City Council, June 8, 1994
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, June 8, 1994, at eight nine o’clock p.m. All the members are present and President Barry presides.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO MEET AS THE PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT EIGHT THIRTY-TWO O’CLOCK P.M.
The reading of the Records of May 25, 1994, and May 31, 1994, is dispensed with and the Records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.
With majority consent of the Council, 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 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 communicaiton to John Gannon, city solicitor, requesting that he prepare an ordinance to give a 50% reduction on auto taxes to people who have vehicles with wheelchair lifts. This ordinance should be prepared in compliance with state law.
The following Communication from His Honor Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the appointment of Michael F. Burns as a Member of the Ethics Commission FOR CONFIRMATION is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Michael F. Burns, 50 Pine Street. (To fill unexpired term of Paul J. Adler) Term expires First Monday in July, 1995.
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt, and Vieira.
Noes - 0
MEMBER OF ETHICS COMMISSION
Michael F. Burns, 50 Pine Street. (To fill unexpired term of Paul J. Adler) Term expires First Monday in July, 1995.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to contact Jack Rahill, Finance Director, and Jack Gannon, City Solicitor to begin the process of sending out "RFPs" for the city’s audit; further, the Council requests that a penalty clause be included.
Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Heather T. Whalen d/b/a Secondaries, 559 Smithfield Avenue, Tax Assessor’s Plat 47, Lot 722, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling miscellaneous new & used articles, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up: LIC#40145
Speaking in favor is applicant, Heather Whalen, 585 Armistice Blvd., Pawtucket, RI.
Ms. Whalen states that she will begin by selling used clothing and will add crafts later. Her hours will be 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Saturday. Ms. Whalen states that she has no experience in this type of business.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is closed.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following license is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Heather T. Whalen d/b/a Secondaries, 559 Smithfield Avenue, Tax Assessor’s Plat 47, Lot 722, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling miscellaneous new & used articles, LIC#40145.
The following Resolution is taken up:
Speaking on this matter are School Committee Members, William Busauld and James MacDonald.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Demopulos, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the following resolution is passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - Councilors Demopulos, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, and Rabbitt.
Noes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Hodge and Vieira.
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY SOLICITOR TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PLACE ON THE BALLOT, A REFERENDUM TO ISSUE BONDS FOR THE PURCHASE AND RENOVATION OF A BUILDING FOR THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET - $4,275,000.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vieira introduces the following resolution:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilors Demopulos and Bray, the following resolution is passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Abstain - Councilor Kinder
THE COUNCIL RECESSES AT 9:32 PM.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 9:36 PM.
COUNCILOR DOYLE LEAVES THE CHAMBER AT 9:36 PM.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Bray submits the following:
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment to The Honorable City Council. (Zoning Ordinance Review)
An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 31 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket entitled "Zoning" adopted as Chapter 1097 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket. (Amendment of Articles I, II, III, IV, V, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, and XIII).
Upon Motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Demopulos, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Demopulos, the following ordinance is LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 31 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket entitled "Zoning" adopted as Chapter 1097 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket. (Amendment of Articles I, II, III, IV, V, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, and XIII).
THE CLERK IS INSTRUCTED TO ADVERTISE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 1994, AT 8:00 PM.
The following ordinance is read for the second time, and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Hodge, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt, and Vieira.
Noes - Councilor Demopulos
The following ordinance is read for the second time, and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Hodge, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt, and Vieira.
Noes - Councilor Demopulos
The following ordinance is read for the second time, and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Hodge, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt, and Vieira.
Noes - 0
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
ORDINANCE ENTITLED "ESTABLISHMENT OR ABOLISHMENT OF CLASSIFIED OR UNCLASSIFIED MUNICIPAL POSITIONS, RECLASSIFICATION OF CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES, AND CHANGE OF PAY OF UNCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES."
COUNCILOR DOYLE RETURNS AT 9:40 PM.
