City Council, April 21, 2004
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, April 21, 2004, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, and Wildenhain
Absent – Councilors Hoyas and Moran
President Barry presides.
COUNCILOR HOYAS ARRIVES AT 7:01 P.M.
The reading of the records of April 7, 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.
*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
591 A. Communication from John J. Barry, III, President, Pawtucket City Council to Mr. Everett Dunn, School Committee. (Proposed skateboard park) *Sent to all School Committee Members.
622 B. Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director, Zoning and Code Enforcement to Council President John Barry III and Council Members. (Vacant/Abandon Housing Report)
028 C. Communication from John P. O’Brien, Secretary, State Planning Council to Pawtucket City Council Members. (Public Notice – Amendment to the Transportation Improvement Program)
028 D. Communication from Mary E. Morgan, Town Clerk, Town of Richmond, to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk. (Support for Resolution entitled “An Act Relating to Alcoholic Beverages – Licenses)
028 E. Communication from Peter D. Cohen, Director, Government Affairs for Amtrak to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk. (Fence bordering Amtrak’s Right-of-Way at 56 Dickens St.)
028 F. Communication from Robert B. Holt, Community Executive Development, American Cancer Society to Honorable John J. Barry, III (Relay for Life June 4-5 at McCoy Stadium)
028 G. Communication from Lorraine A. Derois, CMC, Barrington Town Clerk to Pawtucket City Council (Support for the 2004 Open Space and Recreation Bond)
Communication from John and Maria Alves to Councilor Grebien and Pawtucket City Council Members requesting to obtain city owned property at West Avenue and Pearl St. Plat 54 Lot 872 is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, LEGAL DEPARTMENT, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD, AND UTILITY COMPANIES.
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 Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
032 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CARE OF BURIAL LOT OF LAURA GIBAU.
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 Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
032 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CARE OF BURIAL LOT OF DODEI OBASE-UKPONG.
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 Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
032 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CARE OF BURIAL LOT OF ADELAIDA MORALES.
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 Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
032 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CARE OF BURIAL LOT OF JULIAN VAZQUEZ.
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 Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
032 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CARE OF BURIAL LOT OF LIA MONTEIRO.
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 Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
588 RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING TOLMAN HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY TEAM FOR WINNING THEIR SECOND CONSECUTIVE “MET C” DIVISION STATE HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP.
COUNCILOR MORAN ARRIVES AT 7:06 P.M.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following communication:
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment to Pawtucket City Council Members. (Proposed Zoning Ordinance Changes – Site Plan Review)
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE.
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment to Pawtucket City Council Members. (Proposed Zoning Ordinance Changes – Site Plan Review)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Clemente, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Raymond M. Gannon, Chairman, Zoning Board of Appeals, requesting that the Board of Appeals place a moratorium on the issuance of variances on the following requests:
1. Increase in number of units on existing buildings.
2. Building on undersized lots, with disregard for setback requirements
3. Dwelling units that do not have enough parking spaces.
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, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
330 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).
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, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
330 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).
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following communication:
Communication from Pamela M. Marchand, P.E. Chief Engineer, Pawtucket Water Supply Board to Councilor David Moran. (Information Regarding the W. Walsh Company use of the Colvin St., Attleboro Yard)
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
7 Communication from Pamela M. Marchand, P.E. Chief Engineer, Pawtucket Water Supply Board to Councilor David Moran. (Information Regarding the W. Walsh Company use of the Colvin St., Attleboro Yard)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to John Galligan, Superintendent for W. Walsh Company acknowledging his awareness of the concerns of neighbors in the vicinity of Colvin Street, regarding improper vehicle speeds, yard damage and excessive noise in the morning hours, and asking cooperation in lessening the neighbors concerns during the project period.
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, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
330 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 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, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
330 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.
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, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
330 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)
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, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
330 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)
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, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
330 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 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.
