City Council, March 9, 1994
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, March 9, 1994, at seven seventeen o’clock p.m. All the members are present and President Barry presides.
The reading of the records of February 23, 1994, 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:
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 Jack Rahill, Director of Finance, requesting that he review the latest monthly status of appropriations report for line items which are over-extended.
The Council would like to know which areas he feels are the most serious as far as over-expenditures go, and where the money will come from to off-set those over-expenditures. The Council is also concerned that several items, such as longevity, are over-expended, which should be properly budgeted.
Communication from J. Raymond Kinder, Councilor-at-Large, to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Proposals for the Slater Park Zoo area) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 23, 1994 AT 8:00 PM.
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 Mayor Robert E. Metivier, for his recommendations for the use of the former zoo area at Slater Park, which is the subject of a Public Hearing on Wednesday, March 23, 1994.
The Council has received two proposals for this area and they want to know your position on them.
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 Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment and William Mulholland, Director of Parks and Recreation, for their recommendations for the use of the former zoo area at Slater Park, which is the subject of a public hearing on Wednesday, March 23, 1994.
The Council has received two proposals for this area and they want to know Mr. Cassidy’s and Mr. Mulholland’s position on them. Also, the Council wants them to attend the public hearing to answer questions regarding this matter.
589 Communication from His Honor Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the following re-appointment as a Member of the Personnel Board FOR CONFIRMATION:
Francisco E. Rei, 49 Grotto 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 Barry, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
PERSONNEL BOARD
Francisco E. Rei, 49 Grotto Avenue. Term expires the first Monday in January, 1999.
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 9, 1994, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP and IS AGAIN LAID ON THE TABLE AND IS TO BE WITHDRAWN AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT UPON RECEIPT OF WRITTEN REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL.
Communication from William J. Lynch, Esq., to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Louis Yip/Registry of Motor Vehicles, 286 Main Street)
COUNCILOR HODGE LEAVES AT 8:47 PM.
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 9, 1994, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilors Demopulos, Kinder, Moran and Vieira, the communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and the request from Thomas V. McCaughey, McCaughey Standard, Inc., to extend the lease between McCaughey Standard, Inc., and the City, for the incinerator property on Grotto Avenue until June 1995, is approved on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
COUNCILOR HODGE RETURNS AT 8:51 PM.
Communication from Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to Council President John J. Barry, III, regarding Job Creation Incentive Program.
THE FOLLOWING CITY OFFICERS ARE ELECTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
WEIGHERS OF MERCHANDISE (NEW)
Paul Gagnon
Manuel Lemos
THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS WERE TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT AT THE MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 1994, AND ARE AGAIN TAKEN UP:
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 were advertised for a hearing at this time, are taken up:
Speaking in favor is Marty Marran, Attorney for the Applicant, 255 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI.
Mr. Marran states that this property is in an M.O. zone which is proper for this business. He also questions the constitutionality of the ordinance requiring a license.
Speaking in favor is Mario Gornall, 162 Bufort Street, Providence, RI, and Rodrigo Mondaca, 162 Bufort Street, Providence, RI.
Mr. Gornall leases the building from Antonio Andrade. The garage has 2 bays in front and 2 in the back. The closest house is owned by the landlord. The building is built as a commercial garage.
Mr. Gonrnall ran auto repair shops in Chile and in the United States.
He has no criminal record.
He will buy and sell used parts and cars. He will be doing auto repair work on regular cars only. He will comply with the state laws. There will be no storage of junk cars.
Mr. Gonrnall states that the cars that are there now are not his.
Mr. Marran states that the property owner has deeded an 80’ foot area to the City for a emergency vehicle turnaround.
Speaking in opposition is Mary Lawrence, 5 Hurley Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
She also reads a prepared statement which is made part of the record.
Speaking in opposition is Maria Carvalho, 73 Forest Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Ms. Carvalho states that Willow Street is too narrow and it should be one-way. She is concerned about the environment from fumes and oil. She states that she would not be able to open her windows, and her kids would not be able to play in their yard.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is Closed.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following Petitions for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE are DENIED for the following reasons.
