City Council, January 7, 2004
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, January 7, 2004, at 7:04 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 reading of the records of December 18, 2003, is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the *Consent Agenda is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.
*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
** TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Clemente introduces the following communication:
Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, correcting the date of expiration on the appointment of Pamela J. Braman to the Pawtucket Water Supply Board.
Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
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 Pawtucket Water Supply Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD
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.
PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD
Pamela J. Braman, 169 Oakdale Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2006
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 Board of Appeals, FOR CONFIRMATION:
BOARD OF APPEALS
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.
BOARD OF APPEALS
Douglas S. McKinnon, 38 Armistice Boulevard, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2009.
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 City Planning Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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.
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
William A. Nesbitt, Jr. 70 Dunnell Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2008. (To fill the unexpired term of Joseph F. Clifford)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Grebien introduces the following communication:
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 Philip A. Ayoub, President, Board of Directors, Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket, to the Honorable Mayor James E. Doyle, requesting to purchase the currently leased land on School Street for $1.00.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Historic District Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
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.
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Steven J. Ehlbeck, 201 Raleigh Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in February, 2007.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Historic District Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
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.
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Frederick R. Love, 25 Belmont Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires first Monday in February, 2007.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Historic District Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
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.
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Dr. John Worsley, 33 Nottingham Way, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in February, 2007.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Pension Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PENSION BOARD
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.
PENSION BOARD
Paul Keating, 35 Narragansett Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2006.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Pension Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PENSION BOARD
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.
PENSION BOARD
Robert E. Lee, 65 Felsmere Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2006.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Personnel Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PERSONNEL BOARD
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.
PERSONNEL BOARD
Ann-Marie McGee, 155 Benedict Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2009.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Wildenhain introduces the following communication:
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director, Planning & Redevelopment, to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk. (Historic Mill Buildings)
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Hoyas, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director, Planning & Redevelopment, to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk. (Historic Mill Buildings)
Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the City Planning Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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.
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Kathleen A. Magill, 33 Hutchinson Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2009.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Public Library Trustees, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES
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.
PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Mary Ellen Siniak, 150 Liberty Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires the first Monday in January 2007.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Public Library Trustees, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES
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.
PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Rev. Edward G. St. Goddard, 99 Clyde Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2007.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Purchasing Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PURCHASING BOARD
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.
PURCHASING BOARD
Catherine E. Childs, 35 Laurel Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2007.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Pawtucket Water Supply Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD
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.
PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD
William Masuck, 25 Second Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2008.
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.
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.
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director, Planning & Redevelopment, to the Honorable City Council. (Preserve America Program) 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, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Clemente introduces the following communication:
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director, Planning & Redevelopment, to John J. Barry, III, President, Pawtucket City Council. (Main Street Abandonment)
Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Hoyas, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD OCTOBER 22, NOVEMBER 5, 19, DECEMBER 10 AND 18, 2003, AND 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.
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, and Moran.
NOES – Councilors Hoyas and Wildenhain.
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 2701 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, ALSO KNOWN AS SECTION 108 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES” (Establishing Fees for Liquor Licenses)
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE APPROVED:
SUNDAY SALES 2nd Class (NEW) –
Dots, LLC #441, 693 Beverage Hill Avenue, LIC# 20466
VICTUALLING HOUSE 1st Class –
Vibol Prum d/b/a Golden Nime Chow (Transfer from Mark Keany Ly d/b/a Golden Nime Chow) 50 Ann Mary Street, LIC# 00695
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Helder Adao - $875.94/$893.37
Colleen Duffy – No Amount Specified
Jessica A. Estrella - $426.66/$466.57
Maryalyce Lefort - $14.99
Peter Mullen - $66.50
Michael Paiva - $249.36/$210.99
David & Donna Teixeira - $9,004.80/$9,743.76
Normand Thibaudeau – No Amount Specified
Hillary Zysk - $198.84/$216.46
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Eric Mutter Disability Claim
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.
Roberta King, by Travelers Insurance – $1,827.32
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.
Yvette LeBlanc - $615.80
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.
Elaine Balmer - $222.00
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:
Crystal C. Chagnon, by John S. Coughlin, Esq. - $100,000.00
Muriel Chagnon, by John S. Coughlin, Esq. - $25,000.00
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 HOUSING AUTHORITY, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Paula A. McAloon, by Carly Beauvais Iafrate - $50,000.00
PRESIDENT BARRY ASKS THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE FOLLOWING IN THE CITY’S ZONING ORDINANCE :
1. Increase the minimum number of parking spaces per dwelling unit.
2. Increase the minimum size of buildable lots to 75,000 square feet.
3. Consider a design review process.