City Council, August 5, 1998
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, August 5, 1998, at eight twelve o’clock p.m. All the members are present and President Barry presides.
The reading of the records of July 22, 1998, is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Hoyas, the *Consent Agenda is approved on a unanimous voice vote.
*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
**TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following communication, is READ AND ORDERED FILED and is REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, on a unanimous voice vote:
THE CLERK IS INSTRUCTED TO SEND A COMMUNICATION TO RONALD WUNSCHEL, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, REQUESTING THAT HE ATTEND THIS MEETING.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following communication, is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
THE CLERK IS FURTHER INSTRUCTED TO SEND A COMMUNICATION TO RONALD L. TRAVERS, DIRECTOR OF ZONING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT, REQUESTING THAT NO FURTHER STEPS BE TAKEN TO SITE THE PROPERTY OWNERS ON FREIGHT AND SABIN STREETS UNTIL COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN IS ABLE TO WORK WITH THE PROPERTY OWNERS; THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; AND JOHN E. CARNEY, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS; TO ELIMINATE THIS EYESORE.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and is REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, on a unanimous voice vote:
PRESIDENT BARRY TURNS THE CHAIR OVER TO WILLIAM D. VIEIRA AT EIGHT TWENTY-FIVE O’CLOCK P.M.
PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE VIEIRA PRESIDES.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Barry, submits the following entitled resolution:
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Hoyas, the following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Pro-Tempore Vieira, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE VIEIRA RETURNS THE CHAIR TO COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY AT EIGHT THIRTY O’CLOCK P.M.
PRESIDENT BARRY PRESIDES.
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 John E. Carney, Director of Public Works, requesting that the potholes on Ordway Street be repaired.
Further requested is that an update be provided on the weed removal program for Roosevelt Avenue, near State Line Scrap. This area is considered hazardous due to the overgrowth of weeds.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HOYAS.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hoyas introduces the following entitled communication:
Communication from Gilbert Morse, Twentieth Century Promotions, to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, Clerk, regarding Twentieth Century Promotion and the Palestine Shrine decision not to proceed with a Festival/Carnival in Pawtucket the 1st week of October, 1998.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hoyas, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Upon further motion made by Councilor Hoyas, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the application for a carnival by Palestine Shrine Temple & Amron Family Fun Fair, which was approved July 10, 1998, is hereby DENIED on a unanimous voice vote.
589 Communication from Mayor James E. Doyle to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following appointment as a member of the Pension Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
Robert E. Lee, 65 Felsmere Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2000, is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
The following appointment 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.
Robert E. Lee, 65 Felsmere Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2000.
589 Communication from Mayor James E. Doyle to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following appointment, nominated and approved by the Fraternal Order of Police, to the Pension Board as a member representing its retired police officers pension, FOR CONFIRMATION:
Theodore S. King, 41 Hope Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2000, is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
The following appointment submitted by His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, nominated and approved by the Fraternal Order of Police, 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.
Theodore S. King, 41 Hope Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2000.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Hoyas, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Thomas F. Doucette, Pawtucket Water Supply Board, to extend the Council’s appreciation to him and all the people involved for a job well done on painting the fire hydrants in the 2nd District.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote.
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael F. Horan, Esq., notifying him that all meetings will be in open session, unless he can prove that this Tax Treaty discussion would have a detrimental effect on the public.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE:
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following entitled communication:
Communication from Kathleen Benoit, Co-President, Rhode Island Animal Rights Coalition, to The Honorable Mayor James E. Doyle, regarding the Petting Zoo at Daggett Farm.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and is REFERRED TO THE PARKS COMMISSION SUB COMMITTEE, on a unanimous voice vote:
126 Communication from Kathleen Benoit, Co-President, Rhode Island Animal Rights Coalition, to The Honorable Mayor James E. Doyle, regarding the Petting Zoo at Daggett Farm.
