City Council, June 9, 2004
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, June 9, 2004, at 7:35 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilor Carr
President Barry presides.
The reading of the records of May 19, May 25, June 2, 2004, 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:
THE COUNCIL RECESSES AT 7:36 P.M. TO CONVENE AS THE PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 7:42 P.M.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Grebien, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., City Solicitor asking if the city can legally shut down access to Colvin Street in South Attleboro, MA, for trucks using from Julian and Snow Streets in Pawtucket.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Grebien, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to George L. Kelley, III, Chief of Police, requesting radar patrols on Kenyon Avenue in the vicinity of Snow and Julian Streets.
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 Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., City Solicitor; Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment; and John E. Carney, Director of Public Works, to determine who the appropriate person would be to contact the city of South Attleboro to research Colvin Street; i.e. thru street, a paper street, or a private road.
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 Ronald F. Travers, Director, Zoning and Code Enforcement, requesting that he make an observation of the property owned by Case Construction on Colvin Street in South Attleboro, MA, on the following issues:
1. Does the excavation site on the corner of Snow Street and Colvin Street, in South Attleboro, MA, which is used to store construction materials, appear to be a potential safety issue?
2. Does there appear to be any environmental issues?
3. Does the backfill appear to be contaminated?
4. Should any state agencies be notified?
Communication from the Honorable Mayor James E. Doyle to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Request from the American Red Cross for financial support in the amount of $8000.00) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
COUNCILOR MORAN LEAVES THE CHAMBERS AT 7:50 P.M.
Communication from Michael Yarbrough, Supervisor, Narragansett Electric to Pawtucket City Council Members, submitting a petition for the setting of N.E.C.O. pole on Roosevelt Avenue, is READ AND ORDERED FILED and APPROVED PENDING THE APPROVAL OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Grebien, introduces the following communication:
Communication from John E. Carney, Director of Public Works to Councilor Grebien, Chairman of the Properties Committee, regarding the O’Brien Field being used by Jenks Jr. High Soccer Team.
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 John E. Carney, Director of Public Works to Councilor Grebien, Chairman of the Properties Committee regarding the O’Brien Field being used by Jenks Jr. High Soccer Team.
RIVERFRONT COMMISSION
Morris Nathanson, 163 Exchange Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term expires the First Monday in June, 2005.
Janice McHale, 20 Maryland Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term expires the First Monday in June, 2005.
Bob Billington, Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, 171 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term expires the First Monday in June, 2006.
Elizabeth Girard, Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, 111 Brewster Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term expires the First Monday in June, 2006
Jeanne Zavada, Slater Mill Historic Site, 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term expires the First Monday in June, 2007.
Jim Hoyt, Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket, One Moeller Place, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term expires the First Monday in June, 2007.
Matt Kierstead, 22 Rosewood Street #3F, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term expires the First Monday in June, 2007.
Richard Kazarian, 9 Montgomery Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term expires the First Monday in June, 2007.
The following nominations submitted by His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle for confirmation, are CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
RIVERFRONT COMMISSION
Morris Nathanson, 163 Exchange Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term expires the First Monday in June, 2005.
Janice McHale, 20 Maryland Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term expires the First Monday in June, 2005.
Bob Billington, Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, 171 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term expires the First Monday in June, 2006.
Elizabeth Girard, Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, 111 Brewster Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term expires the First Monday in June, 2006
Jeanne Zavada, Slater Mill Historic Site, 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term expires the First Monday in June, 2007.
Jim Hoyt, Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket, One Moeller Place, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term expires the First Monday in June, 2007.
Matt Kierstead, 22 Rosewood Street #3F, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term expires the First Monday in June, 2007.
Richard Kazarian, 9 Montgomery Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term expires the First Monday in June, 2007.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS FOR RIVERFRONT COMMISSION, (FIVE MEMBERS PLUS ONE COUNCIL MEMBER) PENDING MAYOR’S CONFIRMATION IS TAKEN UP:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the following appointment is LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:
RIVERFRONT COMMISSION
One member term to expire first Monday in June 2005
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HOYAS.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hoyas, seconded by Councilor Grebien the name of John Baxter, 96 Brewster Street is placed in nomination to serve as a member of the Riverfront Commission, term to expire the first Monday in June 2006.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HOYAS.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hoyas, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the nominations are closed.
