March 11, 1992 - Regular City Council Session

City Council, March 11, 1992.

A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, March 11, 1992, at eight o’clock p.m. All the members are present and President Barry presides.

The reading of the records of February 19, March 3, 5, 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 COUNCIL RECESSES AT 8:07 O’CLOCK PM TO CONTINUE THE PRE-COUNCIL SESSION AND TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE.

ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 2055 (AS AMENDED) ENTITLED "ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE P.A.R.E. PROGRAM".

THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 10:35 O’CLOCK PM.

THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:

028      A.        Communication from John Worsley, Vice-Chairman, Historic District Commission, to Members of the City Council. (Clamshell)

625      B.         Communication from Raymond W. Houle, Jr., Director of Administration, to Members of the City Council. (Placing Firefighter Mack Qualls, as the union representative on the Pension Board)

590      C.        Communication from Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to Members of the City Council. (Pension Review Board - Sergeant Michael Bergeron)

590      D.        Communication from Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to Members of the City Council. (Future appointments)

028      E.         Communication from Jack Reed, Member of Congress, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (N.C.I.C.)

592      F.         Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to Members of the City Council. (Enterprise zone)

028      G.        Communication from Department of Planning & Community Development, Town of Cumberland, to Members of the City Council. (Zoning Ordinance change - Town of Cumberland)

028      H.        Communication from Anthony Mulbery, Jr., President, Local 1012, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Information regarding the present City Councilors)

025      I.          Communication from Historical Preservation Commission, to Members of the City Council. (Placing Blackstone canal on National Register)

1          J.          Communication from John W. Tomlinson, Chief of Police, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (N.C.I.C.)

592      K.        Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Development, to John J. Barry, III, President of the Pawtucket City Council. (Community Development Block Grant Program)

028      L.         Communication from Lynda Maurer, Supervising Metrologist Weights and Measures, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Sealer of Weights and Measures)

028      M.        Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk, to Members of the City Council. (Rehabilitation Loan Program)

592      N.        Communication from Gerald F. Quinn, Chairman of the Planning Commission, to Members of the City Council. (Pawtucket Comprehensive Plan)

590      O.        Communication from Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to Councilor Kevin J. Rabbitt. (Sewer overflows in the Darlington area)

620      P.         Communication from Raymond W. Houle, Jr., Director of Administration, to Councilor David P. Moran. (Housing Authorities)

625      Q.        Communication from Raymond W. Houle, Jr., Director of Administration, to Councilor Kevin J. Rabbitt. (Ordinance effecting the pay plan)

126      R.         Communication from Everett M. Armour, Friends of Slater Park, to Councilman Kevin J. Rabbitt. (Slater Park Zoo)

625      S.         Communication from Raymond W. Houle, Jr., Director of Administration, to John J. Barry, III, President of the Pawtucket City Council. (Install automatic answering equipment)

617      T.         Communication from Daniel P. Fanning, Director of Department of Transportation, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Work performed at 353 and 365 Roosevelt Avenue)

67        U.        Communication from Daniel P. Fanning, Director of Transportation, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Traffic signals along Newport Avenue)

611      V.        Communication from Jack Rahill, Finance Director, to Councilor David P. Moran. (Question regarding Target Based Budgeting, and Zero Based Budgeting)

W.       Communication from Richard E. DeLyon, Commander of Police, to Sergeant Whiting, Chief Tomlinson, Director Houle, Al Montijo, Richard Goldstein, City Clerk. (Community Festival)

216      X.        Communication from Monique T. Renaud, Chairperson, Charter Review Commission, to John J. Barry, III, President of the City Council. (Public Hearing - Charter Review Commission)

028      Y.        Communication from Mary M. Beck, CMC, Council Clerk, Town of Narragansett, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Evening Times article - contractors)

613      Z.         Communication from Gerald J. Pouliot, City Solicitor, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Hiring Criteria - Crossing guards)

126      Aa.       Communication from James E. Kulczycki, Jr., Director of Parks, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Sample Maintenance Program)

