City Council, June 25, 1997.
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, June 25, 1997, at eight fifty-three o'clock p.m. All the members are present except Councilors Bray and Rabbitt and President Barry presides.
The reading of the records of June 11, 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 for Joseph Roque, Purchasing Agent, to Pawtucket City Council. (Emergency purchase authorizations/April & May)
B. Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk, to all members of the City Council. (Rehabilitation loan program)
C. Communication from James D. Marques, Town Clerk, Town of North Kingstown, to all cities and towns. (Support of the Quonset Access Road and Third Rail Improvement Program - Resolution)
D. Communication from Ralph E. Mangiante, Acting Finance Director, to members of the Pawtucket City Council. (General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes in the amount of $9,417,000.00)
**E. Communication form Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, to John J. Barry, III, Council President and members of the City Council. (943 Mineral Spring Avenue)
F. Communication from Ralph E. Mangiante, Acting Finance Director, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk. (Review of bids - auditing services for FY 97, 98 and 99)
G. 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. (Vacant/Abandon Housing Report)
H. Communication from William Mulholland, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, to members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Slater Park Tennis Courts)
**TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN:
Communication from Ralph E. Mangiante, Acting Finance Director, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk. (L & K Realty Corp., LLP) is REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE REQUEST OF L & K REALTY CORP., LLP IS REFERRED BACK TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION:
Petition from Mary C. Hanley, E/P Manager - Right of Way, New England Telephone Company, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk. (Proposed joint pole location on School Street) is APPROVED PENDING APPROVAL BY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS.
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 used auto parts, which was recessed on June 11, 1997, until June 25, 1997, is WITHDRAWN AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT.
COUNCILOR BRAY ARRIVES AT 8:58 P.M.
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING BIDS FOR AUDITING SERVICES FOR FY 1997, 1998, 1999, WITH THE RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST BID OF RON L. BEAULIEU, INC. CPA=S 41 BATES STREET, PORTLAND, ME.
| | FY 97 | FY 98 | FY 99 | 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.
Upon motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the awarding of the bid for auditing service for the city for FY 1997, 1998, 1999, is LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote.
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 Ralph Mangiante, Acting Finance Director, requesting that he contact each of the five bidders to ask for a further breakdown of their bids. Specifically, the Council would like to know how many hours they expect to spend on each phase of the audit, and what the hourly fee is for that service. Also, they want the same breakdown for the federal grants which they anticipate having to do to complete these audits.
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 John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, regarding the letter from Frank Milos stating that the legal opinion on the Water Supply Board=s right to have their own separate audit of their books, will be ready by the meeting on July 23, 1997.
The Council wants to have that response prior to awarding the bid for the auditing services for the city for FY 1997, 1998, 1999. Because of the need to award that bid as soon as possible, they are requesting that the response from your office on this matter be received for their meeting on July 9, 1997.
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 DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Doyle introduces the following communication:
Communication from Leo H. Fox, Certified Public Accountants, to James E. Doyle, Chairman of the Finance Committee. (City Solicitor=s inter-departmental memorandum dated June 18, 1997 to the City=s Purchasing Board regarding his request for additional audit fees)
Upon motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Communication from Leo H. Fox, Certified Public Accountants, to James E. Doyle, Chairman of the Finance Committee. (City Solicitor=s inter-departmental memorandum dated June 18, 1997 to the City=s Purchasing Board regarding his request for additional audit fees)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Vieira, is PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Cute, Doyle, Hodge and Vieira.
Noes - Councilors Butler and Moran.
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Ralph Mangiante, Acting Finance Director, directing him to pay $8,863.00 in additional fees to Leo H. Fox & Associates, CPAs, for the additional work done for the 1996 audit.
