City Council, May 7, 1997.
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, May 7, 1997, at eight o'clock p.m. All the members are present and President Barry presides.
The reading of the records of April 23, 1997, is dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, 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 William Mulholland, Director of Parks and Recreation, to members of the Pawtucket City Council. (AField Use Maintenance Fund@ uses)
B. Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to members of the Pawtucket City Council. (1997-98 Housing and Community Development Action Plan Resolution to Authorize CDBG filing)
C. Communication from Richard E. DeLyon, Chief of Police, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk. (Park and property control officer)
D. Communication from Judith H. Robbins, Mayor of Attleboro, Ma., to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk. (Pascale Block Company)
E. Communication from Ronald J. Leitao, Acting Director of Public Works, to Pawtucket City Council. (Update on the meeting with the union on the sweeping of sidewalks and gutters by prisoners)
H. Communication from Ralph E. Mangiante, Acting Finance Director, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk. (Health benefit expenses for the current fiscal year and for the upcoming FY98 budget)
I. Communication from Martin E. Joyce, Jr., Director of Personnel, to John J. Barry, III, President of the Pawtucket City Council. (Blue Cross/Blue Shield eligibility status)
J. Communication from Thomas F. Doucette, P.E., Acting Chief Engineer, Pawtucket Water Supply Board, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk. (George & Lois Flanagan)
L. Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, to John J. Barry, III, Council President and members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Larry=s Auto Repair, 519 Pawtucket Avenue)
M. Communication from John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Operating Agreement for the Transfer Station)
**N. Communication from Ralph E. Mangiante, Acting Finance Director, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk. (RFP for auditing services - Federal grants)
O. Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Secretary, Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency, to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Stipend for PRA members)
**TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN:
F. Communication from Martin E. Joyce, Jr., Personnel Director, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk. (KPMG/Peat Marwick, LLP Actuary Report/Fire Fighter Arbitration Pension Issues) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following communication:
Communication from Martin E. Joyce, Personnel Director, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk. (KPMG/Peat Marwick, LLP Actuary Report/Fire Fighter Arbitration Pension Issues)
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Communication from Martin E. Joyce, Personnel Director, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk. (KPMG/Peat Marwick, LLP Actuary Report/Fire Fighter Arbitration Pension Issues)
G. Communication from Ralph E. Mangiante, Acting Finance Director, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk. (Health Care Management and Billing Services, Inc.) 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 Joseph Roque, Purchasing Agent, to ask that he prepare an RFP for third party rescue run billing services currently provided by the Lighthouse Group, for the Council=s consideration.
K. Communication from Thomas F. Doucette, P.E., Acting Chief Engineer, Pawtucket Water Supply Board, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk. (Flushing problems) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Thomas F. Doucette, P.E., Acting Chief Engineer, Pawtucket Water Supply Board, regarding the flushing problems in the sixth district. Councilor Vieira noted that the problem has occurred several times and in several areas within the district.
He further noted that he was told by employees of the Water Supply Board that the problem was caused by the time the flushing started and the manner it was done.
The Council is strongly requesting that Mr. Doucette, consider starting the flushing later in the evening and go back to the older method of flushing the pipes, which did not cause the water pressure problem.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following communication:
Communication from Kevin J. Shea, Executive Director, Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency, to members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency=s intent to transfer ownership of disposition parcels MV-1, 2, 3 in the Moshassuck Valley Industrial Area to the City of Pawtucket)
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the following communication is REFERRED TO THE PROPERTY COMMITTEE.
Communication from Kevin J. Shea, Executive Director, Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency, to members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency=s intent to transfer ownership of disposition parcels MV-1, 2, 3 in the Moshassuck Valley Industrial Area to the City of Pawtucket)
Communication from Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Dedicating playground at Varieur School to the late Mrs. Beth Daley) is REFERRED TO THE PROPERTY COMMITTEE.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following memo and ordinance:
Memo from Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk, to Mayor Robert E. Metivier, and all Directors and Department Heads. (Schedule of budget workshop sessions)
ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCE 1997-1998.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the following memo is READ AND ORDERED FILED and the ordinance is REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:
Memo from Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk, to Mayor Robert E. Metivier, and all Directors and Department Heads. (Schedule of budget workshop sessions)
ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCE 1997-1998.
