June 10, 1992 - Regular City Council Session

City Council, June 10, 1992.

A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, June 10, 1992, at eight o’clock p.m. All the members are present except Councilor Doyle and President Barry presides.

THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONVENE AS THE PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS.

THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT EIGHT TWENTY-THREE O’CLOCK PM.

COUNCILOR DOYLE ARRIVES AT EIGHT TWENTY-FOUR O’CLOCK PM.

The reading of the records of May 20, June 1, 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:

625      B.         Communication from Raymond W. Houle, Jr., Director of Administration, to Members of the City Council. (Maintenance of the median strip on Armistice Boulevard)

625      E.         Communication from Raymond W. Houle, Jr., Director of Administration, to Members of the City Council. (Pension Review Committee - Detective Bruce Moreau of the Police Department)

625      F.         Communication from Raymond W. Houle, Jr., Director of Administration, to Members of the City Council. (Backhoe)

028      **G.    Communication from Raymond W. Houle, Jr., Director of Administration, to Members of the City Council. (Outside Law Firm)

625      I.          Communication from Serafim Bernardo, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (512 York Avenue)

625      **K.    Communication from Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to John J. Barry, III, President of the Pawtucket City Council. (FY93 Budget)

M.        Communication from Jack Rahill, Finance Director, to Members of the City Council. (Fiscal period from July 1, 1991, through April 30, 1992)

**TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN:

THE COUNCIL RECESSES AT EIGHT TWENTY-SEVEN O’CLOCK PM, TO CONDUCT A MEETING OF THE RECREATION COMMITTEE.

THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT EIGHT FIFTY-THREE O’CLOCK PM.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.

Upon Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Calista, the proposal to renovate the Slater Park Zoo as proposed by the Recreation Committee is Approved and Referred to the Administration for consideration on a roll call vote, as follows:

Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

Abstains - Councilor Clement.

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, informing him of the Council’s approval of the proposal for the Zoo at Slater Park as presented by the Council Recreation Committee and requesting that the Administration prepare a five year financial plan and a five year maintenance plan to go with their decision on the zoo.

1          A.        Communication from Richard E. DeLyon, Commander of Police, to Councilor David P. Moran. (P.A.R.E. Program) is Read and Ordered Filed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.

With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Vieria, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Commander Richard DeLyon, requesting that he and Jack Rahill, Finance Director, attend a pre-council session of the City Council on Wednesday, June 24, 1992, to discuss finding ways to provide the monthly reports on the P.A.R.E. Program that the Council has requested.

625      C.        Communication from Raymond W. Houle, Jr., Director of Administration, to Members of the City Council. (RIPEC Study and the 1991 Audit) is Read and Ordered Filed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.

With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Clement, seconded by Councilor Doyle, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Hague & Sahady, Certified Public Accountants, to express the Council’s deep concern about not having the fiscal year 1991 Audit completed prior to the end of this fiscal year.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.

With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Calista, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Jack Rahill, Director of Finance, to ask if he has given all of the information to the auditors which they need to complete their audit.

625      D.        Communication from Raymond W. Houle, Jr., Director of Administration, to Members of the City Council. (Snack bar) is Read and Ordered Filed.

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 Raymond W. Houle, Jr., Director of Administration, to ask for a breakdown on the costs of moving the Snack Bar to the fourth floor and where the money will come from to pay for the move.

The Council also wants to know if any consideration was given to moving the Snack Bar to the old Switchboard area on the first floor, and what the cost would be for that move.

614      H.        Communication from Peter P. Granieri, Jr., P.E., Acting Director of Public Works, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Inventory - Public Works Equipment) is Read and Ordered Filed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.

With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Peter Granieri, Acting Director of Public Works, asking why there are two vehicles in the Civil Defense Division when there is only one employee in that division.

Illegible J.          Communication from Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to Councilor James E. Doyle. (Synchronization) is Read and Ordered Filed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.

With majority consent of Council, Councilor Doyle introduces the following communication:

Illegible Communication from Councilor James E. Doyle, to Mayor Robert E. Metivier. (Meeting on Synchronization)

Upon Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the following communication is Read and Ordered Filed.