COUNCILOR MORAN LEAVES AT 9:41 P.M.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Doyle submits the bids received for Bond Anticipation Notes at the bid opening held at Fleet National Bank, on June 25, 1997, as follows:
| | | | | NET | |
| BIDDER | AMOUNT | COUPON | PREMIUM | INTEREST | NIC% |
|
| | | | | |
| Fleet Bank | 4,000,000 | 3.89 | 0.00 | 155,167.78 | 3.89000% |
| Fleet Bank | 5,417,000 | 3.94 | 0.00 | 212,836.94 | 3.94000% |
| Fleet Securities | 9,417,000 | 4.25 | 27,968.00 | 371,142.77 | 3.95218% |
| State Street | 9,417,000 | 4.25 | 25,364.66 | 373,746.11 | 3.97990% |
| Citizens | 5,000,000 | 4.09 | 0.00 | 203,931.94 | 4.09000% |
| Citizens | 4,417,000 | 4.14 | 0.00 | 182,355.85 | 4.14000% |
| Roosevelt & Cross | 9,417,000 | 4.50 | 33,525.00 | 389,062.88 | 4.14300% |
| Bank Boston | 2,500,000 | 4.25 | 1,996.94 | 103,957.92 | 4.16990% |
| Bank Boston | 2,500,000 | 4.25 | 959.83 | 104,995.03 | 4.21150% |
| Oppenheimer | 9,417,000 | 4.50 | 27,050.00 | 395,537.88 | 4.21195% |
| Bank Boston | 4,417,000 | 4.35 | 440.47 | 191,165.31 | 4.34000% |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Doyle introduces the following communication:
Communication from Ralph E. Mangiante, Acting Director of Finance, to the Honorable City Council, submitting a recommendation to award the sale of $9,417,000 City of Pawtucket General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes to the lowest bidder, as follows:
| BIDDER | AMOUNT | NIC | PREMIUM |
| | | | |
| Fleet Bank | 4,000,000 | 3.89% | $ 0 |
| Fleet Bank | 5,417,000 | 3.94% | $ 0 |
Upon motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Communication from Ralph E. Mangiante, Acting Director of Finance, to the Honorable City Council, submitting a recommendation to award the sale of $9,417,000 City of Pawtucket General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes to the lowest bidder, as follows:
| BIDDER | AMOUNT | NIC | PREMIUM |
| | | | |
| Fleet Bank | 4,000,000 | 3.89% | $ 0 |
| Fleet Bank | 5,417,000 | 3.94% | $ 0 |
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF $9,417,000.00 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES TO THE FOLLOWING:
|
| | | | NET | |
| BIDDER | AMOUNT | COUPON | PREMIUM | INTEREST | NIC% |
| | | | | | |
| Fleet Bank | 4,000,000 | 3.89 | 0.00 | 155,167.78 | 3.89000% |
| Fleet Bank | 5,417,000 | 3.94 | 0.00 | 212,836.94 | 3.94000% |
COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY LEAVES AT 9:43 P.M.
PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE VIEIRA PRESIDES.
COUNCILOR MORAN RETURNS AT 9:44 P.M.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROPERTY COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
Ayes - President Pro-Tempore Vieira, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge and Moran.
Noes - 0.
The following ordinance is read for the second time and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Pro-Tempore Vieira, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge and Moran.
Noes - 0.
The following ordinance is read for the second time and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Pro-Tempore Vieira, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge and Moran.
Noes - 0.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND REPEALING CHAPTER 2435.
COUNCILOR HODGE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE WITH A RECOMMENDATION OF DENIAL:
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 Hodge, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and the request of the Pawtucket School Department for a waiver of the residency requirement for Ann Ritchie is DENIED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Pro-Tempore Vieira, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge and Moran.
Noes - 0.
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 following ordinance is read for the second time and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Pro-Tempore Vieira, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge and Moran.
Noes - 0.
COUNCILOR BRAY LEAVES AT 9:47 P.M.
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:
ORDINANCE REQUIRING PAYMENTS TO THE NEW POLICE AND FIRE PENSION FUND AND THE RESERVE FUND.
SECTION 2 - change
1. On or before December 31, 1997 July 31, 1998.
2. On or before June 30, 1998 December 31, 1998.
Upon motion made by Councilor Butler, seconded by Councilor Cute, the AMENDMENTS to the ordinance entitled AORDINANCE REQUIRING PAYMENTS TO THE NEW POLICE AND FIRE PENSION FUND AND THE RESERVE FUND@ are PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Pro-Tempore Vieira, Councilors Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge and Moran.
Noes - 0.
The following ordinance is read for the first time AS AMENDED and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Pro-Tempore Vieira, Councilors Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge and Moran.
Noes - 0.
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:
1. On or before December 31 July 31 of the respective following fiscal year.
2. On or before June 30 December 31 of the respective following fiscal year.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Butler, the AMENDMENTS to the ordinance entitled AORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 59.28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, 1966, ENTITLED CITY=S CONTRIBUTION TO THE PENSION FUND@ are PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Pro-Tempore Vieira, Councilors Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge and Moran.
Noes - 0.
The following ordinance is read for the first time AS AMENDED and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Pro-Tempore Vieira, Councilors Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge and Moran.
Noes - 0.
COUNCILOR BRAY RETURNS AT 9:51 P.M.
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 Mayor Judith Robbins, Attleboro, MA, requesting an update on when the debris will be removed from the Pascale Block Company property on the Attleboro/Pawtucket line. Councilor Moran is still receiving complaints from his contitutents regarding this property.
