February 11, 2004 - Regular City Council Session

City Council, February 11, 2004

A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, February 11, 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, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.

Absent – 0.

President Barry presides.

THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:

RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE STRATEGY FOR REDUCING RISKS FROM NATURAL HAZARDS IN PAWTUCKET, RI.

THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 7:01 PM

The reading of the records of January 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:

028 A. Communication from Russell Chateaneuf, Chief Groundwater and Wetlands Protection, to Pawtucket City Clerk. (Insignificant Alteration Permit – Cottage Plaza Associates, LLC – Woodbine Street)

028 B. Communication from Mary E. Morgan, Town Clerk, Town of Richmond, to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk. (Opposing Central Tourism Agency)

592 C. Communication from Edward G. Soares, CD Program Manager, to the Honorable City Council Members. (CDBG – Year 30 Application Packet)

590 F. Communication from His Honor Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Legislation to Amend the New Fees for Liquor Licenses)

611 G. Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to John Barry, President, Pawtucket City Council. (Official Payments Corporation)

1 H. Communication from Rae B. Condon, Esq., to the Honorable John. J. Barry, City Council President. (Housing Court)

7 I. Communication from Pamela M. Marchand, P.E., Chief Engineer, Pawtucket Water Supply Board, to Mayor James E. Doyle. (Transfer of WTP Operations to Earth Tech)

595 J. Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Executive Director, Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency, to the Honorable City Council. (Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency’s Intent to Enter into a Land Disposition Agreement with Bayley Lofts, LLC – Parkin Yarn Mill Building)

028 D. Communication from David Cookson, Loss Prevention Supervisor, Beacon Mutual Insurance Co., to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk. (OSHA Certification) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

028 E. Communication from Ronald R. D’Ambruoso, Administrator, Professional Regulation, RI Department of Labor and Training, to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk. (OSHA Certification) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

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 Pamela M. Marchand, P.E., Chief Engineer, Pawtucket Water Supply Board, forwarding her the communications from Beacon Insurance and Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training regarding the OSHA 10 hour construction safety course.

Communication from His Honor Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Newport Avenue Connector Project) is READ AND ORDERED FILED, and REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE.

623 Communication from Angel S. Garcia, Director of Personnel, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Pawtucket and AFSCME, Local 1012, Council 94) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

Ratification of the Contract between the City of Pawtucket and Rhode Island Council 94, AFSCME Local 1012, for the period beginning July 1, 2003, and ending June 30, 2006, is REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.

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

Communication from Julio Sequeira, Principal, Joseph Jenks Junior High School, to Pawtucket City Council requesting that a field be available to the students for fall sports programs.

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

Communication from Julio Sequeira, Principal, Joseph Jenks Junior High School, to Pawtucket City Council requesting that a field be available to the students for fall sports programs.

Communication from John T. Gannon, Esq., representing Tui Baptista, to President John J. Barry, III, Pawtucket City Council, requesting to purchase city owned property, Plat 51, Lot 212 (Hurley & Willow), and Plat 52, Lot 851 (Grotto & Hurley), 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.

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING REQUEST IS TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

028 Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director, Planning and Redevelopment, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Request of Domenic D’Agostino to purchase land on Grotto Avenue, Plat 51, Lot 212)

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, A PUBLIC HEARING IS SET FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2004, AT 7:00 P.M. TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED SKATEBOARD PARK SITE AT MAX READ ATHLETIC FACILITY.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.

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

The Clerk is instructed to send communication to Dr. Hans W. Dellith, Superintendent of Pawtucket Schools requesting the notice of public hearing for the proposed skateboard park site on Max Read Athletic Facility be distributed to students of Varieur School.

The Clerk is further instructed to send a communication to the students originally involved in the skateboard park proposal.

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

028 Communication from Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, City Solicitor, to the City Council Finance Committee. (Benito Costa – Tax Abatement)

Communication from His Honor Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following appointment as a member of the Juvenile Hearing Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:

JUVENILE HEARING BOARD

589 Donna- Marie Philbert, 442 Pawtucket Avenue, 2^nd Floor, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in December 2006 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle for confirmation, is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:

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

NOES - 0.

