City Council, April 8, 1992.
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, April 8, 1992, at eight five o’clock p.m. All the members are present except Councilor Doyle and President Barry presides.
The reading of the records of March 25, 26, 1992, are dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor 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 COUNCILOR CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Calista, seconded by Councilor Vieira, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to former Mayor Dennis M. Lynch, forwarding to him letter from Jim Kulczycki, regarding the Adopt-a-Park Program and the Time Square Park in Pawtucket.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Vieira, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Robert E. Metivier, requesting that he notify the City Council prior to paying any of the bills relating to the plumbing work done by Mr. Geiselman in the Municipal Court Judge’s Chambers.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Robert E. Metivier, asking what checks and balances the Administration uses to insure that all purchases are properly approved.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR KINDER.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Kinder, seconded by Councilors Rabbitt and Calista is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Norman Taylor, Supervisor of Cemeteries, asking why the City rents back-hoes to be used at funerals when the City currently owns two of its own.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Calista, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Robert E. Metivier, requesting that he review the purchasing procedures now being used by the City, and especially the emergency purchasing procedures, as they relate to the City Charter.
The Council would like him to take whatever corrective action is necessary to bring city procedures in line with the Charter.
Also, Councilor Clement would like an explanation on each emergency purchase from January 6, 1992, to the present.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Calista, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Councilor James E. Doyle, Chairman of the Finance Committee, requesting that the Finance Committee commence immediately with a study on tax synchronization, so that legislation may be prepared for this General Assembly Session to get the referendum question on the ballot in November.
The Council would like the Committee to meet with the Administration and any finance or bonding officials they deem necessary.
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Communication from Richard E. DeLyon, Commander of Police, to John J. Barry, III, President of the Pawtucket City Council. (Images Night Club, 53 East Avenue)
Communication from Kevin J. Shea, Executive Director of Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency, to John J. Barry, III, President of the Pawtucket City Council. (Modification to the Redevelopment Plan - Request for Public Hearing) is Read and Ordered File.
THE CLERK IS INSTRUCTED TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 6, 1992, AT 8:00 PM.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Vieira, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Kevin J. Shea, Executive Director, Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency, and Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to ask what the plans are for the Peerless Building after it is purchased by the Redevelopment Agency.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Calista, seconded by Councilor Moran, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Kevin J. Shea, Executive Director, Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency, regarding the Branch Street Development proposed by OMNI Developers. In light of the recent newspaper reports regarding possible kickbacks on that project, the Council would like to know the status of that development and would like the Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency to put an immediate halt to the Project.
The Council would also like to know what the plans are for marketing that property in the future.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Vieira, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to John T. Gannon, Esq., Acting City Solicitor, asking what action, if any, is being taken to stop former Mayor Sarault from receiving a city pension; especially in light of the recent Supreme Court ruling regarding Judge Almeida’s pension.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Calista, seconded by Councilor Clement, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Monique Renaud, Chairperson of the Pawtucket Charter Review Commission, regarding the letter the Commission recently sent to the members of the City Council. The Council would like the Commission to site specific instances of Charter violations they believe the Council has committed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Clement, seconded by Councilor Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Raymond W. Houle, Jr., Director of Administration, requesting written assurance that the Barton Street Area will not be left out of the "Weed and Seed" Program in the City of Pawtucket.
THE PUBLIC HEARING ON Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Edward J. and Pearl Martin d/b/a Back Street, 71 Lupine Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 7, Lot 353, to keep a shop for purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used clothing, furniture and miscellaneous merchandise, IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Star Auto Sales Inc., 512 York Avenue, Tax Assessor’s Plat 28, Lot 1006, 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# 30124 & 40105
Speaking in favor is Anthony Salvatore, 900 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett, RI. and Robert Albanese, 103 Paul Street, Providence, RI.
Mr. Salvatore states that he has been in the Auto Business for 12 years, 10 years of which has been in North Providence.
Mr. Salvatore states that he is moving from 1931 Smith Street, North Providence to 512 York Avenue, Pawtucket. The building has been abandoned for some time and he is revamping it. He owns the building with his nephew, who is not part of the business.
