City Council, August 24, 1994
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, August 24, 1994, at eight forty-two o’clock p.m. All the members are present and President Barry presides.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO MEET AS THE BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT EIGHT FORTY-FIVE O’CLOCK PM.
The reading of the Records of August 10, 1994, is dispensed with and the Records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the pre-council minutes of the meeting held in executive session, pursuant to R.I.G.L. Section 42–46–5, subsection (2) regarding pending litigation, are sealed on a unanimous voice vote.
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:
*CORRESPONDENCE
**TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge submits the following petition:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Demopulos, the following petition is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REFERRED TO MICHAEL BURNS, TRAFFIC DIVISION FOR HIS RECOMMENDATION:
Petition of the residents on Whipple Street requesting that portion of the street from Gerald Street to Patt Street be made a one-way.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vieira submits the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE RELATING TO MINORS; PRESCRIBING THE CURFEW FOR JUVENILES.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following ordinance is REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
ORDINANCE RELATING TO MINORS; PRESCRIBING THE CURFEW FOR JUVENILES.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following communication:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Communication from Frank J. Milos, Jr., Assistant City Solicitor regarding XEY S.A. and XEY of America.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DEMOPULOS.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Demopulos, seconded by Councilor Vieira, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, asking the possibility of adding a section to the new Zoning Ordinance which would put a moratorium on all additions to current residential structures. This section would prevent additional units being added to houses already in existence.
Allan Z. Fine, 241 Hillside Avenue
(to fill unexpired term of Anthony Mangione)
Term expires first Monday in January, 1998.
The following appointment of Allan Z. Fine to serve as a Member of the Board of Appeals is confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Kinder, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - Councilor Rabbitt
Abstain - Councilor Hodge
MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Allan Z. Fine, 241 Hillside Avenue
(to fill unexpired term of Anthony Mangione)
Term expires first Monday in January, 1998.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR KINDER.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Kinder, seconded by Councilor Bray, to approve the recommendation of John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, on the Narragansett Bay Commission litigation Case, is passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran and Rabbitt.
Noes - Councilor Vieira.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR KINDER.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Kinder introduces the following communication:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Kinder, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Robert E. Metivier, withdrawing the appointment of Joseph P. Fournier as a Member of the Board of Appeals.
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION IS STRICKEN FROM THE DOCKET WITHOUT PREJUDICE:
Communication from His Honor Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the following appointment as a Member of the Board of Appeals FOR CONFIRMATION:
Joseph P. Fournier, 150 Rice Street
(to fill unexpired term of Kenneth Kolek)
Term expires first Monday in January, 1996.
Raymond M. Gannon, 133 Chaplin Street
(to fill unexpired term of Donald Goulet)
Term expires first Monday in January, 1997.
The following appointment of Raymond M. Gannon to serve as a Member of the Board of Appeals is confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Kinder, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - Councilor Rabbitt
Abstain - Councilors Doyle and Hodge
MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Raymond M. Gannon, 133 Chaplin Street
(to fill unexpired term of Donald Goulet)
Term expires first Monday in January, 1997.
David G. Barros, 189 First Street
(to fill unexpired term of Allan Z. Fine)
Term expires first Monday in January, 1996.
The following appointment of David G. Barros to serve as an Alternate Member of the Board of Appeals is confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Kinder, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - Councilor Rabbitt
Abstain - Councilor Hodge
David G. Barros, 189 First Street
(to fill unexpired term of Allan Z. Fine)
Term expires first Monday in January, 1996.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge submits the following resolution:
RESOLUTION REQUIRING A SECURITY BOND TO BE PROVIDED BY ANY ENTITY REQUESTING TAX RELIEF IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Demopulos, the following resolution is REFERRED TO THE FINANCE AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEES, on a unanimous voice vote:
RESOLUTION REQUIRING A SECURITY BOND TO BE PROVIDED BY ANY ENTITY REQUESTING TAX RELIEF IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE on a unanimous voice vote:
RESOLUTION ABATING TAXES ON REAL, TANGIBLE PROPERTY AND MOTOR VEHICLES AMOUNTING TO $1,867,314.97.
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Submitted by: Councilor James E. Doyle
The following ordinance was Laid on the Table at the meeting held July 20, 1994, and is again taken up and is REFERRED BACK TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, on a unanimous voice vote:
ORDINANCE REGULATING MUNICIPAL EMPLOYMENT WITHIN DEPARTMENTS AND/OR DIVISIONS OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DEMOPULOS.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Demopulos, seconded by Councilor Kinder is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Martin E. J[illegible]ce, Director of Personnel, requesting that he meet with the Ordinance Committee to review the "pay plan" ordinance to eliminate any jobs which are no longer filled in the City. One job in particular is the position of "Zookeeper."