330 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)
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING JJAM SPORTS INC., A/K/A LA CABANA SPORTS BAR AND NIGHT CLUB, 141 RESERVOIR AVENUE, LINCOLN, RI, ASSESSOR’S PLAT 6, LOT 374, TO TIE INTO THE PAWTUCKET SEWER SYSTEM AT RESERVOIR AVENUE.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND A PUBLIC HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 19, 2004, AT 7:00 P.M. ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2372 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 410, THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND, 1996. (Change in Official Zoning Map Page 20B – Joseph and Diane Drazek – Sabin Street)
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
PEDDLER New –
Rocco B. Africo, 12 Verdi Street, North Providence, Rhode Island, LIC. #80
TO PEDDLE: Lemonade
DRIVER: Rocco B. Africo, 12 Verdi Street, North Providence, Rhode Island
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
SIGN BOARD PERMIT New –
Robert M. Carbone d/b/a Pawtucket Pawn Brokers, 261 Main St. LIC#N0012
SUNDAY SALES LICENSES (First Class) Renewals -
Pedro G. Alves d/b/a Alves Fish Market, 593 Weeden St. LIC#20438
Central Avenue Bakery Inc., 679 Central Ave. LIC#20020
Yassin Eide d/b/a Broadway Market, 399 Broadway, LIC#20431
M S G Inc., d/b/a M & M Market, 364 Benefit St. LIC#20457
Stop & Shop Super Market Co., 675 Beverage Hill Ave. LIC#20067
Thrifty Store Inc., d/b/a J and L Superstores, 562 Broadway LIC#20227
SUNDAY SALES LICENSES (Second Class) New -
Mother’s Little Helper LLC, 580 Newport Avenue, LIC#20473
SUNDAY SALES LICENSES (Second Class) Renewals -
BK House of Cigars, Inc., 530 Broadway, LIC#20432
*U-Haul Company of Rhode Island Inc., d/b/a U-Haul Center of Pawtucket, 2 Lonsdale Ave. LIC#20360
1. Repair of U-Haul Vehicles only.
2. No auto body work.
3. No spray painting.
4. All repair work shall be conducted inside garage area.
5. No used auto parts or junk shall be stored outside.
6. Shall adhere to current zoning regulations for landscaping of parking lots.
7. No auto repair work on Sundays.
8. Schedule a meeting with the neighbors on Hayward Street within 6-8 weeks to review operation of business.
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES (Class A & B -Selling used automobiles and parts) Renewals -
*U-Haul Company of Rhode Island Inc., d/b/a U-Haul Center of Pawtucket, 2 Lonsdale Ave. LIC#30246 #40257
1. Repair of U-Haul Vehicles only.
2. No auto body work.
3. No spray painting.
4. All repair work shall be conducted inside garage area.
5. No used auto parts or junk shall be stored outside.
6. Shall adhere to current zoning regulations for landscaping of parking lots.
7. No auto repair work on Sundays.
8. Schedule a meeting with the neighbors on Hayward Street within 6-8 weeks to review operation of business.
SECOND HAND SHOP (Class A - Used Automobiles & Auto Parts) Renewal -
Leer’s Auto Sales, Inc., 276 Beverage Hill Ave. LIC#40284
SECOND HAND SHOP (Class C - Used Miscellaneous Merchandise) Renewal -
Mother’s Little Helper LLC, 580 Newport Ave. LIC#40318
AUTO REPAIR SHOP ONLY Renewals -
Leer’s Auto Body, Inc., 276 Beverage Hill Ave. LIC#30272
James E. Martins d/b/a In ‘N Out Preventive Maintenance Specialist, 1438 Newport Ave. LIC#30269
Frank P. Paine d/b/a Paine's Texaco Station, 344 Armistice Blvd. LIC#30084
VICTUALLING HOUSE (First Class) –
DALE, Corporation d/b/a Dots Dairy Bar & Grill (Anthony Volante d/b/a Dot’s Dairy Bar), 1476 Newport Avenue LIC#00703
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Robert Kosowski - $240.85
Inna Mordukhovich - $264.67/$344.81
George Tager - $66.50
Jeremy Marcoux - $450.00/$767.25
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, on behalf of Council President Barry, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island, suggesting that rather than sending mail to council members individual homes, mail be sent to the City Clerk, in one envelope, for distribution to the council members, as a cost saving suggestion.
Upon motion made by Council Bray, seconded by Councilor Grebien the meeting is adjourned at 7:25 P.M.