City Council, June 10, 1998
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, June 10, 1998, at eight three o’clock p.m. All the members are present except Councilor Moran; President Barry presides.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES AT EIGHT SIX O’CLOCK P.M. TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:
AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROJECT (DISPOSITION OF TWO (2) VACANT RESIDENTIAL LOTS AT 718 AND 726 ROOSEVELT AVENUE)
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT EIGHT TEN O’CLOCK P.M.
The reading of the records of May 20, 1998, is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Grebien, 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 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 Ronald J. Leitao, Acting Director, Public Works, asking him to take care of the condition of the sidewalk at 5 Grosvenor Avenue. The Council feels that this situation is hazardous.
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 Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, requesting that he contact the owner of Tony & Sons, 551 Central Avenue, and give the owner an itemized, detailed list of what needs to be done and inform him that this must be taken care of within two (2) weeks.
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 prepare an ordinance, to be referred to the Ordinance Committee, requesting “Multi-Way” stop signs at Robinson Avenue and Makin Street.
609 Communication from Mary C. Hanley, E/P Manager – Right of Way, Bell Atlantic to City Clerk. (Petition for proposed excavation to place one 6’x12’x7’ manhole and place approximately 750’ of associated conduit from existing MH-4 to proposed MH-11 to city line on Narragansett Park Drive), is READ AND ORDERED FILED, and is APPROVED PENDING APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Carr introduces the following entitled communication:
Communication from George G. Simpson, Jr., President, Rowe Inc., to Council President John Barry, asking for a meeting of the Finance Committee to discuss tangible property taxes owed.
Upon motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED, and is REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Carr introduces the following entitled communications:
Communication from J. Apiella, Jr., J & J Trust d/b/a Tire Pros, 21 Division Street, Pawtucket, to President Barry. (Opposing the NEAT Foundation’s Carnival at the former Viking Chevrolet)
Communication from WM. K. Toole, II, President and Treasurer, W.K.T. Corporation, owner of the property occupied by W.B. Mason, 50 Division Street, Pawtucket, to President Barry. (Opposing the NEAT Foundation’s Carnival at the former Viking Chevrolet)
Upon motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following communications are READ AND ORDERED FILED.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Bray introduces the following entitled communication:
Communication from Thomas W. Pearlman, Esq. to Janice M. LaPorte, City Clerk. (Withdrawal of the NEAT Foundation’s request for a Carnival on 45-55 Division Street, the former Viking Chevrolet)
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR A LICENSE IS WITHDRAWN WITHOUT PREJUDICE:
Petition of NEAT Foundation, Inc. for a License to hold a CARNIVAL at the former Viking Chevrolet, at 45-55 Division Street the week of June 16 – 21, 1998.
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 Kevin Shea, Executive Director, Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency, asking for the following information, regarding policy used for PRA projects:
1. What is the Agency’s policy in seeking RFPs?
2. What type of notice is given to local businesses prior to or in conjunction with advertising?
3. Is preference given to Pawtucket businesses?
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Vieira, and Wildenhain.
Noes – 0.
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, Vieira, and Wildenhain.
Noes – 0.
AN 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 DEVELOPMENTS AREAS FOR PROJECT NO. P-CDA-XXIII (SEE EXHIBIT A) (DISPOSITION OF TWO (2) VACANT RESIDENTIAL LOTS AT 718 AND 726 ROOSEVELT AVENUE)
THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2471 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE WITH THE REFERENCE TO THE RESIDENCY OF EMPLOYEES.” (Section 2 Substitute Teachers and Coaches)
Delete the words as of and leave the original “FOR TWENTY-FIVE (25) DAYS DURING THE YEAR PRECEDING” in this section, which shall now read as follows:
F. Substitute Teachers “Employees” and Coaches. Substitute teachers employees and coaches who were employed by the City Pawtucket School Department for Twenty-five (25) days during the year preceding (as of) July 1, 1995, and each subsequent calendar year thereafter, shall be considered “employees”, for purposes of this provision only, and shall, therefore, be “grandfathered” from the strict provisions of the Residency Requirement in the event that they become an employee of the City as defined in Section I of this Ordinance.
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the AMENDMENT to the ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2471 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE WITH THE REFERENCE TO THE RESIDENCY OF EMPLOYEES.” (Section 2 Substitute Teachers and Coaches)” is PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, 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, Vieira, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2471 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE WITH THE REFERENCE TO THE RESIDENCY OF EMPLOYEES.” (Section 2 Substitute Teachers and Coaches), AS AMENDED.
THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA RETURNED FROM THE AD HOC 24 HOUR LICENSE STUDY COMMITTEE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL, IS PASSED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
CRITERIA WHEN APPLYING FOR EXTENDED HOURS FOR HOLDERS OF VICTUALLING HOUSE LICENSES.
1. Prior to taking application for extended hours, suggest to applicant that District Councilor should be contacted.
2. Applicant should present a petition of support from the neighbors in the neighborhood being affected by this request.
3. File a Parking Plan.
4. Obtain “Zoning compliance certificate” Cost $25
5. File with office of city clerk – Filing fee $85
(radius map and mailings will be obtained by the Clerk’s office)
6. Legal notice prepared by Clerk’s Office. Applicant is responsible for placing notice in The Times, which is advertised three times. The cost for advertising is paid for by applicant. (Note. The size of the ad has been reduced to lower this cost.)
7. A police report of activity at the business requesting extended hours may be required at the discretion of the District Councilor.
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 Michael Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor, requesting that “Blind Child in Area” signs be placed on Vivian Avenue, running in both an Easterly and Westerly direction.
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 prepare an ordinance, to be referred to the Ordinance Committee, requesting “Multi-Way” stop signs at Oriole Avenue and Acorn 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 contact Richard E. DeLyon, Police Chief, regarding a problem, which surfaces with warm weather; that being loud noise coming from blasting radios, autos with defective mufflers, and motorcycles, and asking for the following information:
1. Are violators of the City’s Noise Ordinance cited?
2. Does the Police Department have a policy regarding loud noise complaints received from residents?
3. What would your recommendation be to enforce this ordinance and make it more workable and enforceable?
THE PROPERTY COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING LICENSE TO CONDUCT A CARNIVAL:
Petition of Palestine Shrine Temple & Amron Family Fun Fair for a License to conduct a CARNIVAL in Municipal Parking Lot, Roosevelt Avenue (across from City Hall) on Saturday, October 3, 1998 and Sunday, October 4, 1998, from 12 Noon until 9 p.m. LIC# 1250M
THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR A LICENSE TO CONDUCT A CARNIVAL IS PASSED ON A VOICE VOTE WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS:
COUNCILOR HOYAS VOTES “NO”.
Petition of Palestine Shrine Temple & Amron Family Fun Fair for a License to conduct a CARNIVAL in Municipal Parking Lot, Roosevelt Avenue (across from City Hall) on Saturday, October 3, 1998 and Sunday, October 4, 1998, from 12 Noon until 9 p.m. LIC# 1250M
Stipulations:
1. Two police officers must be on hired from 12 noon until 10 p.m.
2. One additional police officer must be hired from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.
THE FOLLOWING ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS:
A. Fidjos DiDjabraba for license to conduct the Annual St. Joao Day Celebration at 682-684 Roosevelt Avenue (Parking Lot) on Saturday, June 27, 1998, from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m., LIC#1265M
