March 24, 1993 - Regular City Council Session

City Council, March 24, 1993

A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, March 24, 1993, at eight seven o’clock p.m. All the members are present and President Barry presides.

THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONVENE AS THE BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS AND TO CONDUCT THE PRE-COUNCIL SESSION.

THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 10:06.

THE COUNCIL RECESSES AT 10:07 P.M. TO CONVENE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:

FRIENDSHIP GARDENS PROJECT.

THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 10:47 P.M.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.

With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Vieira is passed on a unanimous voice vote:

The City Council shall develop a list of maintenance projects in City parks and recreational facilities which need to be done, at which time this list shall be forwarded to Jim Kulczycki, Director of Parks requesting that he respond within 30 days as to what actions have been taken to complete these jobs or what plans are in place to complete them. After his response, the Council will reconsider the Frienship Gardens Project.

The Council further requests that Mr. Kulczycki, be informed that no work is to be done on the Frienship Gardens Project until such time as approval is granted by the Council.

The reading of the records of March 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:

028      A.        Communication from Representative Rodney D. Driver, to Pawtucket City Council. (Anti-Casino Legislation)

028      B.         Communication from Robert J. Connelly, Jr., Esq., to Pawtucket City Council. (Veterans Memorial)

624      D.        Communication from Joseph Roque, Purchasing Agent, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Emergency Purchases)

613      E.         Communication from John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to Councilor Brenda Clement. (Conflicts of Interest - Judge Kelly’s Pub)

028      F.         Communication from Robert J. Uyttebroek, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (November and December Revenues and Expenditures)

590      **H.    Communication from Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to Pawtucket City Council. ("An Ordinance Limiting the Length of Time for the Employment of ‘Temporary’ Municipal Employees."

1          K.        Communication from Richard E. DeLyon, Chief of Police, to Councilor Kevin J. Rabbitt. (Satellite Police Station)

614      L.         Communication from Ferdinand C. Ihenacho, Director of Public Works, to Public Works Division Heads. (Drivers Instruction Manual)

028      M.        Communication from David L. Quinn, Tax Assessor, to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Remarks made by the City Council at the Meting of March 10, 1993)

**TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN:

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 Wiley Archer, Acting Chief Engineer, regarding a supposed agreement between the Water Board and Colfax, allowing them to purchase water from Providence during the recent water crisis.

Councilor Vieira has heard that this agreement exists and has not been rescinded.

The Council would like information on this agreement if it exists, including whether or not it has been rescinded, and whether Colfax is now buying its water from Pawtucket.

613      C.        Communication from John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to Councilor James Doyle. (Worker’s Compensation/Investigative Services) is Read and Ordered Filed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.

With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Doyle introduces the following communication:

613      Communication from Councilor James E. Doyle, to John T. Gannon, City Solicitor. (Response to Gannon Letter Regarding Workers comp)

Upon Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following communication is Read and Ordered Filed.

Communication from Councilor James E. Doyle, to John T. Gannon, City Solicitor. (Response to Gannon Letter Regarding Workers comp)

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.

With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Doyle, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, regarding the vouchers he provided to the Council on investigative services in the worker’s comp department.

The Council would like additional back-up on these vouchers showing how many hours of work were paid for in these vouchers.

Councilor Vieira commented that if we are spending this much on outside investigators, it may be cheaper to hire a full-time investigator for the City.

028      G.        Communication from Bruce H. Young, Director of Collections, to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Meeting with Mr. Zuckerman) is Read and Ordered Filed.

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 Bruce Young, Director of Collections and Disbursements, to ensure him and his staff that the Council knows that his office is neither crooked nor untrustworthy, and they apologize if they allowed the line of civil conduct to the crossed at the last meeting.

Council President Barry would like to assure him that it was not him who was being referred to as crooked, and untrustworthy, but the collections agency.

590      I.          Communication from Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to Pawtucket City Council. (Pawtucket Telephone System) is Read and Ordered Field.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.

With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Bray, Seconded by Councilors Clement and Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to William T. Noonan, Administrative Assistant, regarding the message on the City’s phone line.

Councilor Bray is concerned that only a few extensions are on the message and wishes to know if the administration intends to somehow publicize all the extensions for the different departments.

If the administration intends to publish the extensions in a newspaper, she recommends that all newspapers print them, including Hispanic and Portuguese newspapers.

611      J.          Communication from Jack Rahill, Finance Director, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Request from Councilor Vieira) is Read and Ordered Field.

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 Jack Rahill, Director of Finance, regarding the turnaround reports.

