City Council, June 24, 1992.
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, June 24, 1992, at eight o’clock p.m. All the members are present except Councilor Rabbitt and President Barry presides.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
UPON MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR VIEIRA, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR KINDER, THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONVENE AS THE PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT EIGHT TWENTY O’CLOCK P.M.
The reading of the minutes of the meeting of June 10, 1992, is taken up.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran requests that the minutes of the meeting of June 10, 1992, be amended on Page 172 regarding the Wendell Street matter to reflect that the Motions were made by Councilor Moran and not Councilor Rabbitt.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the reading of the minutes of the meeting of June 10, 1992, AS AMENDED, and the minutes June 16, 1992, are dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Kinder the *Consent Agenda is approved on a unanimous voice vote.
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
**TAKEN OF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENDS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Calista, on behalf of Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael Hirsh, Vice President, Blackstone Valley Electric Co.; Mr, James A. Grundy; and David Schwartz, Harmony Mills regarding the letter from Ronald Leito, concerning fire lanes on Balbo Street and Rocco Avenue.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Raymond W. Houle, Jr., Director of Administration, asking if there are other locations on the first floor at which the Snack Bar could be located, or if there is some way to modify the new intended use of the old switchboard area to accommodate them. Further, Councilor Vieira is offering his assistance in attempting to find an equitable solution to this situation.
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 Daniel P. Fanning, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, asking when the project to repave Newport Avenue will begin, how long is it expected to take, and will it cover the entire length of Newport Avenue in Pawtucket, from Attleboro to East Providence.
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 Governor Bruce Sundlun to express the Council’s pleasure at learning that the Governor has agreed to fund the changes to the Stop Lights on Newport Avenue which were discussed at a meeting between Mayor Metivier and the Governor; and to request when this money will be available to make the changes.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR KINDER.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Kinder introduces the following communication:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Kinder, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following Communication is Read and Ordered Filed and Permission is GRANTED to change the date of the Bingo:
Communication from the Pawtucket Citizens for Education requesting permission to reschedule it regularly scheduled bingo from Friday, July 3, 1992, to Wednesday, July 1, 1992.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Calista, on behalf of Councilor Rabbitt, introduces the following petition:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Calista, seconded by Councilor Clement, the following petition is Read and Ordered Filed.
Petition to put an halt on installing a seasonal parking lot in the area of Parkview Drive and Camac Street on the B.V.E. land.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Calista, on behalf of Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Clement, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Robert E. Metivier, and Mike Cassidy, Director of Planning and Development, to forward a copy of the petition on the proposed lot near Parkview Dr. and Camac St., and to ask that all work on this matter be halted until such time as the residents in the area have an opportunity to discuss their concerns with the Administration.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vieira introduces the following petition:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Clement, the following petition is forwarded to Commander DeLyon to set up a meeting with the Residents of Star Street.
Petition regarding disturbances and harassment upon the residence of said neighborhood by particular minors in and outside of the above-mentioned area.
The following Ordinance is vetoed by Mayor Robert E. Metivier:
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 CHAIR RECOGNIZES CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, upon Motion made by Councilor Calista, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the Veto of Mayor Robert E. Metivier, regarding the following ordinance, is OVERRIDDEN on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - Councilor Kinder.
Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Richard Hartshorn d/b/a K C Auto Sales (formerly Classic Auto Sales) 263 Dexter Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 44 Lots 248 & 249 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 Richard Hartshorn, Jr., and Richard Hartshorn Sr., 214 Silver Spring Street, Providence, RI.
They state that they will be repairing and selling used cars. Mr. Hartshorn, Sr., has been in the business for 37 years and Mr. Hartshorn, Jr. is new to the business.
There will not be any auto body work or painting. The hours will be from 9 AM - 6 PM six days per week. There may be some sales as late as 8:30 or 9 PM. The property will hold up to 40 cars. No cars will be on the street or in the back. This area has been cleaned up as of today. They are leasing the Building.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is Closed.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following applications for licenses are APPROVED WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THERE SHALL BE NO AUTO BODY WORK OR PAINTING ON PREMISES:
Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Richard Hartshorn d/b/a K C Auto Sales (formerly Classic Auto Sales) 263 Dexter Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 44 Lots 248 & 249 to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobiles and repairing the same. LIC 30031 & 40014
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD ON JUNE 10, 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 KINDER LEAVES AT 8:50 PM.
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Moran 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, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - 0
COUNCILOR KINDER RETURNS AT 8:52 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 and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Upon request of Council President Barry, the Clerk is instructed to forward a communication from "Save The Park" to Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Development, regarding the Comprehensive Plan and to ask for his comments on whether this material should be added to the Plan.
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - 0
The following Ordinance is read for the second time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET. (City Solicitor)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Clement, 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, asking where the $3,000 came from for the architectural designs for the Slater Park Zoo, which were presented to the Council several weeks ago. The Council would like to know if this project went out to bid and if not, why not.
THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL AS AMENDED:
ORDINANCE RELATING TO NEPOTISM be Amended as follows:
Delete "Code of Ethics" in the title and change to "Nepotism" add Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its passage.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Clement, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the AMENDMENT to the Ordinance Entitled "ORDINANCE RELATING TO NEPOTISM" is passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran 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, Doyle, Kinder, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - 0
ORDINANCE RELATING TO NEPOTISM. (AS AMENDED)
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vieira introduces the following entitled Ordinances:
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".
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. (Recreation Department)
ORDINANCE CREATING AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following Ordinances are LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
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".