1. Hire 3 police officers.
2. Submit a parking plan with written approval of abutting businesses for the use of additional parking spaces.
3. All beverages served outside must be in plastic containers.
4. Entrance on Roosevelt Avenue must NOT be used.
5. No DJ outside after 8:00 p.m.
6. Trash must be cleaned up immediately after the picnic.
THE FOLLOWING ENTERTAINMENT LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT –
B. Holy Spirit Society of St. Anthony’s Church for license to conduct the St. Anthony’s Feast Day Festival, indoors and outdoors at 32 Lawn Avenue (Church Hall and Church Parking Lot) on Friday, June 12, 1998, from 7 p.m. – 12 Midnight; Saturday, June 13, 1998, from 7 p.m. - 12 Midnight; and on Sunday, June 14, 1998, from 3 p.m. – 10 p.m., LIC#1266M
C. Oakhill Neighborhood Watch Association for license to conduct a Block Party at Max Read Field Parking Lot on Sunday, September 13, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., LIC# 1267M
D. Out Reach Ministry of RI for license to conduct a Christian Youth Rally at the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater on Saturday, July 18, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., LIC#1268M
*The following licenses are APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP LICENSES (RENEWALS)
Richard L. Audette d/b/a A & S Wheel and Brake, 514 Broadway, LIC#30010
Jeovany Calero and Abel A. Fuerte d/b/a J & J Auto Repair, 511 Broadway, LIC#30127
Central Auto Radiator, Inc., 188 Pine Street, LIC#30022
Champion Collision and Sales, Inc. d/b/a Champion Collision & Sales, 41 Congress Street, LIC#30226
*Jose Dosreis d/b/a Auto City Repair Shop, 500 Mineral Spring Avenue, LIC#30175
Division Brakes, Inc., 272 Broadway, LIC#30168
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co., 270 Broadway, LIC#30041
*John Jeha d/b/a Jeha’s Texaco, 76 Newport Ave, LIC#30057
PEDDLER -
A. D & B Refreshment, Inc. d/b/a Pawtucket Del’s Lemonade, LIC#12
DRIVER: Michael Jardin
LOCATION: All of PAWTUCKET
SPECIAL EVENTS: Park Place, Octoberfest, Heritage, 4th of July Fireworks, Church Festival
B. William Frank d/b/a Candi Plus, Inc., 53 Lafayette Street, LIC#14
DRIVERS: Thomas Blye
Randi Frank
David Hochman
Allan Hochman
Anthony Mello
LOCATION: All of PAWTUCKET
C. Raymond Peloquin d/b/a Kool Cow, 430 Carter Ave, LIC#10
DRIVERS: John P. McGarry, Jr.
LOCATION: All of PAWTUCKET
PINBALL & AMUSEMENT DEVICES (ADDITIONAL MACHINES) –
Joseph Marques d/b/a Boulevard Tap, 572 Armistice Boulevard, to add an additional four machines bringing total number to ten machines. LIC#70040
PINBALL & AMUSEMENT DEVICES (RENEWALS) –
Celtic Pub, Inc. d/b/a Celtic Pub, 755 Broadway, (TWO), LIC#70012
G & J Bar & Grille, Inc. d/b/a Vet’s Bar & Grille, 623 Central Ave, (TWO), LIC#70044
Greek Island, Inc. d/b/a George’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, (TWO), LIC#70039
Happy Hour Club, 404 Benefit Street, (ONE), LIC#70018
M and S Barbosa Tavern, Inc. d/b/a Charlie’s Tavern, 185 Dexter St., (TWO), LIC#70024
Jean B. Vitali d/b/a Kopy Kats, 520 Central Ave, (SIX), LIC#70048
PRIVATE DETECTIVE (RENEWALS) –
Thomas J. Feeley, 46 Vineyard Street, LIC#90131
John LeClair d/b/a N.P.S., 255 Main Street, LIC#90153
Richard Macedo, 101 Sission Street, LIC#90160
Julio F. Medeiros, Jr., 279 Dexter Street, LIC#90151
Jeremy Mentillo, 591 Beverage Hill Avenue, LIC#90154
Robert Venturini, 33 Sherman Street, LIC#90141
PUBLIC LAUNDRY (RENEWALS) -
Rufus and Selinah Ajayi d/b/a The Washing Well Laundromat, 906 Main St. LIC#A0058
Angelica Textile Services Inc., 482 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#A00062
Anjos Enterprises Inc. d/b/a J & L Laundromat, 286 East Ave. LIC#A0003
Vivian Belisle d/b/a Belisle's Coin Laundry Inc., 660 Broadway LIC#A0063
Helene A. Bergeron d/b/a Helene’s Laundromat, 280 Dexter St. LIC#A0064
Budz Suds Incorporated d/b/a Budz Suds Laundromat, 611 Smithfield Ave. LIC#A0051
Lawrence P. & Lynda J. Coleman d/b/a Mrs. C's, 333 Armistice Blvd. LIC#A0006
Intown Laundry II, 472 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#A0011
Carmel Izzo d/b/a Lonsdale Super Wash, 457 Lonsdale Ave. LIC#A0050
King's Laundry Inc., 1600 Newport Ave. LIC#A0015
Larry’s Cleaners & Tailors, 371 Benefit St. LIC#A0061
George & Libie Leonard d/b/a Stanley Systems Cleaners & Mr. USA, 224 East Ave. LIC#A0017
James W. McKenna d/b/a Mark-Johnston, 720 Cottage St. LIC#A0019
New England Linen Supply Inc., 20 Rhode Island Ave. LIC#A0021
Linda M. Roselli d/b/a Coin-Op, 504 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#A0053
Royal Cleaners Inc. d/b/a Royal Cleaners, 639 Cottage St. LIC#A0045
