April 7, 2004 - Regular City Council Session

 

City Council, April 7, 2004

 

A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, April 7, 2004, 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, and  Moran

 

Absent   Councilors Carr, Hoyas, Wildenhain

 

President Barry presides.

 

COUNCILOR HOYAS ARRIVES AT 7:01 P.M.

 

The SHOW CAUSE HEARING on the following license is CANCELLED due to fire:

 

AUTO REPAIR SHOP –

 

*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 bodywork.

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.

 

The reading of the records of March 24, 2004, 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.

 

COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN ARRIVES AT 7:04 P.M.

 

*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:

 

3          A.  Communication from Dr. Hans W. Dellith, Superintendent, Pawtucket School Department, to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk.  (Budget Status Report)

 

028      B.  Communication from Donna L. Giordano, CMC/AAE, Town Clerk, Town of Westerly, to RI City and Town Councils.  (Resolution concerning revenue sharing and alternate methods of revenue enhancement)

 

614      C.  Communication from John E. Carney, Director of Public Works, to Andrew Gutierrez.  (Jenks Basketball Courts)

 

028      D.  Communication from Eric A. Beck, P.E., Supervising Sanitary Engineer, Permits Section, Office of Water Resources, RI Department of Environmental Management to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk.  (Public Notice – Draft RIPDES Permits by Blackstone-Smithfield Corporation)

 

028      E.  Communication from James R. Smith, R.Ph, Senior Vice President – Health Care Services, CVS Pharmacy, to John J. Barry, III, President, Pawtucket City Council.  (Pharmacy Freedom of Choice)

 

028      F.  Communication from Barbara L. Nash, Town Clerk, Town of Middletown, to RI City and Town Clerks.  (Resolution relative to a $60 million Open Space and Recreation Bond)

 

COUNCILOR CARR ARRIVES AT 7:05 P.M.

 

Petition of Colombian American Cultural Society for a license to conduct a festival in Slater Mill Parking Lot, Roosevelt Avenue on Sunday, July 25, 2004, from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., LIC# 0229M, abutters have been notified for a hearing at this time, is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote.

 

Petition of Nathanael Greene PTO for a license to conduct a Carnival at 285 Smithfield Avenue, Parking Lot, on Wednesday, May 19, Thursday, May 20, and Friday, May 21, 2004, from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, May 22, and Sunday, May 23, 2004, from 12:00 Noon until 10:00 p.m., LIC# 0228M, abutters have been notified for a hearing at this time, is taken up:

 

Speaking in favor is Carol Desjean, 386 Power Road, Pawtucket, RI, applicant.

 

Ms. Desjean states that the police detail and insurance documents have been submitted. The fire detail will be submitted tomorrow.

 

Ms. Desjean states that the neighborhood will be cleaned up after the carnival.

 

There are no other speakers.

 

The hearing is closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the following petition for license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

Petition of Nathanael Greene PTO for a license to conduct a Carnival at 285 Smithfield Avenue, Parking Lot, on Wednesday, May 19, Thursday, May 20, and Friday, May 21, 2004, from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, May 22, and Sunday, May 23, 2004, from 12:00 Noon until 10:00 p.m., LIC# 0228M

 

Petition for Auto Repair Shop and Second Hand Shop Licenses (Class A & B: Selling Used Automobiles and Parts) by Regal Auto Body & Radiator Works, Inc. d/b/a Regal Car Care and Collision Center, 65 East Street, Plat 6, Lot 617, (Previously 370-382 Pawtucket Avenue), to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically: Uses automobiles and parts, LIC# 30304 & 40324, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:

 

Speaking in favor is John McBurney, Esq., 100 Cottage Street, Pawtucket, representing applicant. Also present is Kenneth Topalian, applicant.

 

Mr. McBurney states that this is a transfer of existing license to a new location. This property has been owned by Kenneth Topalian and his father for more than 30 years.

 

Mr. Topalian states that the hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

 

Mr. Topalian states that there will be no auto body work at 65 East Street. All auto body work will remain at 370 Pawtucket Avenue.

