March 6, 2002 - Regular City Council Session

 

City Council, March 6, 2002

 

A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, March 6, 2002, at seven thirty o’clock p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. 

 

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

 

Absent – Councilors Bray, Clemente, and Moran

 

President Barry presides.

 

THE MATTER OF RECESSING TO EXECUTIVE SESSION IS TAKEN UP:

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

 

COUNCILOR BRAY ARRIVES AT SEVEN THIRTY-ONE O’CLOCK P.M.

 

With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge nominates Councilor Grebien, to serve as secretary during the executive session.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, Councilor Grebien is elected to serve as secretary to the executive session on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

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

 

NOES - 0.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the City Council enters into executive session at seven thirty-one o’clock p.m., pursuant to Section 42-46-5 (A)(2) of the General Laws of Rhode Island regarding pending litigation on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

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

 

NOES – 0.

 

COUNCILOR CLEMENTE ARRIVES AT SEVEN THIRTY-TWO O’CLOCK.

 

THE COUNCIL RETURNS TO OPEN SESSION AT EIGHT TWENTY-THREE O’CLOCK P.M.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the minutes of the City Council meeting held in executive session are sealed on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

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

 

NOES –0.

 

PRESIDENT BARRY INTRODUCES BOY SCOUTS MCINTYRE AND NUNES TO LEAD THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

           

THE COUNCIL RECESSES TO CONVENE AS THE PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS AT EIGHT TWENTY-FIVE O’CLOCK P.M.

 

THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT NINE TWO O’CLOCK P.M.

 

The reading of the records of February 20, 2002, is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.

 

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

 

*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:

 

638      A.  Communication from Richard Goldstein, Government Affairs, to His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle. (Governor’s Budget-State Aid)

 

028      C.  Communication from Edward F. Sanderson, Executive Director, Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission, to President John J. Barry, III, Pawtucket City Council, (Seekonk Lace Building) 

 

028      D.  Communication from Mayor Richard C. Sardella, City of Newport, to the Honorable Members of the City Council, (Invitation to Newport’s 46th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 16, 2002)

 

028      E.  Communication from William Sequino, Jr., Town Manager, Town of East Greenwich, to the Rhode Island Cities and Towns, (East Greenwich’s Ordinance on regulating smoking in restaurants)

 

028      F.  Communication from Josephine Sabbagh, to the Honorable City Council Members, (Trees on City Sidewalks)

 

7          G.  Communication from Pamela M. Marchand, P.E., Chief Engineer, Pawtucket Water Supply Board, to the Honorable Members of the City Council, (Vendor Negotiations for the Procurement of the New Water Treatment Facilities)

 

028      B.  Communication from Kathleen M. Silvia, City Clerk, City of Newport, to the Honorable Members of the City Council, (Resolution in support of increasing the Hotel Tax Senate Bill S-2129), 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 Grebien is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

The Clerk is instructed to prepare a resolution in support of legislation increasing the Hotel Tax Senate Bill S-2129.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.

 

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

 

Communication from Robert V. Russo, Esq., to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk, requesting to postpone the public hearing for Auto Repair Shop and Second Hand Shop Licenses by Buenaventura E. Contreras, d/b/a Quico Auto Repair, 11 Willow Avenue.

 

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

 

028 & LIC       Communication from Robert V. Russo, Esq., to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk, requesting to postpone the public hearing for Auto Repair Shop and Second Hand Shop Licenses by Buenaventura E. Contreras, d/b/a Quico Auto Repair, 11 Willow Avenue.