RIVERFRONT COMMISSION
JOHN BAXTER, 96 BREWSTER STREET IS ELECTED TO SERVE ON THE RIVERFRONT COMMISSION – term to expire first Monday in June 2006, on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the name of Miriam Plitt, 44 Cooke Street, is placed in nomination to serve as a member of the Riverfront Commission - term to expire the first Monday in June 2007.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Hodge the name of Kathie Wheaton, 641 East Avenue, is placed in nomination to serve as a member of the Riverfront Commission – term to expire the first Monday in June 2007.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Hodge the name of John J. Barry, III, 118 Division Street, is placed in nomination to serve as a member of the Riverfront Commission – term to expire the first Monday in June 2007.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the nominations are closed.
RIVERFRONT COMMISSION
MIRIAM PLITT, 44 COOK STREET, KATHIE WHEATON, 641 EAST AVENUE, JOHN J. BARRY, III, 118 DIVISION STREET are elected to serve on the Riverfront Commission – term to expire the first Monday in June 2007, on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, on behalf of Council President Barry, seconded by Councilor Hodge the name of Councilor Donald R. Grebien is placed in nomination as the Council Member to serve on the Riverfront Commission, term to expire the first Monday in June 2005.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the nominations are closed.
RIVERFRONT COMMISSION
COUNCILOR DONALD R. GREBIEN, 101 VINE STREET, IS ELECTED TO SERVE AS THE COUNCIL MEMBER OF THE RIVERFRONT COMMISSION - term expiring the first Monday in June 2005 on a roll call vote as follows.
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, A PUBLIC HEARING IS SET FOR JULY 7, 2004 AT 7:00 P.M. ON THE FOLLOWING REQUEST:
Communication from Manuel Dutra, to President John J. Barry, III (Request for Abandonment of a portion of Whirlaway Place Right of Way adjacent to Plat 41A Lot 250)
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE FORM OF AMENDED SECTION 125 CAFETERIA PLAN EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2004 (Health Benefit Co-Payment)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HOYAS.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hoyas, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to John E. Carney, Director of Public Works, regarding restoring the water faucet in the picnic area at Slater Park, which was recently turned off.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
COUNCILOR MORAN RETURNS TO THE CHAMBER AT 8:04 P.M.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Bray, 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, 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, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Wildenhain introduces the following communication:
Communication from Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., Assistant City Solicitor to the Honorable John J. Barry, III, (Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Joseph and Diane Drazak).
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WHICH WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD MAY 19, 2004, IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2373 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 410, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND, 1996. (CHANGE IN OFFICIAL ZONING MAP PAGE 20B-JOSEPH & DIANE DRAZEK - Central Avenue, Sabin Street and Prince Street)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Wildenhain introduces the following amendment to the above entitled ordinance:
Add the following:
Section 3. Notwithstanding the specific uses allowed in Section 2 above, the area shall not be used for the overnight parking or storage of buses of any kind. The area shall not be allowed to accommodate the outside parking or storage of more than one (1) commercial vehicle, with a weight of over ¾ ton, per tenant, and the area shall not be allowed to accommodate the outside parking or storage of more than a total of ten (10) commercial vehicles with a weight of over ¾ ton.
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following amendment is APPROVED on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Add the following:
Section 3. Notwithstanding the specific uses allowed in Section 2 above, the area shall not be used for the overnight parking or storage of buses of any kind. The area shall not be allowed to accommodate the outside parking or storage of more than one (1) commercial vehicle, with a weight of over ¾ ton, per tenant, and the area shall not be allowed to accommodate the outside parking or storage of more than a total of ten (10) commercial vehicles with a weight of over ¾ ton.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AS AMENDED AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2373 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 410, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND, 1996. (CHANGE IN OFFICIAL ZONING MAP PAGE 20B-JOSEPH & DIANE DRAZEK - Central Avenue, Sabin Street and Prince Street), AS AMENDED.
COUNCILOR HODGE SUBMITS, FOR THE RECORD, HIS SPEAKING POINTS FROM THE PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 8, 2004, AS WELL AS A COMMUNICATION FROM PAMELA M. MARCHAND, P.E. CHIEF ENGINEER, PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD, REGARDING EARTH TECH’S WRITTEN TEST REPORT OF SITE CONDITIONS FOR THE PAWTUCKET REGIONAL WATER TREATMENT FACILITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS.
