City Council, July 21, 1993
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, July 21, 1993, at eight thirteen o’clock p.m. All the members are present and President Barry presides.
The reading of the records of July 7, 1993, is taken up:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Clement requests that the minutes of the meeting of July 7, 1993, be amended on Page 565 to indicate that the Entertainment License granted to the Church Action Team for a concert at the Veterans Memorial Park Theater on July 18, 25, and August 1, 1993, be changed to August 8, 1993.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the reading of the records of July 7, 1993, AS AMENDED, is dispensed with and the records are approved as prepare 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 8:35 PM TO CONVENE AS THE BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 8:45 PM., TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:
ORDINANCE REGULATING PARKING DURING WEATHER EMERGENCIES IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET. AS AMENDED
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 8:46 PM.
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
**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 Bray, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Robert E. Metivier, regarding the position of Director of Public Welfare.
Councilor Clement wishes to remind him that the City Council eliminated the funding for this position during the Budget process. Councilor Clement also states that the State has taken over all of the duties of this position and therefore there is no need to have such a position filled.
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 roll call vote as follows:
Ayes – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran and Vieira.
Noes – Councilor Rabbitt.
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Robert E. Metivier, regarding the manner in which upgrades were given to some members of his staff.
The Council is requesting by what authority, i.e. Charter, Ordinance or some type of documentation, were these increases granted.
Also, Councilor Doyle states that he had requested what the percentage increase was for each member of his staff, and has not received this information.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Clement, seconded by Councilors Calista and Rabbitt, 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 Watershed Watch Program.
The Council states that it approved $500 to allow for the participation in this Program, and is directing that Mr. Cassidy find this money to proceed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Clement suggests that a safety report be submitted prior to any Council action on applications for carnivals, circuses, etc., and recommends that guidelines be drawn for future applicants.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Calista, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, Councilor Clement is requested to prepare a Resolution establishing rules and regulations for any carnival and circus applicant. It is further requested that Councilor Clement furnish all pertinent information to the Council at her convenience.
G. Communication from Alisa Mullins, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, to Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Circus) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR KINDER.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Kinder introduces the following Petition:
YEARLY BINGO GAMES
Petition of Blackstone Valley Chapter RIARC for license to conduct Yearly Bingo Games, 67 Garrity Street (change from Dunnell Lane East) Monday evenings from 6:30 pm until 11:00 pm LIC#1002
Upon Motion made by Councilor Kinder, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following Petition for YEARLY BINGO GAMES is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
YEARLY BINGO GAMES
Petition of Blackstone Valley Chapter RIARC for license to conduct Yearly Bingo Games, 67 Garrity Street (change from Dunnell Lane East) Monday evenings from 6:30 pm until 11:00 pm LIC#1002
*THE FOLLOWING PETITION IS GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Club Crescendo Inc., for license to conduct block party in parking lot at 682-684 Roosevelt Avenue, on Sunday, September 5, 1993, from 1:00 pm – 12 Midnight, LIC#872M
THE FOLLOWING PETITION IS GRANTED ON A VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of St. Teresa’s Church, for license to conduct Annual Parish Festival (includes Food, amusement rides, games entertainment, etc.) at the church paring lot – 358 Newport Avenue, on Friday, September 17, from 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Saturday, September 18, from 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm, and Sunday, September 19, 1993 from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm LIC#871M
Councilors Calista and Rabbitt – Abstain.
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 Michael Burns, Traffic Division, requesting that he begin to establish a dialogue with the people running the festival to set up a system for traffic.
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AN A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
FLEA MARKET (RENEWAL)
Jean B. Vitali d/b/a A & B Corporation (Merchandise Mart & Flea Market) 360 Broad Street, LIC#900
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Clement, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Jean B. Vitali d/b/a A & B Corporation, requesting that she attend a pre-council session on Wednesday, August 11, 1993, to answer questions regarding the renewal of her Flea Market License.
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Communication from His Honor Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to Pawtucket City Council Members. (Veto Message regarding "Ordinance Limiting the Length of Time for the Employment of "Temporary" Municipal Employees.")
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Robert E. Metivier, regarding the Veto Message on the "Ordinance Limiting the Length of Time for the Employment of "Temporary" Municipal Employees.
The Council has Tabled any action to override this veto at this time, with the hope that a solution to this matter can be reached.