The following licenses were LAID ON THE TABLE at the meeting held May 25, 1994, are again taken up and are LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:
AUTO REPAIR SHOP & SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES:
Edward Imondi d/b/a Continental Auto Sales (previous owner - People’s Auto Sales), 1117 Central Avenue. LIC#30155 & LIC#40143
Mario Veiga d/b/a Mo Performance, 45 Sharon Avenue. LIC#30157 & LIC#40144
THE CLERK IS INSTRUCTED TO SEND A COMMUNICATION TO MARIO VEIGA ASKING THAT HE ATTEND THE NEXT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (First Class)
DABD & AJD Inc. d/b/a The Home Plate (previous owner C.C. & D.D. Inc. d/b/a Dazzle’s) 602 Smithfield Avenue LIC#329
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
FLEA MARKET LICENSE (RENEWAL)
People’s Exchange Inc. d/b/a People’s Exchange, 560 Mineral Spring Avenue LIC#1042
PINBALL & AMUSEMENT DEVICES (RENEWAL)
1537 Corp d/b/a M Spumoni & Family, 1537 Newport Avenue (2 machines) LIC#70002
Boulevard Billiard Club, 508 Armistice Blvd. (5 machines) LIC#70008
Celtic Pub Inc., d/b/a Celtic Pub, 755 Broadway & 5 Columbine Avenue (2 machines) LIC#700012
Carousel Sports Lounge Inc., 507 Armistice Blvd (3 machines) LIC#70029
Clube Social Portugues Inc., 131 School Street (2 machines) LIC#70013
Elias Dernikos d/b/a City Line Pizza & Restaurant, 592–594 Pawtucket Avenue (1 machine) LIC#70014
Duffin’s Pub Inc., 215 Division Street (two machines) LIC#70015
Fred’s Place Inc., 4 Grace Street (3 machines) LIC#70016
Harry O’s Place, Inc., d/b/a Harry O’s Place, 605–607 Broadway (1 machine) LIC#70019
Lafayette Social Club, Inc., 71–73 Benefit Street (1 machine) LIC#70021
M & S Barbosa Tavern Inc., d/b/a Charlie’s Tavern, 185 Dexter Street (2 machines) LIC#70024
Armindo J. Marques d/b/a Boulevard Tap, 572 Armistice Blvd (1 machine) LIC#70025
Maugus Corporation d/b/a The Ground Round, 2 George Street (5 machines) LIC#70026
S & L Inc d/b/a Cafe Ordway, 3 Ordway (1 machine) LIC#70031
Town Lounge Inc., 451 Prospect Street (2 machines) LIC#70036
PRIVATE DETECTIVES (ALL RENEWALS)
Edward M. Ameen, 530 Broadway LIC#90149
Roger G. Audette, 26 Chase Street LIC#90067
Thomas J. Feeley, 14 Cute Street LIC#90131
Mark Huerta, 714 Central Avenue LIC#90148
Henry L. King, 145 Summit Street LIC#90153
Kenny W. Lizotte, 152 Baxter Street LIC#90111
Neil J. McGrath III d/b/a Private Eyes Investigative Services, 542 Central Avenue LIC#90138
Donald Morris, 462 Central Avenue LIC#90147
Earl McGuire, 516 Beverage Hill Avenue LIC#90009
George T. Parsons, Sr., 737 Broadway LIC#90071
Kevin Sharples d/b/a Sharp Investigations, 255 Main St. LIC#90150
PUBLIC LAUNDRY (ALL RENEWALS)
James Andrews d/b/a Spring Cleaners and Coin Laundry, 465 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#A0024
Angelica Health Care Services Group Inc., 482 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#A0002
Anjos Enterprises Inc d/b/a J & L Laundramat, 286 East Ave. LIC#A0003
Helene A. Belisle d/b/a Belisle’s Laundry, 280 Dexter St. LIC#A0004
Michael N. Belisle d/b/a Belisle’s Coin Laundry, 660 Broadway LIC#A0005
Lawrence P & Lynda J Coleman d/b/a Mrs. C’s, 333 Armistice Blvd. LIC#A0006
David E & Lynne M Derosiers d/b/a Davlyn Coin-op Laundry, 457 Lonsdale Ave. LIC#A0007
Linwood E. Doane d/b/a The Washing Well, 906 Main St. LIC#A0008
J C Laundromat Ltd, 611 Smithfield Ave. LIC#A0013
Kapoor Inc., d/b/a Tidy Mom, 11 Benefit St LIC#A0014
King’s Laundry Inc., 1600 Newport Ave. LIC#A0015
Laundry Basket Inc., 727 East Ave. LIC#A0016
George & Libie Leonard d/b/a Stanley Systems Cleaners & Mr. USA, 224 East Ave. LIC#A0017
Manuel Machado by permanent receiver, Louis A. Geremia, 609 Main St. LIC#A0018
Claudia & Dora Marinaro d/b/a The Perfect Fit, 457 Smithfield Ave. LIC#A0037
New England Linen Supply Inc., 20 Rhode Island Ave. LIC#A0021
Purity Laundry Inc., 11 Gill Ave. LIC#A0023
James W. McKenna d/b/a Mark-Johnston, 720 Cottage St. LIC#A0019
Scott B. Powers d/b/a Esquire Cleansers, 898 Central Ave. LIC#A0035
