City Council, November 19, 1997.
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, November 19, 1997, at eight twenty o=clock p.m. All the members are present and President Barry presides.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ARHODE ISLAND MILL BUILDING AND ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION ACT.@
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 8:27 P.M.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Doyle introduces the members of Boy Scout Troop 28 to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
The reading of the records of November 5, 1997, is dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Bray, the *Consent Agenda is approved on a unanimous voice vote.
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
A. Communication from Ralph E. Mangiante, Acting Finance Director, to members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Fiscal period from July 1, 1997 through October 31, 1997)
B. Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk, to members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Rehabilitation Loan Program)
C. Communication from Linda S. Murphy, CMC/AAE, President, International Institute of Municipal Clerks, to Mayor Robert E. Metivier. (Richard J. Goldstein, CMC/AAE, City Clerk of the City of Pawtucket, RI, has been accepted into the IIMC Academy for Advanced Education)
F. Communication from Sgt. Thomas J. Gifford, Jr., Pawtucket Police, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC/AAE, City Clerk. (Traffic complaints in the area of Curtis School)
**G. Communication from Dawn M. McCormick, Registrar, Board of Canvassers & Registrations, to Councilor William J. Vieira. (Polling locations)
H. Communication from Ralph E. Mangiante, Acting Finance Director, to members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Master Lease Program)
**I. Communication from David L. Quinn, II, Tax Assessor, to Councilor Kevin Rabbitt. (Property Values - Rocco Avenue)
**J. Communication from James T. Condon, Chief of Fire Department, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC/AAE, City Clerk. (J & J Bumper, located on Grotto Avenue)
**K. Communication from James T. Condon, Chief of Fire Department, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC/AAE, City Clerk. (J & J Bumper, located on 10 Dunnel Lane)
L. Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, to Council President John J. Barry, III, and members of the City Council. (Ryder Student Transportation)
M. Communication from Frank J. Milos, Jr., Assistant City Solicitor, to Councilor Kevin J. Rabbitt. (Ryder Transportation Company)
P. Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, to Council President John J. Barry, III, and members of the City Council. (Vacant/Abandoned Housing Report)
Q. Communication from Ralph E. Mangiante, Acting Finance Director, to Jack Gannon, City Solicitor. (FY98 Master Lease)
**TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN:
D. Communication from William D. Ankner, Ph.D., Department of Transportation, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC/AAE, City Clerk. (Mineral Spring Avenue Bridge Project) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
E. Communication from Donald S. Steinke, Chief Highway Operations Division, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration. (Mineral Spring Avenue Bridge) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
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 Dr. William Ankner, Director of Department of Transportation and Donald P. Steinke, Chief, Highway Operations Division, Federal Highway Administration, regarding the Mineral Spring Avenue Bridge Project in Pawtucket. The Council is requesting that they reconsider shutting down the bridge.
If this is not possible, the Council is asking if any consideration has been given to placing a temporary bridge that would utilize the location of the Santos Park area; and when the bridge work is completed, Santos Park can be restored to its original condition. The Council states that temporary bridges are being used in other communities, and would like to see if one can be used in Pawtucket.
Councilor Bray is also requesting that they schedule a meeting with Bill Nesbitt, President of the Woodlawn Neighorhood Association, and Ron Leitao, Acting Director of Public Works, regarding the impact this project is going to have on this Neighorhood.
N. Communication from Michael E. Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor, to Pawtucket City Council. (County Street and Dawson Street - AMulti-Way Stop Controls.@) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
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 Richard E. DeLyon, Chief of Police, to ask that his department conduct a traffic count over the next two weeks, on the number of automobiles on Dawson Street and report the finding to Mike Burns, Traffic Engineer.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following entitled ordinance:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 991 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED ATHE TRAFFIC ORDINANCE@ (4-Way Stop Signs -- Dawson and County Streets)
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following entitled ordinance is REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE on a unanimous voice vote:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 991 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED ATHE TRAFFIC ORDINANCE@ (4-Way Stop Signs -- Dawson and County Streets)
O. Communication from Michael E. Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor, to Pawtucket City Council. (Rice Street) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following entitled ordinance:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENENT OF CHAPTER 991 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED ATRAFFIC ORDINANCES.@ (Multi-Way Stop Signs -- Bart Drive and Rice Street)
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following entitled ordinance is REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE on a unanimous voice vote:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENENT OF CHAPTER 991 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED ATRAFFIC ORDINANCES.@ (Multi-Way Stop Signs -- Bart Drive and Rice Street)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BUTLER.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Butler introduces the following entitled ordinance:
ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS AT PUBLIC ATHLETIC AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.
