City Council, June 23, 1999
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, June 23, 1999, at eight fifty-eight o’clock p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilor Carr.
President Barry presides.
The reading of the records of June 9, 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:
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ITEM IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:
Communication from Blackstone Valley Chapter, (ARC) to Mayor James E. Doyle, regarding Greenhouse and Gift Shop in Daggett Farm.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Grebien introduces the following entitled resolution:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INDENTURE OF LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND BLACKSTONE VALLEY CHAPTER RI ARC FOR A PORTION OF THE PREMISES LOCATED AT DAGGETT FARM, SLATER PARK.
Upon motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable John J. Barry, III, Pawtucket City Council, regarding Louis Yip/Lantau Island Inc. – Real Estate Taxes/ Former Old Colony Bank Property, is READ AND ORDERED FILED, and is REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
Communication from J. William Busald, Chairperson, Pawtucket School Committee, to John Barry, President, Pawtucket City Council, regarding a conflict of interest concerning benefits received by the Pawtucket School Committee, is READ AND ORDERED FILED, and is REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, AND THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Clemente introduces the following entitled communication:
Communication from J. William Busald, Chairperson, Pawtucket School Committee, to John Barry, President, Pawtucket City Council, suspending all contract negotiations until the benefits issue has been resolved.
Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Clemente, introduces the following entitled communication:
Communication from the Historic District Commission, to Council President, John J. Barry, III, regarding proposed demolition delay ordinance.
Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
Communication from the Historic District Commission, to Council President, John J. Barry, III, regarding proposed demolition delay ordinance.
Communication from Norman R. Beretta, Beretta Realty Co., to John J. Barry, III, President of the Pawtucket City Council, requesting permission to tie into the Pawtucket Sewer System at Hudson Street for a proposed 38 unit apartment complex in Attleboro, Massachusetts, is READ AND ORDERED FILED, and is REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, THE NARRAGANSETT BAY COMMISSION, THE CITY ENGINEER, THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, AND THE WATER SUPPLY BOARD.
Communication from Lois B. Kilsey, Vice President of Operations, NEPTCO, Inc., to the Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk, requesting the abandonment of a portion of Hamlet Street, is READ AND ORDERED FILED, and is REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, AND THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY TURNS THE CHAIR OVER TO PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE BRAY.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE BRAY PRESIDES.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY LEAVES THE CHAMBER AT 9:10 P.M.
Petition for Auto Repair Shop and Second Hand Shop Class B (Parts Only) Licenses, of Sembel Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Goff Gas, 75 Goff Avenue, (Previously J.M. Enterprises d/b/a Goff Gas), Tax Assessors Plat 42, Lot 493, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles specifically used vehicle parts, LIC#30244, #40253, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
PREVIOUS STIPULATIONS:
1. Fence or blockade to be put up on Dexter Street side of property on border with neighbor.
2. Remove phone near Dexter Street.
Speaking in favor is Chirs Tsiotos, Attorney representing applicant.
Mr. Tsiotos will run the business as the previous owner and has no plans for an expansion.
Councilor Clemente states that he wants to see the clean operation continue.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is Closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following petition for license is APPROVED, with the same stipulations, on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for Auto Repair Shop and Second Hand Shop Class B (Parts Only) Licenses, of Sembel Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Goff Gas, 75 Goff Avenue, (Previously J.M. Enterprises d/b/a Goff Gas), Tax Assessors Plat 42, Lot 493, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles specifically used vehicle parts, LIC#30244, #40253
STIPULATIONS:
1. Fence or blockade to be put up on Dexter Street side of property on border with neighbor.
2. Remove phone near Dexter Street.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY RETURNS TO THE CHAMBER AT 9:15 P.M.
PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE BRAY RETURNS THE CHAIR TO COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY.
PRESIDENT BARRY PRESIDES.
COUNCILOR CLEMENTE LEAVES THE CHAMBER AT 9:15 P.M.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, 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, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
COUNCILOR CLEMENT RETURNS TO THE CHAMBER AT 9:18 P.M.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Clemente, 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, Clemente, 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, Clemente, 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, Clemente, 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, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following entitled communication:
Communication from Mary E. Tetzner, Chairperson, Pawtucket Water Supply Board, to Martin Healey, Director, Ethics Commission, requesting an Advisory Opinion on Councilor Thomas E. Hodge being a voting member of the Pawtucket Water Supply Board, and the City Council.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the following Communication is 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 Grebien, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Margaret M. Lynch, City Solicitor, forwarding a copy of the communication sent to the Rhode Island Ethics Commission from Mary E. Tetzner for comments and legal opinion.
