April 11, 2001 - Regular City Council Session

 

City Council, April 11, 2001

 

 

A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at eight fifty-five o’clock p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. 

 

Present – President Barry, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

Absent – Councilor Bray.

 

President Barry presides.

 

 

The reading of the records of March 21, 2001, is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.

 

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Hoyas, the *Consent Agenda is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.

 

 

*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:

 

061         A.     Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council.  (Statement of Estimated Realized and Unrealized Revenues for Fiscal Period July 1, 2000, from March 31, 2001)

 

126         B.      Minutes of the Pawtucket Parks Commission Meeting held on March 6, 2001.

 

028         C.     Communication from Louise R. Phaneuf, Town Clerk, Town of Burrillville, to the Pawtucket City Council.  (Resolution requesting that the State intervene in the matter relating to the Northern Rhode Island Private Industry Council)

 

028         D.     Resolution from the City of Newport in support of 2001-S 0192 “Unauthorized use of cell phones on school buses.”

 

028         F.      Communication from Jean M. Fecteau, Town Clerk, Town of Glocester, to City/Town Clerks.  (Resolution endorsing an increase in the Hotel-Motel Room Tax from 5% to 6%)

 

592         G.     Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director, Planning and Redevelopment, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council.  (HUD’s Annual Assessment Report for CDBG/ESG/HOME Funding for Program Year 1999)

 

028         I.       Communication from David R. Burnham, Town Council President, Town of North Kingstown, to Mayor James E. Doyle.  (Resolution strongly opposing the construction of a large container port facility at Quonset Point/Davisville)

 

2             J.       Communication from Robert Howe, Assistant Deputy State Fire Marshal, Pawtucket Fire Department, to Cape Verdean American Community, 120 High Street. (Notice of Deficiencies)

 

590 **          K.           Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, Snow Removal Committee.  (Sidewalk Snow Removal)

 

**  TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN.

 

 

 

028         E.      Resolution from the City of Newport in support of submitting an amendment to R.I.G.L 42‑30‑14 relating to City and Town Council Member’s having the power to act as a Notary Public, 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 Moran, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

The Clerk is instructed to have a resolution prepared in support of or on behalf of the City of Pawtucket submitting an amendment to RIGL 42-30-14 relating to City and Town Council Member’s having the power to act as a Notary Public.

 

 

592         H.     Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director, Planning and Redevelopment, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council.  (Parkin Yarn Mill Building – Reuse) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.

 

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael D. Cassidy, Director, Planning and Redevelopment, regarding the Parkin Yarn Mill Building reuse proposal.

 

The Council is requesting the names of the partners involved in Parkin Yarn LTD.  The Council is further requesting that that they be notified when the date of the meeting is set to review the proposals for the reuse of this building.

 

A response is requested in time for the April 25, 2001, meeting of the Pawtucket City Council.

 

 

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE IS TAKEN UP:

 

VICTUALLING HOUSE 1st Class –

 

Ellen and Gregory T. Murphy d/b/a New England Fish Factory (Previously Seafood Marketplace, Inc.) 271 Newport Avenue, LIC# 00597

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HOYAS.

 

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hoyas, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

Change the name on the license as follows:

 

VICTUALLING HOUSE 1st Class –

 

Ellen and Gregory T. Murphy d/b/a New England Fish Factory New England Fish Factory, Inc. (Previously Seafood Marketplace, Inc.) 271 Newport Avenue, LIC# 00597

 

 

The following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

VICTUALLING HOUSE 1st Class –

 

New England Fish Factory, Inc. (Previously Seafood Marketplace, Inc.) 271 Newport Avenue, LIC# 00597

 

 

028 & LIC Communication from Ellen Murphy, New England Fish Factory, 271 Newport Avenue, to the Honorable John J. Barry, III, City Council President, requesting permission to have outdoor seating, is READ AND ORDERED FILED, and the request for permission to have outdoor seating is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote.

