City Council, December 10, 2003
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, December 10, 2003, at 7:15 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Barry, Councilors Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilors Bray, and Clemente.
President Barry presides.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONVENE AS THE PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 7:20 P.M.
The reading of the records of November 19, 2003, is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES AT 7:22 P.M. TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED “ZONING ORDINANCE” TEXT AND OFFICIAL ZONING MAPS – SUBSTITUTE A. (Riverfront Zoning Districts)
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 7:40 P.M.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the *Consent Agenda is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.
*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
** TAKEN OFF THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN.
D. Communication from Frederick C. Williamson, State Historic Preservation Officer, to Local Officials. (Nomination of Phillips Insulated Wire Company, 413 Central Avenue, to the National Register of Historic Places)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
D. Communication from Frederick C. Williamson, State Historic Preservation Officer, to Local Officials. (Nomination of Phillips Insulated Wire Company, 413 Central Avenue, to the National Register of Historic Places)
The Clerk is instructed to obtain the following information regarding Historical Mill Building Properties:
1. A list of all the historical mill properties in the City of Pawtucket.
2. Any City ordinances to protect historical mill properties.
3. Contact the RI Historical Society to obtain information regarding the protection of historical mill properties.
4. Contact the City & Towns in RI to see what ordinances they might have in place to protect historical mill properties.
Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director, Zoning & Code Enforcement, to Council President John Barry, III, & Council Members. (Wheels of Freedom, 121-123 Benefit Street) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Petition for Auto Repair Shop and Second Hand Shop Licenses (Class A & B Selling Used Automobiles & Parts) by Wheels of Freedom Inc, 483 Main Street, Tax Assessors Plat 53 Lot 627, (Previously at 121 Benefit Street) to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and motorcycles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically: used automobiles and motorcycles and parts, LIC# 30302 & 40322, which was advertised for a hearing at this time is taken up:
PREVIOUS STIPULATIONS AT BENEFIT STREET LOCATION:
1. Property will be enclosed all around the building.
2. Vehicle testing on Benefit Street only.
Speaking in favor is Caroline Fairhurst, 52 Serrel Sweet Road, Johnston RI.
Ms. Fairhurst explains that the reason this business is moving is the current location is too small. The new location will allow for expansion of this business. Wheels of Freedom has been located in Pawtucket for 10 years and the business has grown.
Councilor Grebien, on behalf of Councilor Clemente, questions the signage for the business.
Ms. Fairhurst states that they are looking into what the City would allow for signage, they would like to put the name of the business on the building.
Ms. Fairhurst states that the new building is large enough to store vehicles inside. The dumpster on the property is enclosed. Road testing is done in an industrial section of Pine Street. They have never had a problem testing vehicles in the previous location.
Council President Barry states that the Parkin Yarn building will have residential units when it is developed. He asks that a stipulation be placed on the license designating a route for testing cycles.
Councilor Grebien states that he is concerned about testing cycles in a residential area.
Councilor Wildenhain questions the type of testing that will be done.
Ms. Fairhurst states that it is only a test drive and all work will be done inside the building.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following license is APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS:
Petition for Auto Repair Shop and Second Hand Shop Licenses (Class A & B Selling Used Automobiles & Parts) by Wheels of Freedom Inc, 483 Main Street, Tax Assessors Plat 53 Lot 627, (Previously at 121 Benefit Street) to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and motorcycles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically: used automobiles and motorcycles and parts, LIC# 30302 & 40322
STIPULATIONS:
1. No Storage of Parts or units stored outside.
2. Dumpster must be enclosed.
3. Road tests must be conducted in industrial area and not in the residential neighborhood.
Petition for Auto Repair Shop and Second Hand Shop Licenses (Class A & B Selling Used Automobiles & Parts) Scottie’s Auto Sales Inc., (Previously C & M Auto Sales Inc.) 262 Central Avenue, Tax Assessors Plat 20 Lot 437, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically: used automobiles and parts, LIC# 30301 & 40320, which was advertised for a hearing at this time is taken up:
NOTE: No Previous Business of this type in Pawtucket or elsewhere – per applicant.