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. (Recreation Department)
ORDINANCE CREATING AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2063 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING SECURITY ALARM SYSTEMS WITHIN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND. (Installation of a Panic Button System)
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE TO BE PLACED ON THE DOCKET FOR THE MEETING OF JULY 8, 1992, WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:
ORDINANCE RELATING TO TRAINING FOR INTERVENTION PROCEDURES BY SERVERS OF ALCOHOL (TIPS) - Amend as follows:
Amend the title to read:
ORDINANCE RELATING TO ALCOHOL TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE HOLDERS.
THE ORDINANCE SHALL READ AS FOLLOWS (Underlined wording denotes amendments):
At the time of renewal of all Class A, B, C, D and E liquor licenses, license holder shall present evidence of completion of a certified TIPS training program, such as TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures by Servers of Alcohol), TAM (Technics of Alcohol Management) or a similar certified training program, by either the owner of the establishment or one or more of their full-time employees. TIPS training may will be offered several times a year by the city’s Substance Abuse Task Force or its successor.
SECTION 2. Failure of a license holder to provide evidence of completion of such a training program shall result in the establishment being closed until the certificate is provided. An extension of time to allow for certification may be granted by the Board of License Commissioners.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilors Calista and Clement, the Clerk is instructed to set a PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 1992, AT 8:00 PM ON THE FOLLOWING:
ORDINANCE RELATING TO TRAINING FOR INTERVENTION PROCEDURES BY SERVERS OF ALCOHOL (TIPS)
THE FOLLOWING PETITION WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD JUNE 10, 1992, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS DENIED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
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 JUNE 10, 1992, AND ARE AGAIN TAKEN UP AND ARE AGAIN LAID ON THE TABLE:
AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE.
Star Auto Sales Inc., 512 York Avenue, LIC #30124 & #40105
THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS ARE TAKEN UP:
AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE.
Daniel Qvarnstron & John McElroy d/b/a D & J Auto Sales, 200 Front Street, LIC#30096 &40082
The Council discusses the application with John McElroy, 27 Chaplin Street, Pawtucket, RI. - applicant.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Kinder the Petitions are GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to ask Frank Rending to reinspect D&J Auto Sales, and respond by 7:00 o’clock p.m., on July 25, 1992.
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Pawtucket Red Sox Inc., for license to conduct FIREWORKS DISPLAY in McCoy Stadium, Columbus Avenue on Saturday, July 4, 1992. LIC#784M
Petition of United Pentecostal Church for license to conduct Youth Meeting/Chorus in Pawtucket Veterans Amphitheater - Roosevelt Avenue on Saturday, July 18, 1992, from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. LIC#787M
MOBILE FOOD VENDOR (RENEWAL)
J & M Ice Cream d/b/a Happy Time Ice Cream, Res:99 Magill Street, Pawtucket, RI LIC#116
J & M Tavares d/b/a Seravat Food, Res: 48 Forest Avenue, Cumberland, RI LIC#118
PINBALL & AMUSEMENT DEVICES (ALL RENEWALS)
Benefit Street Pub Inc., 433 1/2 Benefit Street, LIC#70006
PRIVATE DETECTIVE (RENEWALS)
Kenneth W. Lizotte, 152 Baxter Street, LIC#90111
Anthony P. Mascarelli, 95 Armistice Boulevard, LIC#90137
George T. Parsons, Sr., 737 Broadway, LIC#90071
Robert Venturini, 33 Sherman Street, LIC#90141
PUBLIC LAUNDRY (RENEWALS)
Ace Laundry Inc., 80 Coyle Avenue, LIC#A0001
Linwood E. Doane, d/b/a The Washing Well, 906 Main Street, LIC#A0008
Gregory O. Houde d/b/a Central Avenue Norge Village, 614 Central Avenue, LIC#A0010
J C Laundromat Ltd, 611 Smithfield Avenue, LIC#A0013
Woodlawn Laundry & Cleansers Inc., 197 Glenwood Avenue, LIC#A0031
Woodlawn Laundry & Cleaners Inc., 479 West Avenue, LIC#A0332
SUNDAY SALES (FIFTH CLASS) RENEWAL
J & M Ice Cream d/b/a Happy Time Ice Cream, Res: 99 Magill Street, LIC#20078
*THE FOLLOWING BONDS ARE APPROVED, SURETIES NAMED ARE ACCEPTED:
Kenneth R. Gendron, surety - Peerless Insurance Company.
Kenny Lizotte, surety - Peerless Insurance Company.
Anthony P. Mascarelli, surety - The Western Surety Company.
John B. Neill, Jr., surety - Western Surety Company.
George T. Parsons, surety - Aetna Casualty and Surety Company.
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Stephan Boucher - $128.00
Eleanore Flaherty - $29.00
Susan Grace - $25.00
Lynn Miller - $750,000.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilor Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Claim of Steven R. Webb, in the amount of 260.00
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 Mario Figueriedo and Maria F. Figueriedo, by Attorney Robert J. Dumouchel, in no amount specified.
Claim of Stephan L. Johnson, Sr., in the amount of $509.99
Claim of Gregory Thorpe, by Attorney Lawrence L. Goldberg, in the amount of $1,000,000.00
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 Marie Patnaude, in the amount of $394.45
Claim of Ernest Potter, in the amount of $75.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED - CLAIMANT TO CONTACT D’AMBRA CONSTRUCTION:
Claim of Tina Kachuk, by Attorney Paul T. Jones, Jr., in no amount specified.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED:
Claim of Luke J. Malloy, in the amount of $335.00
Upon request of Council President Barry, the Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Daniel P. Fanning, Executive Director, Rhode Island Department of Transportation, regarding the Council’s and the PAWSOX’ grave concern about reducing the School Street exit off Route 95 to one lane.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the meeting is adjourned at nine twenty seven o’clock pm.