City Council, July 22, 1992.
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, July 22, 1992, at eight two o’clock p.m. All the members are present and President Barry presides.
The reading of the records of July 8, 1992, is dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES AT 8:05 P.M. TO CONVENE AS THE BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 8:25 P.M.
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:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Calista introduces the following Communication:
Communication from Paul King, President, Fraternal Order of Police to John Barry, President, City Council. (Legal Representation)
Upon Motion made by Councilor Calista, seconded by Councilor Clement, the following Communication is Read and Ordered Filed:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Calista seconded by Councilor Doyle is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Raymond W. Houle, Jr., in his capacity as Public Safety Director, regarding the use of Attorney Jeffrey W. Kasle by the Police Department. In particular, the Council wants to know why the Police Department is using Mr. Kasle and not the City Solicitor’s Office; how much his legal services have cost the City; and how this Firm was picked; i.e., did it go out to bid.
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 prepare a Press Release asking for volunteers to serve on the School Management Study.
THE CLERK IS INSTRUCTED TO PREPARE THE PROPER RESOLUTION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A SEWER UNDER POMMENVILLE STREET.
THE CLERK IS FURTHER INSTRUCTED TO REQUEST THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT TO NOTIFY THE ABUTTERS ON POMMENVILLE STREET OF THEIR ASSESSMENTS AND TO ALSO INCLUDE THEIR TELEPHONE NUMBER IN THE LETTER IN CASE THE PROPERTY OWNER WOULD NEED TO CONTACT THEM FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of James Coccia d/b/a C & D Auto Sales, 80 Conant Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 45, Lot 333, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobiles, which was advertised for a hearing at this time is taken up: LIC#40027
Speaking in favor is James Coccia, 5 Hawthorne Street, North Providence, RI.
Mr. Coccia states that he will deal in auto sales only, mostly wholesale. Ten cars, at the most, will be kept inside. The hours of operations will be 9:00 a.m. until 5 - 6 p.m.
There will be no auto body work or auto repair work and there is adequate parking for customers.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is closed.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilors Kinder and Calista, the following application is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of James Coccia d/b/a C & D Auto Sales, 80 Conant Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 45, Lot 333, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobiles, LIC#40027
Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Elite Repeat, 431 Benefit Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 12, Lot 1, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used clothing, which was advertised for a hearing at this time is taken up: LIC#40056
Speaking in favor is Delta Croome, 30 Hillside Avenue, Rehoboth, MA.
Ms. Croome states that she will run the business herself. She states that she had a similar store in Seekonk eight years ago. The hours will be 10 AM - 6 PM and 10 AM - 8 PM, Thursdays and Fridays.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is Closed.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following application is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Elite Repeat, 431 Benefit Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 12, Lot 1, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used clothing, LIC#40056.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHICH WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD JULY 8, 1992, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution should reflect the exclusion of Xey Corporation in the amounts to be determined by the Tax Assessor.
on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, and Vieira.
Noes - Councilor Rabbitt.
The following resolution is LAID ON THE TABLE until the first City Council meeting in November, 1992, following the General Election, on a unanimous voice vote:
RESOLUTION URGING THE PAWTUCKET DELEGATION TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO SUPPORT THE CANDIDACY OF JOHN HARWOOD AS SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE.
The following Resolution is Read and Passed on a Roll Call Vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, 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 Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt, and Vieira.
Noes - 0
THE PROPERTY COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT:
ADD: between Newport Avenue and Grand Avenue, after the words "Bordered by Hasbro Corporation."
on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt, and Vieira.
Noes - 0
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROPERTY COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt, and Vieira.
Noes - 0
ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET. (City Solicitor)
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, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt, and Vieira.
Noes - 0
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 Hague & Sahady requesting an update on the status of the Fiscal Year 1991 City Audit.
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 Metivier requesting the following:
1. A Status Report on the RIPEC Study, including when the Council can expect to see a final copy.
2. A Status Report on the new elevator, including when this work will begin so that preparations can be made to hold Council meetings at another location.
3. A Status Report on the Slater Park parking situation. Councilor Clement wants the Council to be kept informed on this matter and is requesting that the Administration move expeditiously to put a plan in place because this is the busiest time of year for the park.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
The following Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Clement, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a Communication to Mayor Metivier requesting that he obtain from Jim Kulczycki a detailed maintenance plan on Slater Park, by sections, as outlined in a map which is being provided. Specifically, what has been done in each area, what equipment is needed to maintain the area, and the number of workers, hours and dollars needed to maintain each section of the Park. Councilor Rabbitt wants this detailed enough to show what is being done during each working hour of the day, Monday through Sunday, as far as work assignments go.