 

THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING WHICH WAS POSTPONED AT THE MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 20, 2002, IS RESCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY MARCH 20, 2002, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

Petition for a Auto Repair Shop and Second Hand Shop Licenses (Class A & B Selling Used Automobiles and Parts) by Buenaventura E. Contreras d/b/a Quico Auto Repair (Previously Jose A Morillo d/b/a San Francisco Auto Repair) 11 Willow Avenue, Tax Assessors Plat 51 Lot 232, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobiles and parts LIC#30270 & 40280

 

PREVIOUS STIPULATIONS:

 

1.  Outside storage within enclosed fenced in area for not more than 15 vehicles.

2.  No outside storage of auto parts, auto debris, etc.

3.  No repair work is to be conducted outside of the building

4.  Repair work hours of operation 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.

5.  Outside premises to be maintained in clean and sanitary condition

6.  Dumpsters are to be relocated within the fenced in area on premised for rubbish or garbage (but not auto parts)

7.  The tow truck storage to be within the fenced in area

8.  No auto bodywork or painting allowed on premises

9.  No vehicles are to be left out overnight unless parked within the fenced in area

 

Petition for a Second Hand Shop License (Class A- Selling Used Vehicles) by D & D Tire Service Inc., d/b/a Carlos’ D & D Auto Service at 1117 Central Avenue, Tax Assessors Plat 13 Lot 281, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically: Used Vehicles, LIC#40281 which was advertised for a hearing at this time is taken up:

 

Speaking in favor is Attorney Robert Testa, representing the applicant Carlos Moreira.

 

Mr. Testa states that Mr. Moreira has operated an Auto Repair Shop at this location for the past four years and is asking to sell cars to increase his business.

 

Mr. Testa also states that there has not been a problem at this location.

 

Councilor Wildenhain questions Mr. Moreira on where cars are being stored while waiting for repair.

 

Mr. Moreira states that he can store 4 to 5 cars in the front of the business and that no cars will be parked on the street.

 

Speaking in opposition is Jeannine Chatigny, owner of Chatigny Funeral Home.

 

Ms. Chatigny states her concerns with the unkempt conditions of the properties bordering the funeral home, in particular: Dunkin Donuts, Jim’s Auto Body, and the applicants business, Carlos’ D & D Auto Service.

 

Ms. Chatigny is afraid that additional cars in this area will make matters worse.

 

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 with the following STIPULATION on a unanimous voice vote:

 

Petition for a Second Hand Shop License (Class A- Selling Used Vehicles) by D & D Tire Service Inc., d/b/a Carlos’ D & D Auto Service at 1117 Central Avenue, Tax Assessors Plat 13 Lot 281, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically: Used Vehicles, LIC#40281.

 

STIPULATION:

 

1.  No cars to be parked on the street for sale or repair.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES 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 Ronald F. Travers, Director, Zoning and Code Enforcement regarding the property that runs alongside Chatigny Funeral Home on Central Avenue.

 

The Council is requesting that he inspect these properties and take whatever action is necessary to remedy any violations and to have the property owners clean up and repair their property.

 

Petition of Pawtucket Red Sox Baseball Club, Inc., for license to conduct Athletic Games (games of exhibitions of Baseball) in McCoy Stadium, Columbus Avenue, on the following Sundays: April 7, 14, 28, May 12, 26, June 16, 23, July 14, 28, August 11, 25, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2002, LIC#0094M which was advertised for a hearing at this time is taken up:

 

There are no speakers.

 

The hearing is closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HOYAS.

 

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

 

Petition of Pawtucket Red Sox Baseball Club, Inc., for license to conduct Athletic Games (games of exhibitions of Baseball) in McCoy Stadium, Columbus Avenue, on the following Sundays: April 7, 14, 28, May 12, 26, June 16, 23, July 14, 28, August 11, 25, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2002, LIC#0094M

 

3          Communication from Thomas J. Conlon, Business Administrator, Pawtucket School Department, to President John J. Barry, III, City Council. (Proposals from School Bus Transportation Contractors) is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND IS REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

 

641      Communication from Bill Mulholland, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, requesting permission to purchase additional domestic animals for Daggett Farm, is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND IS REFERRED TO THE PARKS COMMISSION SUB COMMITTEE.

 

7          Communication from Pamela M. Marchand, P.E., Chief Engineer, Pawtucket Water Supply Board, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, requesting financing arrangements with the financing agencies to fund the continuing renovation of the Water Distribution System, 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 invite the members of the Public Building Authority to attend the Finance Committee meeting regarding funding to continue renovation of the Water Distribution System. 