 

 

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:

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Margaret M. Lynch, City Solicitor, requesting that the following be submitted to the Animal Control Committee:

 

1.   Section 116-37 of the Code of Ordinances be amended to include the Rottwieler Breed.

2.   The owner of the Rottwieler breed be required to procure liability insurance in the amount of at least $25,000.00.

 

 

Communication from Susan L. Reed, Library Director, to the Honorable Members of the City Council.  (Lease Agreement between the Library’s Board of Trustees/City of Pawtucket and the Arts Council) is READ AND ORDERED FILED, and is REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE.

 

 

Communication from Jack Sullivan Esq., to John J. Barry, III, President, Pawtucket City Council, requesting tax-exempt status for Remnant Ministries, at 335 Barton Street.  (Booklet on file in the City Clerk’s Office) is READ AND ORDERED FILED, and is REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

 

 

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 Francis P. Crawley, Director of Administration, requesting information on a Website for the City of Pawtucket.

 

The Council is asking that funds be included in the upcoming budget for this purpose.

 

 

Communication from Michael G. McCarthy, Senior Vice President and General Manager, PFPC, to the Honorable John Barry, President, Pawtucket City Council, requesting to negotiate tangible real estate tax relief, is READ AND ORDERED FILED, and is REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

 

 

Communication from Patricia S. Zacks, President, Pawtucket Arts, to Mayor James E. Doyle, requesting $10,000 in funding for FY 2001/2002, is READ AND ORDERED FILED, and is REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

 

 

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 Board of Appeals, FOR CONFIRMATION:

 

BOARD OF APPEALS

 

589   Russell J. Ferland, P.E., 126 Slater Park Avenue, Pawtucket, RI  02861.  Term expires the first Monday in January, 2006, is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

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 Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

BOARD OF APPEALS

 

Russell J. Ferland, P.E., 126 Slater Park Avenue, Pawtucket, RI  02861.  Term expires the first Monday in January, 2006.

 

 

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 City Planning Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:

 

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

 

589   John Q. Calista, Jr., 115 Benjamin Street, Pawtucket, RI  02861.  Term expires the first Monday in January, 2006, is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

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 Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

 

John Q. Calista, Jr., 115 Benjamin Street, Pawtucket, RI  02861.  Term expires the first Monday in January, 2006.

 

 

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 Historic District Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:

 

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

 

589   Frederick R. Love, 25 Belmont Street, Pawtucket, RI  02860.  Term expires the first Monday in February, 2004, is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

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 Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

 

Frederick R. Love, 25 Belmont Street, Pawtucket, RI  02860.  Term expires the first Monday in February, 2004.

 

 

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 Historic District Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:

 

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

 

589   Dr. John Worsley, 33 Nottingham Way, Pawtucket, RI  02860.  Term expires the first Monday in February, 2004, is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

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 Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

 

Dr. John Worsley, 33 Nottingham Way, Pawtucket, RI  02860.  Term expires the first Monday in February, 2004.

 

 

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 Public Buildings Authority, FOR CONFIRMATION:

 

PUBLIC BUILDINGS AUTHORITY

 

589   Leslie Gernt, 45 Lafayette Street, Pawtucket, RI  02860.  Term expires the first Monday in January, 2006, is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

 

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 Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

PUBLIC BUILDINGS AUTHORITY

 

Leslie Gernt, 45 Lafayette Street, Pawtucket, RI  02860.  Term expires the first Monday in January, 2006.

 

 

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 Public Library Trustees, FOR CONFIRMATION:

 

PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES

 

589   William Munzert, 157 Rocco Avenue, Pawtucket, RI  02860.  Term expires the first Monday in January, 2004, is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

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 Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES

 

William Munzert, 157 Rocco Avenue, Pawtucket, RI  02860.  Term expires the first Monday in January, 2004.

 

 

 

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 Public Library Trustees, FOR CONFIRMATION:

 

PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES

 

589   Rev. Edward G. St. Goddard, 99 Clyde Street, Pawtucket, RI  02860.  Term expires the first Monday in January, 2004, is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

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 Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES

 

Rev. Edward G. St. Goddard, 99 Clyde Street, Pawtucket, RI  02860.  Term expires the first Monday in January, 2004.

