City Council, October 7, 1998
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, October 7, 1998, at eight three o’clock p.m. All the members are present, except Councilor Hodge; and President Barry presides.
The Council recesses immediately to conduct a Public Hearing on the following:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET (ZONING MAP) PLAT 6A LOTS 546 AND 564 (72-76 East Street and 304 Middle Street).
The Council reconvenes at eight five o’clock p.m.
The reading of the records of September 23, 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.
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following entitled communication:
Communication from Michael Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor, to the Pawtucket City Council, regarding Branch Street – “Traffic Accidents and Counts”.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hoyas, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Bray, 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 placing a caution light on Branch Street.
Specifically the Council is asking what the cost would be to implement a flashing caution signal, as well as, the feasibility of doing something like this.
Communication from the Honorable, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council requesting that all licensing fees and City tax requirements be waived for those businesses effected by the Mineral Spring Avenue Bridge Project, is READ AND ORDERED FILED, and is REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
COUNCILOR GREBIEN LEAVES THE CHAMBER AT 8:25 P.M.
A PUBLIC HEARING IS HELD ON THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR ABANDONMENT:
Petition of Joel P. Moss, General Manager, Narragansett Coated Paper Corp., requesting the abandonment of a portion of Boyce Avenue between the George R. Bennett Highway, formerly known as the East Pawtucket Industrial Highway, extending 200± feet in a Easterly direction, encompassing approximately 8061 square feet of land.
Speaking in favor is Joel Moss, General Manager, Narragansett Coated Paper Corp., 730 York Avenue.
Mr. Moss states that Narragansett Coated Paper Corp. is looking to expand its facilities to make room for more equipment.
He also states, that there were sewer lines installed about 15 years ago and he agrees to maintain these sewer lines. He has no intention to add to the lines.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is closed.
COUNCILOR MORAN LEAVES THE CHAMBER AT 8:27 P.M.
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Bray, the petition for abandonment of a portion of Boyce Avenue, between the George R. Bennett Highway, formerly known as the East Pawtucket Industrial Highway, extending 200 feet in an Easterly direction, encompassing approximately 8061 square feet of land, is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote, as follows:
Beginning at a point in the southerly line of said Boyce Avenue located two hundred forty-four and 376/1000 (244.376) feet westerly of a drill hole at the southwesterly intersection of said Boyce Avenue and York Avenue as measured along the southerly line of said Boyce Avenue.
Thence running westerly, bounded southerly by land belonging to York Realty Corporation, a distance of two hundred and 00/100 (200.00) feet to a corner.
Thence turning an interior angle of 94-23’-30” and running northerly, bounded westerly by East Pawtucket Industrial Highway, a distance of forty and 12/100 (40.12) feet to a corner.
Thence turning an interior angle of 85-36’-30” and running easterly, bounded northerly by land belonging to Bradford A. & Sandra S. Dean, a distance of two hundred three and 07/100 (203.07) feet to a corner.
Thence turning an interior angle of 90-00’-00” and running southerly, bounded easterly by said Boyce Avenue, a distance of forty and 00/100 (40.00) feet to the point or place of beginning.
The last course and the first course form an interior angle of 90-00’-00” and the proposed abandonment contains 8061 square feet of land.
Which has ceased to be useful to the public and the same be and hereby is ABANDONED, provided that Narragansett Coated Paper Corp., or their successor, shall be responsible for and shall maintain approximately 203’ of 8” existing sewer lines. Provided further that the City of Pawtucket shall have access to said sewer lines as circumstances warrant, and that no damage is sustained by any abutting owner or other person by reason of such abandonment, and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT THE CITY CLERK shall cause a notice thereof to be published in the Evening Times for three successive weeks and to cause to be served a further notice upon every owner of land abutting said portion of Boyce Avenue, which has been abandoned who is known to reside within the State. FURTHER, THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS shall cause a sign to be placed at each end of said portion of Boyce Avenue herein ordered abandoned having thereon the words “NOT A PUBLIC HIGHWAY.”
COUNCILOR GREBIEN AND COUNCILOR MORAN RETURN TO THE CHAMBER AT 8:29 P.M.
Petition for a CLASS C SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Diane Currie d/b/a Grammy’s Unique Treasures, 550 Smithfield Avenue, Plat 49, Lots 195 and 196, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically, used children and adult clothing, and small household items, etc…, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is applicant Diane Currie, 37 Reservoir Avenue, Pawtucket.
Ms. Currie states that the hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. She will be open two nights until 7:30 p.m. She is not sure if she will be open on Saturdays, as of yet, and she will not be open on Sundays.
There will be no other employees other than herself.
Ms. Currie further states that nothing will be placed on the sidewalk.
There are no other speakers.
The hearing is closed.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the following license is APPROVED on a voice vote:
Petition for a CLASS C SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Diane Currie d/b/a Grammy’s Unique Treasures, 550 Smithfield Avenue, Plat 49, Lots 195 and 196, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically, used children and adult clothing, and small household items, etc…, LIC#40244
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Bray, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor, requesting that additional one way signs be placed on the section of Fountain Street that runs behind Sacred Heart Church, at the entrance/exit to the church parking lot area.