 

Communication from Jeanne Zavada, General Manager, Slater Mill Historic Site, to The Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, requesting $40,000 for programs in preservation and education, is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND IS REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

 

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

 

Communication from Jeanne Zavada, General Manager, Slater Mill Historic Site, to The Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, requesting to amend the appropriation request dated February 14, 2002, to a Five Year Appropriations Plan.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND IS REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:

 

Communication from Jeanne Zavada, General Manager, Slater Mill Historic Site, to The Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, requesting to amend the appropriation request dated February 14, 2002, to a Five Year Appropriations Plan.

 

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 amend the minutes of January 9, 2002, Page 480 to include the following motion, which was inadvertently omitted from the minutes.

 

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 schedule an Open Council Workshop Session with the Pawtucket Water Supply Board Evaluation Team for Tuesday, January 22, 2002, from 7-8 P.M.

 

Also request that the representatives of the two finalist, EarthTec and US Filter, be invited to the workshop for presentations to the Council of ½ hour each, on the same evening.

 

15        Communication from Susan L. Reed, Director of the Pawtucket Public Library, to the Honorable City Council Members, requesting to change City Charter to allow the Library Board of Trustees to have up to seven members on the board is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND IS REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE.

 

THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION SUBMITTED BY THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE WHICH WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETINGS HELD JANUARY 23, FEBRUARY 6, & 20, 2002, IS AGAIN LAID ON THE TABLE, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

RESOLUTION ADOPTING PROCEDURES FOR THE REMOVAL OF NON-OPERATIONAL VEHICLES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.

 

Change Section 14 to read as follows:

 

14.       THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT WILL DRAW CHECKS FOR PAYMENT FROM THE APPROPRIATE LINE ITEM OF THE DIVISION OF ZONING BUDGET AND FORWARD PAYMENT TO THE TOW COMPANY (COST OF TOW - $63.00 ESTABLISHED TOW RATE APPROVED BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION PLUS REIMBURSEMENT FOR CERTIFIED MAIL COSTS.)

 

THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHICH WAS RETURNED BY THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETINGS HELD JANUARY 23, FEBRUARY 6, & 20, 2002, IS AGAIN LAID ON THE TABLE, ON UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

RESOLUTION ADOPTING PROCEDURES FOR THE REMOVAL OF NON-OPERATIONAL VEHICLES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, AS AMENDED.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain the following ordinances are reconsidered on a unanimous voice vote:

 

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 388 OF THE PAWTUCKET CODE OF ORDINANCES, 1996, ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.” (4-Way Stop Signs – Ashburne Street and Ferris Street)

 

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 388 OF THE PAWTUCKET CODE OF ORDINANCES, 1996, ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.” (4-Way Stop Signs – Gilmore Street and Liberty Street)

 

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 388 OF THE PAWTUCKET CODE OF ORDINANCES, 1996, ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.” (4-Way 3-Way Stop Signs – Lincoln Avenue and Ridgewood Road) AS AMENDED.

 

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

 

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

 

NOES – Councilor Carr.

 

330      AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 388 OF THE PAWTUCKET CODE OF ORDINANCES, 1996, ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.” (4-Way Stop Signs – Ashburne Street and Ferris Street)

 

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

 

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

 

NOES – Councilor Carr.

 

330      AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 388 OF THE PAWTUCKET CODE OF ORDINANCES, 1996, ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.” (4-Way Stop Signs – Gilmore Street and Liberty Street)

 

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

 

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

 

NOES – Councilor Carr.

 

330      AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 388 OF THE PAWTUCKET CODE OF ORDINANCES, 1996, ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.” (4-Way 3-Way Stop Signs – Lincoln Avenue and Ridgewood Road) AS AMENDED.

