City Council, December 11, 2002
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, December 11, 2002, at seven o’clock p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present –Councilors Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, and Wildenhain.
Absent –President Barry, Councilors Bray, Hoyas and Moran.
In the absence of the President and President Pro-Tempore of the Council the City Clerk calls for nominations for President for this evenings City Council meeting.
THE CLERK RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Clemente, the name of Councilor Thomas E. Hodge is placed in nomination for City Council President.
Upon motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Clemente, the nominations for City Council President are closed.
COUNCILOR THOMAS E. HODGE IS ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THIS EVENINGS MEETING ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES - Councilors Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
COUNCILOR MORAN ARRIVES AT SEVEN FOUR O’CLOCK P.M.
COUNCILOR HOYAS ARRIVES AT SEVEN FIVE O’CLOCK P.M.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES AT SEVEN FIVE O’CLOCK P.M., TO CONVENE AS THE PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT SEVEN SEVENTEEN O’CLOCK P.M.
The reading of the records of November 18, 2002, and November 20, 2002, is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Carr, the *Consent Agenda is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.
*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
C. Communication from Gifford Miller, Speaker, New York City Council to the Honorable John J. Barry, III. (Federal Revenue Sharing for property tax and budget relief) is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND IS REFERRED TO THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND REDEVELOPMENT FOR ANALYSIS AND THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, A PUBLIC HEARING IS HELD ON THE FOLLOWING REQUEST FOR ABANDONMENT:
The first speaker is Michael D. Cassidy, Director, Planning and Redevelopment.
Mr. Cassidy states that this abandonment is a paper street, and is a neighborhood nuisance.
The abutting property owners will receive a portion of the abandonment and will be responsible for the up-keep of the land as well as paying property tax on the additional land.
The Next speaker is Robert Parente, 6 Rosemont Court, Providence RI.
Mr. Parente states that his mother owns property abutting Frank Street, Lot 922 on Assessors Plat 60.
Mr. Parente feels that the portion his mother will receive is not fair, and that they have been maintaining this portion of land for the past 10 years.
Mr. Parente is requesting that the property be squared off.
The next speaker is Joseph Salvadore, Attorney at Law, 10 Weybosset Street, Providence RI, representing Maria Delauriers, abutter of property.
Mr. Salvadore’s objection to this abandonment is the fairness issue. He suggests this matter be continued and people who have interest in this property meet and come to an agreement on dividing this property.
There are no other speakers.
The hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the following petition is referred to the Property Committee on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to notify all parties who expressed interest in this abandonment to attend all future meetings on this abandonment issue.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, A PUBLIC HEARING IS HELD ON THE FOLLOWING REQUEST FOR ABANDONMENT:
The first speaker is Monica Horan, Attorney-at-Law, 393 Armistice Blvd, Pawtucket RI, representing PRM Concrete.
Ms. Horan states that Charles Duranlean, is Vice President of PRM Concrete.
She states that a portion of Wheaton Street is a paper street in the Bishop Bend Area, and that Mr. Duranlean wants to build 6 residential homes along Charlton Street and is requesting this abandonment which will allow the sub division of lots enabling him to build the homes.
PRM is the only abutter of this property.
There are no other speakers.
The hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Grebien introduces the following resolution:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF WHEATON STREET IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.
Upon motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Clemente, the following Resolution is READ AND PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES - President Hodge, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, A PUBLIC HEARING IS HELD ON THE FOLLOWING REQUEST FOR ABANDONMENT:
Petition of Blackstone Exchange L.L.C. (Assessor’s Plat 22, Lots 319 & 321) and Blackstone Studios, L.L.C. (Assessor’s Plat 22, Lot 318) requesting the abandonment of a portion of Front Street encompassing approximately 5,582 square feet.
The first speaker is Monica Horan, Attorney-at-Law, 393 Armistice Blvd, Pawtucket RI, representing Ranne Warner, Blackstone Exchange, 163 Exchange Street.
