City Council, May 24, 1995
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, May 24, 1995, at eight twenty-nine o’clock p.m. All the members are present except Councilor Moran and President Barry presides.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONTINUE THE PRE-COUNCIL SESSION AND TO MEET AS THE BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT TEN SEVEN O’CLOCK PM.
The reading of the records of May 10, 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 CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilors Demopulos and Rabbitt is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Stephen J. Durand, Chairman of the Parks Commission, to inform him of the Council’s wish that the proposals that he gets for the zoo area be limited to the fenced in area, which was occupied by the zoo at the time of its closing. The Council does not want Mr. Durand to expand the scope of this project by including areas outside of that fenced area.
The Council would also like a status report of the land use study of that area, and a status report on where they stand with new proposals for the zoo.
Councilor Kinder abstains.
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communciation to Joe Roque, Purchasing Agent, requesting that he attend a Finance Committee Meeting, to discuss the RFP for the actuarial report for the police and fire pension plans.
Communication from His Honor Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the following appointment as the 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, Kinder, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
PERSONNEL BOARD
Ann-Marie McGee, 155 Benedict Street (to fill the unexpired term of Francisco E. Rei) Term expires the first Monday in January, 1999.
Petition from Mary C. Hanley, E/P Manager - Right of Way, New England Telephone Company, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Unnamed City Road off P.33 School Street) is LAID ON THE TABLE ON THE UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
Petition from Mary C. Hanley, E/P Manager - Right of Way, New England Telephone Company, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Charlton Street) is LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Bray introduces the following communication:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Communication from Robert R. Brousseau, Attorney, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Request to withdraw flea market application)
THE FOLLOWING PETITION IS CONTINUED FROM THE MEETING HELD MAY 10, 1995, AND IS WITHDRAWN WITHOUT PREJUDICE AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Petition for FLEA MARKET LICENSE of Eugene J. Merola d/b/a Family Flea Market, 615 Pawtucket Avenue (parking lot at Chips Bowlarama) Tax Assessor’s Plat 62, Lots 247, 304, 335, 336, to keep a shop for the purpose of operating a flea market.
Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Donna Frezza d/b/a Dr. Music, 710 Broadway, Tax Assessor’s Plat 6, Lot 543, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically new and used karaoke equipment, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is Donna Frezza, 85 Maynard Street, Pawtucket, RI.
Ms. Frezza states that 70 to 80% of the items being sold will be new. She states that they are selling karaoke equipment.
The store has been open for one week, selling only new goods.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is closed.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Demopulos, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following application for license is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Donna Frezza d/b/a Dr. Music, 710 Broadway, Tax Assessor’s Plat 6, Lot 543, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically new and used karaoke equipment. LIC#40180
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD MAY 10, 1995, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF VARIOUS BONDING ISSUES FOR CITY OF PAWTUCKET.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
With unanimous consent of the Council, the above resolution is voted on in two parts as follows:
First vote is on STREET & SIDEWALK BONDS; RECREATION FACILITIES BONDS; PUBLIC BUILDINGS BONDS; and
Second vote is on SCHOOL BONDS
Upon motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the first vote on the following resolution is passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF VARIOUS BONDING ISSUES FOR CITY OF PAWTUCKET (STREET & SIDEWALK BONDS; RECREATION FACILITIES BONDS; PUBLIC BUILDINGS BONDS).
Upon motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the second vote on the following resolution is passed on a roll call vote as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Abstains - Councilor Rabbitt.
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF VARIOUS BONDING ISSUES FOR CITY OF PAWTUCKET (SCHOOL BONDS).
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Demopulos, Doyle, Hodge, Kinder, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CARE OF BURIAL LOT OF CARLOS A. LECA.
THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING PETITION WITH THE RECOMMENDATION THAT NO ACTION BE TAKEN:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Kinder, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following petition is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Petition from residents of Greenfiled Street requesting changes in the sidewalk and street play ordinance 28-8.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:
CAPITAL PROGRAM ORDINANCE 1996-2000
THE FOLLOWING LICENSES WERE DENIED AT THE MEETING HELD MARCH 22, 1995, AND ARE AGAIN TAKEN UP AND ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
PEDDLERS LICENSE (RENEWAL)
RESIDENT:
Frank Ribezzo, 30 Fairmont Avenue, LIC#8
LOCATION: Industrial Highway
BUSINESS:
RI Prescription Center, 275 Newport Avenue, LIC#7
Domenic Africo, 191 Greeley Street, Providence, RI
LOCATION: 275 Newport Avenue (Parking Lot)
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Bethany Baptist Church for license to conduct Neighborhood Block Party & Festival, at 178 Sayles Avenue, on Sunday June 11, 1995 from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm LIC#963M
Petition of BVCAP Sr. Center, for license to conduct Summer Intergenerational Picnic, at Park Place Green, on Wednesday, May 31, 1995, at 10:00 am - 2:30 pm LIC#966M
Petition of St. Anthony’s Church, for license to conduct Annual Festival, at 32 Lawn Avenue, on Saturday, June 10, from 7:00 pm - 12:00 Midnight and Sunday June 11, 1995, from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm LIC#965M
GAME ROOM (RENEWAL)
Boulevard Billiard Club, 508 Armistice Boulevard, LIC#80001
PINBALL AND AMUSEMENT (RENEWALS)
Boulevard Billiard Club, 508 Armistice Blvd., (5) LIC#70008
Celtic Pub Inc., d/b/a Celtic Pub, 755 Broadway, (2) LIC#70012
DABD & AJD Inc., d/b/a The Home Plate, 602 Smithfield Avenue, (2) LIC#70038
Elias Dernikos d/b/a City Line Pizza & Restaurant, 592-4 Pawtucket Avenue, (1) LIC#70014
Duffin’s Pub Inc., 215 Division Street, (2) LIC#70015
Greek Island Inc., d/b/a George’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 103 Newport Avenue, (2) LIC#70039
Harry O’S Place Inc., d/b/a Harry O’S Place, 605-7 Broadway, (1) LIC#70019
Lafayette Social Club Inc., 71-73 Benefit Street, (1) LIC#70021
Maugus Corporation d/b/a The Grond Round, 2 George Street, (5) LIC#70026
PRIVATE DETECTIVE (RENEWAL)
Roger G. Audette, 26 Chase Street, LIC#90067
PUBLIC LAUNDRY (RENEWALS)
J C Laundromat Ltd., 611 Smithfield Avenue, LIC#A0013
Carl Sahady d/b/a Diamond Cleaners Inc., 683 Beverage Hill Avenue, LIC#A0039
Sunshine Laundromat Inc., 192 Division Street, LIC#A0040
Woodlawn Laundry & Cleansers Inc., 197 Glenwood Avenue, LIC#A0031
SUNDAY SALES (FIRST CLASS) RENEWAL
Greg Kanarian d/b/a Avenue Superette, 791 Central Avenue, LIC#20042
SUNDAY SALES (SECOND CLASS) NEW
Garreau Furniture Inc., 194 Barton Street, LIC#20254
SUNDAY SALES (SECOND CLASS) RENEWAL
Super Cuts Inc., 681 Beverage Hill Avenue, LIC#20255
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS TAKEN UP:
ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Eintracht Singing Society (Gesange Verein Eintracht) for license to conduct Picnic (outdoors) at 78 Carter Avenue, on Sunday, July 16, 1995 from 12:00 Noon - 6:00 PM LIC#962M
Mr. Milton Haupt, 53 Pollett Street, Cumberland, RI, member of Eintracht Singing Society, discusses the petition.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following petition for license is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Eintracht Singing Society (Gesange Verein Eintracht) for license to conduct Picnic (outdoors) at 78 Carter Avenue, on Sunday, July 16, 1995 from 12:00 Noon -6:00 PM LIC#962M
*THE FOLLOWING BOND IS APPROVED, SURETY NAMED IS ACCEPTED:
Roger Audette, Surety - Western Surety Company.
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Cathy Daneau - $100,000.00
Stephen C. Regnault - $133.99
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, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - Councilor Demopulos.
Claim of James Cheshier, in the amount of $3,477.93
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 Christopher Campagnone, in the amount of $176.00
Claim of David G. Kernimd, in the amount of $49.43
Claim of Arthur Brunelle, in the amount of $598.89
Claim of Shamrock Construction Co., in the amount of $766.20 + interest.
Claim of Shamrock Construction Co., in the amount of $818.06 + interest.
Claim of Tripp Funeral Home, in the amount of $9,433.46
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED - CLAIMANT TO CONTACT PAWTUCKET HOUSING AUTHORITY:
Claim of Oteeven E. Diggs, in no amount specified.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE DENIED - CLAIMANT TO CONTACT R.I. COUNCIL 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO LOCAL 1012:
Claim of Joseph A. Lewis, in the amount of $151.00
Claim of Thomas Pereira, in the amount of $55.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED - CLAIMANT TO CONTACT DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES:
Claim of John Turmel, in no amount specified.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Doyle introduces the following communication:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following communciation is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REFERRED TO THE RECREATION COMMITTEE:
Communication from Dave Bergeron, President of the Darlington Braves Inc., to Councilor Doyle and the Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Daggett field)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DEMOPULOS
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Demopulos, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communciation to Walter Sneed, Manager/Sales, NYNEX, asking to provide the Council with the locations of all call-back pay phones in the city of Pawtucket.
The Council is trying to locate all such pay phones, not just those owned by NYNEX. If he is unable to provide this information for phones not owned by NYNEX, they are requesting any assistance he could be in determining the best way to get this information.
The Council is also interested in his feelings about removing said pay phones because, according to the police, they are being used in drug deals.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilors Doyle and Rabbitt, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to prepare a resolution in opposition to public financing of the Providence Place shopping mall
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the meeting is adjourned at ten thirty-seven o’clock p.m.