July 23, 2003 - Regular City Council Session

 

City Council, July 23, 2003

 

A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, July 23, 2003, at 12:05 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. 

 

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

 

Absent – Councilors Clemente and Hoyas.

 

President Barry presides.

 

The reading of the records of July 9, 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:

 

592      A.  Communication from Frederick R. Love, Chair, Historic District Commission, to the Pawtucket City Council.  (Standards and Guidelines for Historic Properties) (Booklet on File in the City Clerk’s Office)

 

028      B.  Communication from Eric A. Beck, PE, Supervising Sanitary Engineer, RI Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program Office of Water Resources.  (Public Workshop – RIPDES)

 

028      C.  Communication from Willie L. Brown, Jr., Mayor, San Francisco, to the Honorable City Council Members.  (Solar Cities Summit)

 

028      D.  Communication from Noreen Shawcross, Executive Director, RI Coalition for the Homeless, to the Honorable John J. Barry, III, President, City Council.  (Bringing America Home Act)

 

645      E.  Communication from Seth H. Handy, President, The Pawtucket Armory Association, to Ray Spooner, Chairman, Pawtucket School Committee.  (The Pawtucket Armory Association)

 

622      F.  Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director, Zoning & Code Enforcement, to Council President John Barry, III, & Council Members.  (Vacant/Abandon Housing Report)

 

609      Communication from Edward Paluch, PE Supervisor, Project Engineering, to the Pawtucket City Council.  (Joint Pole and Proposed Anchor Location – Monticello Place) is READ AND ORDERED FILED, AND IS APPROVED PENDING THE APPROVAL OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.

 

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

 

Communication from Nancy T. Whit, Executive Director, Pawtucket Citizens Development Corporation, to Donald Grebien, Chairperson, City Property Committee.  (278 High Street)

 

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

 

Communication from Nancy T. Whit, Executive Director, Pawtucket Citizens Development Corporation, to Donald Grebien, Chairperson, City Property Committee.  (278 High Street)

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.

 

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

 

Copy of Ordinance from the City of Providence, regarding roadway alterations (Speed bumps)

 

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

 

Copy of Ordinance from the City of Providence, regarding roadway alterations (Speed bumps)

 

The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

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

 

NOES - 0.

 

032      RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CARE OF BURIAL LOT FOR MARIA G. COELHO.

 

The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

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

 

NOES - 0.

 

032      RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CARE OF BURIAL LOT FOR GILBERTO CORPES.

 

The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

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

 

NOES - 0.

 

032      RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CARE OF BURIAL LOT FOR ANA MARIA DEPINA.

 

The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

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

 

NOES - 0.

 

032      RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CARE OF BURIAL LOT FOR MARY E. JARVI.

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, A PUBLIC HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2003, AT 7:00 P.M. ON THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:

 

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO ENTER INTO A TEN (10) YEAR REAL ESTATE TAX STABILIZATION AGREEMENT WITH BLACKSTONE EXCHANGE, LLC, FOR THE REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT TEN EXCHANGE COURT. (Plat 22, Lot 327 – formerly lots 319 & 320)

 

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, Grebien, Hodge, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

588      RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE FORM OF AMENDED SECTION 125 CAFETERIA PLAN EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2003 (Health Benefit Co-Payment)

 

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

 

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

 

NOES - 0.

 

330      AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF SECTION 2 OF CHAPTER 2684 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED “ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCE 2003-2004, AS AMENDED”. (Tax Assessment Bill)

 

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

 

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

 

NOES - 0.

 

330      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; Delete Head Cashier/Collections) 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, Grebien, Hodge, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

330      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 Clerk II, Police Records Division, from R9 to R15)

 

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

 

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

 

NOES - 0.

 

330      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 of Police Clerk II from R9 to R21)

 

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

 

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

 

NOES - 0.

 

330      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: Personnel/Payroll Specialist, Personnel Division at Pay Grade X08)

 

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

 

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

 

NOES - 0.

 

330      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” (Mechanic II: Level I at R30; Mechanic II Level II at R32; Mechanic II: Level III at R34; Mechanic II: Level IV at R36)

 

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

 

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

 

NOES - 0.

 

330      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 Public Works Clerk, from R23 to R27)

 

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

 

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

 

NOES - 0.

 

330      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: Cashier/Disbursement Clerk, Collections Department at R29)

 

COUNCIL HOYAS ARRIVES AT 12:20 P.M.

 

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

 

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

 

NOES - 0.

 

330      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 Water Board Engineering Clerk, from R32 to R36)

 

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

 

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 347-14 (H) OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED “REFUSE COLLECTION RULES”  (Pickup Fees- Metal Items Containing Freon)

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

 

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

 

Motion made at the Pawtucket Water Supply Boards July 22, 2003, meeting, authorizing the Board Chairperson to finalize and execute the service agreement with Earth Tech.

 

Guaranty by Tyco International Group S.A. in favor of City of Pawtucket, RI and Pawtucket Water Supply Board.

 

Pawtucket Regional Water Treatment Facility Capital Improvements, Operations, Maintenance and Management Agreement by and between the City of Pawtucket, RI and the Pawtucket Water Supply Board, and Earth Tech, Inc.

