City Council, December 6, 1995
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, December 6, 1995, at nine o’clock p.m. All the members are present except Councilor Bray and President Barry presides.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO RECONVENE AS THE PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 9:13 O’CLOCK P.M.
The reading of the records of November 22, 1995, 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:
Memo from Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk, to All Members of the City Council. (Police Contract 1995-1998) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion to Approve the Police contract for 1995-1998 between the City of Pawtucket and Pawtucket Lodge No. 4, Fraternal Order of Police is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - Councilor Demopulos.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Doyle introduces the following entitled ordinances:
Upon motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the following ordinances are LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO ORDINANCE COMMITTEE on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from David L. Quinn, II, Tax Assessor, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Request from Dr. Memon for tax forgiveness) is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE of Dikran Diarbi d/b/a D & D Tire Service Center, 1117 Central Avenue, Tax Assessor’s Plat 13, Lot 281, to keep a shop for repairing automobiles, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is Dikran Diarbi, 16 Tiffany Street, Providence, RI.
Mr. Diarbi states that he will be across from Ro-Jacks. The family owns several gas stations. This will be a two man operation in the beginning.
The hours will be from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday and 8:00 am - 3:00 pm on Saturday.
There will be no body work.
He has done a lot of remodeling in the building.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is closed.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following petition is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE of Dikran Diarbi d/b/a D & D Tire Service Center, 1117 Central Avenue, Tax Assessor’s Plat 13, Lot 281, to keep a shop for repairing automobiles. LIC#30197
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 following ordinance is read for the second time, 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 HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following license:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (SECOND CLASS) RENEWAL
Donna Beauregard d/b/a Cafe LaFrance, 49 Exchange Street, LIC#377
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following license is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
City Council, December 6, 1995
VICTUALLING HOUSE (SECOND CLASS) RENEWAL
Donna Beauregard d/b/a Cafe LaFrance, 49 Exchange Street, LIC#377
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) NEW
Left Field Inc., 156-158 South Bend Street, LIC#396
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)
R & N Pubs Inc. d/b/a Caster’s Pub (transfer from Harry O’s Place Inc. d/b/a Harry O’s Place) 605-607 Broadway, LIC#394
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 Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to set up a meeting regarding the McCoy Stadium renovations Study for the PAWSOX.
The Council would like this meeting to include himself, Council members, and anyone else involved in this study.
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Pawtucket Red Sox Baseball Club Inc., for license to conduct Athletic Games (games or exhibitions of baseball) at McCoy Stadium Columbus Avenue, on April 21, May 5, 19, June 2, 16, July 14, 28, August 4, 11, 25, September 8, 15, 22, 29, 1996 on Sundays, LIC#1077
Petition of Playwright Productions Inc., for license to conduct Yearly Theatrical Performances at Elks Auditorium, Exchange Street, for year ending December 31, 1996, LIC#1060
INTELLIGENCE OFFICE (RENEWAL)
Daniel S. Smith Inc. d/b/a Snelling & Snelling or Snelling Personnel Services, 225 East Avenue, LIC#5
PEDDLERS LICENSES (RENEWALS)
INDIVIDUAL:
Norman E. Benoit, Jr., 77 Rosemont Avenue, LIC#16
LOCATION: Entire City of Pawtucket
Victor Iannitti, 21 George Street, LIC#5
LOCATION: Broad Street (between Exchange Street & Central Falls line)
Jason R. Peloquin, 430 Carter Avenue, LIC#10
LOCATION: Entire City of Pawtucket
Frank Ribezzo, 30 Fairmont Avenue, LIC#8
LOCATION: Industrial Highway
Leonard E. Rounds III d/b/a Len’s Hot Dog Haven, LIC#6
LOCATION: Commerce & Goff Streets
Joao C. Soares, 77 Farrell Street, LIC#2
LOCATION: Weeden & Conant Streets
Anthony S. Walsh d/b/a Spike & Co., 35 No. Bend Street, LIC#3
LOCATION: 76 NEWPORT AVENUE
BUSINESS:
Palagi’s Ice Cream Inc., 55 Bacon Street, LIC#4
Donald E. Palagi, 16 Ingraham Street, Cumberland, RI
LOCATION: Entire City of Pawtucket
PAWN SHOP LICENSE (RENEWAL)
Paul Moskwa d/b/a P.M. Pawn Brokers, 58 Exchange Street, (expires one year from granting date) LIC#1078
SUNDAY SALES (FIRST CLASS) NEW
Moran Foods Inc. d/b/a Save-A-Lot Food Stores, 477 Mineral Spring Avenue, LIC#20267
SUNDAY SALES (SECOND CLASS) NEW
Anibal Fonseca d/b/a Birdland Plus, 615 Central Avenue, LIC#20267
TAVERN (SECOND CLASS) RENEWAL
Jose Silveira d/b/a The Armistice House, 422 Armistice Boulevard, LIC#232
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) RENEWAL
Another Pizza Company Inc. d/b/a Domino’s Pizza, 41 Broad Street, LIC#398
Tong Xin Chen & Li Dong Lin d/b/a Li Lai Restaurant, 615 Central Avenue, LIC#247
Tong Xin Chen & Van Hao Hsu d/b/a Golden Li Lai, 904 Main Street, LIC#352
Francisca Sanchez De Gonzalez d/b/a Victor’s Mini Market, 474 Weeden Street, LIC#317
Edmundo Antonio Matias d/b/a Fonseca & Primas Seafood, 550 Weeden Street, LIC#397
Papa Gino’s Acquisition Corp., 50 Ann Mary Street, LIC#245
George M. Pedrom & Michael A. Pelosi d/b/a Cam’s Roast Beef, 560 Broadway, LIC#363
Uncle Bean’s Inc., 54 Smithfield Avenue, LIC#293
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Continental Bronze - $365.00
John Hargreaves - No amount specified
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vieira introduces the following communication:
Communication from Ismael da Silva, President of Capeverdean American Community Development, to Councilor William Vieira. (Waiver for the property tax of the Hall Institute building at 120 High Street, for a period of ten years for C.A.C.D.)
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Ismael da Silva, President of Capeverdean American Community Development, to Councilor William Vieira. (Waiver for the property tax of the Hall Institute building at 120 High Street, for a period of ten years for C.A.C.D.)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Doyle, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Kevin Shea, Executive Director, Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency, requesting an update on the Peerless building. Specifically, the Council would like to know the following:
1. What is the cost of the outside renovations to the buildings?
2. What is the total cost to the Agency for this project, including all renovations and the purchase of the building?
3. An update on the tenants, specifically who is there now, and how many other signed agreements does the Agency have for people to more into the building.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR KINDER.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Kinder, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Stephen J. Durand, Chairman of the Pawtucket Parks Commission, to ask why the Council has not received a response to their last letter asking that the public hearings on the zoo proposals move forward. The Council is taking the fact that no movement on these proposals has occurred over the last 7-8 months as an insult to them.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following meeting is adjourned at nine forty seven o’clock p.m.