City Council, August 7, 1996.
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, August 7, 1996, at eight thirteen o’clock p.m. All the members are present and President Barry presides.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONDUCT THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND THE PAWTUCKET RED SOX.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT EIGHT FIFTY-SEVEN P.M.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Butler, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communciation to Governor Lincoln C. Almond, requesting that he approves the lease extension at McCoy Stadium between the City of Pawtucket and the Pawtucket Red Sox.
The Council is requesting that he take swift action on this lease so that this agreement, which is in the best interest of the City of Pawtucket and the entire State of Rhode Island, can be finalized as soon as possible.
The reading of the records of July 24, 1996, is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Butler the *Consent Agenda is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CUTE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Cute, seconded by Councilor Butler is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Bill Mulholland, Director of Parks and Recreation, asking if a lottery was held this year for the summer help program as was done in year’s past. If it was held, when was it held; was it advertised; and, were the terms of the ordinance regarding the hiring of summer help adhered to by the city?
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the minutes of the pre-council session with Timothy J. Chapman, Esq., held in executive session, pursuant to R.I.G.L. Section 42-46-5 (a), Subsection (2) regarding pending litigation (Burt Properties) are sealed, on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Hodge, and with the unanimous consent of the Council, Timothy J. Chapman, Esq., is authorized to negotiate on behalf of the City, regarding those properties discussed in executive session.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY LEAVES AT 9:27 P.M.
PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE VIEIRA PRESIDES.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE, CHAIR OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Cute, the request for a residency waiver for Ernest F. Morgan, Technical Coordinator for the Pawtucket School Department is APPROVED, on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - Councilors Bray, Cute, Doyle, Hodge and Rabbitt.
Noes - President Pro Tempore Vieira, Councilors Butler and Moran.
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 Cute, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION, AND THE TRAFFIC ENGINEER:
Communication regarding Slater Park Activity Center Security Issues.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Cute, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to John Gannon, City Solicitor, requesting that he prepare an ordinance regarding trespassing and vandalism as outlined in #2 in the communication regarding Slater Park Activity Center Security Issues.
PRESIDENT BARRY RETURNS AND PRESIDES AT 9:30 P.M.
COUNCILOR VIEIRA LEAVES AT 9:30 P.M.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS TAKEN UP:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, a motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Cute, to AMEND the resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE "CODE OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET" ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 25, 1996," by adding the following:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the difference between the selling price of the Code and actual cost shall be placed in the special fund for the restoration of vital records, is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
The following resolution is read and PASSED, AS AMENDED, on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge, Moran and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following petition:
Petition from neighbors in the surrounding area of the Corner of Benefit Street & Cottage Street regarding pedestrian signals.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Doyle, the following petition is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REFERRED TO THE TRAFFIC ENGINEER FOR A RESPONSE:
Petition from neighbors in the surrounding area of the Corner of Benefit Street & Cottage Street regarding pedestrian signals.
COUNCILOR VIEIRA RETURNS AT 9:34 P.M.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS TAKEN UP:
"Shall Article VI of the City Charter be revised and amended so candidates for elective public office in the City of Pawtucket provided for in the Charter be elected under party labels at the general state elections to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November on even numbered years?"
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, a motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, to AMEND the resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CHARTER BE PLACED ON THE NOVEMBER 12, 1996, BALLOT:
"Shall Article VI of the City Charter be revised and amended so candidates for elective public office in the City of Pawtucket provided for in the Charter be elected under party labels at the general state elections to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November on even numbered years?"
BY CHANGING THE FOLLOWING: "NOVEMBER 12, 1996, TO NOVEMBER 5, 1996, is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote.
The following resolution is read and PASSED, AS AMENDED, on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - president Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
"Shall Article VI of the City Charter be revised and amended so candidates for elective public office in the City of Pawtucket provided for in the Charter be elected under party labels at the general state elections to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November on even numbered years?" AS AMENDED.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME, AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 1406 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, REGARDING A PENSION PLAN FOR FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICEMEN. (DISCONTINUANCE OF PAYMENTS)
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES ARE LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION; MONTHLY STIPEND.
ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND REPEALING CHAPTER 2398.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REQUIREMENT OF INDIVIDUALS TO PRESENT VALID PROOF OF AGE WHEN PURCHASING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM ALL RETAIL LIQUOR STORES.
THE CLERK IS INSTRUCTED TO INVITE THE OWNERS OF THE BEVERAGE HILL LIQUOR STORE AND MURPHY’S LIQUORS AS WELL AS THE POLICE CHIEF TO ATTEND THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE WHEN THIS ORDINANCE IS BEING DISCUSSED.