126      Bb.       Communication from James E. Kulczycki, Jr., Director of Parks, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Slater Park Tennis Courts)

613      Cc.       Communication from Gerald J. Pouliot, City Solicitor, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Request of Councilor Rabbitt - Employee Ordinance)

592      Dd.      Communication from Tom Willett, Deputy Director, Planning and Redevelopment, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Slater Park Tennis Courts, Contract and Bids)

1          Communication from Richard E. DeLyon, Commander of Police, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk; Chief Tomlinson; Raymond Houle, Public Safety Director; Members of the Pawtucket City Council and Councilor-Elect Bray. (251 West Avenue) is Read and Ordered Filed.

126      Communication from Jack Carney, Ocean State Buccaneers, to Councilor Kevin J. Rabbitt. (Lease for Dunnell Park) is Read and Ordered Filed.

Communication from Raymond W. Houle, Jr., Director of Administration, to John J. Barry, III, President of the Pawtucket City Council. (Norman Taylor, Supervisor of Cemeteries) 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 Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:

The Clerk is instructed to set a Cemetery Committee meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 1992, to discuss the proposal submitted by Norman Taylor.

The Clerk is also instructed to invite Norman Taylor to attend this meeting.

153      Communication from Peter P. Granieri, Acting Director of Public Works, to Members of the City Council, submitting curbing assessments in the amount of $20.622.00 for confirmation is Read and Ordered Filed.

The following curbing assessments are confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:

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

Noes - 0

Curbing assessments in the amount of $20,622.00

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CALISTA.

With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Calista, 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, regarding the 1991-1992 50/50 Sidewalk Program.

589      Communication from His Honor Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the following appointment to the Ethics Commission FOR CONFIRMATION:

Paul J. Adler, 14 Cooke Street. Term expires the first Monday in March, 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 Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

ETHICS COMMISSION

Paul J. Adler, 14 Cooke Street. Term expires the first Monday in March, 1995.

589      Communication from His Honor Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the following appointment to the Ethics Commission FOR CONFIRMATION:

Rae B. Condon, 27 Katama Road. Term expires the first Monday in March, 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 Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

ETHICS COMMISSION

Rae B. Condon, 27 Katama Road. Term expires the first Monday in March, 1994.

589      Communication from His Honor Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the following appointment to the Parks Commission FOR CONFIRMATION:

James B. Sheehan, 57 Anderton Avenue, (to fill the unexpired term of Donald Grebien) Term expires the first Monday in August, 1992) 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

PARKS COMMISSION

James B. Sheehan, 57 Anderton Avenue, (to fill the unexpired term of Donald Grebien) Term expires the first Monday in August, 1992)

THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND PRESIDENT BARRY WILL SET A MEETING WITH MAYOR METIVIER TO DISCUSS THE APPOINTMENT OF JOHN T. GANNON AS CITY SOLICITOR, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

Communication from His Honor Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the following appointment as City Solicitor FOR CONFIRMATION:

John T. Gannon, 9 Mary Avenue, East Providence, RI.

UPON MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR KINDER, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR CLEMENT A MOTION TO EXTEND THE MEETING UNTIL MIDNIGHT IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

126      Communication from Representative Thomas E. Hodge, Chairman of the Ad Hoc City Council Committee to Study the Siting of the World War II Memorial, submitting the Final Report of the Committee is Read and Ordered Filed.

Upon Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilors Kinder, Doyle and Clement the siting of the World War II Memorial at the Armistice Boulevard entrance to Slater Park is approved on a unanimous voice vote:

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.

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

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Bruce Young, inviting him to a pre-council session on March 25, 1992, to discuss the Sale of City Property on Plat 56, Lot 251. (Whitman Street)

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 supporting 92H- 9153 "AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY - LANDLORD TENANT."

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

032      Resolution Accepting the Care of Burial Lot of Denise Fiske.

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

Abstain - Councilor Rabbitt.

588      Resolution Requesting Legislation to Grant the City an Extension for Compliance with NFPA 1500 Requirements.

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 in Support of Legislation to Correct Violations the Fire Safety Code at School Buildings.

THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE AND RECOMMENDS FIRST PASSAGE WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT:

ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2174 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND REPEALING CHAPTER 2145." (Probate Judge, City Sargent, Sealer of Weights and Measures)

CHANGE THE SALARY OF THE PROBATE JUDGE FROM $12,000 TO $10,000

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.

Upon Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following amendment to the Ordinance Entitled "ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2174 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND REPEALING CHAPTER 2145." (Probate Judge, City Sargent, Sealer of Weights and Measures), is passed on a roll call vote, as follows:

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

Noes - 0

CHANGE THE SALARY OF THE PROBATE JUDGE FROM $12,000 TO $10,000

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, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2174 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND REPEALING CHAPTER 2145." (Probate Judge, City Sargent, Sealer of Weights and Measures) AS AMENDED.

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 Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, 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." (Water Dispatch Clerk, Water Meter Division, Clerk II to Clerk II/Water)

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 Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, 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." (Computer Operator II, Superintendent of Equipment Maintenance, Position of Library Building Maintenance, Position of System Administrator - Accounting Division)

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 Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

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.

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 Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

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.

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 Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

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.

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 Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

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.

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 Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

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.

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE COUNCILOR VIEIRA SUBMITS THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE.

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)

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 Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran and Vieira.

Noes - Councilor Rabbitt.

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)

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS TAKEN UP:

Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2055 (As Amended) Entitled "Ordinance Establishing the P.A.R.E. Program"

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.

With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Doyle requests that the Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2055 (As Amended) Entitled "Ordinance Establishing the P.A.R.E. Program" BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

ADD: for a maximum of 200 man hours per week.

Upon Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Clement, the following amendment to the Ordinance Entitled "Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2055 (As Amended) Entitled "Ordinance Establishing the P.A.R.E. Program," is passed on a roll call vote, as follows:

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

Noes - 0

ADD: for a maximum of 200 man hours per week.

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, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2055 (As Amended) Entitled "Ordinance Establishing the P.A.R.E. Program"

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 John W. Tomlinson, Chief of Police, requesting a monthly report on P.A.R.E. Program, including the following:

1.         The number of over-time hours spent on the Program each month.

2.         The number of violations written each month.

3.         The amount of the fines collected each month.

4.         The amount of money put into the police equipment fund each month.

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES ARE LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

Ordinance Regarding Prompt Payment by City.

Submitted by: John Q. Calista, Jr., Councilor at Large

Ordinance Establishing a Pay Plan for the City of Pawtucket and Repealing Chapter (Pending).

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.

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

Ordinance Entitled "Freeze on Hiring".

Upon Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Calista, the following Ordinance is Referred to the Ordinance Committee on a unanimous voice vote:

Ordinance Entitled "Freeze on Hiring".

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 Jack Rahill, Director of Finance, regarding several Bond Ordinances, which are currently before the City Council.

Councilor Calista would like to sure that call provisions are included with these Bonds when they are issued, so that if at a later date the interest rate is lower, the City can refinance these Bonds.

THE FOLLOWING MATTERS WERE LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 5, 1992, AND ARE AGAIN TAKEN UP:

ELECTION OF CITY OFFICERS (2 YEAR TERMS)

CITY SERGEANT

Motion made by Councilor Kinder, seconded by Councilor Vieira to elect Albertino Lourenco as City Sergeant, is PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

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

Noes - 0

Abstain - Councilors Bray and Calista.

ALBERTINO LOURENCO, IS ELECTED CITY SERGEANT

SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.

Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, to elect Kenneth E. O’Neil, Sr., as Sealer of Weights and Measures, is PASSED on the roll call vote, as follows:

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

Noes - 0

Abstain - Councilors Bray and Calista.

KENNETH E. O’NEIL, SR., IS ELECTED SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.

THE FOLLOWING MATTER WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 19, 1992, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS READ AND ORDERED FILED AND THE REQUEST TO ADD "D/B/A THE PLAZA DINER" IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

13        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.

