May 5, 1993 - Regular City Council Session

City Council, May 5, 1993

A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, May 5, 1993, at eight five o’clock p.m. All the members are present except Councilor Doyle and President Barry presides.

The reading of the records of April 21, 1993, are dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk with the following amendment:

Page 479, add the following: "except the names of Brian J. Sarault and Paul J. Savoie" to the following: "Upon Motion made by Councilor Kinder, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the Council moves to have small plaque with the names of the monument committee..."

THE FOLLOWING PETITION IS TAKEN UP: ENTERTAINMENT

Petition of Darlington National Little League, for license to conduct Circus, at Slater Park Field at the Newport Avenue entrance across from Ball Fields, on Friday, July 30, 1993, from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Speaking in favor is Kevin Thurber, 150 School Street, Pawtucket, RI, and Harvey Bertrand, 39 Jutras Street, Pawtucket, RI.

They represent the Darlington National Little League.

They state that there will be two shows of an old fashioned three ring circus.

The funds will benefit a new division of the league for special needs children.

They state that they need 120,000 square feet of land for the circus and this is the only available location for the date the circus is available.

They will do their best to address the concerns of the Council.

They understand that the neighbors are not receptive to the circus in this location.

Also speaking in favor is Roger Buteau, 769 York Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.

Mr. Buteau is a Member of the league.

He states that they need Council approval to raise the money for the special needs children to buy equipment, etc.

Also speaking in favor is Glen Birtwell, 134 Bucklin Street, Pawtucket, RI.

Mr. Birtwell states that he is a lifelong resident of Pawtucket and is involved with the league and he is requesting Council approval to help raise the money.

COUNCILOR DOYLE ARRIVES AT 8:10 PM.

Also speaking in favor is Elaine Bedrossian, 106 Gooding Street, Pawtucket, RI.

Ms. Bedrossian states that she has two children in the league and thinks that the circus is a great idea to raise money for special needs children.

Speaking in opposition is Mr. Ray McGee, 16 Loring Parkway, Pawtucket, RI.

Mr. McGee is very concerned that the circus is too close to peoples houses. They need a better location.

He questions whether the Parks Commission has reviewed this application and if not, why not?

Also speaking in opposition is Patricia Arden, 57 Hastings Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.

Ms. Arden states that she is opposed to a private company using park property for the circus. She states that abutting neighbors oppose this location.

She reads a letter from Gloria Grzebien, who also opposes the circus.

Also speaking in opposition is John DiPanni, 166 Alex McGregor Road, Pawtucket, RI.

Mr. DiPanni states that he is not opposed to the idea of the circus, but it needs a more suitable location. He commends the league on their efforts to create a new team for special needs children.

He is upset that the Parks Commission was not notified about this application.

Speaking in opposition is Lawrence Stonly, 34 Loring Parkway, Pawtucket, RI.

Mr. Stonly states that he appeared two years ago before the Council in opposition to the moving of the roadway near the Newport Avenue entrance to Slater Park because it would reduce the buffer zone near his street. He doesn’t believe that the circus should be held at this location.

He is concerned that if this petition is allowed, then more will follow.

There are no other speakers.

The Hearing is closed.

Upon Motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Clement, the following petition for ENTERTAINMENT is Laid on the Table on a unanimous voice vote:

ENTERTAINMENT

Petition of Darlington National Little League, for license to conduct Circus, at Slater Park Field at the Newport Avenue entrance across from Ball Fields, on Friday, July 30, 1993, from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm LIC#844M

THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

Application for Use of City Property by Darlington National Little League to conduct a Circus at Slater Park.

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 John L. DiPanni, Chairman of the Pawtucket Parks Commission, regarding the Petition for the Darlington National Little League, for their recommendation.

