City Council, November 20, 1991.
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, November 20, 1991, at seven thirty o’clock p.m. All the members are present except Councilman Doyle, Rabbitt and President Barry presides.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO RETURN TO LIQUOR DOCKET.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT SEVEN FORTY SIX O’CLOCK P.M.
The reading of the records of October 31, November 6, 7, 14, 1991, are dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Calista, 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 WILLIAM LYNCH.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman William Lynch, seconded by Councilmen Calista and Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael D. Cassidy, Acting Director, Department of Planning and Development, thanking him for his quick response to the Council’s request to research the availability of funds under the Economic Injury Fund.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Calista, seconded by Councilman William Lynch, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael D. Cassidy, Acting Director, Department of Planning and Development, to forward the communications regarding enterprise zones to him and ask him to stay on top of this matter so that the when State is ready to accept applications for enterprise zones, the City of Pawtucket will be amongst those applying.
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.
Communication from Charles K. Rogers, President of Hall Institute of Technology, to Councilman John Q. Calista. (Parking problem at the municipal parking lot across from City Hall)
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 Michael Burns, Traffic Engineer, Public Works Center, forwarding the communication from Mr. Charles K. Rogers, President of Hall Institute of Technology and to ask that he meet with Mr. Rogers and report back to the Council in time for the meeting on December 11, 1991.
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilman Calista, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Resolution Accepting the Care of Burial Lots of Destiny Ferrer.
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilman Calista, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch and Vieira.
Noes - 0
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN ROBERT LYNCH.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Robert Lynch introduces the following entitled resolution.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Robert Lynch, seconded by Councilman Calista, the following Resolution is Read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilmembers Calsita, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch and Vieira.
Noes - 0
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Resolution Rescinding Previous Resolutions of the City Council.
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 Vieira, the following communication is Read and Ordered Filed and Referred to the Director of Public Works Department.
Communication from Save the Park, to Councilman Calista. (Costs of bags required for the leaf/composting program)
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 Peter P. Granieri, Jr., Acting Director of Public Works, to forward a letter from Save the Park regarding composting bags, and to ask that he look into the feasibility of buying the special paper bags in bulk and either selling them to the public at $.25 per bag, or even distributing them to the public for free.
Also, Councilman Barry would like Mr. Granieiri to determine the actual cost savings to the City from this composting program after it is completed. Councilman Barry would like him to take into account the cost of the wear and tear on the trucks that are being used to pick up the leaves for composting.
The Council would like a report by April 1, 1992.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN KINDER.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Kinder introduces the following communication:
Upon Motion made by Councilman Kinder, seconded by Councilman Calista, the following communication is Read and Ordered Filed and Referred to the Clam Shell Committee.
Communication from William S. Britland, to Pawtucket City Council. (Clam Shell)
*THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES WERE LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 1097 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, also known as Chapter 31 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket Entitled "Zoning" (Section 31-85 Time Limit for Variances.)
SET PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY 8, 1992.
Ordinance to Create an Advisory Commission on Ethics.
Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2055 (As Amended) Entitled "Ordinance Establishing the P.A.R.E. Program"
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN WILLIAM LYNCH.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman William Lynch introduces the following entitled ordinances:
Ordinance Creating a City Pension Board.
Ordinance Regarding Prompt Payment by City.
Ordinance Requiring City Council Confirmation of all City Department Heads, Directors, Judges and Appointments to Boards and Commissions.
Upon Motion made by Councilman William Lynch, seconded by Councilman Calista, the following Ordinances are Laid on the Table on a unanimous voice vote:
Ordinance Creating a City Pension Board.
Ordinance Regarding Prompt Payment by City.
Ordinance Requiring City Council Confirmation of all City Department Heads, Directors, Judges and Appointments to Boards and Commissions.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN CALISTA.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Calista, seconded by Councilman William Lynch, the following two ordinances will be placed on the Docket for first passage for the Special meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, November 25, 1991.
Ordinance Creating a City Pension Board.
Ordinance Regarding Prompt Payment by City.
THE FOLLOWING LICENSES WERE LAID ON THE TABLE AND ARE AGAIN TAKEN UP AND ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
PIN BALL & AMUSEMENT DEVISES (RENEWAL)
CC & DD Inc. d/b/a Dazzles, 602 Smithfield Avenue, (2) LIC $697
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) RENEWAL
Arcadia Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Galateo, 210 Dexter Street, LIC #8
Cape Verdean American Lounge d/b/a Lisboa A Noite Inc., 17 Exchange Street, LIC #25
Howard Rogers Post #25 The American Legion (Howard Rogers Holding Corp. Inc., 25 McCallum Avenue, LIC #93
Voutena Inc. d/b/a Constantine’s, 852--856 Newport Avenue, LIC #203
THE FOLLOWING LICENSES WERE TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT AND ARE AGAIN TAKEN UP AND ARE GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS LISTED IN THE LIQUOR HEARING ON THIS DATE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) RENEWAL
American Polish Mutual Association, 927--929 Central Avenue, LIC #6
Derrick’s Food and Spirits Inc., 242 Middle Street, LIC#239
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Vieira introduces the following license.
