City Council, December 27, 1995
A regular session of the City Council originally scheduled for December 20, 1995, is held Wednesday, December 27, 1995, at six forty-eight o’clock p.m. All the members are present except Councilor Kinder and President Barry presides.
The reading of the records of December 6, 1995, is dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Hodge 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:
Communication from His Honor Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Personnel Board FOR CONFIRMATION:
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, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
PERSONNEL BOARD
John A. Mercer, 32 Martin Street. Term expires first Monday in January, 2001.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE, CHAIR OF THE AD HOC ABANDONED AND SUBSTANDARD HOUSING COMMITTEE.
Councilor Hodge introduces the following resolution with a recommendation of approval by the Ad Hoc Abandoned and Substandard Housing Committee:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Doyle, Hodge and Moran.
Noes - Councilors Demopulos, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Communication from His Honor Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Purchasing Board FOR CONFIRMATION:
Charles Abdelahad, 300 Broadway. Term expires first Monday in January, 1999 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
PURCHASING BOARD
Charles Abdelahad, 300 Broadway. Term expires first Monday in January, 1999.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Ronald J. Leitao, Acting Director of Public Works, asking for an explanation as to why the plowing on December 20, 1995, was so poorly done in the first district. Councilor Moran received complaints from his constituents about the conditions of the streets in that area.
The Council wants to know if the plowing was done by an independent contractor and if it was, who was supervising their work?
The Council also would like him to attend a pre-council session on January 10, 1996, to answer questions from the Council regarding the plowing of the streets during snow storms.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS TAKEN UP:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vieira introduces the following communication:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Demopulos, the following communciation is READ AND ORDERED FIELD.
Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk, to all members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Amendment to the lease for 43 Broad Street Inc., d/b/a Times Square Parking)
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Demopulos, the following resolution is approved with the amended lease on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND 43 BROAD STREET INC., D/B/A TIMES SQUARE PARKING FOR THE MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF SUMMER, BROAD AND NORTH UNIONS STREETS.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS TAKEN UP:
Barbara Sokoloff, Executive Director of the Public Building Authority and Charles Thurley, Vice Chairman of the Public Building Authority, speak on this matter.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS TAKEN UP:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2024 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE CREATING NEW PENALTIES FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS." (Approved activities)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following amendment to the ordinance entitled "ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2024 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE CREATING NEW PENALTIES FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS." (Approved activities):
SECTION 3 OF CHAPTER 2024 SHALL BE REPEALED IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACED WITH THE FOLLOWING:
"SECTION 3. The President of the City Council shall appoint three (3) members of the Council to serve on an Ad Hoc Committee to administer the disbursement of the funds."
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the AMENDMENT to the ordinance entitled "ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2024 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE CREATING NEW PENALTIES FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS." (Approved activities) is passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
SECTION 3 OF CHAPTER 2024 SHALL BE REPEALED IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACED WITH THE FOLLOWING:
"SECTION 3. The President of the City Council shall appoint three (3) members of the Council to serve on an Ad Hoc Committee to administer the disbursement of the funds."
The following ordinance is read for the first time, AS AMENDED, and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2024 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE CREATING NEW PENALTIES FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS." (Approved activities) AS AMENDED
COUNCILOR KINDER ARRIVES AT 7:32 PM.
FOLLOWING LICENSE WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 22, 1995, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS DENIED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) NEW
Bob Tsapanidis d/b/a Classic Restaurant, 196 Division Street, LIC#378
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AUTO REPAIR SHOP (RENEWAL)
Dynamic Motors Inc., 210-214 West Avenue, LIC#30036
SECOND HAND SHOP (RENEWAL)
Dynamic Motors Inc., 210-214 West Avenue, LIC#40036
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) RENEWAL
Archie’s Pizza Restaurant Inc. 1479 Newport Avenue, LIC#9 D’Angelo Inc. d/b/a D’Angelo/Chip’s Ice Cream, 50 Ann Mary Street, LIC#56
Penda Diakite and Abdoulage Kone d/b/a Benkady West African Restaurant, 97 Lonsdale Avenue, LIC#356
Christy Mihos d/b/a Christy’s Market, 755 Mineral Spring Avenue, LIC#135
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Alexandra Fernandez - $100,000.00
Will Lauer - $826.06
Beverly Provencal - No amount specified
Jean M. Tammaro - No amount specified
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, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - Councilor Demopulos.
Claim of John Mulrath, in the amount of $341.50
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 Edward Bedford, by his Attorney Joseph A. Capineri, Esq., in the amount of $50,000.00
Claim of Sarah K. Briden, by her Attorney Andrew S. Caslowitz, Esq., in no amount specified.
Claim of Maria Caban, by her Attorney Charles J. Vucci, Esq., in the amount of $100,000.00
Claim of Maria Figuereo, by her Attorney Rafael A. Ovalles, Esq., in no amount specified.
Claim of Henry T. Fugere, in the amount of $504.57
Claim of Candido Mendoza, by his Attorney Charles J. Vucci, Esq., in the amount of $100,000.00
Claim of Karen Newberg, in the amount of $1,058.85 + Medical Bills.
Claim of Metropolitan Property & Casualty Insurance Company/Lawrence A. Newberg, in the amount of $1,058.85
Claim of Luis A. Ocampo, by his Attorney Andrew R. Gold, Esq., in no amount specified.
Claim of Tammy Sweeney, in the amount of $150.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE DENIED CLAIMANT TO CONTACT BLACKSTONE VALLEY GAS COMPANY:
Claim of Robert S. Lyons, in the amount of $124.55
Claim of Robert Munro, in the amount of $123.59
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE DENIED - CLAIMANT TO CONTACT PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD:
Claim of Gloria J. Labonte, in the amount of $522.55
Claim of Cathy Soullier, in the amount of $350.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED:
Claim of Metropolitan Property & Casualty/William F. Baron, in the amount of $246.86
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following resolution:
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by entire City Council, 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 COUNCIL RECESS AT 7:47 PM TO RECONVENE AS BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 7:49 PM.
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 entire City Council, 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
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the meeting is adjourned at eight eight o’clock p.m.