ORDINANCE TO BE LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND PLANNING COMMISSION:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2373 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 410 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED "ZONING ORDINANCE." (Public Utility Use - Communications System Antenna)
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)
L.R.P. Inc. d/b/a Theater Tap A.C. (transfer from J & D Social Club Inc. d/b/a Theater Tap A.C.) 567 Smithfield Avenue, LIC#423
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 Doyle, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Communication from Dewey Arrington, withdrawing his application for a block party on Daniels Street.
THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR LICENSE IS WITHDRAWN WITHOUT PREJUDICE:
ENTERTAINMENT:
Petition of Dewey Arrington, for license to conduct Block Party on Daniels Street, on Saturday, September 21, 1996, from 12:00 noon 8:00 p.m. LIC#1023M
THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSE ARE GRANTED WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE CLOSING TIME BE CHANGED FROM 9:00 PM TO 7:00 PM:
ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Billy Martin’s Big Top Circus, for license to conduct Big Top Circus, at Old State Pier School Street, Roosevelt Avenue Town Landing (property owned by PRA) on Friday, August 16, Saturday, August 17, and Sunday, August 18, 1996, from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm. LIC#1025M
Petition of Pawtucket Steamboat Festival Committee, to conduct Festival, at Old State Pier School Street, Roosevelt Avenue, Town Landing & Vacant Property on Taft Street (former Newell Coal & Lumber Site) (this property is owned by PRA) on Friday, August 16, Saturday, August 17, and Sunday, August 18, 1996, from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm. LIC#1024M
THE CLERK IS INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY APPLICANTS OF TIME CHANGE BY CERTIFIED MAIL.
THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR LICENSE IS GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Candy Reilly d/b/a Rhode Island Youth Group for Drug & Alcohol Awareness, for license to conduct Motorcycle Show & Wash, Food Booths, Vending Booths, Entertainment with a D.J. and live band, at Hasbro’s parking lot Newport Avenue, on August, 31, 1996, (rain date September 1, 1996) from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 pm. LIC#1029M
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Vieira, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is requested to invite Candy Reilly d/b/a Rhode Island Youth group for Drug & Alcohol Awareness to attend a pre-council meeting on August 21, 1996, to answer questions regarding her application for an entertainment license.
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
BINGO (RENEWAL)
Howard Rogers Post 25 the American Legion, 25 McCallum Avenue, on Wednesday from 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm LIC#C0016
Petition of Cape Verdean American Community Development (CACD) for license to conduct Annual Picnic with hot air balloon rides & live music at Slater Park on Monday, September 2, 1996, from 11:00 am - 9:00 pm LIC#1031M
Petition of Institute for Labor Studies for license to conduct Festival, at Slater Mill Property, on Sunday, September 1, 1996, from 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm LIC#1032M
Petition of Providence County Kennel Club Inc., for license to conduct Annual Sanction Dog Match, at McCoy Stadium Annex, on Monday, September 2, 1996, (Labor Day) from 9 am - 4:00 pm LIC#1028M
INTELLIGENCE OFFICE (RENEWAL)
Lifetime Medical Nursing Services, 235 Lonsdale Avenue, (expires one yr. from granting date) LIC#1090
PIGEON LOFT (RENEWAL)
Frank Federighi, 177 Division Street, LIC#D0002
John Quilitzsch, 854 Cottage Street, LIC#D0005
Frank J. Rowse, Jr., 203 Mendon Avenue, LIC#D0006
Petros Zervas, 27 Harrison Street, LIC#D0008
PRIVATE DETECTIVE (RENEWAL)
Donald Morris, 157 Clews Street, LIC#90156
Kevin Sharpies d/b/a Sharp Investigations, 255 Main Street, LIC#90150
PUBLIC LAUNDRY (NEW)
James LaCera d/b/a Mill River Laundromat, 250 Main Street, LIC#A0054
SUNDAY SALES (SECOND CLASS)
James P. Mackay d/b/a The T Shirt Shop (formerly Richard Costa d/b/a Dick’s Sport’s Cards) 512 Armistice Boulevard, LIC#20279
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)
Michael Arena d/b/a Amanda’s Kitchen (transfer from Uncle Bean’s Inc.) 54 Smithfield Avenue, LIC#425
*THE FOLLOWING BONDS ARE APPROVED, SURETY NAMED ARE ACCEPTED:
Jeremy Mentillo, surety - The Aetna Casualty and Surety Company. Donald Morris, surety - Western Surety Company.
Kevin Sharples d/b/a Sharp Investigations, surety - The Hanover Insurance Company.
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Lester R. Olson & Eileen M. Moran - $100, 000.00
Eva Merrifield - $188.48
Katherine M. Perkins - $230.00
Kellie Shelton - $100, 000.00
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Butler, the meeting is adjourned at nine fifty-eight o’clock p.m.