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) RENEWAL
Judge Kelley’s Inc. d/b/a Kelley’s Corner Pub, 584 Smithfield Avenue, LIC #104
Upon Motion made by Councilman Vieira, seconded by Councilman Calista, the following license is GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS LISTED IN THE LIQUOR HEARING ON THIS DATE on a unanimous voice vote:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) RENEWAL
Judge Kelley’s Inc. d/b/a Kelley’s Corner Pub, 584 Smithfield Avenue, LIC #104
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
FORTUNE TELLER
Christina White d/b/a Miss White’s Room, for Fortune Teller’s License, at 818 Newport Avenue, (previous location 814 Newport Avenue) LIC #837
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) RENEWAL
Shannon Bowron d/b/a Belmont Diner, 1511 Newport Avenue LIC #131
Churrasqueira Da Beira Inc., 434 Broadway LIC #134
J.A.S. Inc. d/b/a Gigi’s Restaurant, 97 Lonsdale Avenue, LIC #99
Dice Pizza Inc., 549 Armistice Boulevard, LIC#66
Domenic Mazza d/b/a Dominic’s Deli, 233 Walcott St LIC #130
People’s Exchange Inc. d/b/a People’s Exchange, 560 Mineral Spring Avenue, LIC #160
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN CALISTA.
Upon Motion made by the Councilman Calista, seconded by Councilman Kinder the stipulations on the First Class Victualling House License of People’s Exchange are rescinded upon receipt by City Clerk’s Office of Fire and Health Department Approvals on a unanimous voice vote.
VICTUALLING HOUSE (SECOND CLASS) RENEWAL
J.C.K. Inc. d/b/a Jacy’s Salad Bar and Delicatessen, 242 Main Street, LIC #215
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) NEW
Bob’s Family Restaurant Inc., 54 Smithfield Avenue, LIC #122
VICTUALLING HOUSE (SECOND CLASS) NEW
Kenneth & Dolores LaFountaine d/b/a Seafood Express, 205 Division Street, LIC #206
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
TAVERN (RENEWAL)
Paul Tortolani d/b/a Joyce Manor, 278 High Street, LIC #234
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Vieira, seconded by Councilman Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Frank A. Rendine, P.E., Director of Division of Code Enforcement, requesting that he do a thorough inspection of the property at 278 High Street. This property known as Joyce Manor, which is owned by Mr. Paul Tortolani, is up for renewal of its Rooming House License.
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Antonio Alves - $272.31
Lewis J. Bryant - $9.75
Raymond A. Cartwright - $1,300.00
Geraldine DiPina - $853.30/518.71
Andrew Motyka - No amount specified
George B. Roorbach - $1,160.64
Craig Siekiera - $498.94
Salvatore R. Vitale - $478.18
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilmembers Calista, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Claim of William Cuddy, by Consolidated Service Corporation, in the amount of $1,382.89
Claim of Irene L. Mecchi, in the amount of $789.90
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN KINDER.
Claim of Debra Waterman, in the amount of $788.80
Upon Motion made by Councilman Kinder, seconded by Councilman Vieira, the following claim, upon the recommendation of the Committee on Claims and Pending Suits, is Approved on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilmembers Calista, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Claim of Debra Waterman, in the amount of $788.80
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE DENIED:
Claim of Eric Kennedy, in the amount of $40.00
Claim of Nancy Stanek, in the amount of 70.47
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 David & Nancy Camirand, in the amount of $11,116.87
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT AND REFERRED TO THE WATER SUPPLY BOARD.
Claim of Phylis Facha, in the amount of $189.55
Claim of Ana Murillo, in the amount of $58.14
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Vieira introduces the following communications:
Upon Motion made by Councilman Vieira, seconded by Councilman Kinder, the following communications are Read and Ordered Filed.
Communication from Larry Walsh, Marketing Director, Rhode Island Prison Industries, to Councilman Kevin J. Rabbitt. (Loring Parkway)
Communication from Richard E. DeLyon, Commander of Police, to Mayor Houle, Councilman Vieira, Chief Tomlinson, Director Higgins and Richard Goldstein. (Prostitution - Barton Street)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Vieira, seconded by Councilman Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Richard DeLyon, Commander of the Pawtucket Police, requesting a clarification of the cost figures which were presented to the Council at this meeting.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Vieira introduces the following petition.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Vieira, seconded by Councilman Kinder, the following petition is filed and referred to Frank A. Rendine, P.E., Director of Code Enforcement:
Petition from the Residents of 188 Barton Street.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Calista introduces the following communication.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Calsita, seconded by Councilman Kinder, the following communication is Read and Ordered Filed:
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Acting Director, Department of Planning and Development, to Pawtucket City Council. (Newport Avenue Entrance Landscaping-Extention)
Upon Motion made by Councilman Vieira, seconded by Councilman Barry, the meeting is adjourned eight fifty eight at o’clock p.m.