the bid process of by R.F.P., and how was the contract awarded in the past.
COUNCILMAN BARRY LEAVES AT 9:23 PM.
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Submitted by: Councilman William J. Lynch, District One.
COUNCILMAN BARRY RETURNS AT 9:33 PM.
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 John Q. Calista, Jr., Councilman at Large
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 William J. Lynch, District One.
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 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 - Councilman William Lynch.
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 Amending Chapter 2174 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, Fixing the Salaries of Heads of Department and other Officers of the City of Pawtucket. (Animal Control Officers)
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 2197 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket Entitled "An Ordinance Establishing a Pay Plan for the City of Pawtucket". (Engineering Aide II)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Barry introduces the following entitled ordinance:
Ordinance Amending Chapter 2145 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket Entitled "An Ordinance Fixing the Salaries of Heads of Department and Other Officers of the City of Pawtucket and Repealing Chapter 2086.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Rabbitt, the following ordinance is Laid on the Table on a unanimous voice vote:
Ordinance Amending Chapter 2145 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket Entitled "An Ordinance Fixing the Salaries of Heads of Department and Other Officers of the City of Pawtucket and Repealing Chapter 2086.
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP LICENSE (RENEWAL)
Merchant Tire Company, 21 Division Street, LIC #76
David Savastano d/b/a David Savastano’s Texaco, 895 Mineral Spring Avenue, LIC #104
ENTERTAINMENT
Alido Baldera, Res: 28 Blacksmith Road, Seekonk, MA, for license to conduct Mar-o-thon Dance to benefit M.D.A. at 327 Barton Street (Boomers) on August 31, 6:30 pm - 3:00 am September 1, 6:30 pm - 3:00 am. LIC #722M
Allan C. Hill’s Great American Circus d/b/a Rhode Island Jayees, for license to conduct Circus at Narragansett Park Plaza on Thursday, August 15, 1991, LIC #723M
Assumption Orthodox Church for License to conduct Church Picnic at Church Grounds at 97 Walcott Street, on Saturday August 17, 1991, and Sunday August 18, 1991 from 2:00 pm - [illegible]
Residents of that Portion of Carter Avenue Requesting Block Dance Party, from the Corner of Daggett & Carter Avenues to Corner of Orient & Carter Avenues on Saturday July 13 1991 from 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM LIC #721
MOBILE FOOD VENDOR (NEW)
Paul D. Charpentier, Res: 136 Blackstone Street, Central Falls, RI, LIC #93
Michael Kollett (Happy Time) Res: 389 Elm Street, N. Attleboro, MA, LIC #92
Pastora S. Zuleta, Res: 357 Lonsdale Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, LIC #88
PIN BALL & AMUSEMENT DEVICES (RENEWAL)
Benefit Street Pub Inc., 433 1/2 Benefit Street, LIC #687
PRIVATE DETECTIVE (RENEWALS)
Mi nael R. Fortini, Sr., 95 Armistice Boulevard, LIC #127
Earl McGuire, 516 Beverage Hill Avenue, LIC #9
John B. Neill, Jr., 33 Vivian Avenue, LIC #37
Daniel A. Silveira, 29 Dunnell Lane, LIC #45
PUBLIC LAUNDRY (NEW)
Vijay Patel & Nileshaveri Patel d/b/a Jay’s Dry Cleaning, 555 Armistice Boulevard, LIC #33
PUBLIC LAUNDRY (RENEWAL)
Gregory O. Houde d/b/a Central Avenue Norge Village, 614 Central Avenue, LIC #12
King Laundry Inc., 1600 Newport Avenue, LIC #14
Narragansett Park Launderers and Cleaners Corp., 36 Kenmore Street, LIC #19
Raymond Tessier d/b/a Barnes Cleansers and Tailors, 371 Benefit Street, LIC #30
SUNDAY SALES (FIFTH CLASS) NEW
Michael Kollett (Happy Time) Res:389 Elm Street, N. Attleboro, MA, has mobile food vendor’s license LIC #114
Sharon A. Ropoza, Res: 110 Fuller Street, has peddler’s license, LIC #110
SECOND HAND SHOP (RENEWAL)
Pauline B. Lefebvre d/b/a My Three Sons, 201 Pine Street, LIC #49
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)
Ken Jameson/Darlington American Little League, (transfer from Gorett M. Sousa d/b/a R.J.A. Associates) at Dunnell Lane East (Snack Bar at Bingo) LIC #256
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN KINDER.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Kinder introduces the following licenses:
MOBILE FOOD VENDOR (NEW)
BBS Refreshments Inc. d/b/a Del’s Lemonade, Res: 287 Sand Pond Road, Warwick, RI. LIC #95
SUNDAY SALES (FIFTH CLASS) NEW
BBS Refreshments Inc. d/b/a Del’s Lemonade, Res: 287 Sand Pond Road, Warwick, RI. LIC #116
Upon Motion made by Councilman Kinder, seconded by Councilman Barry, the following Licenses are GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
MOBILE FOOD VENDOR (NEW)
BBS Refreshments Inc. d/b/a Del’s Lemonade, Res: 287 Sand Pond Road, Warwick, RI. LIC #95
SUNDAY SALES (FIFTH CLASS) NEW
BBS Refreshments Inc. d/b/a Del’s Lemonade, Res: 287 Sand Pond Road, Warwick, RI. LIC #116
**ALL LICENSES ARE SUBJECT TO THE PAYMENT OF ALL CITY TAXES.
*THE FOLLOWING BONDS ARE APPROVED, SURETIES NAMED ARE ACCEPTED:
Leroy J. Duffy, surety - Western Surety Company. Thomas Joseph Feeley, surety - Western Surety Company.
Michael Fortini, Sr., surety - Hartford Fire Insurance Company.
Kenneth R. Gendron, surety - Peerless Insurance Company.
Earl J. McGuire, surety - The Hanover Insurance Company.
John B. Neill, Jr., surety - Western Surety Company.
Daniel A. Silveira, surety - The Hanover Insurance Company.
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Lisa & James Monteiro - No amount specified Jeff Moronko - $500,000.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT AND REFERRED TO THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT:
Claim of Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. (Stephanie Forgiel) in the amount of $474.61.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT AND REFERRED TO FRANK RENDINE, ZONING & CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER:
Claim of Erika Forster (Sewer backup) in the amount of $1788.74/$2148.45.
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 Jim Kulczycki, Director of Parks, to provide a resource person for the newly created Parks Commission. This person would need to work with the Commission to do clerical, secretarial, and other necessary tasks.
The Council would also like him to provide space where the commission can meet on a regular basis.
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 Michael Cassidy, Planning and Development and Peter McGuirk, requesting them to attend a Council Meeting on Thursday, July 18, 1991, to discuss the situation with the Fisherman’s Association at Parents Marina.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Kinder, the meeting is adjourned at nine fifty o’clock p.m.