City Council, January 6, 1999
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, January 6, 1999, at eight thirteen o’clock p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall. All the members are present; President Barry presides.
The Council recesses at eight fifteen o’clock p.m., to conduct a Public Hearing on the following:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 1810, 1845, 1853, 1899, 1933, 2007, 2037, 2114, 2262, AND 2496 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 12 TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, AMENDING SAID PLAN BY ADDING THERETO PROVISIONS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AREAS FOR PROJECT NO. P-CDA-XXIV (SEE EXHIBIT A)
The Council reconvenes at eight twenty-six o’clock p.m.
A reading of the records of December 18, 1998, is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Hodge, 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 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 David L. Quinn, II, Tax Assessor, regarding the response from Eugenia H. Flynn of Cole-Layer-Trumble Company.
The Council is requesting additional information, using the same breakdown as was used on the single-family information, for the following:
1. Multi-family residences
2. Commercial property
3. Industrial property
The Council is further requesting how many illegal apartment units were discovered during the inspection process; and how many employees were hired to complete this process.
A response is requested in time for the January 20, 1999, City Council meeting.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by the Moran, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to the Honorable, Mayor James E. Doyle, regarding the Council’s concern with the revaluation process being conducted by Cole-Layer-Trumble Company.
The Council is asking that all mailings to the property owners be delayed, until the Council is completely satisfied with the process being used by this company.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Hoyas, 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 he research the cost of providing reflective barrels in crosswalks to those churches who have evening services.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Bray, 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, asking that a moratorium be implemented for those establishments who have been sited for obstructing sidewalks with signs and merchandise within the City of Pawtucket.
ELECTION OF A MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF COUNCILOR WILLIAM D. VIEIRA, SR. ON THE PURCHASING BOARD, IS TAKEN UP:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Hoyas, the name of Councilor Donald R. Grebien is placed in nomination to serve on the Purchasing Board.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Hoyas, the nominations for a Council Member to serve on the Purchasing Board are closed.
COUNCILOR DONALD R. GREBIEN IS ELECTED TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF COUNCILOR WILLIAM D. VIEIRA, SR. ON THE PURCHASING BOARD, 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 read for the second time 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 read for the second time and is 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 read for the second time and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES – Councilor Carr.
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, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 1810, 1845, 1853, 1899, 1933, 2007, 2037, 2114, 2262, AND 2496 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 12 TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, AMENDING SAID PLAN BY ADDING THERETO PROVISIONS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AREAS FOR PROJECT NO. P-CDA-XXIV (SEE EXHIBIT A)
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS APPROVED, WITH THE SAME CONDITIONS AS PLACED ON THE LIQUOR LICENSE, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (1st Class) –
Boson Associates, Inc., d/b/a Zipperz (Transfer from Club Mardi Gras, Inc.) 242 Middle Street, LIC# 511
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
PAWN SHOP Renewal –
H & B Associates d/b/a Pawtucket Pawn Brokers, 261 Main Street, LIC# 915
PEDDLER Renewal –
Victor Iannitti, 21 George Street, LIC# 5
TO PEDDLE – Fruit & Produce
LOCATION – Broad Street (Between Exchange Street & Central Falls Line)
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Teresa Condon, by Atty. Jeffry S. Perlow – $250,000.00
Camille J. Chahwan, by Commerce Insurance Co. – NO AMOUNT SPECIFIED
Kristen A. Nothstein, by MetLife Auto & Home – $1388.39
Maria Isabel Nunes – $932.58/$1111.34
Sherri L. Titus - $452.00/$581.34
COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY MAKES CHANGES TO THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL COMMITTEES:
COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Chair Mary E. Bray shall be replaced by Councilor Robert E. Carr.
Councilor Mary Bray will remain on this committee until the election to fill the vacated post in the sixth district.
CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE:
Chair Mary E. Bray shall be replaced by Councilor Donald R. Grebien.
ANIMAL CONTROL COMMITTEE:
Chair Mary E. Bray shall be replaced by Councilor Paul J. Wildenhain.
PRESIDENT BARRY ENTERTAINS NOMINATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF A CITY COUNCIL MEMBER TO SERVE ON THE PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the name of Councilor Thomas E. Hodge, is placed in nomination to serve on the Pawtucket Water Supply Board.
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the nominations for a Council Member to serve on the Pawtucket Water Supply Board are closed.
COUNCILOR THOMAS E. HODGE IS ELECTED AS THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBER TO SERVE ON THE PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD, ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Carr, the meeting is adjourned at nine five o’clock p.m.