 

 

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 Purchasing Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:

 

PURCHASING BOARD

 

589   Catherine E. Childs, 35 Laurel Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.  Term expires the first Monday in January, 2004, is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

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 Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

PURCHASING BOARD

 

Catherine E. Childs, 35 Laurel Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.  Term expires the first Monday in January, 2004.

 

 

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 Water Supply Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:

 

WATER SUPPLY BOARD

 

589   Edward T. Dalton, 6 Wilton Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861.  Term expires the first Monday in January, 2005, is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

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 Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

WATER SUPPLY BOARD

 

Edward T. Dalton, 6 Wilton Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861.  Term expires the first Monday in January, 2005.

 

 

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 Agnes Rawnsley, Hasbro Inc., regarding damage to the curbing on London Avenue, which is being caused by Hasbro’s trucks backing onto London Avenue from Hasbro’s loading ramps.

 

The Council is requesting that Hasbro help to eliminate this situation as soon as possible.

 

 

The Clerk is further requested to send a communication to Michael E. Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor, regarding a problem to the curbing on London Avenue being caused by Hasbro Company’s trucks backing into London Avenue from their loading ramps.

 

The Council is requesting the feasibility of putting a post up in an effort to solve the problem.

 

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES - President Barry, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

588   RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION THAT WILL AMEND THE TAX CLASSIFICATION LEGISLATION FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO REQUIRE THAT THE PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE TAX LEVY.

 

 

The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES - President Barry, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

588   RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF 2001-H 5255, “AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES – GRAVES AND CORPSES”

 

 

The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES - President Barry, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

588   RESOLUTION PLEDGING TO JOIN WITH JURISDICTIONS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD IN “THE CITIES FOR CLIMATE PROTECTION CAMPAIGN”

 

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

 

With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following communication:

 

Communication from Margaret M. Lynch, City Solicitor, to John J. Barry, III, City Council President, regarding the Resolution in Support of an Amendment to R.I.G.L. Section 46-12.8-9 “Power of Local Governmental Units to Issue Limited Obligations Payable from Drinking Water System Revenues.”

 

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:

 

588   Communication from Margaret M. Lynch, City Solicitor, to John J. Barry, III, City Council President, regarding the Resolution in Support of an Amendment to R.I.G.L. Section 46-12.8-9 “Power of Local Governmental Units to Issue Limited Obligations Payable from Drinking Water System Revenues.”

 

 

The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES - President Barry, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

588   RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AN AMENDMENT TO R.I.G.L. SECTION 46-12.8-9 “POWER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL UNITS TO ISSUE LIMITED OBLIGATIONS PAYABLE FROM DRINKING WATER SYSTEM REVENUES.”

 

 

The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES - President Barry, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

588   RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND FOR THE SLATER MILL HISTORIC SITE IN PAWTUCKET.

 

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES - President Barry, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2567 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET”  (Upgrade: Water Treatment Lab Technician)

 

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES - President Barry, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO ISSUE BONDS AND NOTES IN THE SUM OF SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($750,000.00) DOLLARS PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND SIDEWALKS IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.

 

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES - President Barry, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO ISSUE BONDS AND NOTES IN THE SUM OF FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND ($475,000.00) DOLLARS PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY AND STORM DRAINS IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.

 

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES - President Barry, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO ISSUE BONDS AND NOTES IN THE SUM OF SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND ($700,000.00) DOLLARS PROVIDING FOR RENOVATION AND RECONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.

 

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES - President Barry, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO ISSUE BONDS AND NOTES IN THE SUM OF THREE MILLION TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND ($3,200,000.00) DOLLARS PROVIDING FOR RENOVATION AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.

 

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES - President Barry, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO ISSUE BONDS AND NOTES IN THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND ($200,000.00) DOLLARS PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF ROAD AND TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.

 

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES - President Barry, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO ISSUE BONDS AND NOTES IN THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND ($200,000.00) DOLLARS PROVIDING FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAY BRIDGES IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.

