City Council, February 9, 1994
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, February 9, 1994, at eight five o’clock p.m. All the members are present except Council President Barry and Councilor Rabbitt, and President Pro-Tempore Vieira presides.
The reading of the records of January 19, 1994, are dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Kinder, seconded by Councilor Hodge the *Consent Agenda is Capproved on a unanimous voice vote:
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
J. Communication from Maureen E. Comerford, Town Clerk, Town of Foster, to Pawtucket City Council. (DWI/DUI cases)
**TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN:
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 communication to the Pawtucket Delegation to the General Assembly, to forward the letter from Fred Ihenacho, Public Works Department, regarding pending legislation.
COUNCILOR RABBITT ARRIVES AT 8:17 PM.
Communication from Thomas V. McCaughey, McCaughey Standard, Inc., Solid Waste Disposal, Recycling Systems and Services, to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Lease agreement between McCaughey Standard, Inc., and the City for the incinerator property on Grotto Avenue) is LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Rabbitt introduces the following communication:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following communication is Read and Ordered Filed.
Communication from John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to Council President John J. Barry, III. (McCaughey Standard Inc., Lease Extension)
Councilor Thomas E. Hodge, Abstains based on his statement that "McCaughey Standard, Inc., presently provides service to my business" (report filed)
John T. Gannon, 4 Mary Street, East Providence, RI, is Read and Ordered Filed.
The following nomination, submitted by His Honor, Mayor Robert E. Metivier, for confirmation is confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Pro-Tempore Vieira, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0
CITY SOLICITOR
John T. Gannon, 4 Mary Street, East Providence, RI.
Paul J. Fournier, Sr., 495 Newport Avenue. Term expires the first Monday in January, 1999) is Read and Ordered Filed.
The following nomination, submitted by His Honor, Mayor Robert E. Metivier, for confirmation is confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Pro-Tempore Vieira, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0
PUBLIC BUILDING AUTHORITY
Paul J. Fournier, Sr., 495 Newport Avenue. Term expires the first Monday in January, 1999)
Mary Patrice McMahon, 121 Mount Vernon Boulevard. Term expires the first Monday in January, 1999 is Read and Ordered Filed.
The following nomination, submitted by His Honor, Mayor Robert E. Metivier, for confirmation is confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Pro-Tempore Vieira, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0
PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Mary Patrice McMahon, 121 Mount Vernon Boulevard. Term expires the first Monday in January, 1999.
George F. Sylvia, 21 Corrente Court. Term expires the first Monday in January, 1998 is Read and Ordered Filed.
The following nomination, submitted by His Honor, Mayor Robert E. Metivier, for confirmation is confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Pro-Tempore Vieira, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0
WATER SUPPLY BOARD
George F. Sylvia, 21 Corrente Court. Term expires the first Monday in January, 1998.
Communication from His Honor Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the following appointment as a Member of the Board of Appeals FOR CONFIRMATION:
William T. Sullivan, 71 Drolet Avenue. Term expires the first Monday in January, 1999 is Read and Ordered Filed.
The following nomination, submitted by His Honor, Mayor Robert E. Metivier, for confirmation is confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Pro-Tempore Vieira, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0
BOARD OF APPEALS
William T. Sullivan, 71 Drolet Avenue. Term expires the first Monday in January, 1999.
Wallace B. Gernt, 45 Lafayette Street. (To fill unexpired term of Jeanne K. Engel) Term expires the first Monday in January, 1996 is Read and Ordered Filed.
The following nomination, submitted by His Honor, Mayor Robert E. Metivier, for confirmation is confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Pro-Tempore Vieira, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Wallace B. Gernt, 45 Lafayette Street. (To fill unexpired term of Jeanne K. Engel) Term expires the first Monday in January, 1996.
Communication from His Honor Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the following appointment as an Alternate Member of the Board of Appeals FOR CONFIRMATION:
Allan Z. Fine, 241 Hillside Avenue. (To fill unexpired term of William T. Sullivan) Term expires the first Monday in January, 1996) is Read and Ordered Filed.
The following nomination, submitted by His Honor, Mayor Robert E. Metivier, for confirmation is confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Pro-Tempore Vieira, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0
BOARD OF APPEALS (Alternate)
Allan Z. Fine, 241 Hillside Avenue. (To fill unexpired term of William T. Sullivan) Term expires the first Monday in January, 1996)
ELECTION OF CITY OFFICERS. (2 year terms) IS TAKEN UP:
CITY SERGEANT
The Election of Albertino Lourenco as City Sergeant is PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Pro-Tempore Vieira, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0
ALBERTINO LOURENCO IS ELECTED CITY SERGEANT.