Jean Rene d/b/a Montgomery Coin-Op Laundromat, 112 Montgomery St. LIC#A0009
Linda M. Roselli d/b/a RJR Coin-Op, 504 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#A0025
Royal Cleaners Inc., 191 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#A0041
Carl Sahady d/b/a Diamond Cleaners Inc., 683 Beverage Hill Ave. LIC#A0039
Abiodun Shokunbi d/b/a Langle’s Laundry, 265 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#A0026
George Souza d/b/a G & M Laundromat, 530 Broadway LIC#A0028
Sunshine Laundromat Inc., 192 Division St. LIC#A0040
Virginia J. Tweedly d/b/a Ponte’s And Ginny’s Dry Cleaning and Coin Operated Laundry, 639 Cottage St. LIC#A0030
Woodlawn Laundry & Cleaners Inc., 197 Glenwood Ave LIC#A0031
Woodlawn Laundry & Cleaners Inc., 479 West Ave LIC#A0034
VICTUALLING HOUSE (First Class)
Juan Montoja d/b/a Pollos A La Brasa Piko Piko (previous owner Bill’s Pizza IV Inc.) 607 Smithfield Ave. LIC#330
Roger Morin d/b/a Grammy’s (previous owner Bubba’s Ice Cream Inc.) 604 Smithfield Ave LIC#331
Anthony Volante d/b/a Dot’s Dairy Bar (previous owner Walter Justynski d/b/a Dot’s Dairy Bar) 1476 Newport Ave LIC#332
COUNCILOR BRAY LEAVES THE CHAMBER AT 9:45 PM.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Doyle submits the following:
| BIDDER | AMOUNT | COUPON | PREMIUM | NIC |
| State Street Bank & Trust | $2,225,000 | 4.25% | $8,155.24 | 3.906% |
| Roosevelt & Cross, Inc. | $2,225,000 | 4.25% | $7,060.00 | 3.9525% |
| A.H. Williams & Co. Inc. | $2,225,000 | 4.25% | $4,119.00 | 4.076% |
| Citizens Trust Co. | $2,225,000 | 4.08% | $-0- | 4.08% |
| Shawmut Bank, N.A. | $2,225,000 | 4.09% | $-0- | 4.09% |
| Fleet Securities Inc. | $2,225,000 | 4.50% | $5,000.00 | 4.2893% |
| BIDDER | AMOUNT | COUPON | PREMIUM | NIC |
| State Street Bank & Trust | $2,225,000 | 4.25% | $8,155.24 | 3.906% |
Upon Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilors Moran and Rabbitt, the following Bids & Communication are READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Bids received for the sale of $2,225,000 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, which were opened at the Fleet Nation Bank on June 8, 1994:
| BIDDER | AMOUNT | COUPON | PREMIUM | NIC |
| State Street Bank & Trust | $2,225,000 | 4.25% | $8,155.24 | 3.906% |
| Roosevelt & Cross, Inc. | $2,225,000 | 4.25% | $7,060.00 | 3.9525% |
| A.H. Williams & Co. Inc. | $2,225,000 | 4.25% | $4,119.00 | 4.076% |
| Citizens Trust Co. | $2,225,000 | 4.08% | $-0- | 4.08% |
| Shawmut Bank, N.A. | $2,225,000 | 4.09% | $-0- | 4.09% |
| Fleet Securities Inc. | $2,225,000 | 4.50% | $5,000.00 | 4.2893% |
Communication from Jack Rahill, Finance Director submitting recommendation from Fleet National Bank to award the sale of $2,225,000 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes to the lowest bidder, as follows:
| BIDDER | AMOUNT | COUPON | PREMIUM | NIC |
| State Street Bank & Trust | $2,225,000 | 4.25% | $8,155.24 | 3.906% |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Doyle submits the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF $2,225,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES TO STATE STREET BANK & TRUST.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilors Moran and Rabbitt, the following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Doyle introduces the following Communication:
Communication from John T. Gannon, City Solicitor to The Honorable John J. Barry, III. (Residency Requirement)
Upon Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following Communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
THE CLERK IS INSTRUCTED TO SEND A COMMUNICATION TO THE CITY SOLICITOR REQUESTING THAT HE PREPARE A RESOLUTION ON A RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR CITY WORKERS IN PAWTUCKET.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vieira introduces the following Communications:
Communication from Frank A. Rendine, P. E. Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement to Councilor Kevin Rabbitt. (Seekonk Lace Building, 659 Armistice Blvd.)