Upon motion made by Councilor Butler, seconded by Council Bray, the following entitled ordinance is REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE on a unanimous voice vote:
ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS AT PUBLIC ATHLETIC AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Secretary, Pawtucket City Planning Commission, to Pawtucket City Council. (Amendment to Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element - revision of land Plat 43B, Lots 498, 499, 543, and 617 from industrial to commercial; Comprehensive Plan Open Space and Recreation Element, Section H Implementation Schedule - changes in specific project proposals and starting dates, is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND THE CLERK IS INSTRUCTED TO SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR DECEMBER 10, 1997, AT 8:00 O=CLOCK P.M.
Petition from Mary C. Hanley, E/P Manager - Right of Way, New England Telephone Company, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk. (Place one (1) joint pole location on Broadway, to provide service for new 15 unit apartment building) is APPROVED PENDING APPROVAL BY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS.
Petition from Mary C. Hanley, E/P Manager - Right of Way, New England Telephone Company, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk. (Place one (1) new joint stub pole and sidewalk anchor guy location on Broadway, to eliminate existing private property pole (hazardous) and provide service to #95 and church) is APPROVED PENDING APPROVAL BY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following communication:
Communication from William J. Lynch, Esq., Skolnik, McIntyre & Tate Esquires Ltd., to John J. Barry, President of the Pawtucket City Council. (Proposed Tax Stabilization Resolution regarding 249 Roosevelet Avenue Premises.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from William J. Lynch, Esq., Skolnik, McIntyre & Tate Esquires Ltd., to John Barry, President of the Pawtucket City Council. (Proposed Tax Stabilization Resolution regarding 249 Roosevelet Avenue Premises.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE, CHAIR OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE.
Councilor Hodge returns the following ordinance from the ordinance committee with a recommendation for APPROVAL:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 991 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED ATHE TRAFFIC ORDINANCE.@ (4-Way Stop Signs -- Manton Street and Courtney Avenue)
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, Cute, Doyle, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 991 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED ATHE TRAFFIC ORDINANCE.@ (4-Way Stop Signs -- Manton Street and Courtney Avenue)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE, CHAIR OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE.
Councilor Hodge returns the following ordinance from the ordinance committee with a recommendation for APPROVAL, WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:
ORDINANCE ENTITLED MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AHOSPITAL ZONE@ PARKING.
Add the following to Section 1:
E. AHospital Zone@ Resident Parking Permits shall be available through the office of the City Clerk upon presentation of two (2) forms of identification, as follows:
1. Valid motor vehicle registration for each requested vehicle
2. Copy of Pawtucket tax bill or valid piece of U.S.mail addressed to that residence
F. AHospital Zone@ Special Guest Permit, one per residence, shall be available through the office of the City Clerk upon presentation of Section AE@ (2).
Amend Section 2 as follows:
2. The AHospital Zone@ shall include all, but not be limited to the following:
C Division Meadow Street from School Street (West border) to South Bend Young Street (East border). School Street from Division Street Meadow Street (North border) to Englewood Avenue (South border.)
C Englewood Avenue
C Rhode Island Avenue from Englewood Avenue (South border) to the point where it intersects with Pond Street Beechwood Avenue
C Beechwood Avenue to Young Street (South border)
C Young Street (East border) to Meadow Street
C South Bend Street from Pond Street (South border) to Division Street (North border.)
C Prospect Street from Englewood Avenue (South border) to Division Meadow Street (North border.)
C Brewster Street from Englewood Avenue (South border) to Division Meadow Street (North border.)
C Young Street
C Arch Street to the point where it intersects with Division Street (North border.)
C Kepler Street
C Norton Street to the point where it intersects with Meadow Street
C Summit Street to the point where it intersects with Division Meadow Street (North border)
C South Street to the point where it intersects with Division Street (North border.)
C Beechwood Avenue
C Chestnut Street
C Rosewood Street
C Woodland Street
C Meadow Street as defined above
Border streets shall be in the Hospital Zone in their entirety on both sides for the purpose of this ordinance.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Bray, the amendments to the ordinance entitled AORDINANCE ENTITLED MEMORIAL HOSPITAL >HOSPITAL ZONE= PARKING@ are 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 first time AS AMENDED 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 ENTITLED MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AHOSPITAL ZONE@ PARKING. AS AMENDED
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Bray, the Clerk is instructed to set a Public Hearing on the ordinance entitled AORDINANCE ENTITLED MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AHOSPITAL ZONE@ PARKING. AS AMENDED on December 10, 1997, at 8:00 P.M.
ELECTION OF CITY OFFICER (To fill the unexpired term of Judge Joseph A. Keough) Term expires the first City Council meeting in February, 2000)
JUDGE OF MUNICIPAL COURT
The Election of Patricia Lynch Harwood as Judge of Municipal Court, to fill the unexpired term of Joseph A. Keough is PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Doyle, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - Councilor Cute.
