City Council, June 21, 1995
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, June 21, 1995, at eight four o’clock p.m. All the members are present except Councilors Bray and Demopulos and President Barry presides.
The reading of the records of June 7, 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:
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD JUNE 7, 1995, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS READ AND ORDERED FILED.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael Burns, Traffic Engineer, regarding the traffic flow on Littlefied Street, near the Citizens Bank.
The Council would like Mr. Burns to place a "no left turn" sign at the exit of the Citizens Bank going onto Littlefield Street, and also to place new "no parking" signs on Littlefied Street with the words "strictly enforced" on them.
The Council is recommending a four month trial period to see how this will affect traffic on the street. They are asking that Mr. Burns take three traffic counts over that four month period beginning three weeks from the date he receives this letter.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Richard E. DeLyon, Chief of Police, regarding Littlefield Street.
The Council has asked the Traffic Engineer to put up a "no left turn" sign at the exit of the Citizens Bank, onto Littlefied Street, and new "no parking" signs on the street. The Council is asking the Chief to inform the officer hired by Citizens Bank to enforce the "no left turn" sign and that he have the department strictly enforce the "no parking" signs.
The Council is also asking that the Chief have a radar patrol on Littlefied Street for the next four months for traffic going in a southerly direction. The Council would like an update for each Council meeting on the results of the radar patrol.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Council President Barry, is passed on a voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Frank A. Rendine, P.E., Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, requesting that he inspect all 15 public school buildings in the City for violations of the building codes; and prepare a list of said violations for both the City Council and School Committee.
Also, the Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Donald Mailhot, Pawtucket School Department, to work with Mr. Rendine on those inspections in a cooperative effort between the School Department and the City.
Councilor Rabbitt votes "no".
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following communication:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Communication from John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Petition and consent to erect and maintain poles and wires by Nynex/Blackstone Valley Electric Company)
THE FOLLOWING PETITION WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD MAY 24, AND JUNE 7, 1995, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS READ AND ORDERED FILED AND THE PETITION IS DENIED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
1. Work begun prior to approval by the Council.
2. Opposition to the location of the tower to be serviced by the pole.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY STEPS DOWN FROM THE CHAIR AT 8:30 P.M. AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE VIEIRA PRESIDES.
FORMAL HEARING
C M Teens, Inc. d/b/a Images, 44 East Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
The following are present at the Hearing:
Christopher Fay, Assistant City Solicitor, representing the City of Pawtucket.
Michael Horan, Attorney, 393 Armistice Boulevard, representing the license holder, Christopher Lefebvre.
Christopher Lefebvre, 34 Windsor Court, Pawtucket, RI.
Stenographer - Sandra Bachini Gaboriault.
THE DETAILED TESTIMONY OF THE FORMAL HEARING MAY BE FOUND IN THE VAULT IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Hodge, C M Teens, Inc. d/b/a Images, 44 East Avenue, is REVOKED on a unanimous voice vote for the following reasons:
1. Holding BYOB dances has changed the nature of the business.
2. The business now constitutes a possible public safety hazard.
ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE
C M Teens, Inc. d/b/a Images, 44 East Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY PRESIDES AT 9:12 P.M.
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Submitted by: Councilor Kevin J. Rabbitt
Councilor Thomas E. Hodge
Councilor James E. Doyle
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ON A VOICE VOTE:
Abstains - Councilor Rabbitt.
RESOLUTION ABATING OF TAXES ON MOTOR VEHICLES, REAL ESTATE AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY, AMOUNTING TO $228,153.55.
The following ordinance is read for the second time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, requesting a status report on the affirmative action plan, including when he expects to send it to the Mayor for his final approval.
The following ordinance is read for the second time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Abstains - Councilor Rabbitt.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES ARE LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND REPEALING CHAPTER 2375.
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Pawtucket Citizens Fireworks Committee for license to conduct Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Display, at McCoy Stadium, on Monday July 3, 1995, from 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm if rain, July 4, 1995, 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm LIC#M971
PEDDLER LICENSES
ONE DAY SPECIAL EVENT PEDDLERS LICENSES FOR 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION.
RESIDENT
Matilda Conlon, 116 Stearns Street, Pawtucket, RI.
LOCATION: Division Street near Jenks Jr. High School. LIC#13
PUBLIC LAUNDRY (RENEWAL)
Intown Laundry II, 472 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC#A0011
PRIVATE DETECTIVE (RENEWAL)
Julio F. Medeiros, Jr., 279 Dexter Street, LIC#90151
Robert Venturini, 33 Sherman Street, LIC#90141
SUNDAY SALES (FIRST CLASS) NEW
Kevin J. Catanzaro d/b/a Annex Market Gardens, 113 Power Road, LIC#20255
*THE FOLLOWING BONDS ARE APPROVED, SURETY NAMED ARE ACCEPTED:
Robert Venturini, surety - Peerless Insurance Company.
Julio F. Medeiros, Jr., surety - Western Surety Company.
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Polisena Construction, by Aetna Casualty & Surety Company - $1,603.41
Nynex - $391.15
COUNCILOR MORAN LEAVES AT 9:27 P.M.
UPON RECOMMENDATION ON 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 Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Claim of Joel Lawrence, in the amount of $95.00
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 Stephen C. Regnault, in amount of $133.99
Claim of Carol Santos, in the amount of $107.81/133.44
Claim of Joanne R. Whitney, by his Attorney Thomas J. Grady, in no amount specified.
Claim of Kenneth Varone, in the amount of $450.00/525.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE DENIED - CLAIMANTS TO CONTACT SCHOOL DEPARTMENT:
Claim of Cathy Daneau, by her Attorney Kevin P. Landry, in the amount of $100,000.00
Claim of Mildred J. Flanagan, in the amount of $1,110.28
Claim of Diana Pike, in the amount of $409.00 + 3.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED:
Claim of Dorothy Kay Fishbein, in the amount of $446.89
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. (Bid opening rescheduled for July 5, 1995, for $4,145,000 in Bond Anticipation Notes)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following entitled resolution:
Upon M[illegible]tion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
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 communications to Manuel R. Vasquez, d/b/a Dominican Super Market, and Francisca Sanchez deGonzalez, d/b/a Victor’s Mini Market, to request that they attend an informal hearing on Wednesday, August 9, 1995, at 8:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, to discuss problems with their establishments.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the meeting is adjourned at nine thirty-seven o’clock p.m.