City Council, February 19, 1992.
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, February 19, 1992, at eight five o’clock p.m. All the members are present except Councilor Calista and President Barry presides.
The reading of the records of February 5, 1992, is 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.
C. Communication from John H. Chafee, United States Senator, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (N.C.I.C. Verification Officer) is Read and Ordered Filed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to John W. Tomlinson, Chief of Police, regarding the letter from Senator Chafee, for his comments regarding the N.C.I.C. Verification Officer.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Clement, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Raymond W. Houle, Jr., Director of Administration, requesting a copy of the Legal opinion regarding the replacement of Mr. Walsh as a Commissioner of the Pawtucket Housing Authority.
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 James Kulczycki, Director of Parks, requesting that he attend a pre-council session of the Pawtucket City Council on Wednesday, March 11, 1992, to discuss the contract for the resurfacing of the Slater Park tennis courts.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Moran, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Ronald Leitao, Acting Supervisor - Public Works Operations, requesting that he take a look at the tennis courts in Slater Park and evaluate the work which was recently done to improve them.
THE FOLLOWING MATTER IS TAKEN UP:
Communication from Alido Baldera, President, Latin American Association, to City Council. (Use of the ground facilities at the McCoy Stadium)
Mr. Baldera discusses the application with the Council.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Moran the request to use McCoy Stadium is LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote.
Lucie M. Coughlin, 9 Armistice Boulevard (to fill unexpired term of Cristine L. McBurney) Term expires the first Monday in January, 1995, is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
The following nomination, submitted by His Honor, Mayor Robert E. Metivier, for confirmation, is confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
BOARD OF APPEALS
Lucie M. Coughlin, 9 Armistice Boulevard (to fill unexpired term of Cristine L. McBurney) Term expires the first Monday in January, 1995.
Richard G. Riendeau, 34 Blaisdell Avenue (to fill unexpired term of Lucie M. Coughlin) Term expires the first Monday in January, 1993 is Read and Ordered Filed.
The following nomination, submitted by His Honor, Mayor Robert E. Metivier, for confirmation, is confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
BOARD OF APPEALS
Richard G. Riendeau, 34 Blaisdell Avenue (to fill unexpired term of Lucie M. Coughlin) Term expires the first Monday in January, 1993.
Anne [illegible] Farber, 19 Stuart Street (to fill unexpired term of Lucie M. Coughlin) Term expires the first Monday in February, 1994 is Read and Ordered Filed.
The following nomination, submitted by His Honor, Mayor Robert E. Metivier, for confirmation, is confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Anne M. Farber, 19 Stuart Street (to fill unexpired term of Lucie M. Coughlin) Term expires the first Monday in February, 1994.
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, regarding the letter from Save the Park about a sample maintenance program, and requesting his comments on implementing some or all of these provisions into the maintenance program for Slater Park.
Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE of Antonio & Maria Garcia d/b/a Dominican Auto Repair, at 511 Broadway, Tax Assessor’s Plat 8, Lot 187, to keep a shop for repairing automobiles, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is Maria Garcia and Antonio Garcia, 182 Barton Street.
Mrs. Garcia states that there was a repair shop at this location, which is now closed. The establishment is near Broadway Pizza.
Mr. Garcia has experience in the auto repair business.
There will be no painting of cars. The establishment holds 3 cars inside and they have an agreement with Broadway Pizza to use 6 parking spaces in the pizza business parking lot.
The business will be open Monday to Saturday and the hours will be from 8:00 am to 7 pm.
Mrs. Garcia is a United States Citizen and Mr. Garcia has a green card.
There are no other speakers.
The hearing is closed.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Doyle, the following application for license is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE of Antonio & Maria Garcia d/b/a Dominican Auto Repair, at 511 Broadway, Tax Assessor’s Plat 8, Lot 187. LIC #62
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Clement, Doyle, 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 Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Submitted by: Councilor John Q. Calista, Jr. ,Councilor-at-large
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Clement, Doyle, 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 Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Submitted by: Councilor Kevin J. Rabbitt, District Three
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Submitted by: Councilor Kevin J. Rabbitt, District Three
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows.
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Submitted by: Councilor Kevin J. Rabbitt, District Three
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Rabbitt introduces the following entitled resolution:
Submitted by: Councilor Kevin J. Rabbitt, District Three
Upon Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Resolution Opposing 92-H 7373 "An Act Relating to Taxation–Notice of Delinquent Tax."