1. Neighborhood nuisance.
2. Health and safety hazard to neighbors.
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. LIC#30151 & #40136
Petitions for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Francis A. Laramee d/b/a Lonsdale Tire and Auto Repair, 263 Dexter Street, (previously located at 445 Lonsdale Avenue) Tax Assessor’s Plat 44, Lots 249 & 250, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobiles and repairing same, which were advertised for a hearing at this time, are taken up:
Speaking in favor is Michael F. Horan, Attorney for the applicant, 393 Armistice Boulevard, Pawtucket, RI.
Speaking in favor is Francis A. Laramee, 20 Benedict Street, Pawtucket, RI.
Mr. Laramee states that he has had a similar business for four years in Pawtucket without any complaints.
Mr. Laramee is moving so he can own his own building, which he will paint, fence in and he will blacktop the lot.
He will operate his business himself. There will be no auto body work. All the business will be done inside the building. There will be no storage of autos in the back of the building. The hours will be from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday through Saturday.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is Closed.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following Petitions for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE are GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petitions for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Francis A. Laramee d/b/a Lonsdale Tire and Auto Repair, 263 Dexter Street, (previously located at 445 Lonsdale Avenue) Tax Assessor’s Plat 44, Lots 249 & 250, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobiles and repairing same. LIC#30152 & #40137
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 CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR KINDER.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Kinder introduces the following communication:
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Upon Motion made by Councilor Kinder, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the following communication is Read and Ordered Filed.
Communication from Dr. Emile M. Chevrette, Superintendent of Schools, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Bond resolution)
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS TAKEN UP:
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF BONDING LEGISLATION FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilors Kinder and Rabbitt, the school bond issue in the amount of $500,000 is deleted from the resolution and the resolution is passed as amended on a roll call vote as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
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: William D. Vieira, Sr., Councilor District Six
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: William D. Vieira, Sr., Councilor District Six
Councilor George K. Demopulos
Councilor William Vieira
Mr. Michael Tambouro, President, Pawtucket Red Sox
Mr. Robert Billington, Director, Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
Mr. Morris Nathanson, President, Morris Nathanson, Inc.
Mr. Michael Cassidy, Director of Pawtucket Planning and Redevelopment
Ms. Denise Panichas, Member, Pawtucket Preservation Society
Mr. Michael Pappas
Mr. Henry Silva, CPA, MBA
Mr. Raymond Dalton
Mr. Arnold Bailey
Mr. Denis K. Demopulos
Mr. William McCann
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vieira introduces the following communications:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Demopulos, the following communications are READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Communications regarding the creation of a Tenants Affairs Board by the Pawtucket Housing Authority.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Demopulos, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Roland Mousally, Executive Director, Pawtucket Housing Authority and Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to ask that they move forward with creating the Board of Tenants Affairs, as required by State Law.
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 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 and Vieira.
Noes - Councilor Rabbitt.
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - 0
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ORDINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO BE APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT:
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." (Police Data/Communications Director)
Change the Title of "Police Data/Communications Director" to "Police Data/Communications Technician;" and change from "Pay Grade 13 - $34,204 - $39,556" to "Pay Grade 10 - $29,721 - $34,204"; and change Section 2 to read "This Ordinance shall take effect upon receipt of sufficient federal funding."
Upon Motion made by Councilor Demopulos, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the AMENDMENT to the Ordinance Entitled 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." (Police Data/Communications Director) is passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Change the Title of "Police Data/Communications Director" to "Police Data/Communications Technician;" and change from "Pay Grade 13 - $34,204 - $39,556" to "Pay Grade 10 - $29,721 - $34,204"; and change Section 2 to read "This Ordinance shall take effect upon receipt of sufficient federal funding."
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 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." (Police Data/Communications Technician) AS AMENDED
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 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)
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 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)
THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO BE APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT:
The only Amendment to Chapter 2317 will read as follows:
SECTION 5. The City of Pawtucket may at its discretion make available certain parcels for temporary parking during the emergencies described in Section One. The City of Pawtucket shall post notice that any vehicle parked at said designated parking area be at the owner’s risk regardless of whether or not the parking of said vehicle was voluntary or involuntary.
The City of Pawtucket assumes no liability for any damage or loss occurring to any vehicle or personal property contained within said vehicle while same is parked at the aforesaid designated temporary parking area.
Also, change "Section 5" in Chapter 2317 to "Section 6."
