City Council, February 10, 1993
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, February 10, 1993, at eight five o’clock p.m. All the members are present except Councilors Calista and Rabbitt and President Barry presides.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONTINUE THE PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA AND TO CONVENE AS THE BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS.
COUNCILOR RABBITT ARRIVES AT 8:08 P.M.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 8:53 P.M.
The reading of the records of January 20, and 25, 1993, are dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Clement the *Consent Agenda is approved on a unanimous voice vote.
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
**TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN:
THE COUNCIL RECESSES AT 8:57 PM TO CONDUCT THE PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "HOUSING COURT".
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 8:58 P.M.
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 unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Rae B. Condon, Chairperson of Advisory Commission on Ethics, requesting that all the Members of the Ethics Commission attend a Special City Council Meeting on Monday, February 22, 1993.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Clement introduces the following communication:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Clement, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following communication is Read and Ordered Field.
Communication from Frank Rendine, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Property located at 170 York Avenue)
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 Jack Rahill, Director of Finance, to ask why only two of the six transactions regarding the American Express charges were on the Turnaround Reports. He would like to know where the other four charges are reported.
The Council would also like a monthly report from him on all American Express charges and all other travel and entertainment charges. Included with that report, the Council would like copies of the American Express bills.
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 Mayor Robert E. Metivier, requesting the following information regarding the hiring of temporary employees:
1. The number of temps hired since January 1, 1992.
2. Status of these employees.
3. Why the temporary worker at the Pound did not appear on the list of hirings sent to the Council in October, when he was hired.
4. What is the Administration’s position on the hiring of temps, considering that a hiring freeze is supposed to be in place.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, is passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Ferdinand C. Ihenacho, Director of Public Works, to have former Mayor Sarault’s name removed from the Veterans Monument on the corner of Roosevelt Avenue and Exchange Street.
The Council would like him to find out the costs to do this and let them know prior to taking any action on the Motion.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran moves, seconded by Councilor Doyle, that the Council take a roll call vote on its intentions regarding placing a referendum on the ballot regarding the fate of the Slater Park Zoo.
The Council votes not to place on the ballot a referendum on the fate of the Slater Park Zoo, on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE of Norman A. Tremblay & David J. Thoman d/b/a Pride Auto Repair, (previous owner Glen Carnes d/b/a Family Car Care Center) 814 Central Avenue, Tax Assessors’s Plat 12, Lot 220, to keep a shop for repairing automobiles, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is David Thoman, 310 Schumucknuck Hill Road, Charlestown, Rhode Island, and Norman Tremblay, 85 Columbine Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Mr. Thoman states that they have both been in the auto repair business. There will be no body work or painting. The hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, and Saturday until 1:00 pm.
They state that they do not have any employees other than themselves.
The establishment has 3 bays in front to work on cars. There is parking for 3 cars in front of the bays and 2 storage bays in the back for parking. There will be no parking of cars on the street, only on the lot.
Mr. Thoman introduces a letter from Jeanne Theberge, the owner of the property.
Speaking in opposition is Mr. Arthur Vadnais, 324 Grand Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Mr. Vadnais states that he is not really opposed to the transfer, he is only concerned about parking. He states that it is O.K. if the parking is limited to the lot.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is Closed.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the Petition for the Auto Repair Shop License is APPROVED and the Communication from Jeanne Theberge is Read and Ordered Filed.
Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE of Norman A. Tremblay & David J. Thoman d/b/a Pride Auto Repair, (previous owner Glen Carnes d/b/a Family Car Care Center) 814 Central Avenue, Tax Assessors’s Plat 12, Lot 220, to keep a shop for repairing automobiles. LIC#30132
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD JANUARY 25, 1993, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT UNTIL THE FIRST MEETING AFTER APRIL 14, 1993, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO GIVE FAVORABLE CONSIDERATION TO THE CITY’S BOND LEGISLATION.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Bray, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Gerald Resnick, Chairperson of Pawtucket School Committee, and to Dr. Emile Cheverette, Superintendent of Schools, requesting answers to several questions which were brought up at the pre-council session on bonding for the School Department, prior to approving the resolution on these bonds.
These questions concern such matters as double sessions, the use of parochial school classrooms; filling the empty classrooms at Pawtucket Schools, such as Goff Junior High School; where a new school, if approved, will be built and other alternatives to building a new school in the City.
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 roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Clement, Doyle, Kinder Moran and Vieira
Noes - Councilor Rabbitt.
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Frank L. Ribaudo, Program Coordinator, New England Regional Office, Norma Terris Humane Education Center, requesting that he continue to search for homes for all of the animals in the Slater Park Zoo and report back to the Council with his findings.
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
The following Ordinance is read for the second time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Clement, seconded by Councilor Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to inform him that no work is to be done at the Zoo until it comes before the Council, per the Resolution regarding Slater Park.