PATRICIA LYNCH HARWOOD IS ELECTED JUDGE OF MUNICIPAL COURT.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Bray introduces the following communication:
Communication from the Honorable Joseph R. Weisberger, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Rhode Island, to Councilor Mary Bray. (Position of Chief Judge of the Pawtucket Municipal Court)
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from the Honorable Joseph R. Weisberger, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Rhode Island, to Councilor Mary Bray. (Position of Chief Judge of the Pawtucket Municipal Court)
COUNCILOR BUTLER LEAVES AT 8:58 P.M.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 5, 1997, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS DEFEATED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - Councilors Doyle and Rabbitt.
Noes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Cute, Hodge, Moran and Vieira.
RESOLUTION APPROVING A TWO YEAR MASTER LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.
THE FY 98 LEASE PURCHASE - EQUIPMENT REQUESTS ARE TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
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.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY, CHAIR OF THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE.
Councilor Bray returns the following communication from the city property committee with a recommendation TO BE READ AND ORDERED FILED AND INTRODUCES THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:
Communication from John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to President John J. Barry, III of the Pawtucket City Council. (Assignment of McCaughey Standard, Inc. Environmental Transportation Services, Inc. lease to Blackstone Valley Regional Transfer Station, LLC)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MCCAUGHEY STANDARD, INC./ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC., TO ASSIGN ITS RIGHTS UNDER THE LEASE FOR THE INCINERATOR ON GROTTO AVENUE TO THE BLACKSTONE VALLEY REGIONAL TRANSFER STATION, LLC.
Upon motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED on a unanimous voice vote and the following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Cute, Doyle, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
Abstains Councilor Hodge.
Councilor Hodge abstains based on his statement that APresently use McCaughey Standard as a vendor to my private business@ (report filed)
Communication from John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to President John J. Barry, III of the Pawtucket City Council. (Assignment of McCaughey Standard, Inc. Environmental Transportation Services, Inc. lease to Blackstone Valley Regional Transfer Station, LLC)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MCCAUGHEY STANDARD, INC./ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC., TO ASSIGN ITS RIGHTS UNDER THE LEASE FOR THE INCINERATOR ON GROTTO AVENUE TO THE BLACKSTONE VALLEY REGIONAL TRANSFER STATION, LLC.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Vieira, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to schedule a meeting of the Animal Control Committee, to be held on Monday, November 24, 1997, at 5:30 p.m., to discuss staffing issues.
Police Chief Richard DeLyon, Animal Control Officer John Holmes, Personnel Director Martin E. Joyce and the Pawtucket Animal Shelter Volunteers are to be notified of this meeting.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - Councilors Bray, Doyle, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - President Barry, Councilors Cute and Hodge.
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 Ronald J. Leitao, Acting Director of Public Works, to ask if it is too late in the season to have Dawson Street repaved this year. If it is, the Council is requesting that it be placed on the repaving list for the next year.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Vieira, 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 for a status report regarding the street lights in the city.
Some time ago the project of replacing dimmer street lights with brighter ones began. Both Councilor Moran and Vieira have noted that their districts have many of the dimmer lights compared to other sections of the city. The Council is asking that he provide the following information:
1. Are these districts going to have the brighter lights?
2. How many of the streets in these districts have had the lights changed?
3. How many streets are left to do?
4. What type of lights are being used?
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2175 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ALSO KNOWN AS SECTION 76-01 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED AREAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.@ (Limiting duration of leases)
THE FOLLOWING LICENSES WERE LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 5, 1997, AND ARE AGAIN TAKEN UP AND ARE GRANTED WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS:
*STIPULATIONS
1. Outside storage for not more than 18 vehicles.
2. No outside storage of auto parts, auto debris, etc.
3. No repair work is to be conducted outside of the building.
4. Repair work hours of operation 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday; 8:00 am to 12:00 noon on Saturday.
5. Outside premises to be maintained to clean and sanitary condition.
6. Appropriate rubbish containers are to be located on the premises for rubbish and garbage (but not auto parts)
AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND CLASS AB SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE:
Robert Valentin d/b/a Robert Auto Repair, 25 Willow Avenue, LIC#30228 & LIC#40236
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS GRANTED WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATION ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
*STIPULATION
To meet with neighbors immediately to work out problems in the vicinity of the establishment.