COUNCILOR CARR ARRIVES AT 9:25 P.M.
The following ordinance is read for the second time and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, RI (AMENDMENT OF OFFICIAL ZONING MAP – 596 Newport Avenue), AS AMENDED.
THE FOLLOWING ITEM IS REFERRED BACK TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to the Honorable Donald R. Grebien, Chairperson, City Council City Property Committee, regarding Concession Operations at Slater Park.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote, granting Raymond J. Peloquin d/b/a Ray’s Ice Cream & Lemonade, permission to operate in the Park until the lease is finalized, with the provision that he provide the required liability insurance to the Director of Public Works. The locations, which he may operate in, are the parking lot areas at the Tennis Courts, the Carousel, Daggett Farm, and the lot behind the Animal Shelter, or next to the Tot Lot Playground.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following entitled communications:
Communication from Mayor James E. Doyle, to Robert Ball, 87 Sabin Associates, regarding tax relief.
Communication from Robert Ball, 87 Sabin Associates, to Mayor James E. Doyle, regarding a tax treaty for the property located at 87 Sabin Street.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following communications are READ AND ORDERED FILED, and are REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:
Communication from Mayor James E. Doyle, to Robert Ball, 87 Sabin Associates, regarding tax relief.
Communication from Robert Ball, 87 Sabin Associates, to Mayor James E. Doyle, regarding a tax treaty for the property located at 87 Sabin Street.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
APPROPRIATING $3000 ANNUALLY TO ENABLE THE CITY TO JOIN IN THE CLEAN CITIES COALITION.
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, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN “INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE RESERVE FUND” AND REPEALING OTHER FUNDS.
The following licenses are GRANTED, on a unanimous voice vote:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (1st Class) –
Celtic Pub, Inc., d/b/a Celtic Pub (transfer of 100% of stock holders), 755 Broadway & 5 Columbine Avenue, LIC#00535
Sembel Enterpirses, Inc., d/b/a Goff Gas, (transfer from J.M. Enterprises d/b/a Goff Gas), 75 Goff Avenue, LIC#00533
SUNDAY SALES (1st Class) –
Sembel Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Goff Gas, (transfer from J.M. Enterprises d/b/a Goff Gas), 75 Goff Avenue, LIC#20349
*The following licenses are GRANTED, on a unanimous voice vote:
ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition of Community Center of Grupo Amigos Da Terceira, Inc., for a license to conduct the Annual St. Vincent dePaul Festival, at 55 Memorial Drive (inside & outside), with a live band and food booths, on Monday, September 6, from Noon – 10 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, September 7, 8, and 9, (inside only) from 5 p.m. – 12 Midnight; Friday, September 10, (inside and outside) from 5 p.m. – 12 Midnight; Saturday, September 11, (inside and outside) from 12 Noon – 12 Midnight, and Sunday, September 12, (inside and outside) from 12 Noon – 10 p.m., LIC#1300M
Petition of Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, Inc., for a license to conduct Ferry Boat Launching Festivities, at the Town Landing on Taft Street, on July 6, 7, 1999, and from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., LIC#1314M
PEDDLER New –
Robert Allie, 736 Pine Street, Central Falls, LIC# 63
TO PEDDLE: Food
DRIVER: Robert Allie
LOCATION: Around McCoy Stadium
PINBALL Renewals –
Greek Island, Inc., d/b/a George’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 109 Newport Avenue (TWO), LIC#70039
J.A.R. Beverage Inc., d/b/a Murray’s Pub, 1091 Main Street (ONE), LIC#70020
PRIVATE DETECTIVE Renewals –
Thomas J. Anter, 151 Lowden Street, LIC#90161
Mark H. Brouwer d/b/a M. Brouwer, 255 Main Street, LIC#90165
Thomas J. Feeley, 46 Vineyard Street, LIC#90131
John LeClair, d/b/a N.P.S, 255 Main Street, LIC#90153
Richard Macedo, 101 Sission Street, LIC#90160