 

Mr. Topalian states that the 6 foot high fence will be repaired or replaced. He will be selling approximately 25 to 35 vehicles and has a 5 double bay garage.  He states that there will be no auto parts left outside. This new location will decrease the number of vehicles stored at 370  Pawtucket Avenue.

 

Speaking in opposition is Irene Bernier, 52 East Street. She states she has lived across the street from this location for 45 years.

 

Ms. Bernier states this location will be a mess just like the previous location. She is opposed.

 

Councilor Moran assures Ms. Bernier that the Council will watch this business to make sure this property will be kept clean. The location at Pawtucket Avenue is overcrowded and this new location will help this overcrowding.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN

 

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

 

Communication from Robert M. Froment  to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk. (Stipulation for Regal Auto Body & Radiator Works, Inc.)

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and entered into the record of the hearing:

 

028 & LIC       Communication from Robert M. Froment  to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk. (Stipulation for Regal Auto Body & Radiator Works, Inc.)

 

Mr. Froment’s letter states: “I am not opposed to a used car lot on Plat 6 Lot 617, however I would be opposed to: 1. Any unregistered vehicles kept or parked on the property. 2. There should be no repairs of any vehicles unless they are in the repair garage. 3. There should be no vehicle under repair left outside overnight. 4. There should be no auto body work of any kind to be performed at this location. 5.There should be no auto parts of any kind to be kept on the outside of the building.”

 

There are no other speakers.

 

The hearing is closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hoyas, the following licenses are APPROVED with the following stipulations on a unanimous voice vote:

 

Petition for Auto Repair Shop and Second Hand Shop Licenses (Class A & B: Selling Used Automobiles and Parts) by Regal Auto Body & Radiator Works, Inc. d/b/a Regal Car Care and Collision Center, 65 East Street, Plat 6, Lot 617, (Previously 370-382 Pawtucket Avenue), to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically: Uses automobiles and parts, LIC# 30304 & 40324.

 

STIPULATIONS:

 

1.  No auto body work on premises

2.  Roblin Drive gate entrance shall not to be used after 9:00  p.m. (per zoning decision)

3.  Lights shall be directed away from surrounding residences.

4.  No auto parts shall be left outside in yard

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.

 

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

 

The Clerk is instructed to a send a communication to Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, supporting a “request for proposals” to hire a consultant to conduct an assessment of GIS needs in the city.  The Council has authorized that the necessary steps be taken to begin the RFP process.

 

622 & LIC      Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director, Zoning & Code Enforcement, to Council President John Barry, III, & Council Members.  (Tony & Son’s – 551 Central Avenue) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE, WHICH WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD MARCH 24, 2004, IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:

 

AUTO REPAIR SHOP & SECOND HAND SHOP CLASS B (Parts Only) - Renewal

 

Antonio J. Marques d/b/a Tony & Sons Auto Service, 551 Central Ave. LIC# 30294 & 40311

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Hoyas, the following license is approved WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS:

 

AUTO REPAIR SHOP & SECOND HAND SHOP CLASS B (Parts Only) - Renewal

 

Antonio J. Marques d/b/a Tony & Sons Auto Service, 551 Central Ave. LIC# 30294 & 40311

 

STIPULATIONS:

 

1.  There be no more than 12 vehicles on the premises stored outside overnite, and not more than 16 vehicles during the business hours of operation, including the tow-truck.

2.  No business or customer vehicles to be parked on the street.

3.  Service of vehicles to be conducted indoors.

4.  No outside storage of auto or truck parts, except within the fenced enclosure presently located on the lot.

5.  Vehicles repairs to be conducted only between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 pm.

6.  No vehicles sales allowed.

 

Petition for Auto Repair Shop and Second Hand Shop Licenses (Class A & B: Selling Used Automobiles and Parts) by Patriot Sales & Service, Inc. d/b/a Patriot Truck Sales & Service, 531 Main Street, Plat 53, Lot 611, for the purpose or repairing trucks and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically:  Used trucks and parts, LIC# 30307 & 40328, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:

 

Speaking in favor is Monica Horan, Attorney, 393 Armistice Blvd., Pawtucket, RI, representing applicant. Also present is Rebecca LaDuke, Office Manager at Patriot Sales & Service.

