City Council, January 22, 1997.
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, January 22, 1997, at eight two o'clock p.m. All the members are present except Councilor Cute and President Barry presides.
The reading of the records of January 8, 1997, 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:
A. Communication from Ralph Mangiante, Acting Finance Director, to Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Fiscal period from July 1, 1996, through December 31, 1996)
B. Communciation from Frederick R. Love, Chair of the Historic District Commission, to Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Annual Report)
C. Communication from Joseph Roque, Purchasing Agent, to Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Emergency Purchase Orders/ October, November, December, 1996)
D. Communication from Brian B. Burns, Clerk of Rhode Island Supreme Court, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk. (Providence Teachers Union v. Stephen T. Napolitano - Residency Requirement)
E. Communication from Marilyn J. Kiesel, President of the Town Council, Town of East Greenwich, to Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Secondary and primary education - Resolution)
F. Communication from Cheryl A. Chorney, CMC, Town Clerk, Exeter, to Pawtucket City Council. (Secondary and primary education - Resolution)
G. Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, to Council President John J. Barry, III, and Pawtucket City Council. (Vacant/Abandon House Report)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE, CHAIR OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
COUNCILOR HODGE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR PASSAGE:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 379 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996 (Automobile Repair Shops - fees)
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the following ordinance is read for the first time and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Doyle, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 379 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996 (Automobile Repair Shops - fees)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the following ordinance is brought back from the Ordinance Committee with no action taken by the Committee:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 251 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996. (Junkyards and Junk Dealers)
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the following ordinance is read for the first time and PASSED with the following amendment on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Doyle, Moran Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
Abstains - Councilor Hodge.
Councilor Hodge abstains based on his statement that "Holder of a Second Hand Shop License" (report filed)
AMENDMENT
Section 1, subsection B. add the following at the end of the section:
All licenses for second hand shops may contain one or more classes as defined above, based on what the applicant will be selling. There will be no additional charge for licenses with more than one class designation.
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 251 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996. (Junkyards and Junk Dealers) AS AMENDED
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 Barbara Sokoloff, Executive Director, Pawtucket Public Buildings Authority, requesting that Ms. Sokoloff and the members of the Public Building Authority attend a pre-council session of the Pawtucket City Council, on Wednesday, February 19, 1997. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the leveraging of city property for PBA project bonds.
COUNCILOR VIEIRA LEAVES AT 8:17 O'CLOCK PM.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE, MEMBER OF THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE:
COUNCILOR HODGE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL:
Communciation from Michael Woika, Chief Engineer, Pawtucket Water Supply Board, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Sale of Property on Sneech Pond Road in Cumberland)
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Doyle, Hodge, Moran and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0.
COUNCILOR VIEIRA RETURNS AT 8:19 O'CLOCK PM.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE, CHAIR OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE.
COUNCILOR HODGE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE WITH A RECOMMENDATION OF SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING AND THEN REFERRING THE ORDINANCE BACK TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND (AMENDMENT OF OFFICIAL ZONING MAP).
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the Clerk is instructed to set a public hearing on the ordinance entitled "ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND (AMENDMENT OF OFFICIAL ZONING MAP)" for Wednesday, March 5, 1997, at 8:00 p.m.
Following said hearing, the ordinance will be referred back to the Ordinance Committee for further consideration.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following memo and resolution:
Memo from Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk, to Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Election Legislation)
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING 97-S 0062, "AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- ELECTIVE MEETINGS."
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the following memo is READ AND ORDERED FILED and the resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Doyle, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
Memo from Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk, to Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Election Legislation)
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING 97-S 0062, "AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- ELECTIVE MEETINGS."
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BUTLER.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Butler introduces the following communication:
Communication from Ronald P. Joseph, CPCU, Vice President, Starkweather & Shepley, Inc., Insurance, to Councilor Chris Butler. (Snow Removal Insurance)
Upon motion made by Councilor Butler, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the following communication is REFERRED TO THE SNOW REMOVAL COMMITTEE; RALPH MANGIANTE, ACTING FINANCE DIRECTOR; RONALD LEITAO, ACTING PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AND MAYOR ROBERT E. METIVIER, for their review and comments.
Communication from Ronald P. Joseph, CPCU, Vice President, Starkweather & Shepley, Inc., Insurance, to Councilor Chris Butler. (Snow Removal Insurance)
Communication from His Honor Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Water Supply Board FOR CONFIRMATION:
Thomas W. Hunt, 11 Wellington Road. Term expires first Monday in January, 2001 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
The following nomination, submitted by His Honor, Mayor Robert E. Metivier, for confirmation is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Doyle, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
WATER SUPPLY BOARD
Thomas W. Hunt, 11 Wellington Road. Term expires first Monday in January, 2001.
THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2408 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET." (Executive Legal Secretary)
SECTION 1. Section 4 of Chapter 2399 of the ordinances of the City of Pawtucket entitled "An Ordinance establishing a Pay Plan for the City of Pawtucket" shall be amended as follows:
ADD: The position of Executive Legal Secretary at Pay Grade XI ($20,833 - $23,917) to the Pay Plan. The creation of this position shall automatically abolish the current unclassified position.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the AMENDMENT to the ordinance entitled "ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2408 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET." (Executive Legal Secretary) is PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, 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, Doyle, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2408 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET." (Executive Legal Secretary) AS AMENDED
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Bray introduces the following communication:
Communication from Gordon M. Davidson, Managing General Partner, KAST Development Group, to Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment. (Tax Treaty)
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Butler, the following communication is REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Gordon M. Davidson, Managing General Partner, KAST Development Group, to Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment. (Tax Treaty)
THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 363 ARTICLE XI OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET. (Tax Treaty or Agreement Request)
(b) In the event that the entity holding the tax treaty should be sold or should engage in a layoff or termination of its pre tax treaty employee base, then, said tax treaty shall be revoked. This provision shall not prohibit the entity from petitioning the City Council for a new tax treaty.
ADD THE FOLLOWING:
(c) In the event that the entity holding the tax treaty should be sold, then, said tax treaty shall be revoked, unless the new owner(s) agree in writing to abide by all the requirements and conditions of the original agreement. This provision shall not prohibit the entity from petitioning the City Council for a new tax treaty.
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the AMENDMENT to the ordinance entitled "ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 363 ARTICLE XI OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET. (Tax Treaty or Agreement Request) is PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, 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, Doyle, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 363 ARTICLE XI OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET. (Tax Treaty or Agreement Request) AS AMENDED
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES ARE LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2437 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET (PENALTIES FOR PARKING IN VIOLATION OF WINTER RULES)
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS TAKEN UP WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE.
AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE
Milton L. Ramos d/b/a Weeden Street Auto Repair, 540 Weeden Street (front) LIC#30215 & #40217
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following licenses are GRANTED with the following stipulations on a unanimous voice vote:
*STIPULATIONS
1. Hours of operation shall be Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Saturdays 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
2. All towing shall be done during working hours.
3. No painting or auto body work.
4. Outside shall be kept clean and free of parts and debris.
5. Maximum of 12 vehicles parked in front of property.
6. Customer parking shall be monitored by license holder.
AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE
Milton L. Ramos d/b/a Weeden Street Auto Repair, 540 Weeden Street (front) LIC#30215 & #40217
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
POOL TABLE (RENEWALS)
Happy Hour Club, 404 Benefit Street, 1 (Weekdays & Sundays) LIC#G0013
Irish Social Club of RI, 89 Pawtucket Avenue, 1 (Weekdays & Sundays) LIC#G0015
SUNDAY SALES (FIRST CLASS)
Tony Heneine d/b/a City Mart (previously Hala Karraz d/b/a City Mart) 191 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC#20288
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)
Tony Heneine d/b/a City Mart (previously Hala Karraz d/b/a City Mart) 191 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC#444
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Lynn W. Aaronson - $306.28
Rosa V. Ribeiro - $275.00
Deborah A. Soares - $300.00/320.00
Eileen C. Rock - $240.60
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 Sandra Banna, in the amount of $1,353.26/1,774.77
Claim of Sandra J. Fratantuono, in the amount of $850.00
Claim of Joao Lopes, by Nationwide Insurance Company, in the amount of $1,404.56
Claim of Milton W. Nachbar, in the amount of $132.08
Claim of Nynex/New England Telephone Company, in no amount specified.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE DENIED:
Claim of Vincent D'Angelo, in the amount of $3.00
Claim of Jose Dias Depina, in the amount of $440.14/750.00
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 James Dubriel, Jr., by Attorney Adward G. Lawson, Jr., in the amount of $5,000.00
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vieira introduces the following communication:
Communication from William T. Noonan, Administrative Assistant, to members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Residency requirement)
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Communication from William T. Noonan, Administrative Assistant, to members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Residency requirement)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vieira introduces the following entitled ordinance:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF SECTION 26-3. OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET (1996) (WARRANTS BY THE POLICE COURT)
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following ordinance is LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE on a unanimous voice vote:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF SECTION 26-3. OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET (1996) (WARRANTS BY THE POLICE COURT)
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Bray, the meeting is adjourned at eight thirty-four o'clock p.m. in memory of Sister Mary Duffy.