City Council, February 22, 1995
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, February 22, 1995, at eight two o’clock p.m. All the members are present except Councilors Hodge and Rabbitt and President Barry presides.
The reading of the records of February 8, 1995, 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 CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilors Kinder and Moran, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Ferdinand A. Ihenacho, Director of Public Works, to inform him that the entire Council supports the idea of "No Dogs" on athletic fields in the City. They inform him that dogs should be allowed in Slater Park and other parks throughout the City; however, not on the athletic fields themselves.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilors Kinder and Moran, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to ask that he prepare an ordinance prohibiting dogs from being on athletic fields in the City of Pawtucket. The ordinance should confine itself to the athletic fields and not other areas of the park system in the City.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to William T. Noonan, Public Safety Director, regarding the Housing Community Policing Account.
Councilor Doyle noted that in a letter submitted by Roland Mousally, Mr. Mousally states that approximately $5000 of $67,117.16 has been used for Community Policing at Housing Authority properties. Councilor Doyle would like to know if any other money has been spent from that account; and if so, what it was used for. He also would like to know what Mr. Noonan’s plans are for use of the rest of this money.
Communication from Ferdinand C. Ihenacho, P.E., Director of Public Works, to Pawtucket City Council. (Street Light Conversion - Pawtucket, RI) is TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT UNTIL THE COUNCIL RECEIVES FURTHER INFORMATION FROM FERDINAND C. IHENACHO.
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 to Ferdinand C. Ihenacho, Director of Public Works, informing him that the Council has taken under advisement the conversion of the street lights in Pawtucket, until they receive further information from him. Councilor Vieira would like to know what would be the loss of savings to the City if we use the semi-cut-off lights as opposed to the cut-off lights as proposed. Second, he would also like to know what it would cost the city to change the 26% of the city street lights which have been converted to cut-off lights to the semi-cut Off lights.
Councilor Barry would also like him and the Electric Company to select three identical streets in the City; one with the old street lights; one with the new cut-off lights; and a third with a semi-cut-off lights, so that the residents of those three streets and the Council can go there to determine which lighting is the best for the City.
Petition from the residents of Littlefield Street requesting that Littlefield Street, from Evergreen Street to Armistice Blvd, be made a One-Way; and, Resident parking only on even numbered side. is REFERRED TO MIKE BURNS, TRAFFIC DIVISION AND A PUBLIC HEARING IS SET FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 1995, AT 8:00 PM.
Communication from Rhode Island Textile Company, requesting the Abandonment of a portion of Farrell Street (approximately 8800 sq.ft.) is REFERRED TO CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, WATER SUPPLY BOARD, AND THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE.
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 Kinder, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REFERRED TO MAYOR METIVIER.
Communication from David P. Moran, Councilor, District One, to Mayor Robert E. Metivier. (Affirmative Action Plan for the City of Pawtucket)
Communication from His Honor Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the following appointment as a member of the Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency FOR CONFIRMATION:
Richard Howell James, 15 Progress Street. Term expires September 12, 1999 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Kinder, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - 0
PAWTUCKET REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Richard Howell James, 15 Progress Street. Term expires September 12, 1999.
Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Broadway Auto Sales Inc., 458 Broadway (rear), Tax Assessors Plat 7, Lot 167, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobiles, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is William Burke, Attorney for applicant, 75 Park Place, Pawtucket, RI, and Robert L. Billings, Applicant, 101 Washburn Avenue, Rumford, RI.
Mr. Billings passes out handouts.
Mr. Burke states that they had a meeting with the neighbors to alleviate their concerns.
Mr. Billings states that there were problems with repairs by the former owners in the past.
He states that they won’t be doing many repairs. He will be buying and selling cars. He states that major repairs will be sent out to others. He doesn’t have a plan to hire a full time mechanic.
Mr. Burke states that the traffic pattern will be away from residents, not along side streets.
Speaking in favor is Alfred Wood, 119 Carnation Street, Pawtucket, RI.
