April 22, 1998 - Regular City Council Session

 

City Council, April 22, 1998

 

A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, April 22, 1998, at eight nine o’clock p.m. All the members are present and President Barry presides.

 

THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO PRESENT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS:

 

CITY YEAR PAWTUCKET CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TEAM

CHILDREN'S CRUSADE OF PAWTUCKET

PAWTUCKET-FAIRLAWN GIRL SCOUT TROOP #341

 

THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT EIGHT FIFTEEN O'CLOCK P.M.

 

The reading of the records of April 8, 1998 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:

 

590      A.        Communication from Mayor James E. Doyle to members of the City Council. (Management letter submitted by Ron L. Beaulieu & Company)         

 

590      B.         Communication from Mayor James E. Doyle to President John J. Barry, III and members of the City Council.  (City Clerk's Department)

 

595 **C.         Communication from Kevin J. Shea, Executive Director, Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency to members of the City Council.  (Amendment to Redevelopment Plan)

 

622     E.         Memorandum from Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning & Code Enforcement to City Council President John Barry and members of the City Council.  (Vacant/Abandon Housing Report)

 

614      F.         Communication from Ronald J. Leitao, Acting Director of Public Works to members of the City Council.  (Policy when excavating in residential areas)

 

614      G.        Communication from Ronald J. Leitao, Acting Director of Public Works to embers of the City Council.  (Parking Ban for Street Sweeping)

 

614      H.        Communication from Ronald J. Leitao, Acting Director of Public Works to members of the City Council.  (Sewer backup problem in the Fairlawn Avenue and Mineral Spring Avenue Area)

 

026      I.          Minutes of the Pawtucket Parks Commission meeting held on March 3, 1998.

 

**TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN:

 

028      D.        Communication from Ron L. Beaulieu, CPA to City Council President John J. Barry, III.  (City's Audited Financial Statements) 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 Vieira, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Ron L. Beaulieu & Company requesting a meeting to discuss the audit report.  Also, the Clerk is further instructed to notify Mr. Beaulieu that the Council is not satisfied with an additional fee of $275 as stated in his letter for additional services.  The Council states that there never was a mention of any additional costs associated with the audit report nor did Mr. Beaulieu ever indicate that there would be a problem meeting in Pawtucket with the Council. 

 

028      Communication from Michael F. Horan, Attorney, representing Building #19 to Councilman John Barry, President, City of Pawtucket City Council, requesting a continuance of formal hearing until Wednesday, May 6, 1998, is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND FORMAL HEARING IS RESCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1998.

 

Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Rhode Island Open Space Grants Program) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

THE CLERK IS INSTRUCTED TO ADVERTISE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1998 AT 8:00 PM.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.

 

With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Carr introduces the following resolution:

 

RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE 28TH YEAR OF EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, Vieira, and Wildenhain.

 

Noes - 0.

 

588      RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE 28TH YEAR OF EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES.

 

609      Communication from Mary C. Hanley, E/P Manager - Right of Way, NYNEX to City Clerk.  (Proposed excavation pad and cabinet at junction of Beverage Hill Avenue and Narragansett Park Drive), is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REQUEST IS APPROVED PENDING APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS.

 

589      Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Juvenile Hearing Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:

 

Fayneese Miller Biral, 182 Lafayette Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires first Monday in December 2000, is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle for confirmation is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, Vieira, and Wildenhain.

 

Noes - 0.

 

Fayneese Miller Biral, 182 Lafayette Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires first Monday in December 2000.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HOYAS.

 

With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hoyas introduces the following entitled resolution:

 

RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING LAUREEN ANNE LEBLANC AND DONALD R. GREBIEN ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR MARRIAGE.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Hoyas, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, Vieira, and Wildenhain.

 

Noes - 0.

 

588      RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING LAUREEN ANNE LEBLANC AND DONALD R. GREBIEN ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR MARRIAGE.

 

589      Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Juvenile Hearing Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:

 

Joseph A. Keough, 72 Anawan Road, Pawtucket, RI 02861.  Term expires first Monday in December 2000, is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle for confirmation is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, Vieira, and Wildenhain.

 

Noes - 0.