JUVENILE HEARING BOARD

Donna- Marie Philbert, 442 Pawtucket Avenue, 2^nd Floor, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in December 2006.

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 JOSE C. NOBRE.

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 STEFAN TAYLOR.

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 ADOPTING THE STRATEGY FOR REDUCING RISKS FROM NATURAL HAZARDS IN PAWTUCKET, RI.

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 CHANGING THE DATES OF THE COUNCIL MEETINGS AS FOLLOWS: THE SECOND COUNCIL MEETINGS IN JULY AND AUGUST, 2004, SHALL BEGIN AT 12 NOON; THE COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 24, 2004, (Thanksgiving Eve) SHALL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2004, AT 7:00 P.M.; AND THE COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 22, 2004, SHALL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2004, AT 5:00 P.M.

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 IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION THAT WOULD EXEMPT FROM ALL TAXATION ALL WATER PIPES OWNED BY THE PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD AND/OR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING DRINKING WATER.

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 IN SUPPORT OF 2004-H 7070, ENTITLED “JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $250,000 FOR THE PAWTUCKET VISITOR CENTER”

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 ABATEMENT OF TAXES ON MOTOR VEHICLES, REAL ESTATE, AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR JULY, AUGUST, AND SEPTEMBER 2003, IN THE SUM OF $193,113.55.

033 Communication from David L. Quinn, II, Tax Assessor, to the Honorable City Council. (Quarterly Tax Abatements for October, November, and December, 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:

033 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ABATEMENT OF TAXES ON MOTOR VEHICLES, REAL ESTATE, AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, AND DECEMBER 2003, IN THE SUM OF $57,706.14.

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. (Increase Uniform Fire Personnel by 2%)

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. (Increase Personnel Director from X15 to X16)

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 2708, SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, ALSO KNOWN AS SECTION 116-27 SECTIONS A & B OF THE PAWTUCKET CODE OF ORDINANCES, 1996, REGARDING DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS. (Delete Number of Cats Restriction)

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

AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE AND LICENSING.

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND A PUBLIC HEARING IS SET FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2004, AT 7:00 P.M. ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2373 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, AND CHAPTER 410 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND, CHANGE IN OFFICIAL ZONING MAP PAGE 50B (Savastano – Mineral Spring Avenue at Power Road – Brooks Pharmacy)

592 Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director, Planning & Redevelopment, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Zoning Ordinance Amendment - Historic District, Parking Requirements, Minimum Square Footage in RM Zone, etc…) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

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

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED “ZONING ORDINANCE” TEXT AND OFFICIAL ZONING MAPS. (Historic District, Parking Requirements, Minimum Square Footage in RM Zone, etc…)

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.

With majority consent of the Council the following motion made by Councilor Clemente, 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 Michael D. Cassidy, Department of Planning & Redevelopment asking if the new construction at Howard Avenue and Cottage Street will be governed under the proposed zoning ordinance amendment, regarding historic district requirements.

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

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)

028 & LIC Communication from Sandra Ashburn, to the Honorable City Council, requesting a change in the corporation and business name of her Auto Repair and Second Hand Shop licenses at 39 Central Avenue, from Paul’s Auto Sales, Inc. d/b/a Sandra Ashburn, to Auto Market Place, Inc. d/b/a Auto Market Place IS READ AND ORDERED FILED AND THE REQUEST TO CHANGE THE BUSINESS NAME FROM PAUL’S AUTO SALES, INC. D/B/A SANDRA ASHBURN TO AUTO MARKET PLACE, INC. D/B/A AUTO MARKET PLACE IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

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

ENTERTAINMENT –

Petition of St. Teresa’s Youth Basketball Program for a license to conduct an adult St. Patrick’s Dance in St. Teresa’s Church Hall, 358 Newport Avenue on Saturday, February 28, 2004, from 6:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., LIC# 0224M

PEDDLER (Renewals) –

William Frank d/b/a Candi Plus, Inc., 53 Lafayette Street, Pawtucket, RI, LIC# 14