 

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, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0

 

330      ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF SECTION 116-25 (C) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996. (Dogs and other animals – nuisance abatement)

 

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, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0

 

330      ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING ORDINANCE” (Text and Official Zoning Maps) – Historic District List

 

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, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0

 

330      ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING ORDINANCE” AS AMENDED. (Text and Official Zoning Maps) – New England Linen Supply

 

623      Communication from Angel S. Garcia, Director of Personnel, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Amendment to Pay Plan Chapter 2619, Eliminate: Clerk I at R01 in the Purchasing Department and create position: Junior Purchasing Clerk at R15) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

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 2619 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED “ AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET” (Junior Purchasing Clerk)

 

Communication from Angel S. Garcia, Director of Personnel, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Amendment to Pay Plan Chapter 2619, Eliminate: Clerk I at R01 in the Purchasing Department and create position: Junior Purchasing Clerk at R15) is LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

 

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

 

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2619 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED “ AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET” (Police Traffic Clerk and Water Board Clerk)

 

590      Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Amendment of Article XIV of Chapter 363, “Real Estate Nonutilization Tax”) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

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

 

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE XIV OF CHAPTER 363 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED, “REAL ESTATE NONUTILIZATION TAX” 

 

028 & LIC       Communication from Widdy S. Ho, Esq., to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk, Requesting to change the name of Victualling House License for Spring House Restaurant Corporation, 178 Mineral Spring Avenue, to Bing Zhong Ruan, d/b/a Spring House Restaurant is READ AND ORDERED FILED and the request to change the name of the  Victualling House License from Spring House Restaurant Corporation, 178 Mineral Spring Avenue, to Bing Zhong Ruan, d/b/a Spring House Restaurant is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote.

 

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

 

ENTERTAINMENT-

 

Petition of CACD for a license to conduct a Fundraiser at 120 High Street, on Saturday, March 9, 2002, from 8:00 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. LIC# 0098M

 

Petition of Pawtucket Red Sox for a license to conduct a Fireworks Display-Illumination Show, at McCoy Stadium on Sunday May 26, 2002, Tuesday July 2, 2002, Sunday September 1, 2002, from 9:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., LIC#0095M

 

SUNDAY SALES LICENSES (ALL RENEWALS)

           

FIRST CLASS

 

AM Donuts, Incorporated d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 205 Dexter St. LIC#20409

Manzoor Ahmad d/b/a Pawtucket Food Mart, 755 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#20308

Isaac & Ama Amponsah d/b/a Ama's Variety and Mini Mart, 957 Main St. LIC#20007

Barney's Bakery  Inc., d/b/a Barney's, 727 East Ave. LIC#20009

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

Blackstone Donuts Incorporated d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 109 East Ave.  LIC#20334

Blackstone Donuts Incorporated d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 403 Broadway, LIC#20335

Butson’s Enterprises of Massachusetts Inc., d/b/a Ro-Jack’s, 295 Armistice Blvd. LIC#20392

Richard Byers d/b/a Dick's Sport & Hobby Shop, 460 Smithfield Ave. LIC#20015

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

Pamela L. Carter d/b/a Pamela's Pastry Shoppe, 832 Newport Ave. LIC#20018

Central Avenue Bakery Inc., 679 Central Ave. LIC#20020

Central Avenue Donuts Inc., d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 1113 Central Ave. LIC#20295

Darlington Market Inc., d/b/a Darlington Market, 614 Central Ave. LIC#20228   

Diplan’s Market Inc., 474 Weeden St. LIC#20305

Nancy M. Fox, 209 Benefit St. LIC#20038

J D Food Corporation d/b/a  C-Town Supermarket, 300 Barton St. LIC#20365

Jim & Lori Inc., d/b/a J L Super Stores, 848 Newport Ave. LIC#20103

Jose & Carmelo Main Street Market Inc., 901 Main St. LIC#20211

Kenyon Oil Company Inc., d/b/a Darlington Xtra Mart, 823 Newport Ave. LIC#20205

Nonito Lipa d/b/a Nano's Fruits and Veggies, 949 Main St. LIC# 20243

M & M Market Inc., 364 Benefit St. LIC#20389

Marques Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Lil' General Store, 600 Main St. LIC#20048

Maxi Drug Inc., d/b/a Brooks Maxi #68, 727 East Ave. LIC#20182

Maxi Drug Incorporated d/b/a Brooks Pharmacy 31, 150 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#20234  