Speaking in favor is Oliver MacDougall, 44 Thomas Lane, Cranston, RI.
Mr. MacDougall states that he purchased this property in November. He will conduct the same type of business as the previous owner has conducted over the past 30 years.
Mr. MacDougall states that he has already made improvements to this property.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for Auto Repair Shop and Second Hand Shop Licenses (Class A & B Selling Used Automobiles & Parts) Scottie’s Auto Sales Inc., (Previously C & M Auto Sales Inc.) 262 Central Avenue, Tax Assessors Plat 20 Lot 437, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically: used automobiles and parts, LIC# 30301 & 40320
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to prepare a resolution congratulating the Darlington Braves Midget Team for winning a national title.
Communication from Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, City Solicitor, to the City Council Finance Committee. (Benito Costa – Tax Abatement) is READ AND ORDERED FILED, and is REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded by Councilor Hoyas, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to prepare a resolution on behalf of the Councilors At Large, and Councilor Hoyas, naming the Baseball Complex in Slater Park in honor of George Patrick Duffy.
The Clerk is further instructed to send a communication to Henry S. Kinch, Jr., Chair of the Parks Commission, requesting that the Committee review the naming of the Baseball Complex in Slater Park in honor of George Patrick Duffy.
Communication from Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, City Solicitor, to the Pawtucket City Council. (Callham vs. City of Pawtucket) is READ AND ORDERED FILED, and is REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS.
Communication from John T. Gannon, Esq., to John J. Barry, III, President, Pawtucket City Council. (Claim of Eric Mutter for Disability Benefits) is READ AND ORDERED FILED, and is REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS.
Communication from Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, City Solicitor, to the Pawtucket City Council. (Eric Mutter Disability Claim) is READ AND ORDERED FILED, and is REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS.
Communication from Maria & Carlos Cortes, to John Barry, III, requesting to obtain 80 X 18 feet of City owned land behind 715 Broadway, is READ AND ORDERED FILED, and is REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, LEGAL DEPARTMENT, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD, AND UTILITY COMPANIES.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE MEGAN’S LAW AD HOC COMMITTEE IS TAKEN UP:
REPRESENTATIVE OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Council Hoyas, John Whiting is named the Police Department Representative for the Megan’s Law Ad Hoc Committee, on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
REPRESENTATIVE OF THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Council Hoyas, Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, City Solicitor or designee is named the Legal Department Representative for the Megan’s Law Ad Hoc Committee, on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
PRESIDENT BARRY APPOINTS COUNCILOR GREBIEN TO SERVE ON THE MEGAN’S LAW AD HOC COMMITTEE.
COUNCILOR CLEMENTE WAS NAMED CHAIR OF THIS COMMITTEE ON NOVEMBER 19, 2003.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING REQUEST FOR THE ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF WOODBINE STREET, WHICH WAS ADVERTISED FOR A HEARING AT THIS TIME, IS TAKEN UP:
Communication from Michael E. Sendley, Esq., representing Cottage Plaza Associates, LLC, to John J. Barry, III, President, Pawtucket City Council, requesting the abandonment of a portion of Woodbine Street (Proposed Stop & Shop Supermarket Development).
Speaking in favor is Michael E. Sendley, Esq., representing Cottage Plaza Associates, LLC, and David Taglienetti, from Church Hill & Banks.
Mr. Sendley states that three sides of the property are owned by the applicants, one side is owned by the Electric Company.
Mr. Sendley states that approximately 380 feet of Woodbine Street is to be abandoned.
Councilor Wildenhain questions if there are any water or sewer lines underground or if there is any utility poles on the property.