Councilor Vieira would like a backup to the purchases, which were made by the School Departments.

Communication from His Honor Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the following appointment as a Member of the Board of Appeals FOR CONFIRMATION:

Elizabeth R. Montalbano, 119 Francis Avenue, (to fill unexpired term of Elizabeth Noonan) - Term expires first Monday in January, 1996 is Read and Ordered Filed.

589      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, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

BOARD OF APPEALS

Elizabeth R. Montalbano, 119 Francis Avenue, (to fill unexpired term of Elizabeth Noonan) - Term expires first Monday in January, 1996.

Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Julio Martinez d/b/a J Company (previous owner Antonio Fonseca d/b/a Fonsecas Auto Sales & Repair, 540 Weeden Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 48, Lot 256, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobiles and repairing the same, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:

Speaking in opposition is Joseph DaCosta, 534 Weeden Street, Pawtucket, RI.

Mr. DaCosta states that he is not opposed to this license, if it is run as a sole business in the building.

Mr. DaCosta states that several businesses in the past were run there on one license. He states that he is concerned about the area, and he does not wants auto body work done because of the paint spray.

Speaking in favor is Mrs. Antonio Fonseca, 18 Fonseca Road, Cumberland, RI.

Six months ago they had a bad tenant who has been removed. She states that Mr. Martines is nice man.

Speaking if opposition is Laura Cordeiro, 526 Weeden Street, Pawtucket, RI.

Ms. Cordeiro states that Mr. Julio Martinez, applied twice for the license and didn’t show up.

She states that her driveway is being blocked. She doesn’t want multiple businesses at this location, and doesn’t oppose a single shop.

There are no other speakers.

The Hearing is closed.

Upon Motion Made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following Petition for Auto Repair Shop License and Second Hand Shop License is LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:

Further the Clerk is instructed that Mr. Martinez attend the next City Council Meeting, and if he does not attend, the Council will not consider his application again for another six months.

Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Julio Martinez d/b/a J Company (previous owner Antonio Fonseca d/b/a Fonsecas Auto Sales & Repair, 540 Weeden Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 48, Lot 256, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobiles and repairing the same. LIC# 30135 & 40118

The following 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

588      RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING DR. NORA GANIN BARNES FOR BEING RECOGNIZED BY HER COLLEAGUES AS THE LEO M. SULLIVAN TEACHER OF THE YEAR AND FOR EXHIBITING THE KIND OF PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE WHICH CONTRIBUTES TO THE STRENGTH AND VITALITY OF OUR EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM.

Submitted by:   Councilor Kevin J. Rabbitt, District Three

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

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." (Commander of Administration Services)

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND THE MOTION TO DENY IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE:

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." (Switchboard Operator/Part Time - 20 hours)

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 Martin E. Joyce, Jr., Director of Personnel, to ask for all information on the change of job descriptions for the employee in the Engineering Department, whose job description was changed to include back-up telephone operator.

The Council would like a copy of the new job specs, the minutes of the Personnel Board at which the change occurred, and all other pertinent information.

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 Martin E. Joyce, Jr., Director of Personnel, to ask for an update or a final copy of the City’s Affirmative Action Plan, which goes along with the City’s Affirmative Action Ordinance.

If he cannot provide an update or a copy, the Council would like to know why not.

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 13 OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET REVISED ORDINANCES, 1966, ENTITLED GARBAGE, PAPER AND RUBBISH.

*PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

Communication from Paul J. Swanson, Treasurer, to Pawtucket City Council. (Change the d/b/a from Lincon Dairy & Convenience to Swanson’s Dairy & Convenience)

*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP LICENSES (ALL RENEWALS)

Allou Inc d/b/a Meineke Discount Muffler, 36 Newport Ave LIC# 30006

*Joaquim L. Almeida d/b/a Jack’s Getty Auto Service, 1012 Main St LIC# 30007

Alves Service Center Inc., 35 Cedar St LIC# 30008

B T S Co Inc., d/b/a The Tire & Service Store, 580 Pawtucket Avenue LIC# 30011

Laurent Beauchamp and Christopher Auclair d/b/a Brake Shop Plus, 72 Exchange St. LIC# 30126