 

Ms. Horan states that this business will take new truck chaises and turn them into tow trucks. The repair portion is mainly to service their customers.

 

There are no other speakers

 

The hearing is closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Wildenhain, the following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

Petition for Auto Repair Shop and Second Hand Shop Licenses (Class A & B: Selling Used Automobiles and Parts) by Patriot Sales & Service, Inc. d/b/a Patriot Truck Sales & Service, 531 Main Street, Plat 53, Lot 611, for the purpose or repairing trucks and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically:  Used trucks and parts, LIC# 30307 & 40328

 

Communication from George L. Kelley, III, Chief of Police, to Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, City Solicitor. (Personal Services Licenses and Business Hours Restricted) is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND IS REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE.

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING REQUEST TO MAKE LITTLEFIELD STREET A ONE-WAY STREET FROM VINE STREET SOUTHERLY TO ARMISTICE BOULEVARD IS APPROVED FOR A FOUR-MONTH TRIAL BASIS ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

553      Petition of homeowners on Littlefield Street requesting a one-way street.

 

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.

 

032      RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CARE OF BURIAL LOT OF JOE MIRANDA.

 

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.

 

588      RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2004 “FAIR HOUSING MONTH”

 

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.

 

588      RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF APRIL 12 TO APRIL 18, 2004 “COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK”

 

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.

 

588      RESOLUTION REGARDING THE HIGH COST OF HEALTH CARE INSURANCE PREMIUMS IN RHODE ISLAND.

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PROPERTY 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.

 

588      RESOLUTION CONVEYING CITY PROPERTY LOCATED ON WHITTIER ROAD TO MANUEL G. & MARIA L. DOSSANTOS.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.

 

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

 

Communication from David Moran, Councilor to Carolyn Tedino, City Councilor, Attleboro, MA (Heavy traffic on Kenyon Avenue).

 

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

 

591      Communication from David Moran, Councilor to Councilor Carolyn Tedino, Attleboro, MA (Heavy traffic on Kenyon Avenue).

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.

 

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

 

The Clerk is instructed to a send a communication to Councilor Carolyn Tedino, Attleboro, MA requesting a status report on Councilor Moran’s letter sent regarding extremely heavy truck traffic on Kenyon Avenue, Pawtucket, RI

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS DENIED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

023      RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ESTABLISH AN EQUIPMENT LEASE RECEIVABLE ON THE CITY’S BALANCE SHEET FOR APPROXIMATELY $125,000 FOR THE PURCHASE/INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING AT DAGGETT FIELD.

 

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.

 

588      RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ESTABLISH AN EQUIPMENT LEASE RECEIVABLE ON THE CITY’S BALANCE SHEET FOR APPROXIMATELY $190,000 FOR THE PURCHASE/INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING AT DAGGETT FIELD.

 

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.

 

588      RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO SETTLE THE TRADE FOR WARRANTS TO COMPLETE THE STOCK POWER TO STATE STREET BANK.

 

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.

 

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2652 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET. (Reclassification of Clerk 1 Parks Division from R01 to R13).

 

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.

 

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2652 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET. (Reclassification of Daggett Farm Attendant from R10 to R26).

 

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.

 

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2652 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET (Reclassification of Junior Accountant C115 from R29 to R33; Reclassification of Fixed Asset Accountant C116 from R29 to R33)

 

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE, RETURNED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WITHOUT A RECOMMENDATION, IS TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES – Councilors Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Moran, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Clemente, and Hoyas.

 

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2652 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET. (Delete: Water Accounts Payable Clerk at R25; Add: Water Finance Assistant at R36)

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE 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.

 

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF SECTION 363-59 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, REGARDING EXEMPTION FOR PROPERTY IN HISTORIC ZONES.

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE 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.