 

Joseph A. Keough, 72 Anawan Road, Pawtucket, RI 02861.  Term expires first Monday in December 2000.

 

589      Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Juvenile Hearing Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:

 

John Ward, 11 King Phillip Road, Pawtucket, RI 02861.  Term expires first Monday in December 2000, is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle for confirmation is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, Vieira, and Wildenhain.

 

Noes - 0.

 

John Ward, 11 King Phillip Road, Pawtucket, RI 02861.  Term expires first Monday in December 2000.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.

 

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Ronald Travers, Director, Division of Zoning and Code Enforcement, requesting an inspection of the property at 12 Belmore Drive to determine if there is illegal dumping taking place.  If so, he is requested to take the necessary steps to have this matter taken care of.

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, Vieira, and Wildenhain.

 

Noes - 0.

 

033      RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ABATEMENT OF TAXES ON MOTOR VEHICLES, REAL ESTATE AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY IN THE SUM OF $25,486.66.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.

 

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Grebien, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote.

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a follow up letter to Thomas Doucette, Acting Chief Engineer, Pawtucket Water Supply Board, regarding the chemicals offered by the Water Supply Board to the public, to get rust out of clothing. 

 

A copy of said communication is sent to the Chair of the Water Supply Board, Mary Tetzner, requesting that she instruct Mr. Doucette to respond to the Council’s request.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.

 

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Grebien is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote.

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a follow up letter to Thomas Doucette, Acting Chief Engineer, Pawtucket Water Supply Board, regarding the Council’s previous request for the Water Supply Board’s policy when it excavates in residential areas.

 

A copy of said communication is sent to the Chair of the Water Supply Board, Mary Tetzner, requesting that she instruct Mr. Doucette to respond to the Council’s request.

 

The following resolution, which was laid on the table at the meeting held April 8, 1998, is again taken up.  

 

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONVEYING CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT BROAD AND HUMES STREETS TO THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICES.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES MICHAEL D. CASSIDY, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND REDEVELOPMENT.

 

588      Mr. Cassidy introduces a communication regarding the usage of the parking lot at Broad and Humes Street, which is made part of the record.  Mr. Cassidy states that after listening to the concerns of the neighbors and businesses in this area, he is recommending that the City Council NOT sell the parking lot to the Post Office.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Moran, upon recommendation of Michael D. Cassidy, Director, Department of Planning and Redevelopment, the following resolution is WITHDRAWN on a unanimous voice vote:

 

588      RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONVEYING CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT BROAD AND HUMES STREETS TO THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICES.

 

The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, Vieira, and Wildenhain.

 

Noes - 0.

 

032      RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CARE OF BURIAL LOT OF ARTUR C. PIMENTEL.

 

The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, Vieira, and Wildenhain.

 

Noes - 0.

 

032      RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CARE OF BURIAL LOT OF CAREY W. COBB.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.

 

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael Burns, Traffic Division, regarding the feasibility of placing a crosswalk at the corner of Sweet and Daggett Avenues.

 

The Clerk is further instructed to send a communication to Michael Burns, Traffic Division, regarding the feasibility of placing a crosswalk at the corner of Woodbine Street directly across from the Good Shepherd Church. 

 

Also, the Council is requesting the feasibility of making Woodbine Street a one-way, running from East to West, between the hours 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.; and 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

 

Mr. Burns is requested to respond in time for the next City Council meeting scheduled on May 6, 1998.

 

The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, Vieira, and Wildenhain.

 

Noes - 0.

 

032      RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CARE OF BURIAL LOT OF VIRTOLINO J. LIMA, SR.

 

The following resolution is taken up:

 

RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF BONDING LEGISLATION FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES MICHAEL D. CASSIDY, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND REDEVELOPMENT.

 

Mr. Cassidy discusses the need for bonding to repair the six bridges, which have been targeted by the Department of Transportation.  Mr. Cassidy states that the bond request for $400,000 for the removal and replacement of fuel tanks at the Public Works Center on Armistice Blvd. should be withdrawn, as Mr. Leitao will use budgeted monies to do this work.  Mr. Cassidy states that he will submit a request for $400,000 for the bridge repair work to the Planning Commission for their approval and will follow with the request for a resolution to have the new bond request submitted.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following resolution is read and PASSED without the authorization to issue bonds and notes for the removal and replacement of fuel tanks at the Public Works Center on Armistice Blvd. - $400,000.