Belanger & Son Auto Repair Inc., 21 Slade Street, LIC# 30012

Jose S. Bento d/b/a Joe’s Cedar Street Shell, 71-77 Cedar Street LIC# 30013

Bloor Automotive Inc., d/b/a Speedy Muffler King, 1427 Newport Avenue LIC# 30015

Broadway Tire, Inc., 588 Broadway LIC# 30016

C J’s Auto Services, Inc., 556 Main Street LIC# 30017

C & M Auto Sales Inc., 262 Central Ave LIC# 30018

Jeovany Calero and Abel A. Fuerte d/b/a J & J Auto Repair, 511 Broadway LIC# 30127

*Cams Automotive Services Inc. d/b/a Cams Automotive Services, 464 Broadway LIC# 30019

Central Auto Radiator Inc., 188 Pine St LIC# 30022

Domenic S. Coccia Jr. d/b/a Coccia Brothers Auto Sales, 626 Main St LIC# 30024

Colonial Motor Sales Inc., 550 Pawtucket Ave LIC# 30025

Cordeiro Auto Service Inc., 147 Prospect St LIC# 30026

Corey Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Wholesale Muffler, 510 Main St LIC# 30027

County Motors Inc., 1588 Newport Ave LIC#30028

D & B Auto Inc., 88 Barton St LIC#30048

James & Helen Day d/b/a Alden Street Auto, 45 Alden St LIC#30029

*Richard DiFonzo d/b/a Busy Bee Auto Repair, 611 Weeden St. LIC#30130

*Dorman’s Auto Sales & Service Inc., 441 Prospect St LIC#30032

*Rodolphe Drolet d/b/a Motorcycle Accessories Ltd., 49-51 Montgomery St LIC#30033

Duffy’s Auto Sales Inc., 65 Harris St LIC#30034

Norman and Filomena Duque e d/b/a Gansett Sunoco, 1101 Newport Ave LIC#30035

Dynamic Motors Inc., 210-214 West Avenue LIC#30036

East Coast Auto Sales & Service Inc., 286 Mineral Spring Ave LIC#30037

FVF Enterprises Inc d/b/a Tomasso Auto Center, 729 East Avenue LIC#30045

Figueira’s Auto Sales Inc., 433 Broadway LIC#30040

Firestone Tire & Rubber Co., 270 Broadway LIC#30041

Jack Francisco d/b/a Cisco’s Performance Auto Sales, 401 Walcott St. LIC#30123

Front Street Auto, Inc., 205 Front St. LIC#30119

Front Street Auto, Salvage, Inc., 170 Front St. LIC#30120

G & F Gulf Automotive, 643 Central Ave LIC#30046

Mary F. Gibbons d/b/a Gibby’s Service, 385 East Ave LIC#30050

Paul Goudreau d/b/a Paul Goudreau’s Service, 1438 Newport Ave LIC#30051

Donald E Goulet d/b/a D & G Auto Sales, 33 U on Ave LIC#30052

Industrial Motors Inc., 31 Link St LIC#30055

International Auto Repair Inc., 544 Smithfield Ave LIC#30056

*John Jeha d/b/a Jeha’s Texaco, 76 Newport Avenue LIC#30057

John’s Motor Co Inc., 707 Broadway LIC#30059

Raymond Kelley d/b/a Kelley’s Transmission Center, 446 Central Avenue LIC#30060

Kleen Core Radiator Service Inc., 844 Mineral Spring Avenue, LIC#30061

*L & L Sunoco Inc., 736 Broadway LIC#30062

*Francis Laramee d/b/a Lonsdale Tire & Auto, 445 Lonsdale Ave. LIC#30003

Bertrand J. Ledoux d/b/a Bert’s Garage, 145 Benefit Street LIC#30063

George A Lemieux d/b/a G & M Auto Electric Service, 741 Broadway LIC#30064

Joaquim A. Loureiro d/b/a Loureiro’s Auto Repair, 28 Willard Street LIC#30065

Lube 495 Inc d/b/a Jiffy Lube, 121 Newport Ave LIC#30066

Robert & Ruth Mancini d/b/a Bob’s Truck & Auto Service, 447 York Avenue LIC#30068

Donald J. McCra d/b/a Grand Avenue Garage, 175 Grand Avenue, LIC#30070

Mel’s Auto Clinic Ltd., 1514 Newport Avenue LIC#30072

Merchant Tire Co., 21 Division Street LIC#30073

Mocar Incorporated d/b/a Maaco Auto Painting & Bodyworks, 501 Main Street LIC#30075