Communication from Councilor James E. Doyle, to Mayor Robert E. Metivier. (Meeting on Synchronization)

614      L.         Communication from Peter P. Granieri, Jr., P.E., Acting Director of Public Works, to Councilor Kevin J. Rabbitt. (Pedestrian Walkway/Newport Avenue, St. Teresa’s Church - Fire Station) is Read and Ordered Filed.

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 Senator William V. Irons and Representative Thomas E. Hodge, regarding a response on the letter from Peter P. Granieri, re: Pedestrian Walkway/Newport Avenue - St. Teresa’s Church - Fire Station.

592      N.        Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Development to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Enterprise Zone Application) is Read and Ordered Filed.

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 Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Development, requesting that each member of the Council receive a copy of the Enterprise Zone application.

7          Communication from Eugene J. Jeffers, P.E., Chief Engineer, Pawtucket Water Supply Board, to Pawtucket City Council. (Proposal Water Transmission Main, Cumberland, RI) is Read and Ordered Filed.

625      Communication from Raymond W. Houle, Jr., Director of Administration, to Members of the City Council. (Ordinance regarding excess noise) is Read and Ordered Filed and Referred to the Ordinance Committee.

THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION IS READ AND ORDERED FILED AND THE REQUEST FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR ROOF REPAIRS TO THE LIBRARY COMPLEX IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

028      Communication from Susan L. Reed, Director of Pawtucket Public Library, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Proposal for roof repair to the library complex)

Upon Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following stipulation is added to the Auto Repair Shop License of L & L Sunoco Inc., 736 Broadway, on a unanimous voice vote:

*STIPULATION

1. No vehicles for sale on the premises at all.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.

With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Rabbitt introduces the following communication:

627      Communication from Michael E. Burns, TE Supervisor, Public Works, to Pawtucket City Council. (Wendell Street "One-Way Traffic Pattern")

Upon Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Calista, the following communication is Read and Ordered Filed, on a unanimous voice vote:

Communication from Michael E. Burns, TE Supervisor, Public Works, to Pawtucket City Council. (Wendell Street "One-Way Traffic Pattern")

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 a one-way sign be placed on Wedell Street.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.

With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following petition:

Illegible Petition to change Appleton Avenue from Broadway to Cole Street into a one-way street.

Upon Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Calista, the following petition is referred to Mike Burns, Traffic Engineer, on a unanimous voice vote:

Petition to change Appleton Avenue from Broadway to Cole Street into a one-way street.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.

With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following petition:

319      Petition requesting that on Grand Avenue, between the hours of 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm, Monday thru Friday, be declared to have "No left turn" from Cottage Street heading West.

Upon Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Calista, the following petition is referred to Mike Burns, Traffic Engineer, on a unanimous voice vote:

Petition requesting that on Grand Avenue, between the hours of 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm, Monday thru Friday, be declared to have "No left turn" from Cottage Street heading West.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.

With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following communication:

590      Communication from Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Placing police officer at the intersections of Cottage Street and Newport Avenue)

Upon Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Calista, the following communication is Read and Ordered Filed on a unanimous voice vote:

Communication from Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Placing police officer at the intersections of Cottage Street and Newport Avenue)

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.

With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Bray introduces the following communication:

590      Communication from Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Pension Review Board and the Commission on Ethics)

Upon Motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following communication is Read and Ordered Filed and the request to begin the terms of appointees on July 1, 1992 is approved on a unanimous voice vote:

Communication from Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Pension Review Board and the Commission on Ethics)

Illegible Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Development, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Pawtucket Comprehensive Plan) is Read and Ordered Filed and the PUBLIC HEARING IS SET FOR JUNE 16, 1992.

580      Communication from His Honor Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the following appointment to the Purchasing Board FOR CONFIRMATION:

John T. Foley, 83 Windsor Road, Pawtucket, RI. (to fill unexpired term of Howard Ballou) 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 Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

PURCHASING BOARD

John T. Foley, 83 Windsor Road, Pawtucket, RI. (to fill unexpired term of Howard Ballou) Term expires the first Monday in January 1994.

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 Howard W. Ballou, to thank him on behalf of the Council for all his years of public service to the City of Pawtucket.

Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Francis Laramee d/b/a Lonsdale Tire & Auto (formerly Antonio Fonseca d/b/a Fonseca’s Auto Repair) 445 Lonsdale Avenue, Tax Assessor’s Plat 45, Lot 387, 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:

Speaking in favor is applicant Francis Laramee, 96 Cowden Street, Central Falls, RI.