Mr. Sendley explains that the water line is to be abandoned and replaced, all electric poles and lines will be replaced for the new development, and the sewer line will be abandoned and a new manhole will be installed, so that one will be maintained by the owner and the other by the City.
Councilor Hodge questions Mr. Taglienetti if there would be any easements for the property.
Mr. Taglienetti states that there would be no other easements needed other than Narragansett Electric Company.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is closed.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS TAKEN UP:
RESOLUTION ABANDONING A PORTION OF WOODBINE STREET IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET. (Proposed Stop & Shop Supermarket Development)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Grebien introduces the following amendment:
Add the following:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THIS ABANDONMENT IS SUBJECT TO AN AGREEMENT TO BE NEGOTIATED BETWEEN COTTAGE PLAZA ASSOCIATES, LLC AND NARRAGANSETT ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR A UTILITY EASEMENT FOR ANY OVERHEAD OR UNDERGROUND EQUIPMENT THAT WILL BE PRESENT ON THE SITE AFTER THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY AS A SHOPPING PLAZA.
Upon motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following amendment is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Add the following:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THIS ABANDONMENT IS SUBJECT TO AN AGREEMENT TO BE NEGOTIATED BETWEEN COTTAGE PLAZA ASSOCIATES, LLC AND NARRAGANSETT ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR A UTILITY EASEMENT FOR ANY OVERHEAD OR UNDERGROUND EQUIPMENT THAT WILL BE PRESENT ON THE SITE AFTER THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY AS A SHOPPING PLAZA.
The following resolution is read and PASSED, AS AMENDED, on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
RESOLUTION ABANDONING A PORTION OF MAIN STREET AS A PUBLIC HIGHWAY AND RETAINING A PERMANENT UTILITY EASEMENT, SITUATED BETWEEN COMMERCE STREET/PARK PLACE AND PARK PLACE WEST/BAYLEY STREET.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Carr, 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 Carr, 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 Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.
Upon motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded by Councilor Grebien, a moratorium is placed on the enforcement of the four-cat limit until the Animal Control Committee and the Ordinance Committee can meet on this issue again.
The Clerk is instructed to notify John Holmes, Animal Control Officer, of this moratorium.
The following ordinance is read for the first time and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED “ZONING ORDINANCE” TEXT AND OFFICIAL ZONING MAPS – SUBSTITUTE A. (Riverfront Zoning Districts)
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 Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2652 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET. (Add: Paygrade X00 to Classified Non-Union; Add: Floater/Receptionist/Switchboard Operator at X00)
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 Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2652 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET. (Reclassification of Animal Control Officer from U01-15 to U01-18)
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 – Councilors Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES – President Barry.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2652 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET. (Reclassification of Librarian I from R41 to R43)
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED BACK TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2652 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET. (Increase Personnel Director from X15 to X16)
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2652 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET. (Add: Source Water Manager at W15; Source Water Technician at R40)
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 ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET. (Increase Uniform Fire Personnel by 2%)
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class - NEW-
Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange Street, LIC# 00691
* THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE APPROVED:
PEDDLER (Renewals) –
Norman E. Benoit Jr., d/b/a Norm Catering, 15 Surrey Drive, Johnston, RI, LIC# 16
TO PEDDLE: Food
DRIVERS: Norman E. Benoit Jr., 15 Surrey Drive, Johnston, RI
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
Celestino V. Couto, 274 California Avenue, Providence, RI, LIC# 61
TO PEDDLE: Seafood
DRIVERS: Celestino V. Couto, 274 California Avenue, Providence, RI
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
SUNDAY SALES 4th Class –
Wheels of Freedom Inc., 483 Main Street (previously at 121 Benefit Street) LIC# 20464
VICTUALLING HOUSE 1st Class –
J & K Restaurant Inc. d/b/a Rosa’s Kitchen, (previously Sofia Merhi d/b/a Hassane’s Place) 757 Main Street, LIC# 00693
VICTUALLING HOUSE 1st Class (Renewals) –
B & G Supermarket, Inc., d/b/a Compare Foods, 502 Broadway, LIC# 00644
Albertino Barros d/b/a Exchange Street Café, 49 Exchange St. LIC# 00667
Barney’s Bakery, Inc. d/b/a Barney’s, 727 East Avenue, LIC# 00013
*Gul Naz Begum d/b/a Metro Mart, 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 a.m. to 9 p.m. 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 side 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.
