City Council, January 22, 2003
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, January 22, 2003, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilor Carr
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: 22 P.M.
The reading of the records of January 6, 2003, and January 8, 2003, 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:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, City Solicitor, regarding the communication the Council received from Frank J. Milos., Jr., Assistant City Solicitor, regarding the PJC Realty, Inc., d/b/a Brooks Pharmacy vs. the City of Pawtucket case.
In this communication Mr. Milos states that Brooks Pharmacy is interested in discussing the possibility of mediating this matter in order to avoid further litigation, and Chief Judge Frank J. Williams has agreed to take part in this mediation process.
The Council would like to begin the process and is requesting that the Legal Department take the necessary steps to take part in aforementioned mediation effort.
THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING LICENSE WHICH WAS CONTINUED AT THE JANUARY 8, 2003, MEETING AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:
There are no speakers.
The hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following petition for license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Alfred Luchesi, to President John J. Barry, III (Request to purchase part of Lot 298 Plat 13-B on Central Avenue) IS READ AND ORDERED FILED, AND REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, AND THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT.
HISTORIC DISTRICT 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 Barry, Councilors Bray, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Chris Clarendon, 146 Raleigh Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires First Monday in February, 2006.
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION- ALTERNATE MEMBER
The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle for confirmation, is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION- ALTERNATE MEMBER
Carl I. Freedman, 17 Lowden Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires First Monday in February, 2006.
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 Historic District Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:
HISTORIC DISTRICT 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 Barry, Councilors Bray, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Dennis E. Stark, 19 Kenilworth Way, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires First Monday in February, 2006.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Clemente, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael E. Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor, requesting a traffic study regarding the feasibility of making Japonica Street a one-way street in a westerly direction from Sabin Street to Broadway.
A response is requested in time for the next City Council meeting scheduled for February 5, 2003.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following communication:
Communication from His Honor Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Response in regard of a summit meeting)
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to the Honorable Mayor James E. Doyle, letting him know that the Pawtucket City Council is very willing to meet and try to work in breaking the impasse that has developed with the selection of a developer for the water treatment plant proposal.
COUNCILOR CARR ARRIVES AT 7:44 P.M.
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.
| Ernest E. Aldrich | Idalina Gouveia | Adelina Pires |
| Rose Aldrich | Maria D. Gouveia | Antonio R. Pires |
| W. Harvey Guyton Jr. | Henrique Pires | |
| Robert S. Anderson | Edith Hallstrom | Tammy A. Porraro |
| Manuel Andrade | Blanche Harvey | Andrzes Rakowski |
| Amparo Aponte | Margaret Henshaw | Evelyn M. Randell |
| Diana Atehortua | Matias Hernandez | Joyce E. Rattray |
| Gerard J. Auger | Arron M. Hotckiss | Louis Resende |
| Maria Barbosa | Elmer A. Howard | Carlos A. Rivera |
| Dorothy Barclay | Lawrence W. Howson | Manuelito Rivera |
| Esther Berry | Nicholas C. Hyura | Luiz Rivera-Principo |
| Joseph E. Bishop Jr. | Mary L. Johnson | Gloria Rojas |
| Mary Bradley | James Kaleb | Donald B. Rowse |
| Ruth E. Butcher | Anna E. Koppel | Ramon R. Santana |
| Daniel O. Carpenter | Carol Lafreniere | Norman C. Sainsbury |
| Barbara J. Chase | Maria A. Lima | John Sango-Dema |
| Doris Edna Cherkes | Bert B. Little | Kassie Ann Scawthorn |
| Ruth Clayton | Raymond Long | Lillian Schofield |
| Bonnie Conry | Jannira M. Lopez-Rivera | Osvaldo SeGarra |
| Maria G. Correia | Roger Lozeau | Coralee Shelton |
| Ferdinand Crespo | Ruby C. Luther | Benvinda Silva |
| Katherine Croce | Virginia MacDonald | Agnes C. L. Simon |
| Enma Cruz | William C. MacDonald | Anthony W. Slocum |
| Manuel Q. Daluz | Grace L. Manchester | Mary Jane Sonner |
| Lidia Goncalves DaSilva | Freda G. Mania | Frederick Stanley |
| Minnie E. Davis | Richard O. Mania | Jerome Stanley |
| Alberto Martins DeAguiar | Tanya Martinez | Pal Sylat |
| Eduino R. DePina | Crystal McLean | Esther Taliaferro |
| Bertrand Deshenes | Bernard McManus | Domingas M. Tavares |
| Dorothy S. Domina | Jose Mendes | Rose Beatrice Taylor |
| Frank E. Domina | Roland J. Meunier | Margaret M. Theroux |
| Sooran Doodigian | Sylvia G. Mickelson | Billie Tucker |
| Ronald Dunlop | Mildred V. Minot | Maria Veiga |
| Carlos E. Espinal | Jean A. Mott | Adelina Vieira |
| William F. Fagan | Gladys M. North | Isabelita Villanueva |
| Maria Fernandes | Cecilio Ogando | Hilda Wendel |
| Eduardo Ferrer | Julio Flores Ortiz | Helen White |
| Jonathan Freeman | Clara V. Peckman | William G. Whitmash |
| Joseph Gaffney | Donald Peppard | Stanley W. Wolowicz |
| Ruby Kydd Goff | Anna V. Perry | Joseph L. Yanski |
| Paulina M. Gomes | John Perry | Arthur A. Young Jr. |
| Albino Gouveia | Frances Pichierri | Angela L. Zacamy |
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 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.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 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.
