City Council, July 9, 2003
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at 6:04 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, and Moran.
Absent – President Barry, Councilors Clemente, Hoyas, and Wildenhain.
President Pro-Tempore Bray presides.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the City Council immediately enters into executive session, pursuant to Section 42-46-2 and §42-46-5 (a)(7) of the General Laws of the State of Rhode Island regarding the investment of public funds on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Pro-Tempore Bray, Councilors Carr, Grebien, Hodge, and Moran.
NOES – 0.
The Council discusses the following:
Issues pertaining to the investment of public funds regarding the Water Treatment Plant Facility.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES IN OPEN SESSION AT 7:16 P.M., ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Present – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Moran, and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilors Clemente, and Hoyas.
President Barry presides.
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, Grebien, Hodge, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
The reading of the records of June 25, 2003, is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the *Consent Agenda is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.
*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
PARKS 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, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
PARKS COMMISSION
Richard Tierney, 52 Stafford Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires the first Monday in August, 2006.
PARKS 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, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
PARKS COMMISSION
Henry S. Kinch, Jr., 58 Wilton Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires the first Monday in August, 2006.
COUNCILOR CLEMENTE ARRIVES AT 7:18 P.M.
PARKS 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, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
PARKS COMMISSION
Dolores Sission, 112 Finch Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in August, 2006.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following communication:
Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to the Honorable Members of the City Council, submitting bids received at the bid opening held at First Southwest Company on July 9, 2003, for the sale of $5,800,000 City of Pawtucket General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes and concurring with the City’s Fiscal Agent, First Southwest Company, that the award be made to the lowest bidder, First Southwest Company, as follows:
| BIDDER | AMOUNT | NIC | PREMIUM |
| | | | |
| First Southwest Company | $5,800,000 | .97476% | $88,218.00 |
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
| BIDDER | AMOUNT | NIC | PREMIUM |
| | | | |
| First Southwest Company | $5,800,000 | .97476% | $88,218.00 |
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES AT 7:25 P.M. TO CONVENE AS THE PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 8:55 P.M.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS DENIED 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” AS AMENDED. (Add: New Position, Operation Manager at X17)
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO THE ORDINANCE ENTITLED “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” (Add position: Collections Integration Specialist, Collections Department R33)” IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
Delete the following position in section 4:
Head Cashier/Collections at Pay Grade R27 $27,771.26 to $29,621.11
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRS TIME, AS AMENDED, AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
COUNCILOR BRAY LEAVES THE CHAMBER AT 9:00 P.M.
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, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
COUNCILOR BRAY RETURNS TO THE CHAMBER AT 9:10 P.M.
PRESIDENT BARRY TURNS THE CHAIR OVER TO PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE BRAY.
PRESIDENT BARRY LEAVES THE CHAMBER AT 9:13 P.M.
PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE BRAY PRESIDES.
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 Pro-Tempore Bray, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
PRESIDENT BARRY RETURNS TO THE CHAMBER AT 9:16 P.M.
PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE BRAY RETURNS THE CHAIR TO PRESIDENT BARRY.
PRESIDENT BARRY PRESIDES.
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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
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, AS AMENDED” (Add Position: Source Water Manger, Water Department at W15 and Source Water Technician, Water Department at R40)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following ordinance is LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED BACK TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR DISCUSSION WITH EARTHTECH, 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, AS AMENDED” (Add Position: Source Water Manger, Water Department at W15 and Source Water Technician, Water Department at R40)
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
PEDDLER Renewal -
Desano Refreshments Inc., d/b/a Pawtucket Del’s, 446 Central Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, LIC#66
DRIVER: Erica Bozzi, 145 Olney Avenue, North Providence RI.
DRIVER: Ryan Sukaskas, 431 Greenville Avenue, Johnston RI.
TO PEDDLE: Lemonade
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
PINBALL & AMUSEMENT DEVICES Renewals-
Eagle Express Chinese Restaurant Corporation, d/b/a R Bar, 852 Newport Avenue, (3) LIC#70057
Pawtucket Lodge of Elks No. 920 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, 27 Exchange St. (1) LIC#70043
PRIVATE DETECTIVE Renewal –
Lincoln D. Roy, d/b/a LR & Associates, 45 Broad Street, Pawtucket, RI, LIC#90173
PUBLIC LAUNDRY Renewals -
Anjos Enterprises Inc., d/b/a J & L Laundromat, 288 East Avenue. LIC#A0003
Lawrence P. & Lynda J. Coleman, d/b/a Mrs. C’s, 333 Armistice Blvd. LIC#A0006
Management Consultant & Investment Corporation, d/b/a Caribbean Cleaners, 720 Cottage Street. LIC#A0067
Robert A. Tice, d/b/a Star Cleaners & Coin Laundry, 614 Central Avenue. LIC#A0049
Woodlawn Laundry & Cleansers Inc., 197 Glenwood Avenue, LIC#A0031
VICTUALLING HOUSE 1st Class –
Mark Keang Ly d/b/a Golden Nime Chow (Transfer from Hong Tan Le d/b/a Hon’s II) 50 Ann Mary Street, LIC#00672
*THE FOLLOWING BOND IS APPROVED, SURETY NAMED IS ACCEPTED:
PRIVATE DETECTIVE –
Lincoln D. Roy d/b/a LR & Associates, Surety – Western Surety Company
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Anna Ferrara, By Attorney Domenic J. Carcieri-No Amount Specified
David Johnson-$556.50/693.36
Richard Kearns, by Attorney Brenda L. Ferry-No Amount Specified
John Kelly, by Attorney Daniel McKinnon-$250,000.00
Roberta Lara, by Attorney Brenda L. Ferry- No Amount Specified
Elena Mendonca, by Attorney Brenda L. Ferry-No Amount Specified
Remigio Montezuma, by Attorney Brenda L. Ferry- No Amount Specified
Jose Rincon-$4,101.40/5,035.74
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, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
George Fonte-$52.50
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, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
J & D Landscaping & Lawn Care- $2,355.97
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 Bray, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
Donna Letendre-$116.76
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, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
Viola M. Swiader-$300.00
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:
Diane Risho, by Attorney John F. McBurney, III-No Amount Specified
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS OR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE DENIED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Timothy P. Curran-$2,164.03/2,251.55
Elaine M. Diefenbach-$2,260.00
Suzanne Palucki, by Attorney Susan J. Turner-$2,439.69
Robin L. Parker, Individually as Administratrix, Mother, and Next Friend of Aaron M. Hotchkiss, Minor, by Attorney Thomas W. Pearlman-$150,000.00
Mirtala Prudencio, by Attorney, Michael R. De Luca-$10,000.00
Anna Slefkin Trust, by Attorney Phillip Koutsogiane-$1,305.00
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the meeting is adjourned at 9:35 p.m.