City Council, August 9, 2000
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, August 9, 2000, at eight o’clock p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilors Carr, Clemente, and Grebien.
President Barry presides.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONVENE AS THE PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS.
COUNCILOR CARR ARRIVES AT EIGHT ONE O’CLOCK P.M.
COUNCILOR CLEMENTE ARRIVES AT EIGHT FOUR O’CLOCK P.M.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT EIGHT TWELVE O’CLOCK P.M.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES AT EIGHT TWELVE O’CLOCK P.M. TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:
RESOLUTION AMENDING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT MAP: COTTAGE STREET AND GEORGE BENNETT HIGHWAY.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT EIGHT FIFTEEN O’CLOCK P.M.
The reading of the records of July 19, 2000, is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES AT EIGHT SEVENTEEN O’CLOCK P.M. TO REOPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:
RESOLUTION AMENDING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT MAP: COTTAGE STREET AND GEORGE BENNETT HIGHWAY.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT EIGHT FORTY-ONE O’CLOCK P.M.
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:
Petition for and Auto Repair Shop License by Janek Ilic d/b/a J & D Auto Repair, 27 Centre Street, Tax Assessors Plat 45, Lot 424, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles, LIC# 30250 which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is Applicant, Janek Ilic, 830 Oakland Avenue, Pawtucket.
Councilor Clemente discusses his concerns and states that Stipulations are to be placed on this license, as follows:
1. No Auto Body Work
2. No Painting
3. No parking cars on Centre Street
4. No more than 14 cars parked in front at any time
5. No junk of any kind shall be stored outside
6. All work shall be done inside the building
Mr. Ilic states that he agrees with these stipulations.
Speaking in opposition is Ron Palin, 264 Weeden Street, Pawtucket.
Mr. Palin states that he has been at this address since 1981, and that his tenant has operated an auto repair shop at this location for the past 7 years.
He believes that there are too many auto repair shops in the area.
For the record he states that he objects to a license at this location within 200 feet of his property.
Mr. Ilic states that along Newport Avenue there are many similar businesses close to each other and they cannot regulate competition.
Councilor Hoyas questions if the businesses are so close together that people may be confused that they are the same business.
Mr. Ilic states that there is no question that they are separate businesses and are not that close together that they may be confused.
There are no other speakers.
The hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Carr, the following petition for license is APPROVED, with the following Stipulations, on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for and Auto Repair Shop License by Janek Ilic d/b/a J & D Auto Repair, 27 Centre Street, Tax Assessors Plat 45, Lot 424, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles, LIC# 30250
STIPULATIONS:
1. No Auto Body Work
2. No Painting
3. No parking cars on Centre Street
4. No more than 14 cars parked in front at any time
5. No junk of any kind shall be stored outside
6. All work shall be done inside the building
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following communications:
Communication from David N. Cicilline, Esq., to David Moran, Chairman of the Finance Committee. (Mariano Construction)
Communication from Margaret M. Lynch, City Solicitor, to David P. Moran, City Councilor. (Mariano Construction)
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following communications are READ AND ORDERED FILED, and are REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from David N. Cicilline, Esq., to David Moran, Chairman of the Finance Committee. (Mariano Construction)
Communication from Margaret M. Lynch, City Solicitor, to David P. Moran, City Councilor. (Mariano Construction)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following communication:
Communication from Linda L. Poncin, Clinton Street, Pawtucket, to Michael E. Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor. (Handicap Parking spaces on Clinton Street)
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Carr, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael E. Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor, requesting that he look into the problem with Handicap Parking Spaces on Clinton Street.
A response is requested in time for the August 23, 2000, meeting of the City Council.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the Purchasing Board Regulations are APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote.
Communication from Allen Champagne, Water Production Manager, to the Honorable Mayor James E. Doyle. (PWSB Employees – Participation in the Municipal Employees Retirement System) is READ AND ORDERED FILED, and is REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, AND THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following communication:
Communication from Joseph A. Keough, Jr., Keough & Sweeney, to City Council President, John Barry, III, and the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, (Barton Street, Plat 44, Lots 428 and 465 – Taxes)
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED, and is REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Joseph A. Keough, Jr., Keough & Sweeney, to City Council President, John Barry, III, and the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, (Barton Street, Plat 44, Lots 428 and 465 – Taxes)
Communication from Vincent Harrington, Research Division, Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation, to the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the request of Brendan Sweeney, student at St. Cecilia’s School, to build a skate park in Pawtucket, is READ AND ORDERED FILED, and is REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, AND THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND REDEVELOPMENT.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Bray, on behalf of Council President Barry, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Jan H. Reitsma, Director, Department of Environmental Management, and William Ankner, Director, Rhode Island Department of Transportation, requesting that the bike path in the City of Pawtucket be maximized, and to work with the local committee on this project.