Upon Motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the AMENDMENT to the Ordinance Entitled ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2317 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING PARKING DURING WEATHER EMERGENCIES IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET." is passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
The only Amendment to Chapter 2317 will read as follows:
SECTION 5. The City of Pawtucket may at its discretion make available certain parcels for temporary parking during the emergencies described in Section One. The City of Pawtucket shall post notice that any vehicle parked at said designated parking area be at the owner’s risk regardless of whether or not the parking of said vehicle was voluntary or involuntary.
The City of Pawtucket assumes no liability for any damage or loss occurring to any vehicle or personal property contained within said vehicle while same is parked at the aforesaid designated temporary parking area.
Also, change "Section 5" in Chapter 2317 to "Section 6."
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
COUNCILOR KINDER LEAVES AT 10:06 PM.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE 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, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
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.
COUNCILOR KINDER RETURNS AT 10:09 PM.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
Ayes - Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - President Barry.
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.
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 Hodge, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Communication from Jack Rahill, Finance Director, to Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Bond Ordinances)
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WHICH IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Doyle, Kinder, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - Councilors Demopulos, Hodge and Rabbitt.
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’S TAX AND FISCAL YEAR.
UPON MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR KINDER, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR VIEIRA, THE MEETING IS EXTENDED UNTIL 11:30 PM ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
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." (Position of Fleet Maintenance/Mechanic)
ORDINANCE PROHIBITING SMOKING IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.
ORDINANCE REGULATING THE LICENSING OF THE SALE OF FIREARMS WITHIN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.
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." (Position of Building Maintenance/Mechanic II - Plumbing)
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." (Position of Code Enforcement Assistant)
THE FOLLOWING PETITION WAS TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT AT THE MEETING HELD AUGUST 25, 1993, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP and IS GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
FLEA MARKET LICENSE (RENEWAL)
Jean B. Vitali d/b/a A & B Corporation (Merchandise Mart & Flea Market) 360 Broad Street, (portion of former train station) LIC#900
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)
Latin Sports, Inc., d/b/a Discoteca 2000 (transfer from DVK Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Boomer’s Sports Bar and Comedy Club, 327 Barton Street, LIC#324
THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
FLOWER PEDDLER (RENEWAL)
Robert Fromich, Res: 25 Clarner Street, Pawtucket, RI, LIC#70
FORTUNE TELLER (NEW)
Christy Nicholas, d/b/a Christy’s Tarot Card and Palm Reading, 1446 Newport Avenue, LIC#1025
