City Council, August 20, 1997.
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, August 20, 1997, at twelve four o'clock p.m. All the members are present except Councilors Moran and Rabbitt and President Barry presides.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONTINUE THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT TWELVE THIRTEEN O=CLOCK P.M.
The reading of the records of August 6, 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 COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
A. Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Slater Park - Cobblestone Curbing)
D. Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, to Council President John J. Barry, III, and City Council members. (76 East Street)
E. Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, to Council President John J. Barry, III, and City Council members. (22 & 24 Belmore Drive)
F. Communication from Dawn M. McCormick, Registrar, Board of Canvassers & Registrations, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk. (Informational sessions on the new voting equipment)
G. Communication from George W. Johnson, to Council President John J. Barry, III, and Pawtucket City Council. (New Millennium Park)
H. Communication from Joan M. Mowry, Town Clerk, Town of North Smithfield, to all cities and towns. (Support for the Quonset access road and third rail improvement program - resolution)
I. Communication from John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk. (Legal opinion - sidewalk vending machines)
J. Communication from John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to Councilor Kevin J. Rabbitt. (Status report on 559 Beverage Hill Avenue & 67 Gloria Street)
K. Communication from David L. Quinn, II, Tax Assessor, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk. (Revaluation Project)
L. Communication from Ronald J. Leitao, Acting Director of Public Works, to Pawtucket City Council. (Doran Drive)
M. Communication from Ronald J. Leitao, Acting Director of Public Works, to Pawtucket City Council. (Sewer backup problem, Brian J. Cote and Kathleen A. Cote)
N. Communication from Ronald J. Leitao, Acting Director of Public Works, to Pawtucket City Council. (Water problem on Lee Street)
O. Communication from Ronald J. Leitao, Acting Director of Public Works, to Pawtucket City Council. (Cobblestone curbing around Slater Park Pond)
P. Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, to Council President John J. Barrry, III, and Council members. (Vacant Abandon Housing Report)
B. Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to members of the Pawtucket City Council. (McCoy Stadium) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BUTLER.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Butler, seconded by Councilor Vieira, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, asking what provisions are being made for the school athletic teams for the use of fields while McCoy Stadium is being renovated, and while the fields around the stadium are being replaced.
Specifically:
1. Where is the new location of the softball field?
2. Where is the new location of the soccer field?
3. Where is the new location of the regulation baseball field?
4. When will all of this be accomplished?
C. Communication from Martin E. Joyce, Director of Personnel, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk. (List of employees who have been hired since the inception of the residency rule of July 1, 1995) 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 Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Richard E. DeLyon, Chief of Police, requesting that he or his representative, attend a pre-council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 10, 1997. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss implementing a plan to investigate and enforce the residency requirement of employees who have been hired since this rule was adopted.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BUTLER.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Butler, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Save the Park, to reaffirm the City Council=s support for the use of chemicals to remove algae in Slater Pond and Marconi Gardens.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BUTLER.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Butler, 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 and William Mulholland, Director of Parks and Recreation, to submit a report on the effect the chemicals being used to remove the algae in Slater Pond and Marconi Gardens are having
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 William Mulholland, Director of Parks and Recreation and Tom Doucette, Acting Chief Engineer, Water Supply Board, regarding Slater Pond and Marconi Gardens located in Slater Park.
The Council is asking if it is feasible to have these ponds aerated, once they are cleaned out, to help prevent algae problems in the future.
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD AUGUST 6, 1997, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS DENIED BASED ON THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
1. Legal opinion - City could incur liability for any injuries caused by authorizing the placement of a vending machine upon a sidewalk adjacent to a store.
2. Violation Section 351-14- which prohibits signs, products or merchandise which obstruct, hinder, delay or disturb persons walking on the public sidewalk.
Communication from Noor J. Memon, A-1 Copier Inc., to Pawtucket City Council. (Soda machine to be placed on the sidewalk at 76 East Street)
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to Councilor Thomas E. Hodge, and members of the Ad Hoc Abandoned Property Committee. (Central Avenue Acquisition) is REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
Communication from William C. Maaia, Esq., to John Gannon, City Solicitor. (Pawtucket Water Supply Board Plant Operator(s) Position) is REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a the communication to the Board of Certification of Drinking Water Operators, Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water Quality, regarding a vacant water treatment plant operator position at the Pawtucket Water Supply Board. The City of Pawtucket requires that all employees hired since July 1995, be a Pawtucket resident. The Council is requesting a waiver of the provision which requires that an employee be certified within one year which will allow sufficient time to train city residents to fill these Plant Operator(s) positions.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 298 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET (Vandalism of Government Property)
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD AUGUST 6, 1997, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS AGAIN LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE
Donat J. Parenteau d/b/a Steve=s All Phase Auto Center, 476 York Avenue. LIC#30223
THE FOLLOWING LICENSES WERE LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD AUGUST 6, 1997, AND ARE AGAIN TAKEN UP AND ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AUTO REPAIR SHOP AND CLASS AB SECOND HAND SHOP LICENCES
Prime Auto Brokers Inc. d/b/a Prime Auto Brokers, 433 Broadway, (transfer of location from 367 Benefit Street) LIC#30225 & LIC#40231
*STIPULATION
1. No spray painting until the exhaust system is approved by the Fire Department and meets EPA standars.
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD AUGUST 6, 1997, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS DENIED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Alumi Association for license to conduct Dance-A-Thon at 560 Mineral Spring Avenue (previously flea market business) on Saturday, October 4, 1997, from 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 am. LIC#1076
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE WAS GRANTED AT THE MEETING HELD AUGUST 6, 1997, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS GRANTED WITH TIME CHANGE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Portuguese Social Club, Carnival Rides for Children, for license to conduct Annual Picnic & Festival, 131 School Street, (parking lot) on Friday and Saturday, August 22, 23, 1997, from 7:00 pm to 12 Midnight, and Sunday August 24, 1997, from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. LIC#1074M
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following license:
ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Sunlight Auto Sound Inc., 270 Broadway, for license to conduct Auto Sound Equipment Contest, in city owned parking lot across from 270 Broadway, on Saturday, August 23, 1997, from 11:00 am - 6:00 p.m. LIC#1077M
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following License is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Sunlight Auto Sound Inc., 270 Broadway, for license to conduct Auto Sound Equipment Contest, in city owned parking lot across from 270 Broadway, on Saturday, August 23, 1997, from 11:00 am - 6:00 p.m. LIC#1077M
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
BINGO
Howard Rogers Post 25 the American Legion, 25 McCallum Avenue, Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. LIC#C0016
PUBLIC LAUNDRY (RENEWAL)
Linwood E. Doane d/b/a The Washing Well, 906 Main Street, LIC#A0008
*THE FOLLOWING BOND IS APPROVED, SURETY NAMED IS ACCEPTED:
Paul Moskwa d/b/a P.M. Pawn Brokers - surety, Western Surety Company.
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Violette Lemay - $849.50/1,066.50
Vasily Miroshnichenko - $11,699.27
Joseph Nardella - $138.26/140.00
Mary Roy - $208.00
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 Sonya Kieon, in the amount of $1,153.00/785.00
Claim of Edward J. Martin, in the amount of $62.55
Claim of Alfred C. Frechette, in the amount of $230.00/210.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED - CLAIMANT TO CONTACT NARRAGANSETT IMPROVEMENT COMPANY:
Claim of Jane Edwards, in the amount of $300.00/75.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE DENIED:
Claim of Sharon Klutchko, in the amount of $300.00
Claim of Kevin Wildenhain, in the amount of $344.70
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Bray, the meeting is adjourned at twelve thirty-nine o=clock p.m.