 

Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, Vieira, and Wildenhain.

 

Noes - 0.

 

335      RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF BONDING LEGISLATION FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.

 

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Grebien, is passed on a unanimous voice vote.

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor James E. Doyle, in his capacity as Public Safety Director; Ronald J. Leitao, Acting Director Public Works; Michael Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment; and Michael Burns, Traffic Division, requesting that the necessary steps be taken to have tractor-trailer trucks be prohibited from using the Division Street Bridge until such time as the needed repairs are completed.

 

COUNCILOR VIEIRA LEAVES THE CHAMBER AT 8:55 P.M.

 

The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

Noes - 0.

 

588      RESOLUTION THANKING THE CITY YEAR PAWTUCKET CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE BEAUTIFICATION OF SLATER PARK.

 

The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

Noes - 0.

 

588      RESOLUTION THANKING THE CHILDREN'S CRUSADE OF PAWTUCKET FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE BEAUTIFICATION OF SLATER PARK.

 

The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

Noes - 0.

 

588      RESOLUTION THANKING THE PAWTUCKET-FAIRLAWN GIRL SCOUT TROOP #341 FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE BEAUTIFICATION OF THE SMITHFIELD AVENUE PLAYGROUND.

 

The following ordinance is read for the second time and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

Noes - 0.

 

330      ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS WITHIN THE 1996-1997 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET, CHAPTER 2414.

 

The following ordinance is read for the second time and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

Noes - 0.

 

330      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 "REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS."  (Limiting duration of leases), AS AMENDED.

 

THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:

 

ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 293 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996 (P.T.E. PROGRAM)

 

Add the following section:

 

293-3 annual report.

 

The City Council shall receive an annual written report indicating the revenue and expenditures from the P.T.E. Fund.

 

Change present section 293-3 to 293-4

Change present section 293-4 to 293-5

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the AMENDMENTS to the ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 293 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996 (P.T.E. PROGRAM)” is PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

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, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

Noes - 0.

 

ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 293 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996 (P.T.E. PROGRAM), AS AMENDED

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

Noes - 0.

 

ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 383 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED "VEHICLES, ABANDONED AND JUNKED."

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

Noes - 0.

 

ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 16 OF CHAPTER 347, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED "SOLID WASTE."

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

Ayes - Councilors Bray, Grebien, Hodge, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

Noes - President Barry, Councilors Carr, and Hoyas.

 

ORDINANCE PROHIBITING NUDITY ON PREMISES WHERE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE OFFERED FOR SALE

 

COUNCILOR VIEIRA RETURNS AT 9:05 P.M.

 

THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:

 

ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2473 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED MEMORIAL HOSPITAL "HOSPITAL ZONE" PARKING.

 

ADD THE FOLLOWING TWO WORDS TO SECTION 2:  "RENT, LEASE", which shall now read as follows:

 

It shall be a violation of this ordinance for anyone who has been issued either a resident parking permit or a special guest pass by the City, as set forth in Section 1(A) and 1 (D) above, to sell, convey, "rent," "lease," or otherwise transfer the same to a third party who is not a resident of the Hospital Zone, or a guest of a resident of the Hospital Zone.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the AMENDMENT to the ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2473 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ‘HOSPITAL ZONE’ PARKING” is PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, Vieira, and Wildenhain.

 

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, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, Vieira, and Wildenhain.

 

Noes - 0.

 

ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2473 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED MEMORIAL HOSPITAL "HOSPITAL ZONE" PARKING, AS AMENDED.

 

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 Barbara Sokoloff, Executive Director, Public Buildings Authority, requesting that she attend the Pre-Council meeting on May 6, 1998, to discuss the Pawtucket Buildings Authority’s request for $10,000,000 in bonding.

 

The Clerk is further instructed to send a communication to Thomas Doucette, Acting Director of the Water Supply Board, requesting that he attend this meeting, as well.

