City Council, September 11, 1996.
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, September 11, 1996, at eight seven o’clock p.m. All the members are present and President Barry presides.
The reading of the records of August 21, 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:
**TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN:
Communication from Robert Halpin, Attorney, to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Extended hours for Rhode Island Custom Cycles) which was scheduled for a hearing at this time, it taken up:
Speaking in favor is Robert Halpin, Attorney, 75 Park Place, Pawtucket, RI.
Mr. Halpin states that Rhode Island Custom Cycles is located on Dunnell Lane and sells mostly motorcycle parts.
The license holder wants the hours extended two hours each day, until 8:00 p.m. on weekdays and 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays. They need the hours because the customers are working people who have trouble getting there by 6:00 p.m. during the week.
He states that the cycles are tested during the day, so that it shouldn’t cause much of a problem for the neighbors.
The next speaker is Michael Druin, 54 Melrose Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Mr. Druin states that they open at 10:00 a.m. It is a full time job, and he has no other employees. He tries to accommodate his customers by delivering motorcycles and picking them up because he has to be closed so early. He doesn’t test drive cycles after 5:00 p.m. He understands the concerns of the neighbors. He does not believe that it is fair to assume that all the cycles being heard in that area are related to his establishment.
Speaking in opposition is Ronald Ferrara, 296 Rhode Island Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Mr. Ferrara states that there is too much activity behind his property now. It is an overkill situation. He does not believe that RI Custom Cycles is utilizing their hours now, so he doesn’t know why they need additional hours.
There are no other speakers.
The hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Rabbitt introduces the following petition:
Upon motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Butler, the following petition is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Petition from residents of Rhode Island Avenue to the Pawtucket City Council. (Opposed to the granting to extended hours to R.I. Custom Cycles)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
Upon motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Butler, the following communciation is LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote.
Communication from Robert Halpin, Attorney, to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Extend hours for Rhode Island Custom Cycles)
THE COUNCIL RECESSES AT EIGHT TWENTY-THREE O’CLOCK P.M. TO TAKE UP PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE FOLLOWING:
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - (PUBLIC UTILITY USE - COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS ANTENNA).
HISTORIC CORE SLATER PARK.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT NINE FORTY-SEVEN O’CLOCK P.M.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BUTLER.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Butler, seconded by Councilor Doyle, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Jack Rahill, Finance Director, requesting an accounting of the $5000 in the budget for the Steamboat Muster. Specifically, the Council would like to know who received it, what it was used for, and a copy of any and all checks that were cut for the Muster.
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 Ronald J. Leitao, Acting Director of Public Works, to ask that he skin coat as many of the roads as possible this season that were treated with the gravel this year.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY, CHAIR OF THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE.
With majority consent of the Council, the City Property Committee returns the following Communciation with a recommendation that the offer be DECLINED:
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Butler, the City Council DECLINES the offer by the State Department of Transportation to the City of Pawtucket, to purchase surplus state land plat 1173, parcels 154, 155, located on East Street and West Cole Street.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the minutes the meeting held in executive session regarding the contract between the City of Pawtucket and AFSCME Council 1012, are sealed.
Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Howard S. Sperberg d/b/a Pawtucket Pawn Brokers, 261 Main Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 43, Lot 195, (transfer from 69 Exchange Street) to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically, miscellaneous merchandise, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, it taken up:
Speaking in favor is Howard Sperberg, 81 Wampatuck Drive, Canton, MA.
Mr. Sperberg states that he has been in this business for 6 years. He is moving into a larger store, because he has run out of space. There will be no changes in the hours or the operation.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is closed.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Council Cute, the following petition is GRANTED on a unanimous voice.
Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Howard S. Sperberg d/b/a Pawtucket Pawn Brokers, 261 Main Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 43, Lot 195, (transfer from 69 Exchange Street) to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically, miscellaneous merchandise. LIC#40209
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
PAWN SHOP LICENSE
H & B Associates d/b/a Pawtucket Pawn Brokers, 261 Main Street, (previously 69 Exchange Street) Expires one year from date of granting, LIC#1091
THE FOLLOWING LICENSES WERE GRANTED FOR 3 MONTHS AT THE MEETING HELD MAY 22, 1996, AND ARE AGAIN TAKEN UP AND ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AUTO REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES
Petition of Carlos A & Sandra M. Aguilar d/b/a J & B Auto Sales (previously Jose Morales d/b/a J & B Auto Sales) 192 Pine Street. LIC#30205 & #40205
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS TAKEN UP:
Barbara Sokoloff, Executive Director, Public Buildings Authority; Michael Woika, P.E., Chief Engineer, Pawtucket Water Supply Board; and Karen Grande, Attorney from Tillinghast, Licht & Semenoff discuss the resolution.
