City Council, January 21, 1998.
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, January 21, 1998, at eight o’clock p.m. All the members are present and President Barry presides.
The reading of the records of January 7, 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.
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to John J. Barry, III, Council President and Pawtucket City Council. (Ground Lease for Parking Lot - Broad Street) is REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CITY PROPERTY.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following communication:
Communication from Thomas F. Doucette, P.E., Acting Chief Engineer, to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, Clerk. (Councilor Hodge’s request for explanation of proposed rate hike.)
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the following communication is read and ordered filed:
7 Communication from Thomas F. Doucette, P.E., Acting Chief Engineer, to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, Clerk. (Councilor Hodge’s request for explanation of proposed rate hike.)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Grebien, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Thomas F. Doucette, P. E., Acting Chief Engineer, Water Supply Board, requesting that he respond to Councilor Hodge’s previous request for an explanation for the use of the 7.05% of the rate increase, in writing, in time for the next City Council meeting scheduled for February 11, 1998.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following resolution:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Hodge to amend the proposed resolution entitled: “ RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE BOARD OF CANVASSERS TO PLACE ON THE BALLOT AT THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD MARCH 3, 1998, A REFERENDUM QUESTION TO AMEND SECTION 3-709 OF THE CHARTER TO PLACE ONE MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE WATER SUPPLY BOARD” by changing the date of election from “March 3, 1998" to the general election to be held on November 3, 1998 and eliminate the “two year term” language in the proposed resolution, 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 resolution is read and passed AS AMENDED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, Vieira, and Wildenhain.
Noes - 0.
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Vieira, and Wildenhain.
Noes - Councilor Moran.
THE ELECTION OF A MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO SERVE ON THE PURCHASING BOARD (2 YEAR TERM) IS TAKEN UP:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the name of Councilor William D. Vieira, Sr., is placed in nomination to serve on the Purchasing Board for a 2 year term.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hoyas, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the nominations for a Council members to serve on the Purchasing Board are closed.
COUNCILOR WILLIAM D. VIEIRA, SR., IS ELECTED TO SERVE ON THE PURCHASING BOARD FOR A TWO YEAR TERM, on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
ABSTAIN - Councilor Vieira.
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
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
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
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Grebien, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mike Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor, requesting that he look into the missing “no parking to corner” sign at the corner of Garrity & Cottage Streets. The Councilor would like this sign replaced.
The following resolution is taken up:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Hodge to amend the proposed resolution entitled: “ RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE BOARD OF CANVASSERS TO PLACE ON THE MARCH 3, 1998, BALLOT, A REFERENDUM QUESTION TO AMEND SECTIONS 3-708 AND 6-105 OF THE CHARTER REGARDING VACANCY ON THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE,” by changing the date of election from “March 3, 1998" to the general election to be held on November 3, 1998, 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 resolution is read and passed AS AMENDED on a roll call vote, as follows:
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, Vieira, and Wildenhain.
Noes - Councilor Carr.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Grebien, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to the City Planning Commission and to Bill Mulholland, Director of Parks and Recreation, requesting that when meetings are held regarding improvements, maintenance and any matters involving Slater Park or any open space area in the city, those departments notify the City Parks Commission
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
PIN BALL & AMUSEMENT DEVICES (NEW)
Dusza-Almeida Post #2339 (Four Corners Building Association of Post No. 2339 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Inc.) 178 Columbus Avenue, (2) LIC#70050
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Allstate Insurance Company/John J. Ruddy III - $690.38
Charles M. Bachini, Sr. & Joseph M. Gaboriault - $1,900.00/2,595.00
Bertil E. Carlson - No amount specified
August J. Bigos - $364.00/397.41
Deborah Goffe - No amount specified
Norayr Palandjian - $77.69
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Moran is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to take a survey of all the Class A liquor license holders in the city to see what their position would be on legislation which has been introduced in the Rhode Island General Assembly, which if passed, would allow Class A licensees to open from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on the Sunday before Thanksgiving and on the Sundays between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
PRESIDENT BARRY SUBMITS TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE RECORD, THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
| ANIMAL CONTROL COMMITTEE | LICENSE COMMITTEE |
| | |
| Chair Mary E. Bray | Chair Thomas E. Hodge |
| David P. Moran | William D. Vieira, Sr. |
| Robert E. Carr | Raymond T. Hoyas, Jr. |
| CEMETERIES COMMITTEE | ORDINANCE COMMITTEE |
| | |
| Chair Thomas E. Hodge | Chair Thomas E. Hodge |
| Robert E. Carr | Paul J. Wildenhain |
| Donald R. Grebien | Donald R. Grebien |
| CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE | PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE |
| | |
| Chair Mary E. Bray | Chair Raymond T. Hoyas |
| Thomas E. Hodge | William D. Vieira, Sr. |
| Paul J. Wildenhain | Paul J. Wildenhain |
| CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS | RECREATION COMMITTEE |
| | |
| Chair Mary E. Bray | Chair David P. Moran |
| Robert E. Carr | Donald R. Grebien |
| Paul J. Wildenhain | Raymond T. Hoyas, Jr. |
| ENERGY COMMITTEE | SNOW REMOVAL COMMITTEE |
| | |
| Chair Paul J. Wildenhain | Chair Mary E. Bray |
| William D. Vieira, Sr | Robert E. Carr |
| Raymond T. Hoyas, Jr. | Raymond T. Hoyas, Jr. |
| ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE | PARKS COMMISSION SUB COMMITTEE |
| | |
| Chair David P. Moran | Three At-Large Councilors |
| Donald R. Grebien | Chair Thomas E. Hodge |
| Thomas E. Hodge | |
| FINANCE COMMITTEE | FIRE WORKS COMMITTEE-LIAISON TO CITIZENS FIREWORKS COMMITTEE |
| Chair David P. Moran | Chair William D. Vieira, Sr. |
| Mary E. Bray | Donald R. Grebien |
| Paul J. Wildenhain | |
AD HOC COMMITTEES
| AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE | SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION/DARE FUND |
| Councilor David P. Moran | Chair Robert E. Carr |
| 4 Members of the Public Sector | Mary E. Bray |
| William D. Vieira, Sr. | |
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| ABANDONED PROPERTIES | COMMITTEE TO STUDY ILLEGAL APARTMENT UNITS |
| Chair Thomas E. Hodge | Chair William D. Vieira, Sr. |
| Mary E. Bray | Mary E. Bray |
| Donald R. Grebien | Donald R. Grebien |
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| MILLENNIUM COMMITTEE | SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION TASK FORCE |
| Chair Raymond T. Hoyas, Jr. | Paul J. Wildenhain will be the |
| Mary E. Bray | City Council Representative |
| John J. Barry, III | |
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the meeting is adjourned at eight fifty-six o’clock p.m.