Ms. Horan states that Ms. Warner wants to build Riverfront Lofts. She would need to abandon this portion of Front Street to accomplish this.
The George Fuller Company is not affected by this abandonment.
There are no other speakers.
The hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Grebien introduces the following resolution:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF FRONT STREET IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.
Upon motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Hoyas, the following Resolution is READ AND PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES - President Hodge, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
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 P. Ormerod, Commander Pawtucket Police, requesting the status of Car 2, which was designated to patrol the East side of the city.
Councilor Moran has received information that this patrol car has been removed from the East side and is asking if this is the case.
Councilor Moran is asking if this is the case why was the car removed? And when will the East side of the City get the patrol car back?
Councilor Moran is also requesting to be notified in the future, when a patrol car is pulled from the East side of the City, particularly in District One.
WATER SUPPLY 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 Hodge, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
WATER SUPPLY BOARD
Donald R. Barbeau, 32 Felsmere Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861. To fill the unexpired term of Edward T. Dalton-resigned. Term expires First Monday in January, 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 Hodge, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
Judith Winters, 85 Annie Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires First Monday in December, 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 Hodge, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
Christopher J. Monteiro, 288 Lafayette Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires First Monday in December, 2005.
PERSONNEL 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 Hodge, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
PERSONNEL BOARD
Kenneth F. Riley, 61 Daggett Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires First Monday in January, 2008.
BOARD OF APPEALS
The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle for confirmation, is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES - President Hodge, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
BOARD OF APPEALS
George Shabo, 125 Glen Meadows Drive, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires First Monday in January, 2008.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Carr, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to all Department and/or Division Heads inviting them to attend the Council meeting when matters pertinent to their department are being brought out of Committee for a vote by the full Council.
The members of the City Council sometimes have questions at the time the report of the Committee is before the Council for a vote and therefore is asking for attendance at such a meeting.
CITY PLANNING 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 Hodge, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Joseph F. Clifford, Jr., 207 Seneca Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires First Monday in January, 2008.
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
The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle for confirmation, is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES - President Hodge, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
PURCHASING BOARD
Barbara M. Gray, 39 Rocco Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires First Monday in January, 2006.
WATER SUPPLY 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 Hodge, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
WATER SUPPLY BOARD
Mary Tetzner, 106 Martin Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires First Monday in January, 2007.
APPOINTMENT TO THE ARTS PANEL REVIEW COMMITTEE IS TAKEN UP:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Grebien submits the name of Marlene Goldstein, to serve on the Arts Panel Review Committee.
Upon motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Carr, Marlene Goldstein, is confirmed to serve as a member on the Arts Panel Review Committee on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES - President Hodge, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Marlene Goldstein, 147 Pond Street, Pawtucket RI.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES - President Hodge, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES - President Hodge, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROPERTY COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS REFERRED BACK TO THE PROPERTY COMMITTEE ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES - President Hodge, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
RESOLUTION SUBDIVIDING AND CONVEYING CITY PROPERTY LOCATED ON FRANK STREET TO RICHARD PRIME AND GIL SILVA.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF SECTIONS 367-4 (Application; conditions) AND 367-16 (Towing rates) OF THE PAWTUCKET CODE OF ORDINANCES, 1996, REGARDING TOWING.
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” AS AMENDED – (Create Position of Assistant Superintendent of Parks & Recreation pay grade 11T; Delete: Ice Rink Manager 06T)
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” AS AMENDED – (Delete: Position of Engineering Office Clerk at R25; Create: Position of Office Clerk/Engineering Department at R15; Delete: Traffic Clerk at R06; Create: Position of Traffic Laborer at R10)
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition of Cape Verdean American Community Development (CACD) for a license to conduct a New Years Fundraiser at 120 High Street on Tuesday, December 31, 2002, from 10:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m., LIC# 0035M
PEDDLER Renewal –
Norman E. Benoit Jr., d/b/a Norm Catering, 15 Surrey Drive, Johnston, RI, LIC#16
DRIVER: Norman E. Benoit,
TO PEDDLE: Food
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
PEDDLER Renewal –
Celestino V. Couto, 274 California Avenue, Providence, RI, LIC# 61
DRIVER: Celestino V. Couto, 274 California Avenue, Providence RI.
