City Council, January 24, 1996.
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, January 24, 1996, at eight thirty eight o’clock p.m. All the members are present and President Barry presides.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC INPUT PERIOD AND TO MEET AS THE BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 8:46 P.M.
The reading of the records of January 10, 1996, is dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Hodge the *Consent Agenda is approved on a unanimous voice vote:
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
**TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN:
COUNCILOR DOYLE LEAVES AT 8:50 PM.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CUTE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Cute introduces the following communication:
M. George Carvalho, 15 Lyon Street, (to fill the unexpired term of Marilyn Shannon McConaghy) Term expires first Monday in January, 2000.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Cute, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following nomination, submitted by His Honor Mayor Robert E. Metivier, for confirmation is READ AND ORDERED FILED and the nomination is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
BOARD OF APPEALS
M. George Carvalho, 15 Lyon Street, (to fill the unexpired term of Marilyn Shannon McConaghy) Term expires first Monday in January, 2000.
COUNCILOR VIEIRA LEAVES AT 8:51 P.M.
COUNCILOR DOYLE RETURNS AT 8:51 P.M.
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge, Moran and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0.
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 Rabbitt, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FIELD.
Communication from Tina Anastopoulos, Senior Consultant, Peat Marwick LLP, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Agreement between KPMG Peat Marwick LLP and City of Pawtucket)
COUNCILOR VIEIRA RETURNS AT 8:53 P.M.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY LEAVES AT 8:54 P.M.
PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE VIEIRA PRESIDES.
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD JANUARY 10, 1996, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS READ AND ORDERED FILED AND THE MOTION TO DENY THE REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR THE PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
Ayes - President Pro-Tempore Vieira, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge, Moran and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Pro-Tempore Vieira, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge, Moran and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Pro-Tempore Vieira, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge, Moran and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0.
COUNCILOR BRAY LEAVES AT 8:58 P.M.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Pro-Tempore Vieira, Councilors Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge, Moran and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0.
COUNCILOR BRAY RETURNS AT 9:00 P.M.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
RESOLUTION AMENDING LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND 43 BROAD STREET INC. D/B/A TIMES SQUARE PARKING (Hours of Operation)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Bray, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to John T. Gannon, Esq., City Solicitor, asking him for a legal opinion on the necessity to re-bid the lease between 43 Broad Street Inc., d/b/a Times Square Parking and City of Pawtucket using the new criteria, which would allow the operator to stay open until 12 Midnight instead of 9:00 p.m.
The Council is concerned that if all the potential bidders had known that the hours of operation would be until midnight, it might effect the bids that were received.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
ORDINANCE MAINTAINING A SPECIAL REVENUE ACCOUNT TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE VITAL STATISTICS SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilors Hodge and Moran, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to prepare a resolution for the next meeting asking the general assembly to delay the implementation date of Public Law 95-190 until January 1, 1998.
PRESIDENT BARRY RETURNS AND PRESIDES AT 9:04 PM.
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
BOWLING (RENEWAL)
Eugene J. Merola Inc. d/b/a Chip’s Bowlarama, 615 Pawtucket Avenue, 24 bowling alleys, Weekdays and Sundays, LIC#1
ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Cape Verdean Community Group requesting permission to extend dance permit until 2:00 AM (no alcohol will be served or provided) Images, Roosevelt Avenue, on Saturday, February 3, 1996, LIC#1000
PIN BALL & AMUSEMENT DEVICES
Joseph Marques d/b/a Boulevard Tap, 2 additional (has 4 machines now) 572 Armistice Boulevard, LIC#70040
PEDDLER LICENSE (RENEWAL)
Northeast Import Inc., 461 Main Street, LIC#1
LOCATION: Corner Newport & Benefit Street
POOL TABLE (RENEWAL)
Boulevard Billiard Club, 508 1/2 Armistice Boulevard, (10) Weekdays & Sundays, LIC#G0005
Cape Verdean American Lounge Inc., 17 Exchange Street, (1) Weekdays & Sundays, LIC#G0008
Country Lounge Inc., d/b/a Tommy’s Lounge, 99 India Street, (2) Weekdays & Sundays, LIC#G0009
Greek Island Inc., d/b/a George’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 109 Newport Avenue, (2) Weekdays & Sundays, LIC#G0036
Happy Hour Club, 404 Benefit Street, (1) Weekdays & Sundays, LIC#G0013
Irish Social Club of RI, 89 Pawtucket Avenue, (1) Weekdays & Sundays, LIC#G0015
Royal Antedeluvian Order of Buffaloes, 532 Lonsdale Avenue, (1) Weekdays & Sundays, LIC#G0021