Further, the Council is requesting a response by September 1, 1992. Further, failure to provide this information by this date will result in a Motion by Councilor Rabbitt to close the Park.
Also included in this Motion is a reference to two tennis courts at Jenks and three at School Street which do not have any nets. The Council is requesting that either nets be put up as soon as possible, or that the courts be ripped out.
The following ordinance which is read for the second time, is LAID ON THE TABLE on a voice vote, COUNCILOR MORAN VOTES NO:
ORDINANCE RELATING TO ALCOHOL TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE HOLDERS. (AS AMENDED)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a Communication to Jack Gannon, City Solicitor, requesting a legal opinion on an ordinance entitled "ORDINANCE RELATING TO ALCOHOL TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE HOLDERS, AS AMENDED." Specifically, the Council wants to know if an amendment proposed by Councilor Rabbitt which would exclude current holders of a Class A liquor license from the provisions of this ordinance is legal regarding the following:
1. Is it legal to discriminate between current Class A license holders who would be excluded from the ordinance, and new Class A license holders who would be included in the ordinance.
2. Is it legal to discriminate in such a way as to provide grandfather rights to current Class A license holders while not giving grandfather rights to current liquor license holders of other classes.
COUNCILOR BRAY LEAVES THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT NINE NINE O’CLOCK P.M.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Robbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2259 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET. (Fire Department Clerk)
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
COUNCILOR BRAY RETURNS AT NINE SIXTEEN O’CLOCK P.M.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vieira submits the bids received at the bid opening held at Fleet National Bank, on July 22, 1992, as follows:
| BIDDER | AMOUNT | RATE | PREMIUM | AMOUNT WON |
| A.H. Williams | $6,270,000 | 3.42 | $155 |
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| Chemical Bank | 6,270,000 | 3.42 | 169 | 5,270,000 |
| Citizens Trust | 500,000 | 3.34 | 18 | 500,000 |
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| 500,000 | 3.39 | 18 | 500,000 |
| Fleet Securities | 6,270,000 | 3.44 | 4 |
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| Shawmut Bank | 6,270,000 | 3.44 | 26 |
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| State Street Bank | 6,270,000 | 3.43 | 0 |
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With majority consent of the Council, the following communication submitted by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
| BIDDER | AMOUNT | RATE | PREMIUM |
| Citizens Trust Co. | $ 500,000 | 3.34 | 18.00 |
| Citizens Trust Co. | 500,000 | 3.39 | 18.00 |
| Chemical Bank | 5,270,000 | 3.42 | 142.04 |
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
| BIDDER | AMOUNT | RATE | PREMIUM |
| Citizens Trust Co. | $ 500,000 | 3.34 | 18.00 |
| Citizens Trust Co. | 500,000 | 3.39 | 18.00 |
| Chemical Bank | 5,270,000 | 3.42 | 142.04 |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Calista, seconded by Councilor Doyle, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a Communication to Jack Rahill, Director of Finance, requesting that he work diligently to refinance all of the City’s lease purchase agreements and bonded indebtedness to try to match the very low interest rates received at the sale of BANS which was approved by the Council at this meeting.
Communication from Laurent Beauchamp and Christopher Auclair, to Pawtucket City Council. (Name change from Laurent Beauchamp and Christopher auclair d/b/a Louis Auto Repair, to Laurent Beauchamp and Christopher Auclair d/b/a Brake Shop Plus Inc.) is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REQUEST TO CHANGE THE TRADE NAME ONLY IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
THE FOLLOWING PETITION WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD JULY 8, 1992, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS DENIED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE
Steven Parkinson d/b/a Car Care Center, 274 Broadway, LIC#30074
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD JULY 8, 1992, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) NEW
Benefit Street Pub Inc., 433 1/2 Benefit Street, LIC#258
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 Commander Richard DeLyon, Police Department, requesting that he attend a pre-council meeting on August 5, 1992, to discuss coverage of the City by the Police Department.
Councilor Moran states that he is concerned to learn that one police patrol car was removed from the East side of the City and reassigned to the West side of the City. Several Councilors have concerns as to whether or not there is sufficient coverage of the area between Armistice Boulevard and Benefit Street, with the reassignment of this vehicle.