PRESIDENT BARRY APPOINTS THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO THE PAWTUCKET BIKE PATH COMMITTEE:
Francis P. Crawley, Director of Administration; Michael D. Cassidy, Director, Planning and Redevelopment; John E. Carney, Director of Public Works; Janice McHale, representing the Riverfront Commission; representatives from both Valley Gas Company and Narragansett Electric Co.; Michael Cresley, Blackstone Valley Heritage Corridor; Bob Billington, Blackstone Valley Tourism Council; representative of Collette Travel Agency; Councilor Donald Grebien, Councilor David Moran, Council President John J. Barry, III.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following appointment as a member of the Public Buildings Authority (To fill the unexpired term of Howard V. Hadfield), FOR CONFIRMATION:
PUBLIC BUILDINGS AUTHORITY
The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle for confirmation, is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Leslie Gernt, 45 Lafayette Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2001.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Parks Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PARKS COMMISSION
The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle for confirmation, is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Henry S. Kinch, Jr., 58 Wilton Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires the first Monday in August, 2003.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Parks Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PARKS COMMISSION
The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle for confirmation, is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Dolores Sisson, 112 Finch Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in August, 2003.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Parks Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PARKS COMMISSION
The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle for confirmation, is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Richard Tierney, 52 Stafford Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires the first Monday in August, 2003.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Hoyas, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, and copies sent to John E. Carney, Director of Public Works, and Bill Mulholland, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, requesting that he look into the renovation and maintenance of the closed bathroom facility next to the duck pond in Slater Park.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Wildenhain introduces the following resolution:
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2000, “MACKINAC REMEMBRANCE DAY”
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by the Entire City Council, the following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Pension Board to serve as a member representing the retired Firefighters Pension, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PENSION BOARD
The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle for confirmation, is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
John Lennon, 57 Tryon Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916. Term expires the 1st Monday in January, 2002.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PAWTUCKET REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle for confirmation, is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Michael Pappas, 15 Gloria Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires September 12, 2005.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY, UPON THE REQUEST OF COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN WELCOMES BOY SCOUT TROOP 28 FROM ST. CECILIA’S SCHOOL TO THE COUNCIL MEETING.
THE FOLLOWING REQUEST FOR A WAIVER ON FULFILLING THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT AT THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT, IS TAKEN UP:
Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Request of Peter G. Armstrong, School Teacher, for a waiver on fulfilling the residency requirement)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, with the recommendation of Ordinance Committee, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following request is TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT on a unanimous voice vote:
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING IS READ AND ORDERED FILED:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $350,000 IN FINAL SETTLEMENT OF REAL ESTATE TAXES DUE THROUGH JUNE 30, 2000, FOR COUNTRYSIDE TRAILER PARK.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, with the recommendation of the Finance Committee for Approval, seconded by Councilor Hoyas, the following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING IS READ AND ORDERED FILED:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Wildenhain introduces the following resolution:
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, with the recommendation of the Finance Committee for Approval, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO TRANSFER WARRANTS LISTED UNDER THE DEUTSCHE BANC ALEX BROWN, LLC FOR A VALUE OF $42,412.50 TO THE FUNDS CUSTODIAN, STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST CO. (POLICE & FIRE FIGHTERS PENSION FUND)
THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION ENTITLED “RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PLACEMENT OF A PLAQUE ONTO A GRANITE PODIUM IN THE VICINITY OF THE VETERANS MEMORIAL MONUMENT, LISTING THE NAMES OF THOSE WHO LED THE EFFORT IN ERECTING SAID MONUMENT,” IS TAKEN UP:
Add the following names of those who led the effort in erecting said monument:
Monument Committee Chairman - James J. Pollitt
Co-Chairmen - George T. Panichas; Robert J. Connelly; Edward T. Grimley
Honorary Co-Chairmen - Major General Leonard Holland; Harry Kizirian; Edwin W. Connelly
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HOYAS.
A motion made by Councilor Hoyas, seconded by Councilor Moran, to LAY ON THE TABLE the following items, FAILS on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Hoyas, and Moran.
NOES – Councilors Carr, Clemente, Hodge, and Wildenhain.
B. Add the following names of those who led the effort in erecting said monument:
Monument Committee Chairman - James J. Pollitt
Co-Chairmen - George T. Panichas; Robert J. Connelly; Edward T. Grimley
Honorary Co-Chairmen - Major General Leonard Holland; Harry Kizirian; Edwin W. Connelly
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION, IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Hoyas, and Wildenhain.
NOES – Councilor Moran.
Add the following names of those who led the effort in erecting said monument:
Monument Committee Chairman - James J. Pollitt
Co-Chairmen - George T. Panichas; Robert J. Connelly; Edward T. Grimley
Honorary Co-Chairmen - Major General Leonard Holland; Harry Kizirian; Edwin W. Connelly
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AS AMENDED AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Hoyas, and Wildenhain.
