City Council, January 5, 1994
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, January 5, 1994, at eight seven o’clock p.m. All the members are present and President Barry presides.
The reading of the records of December 17, 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:
**TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN:
THE COUNCIL RECESS AT 8:09 O’CLOCK PM TO CONVENE AS THE BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS AND TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:
AMENDMENT TO REDEVELOPMENT PLAN/COMMERCIAL LOAN PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 8:47 O’CLOCK PM.
THE INFORMAL HEARING ON THE AUTO REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES OF GARCIA’S AUTO SALES INC., SCHEDULED FOR THIS TIME IS TAKEN UP:
Mr. Jimenez submits a letter from Attorney Robert Brousseau, requesting a postponement of the Hearing until January 19, 1994, because of a death in the family of Mr. Jose Perez, President of Garcia’s Auto.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the Hearing is postponed until January 19, 1994, and the Clerk is instructed to inform Mr. Perez that if the violations for which he has been cited by the Director of Zoning & Code Enforcement are not corrected by that date, it is their intention to close his business until such time as they are corrected.
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD DECEMBER 8, 1993, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:
330 Communication from Kevin J. Shea, Executive Director, Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency, to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Modification to Redevelopment Plan) is Read and Ordered Filed and 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
Anne M. Farber, 19 Stuart Street. Term expires the first Monday in February, 1997 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 Barry, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Anne M. Farber, 19 Stuart Street. Term expires the first Monday in February, 1997.
COUNCILOR BRAY LEAVES AT 9:06 PM.
Diana C. Dumin, 257 Woodhaven Road. Term expires the first Monday in February, 1997 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 Barry, Councilors Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Diana C. Dumin, 257 Woodhaven Road. Term expires the first Monday in February, 1997.
COUNCILOR BRAY RETURNS AT 9:08 PM.
Steven E. Snow, 81 Dryden Avenue. Term expires the first Monday in February, 1997 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 Barry, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Steven E. Snow, 81 Dryden Avenue. Term expires the first Monday in February, 1997.
Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE of Joseph P. Griffin Jr., d/b/a Griffin’s Auto Repair (previously Buco’s Auto Body) 3 Dix Avenue, Tax Assessor’s Plat 52, Lot 848, to keep a shop for repairing automobiles, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is Joseph Griffin, Jr., 521 West Avenue, Pawtucket RI.
Mr. Griffin states that he worked as a mechanic for Sterry Street Auto, and Coastal for four years.
There will be no auto body work. The hours will be from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Saturday.
Mr. Griffin states that the work will be done inside only, and the parking will be in the back lot.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is closed.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Demopulos, the following petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE of Joseph P. Griffin Jr., d/b/a Griffin’s Auto Repair (previously Buco’s Auto Body) 3 Dix Avenue, Tax Assessor’s Plat 52, Lot 848, to keep a shop for repairing automobiles. LIC#30149
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following entitled ordinance:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following entitled ordinance is Laid on the Table and Referred to the Ordinance Committee.
Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE of John Keegan d/b/a Jerry’s Service, 756 East Avenue, Tax Assessor’s Plat 66, Lot 750, to keep a shop for repairing automobiles, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is Lou Zuckerman, 500 East Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Mr. Zuckerman states that he is representing the owner.
He states that the repair garages are in Pawtucket and the rest of the station is in Providence. He states that they were unaware of the need for a Pawtucket License. There is no change of operation.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is closed.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE of John Keegan d/b/a Jerry’s Service, 756 East Avenue, Tax Assessor’s Plat 66, Lot 750, to keep a shop for repairing automobiles. LIC#30147
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Bray, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Jack Rahill, Director of Finance, regarding the turnaround report for Checks dated 12/17/93.
The first item is on page five, Vendor #M05689, in the amount of $697.50 to Conrad’s.
The second item is on page nine, Vendor #V03070, in the amount of $5,000 to Lutz Engineering.
The third item is also on page nine, Vendor #V02939, in the amount of $4,625.00 to Gorman Roofing.
Councilor Vieira would like the back-up on these items, including the bid specifications for the latter two items.
Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Paul M. Pelletier & David Chiffollo d/b/a Paul & Daves Resale Antiques and Collectibles (previously Bob’s Resale Shop) 718 Mineral Spring Avenue, Tax Assessor’s Plat 51, Lot 43, to keep a shop for purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically, general merchandise and used furniture, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is Paul Pelletier, 949 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence, RI.
Mr. Pelletier states that the store will be an asset to the area. He will talk to the Chief of Police to work out problems.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is Closed.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE is LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Paul M. Pelletier & David Chiffollo d/b/a Paul & Daves Resale Antiques and Collectibles (previously Bob’s Resale Shop) 718 Mineral Spring Avenue, Tax Assessor’s Plat 51, Lot 43, to keep a shop for purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically, general merchandise and used furniture. LIC#40132
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Moran, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Patrick Quinlan, Esq., requesting once again a response to the request for a legal opinion for the residents of Laurel Street, as to whether or not private citizens can join the City’s law against those individuals involved in the "Sarault Scandal."
