City Council, January 6, 1993
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, January 6, 1993, at eight eight o’clock p.m. All the members are present except Councilor Vieira and President Barry presides.
The reading of the records of December 18, 1992, is dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Calista, seconded by Councilor Kinder the *Consent Agenda is approved on a unanimous voice vote.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Doyle submits the bids received at the bid opening held at Fleet National Bank, on January 6, 1993, as follows:
| BIDDER | AMOUNT | COUPON | PREMIUM | NIC |
| Fleet Securities | 15,000,000 | 2.72 | 100 | 2.7185 |
| Citizens | 1,000,000 | 3.67 | -0- | 3.67 |
| State Street | 15,000,000 | 3.00 | 3,450 | 2.949 |
| Shawmut | 15,000,000 | 3.20 | 3,300 | 3.15 |
| AH Williams | 5,000,000 | 3.15 | 2,705 | 3.0326 |
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| 5,000,000 | 3.15 | 1,555 | 3.0825 |
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| 5,000,000 | 3.15 | 250 | 3.1391 |
With majority consent of the Council, the following communication submitted by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Calista, is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
| BIDDER | AMOUNT | COUPON | PREMIUM | NIC |
| Fleet Securities | 15,000,000 | 2.72 | 100 | 2.7185 |
Upon Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Calista, 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 Rabbitt.
Noes - 0
| AMOUNT AWARDED | PURCHASER | INTEREST RATE | PREMIUM | NET INTEREST COST |
| $15,000,000 | Fleet Securities | 2.72% | 100 | 2.7185% |
THE COUNCIL RECESSES AT 8:11 P.M. TO CONVENE AS THE BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 10:27 P.M.
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
D. Communication from Richard E. DeLyon, Chief of Police, to John Gannon, City Solicitor. (Ordinance Chapter 2285)
G. Communication from Jack Rahill, Finance Director, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Under-expenditures)
**TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Clement, seconded by Councilor Calista, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to all Members of the Charter Review Commission, to thank them for their outstanding service to the City of Pawtucket this past year.
Although the Council did not agree with all of the recommendations that they made, the Council none the less, appreciated their efforts to improve our system of government in the City of Pawtucket.
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 ask if he has any plans to create a new Charter Review Commission to complete the unfinished business left by the Charter Review Commission which recently disbanded.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Doyle introduces the following communication:
Communication from Rt. Rev Joseph S. Hagger, Pastor, Church of St. Basil the Great, to Pawtucket City Council. (Change Bingo permit day from Thursdays to Tuesdays at the Darlington Braves location)
Upon Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Clement, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND THE REQUEST TO CHANGE THE DAY OF THEIR BINGO FROM THURSDAYS TO TUESDAYS IS REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE.
Communication from Rt. Rev Joseph S. Hagger, Pastor, Church of St. Basil the Great, to Pawtucket City Council. (Change Bingo permit day from Thursday to Tuesdays at the Darlington Braves location)
Miriam R. Plitt, 44 Cooke Street. (Term expires the first Monday in July, 1993) 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 and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0
ETHICS COMMISSION
Miriam R. Plitt, 44 Cooke Street. (Term expires the first Monday in July, 1993)
Stephen J. Durand, 115 Arland Drive. To fill unexpired term of Joseph McIntyre (Term expires the first Monday in August, 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, Doyle, Kinder, Moran and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0
Abstains - Councilors Clement.
PARKS COMMISSION
Stephen J. Durand, 115 Arland Drive. To fill unexpired term of Joseph McIntyre (Term expires the first Monday in August, 1994)
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 Joseph McIntyre, to thank him for his service to the City as a Member of the Pawtucket Parks Commission. The Council was sorry that he felt it was necessary to resign from the Commission, but it appreciates the efforts he made while a Member.
James Breslin, 121 Fuller Street, Pawtucket. (Term expires the first Monday in January, 1998) 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 and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0
PERSONNEL BOARD
James Breslin, 121 Fuller Street, Pawtucket. (Term expires the first Monday in January, 1998)
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Communication from His Honor Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the following appointment as an Alternate Member of the Board of Appeals FOR CONFIRMATION:
Elizabeth M. Noonan, 275 Grotto Avenue. (Term expires the first Monday in January 1996)
Communication from His Honor Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the following re-appointment to the Board of Appeals FOR CONFIRMATION:
Anthony V. Mangione, 315 Pawtucket Avenue. (Term expires the first Monday in January 1998)
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 Moran, the following Communication is Read and Ordered Filed on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Lucie M. Coughlin, to Mayor Robert E. Metivier. (Re-appointment of Richard Riendeau to the Zoning Board)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Joseph Roque, Purchasing Agent, to ask that the December Report on Emergency Purchases be made available to the Council in time for their meeting on January 20, 1993.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Moran, 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 ask him the following:
1. Who has an American Express Card which is payable by the City?
2. What purpose is it/are they used for?
3. A Listing of all expenses since January 1992.
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 Kinder, the following Communication is Read and Ordered Filed on a unanimous voice vote.
Communication from Edward F. Sanderson, Executive Director of Historical Preservation Commission, to Tom Willett, Department of Planning and Redevelopment. (Friendship Gardens, Slater Memorial Park, Pawtucket)
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 Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, regarding the Friendship Gardens Project in Slater Park. The Council wanted to stress to him that no work is to take place on this Project until it has come back before the City Council for a vote.