Oladipo Solola d/b/a Langley's Laundry, 265 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#A0043
George Souza d/b/a G & M Laundromat, 530 Broadway LIC#A0028
Sunshine Laundromat Inc., 192 Division St. LIC#A0040
Robert A. Tice d/b/a Star Cleaners & Coin Laundry, 614 Central Ave. LIC#A0049
Woodlawn Laundry & Cleansers Inc., 197 Glenwood Ave. LIC#A0031
SECOND HAND SHOP (RENEWALS) -
CLASS A B (Selling used automobiles and parts)
Champion Collision and Sales, Inc. d/b/a Champion Collision & Sales, 41 Congress Street, LIC#40230
CLASS B (Selling used parts only)
Central Auto Radiator, Inc., 188 Pine Street, LIC#40177
Division Brakes, Inc., 272 Broadway, LIC#40156
*Jose Dosreis d/b/a Auto City Repair Shop, 500 Mineral Spring Avenue, LIC#40166
CLASS C (Selling used miscellaneous merchandise)
Pauline B. Lefebvre d/b/a My Three Sons, 201 Pine St., LIC#40053
Joanne Panciotti d/b/a Mothers Little Helper, 578 Newport Ave, LIC#40195
VICTUALLING HOUSE (1st Class) NEW -
D & B Refreshment, Inc. d/b/a Pawtucket Del’s transfer from B.B.S. Ent., Inc. d/b/a Del’s Lemonade, 446 Central Avenue, LIC#00498
VICTUALLING HOUSE (2nd Class) -
Michael C. Normandin d/b/a Pollo & Pasta Restaurant (transfer from LaRosa Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Big E’s Diner, 242 Main Street, LIC#499
AUTO REPAIR AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES WITH STIPULATIONS OR RESTRICTIONS.
*Jose Dosreis d/b/a Auto City Repair Shop, 500 Mineral Spring Avenue, LIC#30175 & LIC# 40166
1. No autos on sidewalk, only on the lot.
2. Fence must be put on west side of the property by May 15, 1995
3. No autobody work or painting.
*John Jeha d/b/a Jeha’s Texaco, 76 Newport Ave, LIC#30057
1. Maintain 6-ft. stockade fence
2. Inform City Council prior to doing any towing.
*THE FOLLOWING BONDS ARE APPROVED, SURETIES NAMED ARE ACCEPTED:
Thomas J. Feeley, Surety – Western Surety Company
Richard Macedo, Surety – Western Surety Company
Julio F. Medeiros, Jr., Surety – Western Surety Company
Jeremy Mentillo, Surety - Travelers Casualty & Surety Company of America
Robert Venturini, Surety – Western Surety Company
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Allstate Insurance Co. (Gilbert F. Roy, Jr.) - $6,600.00
Shirley H. Berwick – in no amount specified
Sandra Labonte - $110.99/$175.57
Diane Raposa - $45.00
Jose Simos - $6,500.00
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Bray, on behalf of President Barry, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Kevin Shea, Executive Director, Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency, regarding Dr. Healey’s interest in purchasing land located on School Street and asking that the Agency enter into earnest negotiations with Dr. Healey for this sale.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Bray, on behalf of Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Vieira, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send communications, once again, to the Pawtucket Delegation to request assistance in getting 98-S 2899 “AN ACT VALIDATING AND RATIFYING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET,” passed out of the Corporations Committee.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HOYAS.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hoyas, seconded by Councilor Bray, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to the Mayor Doyle, asking that he contact Speaker Harwood to seek his help and support in getting 98-S 2899 “AN ACT VALIDATING AND RATIFYING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET” passed out of Corporations Committee.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following entitled communication:
Communication from Gloria Ann Grzebien and Patricia Arden, Co-Founders of Save the Park, to Mayor James Doyle, regarding “Daggett Farm”.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Carr, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE PARKS COMMISSION SUB COMMITTEE:
126 Communication from Gloria Ann Grzebien and Patricia Arden, Co-Founders of Save the Park, to Mayor James Doyle, regarding “Daggett Farm”.
THE CLERK IS INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A MEETING OF THE PARKS COMMISSION SUB COMMITTEE FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 1998, AT 6:00 P.M.
THE CLERK IS FURTHER INSTRUCTED TO INVITE PAUL PION, SUPERVISOR OF PARKS; WILLIAM MULHOLLAND, DIRECTOR PARKS AND RECREATION; AND SAVE THE PARK, TO ATTEND THIS MEETING.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Carr, the meeting is adjourned at eight fifty-seven o’clock p.m.