Mr. Wood states that they had a meeting at the LeFoyer Club and Mr. Billings explained what he wants to do. Mr. Wood supports the applicant as long as he abides by what he said at the meeting, especially no auto body work.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is Closed.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following petition is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Broadway Auto Sales Inc., 458 Broadway (rear), Tax Assessors Plat 7, Lot 167, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobiles. LIC#40165
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Kinder, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Submitted by: Councilor William D. Vieira, Sr., Sixth District
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, Kinder, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - 0
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, Kinder, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - 0
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF SECTION 20.1 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1966, ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTERS 1369 AND 2150 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, RELATING TO NOISE REGULATIONS. (Adding Police Powers)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Demopulos, the Council removes Francisco Santiago from the Auto Repair Shop and Second Hand Shop Licenses of Riyatt Van Eden & Francisco Santiago, d/b/a R & P Auto Repair, on a unanimous voice vote.
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
PAWN SHOP LICENSE (RENEWAL)
Petition of Paul Moskwa d/b/a P.M. Pawn Brokers, 58 Exchange Street, LIC#1056
PIN BALL & AMUSEMENT DEVICES (NEW)
Greek Island Inc. d/b/a George’s Neighohood Grill & Bar, 109 Newport Avenue, (2) LIC#70039
POOL TABLE (NEW)
Greek Island Inc. d/b/a George’s Neighorhood Grill & Bar, 109 Newport Avenue, (2) Weekdays and Sundays, LIC#36
PUBLIC LAUNDRY (NEW)
James Andrews d/b/a Spring Cleaners & Coin Laundry, 614 Central Avenue, LIC#A0046
Royal Cleaners Inc. d/b/a Royal Cleaners (formerly Virginia Tweedly d/b/a Ponte’s & Ginny’s Dry Cleaning) 639 Cottage Street, (formerly 191 Pawtucket Avenue) LIC#A0045
SUNDAY SALES (FIRST CLASS) NEW
Monito Lipa d/b/a Nano’s Fruits and Veggies, 949-951 Main Street, LIC#20243
S. Mario Inc., d/b/a Mario’s Mini Mart, 620 Prospect Street, LIC#20244
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)
Penda Diakite and Abdoulage Kone d/b/a Benkady West African Restaurant (previously Celestiano Livramento d/b/a Raiar Do Sol) 97 Lonsdale Avenue, LIC#356
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) NEW
S. Mario Inc., d/b/a Mario’s Mini Mart, 620 Prospect Street, LIC#358
*THE FOLLOWING BOND IS APPROVED, SURETY NAMED IS ACCEPTED:
Paul Moskwa, surety - Western Surety Company.
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Rhonda M. Allen - $2,128.16/2,994.26
Dimas Candeias - $952.10
Rita Johnson - $34.34
Frank A. Manfredi - $1,148.70
Michael Marks - $322.50
Benney J. Sawicki - $27.77
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, Doyle, Kinder, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - Councilor Demopulos.
Claim of Tracy A. Feighery, in the amount of $1,143.50
Claim of Dorothy Cervone, in the amount of $35.00
Claim of Patricia A. Hughes, in the amount of $35.00
Claim of Edward Oliveira, in the amount of $49.99
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 Blackstone Valley Electric Company, in the amount of $1,408.80
Claim of Blackstone Valley Electric Company, in the amount of $344.01
Claim of Vincent R. Duffy, in no amount specified.
Claim of John M. Goddu, in the amount of $100,000.00
Claim of Lisa Lamb, Robert Lamb, Patrick St. Don & unborn child by her Attorney Forrest C. Crooks, in the amount of $750,000.00
Claim of Russet Associates, Inc., by his Attorney Joshua P. Pearlman, in the amount of $10,800.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED - CLAIMANT TO CONTACT SCHOOL DEPARTMENT:
Claim of Jeanne lambert Agency/Edward Lachut, in the amount of $969.81/1,020.39/1,344.66
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE DENIED:
Claim of Stasia Harchut, in the amount of $95.00
Claim of Donna M. Hudon, by her Attorney Lynda L. Laing, in the amount of $938.91
PRESIDENT BARRY STEPS DOWN FROM THE CHAIR AT 8:39 P.M. AND COUNCILOR VIEIRA PRESIDES.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Frank A. Rendine, P.E., Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, requesting an update on 165 Pine Street.
Council President Barry noted that it has been 16 months since the fire at that location.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY PRESIDES AT 8:42 P.M.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the meeting is adjourned at eight forty-three o’clock p.m.