May 23, 2001 - Regular City Council Session

 

City Council, May 23, 2001

 

 

A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, May 23, 2001, at eight o’clock p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. 

 

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

 

Absent – 0.

 

President Barry presides.

 

 

THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:

 

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX STABILIZATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 100 FREIGHT STREET, AND LOTS ON FREIGHT STREET, PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND, FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS, WHEN LEASED BY PFPC GLOBAL FUND SERVICES, INC.

 

THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT EIGHT SEVEN O’CLOCK P.M.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.

 

Councilor Wildenhain welcomes Troop 18 to the Council meeting.

 

 

The reading of the records of May 9, 2001, 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:

 

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 the fiscal period July 1, 2000 through April 30, 2001)

 

616 **    B.      Communication from Michael E. Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor, to the Pawtucket City Council.  (London Avenue Curb Damage – vicinity Hasbro Truck Docks)

 

028 **   C.      Communication from Kathrin P. Belliveau, Senior Counsel, Hasbro, Inc., to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk.  (London Avenue)

 

622         D.     Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director, Zoning and Code Enforcement, to Council President John Barry, III, & Council Members.  (Vacant/Abandon Housing Report)

 

622         E.      Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director, Zoning and Code Enforcement, to Council President John Barry, III, & Council Members.  (205 Front Street)

 

624         F.      Communication from J. Roque, Purchasing Agent, to the Honorable City Council.  (Parkin Yarn Mill Building)

 

028         H.     Communication from Barbara L. Nash, Town Clerk, Town of Middletown, to Rhode Island Town & City Clerks.  (Resolution Endorsing the Efforts of RI’s State and Federal Offices Relative to Increased Funding for the States Nursing Homes)

 

595         I.       Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Executive Director, Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency, to the Honorable City Council.  (Notice of Approval of Commercial Rehabilitation Loans)

 

1             J.       Communication from Sgt. Michael Nastari, Pawtucket Police Department, to George L. Kelley, III, Chief of Police.  (Traffic Survey – County & Sachem Streets)

 

616         K.     Communication from Michael E. Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor, to the Pawtucket City Council.  (County Street and Sachem Street Traffic Study)

 

7             L.      Communication from Pamela M. Marchand, P.E., Chief Engineer, Pawtucket Water Supply Board, to the Members of the Pawtucket City Council.  (Condition of the Streets in the 4th District)

 

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

 

 

641         G.     Communication from Bill Mulholland, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, to the Pawtucket City Council.  (Daggett Farm RFP) 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 Bill Mulholland, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, clarifying the Council’s position on its request for the RFP regarding Daggett Farm.

 

The Council’s intention is that all ideas be investigated for the Daggett Farm area, and not be limited to operating the stable and pony rides.

 

A response is requested in time for the June 6, 2001, meeting of the City Council.

 

 

Petition for an Auto Repair Shop License by Perry’s Automotive, Inc. d/b/a Perry’s Automotive, (Previously James & Helen Day d/b/a Alden Street Auto) 45 Alden Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 18, Lot 953, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles, LIC# 30260, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:

 

Speaking in favor is applicant, Antonio Perry, 247 Parkview Avenue, Warwick.

 

Mr. Perry states that he had a service station for 15 years in East Providence.  However, he decided to move to Pawtucket because business was slow in East Providence.

 

This business will be for minor repair work and brake repair.  Mr. Perry’s hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 12 noon.

 

There are no other speakers.

 

The hearing is closed.

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Hoyas, the following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

Petition for an Auto Repair Shop License by Perry’s Automotive, Inc. d/b/a Perry’s Automotive, (Previously James & Helen Day d/b/a Alden Street Auto) 45 Alden Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 18, Lot 953, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles, LIC# 30260

 

 

028   Communication from Grover J. Fugate, Executive Director, Coastal Resources Management Council, to the Pawtucket City Council, requesting a resident of the City of Pawtucket be appointed to serve as an alternate subcommittee member, is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Clemente, President Barry is appointed to serve as an alternate subcommittee member for the Coastal Resources Management Council, on a unanimous voice vote.

 

 

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

 

NOES - 0.

 

635   RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND PAWTUCKET CREDIT UNION FOR A WALKUP ATM IN THE MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT ACROSS FROM 137 ROOSEVELT AVENUE.

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HOYAS.

 

With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hoyas introduces the following Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF 01-H 6213 AND 01-S 532 ENTITLED, “AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY – SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTERS.”

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Hoyas, 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, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

588   RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF 01-H 6213 AND 01-S 532 ENTITLED, “AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY – SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTERS.”

 

Communication from Pamela M. Marchand, P.E., Chief Engineer, Pawtucket Water Supply Board, to Councilor Hoyas.  (Condition of streets in the 4th District) is READ AND ORDERED FILED, and is REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.