13        Communication from Al Abbondanza, owner of Stories Pizza, requesting the trade name of Abbondanza Pizza be added to his First Class Victualling House License at 295 Armistice Boulevard is Read and Ordered Filed and the request to add the name Abbondaza Pizza is approved

THE FOLLOWING CITY OFFICER IS ELECTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

WEIGHER OF MERCHANDISE (RENEWAL)

Thomas Ross

THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 19, 1992, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS READ AND ORDERED FILED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

028      Communication from Alido Baldera, President, Latin American Association, to City Council. (Use of the ground facilities at the McCoy Stadium)

COUNCILOR RABBITT, COMMANDER DELYON AND AL BALDERA DISCUSS THE REQUEST FOR A CARNIVAL AT MCCOY STADIUM.

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE IS DENIED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

CARNIVAL

Petition of Latin American Association, 130 Broad Street, for license to conduct Carnival, at McCoy Stadium Parking Lot, on April 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 1992. (T-F 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm - S & S 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm LIC#763M

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE IS STRICKEN FROM THE DOCKET ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

ENTERTAINMENT

Petition of Latin American Association, 130 Broad Street, for license to conduct Concert, at McCoy Stadium Parking Lot, on Saturday, April 18, 1992. (1:00 pm - 11:00 pm. LIC#764M

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

INTELLIGENCE OFFICE (RENEWAL)

Era Placement Inc., 513 Armistice Boulevard, (expires one year from date granted) LIC#2

MOBILE FOOD VENDOR (RENEWAL)

Guillermo Rios, Res: 20 Coyle Avenue, LIC #94

Leonard E. Rounds, III Res: 71 Lincoln Ave Central Falls LIC #33

PAWN SHOP LICENSE (NEW)

Paul Moskwa d/b/a Fred’s, 618 Broadway LIC #850

POOL TABLE (RENEWAL)

Irish Social Club of RI, 89 Pawtucket Avenue, (1) Weekdays & Sundays. LIC#16

PRIVATE DETECTIVE (NEW)

Michael Dupre, 1464 Newport Avenue, LIC#142

SUNDAY SALES (3rd Class) NEW

Kinder Floral Co., 690 Central Ave LIC #20111

Renata Sczuroski d/b/a Flowers by Charles, 949 Main St LIC #20114

Abstains - Councilor Kinder.

SUNDAY SALES (5th Class) NEW

Louis Resendes, RES: 305 Williams St Providence (has peddlers license to sell fish) LIC #20102

VICTUALLING HOUSE (First Class) NEW

Monserrate Quinones & Maria Brooks d/b/a El Coqui, 210 Broad St LIC #0251

SUNDAY SALES LICENSES (ALL RENEWALS)

FIRST CLASS

Almac’s, 407 East Ave LIC# 20005

Almac’s Inc, 300 Barton St LIC# 20006

Alves Service Station d/b/a Sunoco Food Mart, 79 School St LIC # 20002

Barney’s Bakery, Inc d/b/a Barney’s, 727 East Ave LIC# 20009

Bess Eaton Donut Flour Co Inc d/b/a Bess Eaton Donuts of Newport Avenue, 1215 Newport Ave LIC# 20010

Brooks Drug Inc. d/b/a Brooks Health & Beauthy Aids #33, 1177 Central Ave LIC# 20012

Brooks Drug Inc d/b/a Brooks Pharmacy #24, 501 Smithfield Ave LIC# 20013

Brooks Drug Inc. d/b/a Brooks Pharmacy #31, 150 Mineral Spring Ave LIC# 20014

Richard Byers d/b/a Dick’s Sport & Hobby Shop, 460 Smithfield Ave LIC# 20015

Caprichos Antioquenos Bakery Inc, 173 Lonsdale Ave LIC # 20181

Joseph Carroccio d/b/a Zaccagnini’s Pastry Shop, 546 Smithfield Ave LIC# 20017

Pamela L. Carter d/b/a Pamela’s Pastry Shoppe, 832 Newport Ave LIC# 20018

James H & Mark J Chute d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 109 East St LIC# 20021