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 Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk, to Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Over expenditures line items #1390 and 2260)

624      D.        Communication from Joseph Roque, Purchasing Agent, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Over expenditures line item #2360)

614      H.        Communication from Ferdinand A. Ihenacho, P. E., Director of Public Works, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Over expenditures line items #3210, 1420, 2310, 2510, 2310, 2420)

028      **I.      Communication from Rae B. Condon, Chairman of the Pawtucket Advisory Commission on Ethics, to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Annual Report)

613      K.        Communication from John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to Councilor David Moran. (Over expenditures line item #1210)

1          L.         Communication from Robert Morris, Commander of Police, to Councilor David P. Moran. (Over expenditures line item #1430)

590      **M.    Communication from Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Animal Control Officer John Holmes and Assistant Animal Control Officer Doug Beaudette)

611      **N.    Communication from Jack Rahill, Finance Director, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Bond Anticipation Notes)

611      O.        Communication from Jack Rahill, Finance Director, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Financial Statements)

611      **P.     Communication from Jack Rahill, Finance Director, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Bonds)

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

592      B.         Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to Pawtucket City Council. (Save the Park) 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 roll call vote, as follows:

Ayes - Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle and Vieira.

Noes - President Barry, Councilors Kinder, Moran and Rabbitt.

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, requesting that he comply with all of the requests from Save the Park which were forwarded to him a few weeks ago, and respond to the Council in time for the next meeting.

Councilor Clement believes that all of the information they are requesting should be public record and should be made available to them.

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 Save the Park, forwarding the letter from Michael Cassidy to them.

2          C.        Communication from Joseph E. Burns, Fire Chief, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Over expenditures line item 1430) is Read and Ordered Field.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.

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

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Joseph E. Burns, Fire Chief, regarding Fire Department Line Item 1430.

In Chief Burns’ letter to the Council, he mentioned three reasons for the overtime expenditures. Councilor Moran would like him to break down the expenses for each of the reasons given.

Also, Councilor Moran questions why the following line item in the status of appropriations through 3/31/93 is overspent, that being Fire Department Line Item 3640.

624      E.         Communication from Joseph Roque, Purchasing Agent, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Emergency Purchases Report) is Read and Ordered Filed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.

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

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Joseph Roque, Purchasing Agent, requesting that even if no emergency purchases during a month are recorded, the Council wants a letter, on a timely basis, per the resolution, so stating.

The Council wants to impress upon him that they believe these reports should be a priority for his department.

1          F.         Communication from Chief Richard E. DeLyon, Chief of Police, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Construction of second floor at Police Station on Armistice Boulevard) 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 Bray, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Richard E. DeLyon, Chief of Police, regarding the letter sent to Mayor Metivier on building the second floor to the police station annex on Armistice Boulevard.

The Council questions whether this is the most effective way to handle the space problems in the police department considering the recommendations in the Tri-Data Report, specifically the possible need for an entire new police station.

The Council is also concerned about parking considerations at the Armistice Boulevard site, based on problems that were had in the past regarding parking of police officers’ private cars.

028      G.        Communication from J. David Francis, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (75 Park Place - Designation as an Historic District) is Read and Ordered Filed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CALISTA.

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

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to J. David Francis, Insurance Specialists Limited, informing him that his letter has been forwarded to the Historic District Commission for appropriate action.

613      J.          Communication from John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to Councilor Brenda Clement. (Petition to the Labor Board) 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 Vieira, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to question the removal of the Council from the labor dispute, considering the requirement in the Charter for the Council to ratify contracts.

The Council would like a clarification between this section of the Charter and the State law he mentioned in his letter.

Also, the Council received a letter from Jeff Kassle regarding this Case; therefore, they are requesting why he is handling this case and specifically what the conflict is that requires him to do so.

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 Scott J. Partington, attorney at law, forwarding to him a copy of the communication from John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, regarding a petition to the labor board, for his information.

CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO THE ETHICS ADVISORY COMMISSION ARE TAKEN UP:

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CALISTA.

