May 21, 2003 - Regular City Council Session

City Council, May 21, 2003

A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, May 21, 2003, at 6:03 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.

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

Absent – Councilors Hoyas and Wildenhain.

President Barry presides.

COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING:

PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MUNICIPAL BUDGETS.

COUNCILOR HOYAS ARRIVES AT 6:10 P.M.

TO CONVENE AS THE PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS.

TO CONDUCT THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE:

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2373 AND CHAPTER 410 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND, CHANGE IN OFFICIAL ZONING MAP PAGE 50B (Brooks Drug) AS AMENDED

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 (ZONING ORDINANCE) TEXT AND OFFICIAL ZONING MAPS. (Historic Properties; Table of Use Regulations; Parking & Loading; Variances & Special Use Permits)

THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 7:43 P.M.

The reading of the records of May 7, 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 Michael D. Cassidy, Director, Planning & Redevelopment, to the Honorable City Council (Mineral Spring Avenue, Power Road, and Stedman Avenue Rezoning Brooks Drug)

592 B. Communication from Karen B. Godin, Senior Planner, Planning and Redevelopment, to the Honorable City Council (Zoning Ordinance Amendments)

061 C. Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Statement of Estimated, Realized and Unrealized Revenues, for the fiscal period July 1, 2002 through April 30, 2003)

028 D. Communication from Roberta H. Johnson, CMC, Town Clerk, Town of Coventry, to the RI City and Town Councils (Resolution No. 33-03-2231 Supporting Statewide Public Safety Training Facility)

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

028 F. Communication from Elizabeth J. Cook-Martin, Town Clerk, Town of Hopkinton, to City and Town Clerks (Resolution passed on May 5, 2003, on Separation of Powers)

622 G. Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director, Zoning and Code Enforcement, to Council President John J. Barry, III, & Council Members (J & A Auto Repair)

622 H. Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director, Zoning and Code Enforcement, to Council President John J. Barry, III, & Council Members (75 Benefit Street)

028 I. Communication from Richard A. Sherman, Edwards and Angell, to President John J. Barry, III (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Proposed Pawtucket Layover Facility Project)

J. Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director, Planning and Redevelopment, to the Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Skateboard Facility Sites)

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.

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 Michael D. Cassidy, Director, Planning and Redevelopment, to the Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Skateboard Facility Sites)

THE COUNCIL RECESSES AT 7:55 P.M. TO CONDUCT A FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING.

THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 8:08 P.M.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.

UPON MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR MORAN SECONDED BY COUNCILOR HODGE, WITH THE 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, and Moran.

NOES - 0.

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 363 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED, “TAXATION;” SPECIFICALLY §363-67, ENTITLED, “DUTIES OF ASSESSOR AND FINANCE DIRECTOR” (Property Tax Classification)

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS TAKEN UP:

ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCE 2003-2004

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.

Upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, Councilor Bray introduces the following Amendment:

DECREASE PERSONAL SERVICES EXPENSE		TOTAL $272,987

	Civicall Supervisor	42,765
	Civicall Operator	34,175
	Civicall Operator	34,175
	Operations Officer	64,112
	Tax Appraisal Technician	41,170
	Economic & Cultural Affairs Officer	56,590

Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following amendment is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:

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

NOES - 0.

DECREASE PERSONAL SERVICES EXPENSE		TOTAL $272,987

	Civicall Supervisor	42,765
	Civicall Operator	34,175
	Civicall Operator	34,175
	Operations Officer	64,112
	Tax Appraisal Technician	41,170
	Economic & Cultural Affairs Officer	56,590

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.

Upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, Councilor Bray introduces the following Amendment:

DECREASE PERSONAL SERVICES EXPENSE

Local 1012 Contract Savings-2% reduction		$207,621

Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following amendment is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:

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

NOES - 0.

DECREASE PERSONAL SERVICES EXPENSE
Local 1012 Contract Savings-2% reduction	$207,621

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.

Upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, Councilor Clemente introduces the following Amendment:

DECREASE OPERATING EXPENSE
Tax Assessor Division – Revaluation expense	$170,000

Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following amendment is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:

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

NOES - 0.