 

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES - President Barry, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO ISSUE BONDS AND NOTES IN THE SUM OF FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND ($475,000.00) DOLLARS PROVIDING FOR THE RENOVATION AND IMPROVEMENTS OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.

 

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:

 

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 347, ARTICLE III OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, “DUMPING FEES.”

 

 

Communication from Angel S. Garcia, Director of Personnel, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council.  (Amendment to Pay Plan Ordinance Chapter 2567 – Upgrade: Customer Service Representative, T & D Operations Assistant, Water Board Clerk (Treatment Plant), Water Treatment Assistant Maintenance Technician; Add: Information systems Specialist PWSB) is READ AND ORDERED FILED, and is REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

 

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:

 

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2567 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET”  (Upgrade: Customer Service Representative, T & D Operations Assistant, Water Board Clerk (Treatment Plant), Water Treatment Assistant Maintenance Technician; Add: Information systems Specialist PWSB)

 

 

Communication from Angel S. Garcia, Director of Personnel, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council.  (Upgrade: Senior Services Coordinator; Add: Police Computer Operations Specialist; Increase Hourly Pay Rates: Police VIN Inspectors) is READ AND ORDERED FILED, and is REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

 

 

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:

 

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2567 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET” (Upgrade: Senior Services Coordinator; Add: Police Computer Operations Specialist; Increase Hour Pay Rates: Police VIN Inspectors)

 

 

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:

 

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE XVIII OF CHAPTER 363 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED, “PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION”

 

 

*The following Licenses are APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

ENTERTAINMENT –

 

Petition of the Pawtucket Police Athletic League & International Independent Wrestling for a license to conduct a Benefit Wrestling Show for the Pawtucket PAL at 242 Dexter Street (PAL), on Saturday, April 21, 2001, from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. LIC# 1442M

 

INTELLIGENCE OFFICE RENEWAL –

 

Timothy C. Duffy d/b/a Educational Employers, LLC, 393 Armistice Boulevard, LIC# K0003

 

AUTO REPAIR SHOP & SECOND HAND SHOP CLASS A & B (Selling used Automobiles & Parts) RENEWALS –

 

*A. Caldas Auto Sales and Collision, Inc., 616 Weeden Street, LIC# 30227 & 40235

1.   There shall be no parking on any of the sidewalks in the area, specifically on Weeden Street and Samuel Avenue.

Jack Francisco d/b/a Cisco’s Performance Auto Sales, 401 Walcott Street, LIC# 30123 & 40024

Industrial Motors, Inc., 31 Link Street, LIC# 30055 & 40049

*Joseph Muschiano & Rita D’Angelo d/b/a Cartex Auto Sales, 540 Weeden Street, LIC# 30249 & 40261

1.   Limit of ten (10) cars to be stored in back on existing paved area.

2.   Limit of five (5) cars parked in front for sales.

3.   No auto body work.

Smithfield Motor Sales, Inc., 527 Smithfield Avenue, LIC# 30105 & 40094

*Tom Subaru Incorporated, 939 Newport Avenue, LIC# 30245 & 40255

1.   No test-driving on the streets in the general area of the schools and the neighborhood.

 

 

AUTO REPAIR SHOP & SECOND HAND SHOP CLASS B (Parts Only) RENEWAL –

 

Pascale Service Corp., 51 Delta Drive, LIC# 30086 & 40072

 

 

AUTO REPAIR SHOP RENEWALS –

 

*B. Baron Automotive, Inc., 25 Hazel Street, LIC# 30153

1.   Hours of operation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, and no hours of operation on Sunday.

2.   No towing before or after stated business hours.

3.   No spray painting or body work.

4.   No more than eight vehicles on the property during business hours and no more than five vehicles after hours.

5.   Remove all bobbed wire from location by March 15, 1995.

6.   Install a roof vented exhaust system by March 15, 1995.

7.   Install a speed bump at the driveway entrance by March 15, 1995.

Brake Shop Plus, Inc., 72 Exchange Street, LIC# 30154

D & D Tire Service, Inc. d/b/a D & D Tire Service, 1117 Central Avenue, LIC# 30203