Mr. Laramee states that he has been operating at this location for two years under Mr. Fonseca’s License.

Councilor Vieira states that this is illegal.

Mr. Laramee responds that he was unaware of this until the insurance company told him that he is not covered because the license is not under his name. This is why he is changing the name on the license.

Mr. Laramee states that he will clean up the premesis, there will be no change in operation and there will be no auto sales done.

Mr. Laramee states that he will be purchasing the building next year. The hours will be 8:00 am - 5:00 pm or 6:00 pm.

There are no other speakers.

The Hearing is closed.

Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Calista, the following petition is GRANTED with the following Stipulations on a unanimous voice vote:

*STIPULATIONS

1.         No Auto Sales on Premesis.

2.         Hours from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm.

Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Francis Laramee d/b/a Lonsdale Tire & Auto (formerly Antonio Fonseca d/b/a Fonseca’s Auto Repair) 445 Lonsdale Avenue, Tax Assessor’s Plat 45, Lot 387, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobiles and repairing the same. LIC#3003 & 40007

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 clean up the Creative Playground in Slater Park and also make all necessary repairs to the facility.

The Council is requesting that he include the Creative Playground area on the maintenance plan for Slater Park so that it will be included in the regular clean up portion of the plan.

COUNCILOR VIEIRA LEAVES AT 9:51 O’CLOCK PM.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.

With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Clement, seconded by Councilor Bray, is passed on a roll call vote, as follows:

Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder and Moran.

Noes - Councilor Rabbitt.

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Raymond W. Houle, Jr., Director of Administration, regarding the renovations to the Mayor’s Office, the Purchasing Office in the basement, and the Community Relations Office.

Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Daniel Qvarnstron & John McElroy d/b/a D & J Auto Sales, 200 Front Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 20 A Lot 9, 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:

There are no speakers.

The Hearing is closed.

Upon Motion made by Councilor Clement, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the following Petitions are LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:

Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Daniel Qvarnstron & John McElroy d/b/a D & J Auto Sales, 200 Front Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 20 A Lot 9, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobiles and repairing the same. LIC#30096 & 40082

THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD ON MAY 20, 1992, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS AGAIN LAID ON THE TABLE:

RESOLUTION ABATING REAL, PERSONAL AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES, MOTOR VEHICLES TAXES AMOUNTING TO $881, 761.66

COUNCILOR VIEIRA RETURNS AT 10:07 O’CLOCK PM.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.

Upon Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Entire City Council with the recommendation of the City 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

RESOLUTION REDEDICATING THE METROPOLITAN PARK AS "MAYOR LAWRENCE A MCCARTHY PARK".

COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY LEAVES AT 10:16 O’CLOCK PM.

PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE VIEIRA PRESIDES.

The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:

Ayes - President Pro Tempore Vieira, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran and Rabbitt.

Noes - 0

588      RESOLUTION SUPPORTING 92-H 9643 "AN ACT RELATING TO SALES-CRIMINAL TRADING CARDS"

Submitted by: Kevin J. Rabbitt, Councilor District Three

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.

With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Rabbitt introduces the following petition:

327      Petition requesting a 4-Way stop sign at the intersection of Ridgewood Road and Woodhaven Road.

Upon Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following petition is Read and Ordered Filed on a unanimous voice vote:

Petition requesting a 4-Way stop sign at the intersection of Ridgewood Road and Woodhaven Road.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.

Upon Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Bray, the Clerk is instructed to prepare the Ordinance to install a 4-Way stop sign at the intersection of Ridgewood Road and Woodhaven Road.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.

With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Rabbitt introduces the following petition:

473      Petition requesting sewer in Pommenville Street from Campbell Street to Pommenville Street.

Upon Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following petition is referred to Peter P. Granieri, Jr., Acting Director, Public Works, on a unanimous voice vote:

Petition requesting sewer in Pommenville Street from Campbell Street to Pommenville Street.

COUNCILOR BARRY RETURNS AND PRESIDES AT 10:23 O’CLOCK PM.

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

588      RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND APPLAUDING MICHAEL WILDENHAIN FOR HIS ACCOMPLISHMENT AS A DIVISIONAL HONOREE FOR THE 1992 PUBLIC WORKS AWARENESS DAYS.