JUDGE OF THE PROBATE COURT
The Election of Cristine L. McBurney as Judge of Probate Court, is PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Pro-Tempore Vieira, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0
CRISTINE L. MCBURNEY, IS ELECTED JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT.
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
The Election of Kenneth E. O’Neill, Sr., as Sealer of Weights and Measures, is PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Pro-Tempore Vieira, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0
KENNETH E. O’NEILL, SR., IS ELECTED SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
ELECTION OF CITY OFFICER. (3 year term)
JUDGE OF MUNICIPAL COURT
The Election of John A. Mutter as Judge of Municipal Court is PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Pro-Tempore Vieira, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0
JOHN A. MUTTER IS ELECTED JUDGE OF MUNICIPAL COURT.
THE FOLLOWING CITY OFFICERS ARE ELECTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
WEIGHERS OF MERCHANDISE (RENEWALS)
Priscilla A. Agin David M. Parrillo
Robert Aubin Joseph M. Piraino
Ronald Aubin Thomas Ross
Charles Beausejour Seymour L. Silverstein
Charles H. Duclos, Jr. Charles R. Sinel
Timothy A. Hays Samuel S. Sinel
Robert D. Leddy Richard P. Smith
Thomas Massey William A. Smith
Thomas J. McHale William G. Toole
Joseph A. Parenteau
Petitions for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Mario Gornall d/b/a Mario’s Garage, 11 Willow Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 51, Lot 232, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobiles and repairing same, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT UNTIL A DECISION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS IS REACHED. LIC#30151 &40136
Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Stephen Soroka d/b/a Steve’s Cards (previously David Bobola d/b/a M & M Sports Cards) 539 Armistice Boulevard, Tax Assessors’s Plat 17, Lot 799, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically cards, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is Stephen Soroka, 538 Daggett Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Mr. Soroka states that he is taking over this business, which is across from Chelo’s.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is Closed.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the following Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Stephen Soroka d/b/a Steve’s Cards (previously David Bobola d/b/a M & M Sports Cards) 539 Armistice Boulevard, Tax Assessors’s Plat 17, Lot 799, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically cards. LIC#40135
COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY ARRIVES AND PRESIDES AT 8:35 PM.
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 Kevin J. Rabbitt District Three
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 Jay Smith, Engineering Department, and residents of Cute Street between Memorial Drive and the Dead End, to inform them that the changing of the name of that portion of Cute Street from Memorial Drive to the Dead End to "West Cute Street" was approved. Said change will take place 60 days from February 9, 1994.
Also, Councilor Rabbitt is requesting that Mr. Smith change house #33, on what will be West Cute Street, so that it will not be confused with house #33 on Cute Street.
COUNCILOR VIEIRA LEAVES AT 8:37 PM.
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 and Rabbitt.
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 and Rabbitt.
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 and Rabbitt.
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 and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2309 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED "THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCE, 1993–1994." AS AMENDED
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0
CAPITAL BUDGET ORDINANCE 1993–1994
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT:
CAPITAL PROGRAM ORDINANCE 1994–1998
year 1993–94
eliminate all bonding except for the following:
$165,000 for storm drainage improvements, and
$800,000 for school building improvements.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the AMENDMENT to the Ordinance Entitled "CAPITAL PROGRAM ORDINANCE 1994–1998." is passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0
year 1993–94
eliminate all bonding except for the following:
$165,000 for storm drainage improvements, and
$800,000 for school building improvements.
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 and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0
CAPITAL PROGRAM ORDINANCE 1994–1998, AS AMENDED
City Council, February 9, 1994
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES ARE LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ORDINANCE REGULATING THE LEGAL CLASSIFICATIONS OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 1878 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE CONTROL OF DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS, AND REPEALING CHAPTER 1162 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET IN ITS ENTIRETY," ALSO KNOWN AS SECTION 4–83 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET. (Section 7 - Impoundment Fees)
Submitted by: City Council Animal Control Committee.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES ARE LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO ISSUE BONDS AND NOTES IN THE SUM OF FOUR MILLION TWO HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND ($4,230,000) DOLLARS PROVIDING FOR THE RENOVATION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO ISSUE BONDS AND NOTES IN THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($250,000) DOLLARS PROVIDING FOR THE RENOVATION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF PAWTUCKET LIBRARY BUILDINGS IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO ISSUE BONDS AND NOTES IN THE SUM OF FORTY MILLION ($40,000,000) DOLLARS PROVIDING FOR THE SYNCHRONIZATION OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TAX AND FISCAL YEAR.
