City Council, October 3, 1991.
A special session of the City Council is held Thursday, October 3, 1991, at three thirty-five o’clock p.m. All the members are present except Councilmembers Barry, Robert Lynch, and Rabbitt; President Houle presides.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONVENE AS THE PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT FOUR THIRTY-FIVE O’CLOCK PM.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Vieira, seconded by Councilman Doyle, invoices, purchase requisitions and related materials including change orders presented by Joseph Roque, Purchasing Agent and Jack Rahill, Finance Director, are approved for payment on a unanimous voice vote.
The Turnaround Reports for the period between October 1, 2, 3, 1991, are ORDERED FILED.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Doyle, seconded by Councilman Vieira, the CDBG Invoices for the following are approved for payment on a unanimous voice vote:
1. $2917 - Pawtucket Day Nursery
2. $2179 - V.N.S.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES ARE LAID ON THE TABLE UNTIL THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 7, 1991:
Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 1500, "Yard and Garage Sales" (Removing Signs and Penalties)
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, and Repealing Chapter 2173." (Department of Public Works - Traffic Engineer Division)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES ACTING FIRE CHIEF BURNS.
With majority consent of the Council, Acting Fire Chief Burns along with Battalion Chief Forsher, discuss the need for equipment for the Fire Department and submits a report on equipment, costs.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Calista, seconded by Councilman Kinder the request to solicit bids for the following equipment is approved on a unanimous voice vote and the Report is ordered filed:
Ladder Co.
Engine Co.
It is further requested that the Fire Department furnish to the City Council a prepared financial package to pay for this fire equipment at a estimated cost of $750,000. Also, to send the prepared equipment plan to the Planning Commission for its opinion.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Doyle, seconded by Councilman Calista, the Fire Department is authorized to seek bids to sell the 1937 Fire Truck (Arens Fox) to determine its value on a unanimous voice vote.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Vieira submits the following communications:
Upon Motion made by Councilman Vieira, seconded by Councilman Doyle, the following communications are READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Communications from Richard E. DeLyon, Commander of Police to Council regarding prostitution.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Vieira submits the following communication:
Friendship Gardens
50/50 Sidewalk Program
Gas Car System
IBM Computer Purchase - School Department
Upon Motion made by Councilman Vieira, seconded by Councilman Doyle, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REQUESTS ARE APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Joseph Roque, Purchasing Agent, requesting approval regarding the following:
Friendship Gardens
50/50 Sidewalk Program
Gas Car System
IBM Computer Purchase - School Department
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Vieira submits the following communication:
Upon Motion made by Councilman Vieira, seconded by Councilman Doyle, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REQUEST TO HIRE TEMPORARY HELP IS APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Robert O’Neill, Tax Assessor to Martin Joyce, Personnel Director (Request for Temporary Replacement for the Tax Assessor)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Vieira submits the following communication:
Upon Motion made by Councilman Vieira seconded by Councilman Doyle the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REQUEST TO PURCHASE A PUMP IN THE AMOUNT OF $3950 IS APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
Request from Ron Leito, Public Works Department for purchase of pump in the amount of $3950.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Vieira seconded by Councilman Doyle the meeting is adjourned at five thirty-five o’clock p.m.