NOES – Councilor Moran.
The following resolution is taken up:
RESOLUTION PLACING A QUESTION ON THE NOVEMBER 7, 2000, BALLOT AMENDING THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO REQUIRE THAT SIX MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE BE ELECTED FROM COUNCILMANIC DISTRICTS AND ONE MEMBER BE ELECTED FROM THE CITY AT LARGE.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HOYAS.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hoyas, seconded by Councilor Clemente, the following resolution is LAID ON THE TABLE INDEFINITELY, on a unanimous voice vote:
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
ABSTAIN – Councilor Clemente.
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, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
ABSTAIN – Councilor Clemente.
THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE IS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AUTO REPAIR SHOP & SECOND HAND SHOP CLASS B (Parts Only) RENEWAL -
Lourenco DoCouto d/b/a Larry's Auto Repair, 519 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#30208 #40205
STIPULATIONS:
1. No painting or auto bodywork.
2. No parking on Glenwood Avenue.
3. All work shall be done in building.
4. No storage of junk cars or parts outside.
The following License is WITHDRAWN WITHOUT PREJUDICE on a unanimous voice vote:
VICTUALLING HOUSE 1st Class –
DeCrosta Holdings, LLC d/b/a Tony D’s Town Lounge, (Transfer from Town Lounge, Inc.) 451 Prospect Street, LIC# 00568
*The following Licenses are APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES (CLASS A & B) (Selling used automobiles and parts) RENEWAL –
Dominic Mazza d/b/a Dominic Mazza Auto Repair and Sales, 284 Kenyon Avenue, LIC# 30210 & #40208
1. No Painting
2. There will be timer lights on at night.
ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition of Clube Social Portugues for a license to conduct an annual Picnic & Festival (Live Music & Traditional Food) at 131 School Street, Parking Lot, on Friday, August 18, 2000, from 8 p.m. until 12 Midnight; on Saturday, August 19, 2000, from 7 p.m. until 12 Midnight; and on Sunday, August 20, 2000, from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m., LIC# 1415M
Petition of Community Center of Grupo Amigos DaTerceira, Inc. for a license to conduct an annual St. Vincent DePaul Festival at 55 Memorial Drive (Inside & Outside) with a live band & food booths on Monday, September 4, 2000 from 12 Noon until 10 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, September 5, 6, & 7, 2000, (Inside Only) from 5 p.m. until 12 Midnight; Friday, September 8, 2000, (Inside & Outside) from 5 p.m. until 12 Midnight; Saturday, September 9, 2000, (Inside & Outside) from 12 Noon until 12 Midnight; and on Sunday, September 10, 2000, (Inside & Outside) from 12 Noon until 10 p.m., *LIC# 1416M *PREVIOUS STIPULATIONS:
1. Three weeks prior to festival an informational notice must be sent to the neighbors within a -blockA radius, reminding them of the event.
2. The name and telephone number of a contact person must be included on the notice, in the event any neighbor has a question or problems.
Petition of Convergence Pawtucket Committee for a license to conduct an Art Festival at Various Locations (See Attached) on Friday, September 8, 2000, through Sunday, September 24, 2000, LIC# 1418M
SUNDAY SALES 1st Class –
Raquel Sabet d/b/a Sabet’s Food Mart, (Transfer from Dairy Mart 38 d/b/a Bahr’s Market) 232 Columbus Avenue, LIC#20382
VICTUALLING HOUSE 1st Class –
Elka Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Tony’s Pizza Palace, (Transfer from Demetrios Tsangarouli d/b/a Tony’s Pizza Palace) 308 Barton Street, LIC# 00572
Raquel Sabet d/b/a Sabet’s Food Mart, (Transfer from Dairy Mart 38 d/b/a Bahr’s Market) 232 Columbus Avenue, LIC# 00571
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Leon C. Dreniak - $1,438.60/$1,521.00/$2,600.00Carol Roach - $280.30
Jose Silveira – 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, Clemente, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Shirley Tartaglia vs. City of Pawtucket - $300,000.00
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, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Thomas Keron - $135.00
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, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Michael R. Peloquin - $929.09
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, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Stephanie Zapasnik - $150.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS REFERRED TO THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Olga Dziedzic – NO AMOUNT SPECIFIED
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED – CLAIMANT TO CONTACT THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Virginia Harris Jones, by Progressive Insurance - $3,770.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE DENIED, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Joseph V. Andrade – NO AMOUNT SPECIFIED
Benjamin Gomez, by Atty. Dino A. Brosco - $100,000.00
Pawtucket Citizens Development Corp. - $500.00/$2,200.00/$4,966.64
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS LAID ON THE TABLE, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Frank Romaniello, by Atty. Samuel M. Fleisig - $20,000.00
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Carr, the meeting is adjourned at ten o’clock p.m.