COUNCILOR VIEIRA RETURNS AT 8:47 PM.
THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR LICENSE WAS TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT AT THE MEETING HELD JANUARY 19, 1994, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
SECOND HAND SHOP:
David Chiffollo d/b/a Dave’s Resale, Antiques & Collectibles (previously Bob’s Resale Shop), 718 Mineral Spring Avenue. LIC #40132 (originally filed as partnership - Paul M. Pelletier has withdrawn from license)
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD JANUARY 19, 1994, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS LAID ON THE TABLE FOR THREE MONTHS ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (First Class) 24 HOURS (NEW)
Manuel Baptista d/b/a Sunshine Donut, 607 Smithfield Avenue, LIC#316
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Holy Spirit Society, St. Anthony’s Church, for license to conduct Ethnic Dance, at 34 Lawn Avenue, on Saturday, February 12, 1994, from 8:00 pm - 12:00 Midnight, LIC#M902
MOBILE FOOD VENDOR (RENEWAL)
Palagi’s Ice Cream Inc., 16 Ingraham Street, Cumberland, RI, LIC#91
POOL TABLE (RENEWALS)
2nd Ward Independent Club, 409 Cottage Street, (1) Weekdays and Sundays, LIC#G0023
CC & DD Inc., d/b/a Dazzle’s, 602 Smithfield Avenue, (1) Weekdays and Sundays, LIC#G0006
DVK Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Boomer’s Sports Bar and Comedy Club, 327 Barton Street, (2) Weekdays and Sundays, LIC#G0010
Happy Hour Club, 404 Benefit Street, (1) Weekdays and Sundays, LIC#G0013
Stooge’s Inc., d/b/a Stooge’s Pub, 90 Broad Street, (1) Weekdays and Sundays, LIC#G0025
SUNDAY SALES (THIRD CLASS) RENEWAL
Robert Fromich d/b/a Rose Bud Florists, 386 Central Avenue, LIC#20138
SUNDAY SALES (FIFTH CLASS) RENEWAL
Robert Fromich, Res: 25 Clarner Street, Pawtucket, RI, LIC#20069
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
James Alexion - $332.50
Edith Anderson - $54.00
Tina Baptista - $1,279.01/1,285.80
John P. Braganca - $156.53/187.55
Gregory Fortin - $169.83
William Hartmann - 234.07/175.00
Joseph M. McCabe - $151.97
Michelle Meisinger - $800.00/900.00
Randall Smith - $170.79
Lance Tuttle - $25.00
THE COUNCIL RECESSES AT 8:55 PM TO RECONVENE AS THE BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 9:20 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 Barry, Councilors Bray, Depomulos, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - Councilor Hodge.
Claim of Susan E. Bowen, in the amount of $578.70
Claim of Ernest Rubin, in the amount of $1071.32
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, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Claim of Eileen C. Rock, in the amount of $82.49
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 Maria A. Bento, by Attorney Robert J. Ameen, in the amount of $2,000.00.
Claim of Susan F. Bento, by Attorney Robert J. Ameen, in no amount specified.
Claim of Raymond Costa, in the amount of $180.00
Claim of Russell Creem, by Attorney Anthony Caprio, in no amount specified.
Claim of Sandra Degnan, in the amount of $100.99/111.87
Claim of Lydia & Irene Klufas, in no amount specified.
Claim of Peter Mecchi, by Attorney Michael F. Horan, in the amount of $10,000.00
Claim of North By Northeast, Inc., by Attorney John M. Roney, in the amount of $809.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE RECOMMENDED TO BE DENIED:
Claim of Gary R. Blanchette, in the amount of $950.00
Claim of Brian M. Durand, by Attorney R. Kevin Horan, in the amount of $6,774.88
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following communication:
028 Communication from Donna Camara, to Mayor Robert E. Metivier. (Local Juvenile Court)
Upon Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following communication is Read and Ordered Filed.
Communication from Donna Camara, to Mayor Robert E. Metivier. (Local Juvenile Court)
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 Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to forward a letter from Donna Camara, regarding the Local Juvenile Court in Pawtucket.
Councilor Moran wants to be sure that he is informed of Ms. Camara’s interest regarding this new board.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the meeting is adjourned at nine twenty-seven o’clock p.m.