Ms. Sokoloff introduces a report which is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CUTE.
Councilor Cute moves the question. Upon motion made by Councilor Cute, seconded by Councilor Butler, the QUESTION IS MOVED on a unanimous voice vote.
The following resolution is read and DENIED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - 0.
Noes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLIC BUILDINGS AUTHORITY TO ISSUE ADDITIONAL BONDS AND NOTES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TEN MILLION DOLLARS ($10,000,000) TO FINANCE IMPROVEMENTS AND RENOVATIONS TO THE PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM.
UPON MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR HODGE, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR RABBITT, THE MEETING IS EXTENDED PAST 11:00 P.M. ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
Ratification of the Contract between the City of Pawtucket and Rhode Island Council 94, AFSCME Local 1012 is LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following entitled resolution:
"Shall Article VI of the City Charter be revised and amended to read as follows 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, commencing with the election cycle in 1998?"
AND REPLACING THE RESOLUTION PASSED AT THE AUGUST 7, 1996, CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - Councilor Hodge.
"Shall Article VI of the City Charter be revised and amended to read as follows 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, commencing with the election cycle in 1998?"
AND REPLACING THE RESOLUTION PASSED AT THE AUGUST 7, 1996, CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Rabbitt introduces the following entitled resolution:
Upon motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Hodge, 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.
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE HISTORIC CORE OF SLATER PARK.
THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT.
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF SECTION 13-11.2 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET 1966. (REFUSE COLLECTION RULES) AS AMENDED
(c) change "covered with two handles," to "have a cover and handles."
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the AMENDMENT to the Ordinance entitled "ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF SECTION 13-11.2 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET 1966. (REFUSE COLLECTION RULES) AS AMENDED" is PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge, Moran and Rabbitt.
Noes - Councilor Vieira.
The following Ordinance is read for the first time AS AMENDED and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge, Moran and Rabbitt.
Noes - Councilor Vieira.
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF SECTION 13-11.2 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET 1966. (REFUSE COLLECTION RULES) AS AMENDED
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 193 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996. (45 day notice)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Vieira, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael J. Woika, P.E., Chief Engineer, Pawtucket Water Supply Board, to ask for a complete accounting of all funds that have been provided through the Public Buildings Authority since its inception; including how much money has been spent, and for what projects; the balance of the money remaining; and an estimated cost to complete the original project that was approved in 1989.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE, CHAIR OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE.
With majority consent of the Council, the Ordinance Committee returns the following ordinance with a recommendation of approval with the following amendments:
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)
Amendments:
(I) Wireless Communications Antenna
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Moran, the AMENDMENTS to the Ordinance entitled "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) is PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
The following Ordinance is read for the first time AS AMENDED 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 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) AS AMENDED.
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Old Slater Mill Association, for license to conduct 75th Anniversary of Old Slater Mill Association, at Slater Mill Historic Site, Roosevelt Avenue & Hodgson Park, on September 21, 1996, from 9:00 am - 10:00 pm LIC#1038M
Petition of N.E. Wrestling Alliance, for license to conduct Wrestling Fund Raiser, at Bobby’s Banquet Hall, 67 Garrity Street, on Friday, September 13, 1996, at 6:00 pm - 12:00 Midnight. LIC#1039M
PIGEON LOFT (RENEWAL)
James Luiz, 163 Division Street, LIC#D0003
PUBLIC LAUNDRY (RENEWAL)
Triangle Cleaners & Tailors Inc., 371 Benefit Street, LIC#A0042
SUNDAY SALES (SECOND CLASS) NEW
George Neville d/b/a Beauty Works, 50 Ann Mary Street, LIC#20280
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)
Browsur Inc. d/b/a Olly’s Pizza (transfer from Nicholas Markopoulos & Georgios Avramidis d/b/a Olly’s Pizza, 148 Broad Street, LIC#428
Fai Yeung d/b/a China Star (previous owners George Pedro & Michael Pelosi d/b/a Cam’s Roast Beef) 560 Broadway, LIC#427
*THE FOLLOWING BOND IS APPROVED, SURETY NAMED IS ACCEPTED:
Pawtucket Pawn Brokers, surety - Western Surety Company
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Harriet Bellini - $150.00/285.00
Robert Crausman - $7,013.14
Allan Ferraro - No amount specified
Ken Haggard - $75.99
Frances D. Jardine - $4,559.44
Roland W. Lemoi - $558.00
Christina Maimoni - $60,000.00
Audrey J. McCabe - No amount specified
Maureen E. McElroy - $2,809.90
Pawtucket Firefighters Independent Union - $2,114.28
David E. Schwamb - $1,294.55
COUNCILOR BARRY STEPS DOWN AT 11:27 PM.
PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE VIEIRA PRESIDES AT 11:27 PM.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Barry introduces the following communication:
Communication from John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Emergency Ordinance re: Trespass and Vandalism for Slater Park)
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the following communication is REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE on a unanimous voice vote.
Communication from John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Emergency Ordinance re: Trespass and Vandalism for Slater Park)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Barry introduces the following communication:
Communication from Sandra Reeves, President, Pawtucket Community Police Athletic League, Inc., to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Commercial Lease/Pawtucket Community Police Athletic League, Inc.)
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following communication is REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Sandra Reeves, President, Pawtucket Community Police Athletic League, Inc., to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Commercial Lease/Pawtucket Community Police Athletic League, Inc.)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Barry introduces the following entitled Ordinance:
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following ordinance is REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE on a unanimous voice vote.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCE.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Barry introduces the following communication:
Communication from Richard E. Frechette, President, Quality Rental, to Chairman John J. Barry, III. (Inventory Taxes)
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following communication is REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE on a unanimous voice vote.
Communication from Richard E. Frechette, President, Quality Rental, to Chairman John J. Barry, III. (Inventory Taxes)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Barry introduces the following communication and petition:
Communication and petition from Ashley L. Gunn and the residents of Dryden Avenue. (Residents only parking signs)
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following communication and petition are REFERRED TO MICHAEL BURNS, TRAFFIC ENGINEER AND THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, on a unanimous voice vote.
Communication and petition from Ashley L. Gunn and the residents of Dryden Avenue. (Residents only parking signs)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Barry introduces the following communication:
Communication from Thomas F. Lewis, Jr., to Mayor Robert E. Metivier. (Renaming the East Pawtucket Industrial Highway as George R. Bennett Highway)
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Butler, the following communication is REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Thomas F. Lewis, Jr., to Mayor Robert E. Metivier. (Renaming the East Pawtucket Industrial Highway as George R. Bennett Highway)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Barry introduces the following entitled resolution:
"Shall the following sections of the Charter relating to Trustees of Public Libraries be revised as indicated: 3-705 to alter the terms of the Trustees of the Public Libraries; 4-1500 to grant the trustees all of the authority approved by State Law and the City Council?"
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, 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, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
"Shall the following sections of the Charter relating to Trustees of Public Libraries be revised as indicated: 3-705 to alter the terms of the Trustees of the Public Libraries; 4-1500 to grant the trustees all of the authority approved by State Law and the City Council?"
COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY PRESIDES AT 11:42 PM.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Richard E. DeLyon, Chief of Police, to inform him of the escalating problems in the Fairlawn area regarding loitering, vandalism, gangs, and other youth related criminal activities.
The Council is requesting that the police strictly enforce the curfew ordinance, especially in that area of the city, and that he or a designee develop a plan on how the neighbors and businesses can work with the police to help remedy these problems that are afflicting this section of the city.
Councilor Vieira would like to be informed when the plan is completed, so he may set up a neighborhood meeting where this plan will be presented.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
1. KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, $11,500
Upon motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Moran, the Council approves the bid of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, in the amount of $11,500, for Supplemental Pension Valuation Services, Police and Fire Department Pension Plan, City of Pawtucket, RI.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE, CHAIR OF THE AD HOC PARKS COMMISSION SUB COMMITTEE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, because of the disagreements between parties involved in preparing a plan for the former Slater Park Zoo, the Ad Hoc Parks Commission Sub Committee will work to take the several proposals and prepare a single plan for the zoo area by the first meeting in November.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vieira introduces the following communication:
Communication from Lawrence J. Walsh, to John J. Barry, III, President of the Pawtucket City Council. (Requesting two meeting format for public hearings)
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Butler, the following communication is REFERRED TO AN AD HOC COMMITTEE appointed by Council President Barry, with Councilor Cute, as Chair, and Councilors Butler & Bray as members, to review the communciation from Mr. Walsh and make recommendations back to the full Council.
Communication from Lawrence J. Walsh, to John J. Barry, III, President of the Pawtucket City Council. (Requesting two meeting format for public hearings)
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Butler, the meeting is adjourned at eleven forty-seven o’clock p.m.