City Council, June 24, 1991.
A special session of the City Council is held Monday, June 24, 1991, at four thirty-five o’clock p.m. All the members are present and President Houle presides.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN KINDER.
Motion made by Councilman Kinder, seconded by Councilman Barry, to recess in Executive Session to discuss contract bids for audit services, is 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 COUNCIL RECESSES INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS CONTRACT BIDS FOR AUDIT SERVICES at 4:42 pm.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES IN OPEN SESSION AT 5:20 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.
PRESIDENT HOULE STATES THAT ALL QUESTION FROM THE MEDIA ON THE AUDIT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO MR. POPEO.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Barry introduces the following entitled communication:
Upon Motion made by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Kinder, the following Communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Communication from Michael F. Horan, Attorney to Council President Raymond W. Houle, Jr. (Resolutions regarding Signing Contracts; and Resolution regarding hiring and promotion activities)
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 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 CHAIR RECOGNIZES PAUL KING, PRESIDENT OF THE PAWTUCKET F.O.P., REGARDING THE PROMOTIONS TESTING.
Officer King says that April 27, 1991, was the deadline for signing up for the promotions test; however on June 5, 1991, there was no test date set so a grievance was filed. On the 17th there was a new posting saying the test would take place on the 24th and officers could apply to take the test who had not signed up on the 27th of April. Officer King wants the test postponed because he believes the new contract will include outside testing and questions the need for a rush since there are no openings in the detective division. He states that the Union’s position is that the officers should not take the test if the City Council resolution passes which would put a freeze on hiring and testing, and promotions; however, each officer makes his own decision on what he or she will do.
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 requested to send a copy of the Resolution entitled "Resolution imposing a temporary freeze on all Hirings, Testings, Appointments, or Promotions of any and all Officers and Employees and Employment Positions within the City of Pawtucket Personnel System" to all semi-autonomous boards and request that in the spirit of cooperation that they abide by the provisions of said resolution.
The Clerk is further requested to invite the Members of the Water Supply Board to attend a pre-council session scheduled for Wednesday, July 10, 1991, to explain the reason for entering into a contract to hire Eugene Jeffers as Chief Engineer of the Water Supply Board at this time, after working with him for one year without one. The Council also requests a copy of the minutes of the Wednesday, June 19, 1991, Water Supply Board meeting, which reflect the action of awarding Mr. Jeffers with this contract.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Barry re-introduces the following entitled resolutions for re-affirmation:
Resolution regarding consent to disclosure
Upon Motion made by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Kinder, the following resolution is read and passed again on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt, and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Kinder, the following resolution is read and passed again 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 WILLIAM LYNCH.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman William Lynch introduces the following entitled communication:
Upon Motion made by Councilman William Lynch seconded by Councilman Calista, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Communication from Councilman William J. Lynch to Council President Raymond W. Houle, Jr. (Budget Impact on School Department)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN WILLIAM LYNCH.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman William Lynch submits the following entitled resolution:
Upon Motion made by Councilman William Lynch, seconded by Councilman Calista, 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.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Kinder the Solid Waste Contract between the City of Pawtucket/Oak Hill Condominiums/McCaughey Standard (submitted by the Department of Public Works) is approved on a unanimous voice vote.
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,and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
Abstain - Councilmen William Lynch and Rabbitt.
Ordinance Authorizing the Transfer of Funds within the 1989--1990 Annual Operating Budget, Chapter 2081.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Barry introduces the following communication:
Upon Motion made by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Kinder, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Communication from Joseph Roque, Purchasing Agent to the Honorable City Council (Purchasing Records pertaining to Assistive Listening System for the Hearing Impaired.)
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 Mayor Brian J. Sarault, requesting the status of the Parks Commission Appointees, and request that the appointments be placed on the July 10, 1991, City Council Docket.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council the following Motion made by Councilman Rabbitt, seconded by Councilman Kinder 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 an explanation on the maps showing structures at the ball fields at Slater Park, which were approved by the Historic District Commission. In particular the Council would like an explanation on the size, whereabouts, and what will be put into these buildings.
Also, at the request of Councilman Kinder, Mr. Giraud is asked to provide a status report on the parking lots near Slater Park which is on the property owned by the Blackstone Valley Electric Company.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Rabbitt, seconded by Councilman Kinder is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Frank Rendine, Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer, asking that no electrical permits be issued for Slater Park which would be used for a Public Address System until such time as it is approved by the City Council or the Pawtucket Parks Commission. In particular Councilman Rabbitt is concerned about the new concession stands at the ball fields at the park.
The following application for license is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
BINGO LICENSE -
Blackstone Valley Chapter RIARC for license to conduct yearly Bingo Games in Dunnell Lane East Recreation Center on Wednesdays (change of day from Sundays) from 2 PM - 5:30 PM.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Kinder, the meeting is adjourned at 5:57 p.m.