January 8, 2003 - Regular City Council Session

 

City Council, January 8, 2003

 

A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, January 8, 2003, at 7:00 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 THE PUBLIC INPUT PERIOD, THE PRE-COUNCIL SESSION, AND TO CONVENE AS THE PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS.

 

THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 7: 25 P.M.

 

The reading of the records of December 19, 2002, is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.

 

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

 

*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:

 

641         A.  Communication from Bill Mulholland, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, to the Pawtucket City Council, (Daggett Farm Pony)

 

017         B.  AUDIT REPORT, year ending June 30, 2002, prepared by Parmelee, Poirier & Associates.  Please Note:  Copy is on file in the City Clerk’s Office.

 

017         C.  Communication from Parmelee, Poirier & Associates, to the Honorable Mayor and Honorable President, and the Members of the City Council.  (Management letter Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2002)

 

592         E.  Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director, Planning and Redevelopment, to President John J. Barry, III, (Zoning Ordinance Amendments)

 

595         D.  Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Executive Director, Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency, to the President John J. Barry, III, and the Pawtucket City Council, (Dr. Golf Building) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.

 

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Grebien,  seconded by Councilor Clemente, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael D. Cassidy, Executive Director, Planning and Redevelopment, regarding the Dr. Golf Building, which is owned by the Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency, requesting to be kept informed of all future development information for this parcel.

 

Petition for a Second Hand Shop License Class C, by Maurice F. Colpack., d/b/a Straight Line, 112 Middle Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 20, Lot 584, to keep a shop for the purpose of selling second hand articles, specifically: Used Furniture, LIC# 40294, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:

 

Speaking in favor is Maurice F. Colpack, 112 Middle Street, Apt A.

 

Mr. Colpack states that he will be selling second hand furniture such as Antiques at this location.

 

Mr. Colpack’s daughter had a bird store at this location, and has since relocated.

 

He states that he has people working for him who have been in business for a number of years; however, he will oversee the operation.

 

The hours of operation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and would like to be open seven days a week if possible.

 

Mr. Colpack states that only one neighbor has complained and he feels it is because that person was not allowed to park in the parking lot.

 

He also states that all items are brought inside for the night.

 

There are no other speakers.

 

The hearing is closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the Public Hearing for the following license is CONTINUED until January 22, 2003, and all abutters will be re-notified, on a unanimous voice vote:

 

Petition for a Second Hand Shop License Class C, by Maurice F. Colpack., d/b/a Straight Line, 112 Middle Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 20, Lot 584, to keep a shop for the purpose of selling second hand articles, specifically: Used Furniture, LIC# 40294.

 

THE ELECTION OF A COUNCIL MEMBER TO SERVE ON THE PURCHASING BOARD.   Term expires first Monday in January 2005 is taken up:

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Clemente, the name of Donald R. Grebien is placed in nomination as a council member to serve on the Purchasing Board. 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HOYAS.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Hoyas, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the nominations are closed.

 

Donald R. Grebien is elected as the Council Member to serve on the Purchasing Board.  Term expires the first Monday in January 2005, on a roll call vote as follows:

 

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

 

NOES - 0.

 

THE ELECTION OF A COUNCIL MEMBER TO SERVE ON THE WATER SUPPLY BOARD.  Term expires first Monday in January 2005 is taken up:

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HOYAS.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Hoyas, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the name of Thomas E. Hodge is placed in nomination as a council member to serve on the Water Supply Board. 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the nominations are closed.

 

Thomas E. Hodge is elected as the Council Member to serve on the Water Supply Board.  Term expires the first Monday in January 2005, on a roll call vote as follows:

 

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

 

NOES - 0.

 

COUNCILOR GREBIEN LEAVES THE CHAMBER AT 8:10 P.M.

 

THE COUNCIL APPOINTMENT FOR PENSION BOARD.  Term expires first Monday in January 2005 is taken up:

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Clemente, the name of Arthur Plitt is placed in nomination as a member to serve on the Pension Board. 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the nominations are closed.

 

Arthur Plitt is elected as a Member to serve on the Pension Board.  Term expires the first Monday in January 2005, on a roll call vote as follows:

 

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

 

NOES - 0.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

 

With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge, submits the following informational packet on the Water Supply Board:

 

7       Informational packet of the Water Supply Board.

 

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to the Honorable Mayor James E. Doyle, requesting that he call a summit consisting of the Mayor, the Chief Engineer of the Water Supply Board, the Chief of the Water Supply Board, the Council President, and the Council liaison to the Water Supply Board, to address the management practices of the Water Supply Board, in particular their public relations policies.

