January 10, 1996 - Regular City Council Session

City Council, January 10, 1996.

A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, January 10, 1996, at eight twelve o’clock p.m. All the members are present and President Barry presides.

THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO RECONVENE AS THE PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS.

THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 8:45 O’CLOCK P.M.

The reading of the records of December 27, 1995, is dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.

Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Cute the *Consent Agenda is approved on a unanimous voice vote:

THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:

624      B.         Communciation from Joseph Roque, Purchasing Agent, to Pawtucket City Council. (Emergency Purchase orders/December)

028      D.        Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk, to All the Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Rehabilitation Loan Program)

592      F.         Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Sidewalk 50/50 Program)

3          G.        Communication from Dr. Emile M. Chevrette, Superintendent of Schools, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk. (Naming Library for Rosa J. Menkins)

126      A.        Communication from Stephen Durand, Chairman of the Parks Commission, to Mayor Robert E. Metivier. (Lighting at and around the tennis courts at Slater Park) 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 Hodge, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Robert E. Metivier, regarding the letter from Stephen Durand concerning the lights around the tennis courts in Slater Park.

Councilor Rabbitt would like to inform him that the lights are being left on, at his request, to accommodate a walking group which uses the park during the evening. He is requesting that those lights remain on for this purpose.

592      C.        Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to Pawtucket City Council. (Slater Park - Zoo Reuse) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Stephen J. Durand, Chairman of the Pawtucket Parks Commission, regarding the reuse plan for the zoo area of Slater Park.

The Council was concerned after reading the report that the plan covers a lot more than the old zoo area. The Council would like Mr. Durand to inform the public that when they prepare proposals for the public meeting, the only area to be discussed is the fenced in portion of the zoo, which was closed by the city in 1992.

614      E.         Communication from Ronald J. Leitao, Acting Director of Public Works, to Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Snow storm) is 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 Moran, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Ronald J. Leitao, Acting Director of Public Works, to prepare a report card on the performance of the snow plowers on each of the streets in the city. Please include in the listing who the supervisor was that signed off on each of the streets.

In addition, the Council would like a list of all the private contractors who are working for the city as snow plowers; the number of hours each has worked; the amount of money paid to each; the type of vehicles each has, and the areas to which they are assigned.

Communication from William C. Maaia, Esq., Attorney for Water Supply Board, to Mayor Robert E. Metivier. (Residency Requirement Exception) is LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Moran, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to William C. Maaia, Esq., and Michael Woika, Director of Pawtucket Water Supply Board, asking them to attend a pre-council session of the Pawtucket City Council on Wednesday, January 24, 1996, the purpose of this meeting is to discuss the letter from the Mayor requesting waivers for the residency requirement for employees of the Water Supply Board.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Butler, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Robert E. Metivier, requesting his opinion on the Water Supply Board’s request for waivers of the residency rule for their employees.

Mr. Maaia states that he does not fully agree with the city’s position that the Water Supply Board falls under this requirement. The Council would like to know his feelings on this matter.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY STEPS DOWN FROM THE CHAIR AT 9:40 P.M. AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE VIEIRA PRESIDES.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Cute, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to all area Colleges and Universities, asking them to post the availability of teaching positions, both permanent and temporary, in the city of Pawtucket for residents of the city, or people who are willing to move into the city.

Pawtucket has recently ordained a residency requirement for all public employees of the city. The school department is having trouble filling positions, especially for substitute teachers, because of this requirement; therefore, there are several openings available to qualified people.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY PRESIDES AT 9:44 P.M.

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

Raymond F. Hand, 194 Parkside Avenue. Term expires 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, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

WATER SUPPLY BOARD

Raymond F. Hand, 194 Parkside Avenue. Term expires first Monday in January, 2000.

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

JoAnn R. Allen, 28 Belgrade Avenue. Term expires first Monday in January, 2001 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, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

BOARD OF APPEALS

JoAnn R. Allen, 28 Belgrade Avenue. Term expires first Monday in January, 2001.

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

Russell J. Ferland, P.E., 126 Slater Park Avenue. Term expires first Monday in January, 2001 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, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

BOARD OF APPEALS

Russell J. Ferland, P.E., 126 Slater Park Avenue. Term expires first Monday in January, 2001.

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

M. Frances Campbell, 515 Walcott Street. (Term expires first Monday in January, 2001 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, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

M. Frances Campbell, 515 Walcott Street. (Term expires first Monday in January, 2001.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Bray, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Kevin Shea, Executive Director of Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency, requesting the following information on the Peerless building:

1.         Copies of all signed leases with current tenants of the building;

2.         Any leases, as yet unsigned, for tenants who will be moving into the building in the near future;

3.         The cost estimates on the upkeep and maintenance of the building for a one year period;

4.         The rent paid by the Planning Department, both now and just before they left 200 Main Street.

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

Michael Pappas, 15 Gloria Street. Term expires September 12, 2000

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, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

PAWTUCKET REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Michael Pappas, 15 Gloria Street. Term expires September 12, 2000.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE, CHAIR OF THE AD HOC ABANDONED AND SUBSTANDARD HOUSING COMMITTEE.

Councilor Hodge reports on the foreclosure sale by the FDIC on the three buildings the city was authorized to bid on.

61-63 Capitol Street was bought by the city for $1000.00. It has a total of $7805.00 in liens, which are now the responsibility of the city. The appraised value of the property is $30,000.00.

107 Mineral Spring Avenue was bought by Mr. Paul Ondis, from Middleboro, MA, for $1500.00. It has $32,667.00 in liens on it which are now his responsibility, and it was also appraised at $30,000.00.

490-495 Mineral Spring Avenue was bought by the city for $1000.00. It has $9,155.00 in liens on it. It was also appraised at $30,000.00.

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

Wallace B. Gernt, 45 Lafayette Street. Term expires first Monday in January, 2001 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, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

Wallace B. Gernt, 45 Lafayette Street. Term expires first Monday in January, 2001.

The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:

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

Noes - 0.