City Council, April 9, 1997.
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, April 9, 1997, at eight o'clock p.m. All the members are present except Councilor Rabbitt and President Barry presides.
The reading of the records of March 19, 1997, 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 RESOLUTION WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD MARCH 19, 1997, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE PASSING OF DONAT E. VALLIERE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE PASSING OF DONAT E. VALLIERE.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILORS DOYLE AND BRAY.
Councilors Doyle and Bray present the resolution entitled, ARESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE PASSING OF DONAT E. VALLIERE@ to Annett Valliere and Irene Dupont, the widow and daughter of Donat E. Valliere.
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
A. Communication from Chief DeLyon, Chief of Police, to Pawtucket City Council. (1996 Annual Report)
B. Communication from Steven R. Johnson, Lt., Fire Prevention Officer, to William Mulholland, Director of Parks and Recreation. (Outdoor burning at Slater Park)
C. Communication from David Clemente, Chairman of the Charter Review Commission, to Pawtucket City Council. (Introduction)
D. 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. (Domenic Mazza Auto Repair and Sales)
E. Communication from Joseph Roque, Purchasing Agent, to Pawtucket City Council. (Emergency Purchase Authorizations/March)
F. Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Slater Park Projects)
**G. Communication from Jack T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to Councilor James E. Doyle. (FOP Arbitration Costs)
**TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES JEFFREY GREER, CHIEF OF LEGAL SERVICES AT THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS REGULATION, AND HEARING OFFICER FOR LIQUOR MATTERS.
Mr. Greer states that the General Assembly abolished the liquor control administrator=s position and gave all the powers of that position to the Department of Business Regulation. He notes that the director of the department delegates many duties for oversight of different industries to others, including liquor matters to him. He is accountable directly to the Director of Business Regulations.
Mr. Greer states that in reviewing decisions of the local boards, he looks for all facts underlying the decisions of those boards. He looks to be sure that all witnesses are available for cross examination, and he looks for consistency on sanctions for different infractions. He states that it is not an absolute, because each case is different; however, if the sanction on one case is inconsistent with similar cases, then the Board should explain, on the record, in depth, why the difference in the sanction.
Upon questioning from Councilor Vieira, Mr. Greer states that the B License may be too broad, and there are good arguments for splitting it up into different types of licenses.
Upon questioning from Councilor Hodge, Mr. Greer states that the hearing is de novo, which means it is a brand new hearing, but he can consider the record from the city if all witnesses were available for cross examination.
Also upon questioning from Councilor Hodge, he notes that the Director of Business Regulation can reverse the decision of the hearing officer. If he does so, he must put in writing the reasons for the reversal.
Upon questioning from Councilor Cute, Mr. Greer states that he does look at statewide consistency as one consideration for deciding on sanctions. He also notes that he can accept heresay evidence and other evidence not accepted in Superior Court, but it must be evidence which is reasonable to consider. He notes that on the major points of evidence, he wants to have the witnesses present to testify before him, and not just rely on the record of the Board.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES AT EIGHT FIFTY-SIX O=CLOCK P.M. TO CONDUCT THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCE.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT EIGHT FIFTY-SEVEN O=CLOCK P.M.
Communication from William Mulholland, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, to City Council Ordinance Committee. (Pawtucket Slaterettes - request to use vendor) is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND A COPY IS FORWARDED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE.
Communication from William Mulholland, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, to City Council Properties Committee. (Leasing Dasher Board Space at Arena) is REFERRED TO THE PROPERTY COMMITTEE.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Butler, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to William T. Noonan, Public Safety Director, to ask if the city has money budgeted for the Riverfront Project. If so, how much is budgeted, and how much has been spent to date.
Communication from Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Re-dedicate Novelty Park on Johnson Street in honor of Mr. Joseph A. Ayotte) is REFERRED TO THE PROPERTY COMMITTEE
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BUTLER.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Butler introduces the following resolutions:
Upon motion made by Councilor Butler, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following resolutions are read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE of Gary J. Verduchi d/b/a Woodlawn Sunoco (previously Luis Verduchi, d/b/a Woodlawn Sunoco) 75 Mineral Spring Avenue, Tax Assessor=s Plat 45, Lot 399, to keep a shop for repairing automobiles, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
There are no speakers.
The hearing is closed.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following petition is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE of Gary J. Verduchi d/b/a Woodlawn Sunoco (previously Luis Verduchi, d/b/a Woodlawn Sunoco) 75 Mineral Spring Avenue, Tax Assessor=s Plat 45, Lot 399, to keep a shop for repairing automobiles. LIC#80220
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Acting Mayor Benton W. Keene, III, Mayor of Attleboro, regarding continued complaints on the Pascale Block Company property, especially regarding a large pile of rubble near the Pawtucket line. The neighborhood is concerned about rodents and other problems emanating from that pile.
