City Council, May 19, 1993
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, May 19, 1993, at eight thirty-one o’clock p.m. All the members are present except Councilor Moran and President Barry presides.
The reading of the records of May 5, 1993 is dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION, WHICH WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD MAY 5, 1993, IS TAKEN UP:
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director Planning & Redevelopment to the Honorable City Council. (Friendship Gardens)
Mr. James E. Kulczycki, Jr., Director of Parks, and Mr. John Brennon, Parks Department, discuss maintenance of the City’s Parks and Friendship Gardens.
The following Communication is Laid on the Table on a unanimous voice vote.
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director Planning & Redevelopment to the Honorable City Council. (Friendship Gardens)
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:
THE COUNCIL RECESSES AT 8:55 PM TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM YEAR XIX. (July 1, 1993 – June 30, 1994)
COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY AND COUNCILOR CLEMENT LEAVE AND COUNCILOR VIEIRA PRESIDES.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 9:55 PM.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDS UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Calista, seconded by Councilor Bray, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Benjamin C. Chester, Chairman of Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency, requesting the agency’s opinion on the proposed Community Development Block Grant Program Year XIX.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY AND COUNCILOR CLEMENT RETURN AT 10:02 P.M. AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY PRESIDES.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Doyle introduces the following Communication:
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 Joseph Roque, Purchasing Agent. (Response to the communications from Joseph Roque, Purchasing Agent, and John T. Gannon, City Solicitor)
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, Esq., Bigos & Partington, forwarding to him a letter from Jack Gannon, regarding the State Labor Relations Board, for his review.
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION IS TAKEN UP:
Mr. Roland Doucette, Facilities Chairman for Tolman High School, discusses the need for continued bonding to maintain accreditation at Tolman High School.
The following communication is Read and Ordered Filed and the request for additional bonding is Laid on the Table.
Communication from Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to Pawtucket City Council. (Tolman High School)
COUNCILOR RABBITT LEAVES AT 10:32 PM.
Communication from His Honor Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the following appointment as a Member of the Public Buildings Authority FOR CONFIRMATION:
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 and Vieira.
Noes – 0
PUBLIC BUILDINGS AUTHORITY
James Murray, 212 Cottage Street, (to fill unexpired term of John B. Neill, Jr.,) – Term expires on the first Monday in January, 1995.
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 John B. Neill, Jr., to thank him for his service to the City as a Member of the Public Buildings Authority.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Calista introduces the following communication.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Calista, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following communication is Read and Ordered Filed.
Communication from Save the Park, to Councilor John Q. Calista. (Regarding July 30, 1993, Circus)
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, and Kevin J. Thurber, Darlington National Little League, regarding the letter from Save the Park.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Calista introduces the following communication:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Calista, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following communication is Read and Ordered Filed.
Communication to Councilor Rabbbitt. (Parks Maintenance projects)
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 James Kulczycki, Director of Parks, for his response to the enclosed letter to councilor Rabbitt.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Council President Barry, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Martin E. Joyce, Jr., Director of Personnel, requesting an update on the Affirmative Action Program for the City of Pawtucket, and to ask why the Council has not received the monthly updates which they have requested.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Clement, seconded by the entire Council, the Clerk is instructed to send a get well card to Chief Joseph Burns, Pawtucket Fire Department.
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 and Vieira.
Noes – 0
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED BACK TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ORDINANCE LIMITING THE LENGTH OF TIME FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF "TEMPORARY" MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES.
THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2200 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE PUBLICATION OF QUESTIONS TO BE SUBMITTED TO VOTERS." (Mailing to households with registered voters; bulk mail)
Add Section 2. Not withstanding the provisions of Chapter 2200 and any amendments thereto, should the State of Rhode Island send to the voters the same information as required by this ordinance, the City of Pawtucket shall not be bound by this ordinance.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Kinder, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the AMENDMENT, to the Ordinance Entitled "ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2200 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE PUBLICATION OF QUESTIONS TO BE SUBMITTED TO VOTERS." (Mailing to households with registered voters; bulk mail) is passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder and Vieira.