INTELLIGENCE OFFICE (RENEWAL)
ERA Placement Inc., 513 Armistice Boulevard, (expires one year from date) LIC#1
MOBILE FOOD VENDOR (NEW)
Deli King Inc d/b/a LaCroix Food Service, Res: 50 Park Drive, Riverside RI, LIC#177
MOBILE FOOD VENDOR (RENEWAL)
Leonard E. Rounds, III, Res: 71 Lincoln Avenue, Central Falls, RI, LIC#33
POOL TABLE (RENEWAL)
Irish Social Club of RI, 89 Pawtucket Avenue, 1 (Weekdays and Sundays) LIC#G0015
PAWN SHOP LICENSE (RENEWAL)
Paul Moskwa d/b/a Fred’s, 618 Broadway, LIC#1026
PRIVATE DETECTIVE (NEW)
Julio F. Medeiros, Jr., 279 Dexter Street, LIC#151
SUNDAY SALES (SECOND CLASS) NEW
David Chiffollo d/b/a Dave’s Resale, Antiques, & Collectibles, 718 Mineral Spring Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, LIC#20196
Stephen Soroka d/b/a Steve’s Cards, 539 Armistice Boulevard, LIC#20208
SUNDAY SALES (FIFTH CLASS) NEW
Maureen McHugh, Res: 161 Ninth Street, Providence, RI, LIC#20207
Linda Teixeira, Res: 25 Charles Street, Pawtucket, RI, LIC#20206
SUNDAY SALES (FIRST CLASS) ALL RENEWALS
Almac’s, 407 East Ave LIC# 20005
Almac’s Inc, 300 Barton St LIC# 20006
Alves Service Station d/b/a Sunoco Food Mart, 79 School Street, LIC#20002
Isaac & Ama Amponsah d/b/a Ama’s Variety and Mini Mart, 957 Main St LIC# 20007
Ann Mary Street CVS Inc, 40 Ann Mary St. LIC# 20008
Richard Barbary Jr. d/b/a Barbary’s Market, 519 Power Rd. LIC#20185
Bess Eaton Donut Flour Co Inc d/b/a Bess Eaton Donuts of Newport Avenue, 1215 Newport Ave LIC# 20010
Brooks Drug Inc d/b/a Brooks Pharmacy #24, 501 Smithfield Ave LIC# 20013
Brooks Drug Inc. d/b/a Brooks Pharmacy #31, 150 Mineral Spring Ave LIC# 20014
Richard Byers d/b/a Dick’s Sport & Hobby Shop, 460 Smithfield Ave LIC# 20015
Caprichos Antioquenos Bakery Inc, 173 Lonsdale Ave LIC # 20181
Joseph Carroccio d/b/a Zaccagnini’s Pastry Shop, 546 Smithfield Ave LIC# 20017
Pamela L. Carter d/b/a Pamela’s Pastry Shoppe, 832 Newport Ave LIC# 20018
Central Falls Donut Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 205 Dexter St. LIC#20146
Mark J Chute d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 109 East St LIC# 20021
Cumberland Farms, Inc. d/b/a Cumberland Farms #1243, 698 Broadway LIC# 20022
Cumberland Farms, Inc. d/b/a Cumberland Farms #1265, 193 Division St LIC# 20024
Cumberland Farms, Inc. d/b/a Cumberland Farms #1232, 711 East Ave LIC# 20025
Cumberland Farms, Inc. d/b/a Cumberland Farms #1230, 54 Newport Ave LIC# 20026
Cumberland Farms, Inc. d/b/a Cumberland Farms #1220, 1531 Newport Ave LIC# 20027
Dairy Mart East, Inc., 232 Columbus Ave LIC# 20031
Joaquim DaSilva d/b/a People’s Meat Market, 949 Main St. LIC#20150
Lourenco & Ilda DaSilva d/b/a DaSilva’s Convenience Store and Fish Market, 916 Main St LIC# 20035
David Dufault d/b/a Thrifty Stores, 562 Broadway LIC#20092
Fairlawn Oil Service Inc. d/b/a Benefit Street Mobil, 469 Benefit St LIC# 20036
Fairlawn Oil Service Inc. d/b/a Woodlawn Mobil, 168 Lonsdale Ave LIC# 30037
Anna Famojure d/b/a Erica’s Mini Market, 418 Pawtucket Ave LIC# 200168
Nancy M. Fox, 209 Benefit St LIC# 20038
Antonio Garcia & Antonio DaCosta d/b/a Pawtucket Fish Market, 593 Weeden St. Unit 10 LIC# 20039
Robert Guevara d/b/a Dominguez Market, 830 Main Street, LIC#20198
Greg Kanarian d/b/a Avenue Superette, 791 Central Ave LIC# 20042
Kenyon Oil Company Inc. d/b/a Darlington Xtra Mart, 823 Newport Ave. LIC#20044
Korb Baking Company, 540 Pawtucket Ave LIC# 20045
Main Delicatessen Incorporated d/b/a Miller’s Delicatessen, 542 Pawtucket Ave LIC# 20047
Marques Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Lil’ General Store, 600 Main St LIC# 20048
Maxi Drug Inc. d/b/a Douglas Drug, 727 East Ave LIC# 20182
Midland Farms Inc., 136 Spring St. LIC#20139