Cumberland Farms, Inc. d/b/a Cumberland Farms #1243, 698 Broadway LIC# 20022

Cumberland Farms, Inc. d/b/a Cumberland Farms #1231, 1113 Central Avenue LIC# 20023

Cumberland Farms, Inc. d/b/a Cumberland Farms #1265, 193 Division St LIC# 20024

Cumberland Farms, Inc. d/b/a Cumberland Farms #1232, 711 East Ave LIC# 20025

Cumberland Farms, Inc. d/b/a Cumberland Farms #1230, 54 Newport Ave LIC# 20026

Cumberland Farms, Inc. d/b/a Cumberland Farms #1220, 1531 Newport Ave LIC# 20027

Dairy Mart East, Inc., 570 Broadway LIC# 20029

Dairy Mart East, Inc., 614 Central Ave LIC# 20030

Dairy Mart East, Inc., 232 Columbus Ave LIC# 20031

Dairy Mart East, Inc., 885 Newport Ave LIC# 20032

Dairy Mart East, Inc., 136 Spring St LIC# 20033

Lourenco & Ilda DaSilva d/b/a DaSilva’s Convenience Store and Fish Market, 916 Main St LIC# 20035

Drake Petrolium Oil Company d/b/a Extra Mart, 823 Newport Ave LIC #20044

Fairlawn Oil Service Inc. d/b/a Benefit Street Getty, 469 Benefit St LIC# 20036

Fairlawn Oil Service Inc. d/b/a Woodlawn Mobile, 168 Lonsdale Ave LIC# 30037

Nancy M. Fox, 209 Benefit St LIC# 20038

Antonio Garcia & Antonio DaCosta d/b/a Pawtucket Fish Market, 593 Weeden St Unit 10 (Weeden Commons Corner of Hazel & Weeden Sts) LIC# 20039

Greg Kanarian d/b/a Avenue Superette, 791 Central Ave LIC# 20042

Korb Baking Company, 540 Pawtucket Ave LIC# 20045

Danglares Lopes, 151 Benefit St. LIC# 20046

Main Delicatessen Incorporated d/b/a Miller’s Delicatessen, 542 Pawtucket Ave LIC# 20047

Marques Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Lil’ General Store, 600 Main St LIC# 20048

Midland Farms Inc., 248 West Ave LIC# 20145

Mineral Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 750 Mineral Spring Ave., LIC# 20050

Kenneth C. Munschy d/b/a Li’l General Store, 556 Central Ave LIC# 20051

National Drug Supply Inc., 437 Central Ave LIC# 20052

Newport Avenue Donuts, Inc., 81 Newport Ave LIC# 20053

One Ten Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 403 Broadway LIC# 20055

Phyl-Top Inc d/b/a Mr. Tux, 127 School St LIC #20124

R I Prescription Center Inc., 275 Newport Ave LIC# 20057

R.J.W. Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts Enterprises, 337 Armistice Blvd LIC# 20059

Risho’s Meat Market Inc. 502 Broadway LIC# 20058

Rojack’s Food Stores Inc. 1110 Central Ave LIC# 20164

Saad Food Mart Inc, 1414 Newport Ave LIC # 20060

Shaw’s Supermarkets Inc. d/b/a Super Shaw’s, 50 Ann Mary St LIC# 20062

Simpson’s Pharmacy Inc., 10 Newport Ave LIC# 20063

Howell J. Smith Druggist, 749 Central Ave LIC# 20065

State Line Pharmacy Inc., 640 Broadway LIC# 20066

Stop & Shop Super Market Co., 675 Beverage Hill Ave & Newport Ave LIC# 20067

Tate’s Operating Donut-Dexter Inc d/b/a Mister Donut, 205 Dexter St LIC# 20068

Manuel R Vasquez d/b/a Dominican Super Market, 339 Weeden St LIC #20070

FIRST CLASS (LIMITED)

Anjos Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Joe’s Variety Store, 282 East Ave LIC# 20073

