City Council, August 11, 2004
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, August 11, 2004, at 7:03 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
Absent – 0.
President Barry presides.
President Barry introduces Carlos Baptista, Boy Scout Troup 76 – Woodlawn and Jonathan Lemay, Boy Scout Troup 1 – Fairlawn, who are working on their merit badge for Citizenship in the Community.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET (ZONING ORDINANCE) TEXT AND OFFICAL ZONING MAPS (Historic District, Parking Requirements Minimum Square Footage in RM Zone, etc.)
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 7:25 P.M.
The reading of the records of July 21, 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:
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Petition for Second Hand Shop license (Class C – Selling used miscellaneous merchandise) by Marie Fortune, d/b/a Fortune’s Store, 130 Broad Street, Assessors Plat 44, Lot 591, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used clothing and furniture, LIC #40333, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is Marie Fortune, 155 Unit Street, Providence, RI.
Councilor Clemente asks if there will be any items on the sidewalk?
Ms. Fortune states that there will be no items on the sidewalk.
There are no other speakers.
The hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following license is APPROVED with the following stipulation on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for Second Hand Shop license (Class C – Selling used miscellaneous merchandise) by Marie Fortune, d/b/a Fortune’s Store, 130 Broad Street, Assessors Plat 44, Lot 591, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used clothing and furniture, LIC #40333.
STIPULATION
No selling or displaying any items on sidewalk.
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 send a communication to the Honorable Kevin J. Dumas, Mayor of Attleboro concerning on-going problems with trucks, which are stored at Case Construction Company in Attleboro.
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 send a communication to the Honorable James E. Doyle asking for his intervention in scheduling a meeting with Attleboro officials to reach a compromise over the situation on Kenyon Avenue, Snow Street, Julian Street and Colvin Street.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE A PUBLIC HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2004, AT 7:00 P.M. ON THE FOLLOWING REQUEST.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING REQUEST IS DENIED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Bray, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to the applicant stating that future requests for funding be submitted during the month of March, in order to be considered during the budget process.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING REQUEST IS DENIED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Bray, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to the applicant stating that future requests for funding be submitted during the month of March, in order to be considered during the budget process.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING REQUEST IS DENIED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE::
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Bray, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to the applicant stating that future requests for funding be submitted during the month of March, in order to be considered during the budget process.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING REQUEST IS DENIED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Bray, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to the applicant stating that future requests for funding be submitted during the month of March, in order to be considered during the budget process.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING REQUEST IS DENIED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Bray, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to the applicant stating that future requests for funding be submitted during the month of March, in order to be considered during the budget process.
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.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING IS PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, and Wildenhain.
NOES – Councilor Moran.
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.
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, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES – Councilor Hodge.
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.
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.
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.
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 Wildenhain.
NOES – Councilor Moran.
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 Wildenhain.
NOES – Councilor Moran.
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.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE, CHAIRMAN OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE.
With majority consent of the Councilor, Councilor Hodge, introduces the following resolution.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Bray, upon recommendation of the Ordinance 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.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE WHICH WAS LAID ON THE TABLE ON JULY 7, 2004, IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
PEDDLER (New) –
John L. Cassino d/b/a Cassino’s Catering, 16 Atwood Avenue, North Providence, LIC# 88
TO PEDDLE: Hot & Cold Food, Drinks, & Snacks, Etc.
DRIVER: John L. Cassino, 16 Atwood Avenue, North Providence, RI
LOCATION: All Streets in Pawtucket
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE – 1st Class
Petition of Tropical Vibes Corporation d/b/a/ Tropical Vibes, (Transfer from Barros and Brito Restaurant Inc. d/b/a/ Mindelo Restaurant) 17 Exchange Street, LIC. #00711
THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT -
Petition of Bethel International Ministries for a license to conduct a Religious Service at 300 Barton Street (C-Town Supermarket) on Friday, August 20, 2004 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. LIC. #0351M
Petition of Clube Social Portugues for a license to conduct an Annual Picnic and Festival (Live Music and Traditional Food) at 131 School Street (Parking Lot) on Friday, August 20, 2004, from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.; Saturday, August 21, 2004, from 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.; and Sunday, August 22, 2004, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. LIC. #0248M
Petition of Convergence Pawtucket Committee for a license to conduct an Arts Festival in Various Locations (See Attached) on September 10 through September 26, 2004. LIC. #0267M
Petition of New Life Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ for a license to a conduct A Field Day at John Street Playground on Saturday, August 21, 2004, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. LIC. #0247M
Petition of Sacred Heart Church for a license to conduct a Holy Spirit Parish Feast and Animal Auction at 38 Park Street on Friday, September 17, 2004, from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.; Saturday, September 18, 2004, from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Sunday, September 19, 2004, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. also an Animal Auction on Saturday, September 18, 2004, at 7:00 p.m.; LIC. #0263M
FLEA MARKET (Renewals) –
Jean B. Vitali d/b/a A & B Corporation, 360 Broad Street, LIC. #J0001
SIGN BOARD PERMIT (Renewals) –
Joseph Saggal d/b/a Broadway Pizza, 511 Broadway, LIC. #N0004
Kim Tillinghast d/b/a Good Stuff Clothing, 630 Central Avenue, LIC. #N0013
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HOYAS.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hoyas, seconded by Councilor Hodge the following license is LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:
ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE -
Petition of Community Center of Grupo Amigos Da Terceira Inc. for a license to conduct an Annual St. Vincent DePaul Feast at 55 Memorial Drive, on:
Outside Events – Monday, September 6, 2004, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Friday, September 10, 2004, from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.; Saturday, September 11, 2004, from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.; and Sunday, September 12, 2004, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Inside Events – Tuesday, September 7, 2004, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Wednesday, September 8, 2004, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and Thursday, September 9, 2004, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. LIC. #0266M
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Grupo Amigos Daterceira Inc. requesting that they contact Councilor Hoyas to set up a meeting with the neighbors and representatives of the club to discuss their request for an entertainment license.
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Thomas Antunes $285.25/337.90
Matthew Podzon/Arbella Mutual Ins. $813.95
Ben Keomorokot $187.25
Khamsay Keomorokot $252.89
Christine Polion/Tina’s Trinkets & Treasurers $8803.00
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.
Lee Esckilsen - $235.00
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.
Patricia and Michael Gaffney - $157.34
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.
Adriana Jardim - $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.
Hector Portillo - $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.
Jayne Rainville - $450.24
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.
Marie-Berthe Tanguay - $75.70
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE DENIED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Tara Elmore - $211.00
Gail Pardi - $21.96
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:
Basil Holdings – No Amount Specified.
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 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Isolina Fernandes, Individually and as Mother of Kelton Dias – No Amount Specified
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain the meeting is adjourned at 8:32 P.M.