Mr. Salvatore states that he paid $14,000 in back taxes on the building. This location is zoned for this business, and most of his business is wholesale.
Mr. Salvatore states that in North Providence he displayed 10–20 cars, but does not intend to display as many cars in Pawtucket.
Mr. Salvatore states that he will have a two employees. He will do repairs on his own cars only. He will use part of the building for offices, possibly renting part of the building to other businesses.
Mr. Salvatore states that he has 5–6 parking spaces lined out on his property. He will display the majority of cars inside the building. There will be no car auctions.
Mr. Salvatore states that he plans to have a low impact on neighborhood.
He will add an additional garage door to get into the garage area.
Councilor Rabbitt states that there are two legal parking spaces on the property.
Speaking in opposition is William Rogers, 498 York Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Mr. Rogers states that there was trouble with the previous owner. He states that there is a traffic problem and there is no parking available. He is also concerned about the ownership of the building. He lives next to the Cala Fruit Juice Co.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is Closed.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Calista, the following petition is LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Star Auto Sales Inc., 512 York Avenue, Tax Assessor’s Plat 28, Lot 1006, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobiles and repairing the same. LIC# 30124 & 40105
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Calista, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mike Burns, Traffic Engineer, requesting that he inspect 512 York Avenue to determine the number of legal parking spaces at that location.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Clement, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Frank Rendine, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, asking if an auto repair shop and used auto sales dealership is a permitted use in a manufacturing open zone at 512 York Avenue.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CEMETERY COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING 92-H 7883 "AN ACT RELATING TO COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES".
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Calista, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Robert E. Metivier, requesting an explanation of the legislation 92-H 7883 "AN ACT RELATING TO COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES", in light of the Resolution in support of this Bill, which he sponsored.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Bray introduces the following entitled resolution:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - Councilors Bray, Calista, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Abstains - President Barry, Councilors Clement and Kinder.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BY-LAWS OF THE PAWTUCKET SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION TASK FORCE.
Council President John J. Barry, III, Abstains based on his statement that "Member of the Task Force Board" (report filed)
Councilor Brenda J. Clement Abstains based on her statement that "I am a Member of the Task Force" (report filed)
Councilor J. Raymond Kinder Abstains based on his statement that "Member of the Task Force" (report filed)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Bray introduces to following entitled resolution:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilors Calista and Clement, the following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Kinder, Moran, 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 Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Kinder, Moran, 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 Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Kinder, Moran, 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 Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Kinder, Moran, 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 Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Kinder, Moran, 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 Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Kinder, Moran, 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 Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - Councilor Kinder.
The following Ordinance is read for the first time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2167 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET REGULATING THE LICENSING OF MOBILE PREPARED FOOD VENDORS. (Fees - Persons 65 years/Veterans)
The following Ordinance is read for the first time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
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. (Deputy Registrar Board of Canvassers, Registrar of Board of Canvassers)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR KINDER.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Kinder, seconded by Councilor Moran, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Martin E. Joyce, Director of Human Resources, requesting an explanation of exactly what the ordinance entitled "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.’" (Deputy Registrar Board of Canvassers, Registrar of Board of Canvassers) will do; e.g. will it add personnel to the Board of Canvassers?.
The following Ordinance is read for the first time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD DECEMBER 18, 1991, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND REPEALING CHAPTER 2197.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 2063 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED "INSTALLATION OF A PANIC BUTTON SYSTEM IN BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS OPERATING BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 11:00 P.M. AND 5:00 A.M."
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vieira introduces the following entitled ordinance:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2174 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES OF THE HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND REPEALING CHAPTER 2145." (Acting City Solicitor)
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the following Ordinance is Laid on the Table on a unanimous voice vote:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2174 OF THE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES OF THE HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND REPEALING CHAPTER 2145." (Acting City Solicitor)
THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FOR FIRST PASSAGE TO READ AS AMENDED:
ORDINANCE ENTITLED "FREEZE ON HIRING," INCLUDING THE TITLE AMENDED TO READ:
ORDINANCE ENTITLED "DEPARTMENT HIRING CAP"
Be it ordained by the City of Pawtucket as follows:
SECTION 1. each department of the City of Pawtucket as listed herein including police and fire department shall not hire any additional employees full or part-time, "seasonal", "summer", or "temporary" without the prior approval of and/or amendment to this Ordinance by the City Council.