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, regarding the lottery for summer employees.
Councilor Cute would like to know the following:
1. When was the lottery advertised?
2. A listing of the names and addresses of all the people who were picked in the lottery to work here this summer.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CUTE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Cute, seconded by Councilor Butler, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Richard E. DeLyon, Chief of Police, asking if he plans to send anyone to the Municipal Police Academy this September. Also, the Council wants to know when he plans to advertise for new recruits to be placed on the city=s waiting list.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY RETURNS AND PRESIDES AT 9:54 P.M.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BUTLER.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Butler, seconded by Councilor Bray, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Ronald J. Leitao, Acting Director of Public Works, regarding the use of chemicals to control the bugs, weeds and smell in the Slater Park Pond. The Council would like to know what the status is of using those chemicals at the present time.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Cute, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Newton Carrasco, d/b/a Panal Chicken, to inform him that the Council is aware that his establishment has been open as late as 3:00 a.m. when the law requires that the establishment be closed by 2:00 a.m.
The Council is warning Mr. Carrasco, that the police are watching the establishment to make sure it is closed by 2:00 a.m. If not, the Council will call him into a hearing to determine if any action should be taken against his license to operate.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE PAWTUCKET REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MONTHLY STIPEND.
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Cape Verdean American Loung Inc. d/b/a Lisboa A. Noite (change of 50% of stockholders) 17 Exchange Street, LIC#461
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following communication:
Communication from Richard E. DeLyon, Chief of Police, to John Notte, Associate Administrator for Cable TV, Public Utilities Commission. (ACPU News@)
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and the Clerk is instructed to draft a resolution in support of Chief Delyon=s attempt to get ACPU News@ on the state interconnect, on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Richard E. DeLyon, Chief of Police, to John Notte, Associate Administrator for Cable TV, Public Utilities Commission. (ACPU News@)
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
PEDDLER
ONE DAY SPECIAL EVENT PEDDLER LICENSES FOR 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION, ON JULY 3, 1997, FOR THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS:
Allan D. Bernstein, 59 Fifth Street, Providence, RI, LIC#56
LOCATION: The right spot restaurant (South Bend Street)
Anastacia Hayes, 1620 Smith Street, North Providence, RI, LIC#57
LOCATION: Vicinity of McCoy Stadium.
Kevin P. Skelly, 31 Lauriston Street, Providence, RI, LIC#59
LOCATION: Vicinity of McCoy Stadium.
Jeannine Walker, 69 Brookdale Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, LIC#58
LOCATION: Vicinity of McCoy Stadium.
PIN BALL & AMUSEMENT DEVICES (NEW)
L.R.P. Inc. d/b/a Theater Tap A.C., 567 Smithfield Avenue, (2) LIC#70047
PRIVATE DETECTIVE (NEW)
Bassam Boutros, 591 Beverage Hill Avenue, LIC#90159
PRIVATE DETECTIVE (RENEWALS)
Edward M. Ameen, 530 Broadway, LIC#90149
Robert Venturini, 33 Sherman Street, LIC#90141
PUBLIC LAUNDRY (RENEWAL)
Woodlawn Laundry & Cleansers Inc., 197 Glenwood Avenue, LIC#A0031
COUNCILOR HODGE ABSTAINS BASED ON HIS STATEMENT THAT THEY HAVE A ABUSINESS ASSOCIATION@ (report filed)
*THE FOLLOWING BONDS ARE APPROVED, SURETY NAMED ARE ACCEPTED:
Edward M. Ameen - surety, Western Surety Company.
Bassam Boutros - surety, Western Surety Company.
Robert Venturini - surety, Western Surety Company.
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS.
Edna Arundale - No amount specified
Integon Insurance/Timothy Ruel - $778.36
Frederick R. Zienowicz - $75,000.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
Joseph Musone, in the amount of $392.73
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 Michael Charpentier, in the amount of $250.00
Claim of Jane Conroy, in the amount of $546.77
Claim of Gia Fiore, by Attorney Warren R. Wolf, in the amount of $500,000.00
Claim of David M. Levesque, in the amount of $2,252.69
Claim of Michelle A. Mallozzi, by MET P & C, in the amount of $6,348.78
Claim of Tod McKenna, in the amount of $881.28
Claim of Beatrice J. O=Dell, by Attorney Charles J. Vucci, in the amount of $100,000.00
Claim of Donna Powers, in the amount of $218.00/377.00
Claim of Russell H. Theilig, by Allstate Insurance Company, in the amount of $1,053.32
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED:
Claim of Peter Garcia, in the amount of $582.44
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the meeting is adjourned at ten nine o=clock p.m.