THE FOLLOWING PETITION IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of ABC Auto Body and Sales Inc., 616 Weeden Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 47, Lot 591, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobiles and repairing same. LIC#30131 & 40113
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, upon Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Calista, the Auto Repair Shop License of Felix Vicente d/b/a Candy’s Auto Body & Repair, 519 Broadway, Pawtucket, is reinstated with a warning to the owner that if further problems exist at your establishment the City Council will consider taking action against your license.
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calsita, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0
UPON MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR KINDER, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR BRAY, THE MEETING IS EXTENDED UNTIL 11:15 O’CLOCK ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
The following ordinance is read for the second time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran and Rabbitt.
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, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran and Rabbitt.
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, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran and Rabbitt.
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 Frank Rendine, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, regarding a shed which was recently built on a City-owned field, next to Agnes Little School.
The Council would like to know if a building permit was issued for the shed; and if not, why not?
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 Water Lab Technician, Switchboard Operator, Collections Clerk, Police Division, Public Works Clerk)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Clement, seconded by the entire City Council, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Daniel F. McKinnon, Chairman Health Services Council c/o Office Health Systems Development, Rhode Island Department of Health, regarding the proposed Methadone Clinic in Pawtucket.
The Council has scheduled a public hearing on this matter for 8:00 p.m. on January 20, 1993, and is requesting that the Health Services Council Table all action on this matter which may come before them until after said public hearing.
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
FLOWER PEDDLER (RENEWALS)
Geraldine Teixiera, Res: 54 Paul Street, Pawtucket, RI, LIC#75
Mary Teixiera, Res: 54 Paul Street, Pawtucket, RI, LIC #99
Manuel Teixiera, Res: 54 Paul Street, Pawtucket, RI, LIC #98
INTELLIGENCE OFFICE (RENEWAL)
Daniel S. Smith Inc., d/b/a Snelling and Snelling or Snelling Personnel Services, 255 East Avenue, LIC#5
MOBILE FOOD VENDOR (RENEWAL)
Palagi’s Ice Cream Inc., Res: 16 Ingraham Street, Cumberland, RI. LIC#91
POOL TABLE (RENEWAL)
342 East Avenue Inc., d/b/a East Avenue Cafe, 344 East Avenue, (1) Weekly and Sundays LIC#G0001
Benefit Street Pub Inc., 433 1/2 Benefit Street, (1) Weekdays only LIC#G0004
Boulevard Billiard Club, 508 Armistice Boulevard, (10) Weekdays and Sundays LIC#G0005
C M Teens Inc., d/b/a Images, 44 East Avenue, (8) Weekdays and Sundays LIC#G0007
Country Lounge Inc., d/b/a Tommy’s Lounge, 99 India Street, (2) Weekdays and Sundays LIC#G0009
Elias Dernikos d/b/a City Line Pizza and Restaurant, 592 Pawtucket Avenue, (1) Weekdays and Sundays LIC#G0011
Geo’s Bar Inc., 945 Mineral Spring Avenue, (1) Weekdays only LIC#G0012
Harry O’s Place Inc., d/b/a Harry O’s Place, 605 Broadway, (1) Weekdays and Sundays LIC#G0014
Lafayette Social Club Inc., 71 Benefit Street, (1) Weekdays and Sundays LIC#G0017
Armindo J. Marques d/b/a Boulvevard Tap, 572 Armistice Boulevard, (1) Weekdays Only LIC#G0018
Rock’s Bar Inc., 684 Prospect Street, (1) Weekdays and Sundays LIC#G0020
Stooge’s Inc., d/b/a Stooge’s Pub, 90 Broad Street, (1) Weekdays and Sundays LIC#G0025
SUNDAY SALES (SECOND CLASS)
Northeast Management Inc., d/b/a Blockbuster Video (transfer from RLP Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Blockbuster Video) 295 Armistice Boulevard, LIC#20173
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) RENEWAL
Ridlon Inc d/b/a Ricotti’s Sandwich Shop, 614 Central Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, LIC#169
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
Councilor Rabbitt states for the record that by virtue of the decision of the Liquor Control Administrator to renew the Class B (Victualer) License of Voutena, Inc., d/b/a Bootlegers, which also affects the Class B (victualer) License of Snickers, Inc., d/b/a Lavault’s Restaurant, the Victualling House licenses of both establishments should also be considered as renewed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Clement, the Victualling House license of K.L.C. Associates Inc., d/b/a Macondo is suspended for thirty days beginning at 12:01am on Friday, January 8, 1993, for the following reasons:
1. Violation of the stipulations on their license, specifically the failure to have a detail officer on duty; and
2. Failure to act in a prudent manner by contacting the Police Department after the assault;
ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Dawn Carter - $100,000.00
Susan L. Dubois - $194.25
Helen T. Kinoian - No amount specified
Normand E. Levesque - $124.82/62.41
Barbara Llanos - $100,000.00
Marsha Metcalf - $170.00
Lynn Souto - No amount specified
Upon Motion made by Councilor Calsita, seconded by Councilor Moran, the meeting is adjourned at eleven eleven o’clock p.m.