*Pedro C. Lopes d/b/a Pedro’s Auto Repair, 145 Benefit Street, LIC# 30231

1.   No painting allowed.

2.   No body work allowed.

3.   Dumpster to be enclosed.

*Rodamar, Inc. d/b/a Meineke Muffler, 36 Newport Avenue, LIC# 30200

1.   No sale of used parts or auto sales.

2.   No engine repairs.

Norman A. Tremblay d/b/a Pride Auto Repair, 814 Central Avenue, LIC# 30183

 

 

 

SECOND HAND SHOP CLASS C (Used Miscellaneous Merchandise) RENEWAL –

 

Broadway Furniture Co., 222 High Street, LIC# 40011

Margaret M. Lussier d/b/a J & M Antiques & Used Furniture, 386 Central Avenue, LIC# 40228

 

 

 

RETAIL JUNK LICENSE RENEWAL –

 

John S. Lussier d/b/a John’s Salvage Company, 32 Wood Street, LIC# 50001

 

 

 

PAWN BROKER RENEWAL –

 

Paul Moskwa d/b/a American Music Sound & Light, 58 Exchange Street, LIC# L0002

 

 

 

PEDDLER NEW –

 

Karen D’Ambra, 76 Westriver Parkway, North Providence, RI, LIC# 68

TO PEDDLE:   Cut Flowers

LOCATION:   390 Smithfield Avenue

 

 

 

PEDDLER (New Drivers) –

 

Palagi’s 2000, Inc. d/b/a Palagi’s Ice Cream, 55 Bacon Street, LIC# 4

NEW DRIVERS:         Ramon Paez, 34 Mavis Street, Pawtucket, RI

                                    Rodrigo Florez, 3 Plantation Drive, Oxford, MA

                                    Juan Carlos Jaeamillo, 19 Tenth Street, Providence, RI

                                    Frans E. Uribe, 634 Mavis Street, Pawtucket, RI

                                    Hugo Obregon, 16 Johnson Street, Pawtucket, RI

TO PEDDLE:               Ice Cream

LOCATION:               All of Pawtucket

 

 

 

SUNDAY SALES 1st Class NEW –

 

Penda Diakite d/b/a Penda’s Market, 479 Smithfield Avenue, LIC# 20400

 

 

 

SUNDAY SALES 2nd Class NEW –

 

Only A Dollar, Inc. d/b/a Only A Dollar of North Main Street, 50 Ann Mary Street, LIC# 20401

 

 

 

SUNDAY SALES 2nd Class –

 

South Western Bell Mobile Systems, LLC, d/b/a Cingular Wireless (Previously Cellular Mobile Communications, Inc.), 7 Newport Avenue, LIC# 20399

 

 

 

SUNDAY SALES 1st Class Limited RENEWALS –

 

Alfred Anastacio d/b/a Al’s Market, 265 Division Street, LIC# 20072

Donna Blacknall d/b/a Dee/D Market, 611 Main Street, LIC# 20393

 

 

SUNDAY SALES 1st Class RENEWALS –

 

Bess Eaton Donut Four Co Inc., d/b/a Bess Eaton Donuts of Newport Avenue, 1242 Newport Avenue, LIC#20010

Birgilio A. Cabral d/b/a Union Fruit Market, 139 Broad Street, LIC# 20319

Kevin J. Catanzaro d/b/a Annex Market Gardens, 113 Power Road, LIC# 20390

Alipio R. DaSilva d/b/a Luzitania Bakery, 312 Barton Street, LIC# 20034

East Avenue CVS Inc. d/b/a CVS/Pharmacy #2234, 425 East Avenue, LIC# 20307

John Gomes Corp d/b/a Pawtucket Fish Market, 593 Weeden Street, LIC# 20342

Salima B. Halder d/b/a Mini Mart, 136 Spring Street, LIC# 20377

Merit Oil Co, 250 Mineral Spring Avenue, LIC# 20373

Miguel A. Sanchez d/b/a Prospect Street Mini Mart, 620 Prospect Street, LIC# 20375