Midland Farms Inc., 248 West Ave LIC# 20145
Christy Mihos, d/b/a Christy’s Market, 755 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC# 20040
Mineral Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 750 Mineral Spring Ave., LIC# 20050
Kenneth C. Munschy d/b/a Li’l General Store, 556 Central Ave LIC# 20051
National Drug Supply Inc., 437 Central Ave LIC# 20052
Newport Avenue Donuts, Inc., 81 Newport Ave LIC# 20053
Newport Avenue Donuts Inc. Satellite, 188 Main St LIC# 20054
One Ten Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 403 Broadway LIC# 20055
Pawtucket CVS Inc., 295 Armistice Blvd LIC# 20056
Pawtucket Plaza CVS, Inc., d/b/a CVS Pharmacy, 601 Smithfield Ave, LIC#20049
R I Prescription Center Inc., 275 Newport Ave LIC# 20057
R.J.W. Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts Enterprises, 337 Armistice Blvd LIC# 20059
Risho’s Meat Market Inc. 502 Broadway LIC# 20058
Rojack’s Food Stores Inc. 1110 Central Ave LIC# 20164
Saad Food Mart Inc, 1414 Newport Ave LIC # 20060
Shaw’s Supermarkets Inc. d/b/a Super Shaw’s, 50 Ann Mary St LIC# 20062
Simpson’s Pharmacy Inc., 10 Newport Ave LIC# 20063
Howell J. Smith Druggist, 749 Central Ave LIC# 20065
State Line Pharmacy Inc., 640 Broadway LIC# 20066
Stop & Shop Super Market Co., 675 Beverage Hill Ave. LIC# 20067
Walgreen Eastern Co Inc., d/b/a Walgreen’s, 700 Central Ave, LIC#20109
SUNDAY SALES (FIRST CLASS LIMITED) RENEWALS
Fairlawn Pharmacy Inc., 582 Smithfield Ave LIC# 20075
Joseph Gavlik d/b/a Broadway Delicatessen, 399 Broadway, LIC#20076
Baskar Vyas d/b/a Forcier’s Pharmacy, 737 Main St LIC# 20081
Robert H. Zeiser d/b/a Bob’s Convenience Store, 85 Power Rd LIC# 20071
SUNDAY SALES (SECOND CLASS) RENEWALS
ASR Associates Inc. d/b/a Debby’s Hallmark Shop, 693 Beverage Hill Ave LIC# 20084
Ace Beauty Supply of Rhode Island Inc., 50 Ann Mary St. LIC#20170
Adams Furniture Company Inc., 65 East Ave LIC# 20082
Anything For A Buck Inc., 100 Broad St. LIC#20165
Blackstone Trading Co Inc., 1001 Roosevelt Ave LIC# 20085
William T. & Martha T Brightman d/b/a Mail Boxes Etc. USA, 545 Newport Ave LIC# 20086
CWT Speciality Store Inc. d/b/a Cherry & Webb, 295 Armistice Blvd LIC#20090
John Deshaies d/b/a True Scent Candles, 565–567 Central Ave. LIC#20087
Alfred Dorego Jr. d/b/a Al and Mic’s Collectables, 654 Central Ave LIC# 20097
Daniel A. Dulude d/b/a Darlington Hobbies & Model Car Shop, 506 Armistice Blvd LIC # 20194
Lorraine Fabrics, 593 Mineral Spring Avenue, LIC#20108
Family Dollar Stores Inc., 320 Dexter St. LIC#20089
Gary G. Gaudreau d/b/a Physique Company, 170 York Ave LIC# 20098
Hit or Miss Inc, 50 Ann Mary St LIC# 20100
The Lighting Center Inc., 207 Newport Ave LIC# 20106
Yevgeniy Mazo d/b/a Russian Market, 727 East Ave. LIC#20166
619 Mr. Tom Tux Inc., 214 Broadway LIC#20113
Councilor Thomas E. Hodge Abstains based on his statement that "I am the owner of the establishment seeking the license" (report filed)
NHD of Rhode Island Inc. d/b/a N.H.D. Hardware, 477 Mineral Spring Ave LIC# 20110
Maria J Neto & Maria M Neves d/b/a LeSoleil, 589 Armistice Blvd LIC# 20115
Newport-Courtney Thom McAn Inc. d/b/a Thom McAn Shoe Store, 285 Newport Ave LIC# 20117
Northeast Management Inc., d/b/a Blockbuster Video, 395 Armistice Blvd. LIC#20173
Northeast Management Inc., d/b/a Major Video, 753 Mineral Spring Ave LIC# 20129
Ocean State Job Lot of Pawtucket Inc., 470 Pawtucket Ave LIC# 20120
Maria Oliveira d/b/a Casa Rezendes Boutic, 955 Main St. LIC#20186
Paplin Products Inc d/b/a The Craft Workshop, 435 Benefit St LIC# 20121
People’s Exchange Inc. d/b/a People’s Exchange, 560 Mineral Spring Ave LIC# 20123
Luke Renchan d/b/a Luke’s Record Exchange, 393 Broadway LIC# 20126