The Council is suggesting that the intent of this ordinance may be achieved by an action taken by the mayor in the form of an Executive Order, which would close any loophole that this ordinance may be trying to eliminate.
Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Emanuel Sousa d/b/a Sousa’s Auto Body and Sales, (previously Beaudette Brothers Inc.) 1442 Newport Avenue, Tax Assessor’s Plat 4, Lot 991, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobiles, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is Emanuel Sousa, 159 Alto Street, Cranston, RI.
Mr. Sousa states that this will be the same type of operation as the previous owners conducted. He worked in this type of business previously, and he will have two employees.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is Closed.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Calista, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Emanuel Sousa d/b/a Sousa’s Auto Body and Sales, 1442 Newport Avenue, Tax Assessor’s Plat 4, Lot 991, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobiles. LIC#40123
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, 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, Calista, 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 Rabbitt, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Richard J. Renzi, Assistant Chief, Pawtucket Fire Department, to request an update on the status of the communications system at the Fire Department.
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, regarding the contracts, which have been settled, between the City and the Fire Fighters Union and the Municipal Employees Union.
The Council is requesting copies of said contracts for their review, to allow enough time to review these documents prior to ratification by the City Council.
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 obtain a status report regarding the appointment of a Director to the newly created position of Director of Parks and Recreation.
Councilor Clement states that the funding for the positions of Director of Parks and the Director of Recreation were eliminated during the Budget process, and one position was funded to combine both of these departments.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES ARE LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following communication:
Communication from Frank J. Milos, Jr., Special Assistant City Solicitor, to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Veterans Memorial Monument)
Upon Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Clement, the following communication is Read and Ordered Filed.
Communication from Frank J. Milos, Jr., Special Assistant City Solicitor, to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Veterans Memorial Monument)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Clement, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Ferdinand A. Ihenacho, Director of Public Works, regarding the Veterans Memorial Monument at the corner of Roosevelt Avenue and Exchange Street and requesting that he begin the process of having the names removed from the monument.
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 Jack Rahill, Director of Finance, regarding several Vouchers on the turn around reports which the Council has received.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Clement, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Joseph Roque, Purchasing Agent, to demand that he submit the emergency purchases reports for the months of May, June and July, 1993, as required by Resolution of the City Council.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Clement, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Captain Patrick J. McConaghy, Pawtucket Police Department, requesting that he provide the Council with a Status Report on the P.T.E. Program.
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD JULY 7, 1993, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)
Benefit Street Pub Inc., 433 1/2 Benefit Street, LIC#296
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
PIGEON LOFT (RENEWALS)
Frank Ferderighi, 177 Division Street, LIC#D0002
John Quilitzsch, 854 Cottage Street, LIC#D0005
Filomina Sousa, 9 Winter Street, LIC#D0007
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)
David Kadisevskis d/b/a Over Easy Diner (transfer from Carla & Douglas Scott d/b/a Carla’s Over Easy Diner) 365 Fountain Street, LIC#297
YEARLY BINGO GAMES
Pawtucket Citizens for Education for license to conduct yearly bingo games, at 67 Garrity Street, (transfer from 92 East Avenue, Fridays from 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm LIC#899
Councilor Kinder – Abstains
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Blackstone Valley Electric Company – $1,181.32
Laurie Carroll – $1,058.25
Denise Jaiman – $2,214.90
Jean Teixeira – $3,004/2,034.38
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 James Kulczycki, Director of Parks, regarding needed repairs to the Boat House in Slater Park.
According to the Lease between the City of Pawtucket and the Water Color Society, the City is responsible for the upkeep of the exterior part of the building; and the City council is requesting that the following repairs be addressed immediately:
1. Some window panes need replacing.
2. Trim needs to be scrapped and painted.
3. The underside of the balcony has wooden beams that need to be replaced.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Calista, seconded by Councilor Clement, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, requesting that he review the Lease between the City of Pawtucket and the Water Color Society for the Boat House in Slater Park.
The Council is requesting the following information.
1. Who is entitled to receive the revenue from the rental of the Boat House by the Society to others; the City or the Water Color Society.
2. Does the City Council have to approve any sub leasing before the Water Color Society can rent or sub lease any space.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Clement, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to obtain a status report regarding the Moshassuck Valley Highway extension.
The Council is asking how the State is reacting to the City’s proposal and if there are any communications from the State on this matter, the Council would like to receive copies of this material.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the meeting is adjourned at ten five o’clock pm.