City Council, February 24, 1993.
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, February 24, 1993, at eight twenty o’clock p.m. All the members are present except Councilors Calista and Clement and President Barry presides.
The reading of the records of February 10, 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:
**TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, ON OTHER ACTION TAKEN.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES AT 8:23 PM TO RECONVENE AS THE PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 8:35 PM.
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, regarding the American Express charges. Councilor Moran would like copies of the pages of the turnaround reports showing those expenditures.
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 Ferdinand C. Ihenacho, Director of Public Works, requesting that he check with two or three other vendors regarding the removal of Mayor Sarault’s name from the Veterans Monument at the corner of Exchange Street and Roosevelt Avenue.
The Council would like him to get other prices for this job and to ask what it would cost to put a bronze plate or something similar over the name, to see if that would be a less expensive way of accomplishing the goal.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Moran, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to inform him that the Council appreciates the thought to be included in the preparation of the Fiscal Year 1994 Budget; however, they believe their role is to review the Budget and not participate in its preparation. Therefore, they are respectfully declining the offer.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Moran, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to inform him that Councilor Doyle accepts his invitation to participate in the television show Monday evening, March 1, 1993, regarding Synchronization, and that the entire Finance Committee will attempt to attend this meeting.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Vieira, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Martin E. Joyce, Jr., Director of Personnel, to invite him to attend the next meeting of the City Council on March 10, 1993, to explain why he filled the position of part-time switchboard operator, when the letter to the Council stated that he would not do so until the Council approved the position.
The Council would also like him to come prepared to respond to questions on Affirmative Action.
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, regarding the list of hirings, dated November 5, 1992.
Councilor Moran would like to know why the letter from Ray Houle, originally dated November 5, 1992, was changed to November 12th; and why the original letter sent from Ray Houle did not mention the hiring and firing of temporary employees as the list he sent did.
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 Joseph E. Burns, Fire Chief, to ask that he attend the next meeting of the City Council, which will be held on March 10, 1993, regarding the communications system in the Fire Department.
The Council would like to know exactly where the corrections to this system now stand.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Moran, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to prepare an ordinance and a resolution to prevent the hiring of temporary employees for a period longer than one day less than the time required for said employees to be eligible to petition any municipal union for membership.
Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of August Pimentel d/b/a Gus’s Shop, 62 Church Street, Tax Assessors’s Plat 53, Lot 84, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically; used radios and televisions, etc., which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is August Pimentel, 20 Toledo Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Mr. Pimentel states that this will be a small operation, selling used televisions, radios, vcr’s, stereos, etc.
Mr. Pimentel states that there was a used car lot at this location, and there is enough parking at this establishment.
Mr. Pimentel states that they will be open from Noon to 6:00 pm., six days per week. Three will be no repair work done.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is closed.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the petition for Second Hand Shop License is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of August Pimentel d/b/a Gus’s Shop, 62 Church Street, Tax Assessors’s Plat 53, Lot 84, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically; used radios and televisions, etc. LIC#40114
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FACSIMILE SIGNATURES FOR THE RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL TRUST NATIONAL BANK.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Vieira, 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, to inform him that the Resolution on Fascimile Signatures for Hospital Trust Bank was Laid on the Table until the next meeting, pending further information. Therefore, the Council is requesting that he attend the next meeting on March 10, 1993, to discuss this matter.
One item mentioned by Council President Barry is whether or not there are accounts other than those mentioned in the letter, which would be affected by this resolution.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY LEAVES AT 9:33 PM.
COUNCILOR VIEIRA PRESIDES.
The following ordinance is read for the second time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Pro-Tempore Vieira, Councilors Bray, Doyle, Kinder, Moran and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0
330 ORDINANCE ENTITLED "HOUSING COURT" AS AMENDED
COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY RETURNS AND PRESIDES AT 9:39 PM.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE 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 Water Lab Technician, Switchboard Operator, Collections Clerk - Police Division, Public Works Clerk).
The following ordinance is read for the second time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
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, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
ORDINANCE BRINGING ALL CITY TRAFFIC ORDINANCES INTO COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW.