Rhode Island #19 Inc. d/b/a Bldg #19 1/9, 645 Narragansett Park Dr LIC# 20127
Silver Wing Investors d/b/a Great Cuts, 685 Beverage Hill Ave LIC# 20131
Uncle Rusty’s Sports Cards Emporium Inc., 389 Main St LIC# 20133
Kenneth Varone d/b/a American Shoe Polishing Parlor, 45 Broad St. LIC# 20134
Weathervane Inc., 687 Beverage Hill Ave LIC# 20137
SUNDAY SALES (THIRD CLASS) RENEWALS
Sandra Patricio d/b/a Hillside Florist, 612 Pawtucket Ave LIC# 20141
Denis Souza d/b/a April Flowers, 560 Broadway, Lic#20190
SUNDAY SALES (FIFTH CLASS) RENEWALS
Domenic Africo, Res: 191 Greeley St., Providence (has flower peddler’s license) LIC# 20011
Palagi’s Ice Cream Inc., 55 Bacon St (has mobile food vendors license) LIC# 20041
Geraldine Teixeira, Res: 54 Paul St., Pawt., (has flower peddler’s license) LIC# 20160
Manuel Teixeira, Res: 54 Paul St., Pawt., (has flower peddler’s license) LIC# 20161
Geraldine J. West, RES: 28 Toledo Ave. (has peddler’s license) LIC#20177
TAVERN (FIRST CLASS) NEW
Yu Cheng Zou, 852–856 Newport Avenue, LIC#323
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) NEW
Santoro’s Pizza Inc., d/b/a Expresso’s Pizza Restaurant (transfer from GJK & GS LTD d/b/a Expresso’s) 590 Newport Avenue, LIC#261
*THE FOLLOWING BONDS ARE APPROVED, SURETIES NAMED ARE ACCEPTED:
Julio F. Medeiros, Jr., surety - Western Surety Company.
Paul Moskwa, surety - Western Surety Company.
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Joseph E. Amaral - $386.50
Marie C. Benoit - $32.04
Julie M. Carvalho - $52.47
Luong H. Chinh - $2,889.58
Gerard J. Cournoyer - $1,113.41/1,022.57
Gerard W. Ducharme - $111.71
Andrea Eacueo - $1,271.37
Jose P. Ferreira - No amount specified
Ricardo T. Freitas - $425.00
Michael Gobin - $286.48
Greenhalgh Mills Corp - $310.00
Cheryl Hovey - $62.66
Donna Hudon - No amount specified
Melissa Jesuino - $743.41
David H. Kelly - $70.91
Claire E. Langen - $404.20
Stephen Marasa - $546.01
June McRoberts - $826.28
Denise Nicole - $150.00
Tina M. Olsen - $254.38/266.55
Alexandre Pinto - $423.42
Angela B. Torres - $123.50
Stergios Tsimikas - $659.19
Jean T. Vanti, Jr. - $1,125.68/626.80
John Ward - $10,000.00
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, Hodge, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Claim of James Alexion, in the amount of $310.54.
Claim of Jose C. Mendes, in the amount of $627.70.
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 Tina Baptista, in the amount of $1,279.00/$1,285.80
Claim of William Hartmann, in the amount of $234.07/175.00 Claim of Joseph M. McCabe, in the amount of $151.97.
Claim of Michelle Meisinger, in the amount of $800.00/900.00
Claim of Key Container Corp, in the amount of $500.00
Claim of Richard J. Renzi, in the amount of $1,455.07/1,783.71 + Car Rental.
Claim of Randall Smith, in the amount of $170.79.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE DENIED - CLAIMANT TO CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:
Claim of John P. Braganca, in the amount of $156.53/187.55.
Claim of John Gregory, by Attorney Joseph P. Marasco, in no amount specified.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE DENIED:
Claim of Edith Anderson, in the amount of $54.00.
Claim of Gregory Fortin, in the amount of $169.83.
Claim of Lance Tuttle, in the amount of $25.00.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR KINDER.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Kinder, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following Claim was REFERRED BACK TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS on a unanimous voice vote:
Claim of Edward Dobrolet, in the amount of $309.93/245.00.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the meeting is adjourned at eleven eighteen o’clock p.m.