When he comes before the Council for this approval, the Council would like to know the following:
1. What is the liability for the volunteers working on this project?
2. Are volunteer workers a violation of the AFSME Contract?
3. Will the renovations meet USDA and Zoological standards?
4. What will happen to Fanny while the work is being done; e.g. will she have to moved; and if not, what is being done to guarantee her health while the work is going on?
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE, WHICH THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE RETUNED WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT AND WHICH WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD JANUARY 20, 1993, IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:
ORDINANCE ENTITLED "HOUSING COURT"
Section 3. (B) shall be amended to read as follows:
(B) There shall be a Housing Court Judge and an Associate Housing Court Judge to hear and determine all actions brought before the Housing Court by the Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement concerning violations of state and local housing laws and ordinances and all actions brought for the prevention thereof, and to hear and determine any other actions brought to promote, protect, or enhance the residential environmental quality of the people.
Section 3. (C) shall be amended by adding to line two between the words, "said" and "Judge" the words "Municipal Court"
Section 3. a new subsection (D) shall be added to read as follows:
(D) The Associate Housing Court Judge shall serve simultaneously as the Associate Judge of the Pawtucket Municipal Court; said Associate Municipal Court Judge being appointed by the Housing Court Judge in his or her capacity as Judge of the Municipal Court and in accordance with Section 2-501 of the City Charter.
Section 3. subsections (D) (E) (F) and (G) shall be changed to subsections (E) (F) (G) and (H)
Section 3. a new subsection (I) shall be added to read as follows:
(I) The fees and costs assessed by the Pawtucket Housing Court shall at all times be consistent with those of the Pawtucket Municipal Court.
Section 4. (B) shall be amended to read as follows:
(B) In all matters within its jurisdiction, the Housing Court shall have equitable powers pursuant to Section 45-24.2-8 and in accordance with Chapter 24.3 of Title 45 of the Rhode Island General Laws. In accordance with Section 8-8-3.1 of the Rhode Island General Laws, these equitable powers shall include the power to grant temporary restraining orders and preliminary and permanent injunctions as justice and equity may require, as well as the power to order a dwelling into receivership pursuant to Section 34-44-3 of the Rhode Island General Laws.
Section 5. shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 5. Sessions. The Housing Court shall conduct business in the Pawtucket Municipal Court House on each and every Wednesday evening and on Friday mornings as the Housing Court Judge deems necessary. The Housing Court shall also conduct business in the Pawtucket Municipal Court House at such other times and under such conditions as the Housing Court Judge may from time to time direct.
Section 7. (A) shall be amended by placing a period on line four, after the first time the words Associate Judge appear and eliminating the rest of the paragraph.
Section 9. shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 9. Authority and Duties of Clerks. The Housing Court Clerk shall serve simultaneously as the Clerk of the Pawtucket Municipal Court. In addition to any other authority or duties provided by this chapter, the Housing Court Clerk shall have the authority to carry out the duties with respect to the Housing Court that are exercised or performed by the clerks of the District Courts in housing matters.
Section 11. shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 11. Appeal. Any party aggrieved by final judgment, decree, or order of the Housing Court, may within twenty days (20) days after entry of judgment, petition to the Supreme Court of the State of Rhode Island for a writ of certiorari to review any errors involved. The petition for the writ of certiorari shall set forth the errors claimed. Upon the filing of such a petition with the clerk of the Supreme Court, the Supreme Court may if it sees fit, issue a writ of certiorari to the Housing Court to certify to the Supreme Court the record of the proceedings of the case together with any transcript of the proceedings furnished by the petitioner at his expense.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Clement, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the AMENDMENT to the Ordinance Entitled "HOUSING COURT" is passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Section 3. (B) shall be amended to read as follows:
(B) There shall be a Housing Court Judge and an Associate Housing Court Judge to hear and determine all actions brought before the Housing Court by the Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement concerning violations of state and local housing laws and ordinances and all actions brought for the prevention thereof, and to hear and determine any other actions brought to promote, protect, or enhance the residential environmental quality of the people.
Section 3. (C) shall be amended by adding to line two between the words, "said" and "Judge" the words "Municipal Court"
Section 3. a new subsection (D) shall be added to read as follows:
(D) The Associate Housing Court Judge shall serve simultaneously as the Associate Judge of the Pawtucket Municipal Court; said Associate Municipal Court Judge being appointed by the Housing Court Judge in his or her capacity as Judge of the Municipal Court and in accordance with Section 2-501 of the City Charter.
Section 3. subsections (D) (E) (F) and (G) shall be changed to subsections (E) (F) (G) and (H)
Section 3. a new subsection (I) shall be added to read as follows:
(I) The fees and costs assessed by the Pawtucket Housing Court shall at all times be consistent with those of the Pawtucket Municipal Court.
