City Council, March 25, 1998.
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, March 25, 1998, at eight ten o’clock p.m. All the members are present and President Barry presides.
The reading of the records of March 11, 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 COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE:
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT EIGHT TWENTY O’CLOCK P.M.
The following ordinance is taken up:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge submits the following amendments to this ordinance for approval:
Change the title to read as follows:
The 4th WHEREAS shall read as follows:
WHEREAS, children who attend athletic and recreational events are could be affected by second hand smoke and the use of other tobacco products; and
The 6th paragraph shall read as follows:
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Pawtucket finds that it is essential to eliminate restrict the use of tobacco in any form at athletic and recreational facilities in the City of Pawtucket.
Section 2, subsection (B) shall read as follows:
(B) Designated smoking areas shall be determined by the Director of Public Works or his/her designee, and shall provide reasonable accommodation for smokers.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Hoyas, the AMENDMENTS to the Ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE LIMITING/PROHIBITING RESTRICTINGTHE USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS AT PUBLIC ATHLETIC AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET- SUBSTITUTE A are APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran and Wildenhain.
Noes - 0.
Abstain - President Barry, and Councilor Vieira.
The following ordinance is read for the first time, AS FURTHER AMENDED, and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - Councilors Bray, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
Noes - President Barry, Councilors Carr and Vieira.
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE 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 Moran, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to the Office of Environmental Protection supporting the “No Discharge Zone” designation in efforts to keep our waters clean.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HOYAS.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hoyas submits the following communication:
Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning & Code Enforcement to the Honorable City Council. (Ryder Transportation Co.)
Upon motion made by Councilor Hoyas, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Councilor Vieira leaves at 8:50 p.m.
The following appointment, submitted by His Honor Mayor James E. Doyle, is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
Noes - 0.
CONSTABLE TO SERVE CIVIL PROCESS
MUNICIPAL/HOUSING COURT
Lance R. Langborg
Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, submitting the following appointment as a member of the Water Supply Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
The following nomination, 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, and Wildenhain.
Noes - 0.
WATER SUPPLY BOARD
William Masuck, 25 Second Street (to fill the unexpired term of Raymond F. Hand.) Term expires first Monday in January, 2000.
Councilor Vieira returns at 8:56 p.m.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Bray introduces the following entitled resolutions:
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Grebien, 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 motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Grebien, 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 motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Grebien, 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.
Petitions for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND CLASS A SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of E-Z Auto Sales Incorporated d/b/a E-Z Auto Sales Annex, 62 Church Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 53, Lot 84 (previously August Pimentel d/b/a Gus’s Shop), to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobiles, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is John Martins, 286 Mineral Spring Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, owner/applicant.
Mr. Martins states that he will run this business similar to the type of business he has now on Mineral Spring Avenue. He states that he purchased the property at 62 Church Street as another location if the closing of the Mineral Spring Avenue bridge adversely affects the business there.
There will be no painting or body work done on the premesis. There is room for 6 cars inside the building.
Mr. Martins states that he may close the Mineral Spring Avenue location, if necessary.
The hours of operation will be 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM weekdays; 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturdays; no Sundays.
All work will be done inside the building. Only car sales will be outide. He further states that the main reason he is applying for a license at this location is because of the closing of the Mineral Spring Avenue bridge.
There are no other speakers.
The hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the following applications are APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS on a unanimous voice vote:
Petitions for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND CLASS A SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of E-Z Auto Sales Incorporated d/b/a E-Z Auto Sales Annex, 62 Church Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 53, Lot 84 (previously August Pimentel d/b/a Gus’s Shop), to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobiles, LIC#30233 & #40240
STIPULATIONS:
1. Hours of operation shall be 8:00 AM-8:00 PM weekdays; 8:00 AM-6:00 PM Saturdays; No Sundays;
2. No body work;
3. No painting;
4. All work will be done inside the building;
5. Exterior shall be kept clean, orderly and neat.
Petition for VICTUALING HOUSE LICENSE (24 HOURS) of Sofia Merhi d/b/a Hassane’s Place, 757 Main Street, to keep a Victualling House license for the additional hours between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor are Sofia Merhi, 757 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI, applicant
Hussane Merhi, 23 Young Street, Pawtucket, RI, representing his mother.