Further, the Council is also requesting that the Commander bring a map of the City to show how coverage is assigned.
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)
Victoria Amaral d/b/a Indian Lounge (Narragansett Cafe) transfer from Berta P. Amaral, 435 York Avenue and 190 Columbus Avenue, LIC#260
THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR LICENSE IS LAID ON THE TABLE UNTIL THE LIQUOR LICENSE IS READVERTISED FOR A PUBLIC HEARING:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)
Phyllis A Blanchette & Steven Montaquila d/b/a Bootlegger’s Saloon (transfer from Voutena Inc d/b/a Bootlegger’s Saloon), 852–856 Newport Avenue, LIC#261
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, for license to conduct Annual Church Festival, 97 Walcott Street - Parking Lot, an Saturday, August 15, 1992 and Sunday August 16, 1992 at Noon - 10:00 PM. LIC#789M
BINGO (RENEWALS)
Blackstone Valley Chapter RIARC, Dunnell Lane East, MONDAYS 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM LIC#C0001
Darlington American Little League, Dunnell Lane East, TUESDAYS 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM LIC#C0003
Darlington Braves Inc., 92 East Avenue, SUNDAYS 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM LIC#C0004
Pawtucket Babe Ruth League Inc., Dunnell Lane East, SATURDAYS 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM LIC#C0009
*Pawtucket Citizens for Education, Inc., 92 East Avenue, FRIDAYS 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM LIC#C0005
*COUNCILOR KINDER ABSTAINS
RI Toreadors Jr. Drum & Bugle Corps., 345 Barton Street, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM LIC#C0006
FLEA MARKET LICENSE (RENEWAL)
People’s Exchange Inc., d/b/a People’s Exchange, 560 Mineral Spring Avenue, LIC#858
PIGEON LOFT (RENEWALS)
Raymond Charpentier, 104 County Street, LIC#D0001
Frank Federighi, 177 Division Street, LIC#D0002
John Quilitzsch, 854 Cottage Street, LIC#D0005
PUBLIC LAUNDRY (RENEWAL)
James Andrew d/b/a Spring Cleaners and Coin Laundry, 465 Mineral Spring Avenue, LIC#A0024
Manuel Machado d/b/a Clover Laundry by permanent receiver Louis A. Geremia (CA 91–8690), 609 Main Street, LIC#A0018
PRIVATE DETECTIVE (RENEWAL)
Neil J. McGrath III, 542 Central Avenue, LIC#123
*THE FOLLOWING BOND IS APPROVED, SURETY NAMED IS ACCEPTED:
Neil J. McGrath III, surety - Western Surety Company.
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Harvard Community Health Plan, RE: Connie Terino - $85.00
Connie Terino - $473.70
Eugene Fernandes - $60.00
Candice Satti - $26,506.21
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Rabbitt introduces the following Communication:
Communication from Karen Kolek, Esq., to Frank A. Rendine, Director Zoning & Code Enforcement. (Conduct of United Paper Stock Company, 33 India Street.)
Upon Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following Communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a Communication to Frank Rendine, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, requesting that he respond to the Communication from Karen Kolek.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilors Calista and Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a Communication to Daniel Fanning, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, requesting a copy of the Maintenance Plan the Department has for taking care of Route 95, especially the Northern portion of the Interstate which encompasses Pawtucket. The Council wants to know when litter and grass cutting crews will be in this area cleaning up so that the Northern part of the Interstate looks as beautiful as the Section in South County.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a Communication to Jim Kulczycki, Director of Parks requesting that he canvass the other 38 cities and towns by phone to ask for a written copy of their rules and regulations for use of city and town parks, including ball fields.
PRESIDENT BARRY REQUESTS THE CLERK TO SEND A COMMUNICATION TO MAYOR METIVIER REGARDING AN ARTICLE IN THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL WHICH STATED THAT DUNNELL PARK IS THE NEW HOME OF THE SEMI-PROFESSIONAL TEAM, THE BUCCANEERS.
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 Jim Kulczycki, Director of Parks, regarding vandalism in City parks. The Council wants to know if he has formulated any proposals to prevent vandalism in the future; what the status of the City parks is as of today regarding vandalism; and what actions, if any, the Council can take to help in his efforts to prevent vandalism in the future.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the meeting is adjourned at nine forty o’clock p.m.