THE CLERK IS INSTRUCTED TO FILE ALL FUTURE COMMUNICATION OF THIS TYPE WITH THE CITY COUNCIL PARKS COMMISSION SUB COMMITTEE AND FORWARD A COPY TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge submits the following entitled resolution:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR FULL DISCLOSURE OF ALL FINANCIAL DATA TO THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET PRIOR TO THE ADOPTION OF THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following resolution is REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE on a unanimous voice vote:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR FULL DISCLOSURE OF ALL FINANCIAL DATA TO THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET PRIOR TO THE ADOPTION OF THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded by Councilor Bray, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Richard E. DeLyon, Chief of Police, regarding late night noise coming from the Slater Junior High School Playground.
Councilor Carr states that he has received complaints from the residents of St. Germain Manor concerning excessive loud noise at night, and is asking that Chief DeLyon look into this matter and report back in time for the next meeting scheduled for August 19, 1998.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Ed Catone, Superintendent Department of Sewers & Sanitation, to extend the Council’s appreciation to him and the entire Sanitation Department on a job well done in picking up all the bulky and large waste throughout the City.
Communication from Joel Moss, General Manager, Narragansett Coated Paper Corp., to Council President, John Barry, request to purchase a section of Boyce Avenue, is READ AND ORDERED FILED and is REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AND THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT.
Petition of Michael Arena d/b/a Amanda’s Kitchen, 54 Smithfield Avenue, for a 24 Hour Victualling House License, to operate a Victualling House the additional hours between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m., which is scheduled for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is applicant, Michael Arena, 44 Wainwright Street, Providence.
Mr. Arena states that he has been at this location for two years and he needs the extra two hours on weekends to accommodate the customers that he has, this amounts to an extra four hours per week. He is requesting that in addition to weekends, that he be allowed to remain open until 4:30 a.m. on the evening of holiday.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following application for a license is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote, with the following stipulations:
Petition of Michael Arena d/b/a Amanda’s Kitchen, 54 Smithfield Avenue, for a 24-Hour Victualling House License, to operate a Victualling House the additional hours between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m., LIC#425
1. Open the additional hours of 2:00 a.m. – 4:30 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
2. Open the additional hours of 2:00 a.m. – 4:30 a.m. the evening before a Holiday.
Petition of Fairlawn Cardinals A.C. Inc., for a license to conduct a Family Fun Day/ Carnival in the Parking Lot in the Rear of Nathaneal Greene School on Smithfield Avenue, Thursday, August 20, 1998, from 4 p.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, August 21, 1998, from 4 p.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, August 22, 1998, from 12 noon-9 p.m.; and Sunday, August 23, 1998, from 12 noon – 9 p.m., which is scheduled for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is Arthur Tarinelli, 76 Toledo Avenue, Pawtucket, President, Fairlawn Cardinals.
Mr. Tarinelli states that the purpose for this carnival is to raise money for equipment for the players and the cheerleaders. They seek donations from area businesses and are looking for alternative ways to raise money. The rides at the carnival will be tailored to small children. There will be approximately 6-7 rides. Mr. Tarinelli states that he has notified the neighbors in the vicinity to the carnival and there were no objections to this.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
Upon motion made by Vieira, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the following application for a License is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote, with the following STIPULATIONS:
Petition of Fairlawn Cardinals A.C. Inc., for a license to conduct a Family Fun Day/ Carnival in the Parking Lot in the Rear of Nathaneal Greene School on Smithfield Avenue, Thursday, August 20, 1998, from 4 p.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, August 21, 1998, from 4 p.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, August 22, 1998, from 12 noon-9 p.m.; and Sunday, August 23, 1998, from 12 noon – 9 p.m., LIC# 1279M
1. Two off duty police officers must be hired
2. There must be a nightly cleaning of the grounds.
COUNCILORS GREBIEN AND VIEIRA LEAVE THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 9:00 P.M.
028 Communication from James M. Lopes, J.L. Superstores, to the Pawtucket City Council, requesting permission to keep a soda vending machine and one cigarette sign on the sidewalk in front of J.L. Superstores, 848 Newport Avenue, is TAKEN UP:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Moran, the request to place a cigarette promotion sign on the sidewalk in front of J.L. Superstores, 848 Newport Avenue, is DENIED, on a voice vote. The Council is further requesting that the sign removed immediately.