DECREASE OPERATING EXPENSE
Tax Assessor Division – Revaluation expense	$170,000

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.

Upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, Councilor Clemente introduces the following Amendment:

INCREASE IN EXPENSES FOR SCHOOL ALLOCATION - * $250,000

*Any increase in state aid in excess of $1.5Million will be subtracted from the $250,000

Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following amendment is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:

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

NOES - 0.

INCREASE IN EXPENSES FOR SCHOOL ALLOCATION - * $250,000

*Any increase in state aid in excess of $1.5Million will be subtracted from the $250,000

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.

Upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, Councilor Moran introduces the following Amendment:

INCREASE IN REVENUE
Increase in Commercial and Residential Collection Rates	$252,800

Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following amendment is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:

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

NOES - 0.

INCREASE IN REVENUE
Increase in Commercial and Residential Collection Rates	$252,800

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.

Upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, Councilor Moran introduces the following Amendment:

Increase State Auto phase out revenue due to
Increase in values	$164,202

Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Clemente, the following amendment is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:

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

NOES - 0.

Increase State Auto phase out revenue due to
Increase in values	$164,202

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.

Upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, Councilor Moran introduces the following Amendment:

Transfer from the current operating year’s budget anticipated surplus $437,521 for the 2004 Operating Budget.

Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following amendment is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:

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

NOES - 0.

Transfer from the current operating year’s budget anticipated surplus $437,521 for the 2004 Operating Budget.

SAID CHANGES SHALL DECREASE THE PROPOSED BUDGET BY $1,245,217.00.

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AS AMENDED, AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:

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

NOES - 0.

ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCE 2003-2004, AS AMENDED.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HOYAS.

Upon motion made by Councilor Hoyas, seconded by Councilor Hodge, a Public Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, 2003, at 6:00 p.m., on the following ordinance:

ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCE 2003-2004, AS AMENDED.

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, and Moran.

NOES - 0.

CAPITAL BUDGET ORDINANCE 2003-2004

Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Executive Director, Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency, to President John J. Barry, III, and the Honorable City Council (Request to abandon a portion of Main Street from Park Place West to Dexter Street) is READ AND ORDERED FILED, AND REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, AND THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION.

Communication from Herbert Weiss, Program Manager for Development Projects, Department of Planning & Redevelopment, to President John J. Barry III (50/50 Tree Planting Initiative) is READ AND ORDERED FILED, AND REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, AND THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

Communication from John Martins, President, Sterry Street Auto Sales, Inc., to Cheryl DiGiuseppi, Tax Collector (Sterry Street Tax Statements) is READ AND ORDERED FILED, AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.

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

Communication from Dr. Hans W. Dellith, Superintendent of Schools, to Mayor James E. Doyle (Budget cuts for the School Department)

Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hoyas, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

3 Communication from Dr. Hans W. Dellith, Superintendent of Schools, to Mayor James E. Doyle (Budget cuts for the School Department)

Communication from His Honor Mayor James E. Doyle, to Diane J. Cloutier, District Executive, Blackstone Valley Narragansett Council, Boys Scouts of America, requesting a grant for the Boys Scouts of America Program, is READ AND ORDERED FILED, AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

3 Communication from Raymond Spooner, Jr., Chairperson, Pawtucket School Committee, to His Honor Mayor James E. Doyle, (School Budget) is READ AND ORDERED FILED, AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

033 Communication from David L. Quinn, Tax Assessor, to the Honorable City Councilors (Tax abatements for January, February, and March 2003) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

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

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ABATEMENT OF TAXES ON MOTOR VEHICLES, REAL ESTATE, AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR JANUARY, FEBRUARY, AND MARCH 2003, IN THE SUM OF $100,718.06

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

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

NOES - 0.

588 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF H-6387 AND S-1049 RELATING TO REAL ESTATE PROPERTY AND RECORDING OF INSTRUMENTS.

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

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

NOES - 0.

