December 20, 1996 - Regular City Council Session

City Council, December 20, 1996.

A regular session of the City Council is held Friday, December 20, 1996, at six thirty-two o’clock p.m. All the members are present except Councilors Bray, Rabbitt and Vieira and President Barry presides.

The reading of the records of December 11, 1996, is dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.

Upon Motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Butler, the *Consent Agenda is approved on a unanimous voice vote.

THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:

028      A. Communication from Patricia A. Valliere, CMC, Town Clerk, Town of Richmond, to Pawtucket City Council. (Educational Financial Support)

622      B. Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, to John J. Barry, III, City Council President and Members of the City Council. (Vacant/abandon property list/December 1996)

COUNCILOR BRAY ARRIVES AT 6:34 O’CLOCK P.M.

634      Memo from Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk, to All Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (November 20, 1996 minutes) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Cute, the November 20, 1996, City Council minutes regarding the resolution entitled, "RESOLUTION CHANGING THE NAME OF THE STREET CURRENTLY KNOWN AS THE EAST PAWTUCKET INDUSTRIAL HIGHWAY, TO THE GEORGE R. BENNETT HIGHWAY," are AMENDED as follows, on a unanimous voice vote:

On the bottom of page 253, the words, "UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROPERTY COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS," are changed to read, "UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS,"

589      Communication from His Honor Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Purchasing Board FOR CONFIRMATION:

John T. Foley, 83 Windsor Road. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2000 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

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, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge and Moran.

Noes - 0.

PURCHASING BOARD

John T. Foley, 83 Windsor Road. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2000.

589      Communication from His Honor Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Public Buildings Authority FOR CONFIRMATION:

Charles F. Thurley, Jr., 46 Revere Street. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2002 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

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, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge and Moran.

Noes - 0.

PUBLIC BUILDING AUTHORITY

Charles F. Thurley, Jr., 46 Revere Street. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2002.

589      Communication from His Honor Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Juvenile Hearing Board FOR CONFIRMATION:

Denis K. Demopulos, 96 Brewster Street. Term expires the first Monday in December, 1999 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

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, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge and Moran.

Noes - 0.

JUVENILE HEARING BOARD

Denis K. Demopulos, 96 Brewster Street. Term expires the first Monday in December, 1999.

589      Communication from His Honor Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Juvenile Hearing Board FOR CONFIRMATION:

Herbert J. Collins, 302 Pullen Avenue. Term expires the first Monday in December, 1999 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

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, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge and Moran.

Noes - 0.

JUVENILE HEARING BOARD

Herbert J. Collins, 302 Pullen Avenue. Term expires the first Monday in December, 1999.

589      Communication from His Honor Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Juvenile Hearing Board FOR CONFIRMATION:

Kenneth J. Topalian, 150 Ridge Street. Term Expires the first Monday in December, 1999 is READ AND ORDERED FIELD.

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, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge and Moran.

Noes - 0.

JUVENILE HEARING BOARD

Kenneth J. Topalian, 150 Ridge Street. Term expires the first Monday in December, 1999.

609      Petition from Mary C. Hanley, E/P Manager - Right of Way, New England Telephone Company, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk. (Excavation to repair cable in front of #152 Armistice Bouldevard) is APPROVED PENDING APPROVAL OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS.

THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD DECEMBER 11, 1996, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT:

023      RESOLUTION WAIVING PAYMENT OF ALL OF THE AMOUNT OF INTEREST DUE ON DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES, FOR RESIDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN LAID OFF FROM THEIR PRINCIPAL MEANS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST SIX (6) MONTHS.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following resolution:

588      RESOLUTION WAIVING PAYMENT OF ALL OF THE AMOUNT OF INTEREST DUE ON DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES, FOR RESIDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN LAID OFF FROM THEIR PRINCIPAL MEANS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST SIX (6) MONTHS. Second Version

Upon Motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Butler, the following resolution is READ AND PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge and Moran.

Noes - 0.

RESOLUTION WAIVING PAYMENT OF ALL OF THE AMOUNT OF INTEREST DUE ON DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES, FOR RESIDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN LAID OFF FROM THEIR PRINCIPAL MEANS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST SIX (6) MONTHS. Second Version

THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, WATER SUPPLY BOARD, CITY ENGINEER:

RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE UN-NAMED STREET AT THE INTERSECTION WITH 315 SCHOOL STREET BE NAMED "TIM HEALEY WAY."

COUNCILOR BUTLER LEAVES AT 6: 56 O’CLOCK P. M.

The following Ordinance is read for the second time and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Cute, Doyle, Hodge and Moran.

Noes - 0.

330      CH 2437 ORDINANCE CREATING NEW PENALTIES FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS AND REPEALING CHAPTERS 2024, 2297, AND 2403, OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, IN THEIR ENTIRETY. AS AMENDED

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.

With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Doyle introduces the following communication:

611      Communication from Leo Fox, Certified Public Accountants, to Councilor James Doyle, Chairman of the Finance Committee. (Bill for auditing services)

Upon motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and the payment of $1,855.00 IS APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:

Communication from Leo Fox, Certified Public Accountants, to Councilor James Doyle, Chairman of the Finance Committee. (Bill for auditing services)

COUNCILOR BUTLER RETURNS AT 7: 01 O’CLOCK P. M.