David MacLean, 393 Armistice Boulevard, LIC#90164
Robert Venturini, 33 Sherman Street, LIC#90141
PUBLIC LAUNDRY Renewals –
Rufus and Selinah Ajayi, d/b/a The Washing Well, 906 Main Street, LIC#A0058
Angelica Textile Services, Inc., 482 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC#A0062
Anjos Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a J & L Laundramat, 286 East Avenue, LIC#A0003
Bawa & Gill, Inc., d/b/a Tidy Mom, 11 Benefit Street, LIC#A0060
Vivian Belisle, 660 Broadway, LIC#A0063
Budz Suds Incorporated, d/b/a Budz Suds Laundromat, 611 Smithfield Avenue, LIC#A0051
Dawn Connell, d/b/a Clover Laundry, 609 Main Street, LIC#A0059
Carmel Izzo, d/b/a Lonsdale Super Wash, 457 Lonsdale Avenue, LIC#A0050
George & Libie Leonard, d/b/a Stanley Systems Cleaners & Mr. USA, 224 East Avenue, LIC#A0017
James W. McKenna, d/b/a Mark-Johnston, 720 Cottage Street, LIC#A0019
Etrat S. Naqvi, d/b/a Swan Cleaners, 371 Benefit Street, LIC#A0065
New England Linen Supply, Inc., 20 Rhode Island Avenue, LICA0021
Linda M. Roselli, d/b/a Coin-Op, 504 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC#A0053
Royal Cleaners, Inc., d/b/a Royal Cleaners, 639 Cottage Street, LIC#A0045
Oladipo Solola, d/b/a Langley’s Laundry, 265 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC#A0043
George Souza, d/b/a G & M Laundromat, 530 Broadway, LICA0028
Sunshine Laundromat, Inc., 192 Division Street, LIC#A0040
Robert A. Tice, d/b/a Star Cleaners & Coin Laundry, 614 Central Avenue, LIC#A0049
Woodlawn Laundry & Cleansers, Inc., 197 Glenwood Avenue, LIC#A0031
SUNDAY SALES 1st Class –
Jeffrey & Christopher Lavalley d/b/a Forcier’s Market (transfer from Bhaskar Vyas d/b/a Forcier’s Pharmacy), 737 Main Street, LIC#20353
SUNDAY SALES 2nd Class NEW –
Blackstone Valley Chapter, RIARC, d/b/a Daggett Farm Greenhouse, Slater Park, LIC#20352
Hawa Camara d/b/a Fanta’s Cosmetics and Beauty Supply, 618 Broadway, LIC#20351
Narragansett Park Cards & Gifts, LLC d/b/a Card$mart, 687 Beverage Hill Avenue, LIC#20354
*THE FOLLOWING BONDS ARE APPROVED, SURETIES NAMED ARE ACCEPTED:
PRIVATE DETECTIVES -
Thomas J. Anter, Surety – Western Surety Company
Mark H. Brouwer, Surety – Western Surety Company
Thomas J. Feeley, Surety – Western Surety Company
John LeClair, Surety – Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Richard Macedo, Surety – Western Surety Company
David MacLean, Surety – Western Surety Company
Robert Venturini, Surety – Western Surety Company
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, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Tina M. Ahlborg - $367.85
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, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Lubelia Reis - $500.00
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, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
William McKenna, by Attorney George L. Santopietro - $100,000.00
George McQuesten, by Attorney Charles J. Vucci - $100,000.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED – CLAIMANT TO CONTACT THE PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD:
Lisa Cipriano - $2,058.98
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED – CLAIMANT TO CONTACT THE PAWTUCKET HOUSING AUTHORITY:
Helen Beauchamp, by Attorney Donald A. Woodbine - $100,000.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED:
Christy N. Skodras - $989.00
THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS RETURNS THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY:
Al Carvalho - $66.00
Mary Pita - $60.00
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.
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, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Al Carvalho - $66.00
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, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Mary Pita - $60.00
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Vanda M. Andrade - $807.82/$1,439.38
William J. Flannagan & Mary Ellen Pierel, by Atty Richard E. Kyte, Jr. - $200,000 ($100,000 each)
John Wesson, by Sentry Claims Service - $2447.90
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the meeting is adjourned at nine forty-five o’clock p.m.