Mocar Inc. d/b/a Racom Auto Sales, 218 Pine Street LIC#30076

Moe’s Auto Sales and Service Inc., 19-21 Benefit St LIC#30078

Monarock Truck & Trailer Service Inc., 350 Walcott Street LIC#30079

*Jose A. Morales d/b/a J & B Auto Sales, 124 Reservoir Ave LIC#30080

Ralph Neuschuez Jr., d/b/a Summit Service, 1028 Main Street LIC#30081

Ernest & Doris Normandin d/b/a Ernie’s Small Engine Service, 369 Roosevelt Avenue LIC#30082

Arthur Ogni d/b/a Art’s Sunoco, 326 Central Avenue LIC#30083

Frank P. Paine d/b/a Paine’s Texaco Station, 344 Armistice Boulevard LIC#30084

Thomas Palangio and Nicholas D’Amica d/b/a Consumers Auto Sales and Service, 610 Weeden Street LIC#30085

Pascale Service Corp., 51 Delta Drive LIC#30086

Paul’s Auto Sales Inc., d/b/a Sandra Ashburn, 39 Central Ave., LIC#30087

People’s Auto Sales Inc., 1117 Central Avenue LIC#30088

Steven B. Perlow d/b/a Perlows Auto Sales, 56 Nashua St., LIC#30089

Alan & Keith Perry d/b/a A & E Auto Service, 65 Harris St LIC#30090

Raymond Porter d/b/a Ray’s Gulf, 454 Pawtucket Ave., LIC#30091

*Precision Harley Davidson Inc., 269 Armistice Blvd LIC#30092

Pride Hyundai Inc., 20 Division St. LIC#30125

Primeau Auto Body Co., 50 Alden Street LIC#30094

Leo H. Provost d/b/a Leer’s Auto Sales, 276 Beverage Hill Avenue LIC#30095

Regal Auto Body & Radiator Works Inc., d/b/a Regal Auto Sales & Service, 370 Pawtucket Avenue LIC#30097

William Ricci Jr. d/b/a Smith Hill Auto World Annex, 1 Colfax Street LIC#30098

James F. Robbins d/b/a Jim’s Auto Sales, 1153 Central Avenue LIC#30099

Paul J. Roque d/b/a Paul’s Auto Repair, 500 Mineral Spring Avenue LIC#30100

Sam’s Service Center Inc., 252 Co age Street LIC#30101

Scarborough Faire Inc., 587 Pawtucket Avenue LIC#30103

Manuel & Carlos Silveira d/b/a Silveira and Son, 296 Armistice Boulevard LIC#30104

Smithfield Motor Sales Inc., 527 Smithfield Avenue LIC#30105

Dennis D. Sorensen d/b/a Fairlawn Auto Sales, 526 Weeden Street LIC#30106

Standard Auto Body Inc., 379 Roosevelt Avenue, LIC#30108

*Star Auto Sales Inc. 512 York Ave LIC#30124

Steingold Pontiac Corp., 766 Broadway LIC#30109

*Sterry Street Auto Sales Inc., d/b/a Sterry Street Auto Repair, 77 Sterry Street

LIC#30110

*Jose M. Teixeira d/b/a J Tex, 396 Pawtucket Avenue LIC#30111

Alvin L. Thurber III d/b/a Al’s Auto & Truck Repair, 68 Birch Street LIC#30112

Tiki Auto Sales Inc., 772 Main Street LIC#30114

Tiki Auto Sales Inc., d/b/a Tiki Auto Repair, 64 Hilton Street LIC#30113

Edward F. Truchon d/b/a Eddie’s Auto Sales, 80 Conant Street LIC#300115

Robert J. Verdoia d/b/a Bell Motors, 163 Mineral Spring Avenue, LIC#300116

*Louis Verduchi d/b/a Woodlawn Sunoco, 75 Mineral Spring Ave., LIC#30117

Jose P. Xavier d/b/a Joe’s Auto Care, 514-B Broadway LIC#30122

Yankee Auto Electric Inc., 156 Division St. LIC#30121

ENTERTAINMENT

Petition of Our Lady of Consolation Parish for license to conduct Carnival - Festival at Church Grounds 10 Webster Street, Pawtucket, RI, on Friday, September 17, from 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm., Saturday, September 18, from 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm and Sunday, September 19, from 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm. LIC#839M

MOBILE FOOD VENDOR (RENEWAL)

Ginevra Africo d/b/a Frostee Delight, Res: 211 Providence Street, Rehoboth, MA LIC#112

SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES (All Renewals)