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, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - Councilor Demopulos
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND REPEALING CHAPTER 2316.
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, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - Councilor Demopulos
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, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO ISSUE BONDS AND NOTES IN THE SUM OF FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($500,000) DOLLARS PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND SIDEWALKS IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.
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, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO ISSUE BONDS AND NOTES IN THE SUM OF EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND ($800,000) DOLLARS PROVIDING FOR THE RENOVATION OF TOLMAN HIGH SCHOOL AND SHEA HIGH SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.
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, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO ISSUE BONDS AND NOTES IN THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND ($165,000) DOLLARS PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER AND STORMWATER DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.
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, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING OF FIREFIGHTERS.
The following ordinance is read for the first time, and is LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO ISSUE BONDS AND NOTES IN THE SUM OF SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND ($700,000) DOLLARS PROVIDING FOR A STUDY OF CONSTRUCTING COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW TREATMENT FACILITIES IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.
The following license was LAID ON THE TABLE at the meeting held August 10, 1994, and is again taken up and is LAID ON THE TABLE UNTIL A DECISION BY THE LIQUOR CONTROL ADMINISTRATOR IS MADE ON THE STATUS OF THE LIQUOR LICENSE:
PIN BALL & AMUSEMENT DEVICES (RENEWAL)
Bandilli Cafe Inc d/b/a State Line Cafe, 514 Benefit Street (one machine) LIC#70005
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT -
Cape Verdean American Committee Department (CACD) for license to conduct a Picnic with live band at Slater Park on Sunday, August 28, 1994, from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 PM LIC#938M.
Pawtucket Arts Council for license to conduct an Arts & Crafts Show on Main Street Sidewalk (between Roosevelt Avenue & Union Street) on Saturday, September 17 & 24, 1994, from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday, September 18 & 25. 1994, from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. LIC#M937
YEARLY BINGO GAMES (RENEWALS)
Pawtucket Youth Services, 67 Garrity Street (Fridays 6 PM - 11 PM) LIC#C0021
Pawtucket Youth Services, 67 Garrity Street (Saturdays 6 PM - 11 PM) LIC#C0018
PAWN SHOP LICENSE (RENEWAL)
H & B Associates d/b/a Pawtucket Pawn Brokers, 69 Exchange St LIC#1049
SUNDAY SALES (First Class)
Robert Guevara d/b/a Main Street Market (previously Olga Nunez d/b/a Main Street Market) 830 Main Street LIC#20224
SUNDAY SALES (First Class) LIMITED - NEW
Donald Lemoie d/b/a Donald’s, 512 Armistice Blvd LIC#20225
VICTUALLING HOUSE (First Class)
Stephen M. Clarke d/b/a Fairlawn Grille (previously William J. Rebele, Jr.), 87 Power Road. LIC#339
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Ronald L. Jovin - $1920.00/$1474.78
Olenn & Penza - $9,921,00 plus interest
Mark Pine - $1,000,000.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES ARE APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Claim of Joel Segal in the amount of $7328.97.
Claim of Victor Ventura in the amount of $128.00
Claim of Harold Alberghini in the amount of $101.12
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES IS TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT AND REFERRED TO THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT FOR FURTHER REVIEW:
Claim of Michael Nawrocki in the amount of $190.00/$203.03
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Vieira, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is requested to invite representatives of Narragansett Coated Paper Company to attend the next meeting of the City Council scheduled for Wednesday, September 7, 1994.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, requesting an update on the status of trees on Columbus Avenue. Mr. Cassidy previously stated that he would write to the residents on this street who live near these trees to ask if they would be willing to help with their upkeep. Councilor Rabbitt would like to know if this has been done and if it has, he would like a copy of the letter.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Rabbitt submits the following communication:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REFERRED TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR A RESPONSE:
Communication from Gloria Grzebien requesting the curbing be repaired on Belgrade Avenue, Edendale Avenue, and Loring Parkway.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to notify the Senior Citizen Advisory Council of a change in date of the Snow Removal Committee from September 7, 1994 to September 14, 1994, at 7:00 PM.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a letter to Barbara Sokoloff, Public Building Authority, requesting that the Public Building’s Authority take the necessary steps to fix the potholes on East Avenue that were created by work done on behalf of the Authority.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge submits the following communication:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Demopulos, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, regarding the Municipal Parking Lot at Park Place.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Moran, the meeting is adjourned at nine thirty-seven o’clock p.m.