Maxi Drug Incorporated d/b/a Brooks Pharmacy 24, 501 Smithfield Ave. LIC#20235

McCoy Market Inc., d/b/a McCoy Market, 171 South Bend St. LIC#20366

Merit Oil Co., 250 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#20373

Mineral Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 750 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#20050

Moran Foods Inc., d/b/a Save-A-Lot Food Stores, 477 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#20267

Kenneth C. Munschy d/b/a Li'l General Store, 556 Central Ave. LIC#20051

Newport Avenue Donuts Inc., 81 Newport Ave. LIC#20053

Newport Ave Donuts Inc., 192 Division St. LIC#20321

Onasco LLC d/b/a Onasco Sunoco A-Plus, 79 School St. LIC#20359

P.J. New England LLC d/b/a Papa John’s, 295 Armistice Blvd. LIC#20315

R.J.W. Inc., d/b/a Dunkin Donuts Enterprises, 337 Armistice Blvd. LIC#20059

RR Rondeau, Inc., d/b/a Woodlawn Mobil, 168 Lonsdale Ave. LIC#20337

Reet, Shubham, Divyam, Inc., d/b/a Forcier’s Market, 737 Main St. LIC#20368

Saad Food Mart Inc., 1414 Newport Ave. LIC#20060

Beverly A. Scott d/b/a Hope Street Gallery & Café, 356 East Ave. LIC#20391

Shaw's Supermarkets Inc., d/b/a Super Shaw's, 50 Ann Mary St. LIC#20062

Khalid Siddique d/b/a Sas Market, 151 Benefit St. LIC#20372

Silver Mart Inc., d/b/a Silver Mart, 170 Cottage St. LIC#20284

Simpson's Pharmacy Inc., 10 Newport Ave. LIC#20063

Howell J. Smith Druggist, 749 Central Ave. LIC#20065

State Line Pharmacy Inc., 640 Broadway LIC#20066

The Stop & Shop SuperMarket Company, 675 Beverage Hill Ave.  LIC#20067

Juan Luis Tavera d/b/a Dominican-Supermarket, 339 Weeden St. LIC#20394

Margaret Verkay d/b/a Extreme Donuts, 200 Main St. LIC#20411

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

 

SECOND CLASS

 

Chuck Augenti and Henry Turner d/b/a First Stop Entertainment, 539 Armistice Blvd. LIC#20247

Beau Video Ltd., d/b/a Beau Video, 171 Pawtucket Ave. (A) LIC#20242

OPEN 10:00 AM TO 10:00 PM

Beauty Works Inc., 50 Ann Mary St. LIC#20346

Blackstone Valley Chapter, RIARC d/b/a Daggett Farm Greenhouse, Slater Park, LIC#20352

Hortense Brackett d/b/a People’s Choice Dollar Store, 611 Main St. LIC#20403

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

Daniel A. Dulude d/b/a Darlington Hobbies & Model Car Shop, 506 Armistice Blvd. LIC#20194

Brad Langborg d/b/a The Rumpus Room, 654 Central Ave. LIC#20398

Lorraine Fabrics Inc., 593 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#20302

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

Northeast Management Inc., d/b/a Blockbuster Video, 295 Armistice Blvd. LIC#20173

(OPEN 10:00 AM TO 10:00 PM)

Northeast Management Inc., d/b/a Blockbuster Video, 753 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#20129  (OPEN 10:00 AM TO 10:00 PM)

Ocean State Job Lot of Pawtucket Inc., 470 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#20120

Only a Dollar, Inc., d/b/a Only a Dollar, 701 Beverage Hill Ave. LIC#20379

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

PDKM  Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Mail Boxes Etc. #0758, 545 Newport Ave. LIC#20240

Paplin Products Inc., d/b/a The Craft Workshop, 435 Benefit St. LIC#20121

Phyl‑Top Inc.,  d/b/a Mr. Tux, 145 Newport Ave.  LIC#20370

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

Luke Renchan d/b/a Luke's Record Exchange, 393 Broadway LIC#20126

Rhode Island #19 Inc., d/b/a Bldg #19 1/9, 645 Narragansett Park Dr. LIC#20127

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

Silverwing Investors, Inc., d/b/a Cuts 2000, 685 Beverage Hill Ave. LIC#20131

*U-Haul Company of Rhode Island Inc., d/b/a U-Haul Center of Pawtucket, 2 Lonsdale Ave. LIC#20360

