City Council, June 11, 1997.
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, June 11, 1997, at eight o'clock p.m. All the members are present except Council President Barry and Councilor Vieira.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, Councilor James E. Doyle is ELECTED ACTING COUNCIL PRESIDENT on a unanimous voice vote.
ACTING PRESIDENT DOYLE PRESIDES AT 8:04 P.M.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
Upon motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Moran, Councilor Thomas E. Hodge is ELECTED ACTING COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE on a unanimous voice vote.
The reading of the records of May 21, 22 and 28, 1997, is dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the *Consent Agenda is approved on a unanimous voice vote.
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
A. Communication from John L. DiPanni, Chair, Parks Commission, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk. (Meeting minutes)
B. Communication from Leonard Clingham, Executive Director, Department of Transportation, to Councilor William Vieira, Sr. (Conant Street Bridge)
D. Communication from Kevin J. Shea, Executive Director, Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency, to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Land Disposition Agreement)
E. Communication from Jeffrey M. West, Controller, Clinical IV Network, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk. (Weeden Street Auto license - Objection)
F. Communication from Ralph E. Mangiante, Acting Finance Director, to members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Fiscal period from July 1, 1996 through May 31, 1997)
G. Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk, to all members of the City Council. (Pay plan ordinances)
H. Communication from Nancy M. Faford, CMC, Town Clerk, Town of Burrillville, to City and Town Councils. (Opposition to an act relating to law enforcement officers= bill of rights - Resolution)
C. Communication from John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to Councilor James E. Doyle. (Residency Requirement) is REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - Acting President Doyle, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Hodge, Moran and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0.
RESOLUTION DEDICATING THE PLAYGROUND NEXT TO THE VARIETUR SCHOOL AS ABETH BLOOM DALEY PLAYGROUND.@
City Clerk Richard J. Goldstein, CMC presents the above resolution to Mrs. Daley=s husband, James Daley; her parents, Gerald and Harriet Bloom; and the Francis J. Varieur School P.T.A.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following communication:
Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk, to members of the City Council. (Proposed liquor legislation - caterers - update)
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilors Rabbitt and Cute, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk, to members of the City Council. (Proposed liquor legislation - caterers - update)
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD MAY 21, 1997, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk, to members of the City Council. (Resolution on Caterer=s Class GC liquor license legislation)
Draft report from Robert S. Haws, Peat Marwick LLP, to Councilor James E. Doyle. (Police and Fire pension analysis) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BUTLER.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Butler introduces the following communication:
Communication from Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Waiver of the residency requirement at the School Department for Mrs. Ann Ritchie)
Upon motion made by Councilor Butler, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following communication is REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE.
Communication from Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Waiver of the residency requirement at the School Department for Mrs. Ann Ritchie)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BUTLER.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Butler introduces the following communication:
Communication from KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, to Councilor James E. Doyle. (Bill for additional pension improvements in the amount of $2,500)
Upon motion made by Councilor Butler, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and the payment of $2,500 is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, to Councilor James E. Doyle. (Bill for additional pension improvements in the amount of $2,500)
Petition for First Class VICTUALLING HOUSE LICENSE (24 HOURS) of Central Avenue Donuts, Inc., d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 1113 Central Avenue, Tax Assesessor=s Plat 13, Lot 275, to operate the additional hours between 2:00 am and 6:00 am., which was advertised for a hearing at this time is taken up:
Speaking in favor is Eddie Andrade, 141 Fairway Drive, Attleboro, MA.
Mr. Andrade states that his customers asked if he could open at 5:00 am. He wants to be open from 5:00 am until midnight.
There are no other speakers.
The hearing is closed.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the following license is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for First Class VICTUALLING HOUSE LICENSE (24 HOURS) of Central Avenue Donuts, Inc., d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 1113 Central Avenue, Tax Assessor=s Plat 13, Lot 275, to operate the additional hours between 2:00 am and 6:00 am. LIC#453
Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND CLASS AB SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Robert P. Silva & Carl J. Rodgers d/b/a Weeden Street Auto, 593 Weeden Street, Tax Assessor=s Plat 47, Lot 717, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobiles and uses auto parts, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is George Dumont, 161 Willis Avenue, Seekonk, MA.