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES ARE LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2316 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET". (Customer Service Representative)
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2316 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET". (Human Resources Aid and Human Resources Assistant to Personnel Aide and Personnel Assistant)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following communication:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following communication is Read and Ordered Filed.
Communication from Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to the Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Tax treaties and/or tax abatements)
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)
Emery Dining Inc., d/b/a Emery’s LeFoyer (previously LeFoyer Inc.) 151 Fountain Street, LIC#318
Councilors Hodge and Kinder Abstain based on their statements that they are "Members of the Lefoyer Club" (reports filed)
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
BOWLING ALLEYS (RENEWAL)
Eugene J. Merola Inc., d/b/a Chip’s Bowlarama, 615 Pawtucket Avenue, 24 Bowling Alleys, (Weekdays & Sundays) LIC#1
ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of St. Cecilia’s Boy Scout Troop #28, for license to conduct Fund Raiser Dance, at St. Cecilia’s Church Hall, on Saturday, February 26, 1994, from 8:00 pm - 12:00 Midnight, LIC#M897
Petition of Pawtucket Red Sox Baseball Club Inc., for license to conduct Athletic Games (game or exhibition of Baseball) at McCoy Stadium-Columbus Avenue, on Sundays April 10, 24, May 8, 22, June 5, 19, July 3, 17, 31, August 14, September 4, 11, 18, 25, 1994, LIC#M895
FLOWER PEDDLER (NEW)
Linda A. Teixeira, Res: 25 Charles Street, LIC#171
FLOWER PEDDLER (RENEWALS)
Geraldine Teixeira, Res: 54 Paul Street, LIC#75
Manuel Teixeira, Res: 54 Paul Street, LIC#98
INTELLIGENCE OFFICE (RENEWAL)
Daniel S. Smith Inc., d/b/a Snelling & Snelling or Snelling Personnel Services, at 225 East Avenue, LIC#5
POOL TABLE (RENEWALS)
342 East Avenue Inc., d/b/a East Avenue Cafe, 344 East Avenue, 1 (Weekdays & Sundays) LIC#G0001
Boulevard Billiard Club, 508 Armistice Boulevard, 10 (Weekdays & Sundays) LIC#G0005
Cape Verdean American Lounge Inc., 17 Exchange Street, 1 (Weekdays & Sundays) LIC#G0008
Country Lounge Inc., d/b/a Tommy’s Lounge, 99 India Street, 2 (Weekdays & Sundays) LIC#G0016
Maugus Corporation d/b/a The Ground Round, 2 George Street, 5 (Weekdays and Sundays) LIC#G0019
Royal Antedeluvian Order of Buffaloes, 532 Lonsdale Avenue, 1 (Weekdays & Sundays) LIC#G0021
S & L Inc., d/b/a Cafe Ordway, 3 Ordway Street, 1 (Weekdays and Sundays) LIC#G0022
SUNDAY SALES (FIRST CLASS) NEW
Francisca Sanchez De Gonzalez d/b/a Victor’s Mini Market (previously New York Systems) 474 Weeden Street, LIC#20204
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) NEW
R S L Inc., d/b/a Ron’s Pizza Palace, 553–555 Armistice Boulevard, LIC#319
Francisca Sanchez De Gonzalez d/b/a Victor’s Mini Market (previously New York Systems) 474 Weeden Street, LIC#317
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge submits the bids received for Bond Anticipation Notes at the bid opening held at Fleet National Bank, on January 5, 1994, as follows:
| BIDDER | AMOUNT | COUPON | PREMIUM | NIC |
| A.H. Williams | $11,980,000 | 3.00% | 16526 | 2.44821369% |
| Chemical Sec. | 11,980,000 | 3.00% | 13660 | 2.54390651% |
| Oppenheimer | 11,980,000 | 2.75% | 6855 | 2.52111853% |
| Fleet Securities | 11,980,000 | 2.50% | 100 | 2.49666110% |
| Shawmut | 11,980,000 | 3.00% | 12100 | 2.59599332% |
| Citizens | 2,000,000 | 2.67% | 0 | 2.67% |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge submits the bids received for Tax Synchronization Bond Anticipation Notes at the bid opening held at Fleet National Bank, on January 5, 1994, as follows:
| BIDDER | AMOUNT | COUPON | PREMIUM | NIC |
| A.H. Williams | $34,000,000 | 3.00% | 39225 | 2.53852941% |
| Chemical Sec. | 34,000,000 | 3.00% | 38769 | 2.54389412% |
| Citizens | 2,000,000 | 2.72% | 0 | 2.72% |
| Fleet Securities | 34,000,000 | 2.50% | 300 | 2.49647059% |
| State Street | 5,000,000 | 3.75% | 0 | 3.75% |
| Oppenheimer | 34,000,000 | 2.75% | 21105 | 2.50170588% |
| Shawmut | 34,000,000 | 3.00% | 35360 | 2.584% |
With majority consent of the Council, the following communications submitted by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Demopulos, are READ AND ORDERED FILED:
| BIDDER | AMOUNT | RATE | PREMIUM | NIC |
| A.H. Williams | $11,980,000 | 3.00% | $ 16,526 | 2.44821369% |
| BIDDER | AMOUNT | RATE | PREMIUM | NIC |
| Fleet Securities | $34,000,000 | 2.50% | $300 | 2.49647059% |
Upon Motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Demopulos, 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
| BIDDER | AMOUNT | RATE | PREMIUM | NIC |
| A.H. Williams | $11,980,000 | 3.00% | $ 16,526 | 2.44821369% |
and awarding sale of $34,000,000 City of Pawtucket Tax Synchronization Bond Anticipation Notes, to the following:
| BIDDER | AMOUNT | RATE | PREMIUM | NIC |
| Fleet Securities | $34,000,000 | 2.50% | 300 | 2.49647059%" |
*THE FOLLOWING BOND IS APPROVED, SURETY NAMED IS ACCEPTED:
Kevin Sharples, surety - Hanover Insurance Company.
