City Council, August 21, 2002
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, August 21, 2002, at twelve four o’clock p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilors Clemente and Moran
President Barry presides.
The reading of the records of August 7, 2002, 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:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following communication is referred to the Ordinance Committee and the Legal Department on a unanimous voice vote:
The following communication is referred to the Ordinance Committee and the Legal Department.
Communication from Michael F. Horan, Esq, to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk, (Tow Rates)
Communication from Robert Lamoureux, Trustee, Maple Meadows Mobile Home Park, to Council President John J. Barry, III, (Trash Pick up on Maple Meadows Lane) is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REFERRED TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE AND THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director, Planning and Redevelopment, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, (Request of Domenic D’Agostino to purchase land on Grotto Avenue, Plat 51, Lot 212) is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, AND THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT.
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director, Planning and Redevelopment, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, (Request of Antonio Ribeiro to purchase land on Bullock Street, Plat 52B Parcel “A”) is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, AND THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT.
Communication from Pamela M. Marchand, P.E., Chief Engineer, Pawtucket Water Supply Board, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, (State Revolving Fund Loan Program) is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
Communication from Edward Paluch, PE Supervisor Project Engineering, Narragansett Electric Company, to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk. (Petition of The Narragansett Electric Company and Verizon for a proposed anchor location for a joint pole on West Avenue) is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND IS APPROVED PENDING THE APPROVAL OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS.
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, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
PARKS COMMISSION
Clifford McClelland, III, 19 Greenfield Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires First Monday in August, 2005.
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, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
PARKS COMMISSION
John DiPanni, 166 Alexander McGregor Road, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires First Monday in August, 2005.
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, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
PARKS COMMISSION
Janice McHale, 20 Maryland Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires First Monday in August, 2005.
JUVENILE HEARING 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, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
Lorenzo C. Tetreault, 95 Second Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires First Monday in December, 2004.
JUVENILE HEARING 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, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
Kevin A. LeBlanc, 62 Arland Drive, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires First Monday in December, 2005.
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, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0
PAWTUCKET REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Benjamin C. Chester, 96 King Philip Road, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires September 12, 2007.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0
The following ordinance is read for the second time and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
The following ordinance is read for the second time and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2652 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET”, (Professional and Technical Employees; and Classified Non Union Employees)
THE FOLLOWING IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 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 Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Francis P. Crawley, Director of Administration, requesting a status report on the request to add a full-time position to the Division of Code Enforcement.
Also, the Council discussed the possibility of adding a part-time position to the Division of Code Enforcement for weekend duty, and would like to discuss this with Mr. Crawley at an Ordinance Committee meeting in the near future.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2652 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET”, (Water Supply Board)
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 347 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED, “SOLID WASTE” (Refuse removal rules)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Carr introduces the following petition:
Petition to add Arch Street from Rhode Island Avenue to Meadow Street, and Pond Street, from Brewster Street to Kepler Street, to the Hospital Parking Zone.
Upon motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following petition is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT-
Petition of City of Pawtucket as part of the Convergence Festival for a license to conduct a Fireworks Display in Slater Park (Ball Field behind Boat House) on Saturday, September 21, 2002, Rain Date Sunday, September 22, 2002, at 7:15 p.m., LIC#0025M
Petition of Holy Spirit Committee of Saint Anthony’s Church for a license to conduct a Holy Spirit Feast, Indoors and Outdoors in Church Hall and Church Parking Lot, 32 Lawn Avenue, on Friday, August 30, 2002, from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight, Saturday, August 31, 2002, from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight, and on Sunday, September 1, 2002, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., LIC#0026M
BINGO (RENEWAL)
Howard Rogers Post #25 The American Legion., 25 McCallum Ave, (Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.) LIC#C0016
St Basil The Great Church., 92 East Ave, (Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.) LIC#C0022
St Basil The Great Church., 92 East Ave, (Fridays 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.) LIC#C0007
SUNDAY SALES 1st Class –New
Yassin Eide, d/b/a Broadway Market, 399 Broadway, LIC#20431
VICTUALLING HOUSE 1st Class
Yassin Eide, d/b/a Broadway Market, (Transfer from Arad Corp, d/b/a Broadway Market) 399 Broadway, LIC# 00645
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Domingo Gonzalez, by Attorney Edward A. Shapira-No Amount Specified
Nerson Cotto-Santiago, by Attorney Charles J. Vucci-$100,000.00
Linda Keough Serra-$668.86/700.00
Mary Jane Souza-No Amount Specified
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the meeting is adjourned at twelve twenty-five o’clock p.m.