City Council, February 24, 1999
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, February 24, 1999, at eight three o’clock p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall. All the members are present; President Barry presides.
The reading of the records of February 10, 1999, is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the *Consent Agenda is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.
*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 Wildenhain, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication Michael E. Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor, requesting that he prepare a more detailed list of procedures, setting firm policies and what the responsibilities would be to those churches and/or organizations requesting barrels.
Further the Council is asking that this information be sent to the churches in the city.
It is further stated that it is not necessary to respond back to the Council on this matter, however to have a copy sent of the policy for the files.
Communication from Constant S. Poholek, Jr., to the Honorable John J. Barry, III, President, Pawtucket City Council. (596 Newport Avenue Commercial Zoning), is READ AND ORDERED FILED, and is REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE.
Communication from Michael Znosko, Chairman, Ancient Little Neck Cemetery Commission, to Bill Mulholland, requesting permission to transfer possession of the World War II, Naval 3” ships’ gun located in Slater Park, to the Ancient Little Neck Cemetery Commission, is READ AND ORDERED FILED, and is REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE.
Petition of Pawtucket Red Sox for license to conduct Athletic Games (games or exhibitions of Baseball) in McCoy Stadium, Columbus Avenue, on the following Sundays: April 18, May 16, 22, 30, June 13, 27, July 18, August 1, 15, 22, September 5, 12, 19, 26, 1999, LIC# 1213, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up, and no persons appearing to object thereto, is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote.
Petition for a Class C Second Hand Shop License of Wendy Babbitt & Allison Flannery d/b/a Mother’s Little Helper, 580 Newport Avenue, Plat 28, Lot 1260, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically: Second hand children’s clothing, etc., which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor are applicants, Wendy Babbitt, 53 Bishop Avenue, Seekonk, MA, and Allison Flannery, 225 Mt. Pleasant Street, Fall River, MA.
Applicants request approval to sell second hand clothing at existing business.
They will keep the business the same and will not place anything on the sidewalk.
There are no other speakers.
The hearing is closed.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hoyas, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following petition for license is APPROVED, with the following stipulations, on a unanimous voice vote:
Stipulations:
1. No items are to be placed on the sidewalk.
2. Approved pending the approval of the Zoning Department for sign location.
Petition for a Class C Second Hand Shop License of Wendy Babbitt & Allison Flannery d/b/a Mother’s Little Helper, 580 Newport Avenue, Plat 28, Lot 1260, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically: Second hand children’s clothing, etc., LIC# 40248
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following entitled communication:
Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director, Zoning and Code Enforcement, to Council President John J. Barry, III, and Council Members. (Tattoo sign on Newport Avenue)
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
622 Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director, Zoning and Code Enforcement, to Council President John J. Barry, III, and Council Members. (Tattoo sign on Newport Avenue)
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, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, is PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES – Councilor Carr.
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor James E. Doyle, asking the administration to negotiate implementing “Option 2 – Inspection Attempt with Individual Notification”
Further the Council states that no further monies be expended for this project.
The Council is also requesting that legal options be investigated to ensure that no additional fees be paid.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The clerk is instructed send a communication to AMTRAK, regarding excessive noise and discomfort to neighbors due to the storage of equipment and supplies on the former Pascale Block site.
The Council is asking for a specific time frame on when this job will be completed.
The Council is further asking that copies be sent to Mayor Judith Robbins of Attleboro; as well as the Rhode Island and Massachusetts Congressional Delegation.
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, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, 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, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
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 Representative Antonio J. Pires, to extend the Council’s appreciation for his help in obtaining a legislative grant for the Pineview Little League, in the amount of $20,000 to offset the costs for improvements at the Tomlinson Complex.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Carr, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to James J. Goff, Acting Director, Pawtucket Housing Authority, requesting that a representative be available for a meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 9, 1999, at Burns Manor.
The meeting is to address several concerns that have upset the tenants of Burns Manor:
1. Lighting, long overdue (When will it be installed?)
2. Lack of security resulting in broken car windows.
3. Stolen license plates.
The Council is further requesting that George L. Kelley, III, Chief of Police, attend this meeting to address concerns and the possibility of implementing periodic patrols of the area by uniform officers.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
The following ordinance is LAID ON THE TABLE and is REFERRED TO FINANCE COMMITTEE:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2504 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.” (Delete: Deputy Registrar – Board of Canvassers; Add: Municipal Election Clerk and Environmental Action Aide)
The following license is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (First Class) -
P.M.G. Inc. d/b/a Hose Company #6, 636 Central Avenue, LIC# 00518
*The following licenses are APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote:
INTELLIGENCE OFFICE New –
Labor Ready Northeast, Inc. d/b/a Labor Ready, 200 Main Street, LIC# 918
PEDDLER –
Mustafa M. Lynch, 228 Cranston Street, Providence, LIC#11
TO PEDDLE: Stuffed Animals, Toys & Gifts
LOCATION: 228 Barton Street (Vacant parking lot formerly used by Portugalia Liquors)
POOL TABLE (Renewal) –
2nd Ward Independent Club, 409 Cottage Street, (1) Weekdays & Sundays, LIC# G0023
SUNDAY SALES 1st Class –
Bachar Tanbakji d/b/a Quik Pick Market (Previous owner Tony Heneine d/b/a City Mart), 191 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC# 20340
SUNDAY SALES 2nd Class (New)–
Patricia Londers d/b/a P.J. Diecast and Collectibles, 89 Power Road, LIC# 20339
VICTUALLING HOUSE 1st Class –
Bachar Tanbakji d/b/a Quik Pick Market (Transfer from Tony Heneine d/b/a City Mart), 191 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC# 00520
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Laura K. Kijan, by Attorney Charles J. Vucci - $100,000
Sandra Manuella Maurisso, by Attorney Thomas W. Pearlman - $100,000
Kwame K. Ntansah, by Attorney George A. Pliakas – NO AMOUNT SPECIFIED
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, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
Claim of Sherri L. Titus - $452.00
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, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
Claim of Maria Isabel Nunes – Pay up to Book Value or $932.58, whichever is lower.
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:
Claim of Teresa Condon, by Jeffry S. Perlow, Attorney - $250,000.00
Claim of Kristen A. Nothstein, by Metlife Auto and Home - $1,888.39
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED – CLAIMANT TO CONTACT THE WATER SUPPLY BOARD:
Claim of Betsy F. Bowman - $303.70
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED – CLAIMANT TO CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:
Claim of Camille J. Chahwan, by Commerce Insurance Company – 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 Donna G. Joyal, by Marybeth Holland, Attorney - $35,000.00
Claim of Edward W. Wilcox - $160.00
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HOYAS.
Councilor Hoyas opposes the recommendation of the Committee on Claims and Pending Suits on the following claim:
Claim of Edward W. Wilcox - $160.00
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the meeting is adjourned at nine thirty-five o’clock p.m.