City Council, December 9, 1998
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, December 9, 1998, at eight five o’clock p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall. All the members are present; President Barry presides.
A reading of the records of November 24, 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.
**TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
As an agreement in the sale of Riverfront property owned by Dr. Paul Healey to the Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency – selling price $630,000.00 – the abatement shall be as follows:
Any taxes due beyond the first quarter of calendar year 1998, would be fixed at the on e quarterly payment of $3,331.25, regardless of when the closing actually takes place. The City would then abate any taxes and interest due in addition to that as part of its regular abatement process each year.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE 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, Vieira, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2464 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, ALSO KNOWN AS SECTION 59-28 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “CITY’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE POLICE AND FIRE PENSION FUND.” (Reallocating By Year)
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE 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, Vieira, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
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.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Dedication of the intersection of Dryden, Oak Hill, and East Avenues to the Reback Winsten Post, Jewish War Veterans.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Authorizing Michael D. Cassidy Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to prepare a request for proposal regarding the lease of the Broad Street, and Summer Street Parking Lot.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 991 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED “THE TRAFFIC ORDINANCE.” (4- Way Stop Signs – Grand Avenue and Senate Street)
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2504 OF THE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET."
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 1810, 1845, 1853, 1899, 1933, 2007, 2037 2114, 2262, AND 2496 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 12 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-XXIV (SEE EXHIBIT A)
THE CLERK IS INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1999, AT 8:00 P.M.
The following License is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
VICTUALLING HOUSE 1st Class -
LMJ Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Our Place (transfer from Sports Zone, Inc.), 617-627 Prospect Street & 10 Fortin Avenue, LIC# 510
*The following Licenses are APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
PEDDLER (New) -
Eugenio Gibau, 283 Weeden Street, Pawtucket, LIC# 17
TO PEDDLE: Fish
DRIVER: Eugenio Gibau
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
PEDDLER (Renewal) -
B & D Refreshments, Inc. d/b/a Pawtucket Del's, LIC# 12
TO PEDDLE: Lemonade, Candy, Snacks, etc…
DRIVERS: Robert P. D'Orsi, 4 Sherwood Drive, Hope, RI
Cheryl D'Orsi, 68 Harmon Avenue, Cranston, RI
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
Celestino V. Couto, 274 California Avenue, Providence, LIC# 61
TO PEDDLE: Seafood
DRIVER: Celestino V. Couto
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
William J. Ricci, 40 Nottingham Drive, Hope, RI, LIC# 31
TO PEDDLE: Catering Truck
DRIVER: William J. Ricci
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
SUNDAY SALES (New) 1st Class –
P.D.Q. Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Pawtucket Fruit Market, 474 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC# 20332
VICTUALLING HOUSE (Renewal) 1st Class –
Catherine Bacon d/b/a Cross Road Pizza, 11 Benefit Street, LIC# 00494
M.J. Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a The New Time Square Restaurant, 3 ½ Exchange Street, LIC#00123
Edmundo Antonio Matias d/b/a Fonseca & Primas Seafood, 550 Weeden Street, LIC#00397
VICTUALLING HOUSE (Renewal) 2nd Class –
Michael Waldon d/b/a Mike’s Kitchen, 400 Pine Street, LIC#02910
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Patricia Laferriere - $794.90/$1447.45
Agnes Lonczak - $12.27/$17.99
Armindo Marques - $164.00
Herondina Ponte - $194.79/$350.00
Ann Spinard, by Attorney John F. McBurney - $500,000.00
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael E. Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor, requesting a report on the feasibility of placing a pedestrian cross light at the intersection of Smithfield Avenue and Weeden Street.
A response is requested in time for the December 18, 1998, meeting of the Pawtucket City Council.
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 Commander George Kelly, III, Pawtucket Police Department, requesting that the necessary steps be taken to enforce the “No Right Turn on Red” restrictions at all four corners of Smithfield Avenue and Weeden Street.
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, requesting a clarification on conflicting figures of expended moneys from bonding.
A response is requested in time for the December 18, 1998, meeting of the Pawtucket City Council.
The Clerk is further instructed to compile and gather all information regarding expended moneys from bonding, including both requests and responses and forward this information to Councilor Vieira so that he may respond and forward this information to a constituant.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Moran, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael E. Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor, requesting a report on the feasibility of placing reflective barrels in crosswalks in front of churches throughout the City during evening services.
A response is requested in time for the December 18, 1998, meeting of the Pawtucket City Council.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vieira, on behalf of Council President Barry, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mary Tetzner, Chair, Pawtucket Water Supply Board, regarding the RFP for a structural study of the water plant, that has estimates of $25,000 to $50,000 in possible costs.
Council President Barry is asking why the Water Supply Board can not utilize some of the information, or request additional information, from those vendors who responded to the RFQ recently, for other studies and rehabilitation of the plant. If this were possible, it could reduce costs against the original estimates for this new study and at the same time keep costs down for our rate payers.
A response is requested in time for the December 18, 1998, meeting of the Pawtucket City Council.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vieira, on behalf of Council President Barry, seconded by Councilor Grebien, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to John E. Carney, Director of Public Works, requesting the following information:
1. A list of all the streets that have been dug up and patched by the Public Works Department or the Pawtucket Water Supply Board over the past 12 months.
2. Inspect each repair, personally.
3. Report on the condition of the patched work. If it was not patched correctly, instruct the appropriate division to have this area repatched in order to sustain the winter.
A response is requested in time for the December 18, 1998, meeting of the Pawtucket City Council.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Hoyas, the meeting is adjourned at eight twenty-five o’clock p.m.