Mr. Dumont owns the property.
He states that the hazardous waste will be disposed of the properly. There is plenty of off street parking. There will be no wrecks left on the property. All the parts will be stored in the building. He will be overseeing the property.
Speaking in favor is Carl J. Rogers, 11 Sudbury Street, North Providence, RI.
Mr. Rogers has been in the auto business for 18 years. He wants to start his own business.
There will be no auto body work. All wrecks used for parts will be kept inside and disposed of that day.
There are no other speakers.
The hearing is recessed until June 25, 1997.
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following licenses are LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND CLASS AB SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Robert P. Silva & Carl J. Rodgers d/b/a Weeden Street Auto, 593 Weeden Street, Tax Assessor=s Plat 47, Lot 717, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobiles and uses auto parts.
Petition for CLASS C SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Alma Guzman d/b/a The Bargain Closet (previously Brenda Weseluk d/b/a The Bargain Closet) 392 West Avenue, Tax Assessor=s Plat 64, Lot 423, 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 Alma Guzman, 560 Lonsdale Avenue, Central Falls, RI.
This is Ms. Guzman=s first time in business.
She will keep this business as it is. The hours will be 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday thru Saturday.
She will be the only one working there.
Speaking in favor is Brenda Weseluk, 40 Sulyma Street, Cumberland, RI.
Ms. Weseluk states that she taught Ms. Guzman a lot about the business.
There are no other speakers.
The hearing is closed.
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilors Butler and Hodge, the following license is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for CLASS C SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Alma Guzman d/b/a The Bargain Closet (previously Brenda Weseluk d/b/a The Bargain Closet) 392 West Avenue, Tax Assessor=s Plat 64, Lot 423, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used clothing etc. LIC#40224
Petition for CLASS C SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of J & M Mower Inc., d/b/a J & M Mower Sales and Service, 137 Newell Avenue, Tax Assessor=s Plat 57B, Lots 493, 494, 500, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used mowers, trimmers, parts to lawn and garden equipment etc., which was advertised for a hearing at this time, it taken up:
Speaking in favor is Mike Boutiette, 775 Round Top Road, Harrisville, RI.
Mr. Boutiette will sell new and used equipment.
He has been in Central Fall for 18 years, mostly doing industrial and commercial work. He has 6 employees and he may expand.
The hours will be 7:00 am - 6:00 pm., on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 7:00 am- 8:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 am - 2:00 pm, on Saturdays and Sundays.
70% of his business is pick-up and delivery.
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Butler, the following license is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for CLASS C SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of J & M Mower Inc., d/b/a J & M Mower Sales and Service, 137 Newell Avenue, Tax Assessor=s Plat 57B, Lots 493, 494, 500, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used mowers, trimmers, parts to lawn and garden equipment etc. LIC#40227
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - Acting President Doyle, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Hodge, Moran and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0.
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE NEED FOR A NEW FEDERAL INCOME TAX CREDIT TO ENCOURAGE THE REHABILITATION OF OLDER BUILDINGS FOR HOME OWNERSHIP IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND URGING ENACTMENT BY THE CONGRESS OF THE AHISTORIC HOME OWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE ACT.@ (House bill 1134 / Senate bill 496)
THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CUTE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Cute introduces the following amendment to the above resolution:
The third paragraph shall read as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that PSI shall not erect any advertising displays promoting cigarettes and/or other tobacco products, sexually oriented businesses, alcohol, politicians, political parties or political functions or events.
Upon motion made by Councilor Cute, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the above amendment is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - Acting President Doyle, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Hodge, Moran and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - Acting President Doyle, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Hodge, Moran and Rabbitt.
Noes 0.
The following ordinance is read for the second time and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - Acting President Doyle, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Hodge and Rabbitt.
Noes - Councilor Moran.
ORDINANCE ENTITLED FIELD USE MAINTENANCE FUND.