Submitted by: Kevin J. Rabbitt, Councilor District Three

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

588      RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND APPLAUDING DONALD POIRIER FOR HIS ACCOMPLISHMENT AS A DIVISIONAL HONOREE FOR THE 1992 PUBLIC WORKS AWARENESS DAYS.

Submitted by: Kevin J. Rabbitt, Councilor District Three

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

588      RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND APPLAUDING JOSEPH DOUGHERTY FOR BEING NAMED THE 1992 WAYNE STETSON AWARD WINNER AND FOR HIS ACCOMPLISHMENT AS A DIVISIONAL HONOREE FOR THE 1992 PUBLIC WORKS AWARNESS DAYS.

Submitted by: Kevin J. Rabbitt, Councilor District Three

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

588      RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND APPLAUDING MARIO GASPAR FOR HIS ACCOMPLISHMENT AS A DIVISIONAL HONOREE FOR THE 1992 PUBLIC WORKS AWARENESS DAYS.

Submitted by: Kevin J. Rabbitt, Councilor District Three

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

588      RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND APPLAUDING ED QUINLAN FOR HIS ACCOMPLISHMENT AS A DIVISIONAL HONOREE FOR THE 1992 PUBLIC WORKS AWARENESS DAYS.

Submitted by: Kevin J. Rabbitt, Councilor District Three

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

588      RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND APPLAUDING WILLIE ROGERS FOR HIS ACCOMPLISHMENT AS A DIVISIONAL HONOREE FOR THE 1992 PUBLIC WORKS AWARENESS DAYS.

Submitted by: Kevin J. Rabbitt, Councilor District Three

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

588      RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND APPLAUDING CURT THOMSON FOR HIS ACCOMPLISHMENT AS A DIVISIONAL HONOREE FOR THE 1992 PUBLIC WORKS AWARENESS DAYS.

Submitted by: Kevin J. Rabbitt, Councilor District Three

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

588      RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND APPLAUDING JOSEPH MAGILL FOR HIS ACCOMPLISHMENT AS A DIVISIONAL HONOREE FOR THE 1992 PUBLIC WORKS AWARENESS DAYS.

Submitted by: Kevin J. Rabbitt, Councilor District Three

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

588      RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF RAYMOND VARONE AND APPLAUDING HIS OUTSTANDING WORK ON BEHALF OF THIS COMMUNITY.

Submitted by: James E. Doyle, Councilor District Second

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

588      RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS OF THE PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD TO ALLOW THE TOWN OF CUMBERLAND TO CONSTRUCT A WATER TRANSMISSION LINE FROM MILL STREET, CUMBERLAND TO THE MARSHALL AVENUE PUMPING STATION IN CUMBERLAND.

Submitted by: Council President John J. Barry, III.

COUNCILOR DOYLE LEAVES AT 10:25 O’CLOCK PM.

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

588      RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TOWN OF LINCOLN UNDER THE RHODE ISLAND ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CALISTA.

With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Calista introduces the following:

588      Information regarding Enterprise Zones from Rhode Island Department of Economic Development.

Upon Motion made by Councilor Calista, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following document, is Read and Ordered Filed on a unanimous voice vote:

Information regarding Enterprise Zones from Rhode Island Department of Economic Development.

COUNCILOR DOYLE RETURNS 10:32 O’CLOCK PM.

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

330      CH 2263 ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2194 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ESTABLISHING A MAXIMUM NUMBER OF LIQUOR LICENSES WITHIN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.

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, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - Councilor Kinder.

ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2249 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGARDING PROMPT PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET."

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

330      CH 2264 ORDINANCE ENTITLED CLEARANCE OF VACANT LAND VACANT LOTS AND VACANT FIELDS.

Submitted by: Kevin J. Rabbitt, Councilor District Three

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, Doyle, Moran and Vieira.

Noes - Councilor Kinder and Rabbitt.

ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET. (City Solicitor)

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES ARE LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND REPEALING CHAPTER 2174.

ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND REPEALING CHAPTER 2259.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.

Upon Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilors Clement and Vieira, and upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, Robert J. Uyttebroek, is appointed to the position of City Council Finance Advisor on a roll call vote, as follows:

Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

Robert J. Uyttebroek, 21 Kilburn Avenue, Lincoln, RI. is appointed as the City Council Finance Advisor.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.