DRIVERS: William Frank, 53 Lafayette Street, Pawtucket, RI

David White, 311 Hope Street, Mansfield, MA

Dennis M. Bryan, 53 Lafayette Street, Pawtucket, RI

TO PEDDLE: Balloons & Novelties

LOCATION: All of Pawtucket

Palagi’s 2000, Inc. d/b/a Palagi’s Ice Cream, 55 Bacon Street, Pawtucket, RI, LIC# 4

DRIVER: Alejandro Arteaga, 55 Bacon Street, Pawtucket, RI

TO PEDDLE: Ice Cream

LOCATION: All of Pawtucket

POOL TABLE (Renewals) –

Victoria P. Amaral d/b/a Indian Lounge (Narragansett Cafe) 435 York Ave. & 190 Columbus Ave. (l) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0002

Benefit Street Pub Inc., 433 1/2 Benefit St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0004

Boulevard Billiard Club, 508 Armistice Blvd. (7) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0005

Carousel Sports Lounge Inc., 507 Armistice Blvd. (3) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0030

Community Center of Grupo Amigos Da Terceira Inc., 55 Memorial Drive, (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0051

Corina’s Pub Inc., 584 Smithfield Ave. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0062

Country Lounge Inc., d/b/a Tommy's Lounge, 99 India St. (2) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0009

CV Island, Inc., d/b/a Checkmate Pub Pizza, 1 Garden St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0063

Teodoro & Benvindo DePina d/b/a E. A. Tavern, 4 Grace St. (2) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0057

G & D LLC d/b/a News Cafe, 43 Broad St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0052

Greek Island Inc. d/b/a George’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 109 Newport Ave. (2) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0036

Happy Hour Club, 404 Benefit St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0013

J.A.R Beverage Inc., d/b/a Murray's Pub, 1091 Main St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0033

K.J. Cummings Inc., d/b/a KC’S Tap, 140 Japonica St. (2) Weekdays and Sundays LIC#G0056

Lafayette Social Club Inc, 71 Benefit St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0017

Latin Sports Inc. d/b/a Discotecca 2000, 327 Barton St. (2) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0034

M & S Barbosa Tavern Inc. d/b/a Charlie’s Tavern, (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0048

Leonora R. Marques d/b/a Boulevard Tap, 572 Armistice Blvd. (2) Weekdays LIC#G0038

Provincial Grand Lodge of New England of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, 532 Lonsdale Ave. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0021

Rock's Bar Inc, 684 Prospect St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0020

S & L Inc., d/b/a Cafe Ordway, 3 Ordway St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0022

VICTUALLING HOUSE 1^stClass –

Zong Qing Liu d/b/a Shanghai Buffet, (Transfer from Ru Quin Zhao d/b/a Ocean Inn Chinese Restaurant) 270 Dexter Street, LIC# 00698

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

Carole J. Adamo - $1,110.00

Timothy Canty - $2,125.00

Susan Conley - $675.17/$1,039.05

Josefina & Porfirio Diaz, by Travelers Insurance - $783.38

Laura Lee - $ 287.00

Sharon Marques - $241.90

Douglas McKinnon, by Casco Indemnity Company - $5,240.92

Thomas M. Oakes - $134.50

William Smith - $262.95

William Smith - $94.99

Norman Thibaudeau, by American Commerce Insurance Company - $4,390.30

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.

Linda J. Bachand-Flynn - $599.67

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.

Joanne Ciolli - $48.52

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

Ann Marie Goncalves - $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

Peter Mullen - $66.50

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

Michael Paiva - $210.99

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

Hillary Zysk - $198.84

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:

Colleen Duffy – No Amount Specified

Normand Thibaudeau – No Amount Specified

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:

Maryalyce Lefort - $14.99

David & Donna Teixeira - $9,004.80/$9,743.76

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED – CLAIMANT TO CONTACT THE NEW ENGLAND GAS COMPANY ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

Helder Adao - $875.94/$893.37

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED – CLAIMANT TO CONTACT THE PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

Jessica A. Estrella - $426.66/$466.57

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the meeting is adjourned at 7:40 p.m. in memory of Vincent Duffy, who served as the city’s Deputy Director of Public Works for several years.