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 John E. Carney, Director of Public Works, requesting that additional lighting be placed on Fountain Street, in the vicinity of Sacred Heart Church, running toward Jabbour Electronics.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following entitled communication:
Memorandum from Bill Sullivan, Board of Appeals, to Mayor James E. Doyle, regarding the tattoo sign on Newport Avenue.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Carr, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
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 Ronald Travers, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, requesting an opinion on whether the tattoo sign on the corner of Newport Avenue and Cottage Street is illegal.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AT THE MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 23, 1998, AND ARE AGAIN TAKEN UP:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN, CHAIR OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION IS READ AND ORDERED FILED:
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, Hoyas, Moran, Vieira, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Richard E. DeLyon, Chief of Police, requesting that the traffic violations on Burgess Avenue in the vicinity of Empire Street be enforced.
The Council is concerned with the amount of speeding, stop sign, and traffic violations in this area. The Council is requesting that a report be provided in 30 days.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded by Councilor Moran, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
Councilor Carr introduces pictures, showing the debris that has accumulated at the former Pascale Block Company located on the Pawtucket/Attleboro line.
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Judith Robbins, Mayor of Attleboro, expressing the Council’s frustration with the City of Attleboro’s delay in cleaning this property.
The Clerk is further instructed to forward the original pictures submitted by Councilor Carr to Mayor Robbins
A copy of this communication is to be sent to Mayor James E. Doyle.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded by Councilor Moran, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to the Honorable, Mayor James E. Doyle, asking him to contact Mayor Judith Robbins, from the City of Attleboro, to see if he can use his influence to have the former Pascale Block Company property cleaned up.
The Council is requesting a response in time for the October 21, 1998, Council meeting.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded by Councilor Moran, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to John E. Carney, Director of Public Works, contacting him for the fourth time, regarding the need to replace the decorative street light at the corner of Armistice Boulevard and Denver Street.
The Council is requesting a response in time for the October 21, 1998, Council meeting.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES – Councilor Vieira.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, 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, Hoyas, Moran, Vieira, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
COUNCILOR BRAY LEAVES THE CHAMBER AT 8:52 P.M.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Carr, Grebien, Hoyas, Moran, Vieira, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY SUGGESTS THAT THE FINANCE COMMITTEE HOLD THREE ADDITIONAL WORKSHOP SESSIONS DURING THE YEAR TO REVIEW WHERE DEPARTMENTS STAND ON THEIR BUDGETS.
COUNCILOR BRAY RETURNS TO THE CHAMBER AT 8:54 P.M.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS TO THE ORDINANCE ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND REPEALING CHAPTER 2483” IS PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hoyas, Moran, Vieira, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
DELETE THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS IN SECTION 4:
| Accountant | R37 |
| Affirmative Action Director | T10 |
| Civil Preparedness Clerk | R09 |
| Clerk III (35) | R23 |
| Control Clerk | R19 |
| Gardner | R12 |
| Maintenance Electrician | R38 |
| Mechanic I | R16 |
| Police Communication Tech. | X10 |
| Information systems manager | 12W |
ADD TO SECTION 4 (New positions/reclassifications per contract):
| Code Enforcement Officer | T01 |
| Collection Supervisor | R27 |
| Secretary/Planning/Trust Agency | T02 |
| Sewer, Sanitation, Recycling Supervisor | T08 |
| Tax Clerk | R23 |
ADD TO SECTION 5:
CHANGE TITLE TO READ AS FOLLOWS: Schedule of Weekly and Hourly Pay Rates for Seasonal, and Part-time employees and union unclassified.
| Administrative Assist. PWSB | $567.49 |
| Asst. Dog Officer | $516.02 |
| Dog Officer | $618.34 |
| Planning Director Secretary | $484.84 |
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, 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, Hoyas, Moran, Vieira, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND REPEALING CHAPTER 2483.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE, WHICH WAS REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE ON SEPTEMBER 9, 1998, IS AGAIN TAKEN UP, AND IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED WITHOUT ACTION BY THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Hoyas, Moran, Vieira, and Wildenhain.
NOES – Councilor Grebien.
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET (ZONING MAP) PLAT 6A LOTS 546 AND 564 (72-76 East Street and 304 Middle Street).
The following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (1st Class) -
Romar Inc. d/b/a Sit-N-Bull Tavern (Transfer from Jean B. Vitali d/b/a Kopy Kats), 520 Central Avenue, LIC# 508
*The following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition of Slater Health Center, 70 Gill Avenue, for a License to conduct a Christmas Bazaar, at 70 Gill Avenue on Saturday, November 21, 1998, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., LIC#1285M
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Jaime Costa - $135.00
Joanne Delgado, p.p.a. Ryan Cardoso by Jeffry Perlow, Attorney - $50,000
Luis Gomes & David Ballou by Bruce Gladstein, Attorney – NO AMOUNT SPECIFIED
Dennis P. & Denise Gruslin by Charles Redihan, Attorney – NO AMOUNT SPECIFIED
Ryan Karvelas by Kevin Landry, Attorney – NO AMOUNT SPECIFIED
Amy Silva by Kevin Landry, Attorney – NO AMOUNT SPECIFIED
Amy Silva by MetLife Auto & Home – NO AMOUNT SPECIFIED
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 send a communication to Richard E. DeLyon, Chief of Police, requesting that the “No-Through Trucking” restrictions on Weeden Street between Smithfield Avenue and Cobble Hill Road, be strictly enforced.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the meeting is adjourned at nine two o’clock p.m.