Communication from John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk. (Transfer Station Lease Amendment) is REFERRED TO THE PROPERTY COMMITTEE.
Communication from Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Waiver of the residency law for Robert Bernardo at the Water Supply Board) is REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following draft report:
Draft report from Robert S. Haws, KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, to Councilor James E. Doyle. (Police and Fire pension analysis)
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the following draft report is REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
Draft report from Robert S. Haws, KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, to Councilor James E. Doyle. (Police and Fire pension analysis)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following communication and resolution:
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to the members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Resolution Supporting City of Pawtucket Overall Economic Development Program OEDP)
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the following communication 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, Cute, Doyle, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to the members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Resolution Supporting City of Pawtucket Overall Economic Development Program OEDP)
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD APRIL 23, 1997, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Proposed RFP for auditing services of the financial records of the city of Pawtucket for fiscal years 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following memo:
Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk, to members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Proposed Liquor Legislation - Caterers)
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the following memo is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk, to members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Proposed Liquor Legislation - Caterers)
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION IS LAID ON THE TABLE UNTIL THE COUNCIL RECEIVES THE AMENDMENT TO THE LEGISLATION:
Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk, to members of the City Council. (Resolution on Caterer=s Class GC liquor license legislation)
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS TAKEN UP:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDS UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, discusses the resolution.
The following resolution is read and DEFEATED on a roll call vote as follows:
Ayes - 0.
Noes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDS UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY CALLS A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MONDAY, MAY 12, 1997, AT 4:30 P.M., TO TAKE UP ONCE AGAIN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM RESOLUTION.
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.
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING STATE FUNDING FOR LIBRARIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE, ALLOWING THEM TO MAINTAIN THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE COOPERATING LIBRARIES AUTOMATED NETWORK (CLAN).
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.
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING MAY 12TH - MAY 18TH ACHILD SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK II@.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Doyle introduces the following communication:
Communication from KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, to Councilor James E. Doyle. (Bill for pension project in the amount of $5,500.00)
Upon motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and the payment of $5,500.00 is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, to Councilor James E. Doyle. (Bill for pension project in the amount of $5,500.00)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE, CHAIR OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
COUNCILOR DOYLE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,863.00:
Communication from Leo H. Fox, Certified Public Accountant, to Councilor James Doyle, Finance Committee Chairman. (Change in scope of audit services and audit fee in the amount of $13,213.00)
Upon motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Butler, and with the recommendation of the Finance Committee, the communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and the City Council recommends that the Purchasing Board approve additional expenditures in the amount of $8,863.00 for services for the 1996 audit, but not the $4,350.00 requested for the 1995 audit.
Communication from Leo H. Fox, Certified Public Accountants, to Councilor James Doyle, Finance Committee Chairman. (Change in scope of audit services and audit fee in the amount of $13,213.00)
COUNCILOR BUTLER LEAVES AT 9:16 P.M.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Cute, Doyle, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
RESOLUTION OPPOSING 97-H 5324 ENTITLED, AAN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION@ (RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS).
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE, CHAIR OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Hodge and with the recommendation of the Finance Committee, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to James J. Malachowski, Public Utilities Commission, sending to him a portion of the management letter of the FY 1996 City Audit, by L.H. Fox, and Associates, Certified Public Accountants, regarding the Pawtucket Public Buildings Authority.
Mr. Fox believes that there was a violation of the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission=s order in 1991, regarding the payment of administrative expenses. Mr. Fox is recommending that the city petition the P.U.C. to hold a limited hearing to clarify the order, and in the future comply with it.
COUNCILOR BUTLER RETURNS AT 9:19 P.M.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROPERTY COMMITTEE 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.
RESOLUTION RE-NAMING NOVELTY PARK ON JOHNSON STREET AS AJOSEPH A. AYOTTE PARK@.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Cute, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to prepare resolutions for Nicole D. Monastasse and Cynthia N. Prudence, to thank them for participation in the zoo clean-up.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS REFERRED BACK TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PROMOTION SPORTS, INC. FOR THE DASHER BOARD SPACE AT DENNIS M. LYNCH ARENA.