 

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 251 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, DEALING WITH SECONDHAND SHOPS, JUNKYARDS, AND JUNK DEALERS, SPECIFICALLY SECTION 251-2 (B) (Expiration Date)

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE 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.

 

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF SECTION 260-6 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, REGARDING CLASSIFICATION OF SUNDAY SALES LICENSES.  (Classification of Sunday Sales Licenses; hours of operation; fee)

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE 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.

 

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF SECTION 294-4 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996 (Hours of operation within any public park or playground)

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2175 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, ALSO KNOWN AS SECTION 76-01 OF THE PAWTUCKET CODE OF ORDINANCES, 1996, ENTITLED “REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.” (Current Taxes on Leased City Property)

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

 

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

 

Communication from Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., City Solictor – BYOB.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:

 

613      Communication from Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., City Solictor – BYOB.

 

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE SUBMITTED BY THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, IS TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT AND REFERRED BACK TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:

 

AN ORDINANCE REGULATING POSSESSION AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT ESTABLISHMENTS THAT DO NOT HOLD A LIQUOR LICENSE.

 

622 & LIC       Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director, Zoning & Code Enforcement, to Council President John Barry, III, & Council Members.  (The Tool Box – 167 Benefit Street) is READ AND ORDERED FILED

 

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD MARCH 24, 2004, AND IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

SECOND HAND SHOP (Class C – Selling Used Miscellaneous Merchandise) – NEW

 

Joseph Duarte & Sergio Craveiro d/b/a The Tool Box, 167 Benefit Street, LIC# 40326

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HOYAS.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Hoyas, seconded by Councilor Clemente, the following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

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

 

*Charles F. Augenti and Henry Turner d/b/a First Stop Automotive, 624 York Ave. LIC# 30251 & 40263

 

1.  No outside repair work.

2.  No auto body painting.

3.  Limit number of automobiles for sales at five (5).

4.  Try to keep vehicles from parking on sidewalk.

5.  No sales after 7:00 p.m. weekdays.

6.  Saturday hours 9:00 a.m. – 12 Noon.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

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

 

Desmond Menyongai d/b/a Menyongai used furniture, Appliances, and Clothes, 593 Main St. LIC#40300

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

SUNDAY SALES 2nd Class New –

 

Joseph Duarte & Sergio Craveiro d/b/a The Tool Box, 167 Benefit Street, LIC# 20470

 

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

 

ENTERTAINMENT –

 

Petition of St. Raphael Academy for a license to conduct an Alumni Sponsored Spring Gala at 123 Walcott Street, on Saturday, March 24, 2004, from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., LIC# 0230M

 

INTELLIGENCE OFFICE Renewal –

 

Labor Ready Northeast, Inc. d/b/a Labor Ready, 200 Main Street, LIC# K0002

 

POOL TABLE New –

 

Eagle Express Chinese Restaurant Corporation d/b/a R Bar, 852 Newport Avenue, (ONE) LIC# G0064

 

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

 

*A. Caldas Auto Sales and Collision Inc., 616 Weeden St. LIC#30227 #40235

1.  There shall be no parking on any of the sidewalks in the area, specifically on Weeden Street and Samuel Avenue.

Champion Collision and Sales Inc., d/b/a Champion Collision and Sales, 41 Congress St. LIC#30226 #40230

*Edward Chmielinski d/b/a Ed & Sons Auto Repair, 133 Webster St. Unit C-4   LIC#30285 #40301

1.  Hours of Operation 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday

                                       8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Saturday

2.  No outside storage of vehicles or outside repair work.

3.  Towing allowed ONLY during business hours.

4.  No unregistered vehicles on property.

5.  No test-driving in the neighborhood.

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

1.  Close by 6:00 PM.

2.  No bodywork or painting.

3.  Property must be kept clean.

4.  Noise must be kept down.

Corey Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Gansett Auto Sales and Parts, 206 Pine St. LIC#30275 #40288

*Dorman’s Auto Center Inc., 434 Prospect St. LIC# 30259 & 40269

STIPULATION PER ZONING 3/27/01

1.  Open storage of motor vehicles, auto parts, or debris shall not be visible from Prospect Street or the front of the building.