Communication from John T. Gannon, City Solicitor to Councilor James E. Doyle. (Payroll Tax)
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Doyle, the following Communications are READ AND ORDERED FILED:
COUNCILOR BRAY RETURNS TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 9:50 PM.
*THE FOLLOWING BONDS ARE APPROVED, SURETIES NAMED ARE ACCEPTED:
PRIVATE DETECTIVE BONDS:
Roger G. Audette, Surety - The Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.
Thomas J. Feeley, Surety - Western Surety Company
Henry King, Surety - Western Surety Company
Kenny Lizotte, Surety - Peerless Insurance Company
Donald Morris, Surety - Western Surety Company
George T. Parson, Surety - The Aetna Casualty and Surety Company
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Harold Alberghini - $202.23/$222.60
Jessica & Kyle Alves - No amount specified
Sharon L. Colby - $404.00
Tina Hoyle - $889.00/$790.54
Bethany Theresa Lengyel, no amount specified
Maria Rodriques - $350,000
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 Martha Carter, in the amount of $14.00
Claim of Edward A. Drobolet, in the amount of $245.00
Claim of Jean T. Vanti, Jr., in the amount of $313.40
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT AND REFERRED TO THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT FOR FURTHER REVIEW:
Claim of June Albert, in the amount of $334.00/$480.00
Claim of Ruth Berenson, in the amount of $89.30
Claim of Mary Boisselle, in the amount of $56.72/$76.34
Claim of Louise G. Brown, in the amount of $115.00/$194.25
Claim of Jimmy Farrow, in the amount of $58.42/$68.03
Claim of Victoria R. Fortes, in the amount of $37.22/$74.41
Claim of Philip H. Hayden, in the amount of $74.59
Claim of Dawn Izzo, in the amount of $124.36
Claim of Michele Lefort, in the amount of $483.50/$1,450.00
Claim of Christina McGuinness, in the amount of $2268.18/$784.39
Claim of Florence J. Nachbar, in the amount of $202.41/$205.90
Claim of Cheryl Parfitt, in the amount of $684.73/$1017.11
Claim of David Ricci, in the amount of $728.95
Claim of Elizabeth Roberge, in the amount of $103.46/$114.00
Claim of Tony Salvo, in the amount of $113.71
Claim of Karin Senape, in the amount of $65.00/$73.99
Claim of Mary M. Sienko, in the amount of $85.97/$91.04
Claim of David Smith, in the amount of $215.00/$225.00
Claim of Richard Smith, in the amount of $115.78/$76.22
Claim of Joan Sullivan, in the amount of $161.76/$161.76
Claim of Luis Albento Taveira, in the amount of $307.31/$277.23
Claim of Debra & Hanly Wable, in the amount of $347.95/$353.92
Claim of David P. Whitman, in the amount of $85.50/$119.10/$277.20
Claim of David Audette, in the amount of $945.12.
Claim of Melanie L. Plante, in the amount of $984.65/$678.79.
Claim of David Whitehead, in the amount of $1580.43/$1569.54.
Claim of Joan F. Berthelette, in no amount specified.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED - CLAIMANT TO CONTACT PAWTUCKET SCHOOL DEPARTMENT:
Claim of Richard & Brenda Beauchamp, in the amount of $8,000,000.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE DENIED:
Claim of Jennifer Legere, in the amount of $2552.00/$2433.00
Claim of Elizabeth Vega, in the amount of $100,000.00
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, once again, to the Director of the Public Housing Division of HUD, requesting his opinion on a tenants affairs board in the City of Pawtucket; specifically, what is HUD’s position on the veto section of the law (45–25–18.6 (B)) in general; and more specifically, could it effect federal funding for the City.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the meeting is adjourned at nine fifty-six o’clock p.m.