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.
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 1499 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET REGARDING THE USE OF PUBLIC PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS. (Grassy Areas) AS AMENDED
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ORDINANCE ENTITLED FIELD USE MAINTENANCE FUND.
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 invite William Mulholland, Director of Parks and Recreation, to the next Council meeting on May 21, 1997, to discuss the ordinance entitled, AORDINANCE ENTITLED FIELD USE MAINTENANCE FUND.@
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS INTRODUCED BY THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
THE FOLLOWING LICENSES WERE LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD APRIL 23, 1997, AND ARE AGAIN TAKEN UP:
AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND CLASS B SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES
J. M. Enterprises d/b/a Goff Gas, (previously Antonio=s Zeina Ltd. d/b/a Goff Gas) 75 Goff Avenue, LIC#30222 & LIC#40223
SUNDAY SALES (FIRST CLASS)
J. M. Enterprises d/b/a Goff Gas, (previously Antonio=s Zeina Ltd. d/b/a Goff Gas) 75 Goff Avenue, LIC#20294
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)
J. M. Enterprises d/b/a Goff Gas, (previously Antonio=s Zeina Ltd. d/b/a Goff Gas) 75 Goff Avenue, LIC#450
Speaking in favor is David Oliveira, 44 Blackburn Street, Pawtucket, RI.
Mr. Oliveira states that he has never been in the auto repair business before.
His father and partner own the property.
The hours will be 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. for gas and for the convenience store, and until 5:00 pm for repairs.
There will be no painting or body work.
He has no objection to taking out the phones. He has not observed people using the phones for drug transactions.
He will put up a fence to block off his property from his neighbor=s property.
There will be 2 or 3 employees.
There is plenty of parking.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the following licenses are GRANTED WITH STIPULATIONS ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
*STIPULATIONS:
1. Fence or blackcade to be put up on Dexter Street side of property on border with neighbor.
2. Remove phone near Dexter Street.
AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND CLASS B SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES
J. M. Enterprises d/b/a Goff Gas, (previously Antonio=s Zeina Ltd. d/b/a Goff Gas) 75 Goff Avenue, LIC#30222 & LIC#40223
SUNDAY SALES (FIRST CLASS)
J. M. Enterprises d/b/a Goff Gas, (previously Antonio=s Zeina Ltd. d/b/a Goff Gas) 75 Goff Avenue, LIC#20294
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)
J. M. Enterprises d/b/a Goff Gas, (previously Antonio=s Zeina Ltd. d/b/a Goff Gas) 75 Goff Avenue, LIC#450
THE FOLLOWING LICENSES WERE LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD APRIL 23, 1997, AND ARE AGAIN TAKEN UP AND ARE AGAIN LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE :
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP (RENEWAL)
Lourenco Docouto d/b/a Larry=s Auto Repair, 519 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC#30208
SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE (CLASS B) RENEWAL
Lourenco Docouto d/b/a Larry=s Auto Repair, 519 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC#40205
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following memo:
Memo from Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk, to members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Second hand shop/auto repair shop licenses of George E. Dumont d/b/a Weeden Street Auto)
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following memo is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Memo from Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk, to members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Second hand shop/auto repair shop licenses of George E. Dumont d/b/a Weeden Street Auto)
THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE WITHDRAWN FROM THE DOCKET:
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP (ALL RENEWALS)
George E. Dumont d/b/a Weeden Street Auto, 593 Weeden Street, LIC#30223
SECOND HAND SHOP (CLASS AB) RENEWALS
George E. Dumont d/b/a Weeden Street Auto, 593 Weeden Street, LIC#40224
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP (ALL RENEWALS)
Richard L. Audette, d/b/a A & S Wheel and Brake, 514 Broadway, LIC#30010
Rodolphe Drolet d/b/a Motorcycle Accessories Ltd., 49-51 Montgomery Street, LIC#30033
Salvatore Esposito d/b/a Tech Motors, 560 Mineral Spring Avenue, LIC#30202
Donald E. Goulet d/b/a D & G Auto Sales, 33 Utton Avenue, LIC#30052
John Jeha d/b/a Jeha=s Texaco, 76 Newport Avenue, LIC#30057
William Martin d/b/a Village Transmission, 514 Broadway Unit B, LIC#30164
ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Discoteca 2000 for license to conduct dance, Barton Street, on Saturday, May 10, 1997, extension to 2:00 a.m. LIC#1054
Petition of First Baptist Church of Pawtucket for license to conduct coffee hour with live entertainment on May 24, 1997, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Country & Western Picnic with live entertainment on June 21, 1997, from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at 91 Cottage Street, church parking lot. LIC#1055
Petition of Pawtucket Family YMCA, 20 Summer Street, for license to conduct family fun festival with pony rides at Slater Park (zoo area) on Saturday, May 17, 1997, from 9:00 am - 1:00 p.m. LIC#1056
FORTUNE TELLER (RENEWAL)
Christina White d/b/a Palm Reader, 816 Newport Avenue, LIC#1099
PEDDLER
Palagi=s Ice Cream Inc., 55 Bacon Street, LIC#4
DRIVER: Andrew P. Downs, 39 Tucker Street, Pawtucket, RI.