The request for a soda vending machine on the sidewalk in front of J.L. Superstores at 848 Newport Avenue, is APPROVED only for the months beginning April 1st and ending September 30th, on a voice vote.
COUNCILOR HODGE VOTES “NO”
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Moran, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to James M. Lopes, J.L. Superstores to inform him of the Council’s decision.
The Clerk is further instructed to send a communication to Ronald Travers, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, regarding signs advertising cigarettes, lottery, etc., which are placed on sidewalks throughout the city.
The Council is requesting that he take the necessary steps to enforce the ordinance which prohibits placing advertising signs on sidewalks in the city, and to site any violators of said ordinance.
The following resolution, which was returned by the City Property Committee with the recommendation for approval is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
COUNCILORS GREBIEN AND VIEIRA RETURN TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 9:03 P.M.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN:
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following ordinance, which was read for the second time, is LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND REPEALING CHAPTER 2483.
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, Vieira, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE, WHICH WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD JULY 22, 1998, IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
SUNDAY SALES (2nd Class) NEW –
Louis King d/b/a King’s Korner, 187 Division Street, LIC# 20326
*The following licenses are APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
PIGEON LOFT (RENEWAL)-
Frank Federighi, 177 Division Street, LIC# D0002
James Luiz, 163 Division Street, LIC# D0003
John Quilitzsch, 854 Cottage Street, LIC# D0005
Filomina Sousa, 9 Winter Street, LIC# D0007
Petros Zervas, 27 Harrison Street, LIC# D0008
Luis M. Rodrigues, 12 Vale Street, LIC# D0009
SUNDAY SALES LIMITED 1st Class (NEW) -
Jose Ponceano d/b/a Ponceano’s Deli Mart (prev. Anjos Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Joe’s Variety Store), 286 East Avenue, LIC# 20327
VICTUALLING HOUSE 1st Class (NEW) –
Min Chuen Chen d/b/a Ocean Inn, 270 Dexter Street, LIC# 00502
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Lino Barretto - $2,744.36
Wilfredo Jimenez - $170.26/$89.45/$61.10
Edward & Rose Marie Sabatini - $1,572.31/$1,285.17
Norman Scherza - $266.82/$281.00
Donna Senecal – NO AMOUNT SPECIFIED
Natalie Wilson – NO AMOUNT SPECIFIED
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, Acting Chief Engineer, Pawtucket Water Supply Board, and to Barbara Sokoloff, Executive Director, Public Buildings Authority, to obtain the following information:
1. List of the PWSB/PBA bond issues for the past 15 years.
2. The dollar amount of each bond issue.
3. Describe the project for each bond issue.
4. A detailed list of what has been spent on each bond issue.
5. Any unspent monies from each bond issue to date.
A response is requested in time for the September 9, 1998, City Council Meeting
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 Roland C. Moussally, Executive Director, Pawtucket Housing Authority, requesting the following information regarding the Pawtucket Housing Authority’s program to purchase single-family homes throughout the city, which are then leased or sold.
1. Complete explanation of the project.
2. How many homes have been purchased?
3. What is the purchase price?
4. Where are these properties located?
5. How much has been spent over the purchase price to maintain property?
6. What is the status of taxes on these properties; i.e. paid, tax exempt, etc.
A response is requested in time for the September 9, 1998, City Council Meeting.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
Invite Roland C. Moussally, Executive Director, Pawtucket Housing Authority, to attend a pre-council meeting on September 9, 1998, to further discuss his response.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vieira submits the following entitled Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 991 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED “THE TRAFFIC ORDINANCE” (Multi-Way Stop Signs – Oakdale Avenue & Acorn Street)
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the following entitled ordinance is LAID ON THE TABLE and is REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, AND MICHAEL BURNS, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR, on a unanimous voice vote:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 991 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED “THE TRAFFIC ORDINANCE” (Multi-Way Stop Signs – Oakdale Avenue & Acorn Street)
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the meeting is adjourned at nine fifteen o’clock p.m.