City Council, June 5, 2002
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, June 5, 2002, 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 AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT MAP: ARMISTICE BOULEVARD, TOBIE AVENUE, HYDE AVENUE, WATERMAN STREET (Former Seekonk Lace Property)
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET (ZONING ORDINANCE) TEXT AND OFFICIAL ZONING MAPS (Former Seekonk Lace Property)
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET (ZONING ORDINANCE) TEXT AND OFFICIAL ZONING MAPS (Riverfront Development)
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT EIGHT FORTY-THREE O’CLOCK P.M.
The reading of the records of May 22, and May 29, 2002, is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the *Consent Agenda is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.
*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
COUNCILOR BRAY LEAVES THE CHAMBER AT EIGHT FORTY-FOUR O’CLOCK P.M.
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, requesting that a stop sign be placed at the corner of Trieste and Buchanan Streets.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HOYAS.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hoyas introduces the following communication:
Communication from Linda Darman, Program Director, Preservation Society of Pawtucket, and Paul Mowrey, Chair, Architecture and Heritage Committee, Preservation Society of Pawtucket, to Councilor Raymond Chip Hoyas, (Opposition to rezoning the Seekonk Lace Building)
Upon motion made by Councilor Hoyas, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
COUNCILOR BRAY RETURNS AT EIGHT FIFTY-ONE O’CLOCK P.M.
THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE SUBMITS THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHICH 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Grebien introduces the following communication:
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director, Planning and Redevelopment, to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk, (Council Informational Request on Impact Fees)
Upon motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REFERRED TO THE AD HOC COMMITTEE TO STUDY MORATORIUM ON BUILDING AND PLANNING ISSUES.
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.
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.
THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE SUBMITS THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WHICH 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.
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET (ZONING ORDINANCE) TEXT AND OFFICIAL ZONING MAPS (Former Seekonk Lace Property)
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE WHICH WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE APRIL 24, MAY 8, & 22, 2002, MEETINGS IS AGAIN LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE (CLASS A & B) (Selling used automobiles and parts)
*Mario Jimenez, d/b/a Fonseca A/S, 263 Dexter Street, LIC#30265 & #40277
1. License approved on a 12 month conditional basis.
2. There shall be a three month review of the business operation with the neighbors.
3. The hours of operation shall be as follows:
a. 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. for auto repair – Monday-Friday
b. 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. for auto sales-Monday-Friday
c. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. for auto sales-Saturdays – No auto repair
d. No operation on Sundays or Holidays.
4. Owner shall provide, in writing, off-street parking arrangement with neighbor. Agreement shall be presented to the City Clerk within 30 days.
5. No parking on Dexter Street.
6. Towing allowed during business hours only 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. M-F. No Saturdays.
7. Rear of building shall be clear of all vehicles at all times.
8. No parking on Dexter Court.
9. No painting or auto body work allowed.
10. Outside premises to be kept clean and free of parts and debris.
11. No more than 12 vehicles shall be allowed to park in front of property.
12. The owner of business shall monitor customer parking.
13. No road testing on Dexter Court
14. No repair allowed outside.
15. No motorcycle repairs allowed at any time.
16. Keep rear doors closed at all times.
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT-
Petition of Pokanoket/Wampanoag Federation for a license to conduct a Annual Pow-Wow in Slater Park, on Saturday, October 19, 2002, and Sunday October 20, 2002, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., LIC#0002M
PEDDLER Renewal –
Alan Clark, d/b/a Pal’s Ice Cream, 875 Smithfield Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, LIC# 62
DRIVER: Alan Clark, 875 Smithfield Avenue, Pawtucket RI.
TO PEDDLE: Ice Cream
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
PINBALL & AMUSEMENT DEVICES (ALL RENEWALS)
1537 Corp d/b/a M Spumoni & Family, 1537 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
Clube Social Portugues Inc., 131 School St. (ONE) LIC#70013
Community Center of Grupo Amigos DaTerceira Inc., 55 Memorial Drive, (ONE) LIC#70052
Elias Dernikos d/b/a City Line Pizza & Restaurant, 594 Pawtucket Ave. (ONE) LIC#70014
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
Greek Island Inc. d/b/a George's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 109 Newport Ave. (TWO) LIC#70039
Happy Hour Club, 404 Benefit St. (ONE) LIC#70018
Jimmy’s Bar & Grill, Inc., 605 Broadway, (ONE) LIC#70056
K.J. Cummings Inc., d/b/a KC’S Tap, 140 Japonica St. (FOUR) LIC#70042
Lafayette Social Club Inc., 71 Benefit St. (ONE) LIC#70021
M and S Barbosa Tavern Inc. d/b/a Charlie's Tavern, 185 Dexter St. (ONE) 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
Provincial Grand Lodge of New England of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, 532 Lonsdale Ave. (TWO) LIC#70030
S & L Inc. d/b/a Cafe Ordway, 3 Ordway St. (ONE) LIC#70031
George Thurber d/b/a George’s Games & Music, 101 Main St. (FIFTY) LIC#70054
Town Lounge Inc., 451 Prospect St. (TWO) LIC#70036
GAME ROOM (RENEWAL)
Boulevard Billiard Club, 508 1/2 Armistice Blvd. LIC#80002
George Thurber d/b/a George’s Games & Music, 101 Main St. LIC#80001
SUNDAY SALES 1st Class –New
Pedro C. Lopes d/b/a Pedro’s Mini Store, 139 Benefit Street, LIC#20421
VICTUALLING HOUSE 1st Class –New
Pedro C. Lopes d/b/a Pedro’s Mini Store, 139 Benefit Street, LIC#00637
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Diane Agostini, by Attorney Raymond A. Marcaccio-$100,000.00
American Home Products Corp., & Sueric, LLC., by National Grange Mutual Insurance Company-$10,000.00
Flora Emery, by Attorney Jeffry S. Perlow, Esq.-$100,000.00
Helen F. Gorman-$8.56
Mt. St. Mary’s Cemetery-$3500.00/$5300.00
Robert Pine, by Attorney Charles J. Vucci-$500,000.00
John Santos-$3,500.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Georgianna Andrade, by Commerce Insurance Co. - $200.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Jamie L. Benti - $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 Bray, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Craig Allen Clifford, Jr. - $106.63
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Lillian A. Gallagher-$247.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Doris Paquin - $17.81
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 Bray, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Gloria A. Prevost - $959.12
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:
Sandra Coppolino - $172.95/$225.00
Mario DosReis, By Attorney James A. Murray - $40,000.00
Joao Tomar, By Attorney James A. Murray - $40,000.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE DENIED-CLAIMANT TO CONTACT THE PAWTUCKET SCHOOL DEPARTMENT ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Leonardo & Otilia Cordeiro, on behalf of Joseph Cordeiro, by Atty Shannon Gilheeney - No Amount Specified
Kristel L. Spaziano, By Attorney Michael S. Pezzullo - No Amount Specified
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Fred E. Joslyn, Jr. - $520.60
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 Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, asking if there is $5000.00 in the current year Operating Budget to make a donation to the World War II Memorial Fund.
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 Joseph Corrente, Chairman, WWII Memorial Commission of RI, thanking him for his informative presentation on the World War II Memorial, and his time and efforts in bringing attention to our citizens who served their country in WWII.
Also the Council wants their intentions known that a donation to help Mr. Corrente’s, fundraising goal of $500,000.00, will be received shortly.
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Bray, the meeting is adjourned at nine ten o’clock p.m.