*Joaquim L. Almeida d/b/a Jack & Son Auto Sales, 1012 Main St LIC#40004

B & B Cycle and Sports Inc, 541 Power Road LIC#40005

David M Babola d/b/a M & M Sports, 539 Armistice Blvd LIC#40006

Broadway Furniture Co, 222 High St LIC#40011

Richard Byers d/b/a Dick’s Sport & Hobby Shop, 460 Smithfield Ave LIC#40013

C J’s Auto Services, Inc, 556 Main Street, LIC#40017

C & M Auto Sales Inc, 262 Central Ave LIC#40015

John Caito Jr d/b/a Benefit Auto Sales, 156 Benefit St LIC#40016

*Andrea L Carpeno & Jose M Teixeira d/b/a Cartex, 394 Pawtucket Ave LIC#40018

Domenic S Coccia Jr. d/b/a Coccia Brothers Auto Sales, 626 Main St LIC#40021

James Coccia d/b/a C & D Auto Sales, 80 Conant St. (REAR) LIC#40027 Colonial Motor Sales Inc, 550 Pawtucket Ave LIC#40022

Copper Industries Inc, 29 Dunnell Lane LIC#40023

County Motors Inc, 1588 Newport Ave LIC#40028

D & B Auto Inc., 88 Barton St. LIC#40030

Robert N D’Antuono d/b/a Bob’s Resale Shop, 718 Mineral Spring Avenue LIC#40026

Alfred Dorego Jr d/b/a Al & Mic’s Collectables, 654 Central Ave LIC#40029

*Dorman’s Auto Sales & Service Inc., 441 Prospect St LIC#40031

*Rodolphe Drolet d/b/a Motorcycle Accessories Ltd., 49-51 Montgomery St LIC#40032

Heidi Dubuque d/b/a The Broadway Exchange, 654 Broadway LIC#40112

Duffy’s Auto Sales Inc, 65 Harris St LIC#40033

Thomas P Dunn d/b/a Independent Auto Sales, 379 Roosevelt Ave LIC#40035

Dynamic Motors Inc., 210-214 West Avenue, LIC#40036

East Coast Auto Sales & Service Inc., 275 Mineral Spring Ave LIC#40037

East Coast Auto Sales & Service Inc., 286 Mineral Spring Ave LIC#40038

Fredrick J. Eberle, III d/b/a Discount Appliance Center, 458 Broadway (REAR), LIC#40111

Elite Repeat, 431 Benefit St. LIC#40056

FVF Enterprises Inc d/b/a Tomasso Auto Center, 729 East Avenue LIC#40043

Figueira’s Auto Sales Inc, 433 Broadway LIC#40039

Jack Francisco d/b/a Cisco’s Performance Auto Sales, 401 Walcott St. LIC#40024

Front Street Auto, Inc., 205 Front St. LIC#40106

Front Street Auto Salvage Inc., 170 Front St. LIC#40105

Gene’s Auto Sales Inc., 814 Central Ave., LIC#40045

Donald E Goulet d/b/a D & G Auto Sales, 33 Utton Ave LIC#40046

Edward Houlihan d/b/a Economy Appliance, 560 Mineral Spring Ave LIC#40052

Industrial Motors Inc., 31 Link St LIC#40049

J & G Auto Parts Inc, 530-538 Broadway LIC#40050

John’s Motor Co Inc, 707 Broadway LIC#40051

*Francis Laramee d/b/a Lonsdale Tire & Auto, 445 Lonsdale Ave#40007

George A Lemieux d/b/a G & M Auto Electric Service, 741 Broadway LIC#40055

Edward J. and Pearl Martin, d/b/a Back Street, 71 Lupine St. LIC#40116

Mel’s Auto Clinic Ltd, 1514 Newport Ave LIC#40061

Mocar Inc d/b/a Racom Auto Sales, 218 Pine St LIC#40062

Moe’s Auto Sales and Service Inc., 19-21 Benefit St LIC#40064

Monarock Truck & Trailer Service Inc., 350 Walco St. LIC#40109

*Jose A Morales d/b/a J & B Auto Sales, 214 Reservoir Ave LIC#40065

Paul S Moskwa d/b/a Fred’s, 618 Broadway LIC#40066

Mr. Tom Tux Inc, 214 Broadway LIC#40067

Ray Mullin & Son Ltd., 96 Broad Street LIC#40068

Ernest & Doris Normandin d/b/a Ernie’s Small Engine Service, 369 Roosevelt Ave LIC#40069

Thomas Palangio and Nicholas D’Amica d/b/a Consumers Auto Sales and Service, 610 Weeden Street LIC#40070