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket.
POOL TABLE (NEW)
TEP Restaurant Inc. d/b/a Timothy=s Place, 47 Mendon Avenue, (7) Weekdays and Sundays, LIC#42
SUNDAY SALES (FIRST CLASS) NEW
Central Avenue Donuts Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 1113 Central Avenue, LIC#20295
SUNDAY SALES (SECOND CLASS) NEW
Cost Plus Inc. d/b/a Cost Plus, 1110 Central Avenue, LIC#20296
SECOND HAND SHOP (CLASS AB) RENEWALS
Rodolphe Drolet d/b/a Motorcycle Accessories Ltd., 49-51 Montgomery Street, LIC#40032
Salvatore Esposito d/b/a Tech Motors, 560 Mineral Spring Avenue, LIC#40197
SECOND HAND SHOP (CLASS B) RENEWALS
Donald E. Goulet d/b/a D & G Auto Sales, 33 Utton Avenue, LIC#40046
William Martin d/b/a Village Transmission, 514 Broadway Unit B, LIC#40152
SECOND HAND SHOP (CLASS C) RENEWALS
Heidi Dubuque d/b/a The Broadway Exchange, 654 Broadway, LIC#40112
Joanne Panciotti d/b/a Mothers Little Helper, 578 Newport Avenue, LIC#40195
Brenda Pollock d/b/a Take Two, 710 Central Avenue, LIC#40173
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) NEW
Central Avenue Donuts Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 1113 Central Avenue, LIC#453
Newton Carrasco d/b/a Panal Chicken, (previously Fiesta Chicken Inc., d/b/a Fiesta Chicken) 208 Dexter Street, LIC#455
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Michael Charpentier - $250.00
Joseph Musone - $392.73
Beatrice J. O=Dell - $100,000.00
Gia Fiore - $500,000.00
Peter Garcia - $582.44
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, requesting a legal status of Coastal Towing on West Avenue.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Doyle introduces the following communication:
Communication from Carol Carey, to Councilor James E. Doyle. (Vacant house at 70 Prince Street)
Upon motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilors Hodge and Rabbitt, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Communication from Carol Carey, to Councilor James E. Doyle. (Vacant house at 70 Prince Street)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilors Hodge and Rabbitt, 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, to forward the letter from Carol Carey to him for a response and appropriate action.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Doyle introduces the following communication:
Communication from Gail Brewer, to Councilor James E. Doyle. (Car Wash on Central Avenue)
Upon motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilors Hodge and Rabbitt, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Communication from Gail Brewer, to Councilor James E. Doyle. (Car Wash on Central Avenue)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilors Hodge and 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, to forward the letter from Gail Brewer to him for a response and appropriate action.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Doyle, 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, to ask what has been done to prepare the Oak Grove Cemetery and Moshassuck Cemetery for Memorial Day. Also, what is he planning to do between now and then to ensure it is in the best shape possible.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Moran, the meeting is adjourned at nine fifty-four o=clock p.m.