 

 

Communication from John Martins, President, Sterry Street Towing, to the Honorable John Barry, President, Pawtucket City Council, requesting permission to run cable across the public right of way (Main Street and Church Street) is READ AND ORDERED FILED, and is REFERRED TO CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, AND THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION.

 

 

 

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   JoAnn R. Allen, 28 Belgrade 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 Bray, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

BOARD OF APPEALS

 

JoAnn R. Allen, 28 Belgrade 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 Juvenile Hearing Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:

 

JUVENILE HEARING BOARD

 

589   Fayneese Miller Biral, 182 Lafayette Street, Pawtucket, RI  02860.  Term expires the first Monday in December, 2003, 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 Bray, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

JUVENILE HEARING BOARD

 

Fayneese Miller Biral, 182 Lafayette Street, Pawtucket, RI  02860.  Term expires the first Monday in December, 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 Juvenile Hearing Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:

 

JUVENILE HEARING BOARD

 

589   James T. Chellel, Jr., 115 Prentice Avenue, Pawtucket, RI  02861.  Term expires the first Monday in December, 2003, 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 Bray, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

JUVENILE HEARING BOARD

 

James T. Chellel, Jr., 115 Prentice Avenue, Pawtucket, RI  02861.  Term expires the first Monday in December, 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 Juvenile Hearing Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:

 

JUVENILE HEARING BOARD

 

589   Robert A. Donovan, 140 Glen Meadows Drive, Pawtucket, RI  02861.  Term expires the first Monday in December, 2003, 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 Bray, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

JUVENILE HEARING BOARD

 

Robert A. Donovan, 140 Glen Meadows Drive, Pawtucket, RI  02861.  Term expires the first Monday in December, 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 Juvenile Hearing Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:

 

JUVENILE HEARING BOARD

 

589   Diane C. Dufresne, 129 Oswald Street, Pawtucket, RI  02861.  Term expires the first Monday in December, 2003, 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 Bray, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

JUVENILE HEARING BOARD

 

Diane C. Dufresne, 129 Oswald Street, Pawtucket, RI  02861.  Term expires the first Monday in December, 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 Juvenile Hearing Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:

 

JUVENILE HEARING BOARD

 

589   Joseph A. Keough, 72 Anawan Road, Pawtucket, RI  02861.  Term expires the first Monday in December, 2003, 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 Bray, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

JUVENILE HEARING BOARD

 

Joseph A. Keough, 72 Anawan Road, Pawtucket, RI  02861.  Term expires the first Monday in December, 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 Juvenile Hearing Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:

 

JUVENILE HEARING BOARD

 

589   Patricia Martinez, 142 Oakland Avenue, Pawtucket, RI  02861.  Term expires the first Monday in December, 2003, 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 Bray, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

JUVENILE HEARING BOARD

 

Patricia Martinez, 142 Oakland Avenue, Pawtucket, RI  02861.  Term expires the first Monday in December, 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 Juvenile Hearing Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:

 

JUVENILE HEARING BOARD

 

589   John Ward, 11 King Phillip Road, Pawtucket, RI  02861.  Term expires the first Monday in December, 2003, 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 Bray, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

JUVENILE HEARING BOARD

 

John Ward, 11 King Phillip Road, Pawtucket, RI  02861.  Term expires the first Monday in December, 2003.

 

 

 

COUNCILOR CLEMENTE LEAVES THE CHAMBER AT EIGHT THIRTY O’CLOCK P.M.

 

 

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 Personnel Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:

 

PERSONNEL BOARD

 

589   John Mercer, 32 Martin 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 Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

PERSONNEL BOARD

 

John Mercer, 32 Martin Street, Pawtucket, RI  02861.  Term expires the first Monday, in January, 2006.

 

 

 

 

COUNCILOR CLEMENTE RETURNS TO THE CHAMBER AT EIGHT THIRTY-ONE O’CLOCK P.M.

 

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.

 

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

Communication from Robert A. Watts, Sr., Major Walter G. Gatchell Post. No. 306, to His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, requesting permission to plant a Dwight D. Eisenhower Green Ash Tree at the Veterans Memorial.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Clemente, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED, and is REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE:

 

Communication from Robert A. Watts, Sr., Major Walter G. Gatchell Post. No. 306, to His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, requesting permission to plant a Dwight D. Eisenhower Green Ash Tree at the Veterans Memorial.

 

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.

 

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

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Bill Mulholland, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, regarding the procedure used when outside vendors are allowed to set up in Slater Park.

 

Specifically, the Council is referring to the Spring Fling and similar types of events.  The Council is asking that the following information be provided:

 

1.   What procedure is followed to allow outside vendors to sell in the park.

2.   Fees charged to vendors.

3.   A detailed accounting of what happens with the revenue.

 

A response is requested in time for the June 6, 2001, meeting of the City Council.