Section 4. (B) shall be amended to read as follows:
(B) In all matters within its jurisdiction, the Housing Court shall have equitable powers pursuant to Section 45-24.2-8 and in accordance with Chapter 24.3 of Title 45 of the Rhode Island General Laws. In accordance with Section 8-8-3.1 of the Rhode Island General Laws, these equitable powers shall include the power to grant temporary restraining orders and preliminary and permanent injunctions as justice and equity may require, as well as the power to order a dwelling into receivership pursuant to Section 34-44-3 of the Rhode Island General Laws.
Section 5. shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 5. Sessions. The Housing Court shall conduct business in the Pawtucket Municipal Court House on each and every Wednesday evening and on Friday mornings as the Housing Court Judge deems necessary. The Housing Court shall also conduct business in the Pawtucket Municipal Court House at such other times and under such conditions as the Housing Court Judge may from time to time direct.
Section 7. (A) shall be amended by placing a period on line four, after the first time the words Associate Judge appear and eliminating the rest of the paragraph.
Section 9. shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 9. Authority and Duties of Clerks. The Housing Court Clerk shall serve simultaneously as the Clerk of the Pawtucket Municipal Court. In addition to any other authority or duties provided by this chapter, the Housing Court Clerk shall have the authority to carry out the duties with respect to the Housing Court that are exercised or performed by the clerks of the District Courts in housing matters.
Section 11. shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 11. Appeal. Any party aggrieved by final judgment, decree, or order of the Housing Court, may within twenty days (20) days after entry of judgment, petition to the Supreme Court of the State of Rhode Island for a writ of certiorari to review any errors involved. The petition for the writ of certiorari shall set forth the errors claimed. Upon the filing of such a petition with the clerk of the Supreme Court, the Supreme Court may if it sees fit, issue a writ of certiorari to the Housing Court to certify to the Supreme Court the record of the proceedings of the case together with any transcript of the proceedings furnished by the petitioner at his expense.
The following Ordinance is read for the first time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
ORDINANCE ENTITLED "HOUSING COURT" AS AMENDED
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION IS READ AND ORDERED FILED:
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION IS REFERRED BACK TO THE FULL COUNCIL AND THE REQUEST IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Clement, Doyle, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - Councilor Rabbitt.
Abstain - Councilor Kinder.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Clement introduces the following Communication:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Clement, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following Communication is Read and Ordered Filed.
Communication from Gail Brewer, to Council President, John J. Barry, III. (Pawtucket water system)
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 unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Wiley Archer, Acting Chief Engineer, Pawtucket Water Supply Board, requesting that he respond to the letter from Ms. Brewer in time for the Council’s next meeting on February 24, 1993.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Clement, seconded by Councilor Bray and Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Martin E. Joyce, Jr., Personnel Director, to ask why the position for a part-time switchboard operator was posted prior to approval by the Council to amend the pay plan.
The Council would like to know if this is standard practice.
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, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2287 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET. (Position of Water Lab Technician, Switchboard Operator, Collections Clerk - Police Division, Public Works Clerk).
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES ARE LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2287 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET". (Position of Switchboard Operator/Part Time (20 hours))
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2287 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET". (Position of Commander of Administration Services)
THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)
Blarney Stone Pub Inc. (transfer 50% stockholders) 140 Dexter Street, LIC#280
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)
Rock’s Bar Inc. (transfer from Rock’s Bar Inc. 100% Stockholders) 684 Prospect Street, LIC#279
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vieira introduces the following Licenses:
FLOWER PEDDLER (RENEWALS)
Daniel Allen, Res: P.O. Box 7141, Cumberland, RI LIC#67
FLOWER PEDDLER (NEW)
Donna White, Res: P.O. Box 7141, Cumberland, RI LIC#150
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following licenses are GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
FLOWER PEDDLER (RENEWALS)
Daniel Allen, Res: P.O. Box 7141, Cumberland, RI LIC#67
FLOWER PEDDLER (NEW)
Donna White, Res: P.O. Box 7141, Cumberland, RI LIC#150
*PETITIONS FOR NAME CHANGES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Petition from John D. Penacho, Tax Manager, from Cumberland Farms, Inc., to Pawtucket City Council. (Request to change the d/b/a name from Cumberland Farms, Inc., to Consumer Dairy Outlet)
Petition from Salim A. Osko, to Pawtucket City Council (Request to change the name from Sales and Autobody, Inc., to Congress Sales and Autobody, Inc.)