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 Bray, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
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 Bray, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
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 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 Donald R. Grebien, Councilor-At-Large to Michael D. Cassidy, Director, Planning and Redevelopment (Requesting names of Law Firms for Disposition of the Division Street Property)
Upon motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
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 Bray, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS TAKEN UP:
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” (Add: Office Clerk R15; Environmental Action Officer R31)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following ordinance is LAID ON TABLE AND REFERRED BACK TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR CLARIFICATION 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” (Add: Office Clerk R15; Environmental Action Officer R31)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Grebien introduces the following:
Article in the Biweekly Hotline newsletter “Grants for Cities and Towns,” regarding the Tony Hawk Foundation for skatepark facilities.
Upon motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following 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 Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael D. Cassidy, Director, Planning and Redevelopment, regarding the article in the “Grants for Cities and Towns”, Biweekly Hotline, which talks about the Tony Hawk Foundation. This Periodical discusses grants between $5,000 and 25,000, which are available to build public skate park facilities and the Council wants Mr. Cassidy to see if this could apply to our project.
In Addition to this periodical, the Council has asked that Mr. Cassidy submit a status report regarding the proposal for a skateboard facility in our city.
The Clerk is further instructed to send copies of this communication to John E. Carney, Director of Pubic Works.
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 Bray, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
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 Bray, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
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 Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, requesting the dollar amount cost/savings in matters associated with pay plan amendments, where reclassifications, new positions, or the elimination of positions, are brought before the City Council for approval.
The Council is asking that when an ordinance or ordinances are before them for first passage, that the dollar amount aggregate cost to the city, and how it effects the entire budget, be included for their information.
The Council is requesting this information before the second and final passage is given.
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 Bray, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING IS TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING IS TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT-
Petition of St. Teresa’s Youth Athletic Program, for a license to hold a Fund Raiser-Dance at 358 Newport Avenue, on Saturday, March 1, 2003 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., LIC#0038M.
POOL TABLE (RENEWALS)
Victoria P. Amaral d/b/a Indian Lounge (Narragansett Cafe) 435 York Ave. & 190 Columbus Ave. (l) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0002
Boulevard Billiard Club, 508 Armistice Blvd. (10) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0005
Carousel Sports Lounge Inc., 507 Armistice Blvd. (3) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0030
Corina’s Pub Inc., 584 Smithfield Ave. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0062
Country Lounge Inc., d/b/a Tommy's Lounge, 99 India St. (2) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0009
Teodoro & Benvindo DePina d/b/a E. A. Tavern, 4 Grace St. (2) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0057
Elias Dernikos d/b/a City Line Pizza & Restaurant, 590 Pawtucket Ave. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0011
Happy Hour Club, 404 Benefit St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0013
J.A.R Beverage Inc., d/b/a Murray's Pub, 1091 Main St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0033
Lang’s Villa Restaurant Inc., 47 Mendon Ave. (4) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0061
M & S Barbosa Tavern Inc. d/b/a Charlie’s Tavern, (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0048
Malibu Bar & Grille, Inc., d/b/a Malibu Bar & Grille, 602 Smithfield Ave. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0059
Leonora R. Marques d/b/a Boulevard Tap, 572 Armistice Blvd. (2) Weekdays LIC#G0038
Peddlers Inn Inc., 94 Middle St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0032
Provincial Grand Lodge of New England of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, 532 Lonsdale Ave. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0021
S & L Inc., d/b/a Cafe Ordway, 3 Ordway St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0022
SUNDAY SALES 1st Class –
Mohamad E. Barbour, d/b/a Pawtucket City Market (Transfer from Khalid Siddique, d/b/a Sas Market) 151 Benefit Street, LIC#20441
TATTOO PARLOR-(Renewal)
The Edge Beauty Shop III, LLC, 1518 Newport Avenue, LIC#T0001
VICTUALLING HOUSE 1st Class –
Mohamad E. Barbour, d/b/a Pawtucket City Market (Transfer from Khalid Siddique, d/b/a Sas Market) 151 Benefit Street, LIC#00662
VICTUALLING HOUSE 2nd Class – New
Pinluso’s Deli Inc., 1100 Newport Avenue (Previously U.S.A. Deli) LIC#00663
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
William Holliday- $40.00
Joan Kelley-$89.77
Deborah Kent-$82.06
Kevin Newton-$1809.85/2584.32
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the meeting is adjourned in memory of James Nesbitt, grandson of William and Agnes Nesbitt, President of the Woodlawn Neighbor Association at 8:25 p.m.