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Maria A. Bento - $2,000.00
Susan F. Bento - No amount specified
Gary R. Blanchette - $950.00
Sandra Degnan - $100.99/111.87
John Gregory - No amount specified
Lydia Klufas - No amount specified
Irene Klufas - No amount specified
Ernest Rubin - $1,200.00
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, Demopulos, Doyle, Kinder, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - Councilors Hodge and Rabbitt.
Claim of Bay State Propane, in the amount of $4,460.03
Claim of Gerard R. Bessette, in the amount of $800.00
Claim of Nancy R. Feley, in the amount of $1,250.00
Claim of Keith Hetu, in the amount of $441.22
Claim of United States Postal Service - $814.00
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 Valerie I. Castaneda in the amount of $1,200/$1,600
Claim of Lea Hogan, by Attorney Victoria A. Troxell, Esq., in no amount specified.
Claim of Christine Musial, by Attorney Arthur Ricci, III, Esq., in no amount specified.
Claim of Vicki A. Warren, by Attorney Mark A. Fay, Esq., in no amount specified.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE RECOMMENDED TO BE DENIED - CLAIMANT TO CONTACT WATER SUPPLY BOARD:
Claim of Ann Bruneau, in the amount of $320.77
Claim of Shari Everton, in the amount of $353.2
Claim of Joseph Moreau, in the amount of $323.72
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 Natalia Hardy, in the amount of $1,114.85
Claim of Christine Sears, in the amount of $173.08
PRESIDENT BARRY SUBMITS TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE RECORD, THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
| ANIMAL CONTROL COMMITTEE Chair J. Raymond Kinder David P. Moran George K. Demopulos | FIREWORKS COMMITTEE Chair William D. Vieira, Sr. J. Raymond Kinder George K. Demopulos |
| CEMETERIES COMMITTEE Chair Thomas E. Hodge J. Raymond Kinder George K. Demopulos | LICENSE COMMITTEE Chair David P. Moran Mary E. Bray Thomas E. Hodge |
| CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE Chair Kevin J. Rabbitt Mary E. Bray Thomas E. Hodge | ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chair William D. Vieira, Sr. J. Raymond Kinder Mary E. Bray |
| CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS Chair J. Raymond Kinder David P. Moran Mary E. Bray | PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Chair James E. Doyle Mary E. Bray J. Raymond Kinder |
| ENERGY COMMITTEE Chair Mary E. Bray David P. Moran Thomas E. Hodge | RECREATION COMMITTEE Chair Kevin J. Rabbitt James E. Doyle William D. Vieira, Sr. |
| ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION Chair David P. Moran George K. Demopulos Thomas E. Hodge | SNOW REMOVAL COMMITTEE Chair Mary E. Bray David P. Moran J. Raymond Kinder |
| FINANCE COMMITTEE Chair James E. Doyle William D. Vieira, Sr. David P. Moran | PARKS COMMISSION SUB COMMITTEE Three At-Large Councilors Chair George K. Demopulos |
| AD HOC COMMITTEES | |
| AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE Councilor David Moran 4 Members of the Public Sector | COMMITTEE TO STUDY ZONING COMPLIANCE Chair James E. Doyle George K. Demopulos Mary E. Bray James E. Pollitt |
| INSURANCE STUDY Chair David P. Moran Thomas E. Hodge George K. Demopulos | COMMITTEE TO STUDY ILLEGAL APARTMENT UNITS Chair William D. Vieira, Sr. Mary E. Bray George K. Demopulos |
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the meeting is adjourned at nine fifty-six o’clock p.m.