SECTION 2. each department of the City of Pawtucket as listed herein shall not hire any Temporary employees’s unless it is to temporarily fill the position of an authorized permanent employee’s leave of absence.
SECTION 3. each department of the City of Pawtucket as listed herein shall not hire any Temporary employee for a longer period than the said employee that he or she is replacing returns to regular employment or for a period no longer than five months and twenty nine days, which ever occurs first.
SECTION 4. That each temporary position currently listed in this ordinance be automatically removed when the position is no longer required.
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| TEMPS | PERMS |
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| Office of the Mayor |
| 6 | 180,417.12 |
| Office of the City Clerk |
| 13 | 256,058.08 |
| Probate Court |
| 1 | 13,001.04 |
| Board of Canvassers |
| 5 | 98,289.00 |
| Finance Division |
| 3 | 106,766.92 |
| Accounting Division |
| 8 | 174,688.36 |
| Collection Division |
| 10 | 215,829.14 |
| Purchasing Division |
| 5 | 129,222.95 |
| Law Department |
| 5 | 143,044.72 |
| Department of Public Works |
| 4 | 120,510.10 |
| City Engineer |
| 3 | 66,198.23 |
| Public Library |
| 28 | 483,651.29 |
| Public Welfare | 1 | 3 | 71,000.00 |
| Civil Preparedness |
| 1 | 31,634.72 |
| Personnel |
| 4 | 123,519.76 |
| Office of the Tax Assessor | 1 | 7 | 201,056.83 |
| Municipal Court |
| 3 | 46,582.63 |
| Data Processing | 1 | 8 | 224,332.57 |
| Planning and Redevelopment |
| 3 | 102,161.43 |
| Housing Standards |
| 4 | 84,936.21 |
| Zoning and Code Enforcement | 1 | 7 | 175,092.18 |
| Highway |
| 20 | 416,220.61 |
| Equipment Maintenance |
| 9 | 188,572.88 |
| Department of Sewer and Sanitatin | 1 | 10 | 219,183.92 |
| Incinerator |
| 1 | 18,070.82 |
| Refuse Collection | 1 | 24 | 511,262.03 |
| Cemetery Division | 1 | 4 | 82,856.31 |
| Parks |
| 26 | 541,889.99 |
| Public Buildings | 1 | 5 | 130,303.79 |
| Maintenance Department |
| 15 | 280,704.61 |
| Traffic Division |
| 10 | 208,183.28 |
| Streets / Bridges |
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| Street cleaning and Snow Removal | 1 | 9 | 179,569.88 |
| Recreation |
| 20 | 425,249.08 |
| Police Department |
| 146 | 4,281,060.00 |
| Police Civilians |
| 29 | 648,608.51 |
| Fire Department |
| 146 | 4,361,436.00 |
| Fire Civilians | 2 | 5 | 140,632.89 |
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| 11 | 610 | 15,681,179.88 |
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the AMENDMENT to the Ordinance Entitled "Ordinance Entitled `Freeze on Hiring’" is passed on a Roll Call Vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
The following Ordinance is read for the first time AS AMENDED, and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
ORDINANCE ENTITLED "DEPARTMENT HIRING CAP" (formerly known as "Ordinance Entitled ‘Hiring Freeze")
THE FOLLOWING LICENSES WERE LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD MARCH 25, 1992 AND ARE AGAIN TAKEN UP AND ARE AGAIN LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE (RENEWAL)
*Garcia’s Auto Sales Inc., 192 Pine St LIC#30049
*Garcia’s Auto Sales Inc. 192 Pine St LIC#40044
STIPULATIONS
*Garcia’s Auto Sales Inc., 192 Pine St. LIC# 30049 & 40044 - GRANTED WITH STIPULATIONS:
1. KEEP THE ESTABLISHMENT CLEAN.
2. ALL TAXES MUST BE PAID IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SIGNED AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF COLLECTIONS.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Moran, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Garcia’s Auto Sales, Inc., requesting that he attend a pre-council session scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, 1992, in the City Council Chamber.