Pascale Service Corp, 51 Delta Drive LIC#40072

Paul’s Auto Sales Inc d/b/a Sandra Ashburn, 39 Central Ave LIC#40073

Paul’s Auto Sales Inc d/b/a Sandra Ashburn Annex, 361 Fountain St LIC#40074

People’s Auto Sales Inc, 1117 Central Ave LIC#40075

Steven B Perlow d/b/a Perlow’s Auto Sales, 56 Nashua St LIC#40076

*Precision Harley Davidson Inc., 269 Armistice Blvd LIC#40078

Pride Hyundai Inc., 20 Division St. LIC#40108

Leo H Provost d/b/a Leer’s Auto Sales, 276 Beverage Hill Ave LIC#40081

Regal Auto Body & Radiator Works Inc d/b/a Regal Auto Sales & Service, 370 Pawtucket Ave LIC#40083

Luke Renchan d/b/a Luke’s Record Exchange, 393 Broadway LIC#40084

William Ricci Jr. d/b/a Smith Hill Auto World Annex, 1 Colfax Street LIC#40085

Kathryn Richard d/b/a Baby Bloomers, 460-464 Broadway, LIC#40107

James F Robbins d/b/a Jim’s Auto Sales & Repair, 1153 Central Ave LIC#40086

Luis Rodriques Jr. d/b/a Lou’s Collectables, 652 Broadway, LIC#40110

Mary Ross d/b/a Second Hand Ross, 372 Smithfield Ave LIC#40087

Scarborough Faire Inc, 587 Pawtucket Ave LIC#40089

Etta Jane Schaeffer d/b/a The Bargain Closet, 392 West Avenue LIC#40090

Erika Sharples d/b/a Resale Fashions, 479 Mineral Spring Ave LIC#40091

Manuel & Carlos Silveira d/b/a Silveira & Son, 296 Armistice Blvd LIC#40092

Mary Siniak, 353 Roosevelt Ave LIC#40093

Smithfield Motor Sales Inc, 527 Smithfield Avenue LIC#40094

Dennis D Sorensen d/b/a Fairlawn Auto Sales, 526 Weeden St. LIC#40095

Howard S. Sperberg d/b/a Pawtucket Pawn Brokers, 69 Exchange St LIC#40096

*Star Auto Sales Inc. 512 York Ave LIC#40105

Steingold Pontiac Corp, 766 Broadway LIC#40098

*Sterry Street Auto Sales Inc d/b/a Sterry Street Auto Sales, 77 Sterry Street LIC#40099

Alvin Thurber d/b/a S & A Motors & Equipment Co, 78 Bacon Street LIC#40100

Tiki Auto Sales Inc, 772 Main Street LIC#40101

Edward Truchon d/b/a Eddie’s Auto Sales, 80 Conant St (FRONT) LIC#40102

Robert J Verdoia d/b/a Bell Motors, 163 Mineral Spring Ave LIC#40103

WHOLESALE JUNK LICENSES (All Renewals)

Ajax Auto Parts Co d/b/a Cove Metal Company, 160 Grenville St LIC#60001

Front Street Auto Salvage Inc., 170 Front St. LIC#60004

Steven B Perlow d/b/a A Adams Auto Parts, 589 Pawtucket Ave LIC#60002

Samuel S & Charles R Sinel d/b/a Berger & Company, 126 Front Street LIC#60003

RETAIL JUNK LICENSE (Renewal)

John S Lussier d/b/a John’s Salvage Company, 32 Wood Street LIC#50001

AUTO REPAIR AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES WITH STIPULATIONS OR RESTRICTIONS

*Joaquim L. Almeida d/b/a Jack’s Getty Auto Service, 1012 Main St., LIC#30007 & 40004 -GRANTED WITH STIPULATIONS:

1.         SCREENING BE PLACED ON REAR FENCE AND KEPT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED.

2.         SIDEWALK BE KEPT CLEAR OF DEBRIS.

3.         NO CARS BE STORED IN FRONT EXCEPT WHEN WORK IS COMPLETED ON THEM.

4.         NO LIER, JUNK OR TRASH BE STORED ON PREMISES OVER NIGHT.

5.         AUTOS BE STORED IN REAR OF SCREENED AREA.

*Cams Automotive Services Inc. d/b/a Cams Automotive Services, 464 Broadway

1.         All Deliveries before 9pm.

2.         All parking in fenced-in-area (NO ON STREET PARKING)

3.         Zoning compliance assured by Attorney for applicant.

4.         All auto body repairing will be done within the hours allowed by City Ordinance.

*Richard Difonzo d/b/a Busy Bee Auto Repair, 611 Weeden St. LIC#30130 GRANTED WITH STIPULATIONS:

1.         No auto body work.

2.         No auto painting.

*Dorman’s Auto Sales & Service Inc., 441 Prospect St. - GRANTED WITH STIPULATIONS:

1.         NO AUTO BODY WORK TO BE DONE.

2.         HOURS ARE MON-FRI 8AM - 6 PM.

3.         NO OFF-STREET PARKING OF VEHICLES (EMPLOYEES OR CARS TO BE SOLD.)

4.         SIGNS ON BUILDING ONLY.

5.         NO 6FT FENCE IN FRONT OF BUILDING.

*Rodolphe Drolet d/b/a Motorcycle Accessories Ltd., 49-51 Montgomery St. LIC# 30033 & 40032 - GRANTED WITH STIPULATIONS:

1.         VENTING OF FUMES THROUGH ROOF.

2.         PARKING REGULATIONS TO BE ADHERED TO.

3.         TRIAL LICENSE UNTIL EXPIRATION IN APRIL.

*Antonio Fonseca d/b/a Fonseca’s Auto Sales & Repair, 540 Weeden St. LIC# 30043 & 40041 - GRANTED WITH RESTRICTIONS: MONITOR PARKING OF CUSTOMERS TO INSURE ILLEGAL PARKING IN FRONT OF HIS PROPERTY OR NEIGHBORS PROPERTY.

*John Jeha d/b/a Jeha’s Texaco, 76 Newport Ave.

1.         Maintain 6 ft. stockade fence.

2.         Inform City Council prior to doing any towing.

*L & L Sunoco Inc., 736 Broadway

1.         NO VEHICLES FOR SALE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL.

*Francis Laramee d/b/a Lonsdale Tire & Auto, 445 Lonsdale Ave.

1.         No automobile sales to be conducted on the premises.

2.         Hours of operations are 8:00am to 6:00pm NO LONGER.

*Jose A. Morales d/b/a J & B Auto Sales, 124 Reservoir Ave., LIC# 30080 & 40065 - GRANTED WITH STIPULATIONS:

1.         HOURS LIMITED TO 8AM - 7PM.

2.         NO MORE THAN 25 VEHICLES ON PROPERTY AT ANY ONE TIME.

3.         OSHA APPROVED SPRAY BOOTH FOR PAINTING.

*Precision Harley Davidson Inc., 69 Armistice Blvd. LIC# 30092 & 40078 -GRANTED WITH RESTRICTIONS NO PARKING ON MCHALE COURT.

*Star Auto Sales Inc., 512 York Ave.

Stipulations as detailed in a communication from Antonio Salvatore dated 7/6/92 including a drawing which shall be made a permanent part of this license on a unanimous voice vote.

*Sterry Street Auto Sales Inc., 77 Sterry St. LIC#30110 &40099 - GRANTED WITH RESTRICTIONS:

1.         HOURS OF OPERATIONS SHALL BE MONDAY - FRIDAY 8AM - 8PM SATURDAY 8AM - 6PM.

2.         NO VEHICLES SHALL BE PARKED ON THE                                STREET.

3.         BUILDING IS TO BE PAINTED AND REPAIRED IN A REASONABLE TIME.

4.         THE ONLY SIGN IS TO BE PAINTED ON THE BUILDING.

*Jose M. Teixeira d/b/a J Tex, 396 Pawtucket Ave., LIC#. 30111 - GRANTED WITH RESTRICTIONS:

1.         JUNK BE CLEANED FROM PROPERTY.

2.         ABANDONED VEHICLES REMOVED FROM PROPERTY.

*Louis Verduchi d/b/a Woodlawn Sunoco, 75 Mineral Spring Ave., LIC# 30117 - GRANTED ORDERED ISSUED SUPERIOR COURT 9/26/1991:

1.      LOCATION IS NOT WITHIN A LAWFULLY AUTHORIZED ZONING DISTRICT TO DECISION OF THE RI SUPREME COURT. THE THE ZONING BOARD OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND THE SUPERIOR COURT CONSENT AGREEMENTS.

2.      ESTABLISHMENT HAS A LONG HISTORY OF REPAIRS ON EXTERIOR OF BUILDING IN VIOLATION OF AN ORDINANCE REGULATION AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOPS.

