City Council, November 24, 1998
A regular session of the City Council is held Tuesday, November 24, 1998, at six five o’clock p.m. All the members are present, except Councilor Grebien, and Councilor Hoyas; President Barry presides.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONDUCT THE MEETING OF THE PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT SIX EIGHT O’CLOCK P.M.
COUNCILOR HOYAS ARRIVES AT SIX EIGHT O’CLOCK P.M.
The reading of the records of November 10, 1998, is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the *Consent Agenda is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote.
*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
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 Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, regarding the problem with signs on utility poles throughout the city.
The Council is looking for other options before having to contact the utility companies with this problem.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
WITH MAJORITY CONSENT OF THE COUNCIL, COUNCILOR HODGE STATES, FOR THE RECORD, HIS SUPPORT OF THE COUNCIL’S ACTION ON SETTLING THE AMARAL AND D’AMBRA $4.5 MILLION LAW SUIT.
7:00 PM – FINANCE COMMITTEE
Communication from Alejandro Arteaga, Palagi’s 2000, Inc., to the Pawtucket City Council, requesting the abandonment of Thistle Street, is REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, AND THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Carr introduces the following entitled communication:
Communication from Edith Marra, The Grand Manor, 58 Walcott Street, to President John Barry, Pawtucket City Council, requesting a five-year Tax Stabilization plan.
Upon motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following communication is REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Edith Marra, The Grand Manor, 58 Walcott Street, to President John Barry, Pawtucket City Council, requesting a five-year Tax Stabilization plan.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, 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 Wildenhain, 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 an update on the Tattoo Sign on the corner of Newport Avenue and Cottage Street.
The following ordinance is read for the second time and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, Vieira, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS WITHIN THE 1998-1999 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET, CHAPTER NO. 2495
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 Michael Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor, requesting a report on the feasibility of making Norfolk Avenue behind St. Leo’s Church a one-way in an easterly direction between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. and between 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
The Council is concerned for the safety of the school children and the people living in this area.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE PARKS COMMISSION SUB COMMITTEE:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A “DAGGETT FARM FUND”
COUNCILOR GREBIEN ARRIVES AT 6:24 P.M.
THE FOLLOWING LICENSES, WHICH WERE LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 10, 1998, ARE AGAIN TAKEN UP, AND ARE APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AUTO REPAIR SHOP & SECOND HAND SHOP Class A & B –
Ruben Lopez d/b/a Ruben’s Auto Repair (Previously Robert Valentin d/b/a Robert Auto Repair), 25 Willow Avenue, LIC#30236, 40247
STIPULATIONS ON PREVIOUS LICENSE HOLDER:
1. Outside storage within enclosed fenced in area for not more than 30 vehicles.
2. No outside storage of auto parts, auto debris, etc.
3. No repair work is to be conducted outside of the building.
4. Repair work hours of operation 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.
5. Outside premises to be maintained in clean and sanitary condition.
6. Dumpsters are to be relocated within the fenced in area on the premises for rubbish or garbage (but not auto parts)
7. The missing pickets on the fence are to be replaced immediately.
8. The tow truck Storage to be within the fenced in area.
9. No auto bodywork or painting allowed on premises.
10. No vehicles are to be left out overnight unless parked within the fenced in area.
*The following License is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote:
TAVERN (2nd Class) Renewal -
Bradford Berube d/b/a/ Maple House, 220 Barton Street, LIC#00435
*The following claims for damages against the City are referred to the COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Barbara Ball - $45.00
Kurtis R. Brown, by Richard A. Sinapi, Attorney – $150,000
James H. Donovan - $299.83
Francis C. Laushway, by Amica Mutual Insurance Co. - $10,124.63
Antonio and Kathleen Mazzarella - $553.45/$992.84
Joaquim Santos - $657.01/$666.00
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the meeting is adjourned at six thirty-five o’clock p.m.