The purpose of this session is to discuss his applications for renewal of second hand shop and auto repair shop licenses.
THE FOLLOWING LICENSES WERE LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD MARCH 25, 1992, AND ARE AGAIN TAKEN UP AND ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE:
Front Street Auto, Inc. (formerly Ralph Welch d/b/a Front Street Auto Sales) 205 Front Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 205, Lots 584 and 585. LIC# 30119 & 40106
AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE, SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE AND JUNK LICENSE:
Front Street Auto Salvage, Inc., (formerly Ralph Welch d/b/a Front Street Auto Salvage) 170 Front Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 20, Lot 13. LIC #30120 #40105 #60004
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following communication:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Vieira the following communication is Read and Ordered Filed.
Communication from Frank A. Rendine, P.E., Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, to Council President John J. Barry, III, and to Members of the City Council. (170 and 205 Front Street)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Clement, seconded by Councilor Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication Frank Rendine, Director Zoning and Code Enforcement, requesting that he re-inspect Front Street one month after the last inspection and report back to the Council, either in writing or in person, to let them know what progress is being made at this location.
THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION IS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGE IN TIMES, Thur 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sun 11 am - 9:00 p.m., on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Clement, Calista and Moran.
Noes - 0
Abstains - Councilors Kinder, Rabbitt and Vieira.
CARNIVAL
Petition of Pawtucket Fire Works Committee, (property owners within 100 feet of the location of the proposed carnival site have been notified by mail) for license to conduct Carnival at McCoy Stadium Parking Lot on Thur - Sun of May 28, 29, 30 31, 1992 from 11 AM - 11 PM LIC #766M
Councilor John Q. Calista, Jr., Abstains based on his statement that "I am Chairman of the Council Fireworks Committee" (report filed)
Councilor J. Raymond Kinder Abstains based on his statement that "Member of the Fireworks Committee" (report filed)
Councilor William D. Vieira, Sr., Abstains based on his statement that "Member of the Fireworks Committee - sponsoring Carnival" (report filed)
Upon Motion made by Councilor Clement, seconded by Councilor Kinder the following Petition for the Carnival is DEFEATED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - Councilors Clement and Kinder.
Noes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Abstain - Councilor Calista.
CARNIVAL
Latin American Association (property owners within 100 feet of the location of the proposed carnival site have been notified by mail) for license to conduct Carnival at McCoy Stadium Parking Lot Fri-Sun June 26, 27, 28, 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM LIC#769M
The following application for License is STRICKEN FROM THE DOCKET WITHOUT PREJUDICE, at the request of Attorney Michael Devane, Attorney representing Applicant:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)
El Nido Ltd. (transfer from Arcadia Enterprises Inc d/b/a Galateo) 210 Dexter Street LIC#252
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP LICENSES (ALL RENEWALS)
Central Auto Radiator Inc. 188 Pine Street LIC#30022
Domenic S Coccia Jr. d/b/a Coccia Brothers Auto Sales 626 Main Street LIC#30024
PUBLIC LAUNDRY
Kapoor Inc d/b/a Tidy Mom (transfer from Dewit Negash d/b/a Tidy Mom) 11 Benefit Street LIC#34
RETAIL JUNK (RENEWAL)
John S. Lussier d/b/a John’s Salvage Company, 32 Wood Street LIC #50001
SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES (ALL RENEWALS)
B & B Cycle and Sports Inc. 541 Power Road LIC#4005
Broadway Furniture Co. 222 High Street LIC#40011
Domenic S Coccia Jr. d/b/a Coccia Brothers Auto Sales 626 Main Street LIC#40021
Roger Lefebvre d/b/a Newport Antiques, 816 Newport Avenue LIC#40054
Phyl-Top Inc. d/b/a Mr. Tux 127 School Street LIC#40077
SUNDAY SALES (FIRST CLASS)
Woons Inc. d/b/a Lincon Dairy and Convenience (transfer from Dairy Mart East Inc.) 614 Central Avenue LIC#20079