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) NEW
Roosevelt=s on the River Inc., 682-684 Roosevelt Avenue, LIC#478
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of St. Raphael Academy for license to conduct Reunion, 123 Walcott Street, on Saturday, November 29, 1997, form 7:00 pm - 1:00 a.m. LIC#1092M
BOWLING ALLEYS (RENEWAL)
Eugene J. Merola Inc., d/b/a Chip=s Bowlarama, 615 Pawtucket Avenue, (24) Weekdays & Sundays, LIC#1
PEDDLERS LICENSES (RENEWALS)
John Cassino d/b/a Deli King, 16 Atwood Avenue, North Providence, RI, LIC#51 (Catering Truck)
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
Victor Iannitti, 21 George Street, Pawtucket, RI, LIC#5 (Fruit & Produce)
LOCATION: Broad Street (between Exchange Street & Central Falls line)
Joao C. Soares, 162 Ohio Avenue, Providence, RI, LIC#2 (Fish/Seafood)
LOCATION: Weeden & Conant Streets.
Norm=s Catering, 128 Dike Street, Providence, RI, LIC#16 (Food Catering)
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
Palagi=s Ice Cream Inc., 55 Bacon Street, Pawtucket, RI, LIC#4 (Ice Cream)
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
SUNDAY SALES (FIRST CLASS) NEW
East Avenue CVS Inc., d/b/a CVS/Pharmacy #2234, 407 East Avenue, LIC#20307
TAVERN (SECOND CLASS) RENEWAL
Richard & Rita Maher, 29-31 Barton Street, LIC#230
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) RENEWALS
Bess Eaton Donut Flour Co. Inc., d/b/a Bess Eaton Donuts of Newport Avenue, 1242 Newport Avenue, LIC#17 OPEN 24 HOURS
David Kadisevskis d/b/a Fountain Street Grill, 365 Fountain Street, LIC#347
Peter Kakisis d/b/a Pawtucket House of Pizza, 398 Smithfield Avenue, LIC#110
Pawtucket Lion Pizza Inc., d/b/a Pawtucket Lion Pizza, 197 Mineral Spring Avenue, LIC#386
The Peppermill Restaurant Ltd., 36 Central Avenue, LIC#161
Royal Antedeluvian Order of Buffaloes, 532 Lonsdale Avenue, LIC#171
TEP Restaurant Inc., d/b/a Timothy=s Place, 47 Mendon Avenue, LIC#421
Epaminondas Zarokostas d/b/a Maria=s Pizza, 477 Smithfield Avenue, LIC#205
VICTUALLING HOUSE (SECOND CLASS) NEW
LaRosa Restaurant Inc., d/b/a Big E=s Diner, 242 Main Street, LIC#477
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Donald C. Clement - $606.85/740.01
George Prive - $370.00/383.00
John L. Tobin, III, (by Christine M. Tobin) - $100,000.00
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 Sue Chace, in the amount of $139.90
Claim of Kurtis R. Brown, by Attorney V. Edward Formisano, in no amount specified.
Claim of George Cardosi, in the amount of $926.04/1,021.62
Claim of Carmen Horowitz, by Attorney Matthew J. Brosco, in the amount of $100,000.00
Claim of Estela Jesus, by Attorney Raymond A. Pacia, in the amount of $100,000.00
Claim of Ester S. Norris, by Attorney Peter P. D=Amico, in no amount specified.
Claim of David Tager, by Attorney Charles J. Vucci, in the amount of $100,000.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE DENIED:
Claim of Paul F. Lopes, in the amount of $1,277.03/1,350.00
Claim of Anabela Malveiro, in the amount of $277.45
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Doyle introduces the following Communication:
Communication from Scott Partington, Bigos & Partington, Attorneys at Law, to Pawtucket City Council. (Bill for professional services in the amount of $375.00)
Upon motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and the payment of $375.00 is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Scott Partington, Bigos & Partington, Attorneys at Law, to Pawtucket City Council. (Bill for professional services in the amount of $375.00)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following claim.
Claim of Michael & Sophia Herman in the amount of $226.94
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following claim is REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS on a unanimous voice vote:
Claim of Michael & Sophia Herman in the amount of $226.94
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Rabbitt introduces the following resolution:
RESOLUTION WISHING BETTE ROSSI A HAPPY 73RD BIRTHDAY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Hodge, 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 WISHING BETTE ROSSI A HAPPY 73RD BIRTHDAY.
THE CHAIR RECOGNZIES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor 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, to ask that the burned out street light at St. Teresa=s Church, Newport Avenue, be replaced immediately, if if has not already been done.
Also, the Council is requesting that he take the necessary steps to have all street lighting in working order at each church in the city holding evening masses, whereby it is necessary for people to cross streets to get to the church.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to William T. Noonan, Public Safety Director, regarding a situation whereby an auxiliary police officer was struck by an automobile on Newport Avenue, outside of St. Teresa=s Church.
In an effort to avoid a similar situation from occurring again, the Council is requesting that he take the necessary steps to have all street lighting in working order at each church in the city holding evening masses, whereby it is necessary for people to cross streets to the church.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Bray, the meeting is adjourned at nine forty o=clock p.m.