Upon Motion made by Councilor Calista, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the following names are placed in nomination for the two vacancies on the Advisory Commission on Ethics:

Mr. James A. Jardine

Mr. Robert W. Michaud

Mr. Charles S. McGarty

Mr. Maxwell Morgan and the resumes of the nominees are Read and Ordered Filed.

On the first ballot, Mr. James A. Jardine is appointed to the Advisory Commission on Ethics on a secret paper vote, as follows:

Mr. James A. Jardine, seven votes:

Mr. Charles S. McGarty, four votes:

Mr. Maxwell Morgan, four votes:

Mr. Robert W. Michaud, three votes.

On the second ballot, Mr. Charles S. McGarty is appointed to the Advisory Commission on Ethics on a secret paper vote, as follows:

Mr. Charles S. McGarty, five votes:

Mr. Maxwell Morgan, four votes.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CALISTA.

With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Calista submits the bids received for Bond Anticipation Notes at the bid opening held at Fleet National Bank, on May 5, 1993, as follows:

BIDDER

AMOUNT

COUPON

PREMIUM

NIC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A.H. Williams

$

11,980,000

2.75%

$

3,377

2.7105%

Chemical Securities

$

11,980,000

3.00%

$

24,100

2.71821%

State Street

$

11,980,000

2.95%

$

-0-

2.95%

Fleet Securities

$

11,980,000

2.83%

$

200

2.8276%

Shawmut

$

11,980,000

3.55%

$

872

3.539%

Citizens

$

1,000,000

3.16%

$

-0-

3.16%

With majority consent of the Council, the following communication submitted by Councilor Calista, seconded by Councilor Moran, is READ AND ORDERED FILED:

335      Communication from Jack Rahill, Finance Director, to the Honorable City Council, submitting recommendation from Fleet National Bank toaward sale of $11,980,000 City of Bond Anticipation Notes to the lowest bidder, as follows:

PURCHASER

RATE

NIC PREMIUM

AMOUNT

$11,980,000

A.H. Williams

2.7105%

$ 3.377.00

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CALISTA.

With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Calista submits the bids received for General Obligation Tax Synchronization Bond Anticipation Notes at the bid opening held at Fleet National Bank, on May 5, 1993, as follows:

BIDDER

AMOUNT

COUPON

PREMIUM

NIC

 

 

 

 

 

Chemical Securities

$34,000,000

3.00%

$54,500

2.764%

AH Williams

$34,000,000

2.80%

$8,025

2.7653%

State Street

$8,000,000

2.83%

$20

2.8229%

State Street

$10,000,000

3.00%

$6,620

2.9027%

State Street

$16,000,000

3.00%

$5,300

2.951%

Fleet Securities

$34,000,000

2.83%

$200

2.8291%

Citizens

$1,000,000

3.19%

$-0-

3.19%

With majority consent of the Council, the following communication submitted by Councilor Calista, seconded by Councilor Moran, is READ AND ORDERED FILED:

Communication from Jack Rahill, Finance Director, to the Honorable City Council, submitting recommendation from Fleet National Bank to award sale of $34,000,000 General Obligation Tax Synchronization Bond Anticipation Notes to the lowest bidder, as follows:

AMOUNT

PURCHASER

NIC RATE

PREMIUM

$34,000,000

Chemical Securities

2.764%

$54,500.00

Upon Motion made by Councilor Calista, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:

AMOUNT AWARDED

PURCHASER

INTEREST RATE

PREMIUM

$11,980,000

A.H. Williams

2.7105%

$3.377.00

$34,000,000

Chemical Securities

2.764%

$54,500.00

Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

335      "Resolution Awarding sale of $11,980,000 of Bond Anticipation Notes and sale of $34,000,000 General Obligation Tax Synchronization Bond Anticipation Notes, to the following:

AMOUNT AWARDED

PURCHASER

INTEREST RATE

PREMIUM

$11,980,000

A.H. Williams

2.7105%

$3.377.00

$34,000,000

Chemical Securities

2.764%

$54,500.00

ALLOCATION OF $500 FOR THE WATERSHED WATCH IS TAKEN UP:

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.