 

 

588   Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director, Planning and Redevelopment, to the Honorable City Council.  (Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy – CEDS) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

 

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.

 

588   RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF FOUR (4) APPLICATIONS WITH THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION FOR INCLUSION IN THE COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY PROGRAM REPORT.

 

 

COUNCILOR BRAY LEAVES THE CHAMBER AT EIGHT THIRTY-FIVE O’CLOCK P.M.

 

 

588   Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director, Planning and Redevelopment, to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk.  (2001-2002 Community Development Block Grant) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

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 AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDS UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.

 

 

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 6177 ENTITLED, “AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION – FOUNDATION LEVEL SCHOOL SUPPORT.”

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.

 

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

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Commander Stephen Ormerod, concerning youths loitering at the corner of Revere Street and Archer Street in the City of Pawtucket.

 

Councilor Moran states that Mr. Ted Meals, 75 Archer Street, Pawtucket R.I., filed an incident report regarding youths throwing rocks and damaging his property.

 

The Council is requesting the following information:

 

1.   What police car patrols the east side of the city, particularly the Pinecrest area on a regular basis?

2.   What is the name of the Police Officer for this area of the city?

3.   Increase police patrols during the summer months, either on bicycles or in police vehicles.

 

The Council is further requesting that he contact the victim of this incident and let him know that the City Council and Police Department are working on this problem.

 

A response is requested in time for the June 20, 2001, meeting of the City Council.

 

COUNCILOR BRAY RETURNS TO THE CHAMBER AT EIGHT FORTY O’CLOCK P.M.

 

 

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

 

NOES - 0.

 

ABSTAIN – Councilor Carr.

 

636   RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX STABILIZATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 100 FREIGHT STREET, AND LOTS ON FREIGHT STREET, PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND, FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS, WHEN LEASED BY PFPC GLOBAL FUND SERVICES, INC.

 

619   Councilor Carr abstains based on his statement that he is “Engaged to a manager at PFPC” (Report Filed)

 

 

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.

 

330   AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A CAROUSEL ENTERPRISE FUND.

 

 

The following ordinance is read for the second time and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

AYES - Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, and Moran.

 

NOES – President Barry, Councilors Hoyas and Wildenhain.

 

330   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)

 

 

 

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.

 

330   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 CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.

 

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

 

Communication from Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., Assistant City Solicitor, to President John J. Barry, III, (P.J.C. Realty, Inc. d/b/a Brooks Pharmacy vs. City of Pawtucket)

 

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

 

613   Communication from Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., Assistant City Solicitor, to President John J. Barry, III, (P.J.C. Realty, Inc. d/b/a Brooks Pharmacy vs. City of Pawtucket)

 

 

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2373 AND CHAPTER 410, THE REVISED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND - CHANGE IN OFFICIAL ZONING MAP PAGE 50B (Brooks Pharmacy)

 

 

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 Bray, 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: Equipment Operator III)

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.

 

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

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to John E. Carney, Director of Public Works, regarding the paving on Owen Avenue.

 

The Council is concerned with sidewalk saw cuts, and is requesting that when the curbing is reset, that the entire sidewalk be replaced, and not only the portion of the sidewalk that was cut.

 

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF SECTION 347-1 (A) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, “STORAGE OF GARBAGE ON PREMISES.”

 

 

590   Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council.  (Pawtucket Convergence Fund) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

 

 

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:

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Bill Mulholland, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, regarding the parking problem in the Slater Park during special events.

 

Councilor Hoyas states that during the Spring Fling, cars were parked in the Great Meadow grassy area, as well as, on the surrounding neighborhood streets.  The Council is asking for a recommendation on what steps can be taken to eliminate this parking situation for future events.

 

A response is requested in time for the June 6, 2001, meeting of the City Council.

 

 

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAWTUCKET CONVERGENCE FUND.

 

 

The following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote WITH THE SAME STIPULATIONS AS PLACED ON THE LIQUOR LICENSE:

 

VICTUALLING HOUSE 1st Class NEW –

 

Deb’s Place, Inc., 617 Prospect Street, LIC# 00598

 

 

The following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

AUTO REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND HAND SHOP (Class A & B – Selling used automobiles and parts) Renewal –

 

* Shant Krikorian d/b/a Fonseca’s Auto Sales, 263 Dexter Street, LIC# 30213 & 40214

1.   Hours of operation shall be 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12 Noon on Saturday.

2.   Vehicles towed to business during operating hours only.

3.   Rear of building to be kept clear of all vehicles.

4.   No painting or auto body work allowed.

5.   Outside premises to be kept clean and free of parts, and debris.

6.   No more than 12 vehicles shall be allowed to park in front of property.

7.   The owner of business shall monitor customer parking.

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.