2nd Ward Independent Club, 409 Cottage Street, (1) Weekdays & Sundays, LIC#G0023
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) NEW
Elena Velez d/b/a El Castillo International Restaurant, 1-3 Garden Street, LIC#402
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)
Mona Mardini & Samer Mardini d/b/a Sandwiches Etc. (formerly Christopher Rooney d/b/a All Star Ice Cream) 171 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC#402
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 Bray, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Communication from Charles W. Wardyga, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Request to withdraw license)
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS STRICKEN FROM THE DOCKET AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
PEDDLER LICENSE (NEW)
Charles W. Wardyga d/b/a Sheperds Catering, Res: 15 Teakwood Drive, Johnston RI. LIC#21
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following licenses:
SUNDAY SALES (FIRST CLASS) NEW
Newport Avenue Donut Inc., d/b/a Dunkin Dunuts, 105 Cedar Street, LIC#20270
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) NEW
Newport Avenue Donut Inc., d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 105 Cedar Street, LIC#00404
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Cute, the following licenses are GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
SUNDAY SALES (FIRST CLASS) NEW
Newport Avenue Donut Inc., d/b/a Dunkin Dunuts, 105 Cedar Street, LIC#20270
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) NEW
Newport Avenue Donut Inc., d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 105 Cedar Street, LIC#00404
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Christopher Gautreau - $2,085.60/1,411.45
Robert O. Lagerstrom - $90.23
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Cute, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Richard E. DeLyon, Chief of Police and Michael Burns, Traffic Engineer, requesting that they investigate the traffic situation at the intersection of Weeden Street and Lonsdale Avenue. Specifically, Councilor Vieira is concerned about traffic bottle-necking at this intersection during rush hours in the morning and in the afternoon.
The Council would also like any recommendations that they may have to correct this problem.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Cute, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to William F. Bundy, Director of Rhode Island Department of Transportation, to ask for an update on the Conant Street bridge in Pawtucket. The Council wants to know when they expect to begin repairs on it.
The Council noted that a similar bridge in Woonsocket is being restored with the help of Congressman Kennedy and they are asking that similar action be taken on the bridge here in Pawtucket.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Cute, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Patrick J. Kennedy, United States Representative, regarding the Conant Street bridge in Pawtucket. The Council noted that this bridge is similar to one in Woonsocket that was restored with his help. The Council is requesting similar assistance to move along the restoration of the Conant Street bridge as well.
PRESIDENT BARRY SUBMITS TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE RECORD, THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
| ANIMAL CONTROL COMMITTEE | FIREWORKS COMMITTEE |
| Chair Mary E. Bray David P. Moran Susan Cute | Chair William D. Vieira Chris Butler Susan Cute |
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| CEMETERIES COMMITTEE | LICENSE COMMITTEE |
| Chair Thomas E. Hodge Chris Butler Susan Cute | Chair David P. Moran Mary E. Bray Thomas E. Hodge |
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| CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE | ORDINANCE COMMITTEE |
| Chair Mary E. Bray Kevin J. Rabbitt Thomas E. Hodge | Chair Thomas E. Hodge Susan Cute Mary E. Bray |
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| CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS | PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE |
| Chair David P. Moran Mary E. Bray William E. Vieira | Chair James E. Doyle Mary E. Bray William E. Vieira |
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| ENERGY COMMITTEE | RECREATION COMMITTEE |
| Chair Mary E. Bray William E. Vieira Thomas E. Hodge | Chair Kevin J. Rabbitt James E. Doyle William D. Vieira |
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| ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION | SNOW REMOVAL COMMITTEE |
| Chair David P. Moran Chris Butler Thomas E. Hodge | Chair Mary E. Bray David P. Moran Chris Butler |
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| FINANCE COMMITTEE | PARKS COMMISSION SUB COMMITTEE |
| Chair James E. Doyle William D. Vieira Chris Butler | Three At-Large Councilors Chair Thomas E. Hodge |
AD HOC COMMITTEES
| AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE | SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION/ DARE FUND |
| Councilor David Moran 4 Members of the Public Sector | Chair P. Moran Mary E. Bray William D. Vieira |
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| ABANDONED PROPERTIES | COMMITTEE TO STUDY ILLEGAL APARTMENT UNITS |
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| Chair Thomas E. Hodge Mary E. Bray David P. Moran | Chair William D. Vieira Mary E. Bray Chris Butler |
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION TASK FORCE
Chris Butler will be the City Council Representative
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Moran, the meeting is adjourned at nine eleven o’clock p.m.