Upon Motion made by Councilor Clement, seconded by Councilors Kinder and Rabbitt, the allocation of $500.00 for the Watershed Watch is approved 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 Councilors Kinder 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, informing him of the $500.00 allocation for the Watershed Watch and asking that he carry out all the necessary steps to ensure that the project is completed.

Communication from William J. McCarthy, Acting Assistant Director, Rhode Island Department of Transportation, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Disposition of Surplus State Land Plat 1173, Parcel 165) is REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CITY PROPERTY AND CITY PLANNING COMMISSION.

Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director Planning & Redevelopment to The Honorable City Council, (Friendship Gardens) is Read and Ordered filed and the REQUEST TO MOVE FORWARD ON THE FRIENDSHIP GARDENS PROJECT BY GOING BEFORE THE PURCHASING BOARD FOR PERMISSION TO SEND OUT R.F.P.’s is LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

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 Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to inform him that the request to move forward on the Friendship Gardens Project was Tabled and the Council is requesting that he ask Mr. Kulczycki to provide a new maintenance plan for the Park considering the new information that the Highway Department will be taking over the work on the median strips in the City.

The Council would like to see how the freeing up of this manpower in the Parks Department will improve the maintenance capabilities of the Department.

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, to ask that he respond to the letters from Councilors Clement and Vieira, listing the Park’s maintenance projects that they wish him to address.

592      Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to Pawtucket City Council. (Slater Park Historic Core, Wetlands Application) is Read and Ordered Filed and the request to award the contract to the low bidder, John P. Caito Corp. in the amount of $7,230.00 is Read and Ordered Filed and the request is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote.

592      Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to Pawtucket City Council. (Community Development Block Grant Program Year 19 (July 1, 1993, - June 30, 1994)) is Read and Ordered Filed and THE CLERK IS INSTRUCTED TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 19, 1993, AT 8:00 PM., on a unanimous voice vote.

590      Communication from Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Bond Issues) is Read and Ordered Filed.

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 Jack Rahill Director of Finance, requesting that he provide an up to date figure on how much bond money is left in the bonds which have been authorized, yet unspent for sewer and storm drain projects in the City.

THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS WITHDRAWN ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF KEEPING THE ZOO OPEN ANOTHER YEAR.

023      UPON MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR VIEIRA, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR KINDER, THE MEETING IS EXTENDED UNTIL 11:30 PM ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

COUNCILOR KINDER LEAVES AT 11:13 PM.

The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:

Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

588      RESOLUTION SUPPORTING 93-H 6907 ENTITLED "AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE - EMPLOYEE THEFT AT RETIREMENT HOMES".

The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:

Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

588      RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND APPLAUDING THE STUDENTS, PARENTS, TEACHERS, STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION OF FRANCIS J. VARIEUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR RECEIVING TOP HONORS AS ONE OF THE LEADING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTRY BY REDBOOK MAGAZINE.

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, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

330      CH 2204 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AMD REPEALING CHAPTER 2287.

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, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

330      CH 2306 ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2167 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET REGULATING THE LICENSING OF MOBILE PREPARED FOOD VENDORS IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, AS AMENDED. (Proximity to existing establishments)

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, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

330      CH 2305 ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 1616 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 169 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND CHAPTER 14 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, ENTITLED ‘HAWKERS AND PEDDLERS’." (Proximity to existing establishments)

COUNCILOR KINDER RETURNS AT 11:17 PM.

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES ARE LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:

ORDINANCE REGULATING PARKING DURING SNOW EMERGENCIES IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.

ORDINANCE TO CREATE AN ALCOHOL AWARENESS FUND.

ORDINANCE TO CREATE A ZOO IMPROVEMENT FUND.

ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 1616 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 169 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND CHAPTER 14 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED ‘HAWKERS AND PEDDLERS’." (House to House Solicitation)

ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 1616 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 169 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND CHAPTER 14 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, ENTITLED ‘HAWKERS AND PEDDLERS’." (Section 14-2 - EXEMPTIONS - Time Restriction Lifted)

Request of Cajun Joe’s Inc of Pawtucket d/b/a The Plaza Diner, 295 Armistice Boulevard for permission to change d/b/a to "Jean and Sals Pasta and Grill", is Read and Ordered Filed and the request is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote.

THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE: VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)

El Castillo Restaurant Inc., (transfer from Beatrice A. Doran d/b/a Lou’s Club 43, 43 Broad Street and 44 Summer Street) 3 Garden Street, LIC#291

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 send a communication to Jack Rahill, Finance Director, to ask that he put the money from the premiums received on the Bond Anticipation Notes in the City’s Reserve Fund.

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

AUTO REPAIR SHOP (RENEWALS)

Richard L. Audette d/b/a A & S Wheel and Brake, 514 Broadway, LIC#30010

Modern Auto Inc., 531 Main Street, LIC#30077

David Savastano, d/b/a David Savastano’s Texaco, 895 Mineral Spring Avenue, LIC#30102

FLOWER PEDDLER (NEW)

Gaye DeBritto, Res: 120 Evergreen Drive, East Providence, RI, LIC#157

FLOWER PEDDLER (RENEWALS)

Nancy A. Seaton, Res: 175 Newell Street, Pawtucket, RI, LIC#109

Thomas A. Seaton, Res: 175 Newell Street, Pawtucket, RI, LIC#107

FORTUNE TELLING (RENEWAL)

Christina White d/b/a Miss White’s Tea Room, 818 Newport Avenue, LIC#892

MOBILE FOOD VENDOR (RENEWALS)

Gina M. Barney d/b/a Gramp’s Lemonade, Res: 311 Mendon Avenue, Pawtucket, RI LIC#78

Norberto Rodriguez d/b/a Uncle Lou’s, Res: 6 Hawes Street, Pawtucket, RI, LIC#133

PINBALL & AMUSEMENT DEVICES (NEW)

Carousel Sports Lounge Inc., 507 Armistice Boulevard, (ONE) LIC#897

PINBALL & AMUSEMENT DEVICES (ALL RENEWALS)

Benefit Street Pub Inc., 433 1/2 Benefit St. (ONE) LIC#70006

Boulevard Billiard Club, 508 1/2 Armistice Blvd. (FIVE) LIC#70008

C.M. Teens Inc. d/b/a Images, 44 East Ave. (TWO) LIC#70010

Clube Social Portugues Inc., 131 School St. (TWO) LIC#70013

Elias Dernikos d/b/a City Line Pizza & Restaurant, 592 - 594 Pawtucket Avenue, (ONE) LIC#70014

Duffin’s Pub Inc., 215 Division St. (TWO) LIC#70015

Fred’s Place Inc., 4 Grace St. (TWO) LIC#70016

Happy Hour Club, 404 Benefit St. (ONE) LIC#70018

Harry O’s Place Inc d/b/a Harry O’s Place, 605-607 Broadway. LIC#70019

M and S Barbosa Tavern Inc. d/b/a Charlie’s Tavern, 185 Dexter St. (TWO) LIC#70024

Armindo J Marques d/b/a Boulevard Tap, 572 Armistice Blvd. (ONE) LIC#70025

Maugus Corporation d/b/a The Ground Round, 2 George St. (TEN) LIC#70026

Peddlers Inn Inc., 94 Middle St. (ONE) LIC#70028

S & L Inc. d/b/a Cafe Ordway, 3 Ordway St. (ONE) LIC#70031

Town Lounge Inc., 451 Prospect St. (TWO) LIC#70036

Vet’s Bar & Grill Inc., 623 Central Avenue, (TWO) LIC#70037

GAME ROOM (RENEWAL)