Duffy's Auto Sales Inc., 65 Harris St. LIC#30034 #40033

East Coast Auto Sales & Service Inc., 286 Mineral Spring Ave.  LIC#30037 #40038

*E-Z Auto Sales and Service Inc., 163 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#30142 #40125

1.  No auto bodywork or painting.

FVF Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Tomasso Auto Center, 729 East  Ave. LIC#30045 #40043

*Jack and Son Auto Sales & Service Inc., 1012 Main St. LIC#30216 #40218

1.  Screening to be placed on rear fence and kept completely enclosed.

2.  Sidewalk to be kept clear of debris. 

3.  No cars to be stored in front except when work is completed on them.

4.  No litter, junk or trash to be stored on premises over night.

5.  Autos to be stored in rear of screened area.

*Mario Jimenez d/b/a Fonseca A/S, 263 Dexter St. LIC#30265 #40277

1.  License approved on a 12-month conditional basis.

2.  There shall be a three-month review of the business operation with the neighbors.

3.  The hours of operation shall be as follows:

a.  9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. for auto repair – Monday-Friday

b.  9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. for auto sales-Monday-Friday

c.  10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. for auto sales-Saturdays – No auto repair

d.  No operation on Sundays or Holidays.

4.  Owner shall provide, in writing, off-street parking arrangement with neighbor.  Agreement shall be presented to the City Clerk within 30 days.

5.  No parking on Dexter Street.

6.  Towing allowed during business hours only 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. M-F.  No Saturdays.

7.  Rear of building shall be clear of all vehicles at all times.

8.  No parking on Dexter Court.

9.  No painting or auto bodywork allowed.

10.  Outside premises to be kept clean and free of parts and debris.

11.  No more than 12 vehicles shall be allowed to park in front of property.

12.  The owner of business shall monitor customer parking.

13.  No road testing on Dexter Court

14.  No repair allowed outside.

15.  No motorcycle repairs allowed at any time.

16.  Keep rear doors closed at all times.

*Michael J. Newman d/b/a Grand Avenue Garage, 175 Grand Ave. LIC#30277 #40289

1.  Limit of 10 cars for sale on lot.

2.  Three (3) parking spaces reserved for customers.

3.  Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

4.  No auto repair after 5:00 p.m.

Thomas Palangio and Nicholas D'Amica d/b/a Consumers Auto Sales and Service, 610 Weeden St. LIC#30085 #40070

Pride Hyundai Inc., 20 Division St. LIC#30125 #40108

*Rhode Island Custom Cycles, LLC., 7 Dunnell Ln. #4B LIC#30193 #40190

1.  Hours 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Weekdays

2.  Hours 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Saturdays

3.  CLOSED SUNDAYS

Jim's Auto Sales and Auto Body Works Inc., 1153 Central Ave.  LIC#30099 #40086

Tiki Auto Sales Inc., 772 Main St. LIC#30114 #40101

*Mario Veiga d/b/a Mo Performance, 45 Sharon Ave. LIC#30157 #40144

1.  No work outside garage.

2.  No parking on Sharon Avenue.

3.  Trash & debris will be picked up.

4.  No auto body or spray painting.

*Wheels of Freedom Inc., 483 Main St. LIC#30302 #40322

1.  No outside storage of parts or equipment of any kind.

2.  Dumpster shall be enclosed.

3.  No road testing shall be conducted in any residential neighborhood.

 

AUTO REPAIR SHOP & SECOND HAND SHOP (Class B – Used Auto Parts Only) Renewals –

 

All Roads Corp., d/b/a G & F Automotive, 643 Central Ave. LIC#30179 #40169

B T S Co Inc., d/b/a The Tire & Service Store, 580 Pawtucket Ave.  LIC#30296 #40313

Casey & Son’s Inc., d/b/a C J's Auto Service of Pawtucket, 556 Main St. LIC#30017 #40017

Domenic S. Coccia Jr., d/b/a Main Street Auto Repair, 5 Quincy Ave. LIC#30292 #40309

*Lourenco DoCouto d/b/a Larry's Auto Repair, 519 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#30208 #40205

1.  No painting or auto bodywork.

2.  No parking on Glenwood Avenue.

3.  All work shall be done in building.

4.  No storage of junk cars or parts outside.

*Hi-Output Auto Tuning LLC, 133 Webster St. Unit C-7, LIC#30293 #40310

1.  Hours of operation shall be 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. M-F; 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturdays; No Sundays.