The following ordinance is read for the second time and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - Acting President Doyle, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Hodge, Moran and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CUTE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Cute introduces the following communication:
Communication from Lawrence J. Walsh, to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Residency waiver)
Upon motion made by Councilor Cute, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Communication from Lawrence J. Walsh, to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Residency waiver)
THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT:
Add the following section:
SECTION 3. At the time of recording the deed, instrument or writing as set forth in Section 1 of this ordinance, the party so recording shall provide a certificate of tax standing from the Tax Collector to the City Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Cute, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the AMENDMENT to the ordinance entitled A ORDINANCE ENTITLED RECORDING OF SALE OR TRANSFER DOCUMENTS OF MOBIL OR MANUFACTURED HOMES -- PENALTIES@ is PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - Acting President Doyle, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Hodge, Moran and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0.
The following ordinance is read for the first time AS AMENDED and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - Acting President Doyle, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Hodge, Moran and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, 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 status of the tennis courts at Slater Park. The Council would like to know if the cracks in the courts have been filled in; and if not, when they are going to be filled in.
THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE INTRODUCES THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE TO BE LAID ON THE TABLE UNTIL A PUBLIC HEARING IS HELD:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET (ZONING ORDINANCE)
THE CLERK IS INSTRUCTED TO SET THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 1997, AT 8:00 PM.
Memo from Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk, to All members of the City Council. (Permission for PAWSOX to reschedule fireworks display on August 31, 1997, from 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm., due to the rain on May 25, 1997) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and the request to change the date of the fireworks to August 31, 1997, is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote.
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD MAY 21, 1997, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS DENIED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)
Stooge=s Inc. d/b/a Stooge=s Pub & Deli, 65 Goff Avenue, (location transfer from 90 Broad Street) LIC#454
COUNCILOR MORAN LEAVES 8:58 PM.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BUTLER, MEMBER OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:
COUNCILOR BUTLER RETURNS THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL:
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND REPEALING CHAPTER 2435.
Upon motion made by Councilor Butler, seconded by Councilor Cute, the following ordinance is read and PASSED for the first time, on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - Acting President Doyle, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Hodge and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND REPEALING CHAPTER 2435.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BUTLER, MEMBER OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:
COUNCILOR BUTLER RETURNS THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT:
Eliminate the following:
The salary of the Director of Human Services shall be at the annual rate of $38,131.00;
Upon motion made by Councilor Butler, seconded by Councilor Cute, the above amendment to the ordinance entitled AORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND REPEALING CHAPTER 2426, is PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:
Ayes - Acting President Doyle, Councilors, Butler, Cute, Hodge and Rabbitt.
Noes - Councilor Bray.
The following ordinance is read for the first time AS AMENDED and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - Acting President Doyle, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Hodge and Rabbitt.
Noes - 0.
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)
Jacks Are Wild Inc., d/b/a Left Field Bar & Grill, (transfer from Left Field Inc.) 156-158 South Bend Street, LIC#459
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AUTO REPAIR SHOP (RENEWAL)
Alan & Keith Perry d/b/a A & E Auto Service, 65 Harris Street, LIC#30090
ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Heart of Mary Church, 268 High Street, for license to conduct outdoor cookout to benefit charitable organizations at the parking lot at 268 High Street, on Friday, June 20, 1997, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, June 21, 22, 1997, from 12 Noon to 10:00 p.m. LIC#1061
Petition of Pawtucket Citizens Fireworks Committee, for license to conduct annual Fourth of July fireworks display at McCoy Stadium, on Thursday, July 3, 1997, from 9:00 pm - 11:00 p.m. (Rain date Friday, July 4, 1997) LIC#1063
GAME ROOM (RENEWAL)
Boulevard Billiard Club, 508 Armistice Boulevard, LIC#80001
PEDDLER (RENEWAL)
Palagi=s Ice Cream Inc. 55 Bacon Street, LIC#4
DRIVER: Rodrigo Florez, 29 Yorkshire Terrace, Shrewsbury, MA
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
PEDDLER
ONE DAY SPECIAL EVENT PEDDLER LICENSES FOR 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION, ON JULY 3, 1997, FOR THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS:
John P. McGarry, Jr., d/b/a Jack=s Ice Cream, 18 Myrtle Street, LIC#55
LOCATION: Division Street and Ashton Street.