Mr. Merhi states that he wishes to stay open until 4:00 a.m. Mr. Merhi distributes a petition in favor of his application.
Councilor Bray states that most of the people who signed the petition do not live in the neighborhood.
Mr. Merhi states that he has been open since 1990. He states that bars close at 1:00 a.m. and his closing time of 2:00 a.m. does not allow enough time to serve the customers.
Councilor Bray introduces the following:
Communication from Raymond W. Houle, Jr., 22 Webb Street, objecting to the 24 hour Victualling House license of Hassane’s Place, 757 Main Street.
Petition of property owners within 200' of Hassane’s Place, 757 Main Street, objecting to the application for a 24 hour Victualling House license.
There are no other speakers.
The hearing is closed.
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following application for license is DENIED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for VICTUALING HOUSE LICENSE (24 HOURS) of Sofia Merhi d/b/a Hassane’s Place, 757 Main Street, to keep a Victualling House license for the additional hours between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran, Chair of the Committee on Finance, submits the following ordinance to be LAID ON THE TABLE with the Finance Committee’s Recommendation for First Passage at the April 8, 1998, City Council Meeting.
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 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.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to prepare a resolution congratulating the Tolman High School Hockey Team for winning the “MET C” Division State Championship.
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 WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Wildenahin, seconded by Councilor Hodge is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send communications to Thomas F. Doucette, Acting Chief Engineer, Water Supply Board and Ron Leitao, Acting Director of Public Works, concerning their department’s policy in regards to excavating in residential areas. The following information is requested:
1. What procedures are in place when city employee’s are in the process of digging in a residential area?
2. What safety guidelines are followed?
The Clerk is further instructed to send a communication to Ron Leitao, Acting Director of Public Works, asking for his opinion on instituting a parking ban for street sweeping one day each month, district-wide, when the street sweeper is assigned to that particular district.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ABATEMENT OF TAXES ON MOTOR VEHICLES, REAL ESTATE, AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY IN THE SUM OF $25,486.66.
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 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 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 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 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 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, Veiria and Wildenhain.
Noes – 0.
The following application for license was Laid on the Table at the meeting held February 25, 1998, and is again taken up and is LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (First Class)
Paradise Club LLC d/b/a Paradise Club, 250 Main Street LIC#486
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT
Pawtucket Red Sox for license to conduct a Fireworks/Illumination Show at McCoy Stadium on Sunday, May 24, 1998, between 9:00 PM-11:00 PM; and on Friday, July 4, 1998, between 9:00 PM-
11:00 PM. LIC#1252M
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP LICENSES (ALL RENEWALS)
*A. Caldas Auto Sales and Collision Inc., 616 Weeden St. LIC#30227
Ace Armature Co., Inc., 683-685 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#30001
Jeff Guckin d/b/a Mobicare, 350 Cottage St. LIC#30194
*Shant Krikorian d/b/a Fonseca’s Auto Sales, 263 Dexter St. LIC#30213
Joaquim A. Loureiro d/b/a Loureiro’s Auto Repair, 28 Willard St. LIC#30065
PEDDLER (RENEWAL)
Raymond Peloquin d/b/a Kool Cow, 430 Carter Ave., Pawtucket, RI LIC#10
DRIVER: Jason R. Peloquin, 430 Carter Ave., Pawtucket, RI
LOCATION: City of Pawtucket
PIGEON LOFT (NEW)
Luis M. Rodriques, 12 Vale Street LIC#9
POOL TABLE (RENEWALS)
Sports Zone Inc., 617-627 Prospect St (one table) LIC#47
Happy Hour Club, 404 Benefit St (one table) LIC#13