2.  Towing allowed only during operating hours, if necessary.

3.  No outside storage.

4.  No outside repairs.

5.  No test-driving in the neighborhood.

*Pedro C. Lopes d/b/a Pedro’s Auto Repair, 145 Benefit St. LIC#30288 #40305

1.  No painting allowed.

2.  No bodywork allowed.

3.  Dumpster to be enclosed.

Main Street Collision Center Inc., 626 Main St. LIC#30143 #40126

Melkoun Service Center Inc., 252 Cottage St. LIC#30287 #40303

Mel's Auto Clinic Ltd., 1514 Newport Ave. LIC#30072 #40061

Roland & Linda Nadeau d/b/a Oliver’s Auto Body, 21 Buffum St. LIC#30162 #40150

Alan & Keith Perry d/b/a A & E Auto Service, 50 Alden St.  LIC#30286 #40302 

*Sembel Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Goff Gas, 75 Goff Ave. LIC#30244 #40253

1.  Fence or blockade to be put up on Dexter Street side of property on border with neighbor.

2.  Remove phone near Dexter Street.

*Sterry Street Auto Sales Inc., d/b/a Sterry Street Auto Repair, 77 Sterry St. LIC#30280 #40307

1.  Hours of operations shall be Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

2.  No vehicles shall be parked on the street.

3.  Building is to be painted and repaired in a reasonable time.

4.  The only sign is to be painted on the building.

Yankee Auto Electric Inc., 156 Division St. LIC#30291 #40308

 

SECOND HAND SHOP (Class A – Use Automobiles Only) Renewals –

 

Dorman’s Auto Sales & Service Inc., d/b/a Dorman’s Auto Sales Annex, 124 Beverage Hill Ave. LIC#40189

 

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

 

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

 

Ajax Auto Parts Co., d/b/a Cove Metal Company, 160 Grenville St. LIC#40327

George A. Lemieux d/b/a G & M Auto Electric Service, 741 Broadway LIC#40304

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

 

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

 

*Ronald J. Gobin, Jr., d/b/a Ye Ole Stuff, 726 Central Ave. LIC#40270

1.  No merchandise shall be placed on sidewalk.

J & M Mower Inc., d/b/a J & M Mower Sales and Service, 137 Newell Ave. LIC#40227

Margaret M. Lussier d/b/a J & M Antiques & Used Furniture, 386 Central Ave. LIC#40228

Detria Manuel d/b/a Spurtz Growth-Wear, 569 Armistice Blvd. LIC#40295

Paul Moskwa d/b/a American Music Sound and Light, 58 Exchange St. LIC#40139

Omar Ospina d/b/a Cold House Appliances, 21 Broad St. LIC#40198

Mary Siniak, 353 Roosevelt Ave. LIC#40093

Alvin Thurber d/b/a S & A Motors & Equipment Co., 78 Bacon St. LIC#40100

 

AUTO REPAIR SHOP ONLY Renewals –

 

Brake Shop Plus Inc., 72 Exchange St. LIC#30154

Corey Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Wholesale Muffler, 510 Main St.  LIC#30027

International Auto Repair Inc., 544 Smithfield Ave. LIC#30056

Joaquim A. Loureiro d/b/a Loureiro’s Auto Repair, 28 Willard St. LIC#30065

Monro Brake and Muffler, Inc., d/b/a Speedy Auto Service by Monro, 1427 Newport Ave. LIC#30241