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 and Moran.

Noes - 0.

ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 991 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED "THE TRAFFIC ORDINANCE." (Multi-Way Stop Sign - Walcott Street and Rosemont Avenue)

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following communication:

614      Communication from Ronald Leitao, Acting Director of Public Works, to Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Three way stop sign at the corner of Rosemont Street and Walcott Street)

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

Communication from Ronald Leitao, Acting Director of Public Works, to Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Three way stop sign at the corner of Rosemont Street and Walcott Street)

THE FOLLOWING LICENSE WAS GRANTED AT THE MEETING HELD DECEMBER 11, 1996, UNTIL DECEMBER 20, 1996, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS GRANTED UNTIL JANUARY 8, 1997 ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) RENEWALS

#Casa De Vicente Inc., 270 Dexter St LIC#344

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following communication:

Communication from Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Residency waiver/Kimberly O’Connor)

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Cute, the following communication is REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE on a unanimous voice vote:

Communication from Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Residency waiver/Kimberly O’Connor)

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following communication:

Communication from Michael Woika, Chief Engineer, Pawtucket Water Supply Board, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Sale of Property on Sneech Pond Road in Cumberland)

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Cute, the following Communication is REFERRED TO THE PROPERTY COMMITTEE on a unanimous voice vote:

Communication from Michael Woika, Chief Engineer, Pawtucket Water Supply Board, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Sale of Property on Sneech Pond Road in Cumberland)

THE FOLLOWING LICENSE WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD DECEMBER 11, 1996, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

MOBILE FOOD VENDOR (RENWALS)

BUSINESS:

Palagi’s Ice Cream Inc., 55 Bacon Street, Pawtucket, RI, (Ice Cream) LIC#4

 

DRIVERS -     Donald E. Palagi, 16 Ingraham Street, Cumberland, RI.

Richard W. Palagi, 2 Cobble Hill Road, Lincoln, RI.

Alejandro Arteaga, 237 Suffolk Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.

Michael Gianlorenzo, 11 Springdale Avenue, Attleboro, MA

Alan Clark, 875 Smithfiled Avenue, Lincoln, RI.

LOCATION: All of Pawtucket

*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

ENTERTAINMENT

Playwright Productions Inc., for license to conduct yearly theatrical performances for year ending 12/31/97, at Elks Auditorium Exchange Street, LIC#1094

MOBILE FOOD VENDOR (RENEWALS)

INDIVIDUAL:

Luis P. Ramos d/b/a Mary Lou’s Ice Cream, Res: 8 Fenner Street, Pawtucket, RI (Ice Cream) LIC#28

LOCATION: All of Pawtucket

 

Joao C. Soares, Res: 162 Ohio Avenue, Providence, RI, (Food) LIC#

LOCATION: Weeden & Conant Streets.

 

Anthony S. Walsh d/b/a Spike & Co, Res: N. Bend Street, Pawtucket, RI (Food) LIC#3

LOCATION: 111 India Street.

BUSINESS:

Norm Catering, 77 Rosemont Avenue, Pawtucket, RI (Food) LIC#16

 

DRIVER - Daniel M. Brooks, Res: 90 Vine Street,

Pawtucket, RI.

LOCATION: All of Pawtucket

PUBLIC LAUNDRY

George H. Braun d/b/a Surety Laundry (transfer from Purity Laundry Inc.) 11 Gill Avenue, LIC#A055

SUNDAY SALES (FIRST CLASS) NEW

Bradford Berube d/b/a Maple House, 220 Barton Street, Pawtucket, RI, LIC#435

*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:

Vincent D’Angelo - $3.00

Sandra J. Fratantuono - $850.00

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT AND REFERRED LEVAL DEPARTMENT FOR FURTHER REVIEW:

Claim of Jacqueline R. Conlon, in the amount of $2, 695.90.

Claim of Eleen Crawley, by Nationwide Insurance, in the amount of $2, 813.69.

Claim of Captain David Holden, in the amount of $1,390.30.

Claim of Celesta Inocencio, in the amount of $186.00.

Claim of Irene Klufas & Mark Tkach by Natural Guardian Lydia Klufas, by their attorney, Robert J. Dumouchel, Esq., in no amount specified.

Claim of Heather J. Macqueen, in the amounts of $410.44, $20.00 and $253.59.

Claim of Michele Mallozzi, by her attorney, Vincent A. DeCesare, Esq.

Claim of Norma Palmer, by her attorney Forrest C. Crooks, in no amount specified.

Claim of David P. Tartagli & Wendy G. Turenne, by their attorney Mark B. Decof, Esq., in the amount of $1,000,000.00.

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 Joao Fernandes, minor/Michelle Maurice, in the amount of $557.25.

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED CLAIMANT TO CONTACT PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD:

Claim of Kevin T. Barker, by his attorney Douglas B. Weilding, Esq., in no amount specified.

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED:

Claim of Cidalia R. DePina, in the amount of $340.00.

Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Butler, the meeting is adjourned at seven seven o’clock p. m.

December 20, 1996 - Regular City Council Session
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