City Council, July 9, 1997.
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, July 9, 1997, at eight five o'clock p.m. All the members are present and President Barry presides.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONDUCT THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET (ZONING ORDINANCE)
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT EIGHT FORTY O=CLOCK P.M.
The reading of the records of June 25, 1997, is dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Doyle, the *Consent Agenda is approved on a unanimous voice vote.
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
B. Communication from Ralph E. Mangiante, Acting Finance Director, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk. (Bid for auditing services)
D. Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk, to members of the City Council. (Election Legislation)
E. Communication from Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Re-appointment of Yvette L. Caron, to the Pawtucket Housing Authority)
F. Communication from Richard E. DeLyon, Chief of Police, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk. (Job openings for the Pawtucket Police Department)
G. Communication from Barbara E. Robertson, CMC, Glocester Town Clerk, to all Cities and Towns. (Opposition to act relating to law enforcement officers= bill of rights - Resolution)
H. Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk, to Craig Watson, Vice President, State Manager, Cox Communications. (Request for meeting)
**I. Communication from John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to Councilor James E. Doyle. (L.H. Fox & Associates)
**TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, ON OTHER ACTION TAKEN:
A. Communication from Ronald J. Leitao, Acting Director of Public Works, to Pawtucket City Council. (Slater Memorial Park Pond Cleanup) 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 Councilors Rabbitt and 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, authorizing him to use the aquatic vegetative growth management system.
At the end of summer, the Council would like him to report back to them on the results of this system including any environmental problems that may have been created by its use.
C. Communication from William Mulholland, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, to Pawtucket City Council. (Summer Jobs) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
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, asking that he provide to the Council the list of the summer employees with their addresses in time for the meeting of July 23, 1997.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Doyle introduces the following communication:
Communication from Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Leo Fox - Outside legal opinion)
Upon motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Cute, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Communication from Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Leo Fox - Outside legal opinion)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Cute, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Robert E. Metivier, asking him to hire Scott Partington to provide the outside legal opinion on the payment of $8,863.00 to L.H. Fox & Associates.
Communication from His Honor Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Ethics Commission FOR CONFIRMATION:
Ann L. Hogan, 65 Carter Avenue. Term expires first Monday in July, 2000 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, Cute, Doyle, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
ETHICS COMMISSION
Ann L. Hogan, 65 Carter Avenue. Term expires first Monday in July, 2000.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilors Rabbitt and Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Dr. William Ankner, Director of Department of Transportation, regarding the overgrown weeds and grass on Rte 95, including the on ramps and off ramps, in Pawtucket.
The Council wants to know what the plan is for maintaining the grass and weeds on this portion of the highway.
Communication from His Honor Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Parks Commission FOR CONFIRMATION:
Gordon M. Gould, 69 Draper Street. Term expires first Monday in August, 2000 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, Cute, Doyle, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
PARKS COMMISSION
Gordon M. Gould, 69 Draper Street. Term expires first Monday in August, 2000.
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 F. Travers, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, forwarding to him the letter sent to Mayor Robbins of Attleboro, regarding the Pascale Block Company property on the Attleboro/Pawtucket line.
Councilor Moran has been requesting updates for months on the cleanup on this property. He is requesting that Mr. Travers contact his counterpart or other appropriate official in Attleboro to get an update on when this clean up will take place.
Communication from His Honor Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Parks Commission FOR CONFIRMATION:
Dolores Sisson, 112 Finch Street. Term expires first Monday in August, 2000 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, Cute, Doyle, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
PARKS COMMISSION
Dolores Sisson, 112 Finch Street. Term expires first Monday in August, 2000.
Communication from His Honor Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Parks Commission FOR CONFIRMATION:
Richard Tierney, 52 Stafford Street. Term expires first Monday in August, 2000 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, Cute, Doyle, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
PARKS COMMISSION
Richard Tierney, 52 Stafford Street. Term expires first Monday in August, 2000.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY, CHAIR OF THE PROPETRY COMMITTEE.
COUNCILOR BRAY RETURNS THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION FROM THE PROPERTY COMMITTEE WITH A RECOMMENDATION OF DENIAL, APPLICANT TO CONTACT PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD:
Communication form John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk. (Request to purchase easement & elimination of easement on Mendon Road, North Attleboro, MA)
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FIELD and the request to purchase an easement & elimination of easement on Mendon Road, North Attleboro, MA, is DENIED and the applicant is REFERRED TO THE WATER SUPPLY BOARD on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication form John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk. (Request to purchase easement & elimination of easement on Mendon Road, North Attleboro, MA)
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to Councilor Mary E. Bray, and the members of the City Property Committee. (Acquisition - Central Avenue Property) is REFERRED TO THE PROPERTY COMMITTEE.
Petition for CLASS C SECOND HAND SHOP license of John S. Lussier d/b/a J & M Antiques & Used Furniture, 386 Central Avenue, Tax Assessor=s Plat 8, Lot 393, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically antiques and used furniture, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is John Lussier, 32 Wood Street, Pawtucket, RI.
Mr. Lussier is selling antiques and used furniture.
He has a junk license in same building.
Speaking in favor is Ron Rea, 508 Benefit Street, Pawtucket, RI.
Mr. Rea is a friend of the applicant. He believes it would be a shame to reject the license. He states that Mr. Lussier=s business has been an asset to community for 12 years.
There are no other speakers.
The hearing is closed.
Upon motion made by Councilor Cute, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following license is LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for CLASS C SECOND HAND SHOP license of John S. Lustier d/b/a J & M Antiques & Used Furniture, 386 Central Avenue, Tax Assessor=s Plat 8, Lot 393, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically antiques and used furniture.