Joseph Gavlik d/b/a Broadway Delicatessen, 399 Broadway LIC# 20076

Nely R. Saraiva d/b/a Saint’s Market, 76 Slater St LIC# 20080

Juliette Soulage d/b/a Main Street Grocery Market, 830 Main St LIC# 20125

Baskar Vyas d/b/a Forcier’s Pharmacy, 737 Main St LIC# 20081

Robert H. Zeiser d/b/a Bob’s Convenience Store, 85 Power Rd LIC# 20071

SECOND CLASS

Adams Furniture Company Inc., 65 East Ave LIC# 20082

Apex Incorporated, 100 Main St LIC# 20083

ASR Associates Inc. d/b/a Debby’s Hallmark Shop, 693 Beverage Hill Ave LIC# 20084

Blackstone Trading Co Inc., 1001 Roosevelt Ave LIC# 20085

Colonial Mills Inc d/b/a Rug Factory Store, 560 Mineral Spring Ave LIC# 20088

Alfred Dorego Jr d/b/a Al and Mic’s Collectables, 654 Central Ave LIC #20097

David Dufault d/b/a Thrifty Stores, 562 Broadway LIC# 20092

Deborah L Dulude d/b/a Darlington Hobbies & Model Car Shop, 506 Armistice Blvd LIC # 20093

Feldman Furniture Co, 23 Summer St LIC# 20096

Gary G. Gaudreau d/b/a Physique Company, 170 York Ave LIC# 20098

Lee Shops Inc. d/b/a Stuarts Departments Store, 295 Armistice Blvd LIC# 20104

The Lighting Center Inc., 207 Newport Ave LIC# 20106

Lorraine Mill Outlet, 593 Mineral Spring Ave LIC# 20108

Donald and Lynn Marshall d/b/a Paint Ball Wizard, 682 Broadway LIC# 20147

Morse Shoes d/b/a Fayva Shoe Store #7227, 697 Beverage Hill Ave LIC# 20112

NHD of Rhode Island Inc. d/b/a N.H.D. Hardware, 477 Mineral Spring Ave LIC# 20110

Maria J Neto & Maria M Neves d/b/a LeSoleil, 589 Armistice Blvd LIC# 20115

Newport-Courtney Thom McAn Inc. d/b/a Thom McAn Shoe Store, 285 Newport Ave LIC# 20117

Newport-Courtney Wilson’s Inc. d/b/a Wilson’s Suede & Leather Outlet, 285 Newport Ave LIC# 20118

Northeast Management Inc., 753 Mineral Spring Ave LIC #20129

Ocean State Job Lot of Pawtucket Inc., 470 Pawtucket Ave LIC# 20120

Paplin Products Inc d/b/a The Craft Workshop, 435 Benefit St LIC# 20121

People’s Exchange Inc. d/b/a People’s Exchange, 560 Mineral Spring Ave LIC# 20123

RLP Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Blockbuster Video, 295 Armistice Blvd LIC# 20128

Luke Renchan d/b/a Luke’s Record Exchange, 393 Broadway LIC# 20126

Rhode Island #19 Inc. d/b/a Bldg #19 1/9, 645 Narragansett Park Dr LIC# 20127

Silver Wing Investors d/b/a Great Cuts, 685 Beverage Hill Ave LIC# 20131

Uncle Rusty’s Sports Cards Emporium Inc., 389 Main St LIC# 20133

Kenneth Varone d/b/a American Shoe Polishing Parlor, 45 Broad St LIC# 20134

Rodrigo Velez d/b/a La Casa Del Perfume, 320 West Ave LIC# 20004

Jean B Vitali d/b/a A & B Corporation (Merchandise Mart & Flea Market) 360 Broad St (Pawtucket Portion of Former Train Station) LIC# 20135

Weathervane Inc., 687 Beverage Hill Ave LIC# 20137

THIRD CLASS

Sandra Patricio d/b/a Hillside Florist, 612 Pawtucket Ave LIC# 20141

FIFTH CLASS

Domenic Africo, RES: 191 Greeley St., Providence (has flower peddler’s license) LIC #20011

