October 7, 1991 - Special City Council Session

City Council, October 7, 1991

A special session of the City Council is held Monday, October 7, 1991, at three thirty-three o’clock p.m. All the members are present except Councilmembers Barry, Calista, William Lynch, and Rabbitt; President Houle presides.

591      Communication from President Raymond W. Houle, Jr., calling a SPECIAL SESSION of the City Council for Monday, October 7, 1991, at 3:30 PM is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

613      Communication from Gerald J. Pouliot, Assistant City Solicitor to Councilman William J. Lynch. (Nuisance Inspection Fee Ordinance) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

The following ordinance is read for the second time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:

Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt, and Vieira.

Noes - 0

330      CH 2223 Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 1500, "Yard and Garage Sales" (Removing Signs and Penalties)

The following ordinance is read for the second time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:

Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt, and Vieira.

Noes - 0

Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 2069 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket Entitled "An Ordinance Promulgating Rules and Regulations for Approved Tow Companies."

The following ordinance is read for the first time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:

Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt, and Vieira.

Noes - 0

330      CH 2224 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)

Upon recommendation of the Committee on Ordinances, the following ordinance is read for the first time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:

Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt, and Vieira.

Noes - 0

Ordinance Requiring the Registration of Absentee Landlords in the City of Pawtucket, AS AMENDED. the City of Pawtucket, AS AMENDED.

Upon recommendation of the Committee on Ordinances, the following ordinance is read for the first time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:

Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt, and Vieira.

Noes - 0

Ordinance Establishing a Nuisance Inspection Fee.

COUNCILMAN CALISTA ARRIVES AT THREE THIRTY-EIGHT O’CLOCK PM.

THE COUNCIL RECESSES AT 3:52 PM INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTERS, ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt, and Vieira.

Noes - 0

THE COUNCIL RETURNS TO OPEN SESSION AT 4:13 PM.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN VIEIRA.

With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Calista, seconded by Councilmen Rabbitt and Robert Lynch, is passed on a roll call vote, as follows:

Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt, and Vieira.

Noes - 0

THAT A COMMITTEE OF THE CITY COUNCIL BE ESTABLISHED CONSISTING OF PRESIDENT HOULE, COUNCILMEN VIEIRA AND BARRY, TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION OF IMPROPRIETIES INVOLVING CITY EMPLOYEES AND REPORT ANY CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OFFICE AND/OR OTHER INVESTIGATORY BODIES.

President Houle states for the Record that no Council action will be taken on the Bingo License of the Pawtucket Citizens for Education until a report from the Rhode Island State Police is filed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN RABBITT.

With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Rabbitt submits the following communication:

028      Communication from P.E.T.A. (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) to Mr. Richard Goldstein. (Slater Park Zoo)

Upon Motion made by Councilman Rabbitt, seconded by Councilman Kinder, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REFERRED TO THE RECREATION COMMITTEE:

Communication from P.E.T.A. (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) to Mr. Richard Goldstein. (Slater Park Zoo)

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN VIEIRA.

With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Vieira submits the following communication:

028      Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Acting Director of Planning and Development to The Honorable Pawtucket City Council. (Moshassuck Valley Change of Zone)

Upon Motion made by Councilman Vieira, seconded by Councilman Kinder, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:

Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Acting Director Planning and Development to The Honorable Pawtucket City Council. (Moshassuck Valley Change of Zone)

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 SUSPENSION OF LOUIS SIMON, ACTING DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, WITH PAY UNTIL A HEARING IS HELD ON THE MATTER IS RATIFIED.

Upon Motion made by Councilman Vieira, seconded by Councilman Kinder, the meeting is adjourned at four twenty-two o’clock p.m.

October 7, 1991 - Special City Council Session
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