With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Moran, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Robert J. Uyttebroek, to congratulate him on his appointment to the position of Finance Advisor to the City Council.

Further, the Clerk is instructed to send a communication to All Directors/Department Heads, informing them of appointed Robert J. Uyttebroek, as the Finance Advisor to the City Council.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.

With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Moran, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to William P. Springer, Jr., regretfully informing him that he was not chosen to be the Finance Advisor to the Pawtucket City Council.

THE FOLLOWING PETITION WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD MAY 20, 1992, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS AGAIN LAID ON THE TABLE:

VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)

El Nido Ltd. (transfer from Arcadia Enterprises Inc d/b/a Galateo) 210 Dexter Street LIC#252

THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS WERE LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD MAY 20, 1992, AND ARE AGAIN TAKEN UP AND ARE AGAIN LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE.

Star Auto Sales Inc., 512 York Avenue, Tax Assessor’s Plat 28, Lot 1006 LIC #30124 & #40105

*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

ENTERTAINMENT

Petition of Ponte, a project for the Woodlawn Area, for license to conduct Festival at Veteran’s Park on Sunday June 28, 1992, from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm LIC#782

Petition of Saint Anthony’s Church 25–27 Lawn Avenue for license to conduct Annual Festival in Parking Lot, Forrest Avenue on June 12, 13, 14, 1992 LIC#780

MOBILE FOOD VENDOR (NEW)

Vernon Duhamel Res: 142 East Street LIC#117

PINBALL & AMUSEMENT DEVICES (ALL RENEWALS)

Bandilli Cafe Inc. d/b/a State Line Cafe, 514 Benefit Street (1) LIC#70005

Lafayette Social Club Inc. 71–73 Benefit Street LIC#70021

Laurel Acres Inc. d/b/a Bobby’s Rollerway, Corner Mill & Garrity, LIC#70022

Royal Antedeluvian Order of Buffaloes, 532 Lonsdale Avenue LIC#70030

PRIVATE DETECTIVE (RENEWALS)

Roger G. Audette 26 Chase St.LIC#90067

Leroy James Duffy 299 Dexter St.LIC#90040

Thomas J. Feeley 14 Cute St.LIC#90131

Michael R. Fortini Sr. 95 Armistice Blvd.LIC#90127

Kenneth R. Gendron, 545 Newport Ave. LIC#90135

Henry L. King 251 Mineral Spring Ave.LIC#90104

Kenneth V. Lafratta, 509 Armistice Blvd.LIC#90140

Richard Lafratta, 509 Armistice Blvd.LIC#90139

Earl McQuire 516 Beverage Hill Ave. LIC#90009

John B. Neill Jr. 33 Vivian Ave.LIC#90037

Vincent Rocco (R & R Detective Agency Inc.) 665 Broadway LIC#90069

Daniel A. Silviera 29 Dunnell Lane LIC#90045

PUBLIC LAUNDRY (NEW)

Jean Rene d/b/a Montgomery Coin-Op Laundromat, 102 Montgomery St. LIC#A0009

PUBLIC LAUNDRY (RENEWALS)

Angelica Health Care Services Group Inc., 482 Pawtucket Ave.LIC#A0002

Anjos Enterprises Inc d/b/a J & L Laundramat, 286 East Ave.LIC#A0003

Helene A. Belisle d/b/a Belise’s Laundry, 280 Dexter St.LIC#A0004

Michael N. Belisle d/b/a Belisle’s Coin Laundry, 660 Broadway LIC#A0005

Lawrence P & Lynda J Coleman d/b/a Mrs. C’s, 333 Armistice Blvd LIC#A0006

David E & Lynne M Desrosiers d/b/a Davlyn Coin-Op Laundry, 457 Lonsdale Ave LIC#A0007

Intown Laundry II, 472 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC#A0011

Stephen J & Charles P Iwuc d/b/a Esquire Cleansers, 898 Central Avenue LIC #A0012

King Laundry Inc, 1600 Newport Ave LIC #A0015

Laundry Basket Inc., 727 East Ave LIC #A0016

George Leonard & Libie Leonard d/b/a Stanley Systems Cleaners & Mr. USA, 224 East Ave LIC#A0017