PINBALL & AMUSEMENT DEVICES (NEW)
Pub 602 Inc., 602 Smithfield Avenue, (2) LIC#70045
PINBALL & AMUSEMENT DEVICES (ALL RENEWALS)
1537 Corp d/b/a M Spumoni & Family, 1537‑1539 Newport Ave. (1) LIC#70002
Boulevard Billiard Club, 508 2 Armistice Blvd. (5) LIC#70008
Cape Verdean American Lounge Inc., 17 Exchange St. (1) LIC#70011
Carousel Sports Lounge Inc. 507 Armistice Blvd. (2) LIC#70029
Celtic Pub Inc. d/b/a Celtic Pub, 755 Broadway & 5 Columbine Ave. (2) LIC#70012
Clube Social Portugues Inc., 131 School St. (2) LIC#70013
Elias Dernikos d/b/a City Line Pizza & Restaurant, 590-8 Pawtucket Avenue. (1) LIC#70014
Duffin's Pub Inc., 215 Division St. (2) LIC#70015
Fred's Place Inc., 4 Grace St. (2) LIC#70016
G & J Bar & Grille Inc. d/b/a Vet=s Bar & Grille, 623 Central Ave. (2) LIC#70044
Greek Island Inc. d/b/a George's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 103-109 Newport Ave. (2) LIC#70039
Happy Hour Club, 404 Benefit St. (1) LIC#70018
J.A.R. Beverage Inc. d/b/a Murray's Pub, 1091 Main St. (1) LIC#70020
K.J. Cummings Inc. d/b/a Surkont=s Cafe, 140-142 Japonica St. (1) LIC#70042
Lafayette Social Club Inc., 71‑73 Benefit St. (1) LIC#70021
M and S Barbosa Tavern Inc. d/b/a Charlie's Tavern, 185 Dexter St. (2) LIC#70024
Joseph Marques d/b/a Boulevard Tap, 572 Armistice Blvd. (6) LIC#70040
Pawtucket Lodge of Elks No.920, 27 Exchange St. (1) LIC#70043
Peddlers Inn Inc., 94 Middle St. (1) LIC#70028
R & N Inc. d/b/a Casters Pub, 605 Broadway (1) LIC#70045
Royal Antedeluvian Order of Buffaloes, 532 Lonsdale Ave. (2) LIC#70030
S & L Inc. d/b/a Cafe Ordway, 3 Ordway St. (1) LIC#70031
Town Lounge Inc., 451 Prospect St. (2) LIC#70036
POOL TABLE (NEW)
43 Broad Street Inc. d/b/a News Cafe, 43 Broad Street & 44 Summer Street, (1) Sundays & Weekdays, LIC#44
Pub 602 Inc., 602 Smithfield Avenue, (2) Sundays & Weekdays, LIC#43
PRIVATE DETECTIVE (RENEWALS)
Thomas J. Feeley, 14 Cute Street, LIC#90131
John Leclair d/b/a N.P.S., 255 Main Street, LIC#90153
Kenny Lizotte, 474 Broadway, LIC#90111
Julio F. Medeiros, Jr., 279 Dexter Street, LIC#90151
Jeremy Mentillo, 591 Beverage Hill Avenue, LIC#90154
George T. Parsons, Sr., 737 Broadway, LIC#90071
PUBLIC LAUNDRY (RENEWALS)
Angelica Health Care Services Group Inc., 482 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#A0002
Anjos Enterprises Inc. d/b/a J & L Laundromat, 286 East Ave. LIC#A0003
Helene A. Belisle d/b/a Belisle's Laundry, 280 Dexter St. LIC#A0004
Vivian Belisle d/b/a Belisle's Coin Laundry, 660 Broadway LIC#A0052
George H. Braun d/b/a Surety Laundry, 11 Gill Ave. LIC#A0055
Budz Suds Incorporated d/b/a Budz Suds Laundromat, 611 Smithfield Ave. LIC#A0051
Lawrence P. & Lynda J. Coleman d/b/a Mrs. C's, 333 Armistice Blvd. LIC#A0006
Intown Laundry II, 472 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#A0011
Carmel Izzo d/b/a Lonsdale Super Wash, 457 Lonsdale Ave. LIC#A0050
Kapoor Inc., d/b/a Tidy Mom, 11 Benefit St. LIC#A0014
King's Laundry Inc., 1600 Newport Ave. LIC#A0015
George & Libie Leonard d/b/a Stanley Systems Cleaners & Mr. USA, 224 East Ave. LIC#A0017
James W. McKenna d/b/a Mark-Johnston, 720 Cottage St. LIC#A0019
New England Linen Supply Inc., 20 Rhode Island Ave. LIC#A0021
Linda M. Roselli d/b/a Coin-Op, 504 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#A0053
Royal Cleaners Inc. d/b/a Royal Cleaners, 639 Cottage St. LIC#A0045
Carl Sahady d/b/a Diamond Cleaners, Inc., 683 Beverage Hill Ave. LIC#A0039
Oladipo Solola d/b/a Langley's Laundry, 265 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#A0043
George Souza d/b/a G & M Laundromat, 530 Broadway LIC#A0028
Sunshine Laundromat Inc., 192 Division St. LIC#A0040