588 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF S-1076 RELATING TO ALCOHOL LICENSE ADMINISTRATION FEES.

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

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

NOES - 0.

032 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CARE OF BURIAL LOT FOR ANTONIO GONCALVES.

588 Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director, Planning and Redevelopment, to President John J. Barry, III, and the Honorable City Council (Resolution supporting City of Pawtucket Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy CEDS) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

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

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

NOES - 0.

588 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF FOUR (4) APPLICATIONS WITH THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION FOR INCLUSION IN THE COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY PROGRAM REPORT.

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS 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, and Moran.

NOES - 0.

588 RESOLUTION CHANGING THE NAME OF THAT PORTION OF FRONT STREET WHICH EXTENDS FROM EXCHANGE STREET SOUTHERLY A DISTANCE OF 160’ TO EXCHANGE COURT.

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

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

NOES - 0

330 AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF SECTION 347-10 OF THE PAWTUCKET CODE OF ORDINANCES, 1996, ENTITLED “COLLECTION OF REFUSE AT COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS; DUMPSTERS; SCREENING.” (Hours for Pickup)

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

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

NOES - 0.

330 AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 388 OF THE PAWTUCKET CODE OF ORDINANCES, 1996, ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC” (Overnight and Sunday and holiday parking prohibited- Boats, Trailers and Mobile Homes)

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:

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

NOES - 0.

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2373 AND CHAPTER 410 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND, CHANGE IN OFFICIAL ZONING MAP PAGE 50B (Brooks Drug) AS AMENDED

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS TAKEN UP:

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

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

Delete the following:

Section 2. ARTICLE II, Use Regulations

410-12. Table of Use Regulations; key.

The use table has been amended. Place of Worship is no longer a permitted use in a Commercial Downtown (CD) zone.

TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS

CITY OF PAWTUCKET

5. Public, semipublic, education and recreation uses.

Place of Worship

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Hoyas, the following amendment to the ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET (ZONING ORDINANCE) TEXT AND OFFICIAL ZONING MAPS. (Historic Properties; Table of Use Regulations; Parking & Loading; Variances & Special Use Permits)” is PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:

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

NOES - 0.

Delete the following:

Section 2. ARTICLE II, Use Regulations

410-12. Table of Use Regulations; key.

The use table has been amended. Place of Worship is no longer a permitted use in a Commercial Downtown (CD) zone.

TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS

CITY OF PAWTUCKET

6. Public, semipublic, education and recreation uses.

Place of Worship

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

UPON MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR HODGE, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR HOYAS, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AS AMENDED AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:

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

NOES - 0.

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET (ZONING ORDINANCE) TEXT AND OFFICIAL ZONING MAPS. (Historic Properties; ~~Table of Use Regulations~~; Parking & Loading; Variances & Special Use Permits) AS AMENDED.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.

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

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, City Solicitor, asking for a legal opinion on the constitutionality of restricting places of worship in certain zones in the city.

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 2075 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED “ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A COMPENSATION POLICY FOR MEMBERS OF APPOINTED BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS” (City Sergeant & Sealer of Weights and Measures)

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 Clerk II, Police Records Division, from R9 to R15) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

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 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)

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 – (Add position: Personnel/Payroll Specialist, Personnel Division at Pay Grade X08) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

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 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)

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 – (Mechanic II: Level I at R30; Mechanic II: Level II at R32; Mechanic II: Level III at R34; Mechanic II: Level IV at R36) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

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 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)

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 Public Works Clerk, from R23 to R27) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

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

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 – (Add position: Cashier/Disbursement Clerk, Collections Department at R29) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

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 ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET” AS AMENDED. (Add position: Cashier/Disbursement Clerk, Collections Department at R29)

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 Water Board Engineering Clerk, from R32 to R36) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

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

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 – (Add position: Collections Integration Specialist, Collections Department at R33) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

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 ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET” AS AMENDED. (Add position: Collections Integration Specialist, Collections Department at R33)