SUNDAY SALES (FIRST CLASS) RENEWAL
Newport Avenue Donuts Inc. 188 Main Street LIC#20054
SUNDAY SALES (FIRST CLASS) NEW
Elizabeth’s New Red Apple Deli Market Inc. 601 Smithfield Avenue LIC#2003
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)
Woons Inc. d/b/a Lincon Dairy and Convenience (transfer from Dairy Mart East Inc.) 614 Central Avenue LIC#254
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
SUNDAY SALES (SECOND CLASS) NEW
Shasin Patel and Sanjay Patel 587 Armistice Boulevard LIC#20119
THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE STRICKEN FROM THE DOCKET ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT
Chosen Children Foundation for license to conduct Baseball Card Benefit Show in Leroy Theater/or Depot Flea Market 66 Broad Street/360 Broad Street DATE PENDING - LATE IN JUNE LIC#770
Chosen Children Foundation for license to conduct Concert "The Guess Who" in Leroy Theater 66 Broad Street Fri Aug 7 1992 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 9:30 PM - 11:00 pm AND POSSIBILITY OF THIRD CONCERT LIC#771
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Eric Cotnori - No amount specified
Ceola Dunne - $304.64
Althea Thelma Laprey - $947.11
Overhead Door Company of Providence, Inc. - $15,000.00 +71.55
Mona Rizk - $166.47
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, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Claim of John B. Santos, in the amount of $76.00
Claim of Steven S. Ferioli, in the amount of $805.00
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 LEGAL DEPARTMENT:
Claim of Keith Flanagan, by Attorney Joseph Palmieri, in the amount of $25,000.00
Claim of Mary E. Kearns, by Attorney Joseph Palmieri, in the amount of $3,000.00
Claim of Tanya Laythe, by Attorney Paul A. D’Oliveira, in the amount of $250,000.00
Claim of William R. Levesque, by Attorney Michael F. Horan, in the amount of $30,000.00
Claim of Sandra Nary, by Attorney Stephen M. Rappoport, in the amount of $10,000.00
Claim of Joan Pierson, by Attorney Robert D. Goldberg, in the amount of $1,000,000.00
Claim of Michael A. Rossi, Sr., in the amount of $2,097.70
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE DENIED - CLAIMANT TO CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:
Claim of Russell Boullard, in the amount of $695.25
Claim of Lynn Siuzdak, in the amount of $85.65
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED - CLAIMANT TO CONTACT SCHOOL DEPARTMENT:
Claim of Environmental Safety Design, by Attorney Timothy J. Dodd, in the amount of $10,550.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE DENIED - CLAIMANT TO CONTACT THE WATER SUPPLY BOARD:
Claim of Pauline Farrow, by Attorney Frederic C. Crowley, in the amount of $100,000.00
Claim of Sherry Fontaine, by General Accident Insurance, in the amount of $501.20
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED:
Claim of Daniel Nason in the amount of $102.00
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Calista, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Robert E. Metivier, regarding the recently completed early retirement program. Councilor Rabbitt would like to know the following:
1. The number of employees who took the early retirement option.
2. The salary range for each of these positions.
3. What departments and what positions did these people hold.
4. What is the projected savings from the early retirement program.
5. Which of the positions will be refilled.
6. Were any of the retirees on workers compensation; if they were, how do these benefits which they have gained, mesh with their worker’s compensation benefits.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Clement, seconded by Councilor Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Robert E. Metivier, regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act. Councilor Clement wants to know whether the Council will be able to use City Hall for meetings while the elevator is out of service due to the change to an automatic elevator.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Clement, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to James Kulczycki, Director of Parks, requesting that he put together a list of potential city-owned locations at which carnivals can take place, other than McCoy Stadium.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt the meeting is adjourned at eleven o’clock p.m.