Pawtucket Lodge of Elks No. 920, 27 Exchange St (one table) LIC41
SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES (RENEWALS)
CLASS A AND B (Selling used automobiles and parts)
*A. Caldas Auto Sales and Collision, Inc., 616 Weeden St. LIC#40235
Jeff Guckin d/b/a Mobicare, 350 Cottage St. LIC#40191
*Shant Krikorian d/b/a Fonseca’s Auto Sales, 263 Dexter St. LIC#40214
CLASS B (Selling used parts only)
Ace Armature Co. Inc., 683-685 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#40001
CLASS C (Selling used miscellaneous merchandise)
Dorothy A. Mikaelian d/b/a Global H V M, 258 Pine St. LIC#40210
Joanmarie O’Neill d/b/a Top Dollar Gold Buyers, 572 Smithfield Ave. LIC#40174
SUNDAY SALES (Second Class) NEW
P.J. New England LLC d/b/a Papa John’s, 295 Armistice Blvd. LIC#20315
P.J. New England LLC d/b/a Papa John’s, 379 Smithfield Ave. LIC#20314
SUNDAY SALES (Second Class) RENEWALS
Hit or Miss Inc., 50 Ann Mary St. LIC#20100
George Neville d/b/a Beauty Works, 50 Ann Mary Street LIC#20280
Sidonio Rocha d/b/a Taty Boutique, 955 Main St LIC#20277
SUNDAY SALES (Third Class) NEW
D.J.K., Inc., d/b/a The Flower Shoppe, 390 Newport Ave. LIC#20316
VICTUALLING HOUSE (First Class) NEW
Sergio Arango d/b/a Tutti-Frutti, 43 Summer St. LIC#488
P.J. New England LLC d/b/a Papa John’s, 295 Armistice Blvd. LIC#490
P.J. New England LLC d/b/a Papa John’s, 379 Smithfield Ave. LIC489
AUTO REPAIR AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES WITH STIPULATIONS OR RESTRICTIONS.
*A. Caldas Auto Sales and Collision Inc., 616 Weeden Street, LIC#30227 LIC#40235
1. There shall be no parking on any of the sidewalks in the area, specifically on Weeden Street and Samuel Avenue.
*Shant Krikorian d/b/a Fonseca's Auto Sales & Repair, 263 Dexter St. 30213 & 40214 STIPULATIONS PLACED AT THE TIME OF GRANTING 10/23/96
1. Hours of operation shall be 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Monday-Friday; 8:00 am - 12 noon - Saturdays
2. Vehicles towed to business during operating hours only.
3. Rear of building to be kept clear of all vehicles
4. No painting or auto body work allowed
5. Outside premises to be kept clean and free of parts, and debris
6. No more than 12 vehicles shall be allowed to park in front of property.
7. Customer parking shall be monitored by the owner of business
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Russell H. Theilif - $1,053.32
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Bray, Chair of the Committee on Claims and Pending Suits, submits the following claim for damages with the recommendation for payment.
Claim of Scott Rodenbaugh in the amount of $865.91.
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 Scott Rodenbaugh in the amount of $865.91.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Bray introduces the following entitled communication:
Communication from Captain David Holden to Mary Bray, Chairperson, Animal Control Committee. (Maintenance update & request for meeting)
Upon Motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND THE CLERK IS INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE AN ANIMAL CONTROL COMMITTEE MEETING TO BE HELD ON APRIL 8, 1998.
1 Communication from Captain David Holden to Mary Bray, Chairperson, Animal Control Committee. (Maintenance update & request for 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 Ron Leitao, Acting Director of Public Works, regarding the sewer backup problem in the Fairlawn Avenue and Mineral Spring Avenue area of the city. Councilor Vieira states that when there is heavy rain, the street drains overflow spewing assorted debris onto these streets and is seeking a solution to this problem.
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 further instructed to send a communication to Thomas Doucette, Acting Chief Engineer, Water Supply Board, concerning a discussion which occurred at the Public Utilities Commission public hearing on the water rates held on March 18, 1998 regarding the chemicals, offered by the Water Supply Board to the public, to get rust out of clothing. Councilor Vieira states that some people stated that the chemicals were provided at no charge to residents, and other people stated that they were charged $2.00 and were limited to the amount of chemicals they received.
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the meeting is adjourned at nine forty-six o’clock p.m.