 

The following ordinance is LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:

 

ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 1810, 1845, 1853, 1899, 1933, 2007, 2037, 2114 AND 2262 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 11 TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, AMENDING SAID PLAN BY ADDING THERETO PROVISIONS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AREAS FOR PROJECT NO. P-CDA-XXIII (SEE EXHIBIT A)

 

THE CLERK IS INSTRUCTED TO ADVERTISE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 10, 1998:

           

The following licenses are GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

FIREWORKS DISPLAY LICENSE:

 

Pawtucket Citizens Fireworks Committee to conduct Fireworks Display - Illumination Show in McCoy Stadium on Friday, July 3, 1998 (Rain date- July 6, 1998) LIC#1258M

 

TOY COLLECTORS SHOW LICENSE:

 

Toy Collector's Club, by James Desimone, to conduct Toy Collectors Show in Bobby's Banquet Facility at the corner of Mill & Garrity Streets on Sunday, May 17, 1998 from 9:00 am - 3:00 p.m.  LIC#1259M

 

AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP LICENSES (ALL RENEWALS):

 

Bloor Automotive Inc. d/b/a Speedy Muffler, 1427 Newport Avenue LIC#30015

C.J.'s Auto Services, Inc., 556 Main Street LIC#30017

Donald E. Goulet d/b/a D & G Auto Sales, 33 Utton Ave LIC#30052

*Dominic Mazza d/b/a Dominic Mazza Auto Repair and Sales, 284 Kenyon Avenue LIC#30210

Roland & Linda Nadeau d/b/a Oliver's Auto Body, 21 Buffum Street LIC#30162

Paul's Auto Sales Inc d/b/a Sandra Ashburn, 39 Central Ave LIC#30087

*Prime Auto Brokers Inc d/b/a Prime Auto Brokers, 433 Broadway LIC#30225

Prime Auto Brokers Inc., 347 Broadway LIC#30190

*Mario Veiga d/b/a Mo Performance, 45 Sharon Avenue LIC#30157

 

PEDDLERS LICENSES:

 

Palagi's Ice Cream Inc., Res: 55 Bacon Street LIC#4

DRIVERS:     Alan Clark, 99 Boulevard Ave., Lincoln, RI.

                       Richard W. Palagi, 2 Cobble Hill Rd., Lincoln, RI

                       Rodrigo Florez, 3 Plantation Rd., Oxford, MA

                       Michael Gianlorenzo, 120 Walnut St., East Providence, RI

LOCATION:  All of PAWTUCKET

 

Leonard E. Rounds III d/b/a Len's Hot Dog Haven, res: 25 Humes St., Pawtucket, to peddle hot dogs, burgers, etc. - Location - Commerce St & Goff Avenue LIC#6

 

SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES (ALL RENEWALS)

 

CLASS A  B (Selling used automobiles and parts)

 

Sandra Ashburn d/b/a Paul's Auto Sales Annex, 355 Fountain St LIC#40188

C.J.'s Auto Services, Inc., 556 Main St LIC#40017

Paul's Auto Sales Inc d/b/a Sandra Ashburn, 39 Central Ave LIC#40073

*Prime Auto Brokers Inc d/b/a Prime Auto Brokers, 433 Broadway LIC#40231

 Prime Auto Brokers Inc, 347 Broadway LIC#40186

*Mario Veiga d/b/a Mo Performance, 45 Sharon Avenue LIC#40144

 

CLASS A (Selling used automobiles only)

 

*Dominic Mazza d/b/a Dominic Mazza Auto Repair and Sales, 284 Kenyon Ave LIC#40208

 

CLASS B (Selling used parts only)

 

Donald E. Goulet d/b/a D & G Auto Sales, 33 Utton Ave LIC#40046

Roland & Linda Nadeau d/b/a Oliver's Auto Body, 21 Buffum Street LIC#40150

 

SUNDAY SALES (1st Class) - NEW

 

Birgilio A. Cabral d/b/a Union Fruit Market, 139 Broad Street LIC#20319

 

SUNDAY SALES (1st Class) - RENEWALS

 