Petition for CLASS C SECOND HAND SHOP license of Susan Ramdeen d/b/a Secondaries Family Resale (previously Gina VanWormer d/b/a Secondaries Family Resale) 555 Smithfield Avenue, Tax Assessor=s Plat 47, Lot 285, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used clothing, etc., which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is Susan Ramdeen, 25 Hazel Street, Pawtucket, RI.
Ms. Ramdeen states that there will be no changes in operation. The hours will be the same. She will run the business herself and will sell clothes, toys, strollers.
There are no other speakers.
The hearing is closed.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following license is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for CLASS C SECOND HAND SHOP license of Susan Ramdeen d/b/a Secondaries Family Resale (previously Gina VanWormer d/b/a Secondaries Family Resale) 555 Smithfield Avenue, Tax Assessor=s Plat 47, Lot 285, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used clothing, etc. LIC#40229
THE FOLLOWING BIDS FOR AUDITING SERVICES FOR FY 1997, 1998, 1999, WERE LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD JUNE 25, 1997, AND ARE AGAIN TAKEN UP WITH THE RECOMMENDATION BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST BID OF RON L. BEAULIEU, INC. CPA=S, 41 BATES STREET, PORTLAND, ME, AND ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
| | FY 98 | FY 99 | FY 97 | Total |
| | | | | |
| Ron L. Beaulieu, Inc., CPA=s | $28,500 | $29,900 | $31,300 | $89,700 |
| 41 Bates Street | | | | |
| Portland, ME 04103 | | | | |
| | | | | |
| Parmalee, Poirier & Associates | $32,900 | $34,900 | $36,900 | $104,700 |
| 328 Cowesett Avenue, Suite 5 | | | | |
| W. Warwick, RI 02893 | | | | |
| | | | | |
| Pascarella & Trench, CPA=s | $45,000 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $115,000 |
| 285 Governor Street | | | | |
| Providence, RI 02906 | | | | |
| | | | | |
| Hague & Sahady & Co., PC | $38,000 | $40,000 | $42,000 | $120,000 |
| Certified Public Accountants | | | | |
| 126 President Avenue | | | | |
| Fall River, MA 02720 | | | | |
| | | | | |
| Cayer, Prescott, Clune, Chatellier, CPA=s | $80,000 | $80,000 | $80,000 | $240,000 |
| Two Charles Street | | | | |
| Providence, RI 02904 | | | | |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Doyle introduces the following entitled resolution:
Upon motion made by Councilor Doyle, 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, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - Councilor Hodge.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE, CHAIR OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
COUNCILOR DOYLE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WITH A RECOMMENDATION OF DENIAL:
Communication from John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk.
(L & K Realty Corp., LLP, tax interest abatement for 555-567 Prospect Street, Pawtucket, RI)
Upon motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FIELD and the request from L & K Realty Corp., LLP, for tax interest abatement for 555-567 Prospect Street, Pawtucket, RI, is DENIED on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk.
(L & K Realty Corp., LLP, tax interest abatement for 555-567 Prospect Street, Pawtucket, RI)
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 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 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 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 CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following communication:
Communication from John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to Councilor Thomas E. Hodge. (Combined Audit for City and Pawtucket Water Supply Board)
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Communication from John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to Councilor Thomas E. Hodge. (Combined Audit for City and Pawtucket Water Supply Board)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following communication:
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to Councilor Thomas E. Hodge and the members of the Ad Hoc Abandoned Property Committee. (Burt Properties, 18-20 Bullock Street, 267 High Street, 174-176 Cottage Street)
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following communication is REFERRED TO THE AD HOC ABANDONED PROPERTY COMMITTEE.
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to Councilor Thomas E. Hodge and the members of the Ad Hoc Abandoned Property Committee. (Burt Properties, 18-20 Bullock Street, 267 High Street, 174-176 Cottage Street)
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS REFERRED BACK TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER REVIEW:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET (ZONING ORDINANCE)
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 Ronald J. Leitao, Acting Director of Public Works, asking that he provide to the Council a list of streets to be repaved this summer in the City of Pawtucket.
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
SUNDAY SALES (SECOND CLASS) NEW
John S. Lussier d/b/a J & M Antiques & Used Furniture, 386 Central Avenue, LIC#20298
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)
Aladdin Inc d/b/a Theater Tap (transfer from L. R.P. Inc., d/b/a Theater Tap A.C.) 567 Smithfield Avenue, LIC#457
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) NEW
Community Center of Grupo Amigos Da Terceira Inc., 55 Memorial Drive, LIC#460
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT
Oakhill Neighborhood watch Association for license to conduct 2nd Block Party, at Max Read Field Parking Lot, on Sunday, September 14, 1997, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. LIC#M1068
PEDDLER
Raymond J. Peloquin d/b/a Kool Cow, 430 Carter Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, LIC#53
DRIVERS: Dennis B. Chaves, 457 Carter Avenue, Pawtucket, RI
Patricia A. Cragg, 24 Rufus Street, Pawtucket, RI
Jason R. Peloquin, 430 Carter Avenue, Pawtucket, RI
LOCATION: City of Pawtucket
PRIVATE DETECTIVE (RENEWAL)
Bruce R. Germani, 36 Park Place, LIC#90146
PUBLIC LAUNDRY (RENEWAL)
James Andrews d/b/a Spring Cleaners and Coin Laundry, 465 Mineral Spring Avenue, LIC#A0024
*CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Alfred C. Frechette - $230.00/210.00
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Bray, the meeting is adjourned at nine thirty-nine o=clock p.m.