City Council, October 6, 1993
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, October 6, 1993, at eight o’clock p.m. All the members are present except Councilor Rabbitt and President Barry presides.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONTINUE THE PRE-COUNCIL SESSION AND TO HOLD A FORMAL HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:
AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE
Garcia’s Auto Sales Inc., 192 Pine Street, LIC#30049 & #40044
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 9:28 PM.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Calista, seconded by Councilors Clement and Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to have an Ordinance prepared to adjust the revenue figures in the budget for the School Department and to transfer $622,000 in video gambling revenue to the school budget from the municipal budget.
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 notify the Finance Director that the School coaches, who also hold other City positions, should be paid time and a half through June from money on the Municipal side of the budget.
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 Frank A. Rendine, P.E., Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, to ask that he inspect 192 Pine Street and make recommendations to the owner on how to come into compliance with all municipal ordinances.
The reading of the records of September 22, 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:
D. Communication from Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Confirmation of Advisory Commission on Ethics)
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 William T. Noonan, Administrative Assistant, to thank him for his response and action on the cul-de-sac on Grotto Avenue, and to ask that he set up a meeting as described in his letter as soon as possible.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Bray introduces the following communication:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following communication is Read and Ordered Filed.
Communication from Richard E. DeLyon, Chief of Police to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Home Confinement Program Update)
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 Paul C. Mowrey, Principal Planner, City Planning Department, to inform him that the Council has approved the contract for the partnership of Samuel Shamoon and Andrew Teitz, as consultants for the revision of the City’s Zoning Ordinance.
Also, the Council wants him to know that there is an Ad Hoc Committee on Zoning changes and they are requesting that the consultants work closely with this Committee in the preparation of the new Zoning Ordinance.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY LEAVES AT 9:37 O’CLOCK PM.
PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE VIEIRA PRESIDES.
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 Richard E. DeLyon, Chief of Police, regarding the letter from Paul R. Annarummo, P.E., Secretary of the State Traffic Commission regarding parades and road races.
The Council is requesting that Chief DeLyon forward information on any proposed events to the Traffic Commissioners as soon as he is aware of them.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Clement introduces the following resumes.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Clement, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following resumes are Read and Ordered Filed.
Resumes from Mercedes Gomes Torres and David Azevedo, for appointment to the Ad Hoc Affirmative Action Committee.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Calista introduces the following entitled resolution:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Calista, seconded by Councilor Clement, the following entitled resolution is read and passed on a unanimous voice vote:
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OCTOBER 1993 AS "NATIONAL DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH."
Communication from His Honor Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the following re-appointment as a Member of the Parks Commission FOR CONFIRMATION:
John L. DiPanni, 166 Alexander McGregor Road. Term expires the first Monday in August, 1996 is Read and Ordered Filed.
Ayes - President Pro-Tempore Vieira, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder and Moran.
Noes - 0
PARKS COMMISSION
John L. DiPanni, 166 Alexander McGregor Road. Term expires the first Monday in August, 1996.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY RETURNS AND PRESIDES AT 9:45 PM.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS 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 and Vieira.
Noes - 0
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MICHAEL A. MONTI TO TIE INTO THE PAWTUCKET SEWER SYSTEM ON BUCHANAN STREET.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Doyle introduces the following entitled resolution:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Clement, the following entitled resolution, is read and passed on a unanimous voice vote:
RESOLUTION OPPOSING UNFUNDED MANDATES.
Communication from His Honor Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the following re-appointment as a Member of the Parks Commission 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, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - 0
PARKS COMMISSION
Thomas F. Scanlon, 88 Rosemere Road. Term expires the first Monday in August, 1996.
Communication from His Honor Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the following re-appointment as a Member of the Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency 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, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - 0
PAWTUCKET REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Raul deMello, 170 Pidge Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires September 12, 1998.
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 Edward McCormick, Chairman of the Pawtucket Water Supply Board, to request that he review the enclosed matter from Mrs. Thomas Hayes and report back his findings and determination to the Council.
The following ordinance is read for the second time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - 0
The following ordinance is read for the second time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - 0
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 Ronald Leitao, Superintendent Division of Highways, requesting a list of the streets which were scheduled to be paved this year, which have not yet been done. The Council will like to know when they will be done; and what has caused the delay in the completion of the projects.
The following ordinance is read for the second time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - 0
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Calista introduces the following entitled ordinance:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Calista, seconded by Councilors Clement and Kinder, the following Ordinance is Laid on the Table and Referred to the Finance Committee.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 22 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED "PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS" (Requests for Permits)
Submitted by: Councilor Kevin J. Rabbitt, Third District
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
INTELLIGENCE OFFICE (RENEWAL)
Lifetime Medical Nursing Services, 235 Lonsdale Avenue, (expires one year from date granted) LIC#3
PUBLIC LAUNDRY (NEW)
Sunshine Laundromat Inc., 192 Division Street, LIC#A0040
SUNDAY SALES (FIRST CLASS) NEW
Robert Guevara d/b/a Dominguez Market, 830 Main Street, LIC#20198
VICTUALLING HOUSE (SECOND CLASS)
William J. Revele, Jr., d/b/a Fairlawn Grille (transfer from Santo Gabriele d/b/a Power Road Restaurant, 87 Power Road, LIC#305
*CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Laura G. Santos - $100,000.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Claim of Geraldine I. Fontaine, in the amount of $130.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT:
Claim of Jorge Vasquez, by Attorney Fred E. Joslyn, Jr., in the amount of $100,000.00
Claim of Christopher Cote and Norma Parent, by Attorney James L. O’Neill, Esq., in the amount of $4,000.00
Claim of General Accident Insurance/Ann M. Dubuque, in the amount of $6,882.00
Claim of David Salisbury, by Attorney Thomas W. Pearlman, Esq., in the amount of $100,000.00
Claim of Elizabeth Vega, by Attorney Alfred J. Gemma, Esq., in no amount specified.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED AND REFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:
Claim of Christine Musial, by Attorney Arthur Ricci, III, Esq., in no amount specified.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED:
Claim of Nina Cucinotta, in the amount of $1,000.00
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the meeting is adjourned at ten three o’clock p.m.