Noes – 0
Add Section 2. Not withstanding the provisions of Chapter 2200 and any amendments thereto, should the State of Rhode Island send to the voters the same information as required by this ordinance, the City of Pawtucket shall not be bound by this ordinance.
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 and Vieira.
Noes – 0
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2200 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE PUBLICATION OF QUESTIONS TO BE SUBMITTED TO VOTERS." (Mailing to households with registered voters; bulk mail) AS AMENDED
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND REPEALING CHAPTER 2304.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Clement introduces the following entitled ordinances:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2259 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET (Supervisor of Computer Operations)
ORDINANCE REGULATING CARNIVALS AND CIRCUSES ON CITY PROPERTY.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Clement, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following Ordinances are Laid on the Table and Referred to the Ordinance Committee.
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2259 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET (Supervisor of Computer Operations)
ORDINANCE REGULATING CARNIVALS AND CIRCUSES ON CITY PROPERTY.
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 Jack T. Gannon, City Solicitor, requesting a legal opinion as to whether or not the Mayor violated the Charter by submitting the Budget twenty six days late. If so, what actions should the Council take?
(THE ABOVE LETTER WAS NOT SENT AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCILOR VIEIRA).
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON MAY 5, 1993, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS AGAIN 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 FOLLOWING LICENSE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AUTO REPAIR SHOP (RENEWAL)
Felix Vicente d/b/a Candy’s Auto Body & Repair, 519 Broadway, LIC#30038
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of St Anthony’s Church, Holy Spirit Society, for license to conduct Annual St. Anthony’s Feast Day Festival, at 27 Forest Avenue – Church Parking Lot, on Sat June 5, 1993, from 8:00 pm to Midnight and Sunday June 6, 1993, from 6:30 pm – to 10:30 pm LIC#850
AUTO REPAIR SHOP (RENEWALS)
E P Fournier & Co Inc d/b/a Fournier Jeep/Eagle, 939 Newport Avenue, LIC#30044
Garcia’s Auto Sales Inc., 192 Pine Street, LIC#30049
PINBALL & AMUSEMENT DEVICES (ALL RENEWALS)
1537 Corp d/b/a M Spumoni & Family, 1537 Newport, (TWO) LIC#70002
Bandilli Cafe Inc., d/b/a State Line Cafe, 514 Benefit Street, (ONE) LIC#70005
Cape Verdean American Lounge Inc., 17 Exchange Street, (ONE) LIC#70011
Celtic Pub Inc., d/b/a Celtic Pub, 755 Broadway, (TWO) LIC#70012
Lafayette Social Club Inc., 71–73 Benefit Street, (ONE) LIC#70021
Royal Antedeluvian Order of Buffaloes, 532 Lonsdale Avenue, (ONE) LIC#70030
South End Saloon Inc., d/b/a The Corner Pocket, 569 Broadway, (ONE) LIC#70032
PUBLIC LAUNDRY (NEW)
Claudia Marinaro and Dora Marinaro d/b/a The Perfect Fit, 457 Smithfield Avenue, LIC#37
SECOND HAND SHOP (RENEWALS)
E P Fournier & Co Inc d/b/a Fournier Jeep/Eagle, 939 Newport Avenue, LIC#40042
Garcia’s Auto Sales Inc., 192 Pine Street, LIC#40044
Roger Lefebvre d/b/a Newport Antiques, 816 Newport Avenue, LIC#40054
Ryder Truck Rental Inc., 215 Armistice Boulevard, LIC#40088
SUNDAY SALES (FIRST CLASS) RENEWAL
Keith Lambert Res: 910 Mineral Spring Avenue, LIC#20132
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) NEW
Thomas Caruolo d/b/a Caruolo’s Pizzeria, 208 Dexter Street, LIC#292
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) RENEWAL
Bubba’s Ice Cream Inc., d/b/a Bubba’s Ice Cream, 604 Smithfield Avenue, LIC#262
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Carole Bessette – $230.61
Diana O’Malley – No amount specified
Lise C. Thibault – $50.00
Upon Motion made by Council Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the meeting is adjourned at ten forty-seven o’clock p.m.