Submitted by: Councilor Kevin J. Rabbitt, District Three
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES ARE LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
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." (Water Dispatch Clerk (Water Meter Division)) (Clerk II to Clerk II/Water)
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." (NCIC Validation Person)
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." (Computer Operator II) (Superintendent of Equipment Maintenance) (Position of Library Building Maintenance) (Position of System Administrator - Accounting Division)
Ordinance Authorizing the City of Pawtucket to Issue Bonds and Notes in the Sum of Three Million Four-Hundred Ninety Five Thousand ($3,495,000.00) Dollars Providing for the Rehabilitation and Improvements to Public Schools in the City of Pawtucket.
Ordinance Authorizing the City of Pawtucket to Issue Bonds and Notes in the Sum of One Million Two-Hundred Fifty Thousand ($1,250,000.00) Dollars Providing for the Construction of Additions to Public Schools in the City of Pawtucket.
Ordinance Authorizing the City of Pawtucket to Issue Bonds and Notes in the Sum of Five-Hundred Thousand ($500,000.00) Dollars Providing for the Reconstruction and Improvements of Streets and Sidewalks in the City of Pawtucket.
Ordinance Authorizing the City of Pawtucket to Issue Bonds and Notes in the Sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand ($250,000.00) Dollars Providing for the Reconstruction and Improvements of Neighborhood Sewers in the City of Pawtucket.
Ordinance Authorizing the City of Pawtucket to Issue Bonds and Notes in the Sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand ($250,000.00) Dollars Providing for the Construction and Improvements of Storm Drains in the City of Pawtucket.
Communication from Ralph T. Garner, to Members of the Pawtucket City Council, requesting to change the name on the First Class Victualling House License, from Cajun Joe’s Inc. of Pawtucket, to Cajun Joe’s Inc. of Pawtucket d/b/a The Plaza Diner is LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE STRICKEN FROM THE DOCKET ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)
Faria & Associates Inc d/b/a Mario’s (transfer from Voutena Inc. [illegible]/b/a Constantine’s 852-856 Newport Avenue LIC #248 Peter J. Culpo d/b/a Surkont’s Cafe (transfer from Surkont’s Inc d/b/a Surkont’s Cafe) 140-142 Japonica Street LIC #249
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
FLOWER PEDDLER (RENEWAL)
Robert Fromich Res: 224 Suffolk Avenue Pawtucket RI LIC #70
Renata Sczurowski Res: 862 River Avenue Providence RI LIC #74
POOL TABLE (RENEWAL)
Elias Dernikos d/b/a City Line Pizza & Restaurant 592-594 Pawtucket Avenue (1) LIC #12
Geo’s Bar Inc. 945-947 Mineral Spring Avenue (1) LIC #13
PRIVATE DETECTIVE (NEW)
Robert Venturini 33 Sherman Street LIC #141
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)
Dennis J. Lemos d/b/a Pizza Man and Deli (transfer from Pizza Man and Deli) 881 Central Avenue LIC #250
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Environmental Safety Design, Inc. - $10,550.00
Keith Flanagan - $25,000.00
Mary E. Kearns - $3,000.00
Tanya Laythe - $250,000.00
William R. Levesque - $30,000.00
Sandra Nary - $10,000.00
Daniel Nason - $102.00
Steven J. Seeche - $486.17
Nancy L. Smith - $2,686.61
PRESIDENT BARRY SUBMITS TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE RECORD, THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
AD-HOC COMMITTEE TO STUDY ILLEGAL APARTMENT UNITS
Chairman William D. Vieira, Sr.
Brenda J. Clement, 5th District
AD-HOC COMMITTEE TO STUDY ZONING COMPLIANCE
Chairman James E. Doyle
John Q. Calista, 5th District
James J. Pollitt
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Moran, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Robert E. Metivier, requesting information on a program for improving and upgrading the sewers in the Darlington Area.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Doyle, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Gerald J. Pouliot, Acting City Solicitor, requesting that he prepare an ordinance which lists each department in the City, along with the number of employees in each department, and stating that no additional employees, either full or part time, or "seasonal," "summer," or "temporary" employees, will be added to any department without prior approval of the City Council.
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 Jack Rahill, Director of Finance, requesting a response to two letters: one regarding insurance contracts in the City and the second regarding the difference between "Target Based Budgeting" and "Zero Based Budgeting."
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 Gerald J. Pouliot, Acting City Solicitor, requesting a legal opinion as to whether the criteria set out by Ray Houle for hiring crossing guards is legal.
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 Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to ask if he intends to continue using the same criteria for hiring crossing guards that Ray Houle spelled out in his letter dated December 13, 1991.
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 Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Development, requesting a status report on the creation of an Enterprise Zone in Downtown Pawtucket.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the meeting is adjourned at nine forty o’clock p.m.