City Council, July 22, 1998
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, July 22, 1998, at twelve o’clock noon. All the members are present, except Councilor Hoyas and Councilor Moran; President Barry presides.
The reading of the records of July 8, 1998, is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Carr, 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.
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 Law Department asking what recourse does the City have to collect back taxes, due to Greenhalgh Mills failure to live up to its original Tax Treaty.
COUNCILOR MORAN ARRIVES AT 12:13 O’CLOCK P.M.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded by Councilor Grebien, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Ronald Travers, Director, Zoning and Code Enforcement, requesting that the necessary steps be taken to eliminate the problem of Graffiti on Freight Street, and that the property owners, who are creating this problem, be sited.
COUNCILOR HOYAS ARRIVES AT 12:15 O’CLOCK P.M.
Paul Keating, 35 Narragansett Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, 02861. Term expires first Monday in July, 1999, is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Hoyas, to change the term of Paul Keating to expire the first Monday in January, 2000, is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote.
The following reappointment 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.
Paul Keating, 35 Narragansett Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, 02861. Term expires first Monday in January, 2000.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Hoyas, to change the term of David Coughlin (confirmed at the June 24th meeting) to expire the first Monday in January, 2000, is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote.
The following ordinance is read for the second time 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 following ordinance is read for the second time 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, Councilor Hodge introduces the following entitled communication:
Communication from Harvey Green, REBACK-WINSTEN POST, Jewish War Veterans of the United States, to Councilor Hodge, regarding the Israel Korenbaum plaque to be erected and rededicated in Oak Hill.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and is REFERRED TO THE PROPERTY COMMITTEE.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following entitled communication:
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to Councilor Hodge, regarding Slater Park/Daggett Farm Equine Riding Academy/Center to be run by Ms. Tamera Emmett.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
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 Mayor James E. Doyle, approving a tentative agreement, allowing Tamera Emmett to use a portion of the former zoo buildings and paddock areas for her operation of an Equine Riding Academy/Center, in return for her providing supervisory services and assistance in the care of any animals the City might have at the Daggett Farm, and asking that an agreement between the City of Pawtucket and Tamera Emmett be provided for the next meeting scheduled August 5, 1998.
It is further requested that Ms. Emmett furnish the insurance needed to hold the City harmless from any liability resulting from the operation of the Equine Riding Academy/Center.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following entitled communication:
Communication from Arnold Baer, Regional Director, Humane Society of the United States, to the Honorable Mayor James E. Doyle. (Slater Park Zoo/Daggett Farm)
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
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 Ronald Wunschel, Director of Finance, and Bruce Young, Director of Collections regarding the interest collected on delinquent tax payments.
The Council is asking what the impact would be if interest was charged from the date of the last payment rather than back to the beginning of that tax bill.
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 CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, on behalf of Council President Barry, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the following application for license is LAID ON THE TABLE, on a unanimous voice vote, and applicant is requested to attend a Pre-Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 1998:
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:
ENTERTAINMENT –
1. Petition of the Church of the Assumption, 97 Walcott Street, for a license to conduct the Annual Church Festival in the Church Grounds, 97 Walcott Street, on Friday, August 21, 1998, from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m.; Saturday, August 22, 1998, from 12 noon until 11 p.m.; and Sunday, August 23, 1998, from 12 noon until 10 p.m., LIC# 1275M
2. Petition of the Institute for Labor Studies and Research, for a license to conduct a RI Labor and Ethnic Heritage Festival in the Slater Mill Complex on Roosevelt Avenue (If rain the event will be held at Tolman High School), on Sunday, September 6, 1998, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., LIC# 1277M
3. Petition of the Providence County Kennel Club, Inc., for a license to conduct the Annual Sanction Dog Match at Max Read Baseball Field on Monday September 7, 1998, (Labor Day) from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., LIC# 1278M
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Matthew Amaral - $1,126.15
Andrew Cote – NO AMOUNT SPECIFIED
Manuel L. Ferreira - $106.75/$148.73
Paul E. Gardner, Sr. - $758.60
Janice Hitchen - $70.00
Shari L. Kluth – NO AMOUNT SPECIFIED
David J. Knowles - $50.25/$191.65
Ryder Transportation Services (Joyce Smith) - $$655.00
Jose Vasconcelos - $180.43/$215.96
THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS RETURNS THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WITH THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS:
Upon recommendation of the Committee on Claims and Pending Suits, the following claim for damages against the City is APPROVED FOR PAYMENT on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, Vieira, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
Claim of Diane Raposa - $45.00
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 Alzira M. Amaral - $541.74/$550.00
Claim of Shirley H. Berwick, in no amount specified
Claim of Krystyna Lukasiak, in no amount specified
Claim of Gilbert F. Roy, Jr., - $6,600.00
Claim of Jose Simoes - $6,500.00
Upon recommendation of the Committee on Claims and Pending Suits, the following claim for damages against the City is DENIED – CLAIMANT TO CONTACT WATER SUPPLY BOARD:
Claim of Barry Saul, in no amount specified
Upon recommendation of the Committee on Claims and Pending Suits, the following claims for damages against the City are DENIED:
Claim of Julio C. Berroa - $773.00/$852.00
Claim of Blackstone Valley A.R.C. - $1,218.76
Upon recommendation of the Committee on Claims and Pending Suits, the following claims for damages against the City are DENIED – POTHOLE CLAIMS – Filed after the seven-day filing period:
Claim of Judith D’Ambra - $122.09
Claim of Sandra Labonte - $175.57/$110.99
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 Mayor James E. Doyle, regarding a contract entered into with Muni-Tech, Inc. and requesting that the following information be provided:
1. How can the Public Works Director or any other department head legally bind a city in a contract without any authority from the City Council?
2. Are there any other contracts in effect, that have been entered into without prior council authority?
3. Listings of contracts entered into with all city departments, to include the following information:
A. Beginning date of contracts
B. Duration of contracts
C. Is the contract still in effect?
D. Who signed and authorized said contract?
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN, CHAIR OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran, returns the following entitled ordinances from the Finance Committee for first passage, with the recommendation for approval:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND REPEALING CHAPTER 2483.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following entitled 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 ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND REPEALING CHAPTER 2483.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following entitled 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.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Hoyas is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Ronald Travers, Director, Zoning & Code Enforcement, regarding the numerous signs (Yard Sale, Earn Money, Need a Loan, Weight Loss, Etc…), which are placed on utility poles, throughout the city.
The Council would like to know who is responsible for enforcing the removal of said signs, and would like to have this eyesore eliminated as soon as possible.
The Clerk is further instructed to send communications to Bell Atlantic and Blackstone Valley Electric, for their comments on this problem.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the meeting is adjourned at twelve forty-one o’clock p.m.