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 388 OF THE PAWTUCKET CODE OF ORDINANCES, 1996, SPECIFICALLY ARTICLE X ENTITLED “GENERAL PARKING REGULATIONS.” (Street Cleaning)
THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE IS TAKEN UP:
PEDDLER:
Michael A. Girard, d/b/a Mickey G’s Clamshack, 5 Avon Avenue, Cumberland, RI LIC.#81
DRIVERS: Michael A. Girard, 5 Avon Avenue, Cumberland, RI
Kristen Lefebvre, PO Box Main Street, Albion, RI
Raymond Glassey, 180 Cady Street, Woonsocket, RI
TO PEDDLE: Seafood
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket, Private Property 140 South Bend Street
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HOYAS.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hoyas, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following license is APPROVED with the following amendment:
PEDDLER:
Michael A. Girard, d/b/a Mickey G’s Clamshack, 5 Avon Avenue, Cumberland, RI LIC.#81
DRIVERS: Michael A. Girard, 5 Avon Avenue, Cumberland, RI
Kristen Lefebvre, PO Box Main Street, Albion, RI
Raymond Glassey, 180 Cady Street, Woonsocket, RI
TO PEDDLE: Seafood
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket - Streets Only, Private Property 140 South Bend Street
THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AUTO REPAIR SHOP & SECOND HAND SHOP CLASS B (Parts Only) -
*Howard Baskin d/b/a East Avenue Auto Repair, 385 East Ave. LIC#30283 #40297
1. Hours of Operation 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday
2. No storage of tools, parts, or related items on the exterior of the building.
3. No unregistered vehicles on property.
4. No more than three (3) registered vehicles stored outside the building.
5. No vehicles waiting for repair or pick-up to be parked on Patt Street.
6. Stockade fence to be erected as a buffer in the rear of the property by July 1, 2003.
THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition of St. Anthony’s Church Holy Spirit Society for a license to conduct Animal Auction at 25 Forest Avenue, on Sunday, August 22, 2004 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. LIC#0236M
Petition of The German/American Cultural Society of Rhode Island for a license to conduct a Singing Competition and Outdoor Picnic at 78 Carter Avenue, on June 27, 2004 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (indoors) and 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (outdoors). LIC#0239M
Petition of Fidjos Didjabraba for a license to conduct a Festival at parking lot of 682 Roosevelt Avenue, on Saturday, June 19, 2004, from 9:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., Sunday; and September 5, 2004, from 9:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. LIC#0262M
Petition of Church of the Assumption for a license to conduct an Annual Church Festival at 97 Walcott Street on Church Grounds, on Friday, August 20, 2004 from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.; Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.; and on Sunday, August 22, 2004 from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. LIC#0261M
AUTO REPAIR SHOP & SECOND HAND SHOP CLASS B (Parts Only) –
Kenneth R. Carosi d/b/a Broadway Collision Center, 519 Broadway, LIC#30284 #40299
AUTO REPAIR SHOP ONLY -
Richard L. Audette d/b/a A & S Wheel and Brake, 514 Broadway LIC#30010
SECOND HAND SHOP (CLASS C - USED Miscellaneous Merchandise) -
Blackstone Valley Chapter Rhode Island Association for Retarded Citizens (RIARC) d/b/a New to You, 541 Armistice Blvd. LIC#40226
*Tina Polion d/b/a Tina’s Trinkets and Treasures, 172 Armistice Blvd., LIC#40259
a. Signage must be approved and in compliance with Zoning regulations.
b. No lighted signage allowed.
Tuxedo’s By Merian Inc., 214 Broadway, LIC#40254
PEDDLERS (Renewals) –
Andrew Jordan, 64 Harold Street, Riverside, RI, LIC. #77
DRIVER: Andrew Jordan, 64 Harold Street, Riverside, RI
TO PEDDLE: Cotton candy, peanuts, snaps, party poppy’s etc.