Councilor Moran is asking if the town has made arrangements to have that pile removed, and if at all possible, could it be done within the next 30 days. If not, the Council would like to know why not.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, 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, regarding the condition of the Slater Park tennis courts.
The Council would like to know if he has checked the courts for cracks, and if he is intending to request bids this spring for a company to come in and fill in any cracks on the courts.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hodge, 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 contact him regarding the street in front of 86 Wendall Street in Pawtucket.
Councilor Moran noted that due to a drainage pipe problem, the city had to tear up the street and the property owner is complaining that the blacktop at the end of his driveway is in disrepair. The Council would like Mr. Leitao to go out and take a look at that area and to make any repairs which are necessary.
Petitions for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND CLASS AB SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Andrade L & L Sunoco Co. d/b/a L & L Sunoco (100% change of ownership) 736 Broadway, Tax Assessor=s Plat 5 Lot 489, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobile parts, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is Antonio Loureiro, 109 Booth Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, and Jose M. Paiva, 43B Water Street, Attleboro, MA.
Mr. Loureiro states that he owns the property.
Mr. Paiva states that this is a brand new business for him in this country.
Mr. Loureiro states that due to his illness, he can=t run the business anymore.
Mr. Paiva will run the business himself. There will be no selling cars and no painting.
The hours will be 6:00 am - 8:00 pm, for gas sales, Monday thru Friday and until 4:30 for repairs. He will be open half a day on Saturday.
There are no other speakers.
The hearing is closed.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following petitions are APPROVED with the current stipulation in force, on a unanimous voice vote:
*STIPULATION.
1. No vehicles for sale on the premises at all.
Petitions for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND CLASS AB SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Andrade L & L Sunoco Co. d/b/a L & L Sunoco (100% change of ownership) 736 Broadway, Tax Assessor=s Plat 5 Lot 489, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobile parts. LIC#30221 #40222
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Doyle introduces the following communication:
Communication from Leo H. Fox, Certified Public Accountants, to Councilor James Doyle, Finance Committee Chairman. (Change in scope of audit services and audit fee in the amount of $13,213.00)
Upon motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Butler, the following communication is REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Leo H. Fox, Certified Public Accountants, to Councilor James Doyle, Finance Committee Chairman. (Change in scope of audit services and audit fee in the amount of $13,213.00)
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Bray introduces the following communication:
Communication from Ronald J. Leitao, Acting Director of Public Works, to members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Blizzard of April 1, 1997)
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Butler, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Communication from Ronald J. Leitao, Acting Director of Public Works, to members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Blizzard of April 1, 1997)
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, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF SECTION 26-3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET (1996) (Warrants by the Police Court)
COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY LEAVES AT 9:58 P.M.
PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE VIEIRA PRESIDES.
THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCE.
1. Section 365-1 (a) Definitions
Change (5) as follows:
(5) Grantor. The city of Pawtucket as represented by the Mayor, and City Council or its designee their designees.
2. Section 365-2 Grant of Franchise
Change (1) Grant. Paragraph 3 as follows:
Any telecommunications system located in the streets and public rights-of-way on the effective date of this chapter, shall obtain a franchise from the city, pursuant to section 28.1-9 of this chapter within one hundred and twenty (120) days, unless such time frame is extended by the city.
3. Section 365-14 Transfer of ownership or control
Change (6) as follows:
(6) Signatory requirement. Any approval by the city of transfer of worship ownership or control shall be contingent upon the prospective transferee becoming a signatory to the franchise agreement.
4. Add Section 365-34 Revenue Distributions.
Section 365-34 Revenue Distributions.
All revenues received by the City as a result of the Telecommunications Ordinance shall be utilized as follows:
(A) 50% of those revenues shall be deposited into the City=s General Fund.
(B) 50% of those revenues shall be deposited into a separate Fund Account entitled Building Maintenance Account. The funds in the building maintenance account shall be used for the repair and maintenance of City owned properties.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Bray, the AMENDMENTS to the ordinance entitled ATELECOMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCE@ are PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Pro-Tempore Vieira, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge and Moran.
Noes - 0.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY RETURNS AND PRESIDES AT 10:02 P.M.
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 Vieira.