Boulevard Billiard Club, 508 1/2 Armistice Blvd LIC#80001

SECOND HAND SHOP (RENEWALS)

Pauline B. Lefebvre d/b/a My Three Sons, 201 Pine Street, LIC#40053

Modern Auto Inc., 531 Main Street, LIC#40063

SUNDAY SALES (FIFTH CLASS) NEW

Gaye DeBritto, Res: 120 Evergreen Drive, East Providence, RI, LIC#20192

SUNDAY SALES (FIFTH CLASS) RENEWALS

Norberto Rodriguez, Res: 6 Hawes Street, Pawtucket, RI, LIC#20149

Thomas A. Seaton, Res: 175 Newell Street, Pawtucket, RI, LIC#20116

VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) NEW

Tong Xin Chen & Li Dong Lin d/b/a Golden Li Lai, 904 Main Street, LIC#290

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

Tracy Hartsfield - No amount specified

Estate of Paul A. Pizzo, Jr. - $100,000.00

Brenda A. Proulx - $64.26

State of Rhode Island - $11,874.23

Theresa L. Stevenson - $328.22

Lisa Tracey - $322.75

Robert Tamborelli - $458.31

Michael Vendutuoli - $75.00

Diane Wright - $271.63

COUNCILOR BARRY LEAVES AT 11:20 PM.

COUNCILOR VIEIRA PRESIDES.

COUNCILOR DOYLE LEAVES AT 11:21 PM.

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 Pro-Tempore Vieira, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Kinder, Moran and Rabbitt.

Noes - 0

Claim of Michelle A. Boucher, by Attorney John N. Calvino, in the amount of $2,157.43

Claim of Barbara Halpin in the amount of $857.13

Claim of Guvenal Sousa in the amount of $126.16

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 David Salisbury, by Arbella Mutual Insurance Company, in the amount of $5,833.28

Claim of Rebecca S. LaPlante, in no amount specified.

Claim of Jose Santos, by Attorney Henry F. Owens III, in the amount of $3,429,000.00

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED – CLAIMANT TO CONTACT THE WATER SUPPLY BOARD:

Claim of Daniel Lamoureux, in the amount of $35.00

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED – CLAIMANT TO CONTACT C.O.A.S.I:

Claim of Raymond Laprade, in no amount specified.

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED – CLAIMANT TO CONTACT PAWTUCKET SCHOOL DEPARTMENT:

Claim of Joan Palmer, by Attorney Paul A. D’Oliveira, in no amount specified.

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED – CLAIMANT TO CONTACT PUBLIC BUILDINGS AUTHORITY:

Claim of Andrew Motyka, by Attorney Daniel V. McKinnon, in no amount specified.

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED – CLAIMANT TO CONTACT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:

Claim of Peter G. Mandelson, in the amount of $128.88

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE DENIED:

Claim of Boonkham Soukamneuth, by Allstate Insurance Company, in the amount of $824.61

Claim of James W. Daily and Maria C. Mendes, by Attorney Bernard P. Healy, in no amount specified.

Claim of Edward Dziepak, in the amount of $56.95

Claim of Helen T. Kinoian, in no amount specified.

Claim of Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, in the amount of $4,148.80

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 Joseph E. Burns, Fire Chief, requesting his comments on the letter from Lt. Timothy McLaughlin and Gordon C. Duquenoy.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.

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

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Robert E. Metivier, regarding the renovations in the hallways in City Hall.

Councilor Clement would like to know the reason for the renovations, where the money came from, and if the Council was notified that these renovations were going to be done as he had promised them previously.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.

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

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to James Kulczycki, Director of Parks to ask that he contact the people who use the Dunnell Park Complex on weekends, to ask them to keep the music down that they play. There have been complaints that the team plays music, which is too loud and disturbing to the neighbors.

Upon Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the meeting is adjourned at eleven twenty-seven o’clock p.m.

May 5, 1993 - Regular City Council Session
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