1.  Repair of U-Haul Vehicles only

2.  No Auto Body Work

3.  No spray painting

4.  All repair work shall be conducted inside garage area

5.  No used auto parts or junk shall be stored outside.

6.  Shall adhere to current zoning regulations for landscaping of parking lots

7.  No auto repair work on Sundays

8.  Schedule a meeting with the neighbors on Hayward Street within 6-8 weeks to                                                                                                                              review operation of business.

Jean B Vitali d/b/a A & B Corporation (Merchandise Mart & Flea Market) 360 Broad St. (Pawtucket Portion of Former Train Station) LIC#20135

 

THIRD CLASS

 

Sandra Patricio d/b/a Hillside Florist, 612 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#20141

 

FOURTH CLASS

 

Wheels of Freedom Inc., d/b/a Wheels of Freedom Cycle, 121 Benefit St. LIC#20386

 

SUNDAY SALES 1st Class –

 

Gul Naz Begum d/b/a Metro Mart, (Transfer from RR Rondeau, Inc. d/b/a Benefit Street Mobil) 469 Benefit Street, LIC#20413

 

STIPULATIONS PER ZONING DECISION 4-1-86

 

1.  The Hours of operation shall not be other than as stated in presentation 7 AM to 9 PM. Any Violation shall be grounds for closing this operation.

2.  No foods, paper, rubbish shall be allowed to be in land area. Dumpster collection facilities shall be both inside and on exterior of site and dumpsters on outside must be with covers.

3.  Management shall take caution with employees and see that they do not allow radio and other noises to take place.

4.  Landscape and shrubs shall be planted to be in harmony with area.

 

VICTUALLING HOUSE 1st Class –

 

Gul Naz Begum d/b/a Metro Mart (Transfer from RR Rondeau, Inc. d/b/a Benefit Street Mobil)

469 Benefit Street, LIC#00629

 

STIPULATIONS PER ZONING DECISION 4-1-86

 

1.  The Hours of operation shall not be other than as stated in presentation 7 AM to 9 PM. Any Violation shall be grounds for closing this operation.

2.  No foods, paper, rubbish shall be allowed to be in land area. Dumpster collection facilities shall be both inside and on exterior of site and dumpsters on outside must be with covers.

3.  Management shall take caution with employees and see that they do not allow radio and other noises to take place.

4.  Landscape and shrubs shall be planted to be in harmony with area.

 

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

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 

Paul Whalen & Brian Machado-$2,113.00

Lillian A. Gallagher-$247.00

Lisa St. Germain-$163.00

 

SEWER

 

Ruth E. Salonie-$1,415.00

 

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, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Josephine T. Byrnes - $100.00

 

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, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Lisa K. Lacerte - $236.72

 

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, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Robert W. Sawyer - $197.00

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT AND REFERRED TO THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

Michael & Antonio Coelho - No Amount Specified

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED-CLAIMANT TO CONTACT THE WATER SUPPLY BOARD ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

Carlos & Kim Fonseca - $938.22

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED-CLAIMANT TO CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

John McCann-$648.12/1310.48

 

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:

 

Adelino & Maria Simao, by Attorney, John F. McBurney, III - $8,260.40

Patricia Prusha on behalf of Samantha Prusha, by Atty. Thomas W. Pearlman - $25,000.00

 

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:

 

James & Debora Lepore, by Pawtucket Mutual Insurance Co. - No Amount Specified

Constance Wilson, by Attorney, Brosco & Brosco -$100,000.00

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED WITH AN OFFER TO SETTLE IN A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $500.00, ON ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

This offer to settle shall not be construed as an admission of liability on the part of the city.

 

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

 

NOES - 0.

 

Paul Banna-$811.50/1,495.50

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the meeting is adjourned at nine forty-eight o’clock p.m.

March 6, 2002 - Regular City Council Session
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