James W McKenna d/b/a Mark-Johnston, 720 Cottage St LIC #A0019

Narragansett Park Launderers & Cleaners Corp., 37 Kenmore St LIC #A0020

New England Linen Supply Inc., 20 Rhode Island Ave LIC#A0021

*Purity Laundry Inc, 11 Gill Ave LIC#A00A0023 *Restriction - No Dry Cleaning

Linda Roselli d/b/a R J R Coin-Op, 504 Pawtucket Ave LIC#A0025

Abiodun Shokunbi d/b/a Langley’s Laundry, 265 Pawtucket Ave LIC #A0026

Sideline Associates Inc. d/b/a Richard’s Laundromat, 192 Division St. LIC#A0027

George Souza d/b/a G & M Laundromat, 530 Broadway LIC#A20028

Virginia J Tweedly d/b/a Pontes’ & Ginny’s Dry Cleaning and Coin Operated Laundry, 639 Cottage St LIC #A0030

SUNDAY SALES (FIRST CLASS) NEW

Thomas A. Seaton d/b/a Tom’s Variety, 704 Broadway, LIC#20099

SUNDAY SALES (FIRST CLASS)

David Dufault d/b/a Thrify Stores (transfer Dairy Mart East, 570 Broadway) 562 Broadway LIC#20092

SUNDAY SALES (SECOND CLASS) NEW

Jai Tandon d/b/a Jason’s Furniture, 329 Barton Street, LIC#20101

VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) NEW

Bubba’s Ice Cream Inc. d/b/a Bubba’s Ice Cream, 604 Smithfield Avenue, LIC#257

*THE FOLLOWING BONDS ARE APPROVED, SURETIES NAMED ARE ACCEPTED:

Roger G. Audette, surety - The Aetna Casualty and Surety Company.

Leroy J. Duffy, surety - Western Surety Company.

Thomas J. Feeley, surety - Western Surety Company.

Michael R. Fortini, Sr., surety - Hartford Fire Insurance Company.

Henry L. King, surety - Western Surety Company.

Earl McGuire, surety - The Hanover Insurance Company.

Vincent Rocco d/b/a R & R Detective Agency Inc, surety - Western Surety Company.

Daniel A. Silveira, surety - The Hanover Insurance Company.

*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:

Theresa A. LeBlue - $74.00

Patrick Wirth - $25,000

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, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

Claim of Blackstone Valley Electric Company, in the amount of $394.36

Claim of Norma Beauregard, by Aetna Insurance Company, in the amount of $2,285.76

Claim of Fred Howarth, by Quincy Mutual Fire Insurance Company, in the amount of $1,157.88

Claim of JSA Terminals Inc., in the amount of $1,066.43

Claim of Gertrude Hak, in the amount of $100.00

Claim of Daniel Nason, in the amount of $102.00

Claim of Salvatore R. Vitale, by AMICA Insurance Company, in the amount of $478.18

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 Thelma & Althea Laprey, in the amount of $947.11

Claim of Alieu Sohna, in the amount of $5,265.25

Claim of Nancy L. Smith, by Attorney Bruce J. Katz, in the amount of $2,686.61

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE DENIED - CLAIMANTS TO CONTACT THE WATER SUPPLY BOARD:

Claim of Mona Rizk, in the amount of $166.47

Claim of Steven J. Seech, in the amount of $523.04

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED - CLAIMANT TO CONTACT TODESCA-FORTE INC:

Claim of Ceola Dunne, in the amount of $304.64

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED - CLAIMANT TO CONTACT THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:

Claim of Dean Bryan, in the amount of $461.79

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.

With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following communication:

611      Communication from Jack Rahill, Finance Director, to Councilor David P. Moran. (Taxes on a monthly basis)

Upon Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following communication is Read and Ordered Filed.

Communication from Jack Rahill, Finance Director, to Councilor David P. Moran. (Taxes on a monthly basis)

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.

With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Jack Rahill, Director of Finance, to request a cost breakdown, on a paragraph by paragraph basis, regarding the impact of allowing residents to pay their taxes on a monthly basis.

Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the meeting is adjourned at eleven o’clock p.m.

June 10, 1992 - Regular City Council Session
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