Bess Eaton Donut Flour Co. Inc., d/b/a Bess Eaton Donuts of Newport Ave., 1242 Newport Ave. LIC# 00017 OPEN 24 HOURS
Maria B. Couto d/b/a Track SidePizzeria, 11 Benefit St. LIC# 00668
Ghasan Eid d/b/a Town Mart, 885 Newport Ave. LIC# 00320
Chun Ying Goo d/b/a Li Lai Restaurant, 615 Central Ave. LIC# 00468
Ana A. Jarosz d/b/a Jarosz Delicatessen, 560 Armistice Blvd. LIC# 00552
KFC Newport Avenue Inc., 99 Newport Ave. LIC# 00107
Mark Keang Ly d/b/a Golden Nime Chow, 50 Ann Mary St. LIC# 00672
M.J.Resturant, Inc. d/b/a The New Time Square Restaurant, 3 Exchange Street, LIC# 00123
RIPJ Management Inc., d/b/a Papa John’s, 379 Smithfield Ave., LIC# 00602
RIPJ Management Inc., d/b/a Papa John’s, 295 Armistice Blvd., LIC# 00603
R.J.W. Inc., Enterprises d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 337 Armistice Blvd. LIC# 00166
Antoine Salameh d/b/a Phoenicia, 506 ½ Armistice Blvd. LIC#00631
Wendy’s International, Inc. d/b/a Wendy’s, 120 Broad Street, LIC# 00549
TAVERN 2nd Class (Renewals) –
Leo Choiniere, 85 Montgomery St. LIC # 00228
Paul & Eugene Tortolani d/b/a North Lake Associates, 59 Prospect St. LIC# 00289
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Crystal C. Chagnon, by John S. Coughlin, Esq. - $100,000.00
Muriel Chagnon, by John S. Coughlin, Esq. - $25,000.00
Paula A. McAloon, by Carly Beauvais Iafrate - $50,000.00
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 Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Jason Cook, by Progressive Insurance - $780.97
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 Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Fernco Services, Inc. - $1,234.29
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 Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Tracy A. Frein, by State Farm Insurance - $1,939.02
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 Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Holy Union Sisters, by Sr. Cecile Mousseau - $52.70
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:
Shannon Alves, by Paul F. Waldman, Esq. - No amount specified
Manuela M. Monteiro, by Richard A. Ciccone, Esq. - $100,000.00, plus interest and costs
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:
Ivo L. Brandao - $33,447.25
Deborah and Glen Lonardo, Sr. on behalf of Glen Lonardo, Jr., by Michael K. Glucksman, Esq. - $500,000.00
Maria S. Neves - $813.00/$851.66
Edmundo Ramos, by Chistopher E. Fay, Esq. – No Amount Specified
Shirley Ward - $35.69/$39.26
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE DENIED – CLAIMANT TO CONTACT THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Salvatore P. Nicoletta - $213.30
Sandra J. Wasilewski - $1,465.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED – CLAIMANT TO CONTACT THE PAWTUCKET HOUSING AUTHORITY, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Robert Simonelli, by Domenic J. Carcieri, Esq. – No Amount Specified
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 UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
This offer to settle shall not be construed as an admission of liability on the part of the city.
Marie Puglia - $14,112.03/$15,109.72
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Roberta King, by Travelers Insurance – $1,827.32
Yvette LeBlanc - $615.80
Upon motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Hodge, the meeting is adjourned at 8:48 p.m.