Ann Mary Street CVS Inc d/b/a CVS Pharmacy 1145, 40 Ann Mary Street LIC#20008

Pawtucket CVS Inc d/b/a CVS Pharmacy 1042, 295 Armistice Blvd LIC#20056

Pawtucket Plaza CVS Inc d/b/a CVS Pharmacy 670, 601 Smithfield Ave LIC#20049

S Mario Inc d/b/a Mario's Mini Mart, 620 Prospect St LIC#20244

 

SUNDAY SALES (2nd Class) - RENEWALS

 

Apex Incorporated, 100 Main Street LIC#20083

Kenneth Varone d/b/a American Shoe Polishing Parlor, 45 Broad Street LIC#20134   

 

VICTUALLING HOUSE (1st Class)

 

Catherine & Christopher Bacon d/b/a Cross Road Pizza (transfer from Checkmate Pizza Inc d/b/a Checkmate Pizza) 11 Benefit Street LIC#494

 

The following License is TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT:

 

PEDDLER -

 

Mustafa M. Lynch, Res: 228 Cranston St., Providence - peddle stuffed animals, toys, & gifts, etc., - Location - Dominican Super Market LIC#11

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNICLOR VIEIRA

 

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Grebien, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mustafa M. Lynch instructing him to contact the Police Chief to rectify the problem with obtaining his Peddler’s License.

 

AUTO REPAIR AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES WITH STIPULATIONS OR RESTRICTIONS.

 

*Dominic Mazza d/b/a Dominic Mazza Auto Repair and Sales, 284 Kenyon Ave. LIC#30210 &40208

 

            1.         No Painting

            2.         There will be timer lights on at night.

 

*Prime Auto Brokers Inc. d/b/a Prime Auto Brokers, 433 Broadway. LIC# 30225 & 40231

 

            1.         Maximum of five (5) cars on lot for sale.

            2.         Parking in front of lot only, not on street.

            3.         No sales after 6:00 PM.

            4.         No painting or auto body work.

            5.         Lighting will face building, not street.     

 

*Mario Veiga d/b/a Mo Performance, 45 Sharon Ave LIC#30157 & 40144

 

            1.         No Work outside garage.

            2.         No parking on Sharon Ave.

            3.         Trash & debris will be picked up.

            4.         No auto body or spray painting.

 

Claims for damages against the city are REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:

 

Jill A. McConaghy - $330.31/$368.42

Robin Russell - no amount specified

 

THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS RETURNS THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES WITH THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS:

 

Upon recommendation of the Committee on Claims and Pending Suits, the following claims for damages against the city are APPROVED FOR PAYMENT on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

Claim of Robert F. Dow - $1,086.96

 

Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, Vieira, and Wildenhain.

 

Noes - 0.

 

Claim of Isabelle Parise - $200.00

 

Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Vieira.

 

Noes – Councilor Wildenhain.

 

Claim of Russell H. Theilif - $1,053.32

 

Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, Vieira, and Wildenhain.

 

Noes - 0.

 

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 Rosanna Ahmed - $100,000

Claim of Richard L. Bierman, Jr., - $200

Claim of Edward Cafferky - $297.50/341.20

Chris & Debra Deroche - $3,280.00/$3,500.00 

Claim of Hernany Evora - No amount specified

Claim of Susana Ferreira - $376.45/$234.54

Claim of Charles Ferguson - No amount specified

Claim of Helena Stewart Logan - $100,000

Claim of Joan Malark - $100,000

Claim of Brian C. Richard - $74.50

Claim of Mary Roy - $100,000

 

Upon recommendation of the Committee on Claims and Pending Suits, the following claim for damages against the city is DENIED - CLAIMANT TO CONTACT THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:

 

Claim of Ramona Kercado - No amount specified

 

Upon recommendation of the Committee on Claims and Pending Suits, the following claim for damages against the city is DENIED - CLAIMANT TO CONTACT THE PAWTUCKET SCHOOL DEPARTMENT:

 

Claim of Joseph Perry - No amount specified

 

Upon recommendation of the Committee on Claims and Pending Suits, the following claim for damages against the city is TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT:

 

Claim of Lucille V. McCarthy - No amount specified

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, and Councilor Hodge, the meeting is adjourned at nine seventeen o’clock p.m.

April 22, 1998 - Regular City Council Session
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