Noes - 0.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCE. AS AMENDED
THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT WHICH IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 1499 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET REGARDING THE USE OF PUBLIC PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS. (Grassy Areas)
Section 1. Chapter 1499, section 1, subsection (d) of the ordinances of the City of Pawtucket shall be amended to read as follows:
(d) No person shall operate any motorized vehicle, including automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, mopeds, minibikes, dirtbikes on any trail, walkway, grassy area, or in any other area where motorized vehicles are prohibited. Any person violating the provisions of this subsection shall be subject to a fine of not more than two hundred dollars ($200.00).
Section 2. Chapter 1499, section 1, subsection (d) of the ordinances of the City of Pawtucket shall be amended so that the following is added:
(d)(I) No person shall park any motorized vehicles, including automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, mopeds, minibikes, dirtbikes on any trail, walkway, grassy areas, or in any other area where motorized vehicles are prohibited. Any person refusing to move said vehicles or who returns to a prohibited area on the same day shall be subject to a $25.00 fine. All fines collected for this violation shall be deposited into the Slater Park Picnic Fees Trust and Agency Account.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon final passage.
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 William Mulholland, Director of Parks and Recreation, and Ralph Mangiante, Acting Director of Finance, regarding the ordinance entitled AORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 1499 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET REGARDING THE USE OF PUBLIC PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS (Grassy areas)@ which was laid on the table pending a response to this communication from Mr. Mulholland and Mr. Mangiante.
The Council had questions about the Slater Park Picnic Fees Trust and Agency account, specifically what that account is for, how much is in it, where the money comes from that goes into it, who controls that account, and where it is in the budget?
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES ARE REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
ORDINANCE ENTITLED FIELD USE MAINTENANCE FUND.
ORDINANCE ENTITLED RECORDING OF SALE OR TRANSFER DOCUMENTS OF MOBIL OR MANUFACTURED HOMES -- PENALTIES.
THE FOLLOWING LICENSES WERE LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD MARCH 19, 1997, AND ARE AGAIN TAKEN UP AND ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP LICENSE (RENEWAL)
*Dominic Mazza d/b/a Dominic Mazza Auto Repair and Sales, 284 Keyon Avenue, LIC#30210
SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE (CLASS AB) RENEWAL
*Dominic Mazza d/b/a Dominic Mazza Auto Repair & Sales, 284 Kenyon Avenue, LIC#40208
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP LICENSES (ALL RENEWALS)
Jeovany Calero and Abel A. Fuerte d/b/a J & J Auto Repair, 511 Broadway, LIC#30127
Dorman=s Auto Sales & Service Inc., 441 Prospect Street, LIC#30032
E P Fournier & Co. Inc., d/b/a Fournier Jeep/Eagle, 939 Newport Avenue, LIC#30044
PEDDLER LICENSE (RENEWALS)
Heskay J. Olufowabi, Res: 5 Dix Avenue, Pawtucket, RI (Ice Cream) LIC#29
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
Raymond J. Peloquin, Res: 430 Carter Avenue, Pawtucket, RI (Ice Cream) LIC#53
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES (CLASS A) ALL RENEWALS
Dorman=s Auto Sales & Service Inc., 441 Prospect Street, LIC#40031
Dorman=s Auto Sales & Service Inc., d/b/a Dorman=s Auto Sales Annex, 124 Beverage Hill Avenue, LIC#40189
SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE (CLASS AB) RENEWAL
E P Fournier & Co. Inc., d/b/a Fournier Jeep/Eagle, 939 Newport Avenue, LIC#40042
SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE (CLASS B) RENEWAL
Scarborough Faire Inc., 587 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC#40089
SUNDAY SALES (FIRST CLASS) RENEWALS
Antonio Garcia & Antonio DaCosta d/b/a Pawtucket Fish Market, 593 Weeden Street, Unit 10, LIC#20039
Alves Service Station d/b/a Sunoco Food Mart, 79 School Street, LIC#20002
S. Mario Inc. d/b/a Mario=s Mini Mart, 620 Prospect Street, LIC#20244
SUNDAY SALES (SECOND CLASS) RENEWALS
Renee I. Lemieux d/b/a Jungle Junction, 112 Middle Street, LIC#20105
Rodrigo Velez d/b/a La Casa Del Perfume, 320 West Avenue, LIC#20004
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS DENIED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
PEDDLER LICENSE
BUSINESS
The Juice Oasis, 47 South Street, Pawtucket, RI (Ice Cream) LIC#52
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
John A. Larkin, 1736 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA
Francis Finnegan, 47 South Street, Pawtucket, RI
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CUTE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Cute, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the Clerk is instructed to advise the applicant for the peddler license for The Juice Oasis to contact Chief DeLyon regarding the application for the license.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Bray introduces the following license:
ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Portuguese Continental Union, 566 Smithfield Avenue, for license to conduct Fund Raiser Dinner Dance at St. Edward Church, Weeden Street, on Saturday April 12, 1997, from 7:00 p.m. to midnight. LIC#1053M
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following license is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Portuguese Continental Union, 566 Smithfield Avenue, for license to conduct Fund Raiser Dinner Dance at St. Edward Church, Weeden Street, on Saturday April 12, 1997, from 7:00 p.m. to midnight. LIC#1053M
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Francis & Janina Babiec - $2,077.45
Jean L. Bruno - $317.55/237.00
Scott Ethier - No amount specified
Maria Ferreira - $307.55
New England CRINC Rhode Island & MRF - $1,345.00
Nicholas Pessoa - $848.29
Eugene J. Preneta - $237.09
Timothy Ruel/Integon Insurance - No amount specified
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL, VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
Claim of Daniel Desrochers, in the amount of $106.00
Claim of Normand R. Heroux, in the amount of $1,268.78
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 Susan A. Byrne, in the amount of $871.49
Claim of Germaine Greene, by Attorney Brian R. Cunna, Esq., in the amount of $100,000.00
Claim of Soundstage Audio, in the amount of $800.00
Claim of Noelia Soares, in the amount of $53.05
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE DENIED:
Claim of Joshua Brothers, by Met P & C, in no amount specified.