Palagi’s Ice Cream Inc., 55 Bacon St ( has mobile food vendors license) LIC# 20041

Domingos C. Pires, RES: 1720 Diamond Hill Rd Cumberland (has fish peddler’s license) LIC #20019

Jorge A. Pires, RES: 1720 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland (has fish peddler’s license) LIC #20157

license) LIC# 20110

Renata Sczuroski, RES: 862 River Ave., Prov. (has flower peddler’s licnese) LIC# 20095

Joao C. Soares, RES: 162 Ohio Ave., Prov. (Has peddler’s license to sell fish) LIC# 20058

Geraldine Teixeira, Res: 54 Paul St., Pawt., (has flower peddler’s license) LIC# 20160

Manuel Teixeira, Res: 54 Paul St., Pawt., (has flower peddler’s license) LIC# 20161

Mary Teixeira, Res: 54 Paul St., Pawt., (has flower peddler’s license) LIC# 20162

*THE FOLLOWING BOND IS APPROVED, SURETY NAMED IS ACCEPTED:

PRIVATE DETECTIVE

Robert Venturini, surety - Peerless Insurance Company.

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

Russell Boullard - $695.25

Pauline Farrow - $100,000.00

Sherry Fontain - $501.20

Joan Pierson - $1,000,000.00

Michael A. Rossi - $2,097.70

John B. Santos - $76.00

Lynn Siuzdak - $85.65

Alieu Soha - $5,265.25

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 Madeline D’Oliveira, by Metropolitan Property & Casualty Insurance, in the amount of $2,500.00

Claim of Sandra J. Martin, in the amount of $70.00

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, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran and Vieira.

Noes - Councilor Rabbitt.

Claim of Cindo Sanchez, in the amount of $250.00

THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS RECOMMENDS PAYMENT OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIM WHICH IS DENIED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

Ayes - Councilors Kinder, Moran and Vieira.

Noes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle and Rabbitt.

Claim of Stephan L. Johnson, Sr., in the amount of $509.99

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 George V. Antonucci, by Attorney Frank M. Mattera, in the amount of $100,000.00

Claim of Gerald J. Gravel, by Nationwide Insurance, in the amount of $1,848.29

Claim of Edward J. Mulligan, in no amount specified.

Claim of Lucille Mancini, by Attorney James E. Kelleher, in no amount specified.

Claim of Margaret San Souci, in the amount of $2,242.67

Claim of Diane Landry & Lorenzo Tetreault, in the amount of $821.18

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE DENIED:

Claim of Frank E. Clynes, Inc., in the amount of $426.76

Claim of Virginia M. Diano, by Attorney Joseph A. Lamagna, in the amount of $3,556.15

Claim of Steven S. Feriol, in the amount of $1,175.00

Claim of Lester C. Wolf, by Attorney Brian W. Murray, in no amount specified.

Claim of Claude L. Hosch, in no amount specified.

Claim of Eugene Beauregard, in the amount of $1,720.04

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

Claim of Francis Corrigan, by Aetna Insurance Company, in the amount of $609.44

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

Claim of James L. Piker, by Attorney Sharon D. Sybel, in no amount specified.

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 COMPANY:

Claim of James R. Jordan, in the amount of $500.00

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED - CLAIMANT TO CONTACT NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE COMPANY:

Claim of Eric J. Dubois, by Attorney James A. Murray, in no amount specified.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.

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

Communication from Christopher E. Fay, Esq., Acting Special Assistant Solicitor, to Richard J. Goldstien, City Clerk. (Quit Claim Deed - Cottage Street Fire Station)

Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Clement, the following Communication is Referred to the Property Committee on a unanimous voice vote:

Communication from Christopher E. Fay, Esq., Acting Special Assistant Solicitor, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Quit Claim Deed - Cottage Street Fire Station)

Upon Motion made by Concilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the meeting is adjourned at twelve three o’clock a.m.

March 11, 1992 - Regular City Council Session
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