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

ENTERTAINMENT-

Petition of Pleasant View Business Association, to hold a Pleasant View Family Day & Antique Car Show in the John Street Playground and closing the Industrial Highway between John Street and Benefit Street on Sunday, June 8, 2003, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m., rain date June 15, 2003, LIC#0203M

Petition of Fidjos Didjabraba, to hold a Picnic in the Parking Lot of 682 Roosevelt Avenue on Saturday, June 21, 2003, from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.; Saturday, July 19, 2003, from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.; and Saturday, August 30, 2003, from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., LIC#0204M

Petition of Sacred Heart Church, to hold an Indoor and Outdoor Festival in the Church Hall and Parking Lot of 38 Park Street on Friday, May 30, 2003, from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.; Saturday, May 31, 2003, from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.; and Sunday, June 1, 2003, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., LIC#0202M

Petition of St. Anthony’s Church Holy Spirit Society, to hold an Outdoor Festival-Feast in the Parking Lot of 32 Lawn Avenue on Friday, June 13, 2003, from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.; Saturday, June 14, 2003, from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.; and Sunday, June 15, 2003, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., LIC#0206M

Petition of CACD, to hold a Dinner Dance at 120 High Street, on Saturday, May 24, 2003, from 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., LIC#0207M

AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES (CLASS A & B) (Selling used automobiles and parts) - Renewal

*Cisco’s Performance Center Inc d/b/a Cisco’s Performance Auto Sales, 264 Weeden Street. LIC#40271 #30261

1. Close by 6:00 p.m.

2. No body work or painting.

3. Property must be kept clean

4. Noise must be kept down

AUTO REPAIR SHOP ONLY- Renewal

Richard L. Audette d/b/a A & S Wheel and Brake, 514 Broadway. LIC#30010

*Tina Baptista d/b/a M & M Auto Repair, 3 Dix St. LIC#30279

1. No auto body work.

2. No outside vehicle storage.

3. No parking along the railroad tracks either on road or on dirt sidewalk.

4. No auto parts stored outside.

5. No outside dumpsters.

6. No unregistered autos parked outside.

7. No speeding, racing, or testing of vehicles in the area.

8. Work shall be performed only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

9. All repair work shall be inside, there will be no repair of vehicles outside in the street or sidewalk.

*B. Baron Automotive, Inc., 25 Hazel St. LIC#30153

1. Hours of operation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday and no hours of operation on Sunday.

2. No towing before or after stated business hours.

3. No spray painting or body work.

4. No more than eight vehicles on the property during business hours and no more than five vehicles after hours.

5. Remove all bobbed wire from location by March 15, 1995.

6. Install a roof vented exhaust system by March 15, 1995.

7. Install a speed bump at the driveway entrance by March 15, 1995.

SECOND HAND SHOP (Class A – Used Automobiles) - Renewal

Nicali Auto Outlet, Inc., 1 Dunnell lane. LIC#40256

SECOND HAND SHOP (Class B – Used Auto Parts) - Renewal

Scarborough Faire Inc., 587 Pawtucket Avenue. LIC#40089

SECOND HAND SHOP (Class C – Used Miscellaneous Merchandise) - Renewal

Joanmarie O’Neill d/b/a Top Dollar Gold Buyers, 572 Smithfield Avenue. LIC#40174

SUNDAY SALES 1^st Class –Renewal

Beverly A. Scott d/b/a Hope Street Gallery & Café, 356 East Avenue. LIC#20391

SUNDAY SALES 1^st Class –

Genaro J. Gomez d/b/a Prospect Mini Market, 620 Prospect Street, (Transfer from Paula Garcia d/b/a Prospect Mini Market) LIC#20453

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

Derek Karsulavitch-$108.00/147.88

Donna Marks-$130.50

Maureen Montoya-$568.17/632.23

Mirtala Prudencio, by Attorney, Michael R. De Luca-$10,000.00

Theresa Santis, by Attorney, William J. Burke-$7,000.00

Viola M. Swiader-$1,185.33

Mikhaela Symonds, by Attorney, Christopher E. Fay- No Amount Specified

Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the meeting is adjourned at 9:10 p.m.