3.      QUESTIONABLE APPLICANT WITH REGARD TO WHO ACTUALLY RUNS THE ESTABLISHMENT.

4.      THE ESTABLISHMENT WILL BE AND IS IN VIOLATION OF OF STATE COURT DECREES AND NUMEROUS MUNICIPAL LAWS.

5.      THE ESTABLISHMENT HAS A NEGATIVE AND ADVERSE AFFECT ON THE SANITARY CONDITIONS, HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE ENTIRE NEIGHBORHOOD

SECOND HAND SHOP ONLY WITH STIPULATIONS

*Andrea L. Carpeno & Jose M. Teixeira d/b/a Cartex, 394 Pawtucket Ave., LIC#40018 - GRANTED WITH FOLLOWING CONDITIONS PER SUPERIOR COURT:

1.      NO AUTO BODY WORK TO BE DONE ON PREMISES.

2.      NO LIGHTS OTHER THAN THOSE ALREADY IN EXISTENCE, AND LIGHTS TO BE SHUT OFF NO LATER THAN 9:30 PM.

3.      NO PARTS, DEBRIS OR TRASH WILL BE LEFT ON GROUNDS AT ANY TIME.

SUNDAY SALES (FIRST CLASS) RENEWALS

Alipio R. DaSilva d/b/a Luzitania Bakery, 312 Barton Street, LIC#20034

Ernest J. & John Kenney d/b/a Kenney’s Variety Store, 548 Smithfield Avenue, LIC#20043

Maxi Drug Inc., d/b/a Douglas Drug, 727 East Avenue, LIC#20182

Christy Mihos d/b/a Christy’s Market, 755 Mineral Spring Avenue, LIC#20040

SUNDAY SALES (SECOND CLASS) RENEWALS

Colonial Mills Inc., d/b/a Rug Factory Store, 560 Mineral Spring Avenue, LIC#20088

Yevgenity Mazo d/b/a Russian Market, 727 East Avenue, LIC#20166

Mr. Tom Tux Inc., 214 Broadway, LIC#20113

Nicauri Olea d/b/a Iliana Discount House, 500 Lonsdale Avenue, LIC#20167

Jai Tandon d/b/a Jason’s Furniture, 329 Barton Street, LIC#20101

SUNDAY SALES (FIFTH CLASS) RENEWALS

Geraldine Teixeira, 54 Paul Street, LIC#20160

Manuel Teixeira, 54 Paul Street, LIC#20161

Mary Teixeira, 54 Paul Street, LIC#20162

VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) NEW

Bella Donna Pizza, Inc., d/b/a Bella Donna Pizza, 686 Central Avenue, LIC#286

Newvu Inc., d/b/a Little Cesar’s Pizza, 295 Armistice Boulevard, LIC#285

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.

With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following license:

ENTERTAINMENT

Michael Regan (Balu Productions) for license to conduct Video Taping of a Dance-A-Thon at the 65 Blackstone Avenue (first floor Mill comples) on Saturday March 27, 1993, at 10 p.m. -6 a.m. LIC#841M

Upon Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following License is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:

ENTERTAINMENT

Michael Regan (Balu Productions) for license to conduct Video Taping of a Dance-A-Thon at the 65 Blackstone Avenue (first floor Mill comples) on Saturday March 27, 1993, at 10 p.m. -6 a.m. LIC#841M

*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:

Jake Goncalves - $240.00

Helen T. Kinoian - No amount specified

Joan Palmer - No amount specified

Jose Santos - $3,429,000.00

Guvenal Sousa - $144.86

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 unanimous voice vote:

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Jack Rahill, Director of Finance, regarding the March 10th turnaround report. She would like information on the $39,924.37 expenditure from Oste Chevrolet. This transaction can be found on page 22 of the report.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.

With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Vieira, 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 on the proposed transfer station at the incinerator, and to rewrite it to include any changes he feel are in the best interest to the City.

The Council has specific changes they would like him to make, including the following:

1.         On Page 7, No. 15 - any changes he thinks should be made as to this paragraph. The Council questions why the City must rebuild this transfer station if something happens.

2.         Include a security clause making McCaughey Standard responsible for all security inside and outside of the building.

3.         Include a rental escalation clause.

4.         Include a clause requiring that Pawtucket residents be allowed to drop off their trash for free.

5.         On Page 4, No 9 - Increase the insurance amount from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000.

6.         Include a clause requiring that all amendments to the lease be approved by the City Council.

7.         Include a clause in the lease showing exactly how much land is going to be used, and a copy of the plans for the area.

Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the meeting is adjourned at twelve o’clock a.m.

March 24, 1993 - Regular City Council Session
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