Robert A. Tice d/b/a Star Cleaners & Coin Laundry, 614 Central Ave. LIC#A0049
SUNDAY SALES (FIRST CLASS) RENEWAL
Francisca Sanchez DeGonzalez d/b/a Victor=s Mini Market, 474 Weeden Street, LIC#20204
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)
Big E=s Diner Inc., d/b/a Big E=s Diner, (previously Jerry J. & Nancy L. Rounds Santiago d/b/a Cherub=s) 242 Main Street, LIC#458
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the following license is APPROVED with the location changed from 734 Hope Street to Payne Park.
ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Fourth Baptist Church, 734 Hope Street, for license to conduct Drug Free/Substance Abuse Prevention Outdoor Concert at Payne Park, on Saturday, June 14, 1997, from 1:00 pm - 4:00 p.m. (Rain date Saturday, June 21, 1997, from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm) LIC#1064
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the following license is APPROVED with the name of Brenda Archer, 80 Purner Street, South Attleboro, MA, removed at the request of the applicant:
PEDDLER
ONE DAY SPECIAL EVENT PEDDLER LICENSES FOR 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION, ON JULY 3, 1997, FOR THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS:
Candi-Plus Inc., 53 Lafayette Street, LIC#54
DRIVERS: Randi Frank, 53 Lafayette Street, Pawtucket, RI
Bill Frank, 53 Lafayette Street, Pawtucket, RI
David Hochman, 18 Western Promenade, Cranston, RI.
Allan Hochman, 849 Hope Street, Providence, RI
Anthony Mello, 53 Lafayette Street, Pawtucket, RI
Ray Denny, 208 Grand Avenue, Pawtucket, RI
LOCATION: Columbus Avenue, Division Street & South Bend Street.
*THE FOLLOWING BONDS ARE APPROVED, SURETY NAMED ARE ACCEPTED:
Thomas J. Feeley - surety, Western Surety Company.
Kenny W. Lizotte - surety, The Peerless Insurance Company.
Julio F. Medeiros Jr. - surety, Western Surety Company.
Jeremy Mentillo, - surety, Aetna Casualty & Surety Company of America.
George T. Parsons, Jr., - surety, The Aetna Casualty & Surety Company.
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Joyce Bergeron - $64.20
Blackstone Valley Chapter RIARC - $1,231.75
Ann DeCosta - $100,000.00
Lucia Tamamian - $50,000.00
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE, CHAIR OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
COUNCILOR HODGE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE WITH A RECOMMENDATION OF DENIAL:
Communication from Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to the members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Waiver of the residency law for Robert Bernardo at the Water Supply Board)
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Cute, the following communciation is READ AND ORDERED FILED and the request of the Pawtucket Water Supply Board for a waiver of the residency requirement for Robert Bernardo is DENIED on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to the members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Waiver of the residency law for Robert Bernardo at the Water Supply Board)
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 John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, regarding auditing services for the Pawtucket Water Supply Board.
The RFP for auditing services for the city did not include the Water Supply Borad because they went out and hired their own auditor. The Council would like to know if it is a violation of the Charter for the Water Supply Board to hire their own auditor and not go through the City Coucil.
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Cute, the following meeting is adjourned at nine seven o=clock p.m.