TO PEDDLE: Fish
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
PEDDLER Renewal –
L. Talib Sabir, 58 Lonsdale Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, LIC# 70
DRIVER: L. Talib Sabir, 58 Lonsdale Avenue, Pawtucket RI.
TO PEDDLE: Frozen Desserts
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
PRIVATE DETECTIVE-New
Nicky J. Fernandes (Information with Integrity Inc), 155 Pleasant Street. LIC#90179
TATTOO PARLOR-(Renewal)
Regina Stabinsch, d/b/a Body Vogue, 818 Newport Avenue, LIC#T0003
VICTUALLING HOUSE 1st Class
Maciel Donuts, LLC d/b/a Honey Dew Donuts, 1515 Newport Avenue, (Previously Bowen Investment Inc, d/b/a Honey Dew Donuts) LIC# 00659
Nolette’s Fastbreak, LLC., 429 Benefit Street, (Previously Fast Break Inc.) LIC#00660
VICTUALLING HOUSE 1st Class (Renewal) –
Browsur Inc., d/b/a Olly’s Pizza, 148 Broad Street, LIC#00428
C.H. Brothers Inc., d/b/a Gold Mart, 1531 Newport Avenue, LIC#00551
C & W Restaurant Inc., d/b/a Chang’s Garden, 295 Armistice Blvd, LIC#00463
Newton Carrasco, d/b/a Panal Chicken, 208 Dexter Street, LIC#00455
Yassin Eide, d/b/a Broadway Market, 399 Broadway, LIC#00645
Elka Restaurant Inc., d/b/a Tony’s Pizza Palace, 308 Barton Street, LIC#00572
Chun Ying Goo, d/b/a Li Lai Restaurant, 615 Central Avenue, LIC#00468
Harvest Soup and Deli, LLC., d/b/a Harvest Soup and Deli, 877 Central Avenue, LIC#00575
Jason N Hindy, d/b/a Jay’s Pizzeria, 11 Benefit Street, LIC#00517
Ana A. Jarosz, d/b/a Jarosz Delicatessen, 560 Armistice Blvd, LIC#00552
Hong Tan Le, d/b/a Hon’s II, 50 Ann Mary Street, LIC#00630
Micridan Corp, d/b/a Walt’s Roast Beef, 285 Newport Avenue, LIC#00424
Ridlon Inc., d/b/a Ricotti’s Sandwich Shop, 614 Central Avenue, LIC#00169
RIPJ Management Inc., d/b/a Papa John’s, 379 Smithfield Avenue, LIC#00602
Beverly A. Scott, d/b/a Hope Street Gallery & Café, 356 East Avenue, LIC#00583
Thrifty Store Inc., d/b/a J and L Superstores, 562 Broadway, LIC#00340
*THE FOLLOWING BOND IS APPROVED, SURETY NAMED IS ACCEPTED:
PRIVATE DETECTIVE-
Nicky J. Fernandes (Information with Integrity Inc), Surety – Western Surety Company
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Baya Bouchibane-$954.91/3,483.01
Debra A Carolan, by Premier Insurance Company of Massachusetts-$3,408.58
Meggan Pratt-$78.00
Sekinat Durosinmi-$757.92
Antonio Velazquez, by Arbella Mutual Insurance Company-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 Hodge, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Marc Beausoleil-$711.10
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 Hodge, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Rose Marchand-$248.41
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT AND REFERRED TO THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Ashok Chowdhary, by Attorney Robert J. Ameen-$18,500.00
Evelin Colon, by Attorney Stephen T. Voccola-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:
Jeanne Gale, by Attorney Ronald J. Resmini-No Amount Specified
George D. Noble, by Phoenix Insurance Co.-$959.89
Upon motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Clemente, the meeting is adjourned at eight thirty-five o’clock p.m.