 

Communication from Patrick J. Quinlan, Esq., to Pamela M. Marchand, P.E., Chief Engineer, Pawtucket Water Supply Board.  (Earth Tech Draft Contract)

 

Communication from Pamela M. Marchand, P.E., Chief Engineer, Pawtucket Water Supply Board, to Patrick J. Quinlan, Esq.  (Earth Tech Draft Contract)

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the following documents are READ AND ORDERED FILED:

 

7          Motion made at the Pawtucket Water Supply Boards July 22, 2003, meeting, authorizing the Board Chairperson to finalize and execute the service agreement with Earth Tech.

 

7          Guaranty by Tyco International Group S.A. in favor of City of Pawtucket, RI and Pawtucket Water Supply Board.

 

7          Pawtucket Regional Water Treatment Facility Capital Improvements, Operations, Maintenance and Management Agreement by and between the City of Pawtucket, RI and the Pawtucket Water Supply Board, and Earth Tech, Inc.

 

7          Communication from Patrick J. Quinlan, Esq., to Pamela M. Marchand, P.E., Chief Engineer, Pawtucket Water Supply Board.  (Earth Tech Draft Contract)

 

7          Communication from Pamela M. Marchand, P.E., Chief Engineer, Pawtucket Water Supply Board, to Patrick J. Quinlan, Esq.  (Earth Tech Draft Contract)

 

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 have letters hand delivered to Mary T. Tetzner, Chair, Pawtucket Water Supply Board, and to Pamela M. Marchand, P.E., Chief Engineer, Pawtucket Water Supply Board, requesting that the contract between the Pawtucket Water Supply Board and Earth Tech not be signed or finalized until the questions in the communication from Patrick J. Quinlan, Esq. dated July 22, 2003, to Pamela M. Marchand, P.E., Chief Engineer, Pawtucket Water Supply Board, are answered, in writing, and until the City Council has an opportunity to review the answers with Mr. Quinlan.

 

PRESIDENT BARRY ASKS COUNCILOR HODGE, AS THE COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE SERVING ON THE PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD, TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING CONCERNS OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO THE PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD:

 

1.  Why has the Pawtucket Water Supply Board allowed Sean Coffey, Esq. who gave wrong information to the City Council at the beginning of this process allowed to remain as the attorney representing the Pawtucket Water Supply Board.

 

2.  A break down of the expenses paid to the Eisenhardt Group for the DBO Treatment Facility Procurement.

 

3.  No more closed sessions regarding this matter.

 

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

 

ENTERTAINMENT –

 

Petition of Community Center of Grupo Amigos da Terceira, Inc. for a license to conduct a St. Vincent De Paul Festival at 55 Memorial Drive, Parking Lot, Outside – Monday, September 1, 2003 from 12 p.m. until 8 p.m.; Friday, September 5, 2003, from 6 p.m. until 12 a.m.; Saturday, September 7, 2003, from 12 p.m. until 12 a.m.; Sunday, September 7, 2003, from 12 p.m. until 10 p.m.; and Indoors – September 2, 3, 4, 2003 from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m., LIC# 0253M

 

Petition of Community Center of Grupo Amigos da Terceira, Inc. for a license to conduct an Outdoor Cookout for Members Only, at 55 Memorial Drive, Parking Lot, on Sunday, August 10, 2003, from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m., LIC# 0254M

 

Petition of Embaixadores Church of the Nazarene for a license to conduct a Music Concert/Service in the Parking Lot of C-Town Supermarket, 300 Barton Street, on Saturday, August 16, 2003, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., LIC# 0255M

 

Petition of Pawtucket YMCA for a license to conduct Movie Night (G Rated Movies) at the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater, on Fridays, July 25, 2003, August 8 & 22, 2003, and September 5, 2003, from 7:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.; also September 5, 2003 in Northwest Corner of Municipal Parking Lot from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., LIC# 0252M

 

PEDDLER (New) -

 

Andres Flores, 251 Randall Street, Pawtucket, RI, LIC# 78

DRIVER: Andres Flores, 251 Randall Street, Pawtucket, RI

TO PEDDLE: Food

LOCATION: Parking Lot of Portugalia Liquor, 225 Barton Street (W/ Permission)

 

PUBLIC LAUNDRY –

 

Splish Splash Laundry, Inc. (Previously Management Consultant and Investment Company d/b/a Clover Laundry), 609 Main Street, LIC# A0073

 

PUBLIC LAUNDRY (Renewals) –

 

Bawa & Gill, Inc. d/b/a Tidy Mom, 11 Benefit Street, LIC# A0060

Chaudhary, LLC d/b/a Swan Cleaners, 371 Benefit Street, LIC# A0066

Oladipo Solola d/b/a Langley’s Laundry, 265 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC# A0043

 

*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:

 

Wanda Gonzalez, by Attorney Thomas F. Ginnerty - $1,245.90

Kyle J. Juckett, by Attorney Robert D. Goldberg - $100,000.00

Randi B. Nielsen-Johnson, by Attorney Richard A. Sinapi – No Amount Specified

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the meeting is adjourned at 1:00 p.m.