Thrifty Store, Inc. d/b/a J & L Superstores, 562 Broadway, LIC# 20227

Walgreen Eastern Co Inc. d/b/a Walgreen’s #03468, 100 Broad Street, LIC# 20318

 

 

SUNDAY SALES 2nd Class RENEWALS –

 

Adams Furniture Company, Inc., 65 East Avenue, LIC# 20082

Colonial Mills, Inc., d/b/a Rug Factory Store, 560 Mineral Spring Avenue, LIC# 20088

Margaret M. Lussier d/b/a J & M Antiques & Used Furniture, 386 Central Avenue, LIC# 20298

Phanny Eam McGovern d/b/a Little Rascals, 699 Beverage Hill Avenue, LIC# 20338

Price is Right Shops, Inc., d/b/a J Silver, 50 Ann Mary Street, LIC# 20229

Sidonio Rocha d/b/a Taty Boutique, 955 Main Street, LIC# 20277

 

 

SUNDAY SALES 3rd Class RENEWAL –

 

Robert Fromich d/b/a Rose Bud Florists, 386 Central Avenue, LIC# 20138

Joseph E. Moore, Jr. d/b/a Moore’s Florist, 160 Smithfield Avenue, LIC# 20323

 

 

VICTUALLING HOUSE 1st Class NEW –

 

Martha G. Gaye d/b/a African and American Restaurant, 171 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC# 00596

 

 

VICTUALLING HOUSE 1st Class –

 

Ru Quin Zhao d/b/a Ocean Inn Chinese Restaurant (Previously Min Chuen Chen d/b/a Ocean Inn) 270 Dexter Street, LIC# 00595

 

 

 

*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:

 

Patricia A. Bonin - $51.68/$64.02

Raymond Chabot - $100.00/$126.14

Kevin Fortin - $315.00/$365.59

Eric Mutter, by Atty. John T. Gannon - $375,000.00

Antonio Goncalves - $500.00 Deductible

Reno G. Poli - $846.80/$1025.00

Annie S. Zainyeh, by Atty. Monica Horan – 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 Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Omer Dike - $290.00 – Pay an additional amount of $625.92. (Total $915.92)

 

 

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 Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Maria E. Caseiro - $1,010.69

 

 

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 Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Mark David - $84.80

 

 

 

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 Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Daniel C. Delano - $1000.00

 

 

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 Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Armando Henao - $201.75

 

 

 

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 Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Ann LaBree - $891.53

 

 

 

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 Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Edward Parent – $300.00

 

 

 

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 Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Robert J. Skavrons - $78.99

 

 

 

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 Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Lise C. Thibault - $300.00

 

 

 

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 Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Paul Thibodeau - $209.81

 

 

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 Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Lewis V. Watkins, IV - $175.00

 

 

 

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 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT:

 

Bethzaida Arcay - NO AMOUNT SPECIFIED

 

 

 

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:

 

 

Maurice L. Caron, Sr. & Dorothy D. Caron - $500,000.00

Ernestina DiGiancinto, by Atty. Peter P. D’Amico - $100,000.00

Michael M. Mahan - $666.69/$666.69

Ricardo Montes, by Atty. Robert M. Ferrieri - NO AMOUNT SPECIFIED

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HOYAS.

 

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hoyas, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Sister Barbara McMichael, Director of Head Start Program, regarding the former Seekonk Lace Building located on Armistice Boulevard in the City of Pawtucket.

 

The Council is asking, as a courtesy to the City Council, that information be provided on what the Head Start Program’s plans are for this building.

 

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HOYAS.

 

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hoyas, seconded by Councilor Hodge, 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 provide the Council with an update on the status of the Soccer Field off of the George R. Bennett Highway.

 

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge seconded by Council President Barry, the meeting is adjourned at nine forty-seven o’clock p.m., in memory of Police Captain Joseph Barry, and father to Councilor Mary E. Bray.

 

 

April 11, 2001 - Regular City Council Session
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