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Doyle, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - Councilor Rabbitt
Abstains - Councilor Kinder
ORDINANCE ENTITLED "THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF BINGO LICENSES PERMISSIBLE"
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 1097 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND CHAPTER 31 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND, 1966, ENTITLED "ZONING" (Designation of Historic Districts) AS AMENDED
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vieira introduces the following entitled Ordinance:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 31 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED, "ZONING" ADOPTED AS CHAPTER 1097 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET. PLAT 51, LOT 227 (ZONING MAP LOT 140) FROM INDUSTRIAL MO TO RESIDENTIAL RS AND TEXT AMENDMENTS.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following Ordinance is LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 31 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED, "ZONING" ADOPTED AS CHAPTER 1097 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET. PLAT 51, LOT 227 (ZONING MAP LOT 140) FROM INDUSTRIAL MO TO RESIDENTIAL RS AND TEXT AMENDMENTS.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vieira, introduces the following Communication:
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to Councilor William D. Vieira, Sr. (Proposed Zoning Map and Ordinance Amendment)
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following communication is Referred to the Ordinance Committee on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to Councilor William D. Vieira, Sr. (Proposed Zoning Map and Ordinance Amendment)
THE FOLLOWING LICENSES WERE LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 10, 1993, AND ARE AGAIN TAKEN UP AND ARE GRANTED 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
Abstains - Councilor Kinder.
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)
Pawtucket Babe Ruth League Inc., 67 Garrity Street, Bobby’s Rollaway, (transfer from Dunnell Lane East) LIC#282
Abstains - Councilor Kinder.
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
BOWLING ALLEYS (RENEWAL)
Eugene J. Merola Inc., d/b/a Chip’s Bowlarama, 615 Pawtucket Avenue, Weekdays and Sundays, 24 Bowling Alleys, LIC#1
ENTERTAINMENT
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee for license to conduct fund raiser dance for parade in Pawtucket Armory Exchange Street, on Saturday, March 6, 1993, from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm LIC#832M
FLOWER PEDDLER (RENEWAL)
Keith Lambert, Res: 910 Mineral Spring Avenue, Pawtucket, RI LIC#64
POOL TABLE (RENEWAL)
2nd Ward Independent Club, 409 Cottage Street, Weekdays and Sundays, (1) LIC#G0023
CC & DD d/b/a Dazzle’s, 602 Smithfield Avenue, Weekdays and Sunday, (1) LIC#G0006
PAWN SHOP (RENEWAL)
Paul Moskwa d/b/a Fred’s, 618 Broadway, LIC#879
PRIVATE DETECTIVE (NEW)
Charles Sczuroski, Jr., 386 Central Avenue, Pawtucket, RI LIC#144
PUBLIC LAUNDRY (NEW)
Aruna Vyas d/b/a Pawtucket Cleaners, 729 Main Street, LIC#A0035
SUNDAY SALES (SECOND CLASS) NEW
Louis Lamoureux d/b/a Fisharama Plus, 690 Central Avenue, LIC#20183
SUNDAY SALES (FIFTH CLASS) NEW
Donna White, Res: P.O. Box 7141, Cumberland, RI LIC#20184
*THE FOLLOWING BONDS ARE APPROVED, SURETIES NAMED ARE ACCEPTED:
Paul Moskwa, surety - Western Surety Company
Charles Sczuroski, surety - Western Surety Company
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 Jack Rahill, Director of Finance, requesting that he forward a copy of his response to the letter from Brian Kelley to all Members of the Council, in time for th next meeting.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR KINDER.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Kinder, 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 that he appoint an Affirmative Action Coordinator to implement the Affirmative Action Plan of the City. They also request that he instruct Martin Joyce to forward to PUMA, copies of all records, documents, etc., regarding the City’s Affirmative Action Plan.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vieira introduces the following report:
Report from Hauge & Sahady, Certified Public Accountants, to Pawtucket City Council. (Audit Report 1991)
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following report is Read and Ordered Filed.
Report from Hauge & Sahady, Certified Public Accountants, to Pawtucket City Council. (Audit Report 1991)
COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY STATES THE FOLLOWING:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Richard E. DeLyon, to ask why the P.A.R.E. Program is not in effect at all any more (President Barry states that a response that the tickets are not yet printed is unacceptable)
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the meeting is adjourned at nine fifty-eight o’clock p.m.