City Council, December 17, 1993
A regular session of the City Council is held Friday, December 17, 1993, at seven o’clock p.m. All the members are present except Councilor Doyle and President Barry presides.
The reading of the records of December 8, 1993, 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:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Calista introduces the following communication:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Calista, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the following communication is Read and Ordered Filed.
Communication from Bill Mulholland, Parks and Recreation Director, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (McCoy Annex Track Floodlight)
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
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
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Clement introduces the following entitled ordinance:
TOBACCO CONTROL ORDINANCE.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Clement, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following Ordinance is Laid on the Table and referred to the Ordinance Committee on a unanimous voice vote.
TOBACCO CONTROL ORDINANCE.
COUNCILOR DOYLE ARRIVES AT 7:12 PM.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE THE MOTION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS APPROVED 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 CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Calista introduces the following entitled ordinance:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2196 BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Calista, seconded by Councilor Clement, the following ordinance is Laid on the Table and Referred to the Ordinance Committee on a unanimous voice vote.
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2196 OF PARK COMMISSIONERS.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES ARE LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR KINDER.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Kinder introduces the following entitled ordinance:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Kinder, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following ordinance is Laid on the Table and Referred to the Ordinance Committee on a unanimous voice vote.
THE FOLLOWING MATTER WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING OF DECEMBER 8, 1993, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:
Review of Tax Agreement for the proposed Registry building in Pawtucket.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Doyle introduces the following entitled resolution:
The Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilors Kinder and Calista, is DEFEATED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - Councilors Calista, Clement, Doyle and Kinder.
Noes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE TAX STABILIZATION PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 286 MAIN STREET, PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND, FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS WHEN PURCHASED BY LOUIS YIP. (Extending tax exemption from December 15, 1993, until March 15, 1994)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Clement introduces the following entitled resolution:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE TAX STABILIZATION PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 286 MAIN STREET, PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND, FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS WHEN PURCHASED BY LOUIS YIP. (Extending tax exemption from December 15, 1993, until January 31, 1994)
Upon Motion made by Councilor Clement, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following entitled resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - President Barry.
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE TAX STABILIZATION PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 286 MAIN STREET, PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND, FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS WHEN PURCHASED BY LOUIS YIP. (Extending tax exemption from December 15, 1993, until January 31, 1994)
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
FLOWER PEDDLER (RENEWAL)
Albert Vitali, Res: 43 Langdon Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, LIC#870
MOBILE FOOD VENDOR (RENEWAL)
Leo Lachance d/b/a Dottie’s Caterer, 460 York Avenue, LIC#87
POOL TABLE (RENEWALS)
Victoria A. Amaral d/b/a Indian Lounge Narragansett Cafe, 435 York Avenue, (1) Weekdays & Sundays, LIC#G0002
Benefit Street Pub Inc., 433 1/2 Benefit Street, (1) Weekdays & Sundays, LIC#G0004
C M Teens Inc., d/b/a Images, 44 East Avenue, (8) Weekdays & Sundays, LIC#G0007
D & O Inc., d/b/a Hooligan’s, 520 Central Avenue, (2) Weekdays & Sundays, LIC#G0031
Elias Dernikos d/b/a City Line Pizza & Restaurant, 592 Pawtucket Avenue, (1) Weekdays & Sundays, LIC#G0011
Geo’s Bar Inc., 945 Mineral Spring Avenue, (1) Weekdays & Sundays, LIC#G0012
Harry O’s Place Inc., d/b/a Harry O’s Place, 605 Broadway, (1) Weekdays & Sundays, LIC#G0014
Lafayette Social Club Inc., 71-73 Benefit Street, (1) Weekdays & Sundays, LIC#G0017
Armindo J. Marques d/b/a Boulevard Tap, 572 Armistice Boulevard, (1) Weekdays & Sundays, LIC#G0018
Rock’s Bar Inc., 684 Prospect Street, (1) Weekdays & Sundays, LIC#G0020
PRIVATE DETECTIVE (NEW)
Kevin Sharples d/b/a Sharp Investigations, 255 Main Street, LIC#150
SUNDAY SALES (SECOND CLASS) NEW
Precision Harley Davidson Inc., 269 Armistice Boulevard, LIC#20203
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) NEW
Manuel Baptista d/b/a Sunshine Donut, 607 Smithfiled Avenue, LIC#316
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) RENEWAL
P.A.G. Inc., d/b/a Domino’s Pizza, 141 Broad Street, LIC#150
YEARLY BINGO (NEW)
N.E.A.T. Inc., for yearly bingo license for Wednesday, evenings for year ending August 31, 1994, 92 East Avenue (Braves Hall) LIC#C0013
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Susan E. Bowen - $578.70/763.16
Raymond Costa - $180.00
Russell Creem - No amount specified
Brian M. Durand - $6,774.88
Peter Mecchi - $100,000.00
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vieira introduces the following Claim:
Claim of North By Northeast, Inc., by Attorney John M. Roney, Esq., to Pawtucket City Council, in the amount of $809.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following claim is Referred to the Committee on Claims and Pending Suits.
Claim of North By Northeast, Inc., by Attorney John M. Roney, Esq., to Pawtucket City Council, in the amount of $809.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Doyle introduces the following Petition:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilors Kinder and Rabbitt, the following Petition is Read and Ordered Filed and Referred to Michael Burns, Traffic Engineer, for his Recommendation.
Petition from the residents on Mavis Street requesting parking be limited to one side of the Street.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Vieira, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send communications to The Reverend Roger Bacon, Pastor St. Cecilia’s Church, and Robert Andrade, Pawtucket Credit Union, asking if the residents of the City of Pawtucket could park in their parking lots during weather emergencies.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Vieira, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Ferdinand A. Ihenacho, Director of Public Works, to ask if it would be permissible for people to park on the sidewalks during snow storms in order to comply with the weather emergency ordinance.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
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 Richard E. DeLyon, Chief of Police, regarding the City’s past policy of waiving penalties for overtime parking in the month of December.
The Council would like to know what the status of that practice is for this year, and is requesting that he implement it if it is not already being done.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Rabbitt introduces the following entitled resolution:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following entitled 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 CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Bray introduces the following entitled resolution:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following entitled 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 CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
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 Larry Walsh, to inform him that he is being added to the Gun Amnesty Committee, which is being Chaired by Councilor Rabbitt.
The Councilor stated at this meeting that Mr. Walsh had requested to be part of this Committee and the Council has approved that request.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Moran, the meeting is adjourned at eight thirty-three o’clock pm.