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
Desano Refreshment Inc., d/b/a Pawtucket Del’s, 446 Central Avenue, Pawtucket RI, LIC.#66
DRIVER: Ryan Michael Sukaskas, 431 Greenville Avenue, Johnston, RI
TO PEDDLE: Lemonade
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
PIN BALL & AMUSEMENT DEVICES (Renewals) –
1537 Corp d/b/a M Spumoni & Family, 1537 Newport Ave. (ONE) LIC#70002
John J. Bateman d/b/a Spring Lake Arcade, 25 Andrew Ferland Way (Lynch Arena)(ONE) LIC#70058
Benefit Street Pub Inc., 433 Benefit St. (ONE) LIC#70049
Carousel Sports Lounge Inc. 507 Armistice Blvd. (TWO) LIC#70029
Celtic Pub Inc. d/b/a Celtic Pub, 755 Broadway & 5 Columbine Ave. (TWO) LIC#70012
Clube Social Portugues Inc., 131 School St. (ONE) LIC#70013
Elias Dernikos d/b/a City Line Pizza & Restaurant, 594 Pawtucket Ave. (ONE) LIC#70014
Duffin's Pub Inc., 215 Division St. (TWO) LIC#70015
Four Corners Building Association of Post No. 2339 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Incorporated, 178 Columbus Ave. (ONE) LIC#70050
G & J Bar & Grille Inc. d/b/a Vet’s Bar & Grille, 623 Central Ave. (TWO) LIC#70044
Greek Island Inc. d/b/a George's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 109 Newport Ave. (TWO) LIC#70039
Jimmy’s Bar & Grill, Inc., 605 Broadway, (ONE) LIC#70056
K.J. Cummings Inc., d/b/a KC’S Tap, 140 Japonica St. (FOUR) LIC#70042
Leonora R. Marques d/b/a Boulevard Tap, 572 Armistice Blvd. (TWO) LIC#70040
M and S Barbosa Tavern Inc. d/b/a Charlie's Tavern, 185 Dexter St. (ONE) LIC#70024
Provincial Grand Lodge of New England of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, 532 Lonsdale Ave. (TWO) LIC#70030
S & L Inc. d/b/a Cafe Ordway, 3 Ordway St. (ONE) LIC#70031
Town Lounge Inc., 451 Prospect St. (TWO) LIC#70036
SIGN BOARD PERMIT (New) -
Kim Tillinghast, d/b/a/Good Stuff Clothing, 630 Central Avenue, (1) LIC#N0013
Scottie’s Auto Sales Inc., 262 Central Avenue, (2) LIC#N0014
SUNDAY SALES 1st Class –
Rabia Inc., d/b/a Pawtucket Food Mart, (transfer from Manzoor Ahmad d/b/a Pawtucket Food Mart), 755 Mineral Spring Avenue, Pawtucket, RI LIC#20476
Tim Hortons New England Inc. d/b/a Tim Hortons New England, (transfer from Bess Eaton Donut Flour Co. Inc., d/b/a Bess Eaton Donuts of Newport Avenue), 1242 Newport Avenue, LIC#20477
VICTUALLING HOUSE 1st Class –
Rabia Inc., d/b/a Pawtucket Food Mart, (transfer from Manzoor Ahmad d/b/a Pawtucket Food Mart), 755 Mineral Spring Avenue, Pawtucket, RI LIC#00708
Tim Hortons New England Inc. d/b/a Tim Hortons New England, (transfer from Bess Eaton Donut Flour Co. Inc., d/b/a Bess Eaton Donuts of Newport Avenue,) 1242 Newport Avenue, LIC#00709 OPEN 24-HOURS
THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Denise and Marcelino Coelho $50,000.00
Julie Connor - $447.99-$472.47
Angela Conte - $40.00
Cheryl Demers - $151.87
Sarah Johannes - $956.31/992.21
Carlota Santaigo - $235.11
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, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Louis Drozd, Jr. - $3555.07 (auto)
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, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Dennis Kane - $1601.41
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, Clemente, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
George Tager - $66.50
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:
Jodi Ditroia - No Amount Specified
Louis Drozd, Jr. - No Amount Specified (personal injury)
Dianne L. Polseno, by Nationwide Mutual Insurance - $1925.89
John and Anita Russell, by John M. Verdecchia, Esq. - No Amount Specified
John C. Silva, by Met Life Auto & Home Insurance - No Amount Specified
Pamela Viomontes, by Michael W. Murphy, Esq. - No Amount Specified
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
William J. Kilmartin - $650.00/$1250.00
Dustin LaBree - 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:
Margaret Allinson - $110.89
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED – CLAIMANT TO CONTACT THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Victor Sales - $278.00
Upon motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Hodge the meeting is adjourned at 8:47 P.M. in memory of 1st Ward Committeeman Al Sequin