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Pawtucket Red Sox Baseball Club Inc., for license to conduct Athletic games (game or Exhibition of Baseball) McCoy Stadium - Columbus Avenue on Sundays April 18, May 9, 23, 30, June 13, July 4, 11, 18, August 1, 15, 29, September 5, 12, 19, 26, 1993, LIC#M827
Petition of Community Counseling Center Inc., for license to conduct Easter Egg Hunt, (3 Kids rides) at Pawtucket Armory Exchange Street, on April 18, 1993, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm LIC#830M
FLOWER PEDDLER (RENEWALS)
Robert Fromich, Res: 224 Suffolk Avenue, Pawtucket, RI LIC#70
Renata Sczuroski, Res: 862 River Avenue, Providence, RI LIC#74
FLOWER PEDDLER (NEW)
Earl Thomas, Res: 330 Pawtucket Avenue, Pawtucket, RI LIC#148
POOL TABLE (RENEWAL)
Bandilli Cafe Inc., d/b/a State Line Cafe, 514 Benefit Street, Weekdays and Sundays, (1) LIC#G003
Happy Hour Club, 404 Benefit Street, Weekdays and Sundays, (1) LIC#G0013
Maugus Corporation d/b/a The Ground Round, 2 George Street, Weekdays and Sundays, (10) LIC#G0019
Royal Antedeluvian Order of Buffaloes, 532 Lonsdale Avenue, Weekdays and Sunday, (1) LIC#G0021
Swallow Club, 21 Kenyon Avenue, Weekdays and Sundays, (1) LIC#G0026
SUNDAY SALES (FIFTH CLASS) NEW
Allan D. Bernstein, Res: 59 Fifth Street, Providence, RI LIC#20178
Earl Thomas, Res: 330 Pawtucket Avenue, Pawtucket, RI LIC#20175
Geraldine J. West, Res: 28 Toledo Avenue, Pawtucket, RI LIC#20177
VICTUALLING HOUSE (NEW)
Humberto Sepulvedad d/b/a El Castillo, 3 Garden Street, LIC#283
THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
BINGO
Pawtucket Babe Ruth League, 67 Garrity Street, Bobby’s Rollaway, (transfer from Dunnell Lane East) on Saturdays 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm LIC#C0010
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)
Pawtucket Babe Ruth League Inc., 67 Garrity Street, Bobby’s Rollaway, (transfer from Dunnell Lane East) LIC#282
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Rene A. Allie - No amount specified
Gerard A. Ayotte, Jr. - $437.90
Deborah & Manuel Fernandes - $100,000.00
Hilltop Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Hilltop Ice Company - $16,033.40
Darleen LaRose - $100.00
Kathryn Laudon - No amount specified
S.J. Beauregard & Sons, Inc. - $18,600.00
Alvin L. Thurber, III - $2,655.51
Karen Varieur - $682.29/736.97
Maria Zarokostas - $911.58
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, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Claim of Karen Bertrand, in the amount of $197.00
Claim of Thomas Tinkham, in the amount of $3,026.98
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 Dawn Carter, by Attorney Raymond P. Cooney, in the amount of $100,000.00
Claim of Barbara Llanos, by Attorney Raymond P. Cooney, in the amount of $100,000.00
Claim of John Sojka, by Attorney Daniel V. McKinnon, in no amount specified.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE RECOMMENDED TO BE DENIED - CLAIMANT TO CONTACT THE WATER SUPPLY BOARD.
Claim of Jose Cruz, in no amount specified.
Claim of Lynn Souto, in no amount specified.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE RECOMMENDED TO BE DENIED - CLAIMANT TO CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:
Claim of Susan L. Dubois, in the amount of $194.25
Claim of Normand E. Levesque, in the amount of $124.82/62.41
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS RECOMMENDED BE DENIED:
Claim of Helen T. Kinoian, in no amount specified.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY WHICH WAS DENIED AT THE MEETING OF DECEMBER 18, 1992, IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS RECOMMENDED TO BE TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT AND REFERRED TO THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT.
Claim of Robert & Geraldine Lee, in the amount of $7,640.00
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 Frank Rendine, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, requesting that he contact Mr. Gardner at 170 York Avenue regarding the necessary corrections to violations he has noted in his communications.
The Council would like to know when these corrections are expected to be done, and they would like an update on this matter.
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 Ferdinand C. Ihenacho, Director of Public Works, requesting that he appear at a pre-council session on Wednesday, February 24, 1993, regarding the following matters:
1. The temporary recycling coordinator being hired by the City.
2. The recycling program which the City is supposed to begin in June.
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 Mayor Robert E. Metivier, requesting an update on the contract negotiations with the three Municipal Unions.
Councilor Clement strongly recommends that, if not already begun, the negotiations begin as soon as possible.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Council President Barry, seconded by Councilor Vieira, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to William Mulholland, Director of Recreation, requesting a list of all city employees working at Lynch Arena. This list should include all full and part time workers; and also include those people working at the arena who may be on a different payroll.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Clement, the meeting is adjourned at ten thirty four o’clock p.m.