 

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

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Shant Krikorian, Fonseca’s Auto Sales, reminding him of the Stipulations which are placed on his Auto Repair Shop and Second Hand Shop licenses. 

 

The Council has further requested that the Police Department and Zoning and Code Enforcement make periodic checks to ensure that he is compliance with his stipulations.

 

 

 

*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

ENTERTAINMENT –

 

Petition of Fidjos DiDjabraba for a license to conduct an Annual St. Joao Day Celebration at 682‑684 Roosevelt Avenue, (Parking Lot) on Saturday, June 23, 2001, from 1:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., LIC# 0054M

 

Petition of Pawtucket Citizens Fireworks Committee for a license to conduct a Fireworks Display – Illumination Show at McCoy Stadium on Tuesday, July 3, 2001, from 9:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. (Rain Date: July 14, 2001), LIC# 0058M

 

 

SIDEWALK SALE –

 

Petition of Pawtucket Lodge of Elks #920, 27 Exchange Street for a license to conduct a Sidewalk Sale on Montgomery Street, between Exchange Street and South Union Street, on Saturday, June 2 & 9, 2001, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., LIC# 0056M

 

 

PEDDLER Renewal –

 

Desano Refreshments, Inc. d/b/a Pawtucket Del’s, 446 Central Avenue, LIC# 66

TO PEDDLE:   Lemonade

DRIVER:         Dennis M. DeSantis, 172 Mohawk Trail, Cranson, RI

LOCATION:   All of Pawtucket

 

 

AUTO REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND HAND SHOP (Class B – Parts Only) Renewal –

 

* Lourenco Docouto d/b/a Larry’s Auto Repair, 519 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC# 30208 & 40205

1.   No painting or auto body work.

2.   No parking on Glenwood Avenue.

3.   All work shall be done in building.

4.   No storage of junk cars or parts outside.

 

 

SECOND HAND SHOP (Class C – Used Miscellaneous Merchandise) Renewals –

 

Joanmarie O’Neill d/b/a Top Dollar Gold Buyers, 572 Smithfield Avenue, LIC# 40174

Private Appliance Service & Sales, Inc., 129 Broad Street, LIC 40204

 

 

PINBALL & AMUSEMENT DEVICES Renewals –

 

1537 Corp d/b/a M Spumoni & Family, 1537‑1539 Newport Ave. (ONE) LIC#70002

Benefit Street Pub Inc., 433 Benefit St. (ONE) LIC#70049

Boulevard Billiard Club, 508 1/2 Armistice Blvd. (FIVE) LIC#70008

Carousel Sports Lounge Inc. 507 Armistice Blvd. (TWO) LIC#70029

Celtic Pub Inc. d/b/a Celtic Pub, 755 Broadway & 5 Columbine Ave. (TWO) LIC#70012

Community Center of Grupo Amigo Da Terceira, Inc., 55 Memorial Dr. (ONE) LIC#70052

Clube Social Portugues Inc., 131 School St. (ONE) LIC#70013

Duffin's Pub Inc., 215 Division St. (TWO) LIC#70015

Four Corners Building Association of Post No. 2339 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Incorporated, 178 Columbus Ave. (TWO) LIC#70050

G & J Bar & Grille Inc. d/b/a Vet’s Bar & Grille, 623 Central Ave. (TWO) LIC#70044

Happy Hour Club, 404 Benefit St. (ONE) LIC#70018

J.A.R. Beverage Inc. d/b/a Murray's Pub, 1091 Main St. (ONE) LIC#70020

K.J. Cummings Inc., d/b/a KC’S Tap, 140-142 Japonica St. (FOUR) LIC#70042

Lafayette Social Club Inc., 71‑73 Benefit St. (ONE) LIC#70021

M and S Barbosa Tavern Inc. d/b/a Charlie's Tavern, 185 Dexter St. (TWO) LIC#70024 

Leonora R. Marques d/b/a Boulevard Tap, 572 Armistice Blvd. (TWO) LIC#70040

Pawtucket Lodge No.920, Benevolent And Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, 27 Exchange St. (ONE) LIC#70043

S & L Inc. d/b/a Cafe Ordway, 3 Ordway St. (ONE) LIC#70031

Town Lounge Inc., 451 Prospect St. (TWO) LIC#70036

 

 

GAME ROOM Renewal –

 

Boulevard Billiard Club, 508 1/2 Armistice Blvd LIC#80002

 

 

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

 

Butson’s Enterprises of Massachusetts, Inc, by Atty. Jason M. Gramitt - $18,981.68

Roberta Loiselle, by Atty. Kevin P. Landry - $100,000.00

Maria V. Suarez - $1,441.42/$1,450.00

 

 

The meeting is adjourned in memory of Alvin Hallquist, former Environmental Officer for the City of Pawtucket, at nine five o’clock p.m.

May 23, 2001 - Regular City Council Session
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