Arthur Ogni d/b/a Art's Sunoco Service, 326 Central Ave. LIC#30083

Perry’s Automotive Inc., d/b/a Perry’s Automotive, 45 Alden St. LIC#30260

*Rodamar Inc. d/b/a Meineke Muffler, 36 Newport Ave. LIC#30200

1.  No sale of used parts or auto sales.

Alvin L. Thurber III d/b/a Al's Auto & Truck Repair, 68 Birch  St. LIC#30112

Tiki Auto Sales Inc., d/b/a Tiki Auto Repair, 64 Hilton St. LIC#30113 

 

AUTOMOBILE JUNKYARD Renewals –

 

Ajax Auto Parts Co., d/b/a Cove Metal Company, 160 Grenville St. LIC#30306

RETAIL JUNK LICENSE Renewal –

 

John S. Lussier d/b/a John’s Salvage Company, 32 Wood St. LIC#50001

 

WHOLESALE JUNK LICENSES Renewals –

 

Ajax Auto Parts Co., d/b/a Cove Metal Company, 160 Grenville St. LIC#60001

*J & J Bumpers Inc., d/b/a J & J Bumpers, 10 Dunnell Lane LIC#60005

1.  No storage of bumpers outside of the existing building will be permitted, however the following exceptions will be allowed;

a)  A maximum of 1-3 racks containing up to 225 bumpers may be placed next to the building in the area of the loading dock in the southwest corner of the building until such time as an additional storage until it is approved by the City Council and at which time these racks and bumpers would need to be enclosed in the new storage unit with absolutely no outside storage of bumpers thereafter.

b)  All bumpers must be moved inside the building within 48 hours of delivery.

c)  All bumpers currently stored outside must be removed within 30 days.

2.  Deliveries of bumpers and trash removal will be allowed only during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

3.  No work may be performed outside of the building with the exception of the unloading, sorting and loading of bumpers during normal business hours.

4.  The grounds of the property will be cleaned and maintained and all debris from building renovations, surplus wood, rocks, and unused vehicles and trucks shall be removed within 30 days.

5.  All emissions from the building must be property controlled in accordance with all applicable regulations.

6.  No buildings or structures of any kind may be erected on the property without prior City Council approval. 

 

SUNDAY SALES 1st Class Renewals –

 

Caprichos Antioquinos Bakery, Inc. 173 Lonsdale Avenue, LIC# 20181

Joao M. Cardoso d/b/a Cardoso Fish Market, 76 Slater Street, LIC# 20454

Antonio Gomes & Manny Xavier d/b/a Lima Doce Grocery Store, 550 Weeden Street, LIC# 20407

Jim & Lori, Inc. d/b/a J L Super Stores, 848 Newport Avenue, LIC# 20103

Luzitania Bakery, Inc., 312 Barton Street, LIC# 20449

Pawtucket CVS, Inc. d/b/a CVS Pharmacy #1042, 835 Newport Avenue, LIC# 20436

Pawtucket Plaza CVS, Inc. d/b/a CVS Pharmacy #670, 601 Smithfield Avenue, LIC# 20049

 

SUNDAY SALES 2nd Class Renewal –

 

Colonial Mills, Inc. d/b/a Rug Factory Store, 560 Mineral Spring Avenue, LIC# 20088

 

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

 

Timothy J. Duffy – $84.68

Mark Enander - $1,100.53/$1,136.81

Lawrence E. Feeney - $685.86

David R. Hanson - $2,081.55

Keith A. Kestler, Jr., by V. Edward Formisano, Esq. - $500,000.00

William J. Kilmartin – No Amount Specified – Pending Estimate

Nadeau Corporation, by David P.DeStefano, Esq. - $28,958.10

Harriet Rooser, by Trumbull Financial Services - $1,931.37

 

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.

 

Matthew Andrews - $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.

 

James Carty - $232.28

 

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.

 

Richard Filion - $103.25

 

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.

 

Donna Simmons - $50.00

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

Sait Sado - $723.88/$762.55

 

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:

 

Jose and Ana Garcia by Attorney John N. Calvino Esq.  – No Amount Specified

Emanuel F. Rodrigues by Commerce Insurance - $3540.75

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Hodge the meeting is adjourned at 8:25 P.M.

April 7, 2004 - Regular City Council Session
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