Claim of Lillian Choches, by Attorney Paul V. Gallegly, Esq., in the amount of $100,000.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED - CLAIMANT TO CONTACT PAWTUCKET SCHOOL DEPARTMENT:
Claim of Michelle Maurice, by Attorney Richard G. Galli, Esq., in the amount of $50,000.00
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vieira introduces the following communication:
Communication from John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (McCoy Stadium lease)
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Butler, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Communication from John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (McCoy Stadium lease)
COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY APPOINTS COUNCILOR DOYLE TO MEET WITH JACK GANNON, CITY SOLICITOR, AND MICHAEL CASSIDY, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND REDEVELOPMENT ON THE MCCOY STADIUM LEASE.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vieira introduces the following communication:
Communication from Gerald L. Faella, President, Cala Fruit Distributors, Inc., to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Purchase city property)
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Butler, the following communication is REFERRED TO THE PROPERTY COMMITTEE:
Communication from Gerald L. Faella, President, Cala Fruit Distributors, Inc., to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Purchase city property)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vieira introduces the following communication:
Communication from Richard E. DeLyon, Chief of Police, to John J. Barry, III, President of the Pawtucket City Council. (Parking violation fines /D.A.R.E. Program)
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Butler, the following communication is REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND SUBSTASE ABUSE PREVENTION COMMITTEE on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Richard E. DeLyon, Chief of Police, to John J. Barry, III, President of the Pawtucket City Council. (Parking violation fines/D.A.R.E. Program)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vieira introduces the following communication:
Communication from Terri Bisson, Co-Chair, Rhode Island Earth Day Committee, to City Clerk. (Earth Day resolution)
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Butler, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and the Clerk is instructed to prepare the requested resolution.
Communication from Terri Bisson, Co-Chair, Rhode Island Earth Day Committee, to City Clerk. (Earth Day resolution)
CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vieira introduces the following communication:
Communication from Lori Paquette, Senior Secretary, Save the Leroy Committee, to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Leroy Theater)
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Butler, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and the Clerk is instructed to invite Ms. Paquette, to a pre-council meeting on April 23, 1997, on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Lori Paquette, Senior Secretary, Save the Leroy Committee, to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Leroy Theater)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Butler, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Yokasta Suero, Local Programming Producer, Cox Communications, regarding the sound system for the City Council meetings which are televised on Channel 13 in Pawtucket. Council President Barry noted that the people at home are having a great deal of trouble hearing the Council meetings on their television sets, and he wants to know what can be done to improve the quality of the sound.
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 Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to ask him for a listing of all spaces available in the city that would be large enough for athletic fields. Councilor Hodge made a promise to try to help find space for new athletic fields to the people who wanted to use the Slater Park Zoo area for that purpose.
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 John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to ask if the city has taken title to the mill building on Conant Street, which burned down not too long ago.
The Councilor noted that there was a large expense by the city to make that property safe and he wants to know what we are doing to safeguard our investment in that property.
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 Kevin Shea, Executive Director of the Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency, regarding the Moshassuck Valley property.
Councilor Vieira noted that while driving past the property, the U-STORE-IT buildings seem to have eliminated all access to that portion of the Moshassuck Valley property which the PRA still owns. Councilor Vieira wants to know if there is still access to that portion of the property, or has it been permanently cut off.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Cute, the meeting is adjourned at ten thirty o=clock p.m.