City Council, September 25, 1996.
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, September 25, 1996, at eight fifty-seven o’clock p.m. All the members are present and President Barry presides.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONTINUE THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT NINE TWENTY-SEVEN O’CLOCK PM.
The reading of the records of September 11, 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 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 Senator Eleanor C. Sasso, Chairwoman, State Traffic Commission, Department of Transportation, to thank her for the letter dated September 6, 1996, regarding pedestrian signals at Newport Avenue and Cottage Street.
The Council would also like some information regarding the ongoing project that she mentioned, by the Department of Transportation, on the design for Newport Avenue. Specifically, they would like to know what that project entails and what the timetable is for completion of the project.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilors Moran and Butler, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Jack Rahill, Finance Director and Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to ask that they get in touch with Jean DeWitt, Chairperson for the Steamboat Festival, and demand receipts for the $5000 that the city donated to the festival.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Butler, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Jack Rahill, Director of Finance, to ask that he prepare criteria that people must comply with in order to receive money from the city for public celebrations.
The Council is also asking that, in the future, no checks be cut for public celebrations until the services are rendered, and then the checks can be sent to the vendors who provided the services or the goods that were used.
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 William Mulholland, Director of Parks and Recreation, regarding the followup on the Slater Park activity center and security issues.
Specifically, the Council was concerned about his response to the motion detectors being in an area which is too large to cover. The Council wanted to be sure that he understands that the motion detectors are to be placed inside the building and not outside the building.
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 FILED on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Larry Walsh, to Pawtucket City Council. (Regarding a system for accountability in the Parks Department)
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 William Mulholland, Director of Parks and Recreation, and Jack Rahill, Finance Director, requesting that they answer the questions Larry Walsh had about bond monies for the carousel and for the park.
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to John J. Barry, III, President of the Pawtucket City Council. (City of Pawtucket - State Enterprise Zones)
THE CLERK IS INSTRUCTED TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 9, 1996, AT 8:00 PM.
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of planning and Redevelopment, to John J. Barry, III, President of the Pawtucket City Council. (Slater Park - Friendship Gardens Improvements)
THE CLERK IS INSTRUCTED TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 9, 1996, AT 8:00 PM.
THE FOLLOWING MATTER WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 11, 1996, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND AFSCME LOCAL 1012 IS RATIFIED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - Councilor Doyle.
(Safe) Contract between the City of Pawtucket and AFSCME Local 1012.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Butler, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Jack Rahill, Finance Director, regarding his letter to the Council about the savings and added cost for the new municipal contract.
Specifically, Councilor Doyle had questions about the language allowing the city to change funding mechanisms for health insurance.
Councilor Doyle would like the following information:
1. How did he arrive at the $1,133,264.00 figure, which is budgeted for 1997?
2. Who will administer the claims for the city, and what will be the cost to administer those claims?
3. What is the limit and deductible on claims?
4. What is the city’s maximum liability?
5. Regarding the third party insurer, who is that insurer? What is the cost for that insurance? And, was it put out to bid?
6. Who was the broker who put this plan together for the city?
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CUTE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Cute, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to William Mulholland, Director of Parks and Recreation, requesting the following information:
1. What is the number of independent contractors hired the last two years to perform work on the grounds in the parks and ballfields in the city?
2. Who were they?
3. Specifically, what work were they hired to do, and what did they do?
4. What was the cost for these contractors?
5. Was this work put out to bid?
6. Would the city save money if they trained city workers to do this work?
Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Dorothy A. Mikaelian d/b/a Global H V M, 258 Pine Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 53, Lots 567, 568, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically, used clothing, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, it taken up:
Speaking in favor are Mr. Richard Mikaelian and Ms. Dorothy A. Mikaelian, 23 Venice Street, Providence, RI.
Mr. Mikaelian owns H.V.M. and recently moved to Pawtucket. He works mostly with denim clothes.
They are starting they own line of work clothes. They will sell used denim clothes.
Ms. Mikaelian is a kindergarten teacher in Providence, who plans to retire soon and she will work in the store during the summer.
Mr. Mikaelian believes that they could have up to 60 employees in five years.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is closed.
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following petition is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Dorothy A. Mikaelian d/b/a Global H V M, 258 Pine Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 53, Lots 567, 568, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically, used clothing. LIC#40210
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 DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Doyle introduces the following two bills from L. M. Fox & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, for services rendered as part of the fiscal year 1996 audit for the City of Pawtucket in the amount of $3,842.50 and $1,570.00.
Upon motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the following two bills are APPROVED for payment on a unanimous voice vote:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Doyle introduces the following petition:
Petition from residents of Walcott Street to have Walcott Street changed to a one-way street from Bloomfield Street to York Avenue with the flow of traffic moving west toward downtown Pawtucket.
Upon motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the following petition is REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, WATER SUPPLY BOARD, CITY ENGINEER, POLICE AND FIRE CHIEFS on a unanimous voice vote.
Petition from residents of Walcott Street to have Walcott Street changed to a one-way street from Bloomfield Street to York Avenue with the flow of traffic moving west toward downtown Pawtucket.
The following ordinance is read for the second time and 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 second 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.
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 11, 1996, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS AGAIN 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 FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
INTELLIGENCE OFFICE (NEW)
Fernando De Brito d/b/a Infocap Agency, 566 Main Street, LIC#1093
SUNDAY SALES (SECOND CLASS) NEW
Norma Markarian and Richard Connors d/b/a Doll’s Boutique, 791 Central Avenue, LIC#20281
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Raymond Mathieu - $132.00
Claire R. Medeiros - $3,450.90/3,625.14
Denise Servoss - $100,000.00
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following communication:
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Butler, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk, to Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (City vehicle claims paid)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Vieira, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Ron Leitao, Acting Director of Public Works; Richard E. DeLyon, Chief of Police; Robert Forsher, Fire Chief and Marty Joyce, Personnel Director, requesting that they attend the next meeting of the City Council’s Committee on Claims and Pending Suits, to discuss ways to reduce the number of accidents and the amount of money being paid for claims involving city vehicles.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Rabbitt introduces the following communication:
Upon motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REFERRED TO SEWER DEPARTMENT FOR A RECOMMENDATION on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Edward D. Wardyga, to Councilor Kevin Rabbitt. (Sewer water backup)
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT AND REFERRED TO THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT FOR FURTHER REVIEW:
Claim of Katherine M. Perkins, in the amount of $230.00
Claim of June Davis, by her Attorney Forrest C. Crooks, Esq., in no amount specified.
Claim of David E. Dufault, in the amount of $923.60/881.61 plus $346.68
Claim of Joseph Gaffney, in the amount of $2,500.00
Claim of Eva Merrifield, in the amount of $188.48
Claim of Lester R. Olson and Eileen M. Moran, by their Attorney
Stephen J. Reid, Jr., Esq., in the amount of $100,000.00
Claim of Kellie Shelton, by her Attorney Charles J. Vucci, Esq., in the amount of $100,000.00
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Cute, the meeting is adjourned at ten forty-one o’clock p.m.