City Council, December 7, 1994
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, December 7, 1994, at eight o’clock p.m. All the members are present and President Barry presides.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES AT EIGHT TWO O’CLOCK PM TO CONTINUE THE PRE-COUNCIL SESSION.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT EIGHT FORTY-SEVEN O’CLOCK PM.
The reading of the records of December 17 and 23, 1994, is 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:
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 Michael J. Woika, P.E., Chief Engineer, Pawtucket Water Supply Board, requesting that he attend a pre-council meeting on Wednesday, January 11, 1995. The purpose of this meeting is to further discuss the hydrant flushing program in the City.
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 Michael Burns, Traffic Engineer; William Noonan, Public Safety Director and Chief Richard E. DeLyon, requesting that temporary one-way signs be placed on Bloodgood Street from Gould Street to Benefit Street. The signs should indicate that the one-way traffic will be enforced from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 1:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilors Hodge and Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Councilor James E. Doyle, Chairperson, Public Works Committee and Councilor Mary E. Bray, Chairperon, Energy Committee, requesting that the Public Works Committee and the Energy Committee meet jointly with Fred Ihenacho, Public Works Director and a representative of Blackstone Valley Electric, to discuss the retrofitting program for street lights in the City of Pawtucket.
Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Norman K. James d/b/a Norm’s Hotel Liquidators, 297 Barton Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 44, Lot 428, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling used articles, specifically used hotel furniture, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is James Lombardi, 81 Armington Avenue, Providence, RI.
Mr. Lombardi states that all the furniture is bought from hotels.
He states that the applicant had a business in Providence for 35 years at 516 Cranston Street and has been in Pawtucket since February without a license. The business uses about 50,000 sq. ft., in a rented building.
He states that Mr. James doesn’t sell junk.
The hours will be from 10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Saturday.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is closed.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following application for license is LAID ON THE TABLE and the applicant is instructed to contact Chief DeLyon regarding his license on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Norman K. James d/b/a Norm’s Hotel Liquidators, 297 Barton Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 44, Lot 428, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling used articles, specifically used hotel furniture. LIC#40161
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
The following ordinance is read for the second 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
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 and referred to the Zoning Ordinance Subcommittee.
Communication from Marilyn Shannon McConaghy, Tillinghast Collins & Graham, to Pawtucket City Council. (Zoning Ordinance Amendment - outdoor signs)
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 send a communication to Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, requesting that the subcommittee who put together the Zoning Ordinance meet with Marilyn Shannon McConaghy and others who are interested in the recommendation of an amendment to the zoning ordinance concerning signage.
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 TO ESTABLISH FEES FOR APPEALS, SPECIAL PERMITS AND VARIANCES IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilors Bray, Kinder, Rabbitt and Vieira, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Robert E. Metivier; William Noonan, Public Safety Director; Jack Rahill, Finance Director and Chief Richard E. DeLyon, regarding crossing guards in the City.
At a pre-council session, the Council was informed that the budget calls for 29 crossing guards and there are currently 26 on staff. The Council is asking that additional crossing guards be hired to bring the city up to the full compliment of 29.
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 2362.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DEMOPULOS.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Demopulos introduces the following communication:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Demopulos, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following communication is Read and Ordered Filed and Referred to Mike Burns, Traffic Engineer.
Communication from Representative Elaine A. Coderre, to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Problems at the intersection of North Bend Street and Saunders Street)
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 Burns, Traffic Engineer, forwarding the letter from Representative Elaine Coderre on the problems at the intersection of North Bend Street and Saunders Street for his comments and recommendation.
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
SUNDAY SALES (NEW)
Norman K. James d/b/a Norm’s Hotel Liquidators, 297 Barton Street, LIC#20237
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 Ed Catone, Supervisor, Sewer & Sanitation; David Quinn, Tax Assessor; Fred Ihenacho, Director of Public Works; the Narragansett Bay Commission and the Beverage Hill Condo Association, requesting that they attend a meeting to be held on Thursday, December 15, 1994, to discuss the concerns outlined in the communication from Janice Fagan of the Beverage Hill Condo Association.
THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT
Playwright Productions Inc., for license to conduct yearly theatrical performances at Elks Auditorium, Exchange Street, for year ending 12/31/95 LIC#1053
SUNDAY SALES (FIRST CLASS)
The New Almac’s Inc., (change of ownership from Almac’s Inc) 300 Barton Street, LIC#20238
The New Almac’s Inc., (change of ownership from Almac’s Inc) 407 East Avenue, LIC#20239
SUNDAY SALES (SECOND CLASS)
PDKM Enterprises Inc d/b/a Mail Boxes Etc. #0758 (previous owner William T. & Martha T. Brightman d/b/a Mail Boxes Etc. USA) 545 Newport Avenue, LIC#20240
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) RENEWALS
Archie’s Pizza Restaurant Inc., 1479 Newport Avenue, LIC#9
Georgios Zervas d/b/a Bill’s Restaurant, 844 Newport Avenue, LIC#307
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Micheline A Laythe - $186.00
Edward Oliveira - No amount specified
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Lt. Michael Piazza, Juvenile Division, Pawtucket Police Department, to ask for a status report on the case involving two youths in the Fairlawn area who were arrested during the summer, presumably in July, for violations of the graffiti ordinance of the City.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the meeting is adjourned at nine twenty-three o’clock p.m.