 

033   Communication from David L. Quinn, Tax Assessor, to the Honorable City Councilors, (Tax abatements for July, August, and September 2002) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR 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 John E. Carney, Director of Public Works, regarding a collapsed sewer opening at the corner of Grand and Suffolk Avenues.

 

The Council is asking that this location be inspected and the situation at this site be remedied.

 

A response is requested in time for the January 22, 2003, meeting of the Pawtucket City Council.

 

COUNCILOR GREBIEN RETURNS TO THE CHAMBER AT 8:13 P.M.

 

THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:

 

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ABATEMENT OF TAXES ON MOTOR VEHICLES, REAL ESTATE, AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2002, IN THE SUM OF $312,140.16.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.

 

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Hoyas, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mary Tetzner, Chair, Pawtucket Water Supply Board, asking for cooperation to ensure that all departments of the Water Supply Board know what policies are to be followed when a complaint from a water user is call in.

 

The Council is concerned that false information is being given to the consumer.

 

623   Communication from Angel S. Garcia, Director of Personnel, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Amendment to Pay Plan Ordinance Chapter 2652 – (Eliminate Position of Fire Clerk I at R03; Reclassification Position of Fire Office Supervisor from R33 to R39; Reclassification Position of Fire Prevention Clerk II from R13 to R29) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:

 

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. (Eliminate Position of Fire Clerk I at R03; Reclassification Position of Fire Office Supervisor from R33 to R39; Reclassification Position of Fire Prevention Clerk II from R13 to R29)

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.

 

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

 

Communication from Alfred Carpionato, President, Carpionato Properties, Inc., to Councilor Donald R. Grebien, (Division Street Proposal Carpionato Properties/Manhattan Hotel Group)

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND IS REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE.

 

623   Communication from Angel S. Garcia, Director of Personnel, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Amendment to Pay Plan Ordinance Chapter 2652 – (Reclassification Position of Supervisor of Public Works Office, from R37 to R39) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:

 

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. (Reclassification Position of Supervisor of Public Works Office, from R37 to R39)

 

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

 

ENTERTAINMENT-

 

Petition of Spotlight Productions Inc., d/b/a City Nights Dinner Theatre for a license to hold Yearly Theatrical Performances for Year ending December 31, 2003, at the Elks Auditorium 27 Exchange Street, LIC#0036M.

 

PEDDLER Renewal –

 

Joao C. Soares, 162 Ohio Avenue, Providence, RI, LIC#2

DRIVER:  Joao C. Soares

TO PEDDLE:   Fish and Seafood

LOCATION: Weeden and Conant Streets

 

PRIVATE DETECTIVE-New

 

Mauro Della Selva , 38 Mabel Street. LIC#90181

 

VICTUALLING HOUSE 1^st Class (Renewal) –

 

St. Mary’s LLC, d/b/a Pizza Works, 590 Newport Avenue, LIC#00648

 

*THE FOLLOWING BOND IS APPROVED, SURETY NAMED IS ACCEPTED:

 

PRIVATE DETECTIVE-

 

Mauro Della Selva, Surety – Western Surety Company

 

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

 

Joseph G. Demayo-$551.86

Bill Flannagan-$107.70

Tonya George-$123.83

NorthEast Knitting Inc.-$415.33

Bernandino M. Silva-$218.35

Mercedes Torres-$939.90

 

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.

 

Baya Bouchibane-$954.91

 

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.

 

Debra A Carolan, by Premier Insurance Company of Massachusetts-$1704.29

 

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 Bray, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Sekinat Durosinmi-$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.

 

Lester Cutris Mombelly-$190.00

 

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.

 

Kevin F.X. Mulligan-$228.43

 

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.

 

Meggan Pratt-$78.00

 

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:

 

Berta Demoranville-$148.58

Susana Ricco-$110.00

 

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:

 

Narragansett Electric Co., by Attorney Eileen G. Cooney-$1,150.09

Amy Thompson-$785.47

Antonio Velazquez, by Arbella Mutual Insurance Company-No Amount Specified

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Moran, the meeting is adjourned at 8:35 p.m.