City Council, June 23, 2004
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, June 23, 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 and Hoyas.
Absent – Councilors Carr, Moran and Wildenhain.
President Barry presides.
COUNCILOR GREBIEN INTRODUCES THE FOURTH AND FIFTH GRADERS OF VARIEUR SCHOOL UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MUSIC TEACHER, MR. PATRICK DOW – PERFORMING AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL “THE BEST OF PAWTUCKET”.
The reading of the records of June 9, 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:
Communication from Robert M. Bolton, President, Arden Engineering Constructors, LLC to Council President John J. Barry, III and Pawtucket City Council Members. (10-Year Tax Stabilization Request, 505 Narragansett Park Drive) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, CITY PLANNING DIRECTOR and TAX ASSESSOR.
Communication from the Honorable Mayor James E. Doyle to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Request from Progreso Latino, Inc. for $5000 in support of Progreso Latino Economic Development Center) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Dr. Hans W. Dellith, Superintendent of Pawtucket School Department and the Pawtucket School Committee regarding the Councils final agreement to designate Jenks Jr. High School as the location for a skateboard park in the City. The project would include the rehabilitation and replacement of basketball courts as part of the development of the skateboard park at the school. The Council would like a response by July 1, 2004.
COUNCILOR HOYAS LEAVES THE CHAMBERS AT 7:45 PM
Petition for an Auto Repair Shop License by D & R Automotives, LLC (Previously Belanger & Son Auto Repair Inc) 21 Slade Street, Tax Assessors Plat 10 Lot 895, to keep a shop for repairing automobiles LIC#30308 which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is Paulo Rodrigues, 11 Hart Pond Drive, North Smithfield, RI
Mr. Rodrigues states that he has been in the auto repair business since 1987 and has a lot of experience.
He states that the hours of operation will be Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. These hours will be the same as the previous owner.
Speaking in opposition is Annette Connors, 144 Tweed Street, Pawtucket, RI
Ms. Connors states her property boarders this business, and since the previous owner has been gone, it has been quiet.
She states that this business is very noisy, when in operation, which could be up to ten hours a day.
She states that she is concerned about the car motors running, and the fumes.
She states that the small garage in the rear of this business abuts her property and is in disrepair. The fence along the rear of the property is rotted and an eyesore, as well.
Ms. Connors asks the Council to deny this Auto Repair Shop license.
Councilor Grebien states that this business has been there for many years and is operating under a permitted use.
Mr. Rodrigues states that he will cooperate and fix the property.
There are no other speakers.
The hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following petition for license is LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for an Auto Repair Shop License by D & R Automotives, LLC (Previously Belanger & Son Auto Repair Inc) 21 Slade Street, Tax Assessors Plat 10 Lot 895, to keep a shop for repairing automobiles LIC#30308
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Bray, 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 inspect 21 Slade Street, for any code violations regarding the condition of this property, including the small garage and stockade fence which is in disrepair.
The Council is further requesting the determination of how many cars can be parked on the lot at any one time.
A response is requested before the July 7, 2004, meeting of the City Council.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Bray on behalf of President John J. Barry, III, seconded by Councilor Grebien, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael Tamburro, President of Pawtucket Red Sox regarding the performance of the 4th and 5th grade students from Varieur School who performed before the City Council and request that he consider having them perform during the “All Star Game” activities.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT FOR RIVERFRONT COMMISSION - One member-term to expire first Monday in June 2005, is taken up:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Clemente the name of Louis Soares, 18 Chestnut Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860 is placed in nomination to serve as a member of the Riverfront Commission, term to expire the first Monday in June 2005.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Clemente, the nominations are closed.
RIVERFRONT COMMISSION
LOUIS SOARES, 18 CHESTNUT STREET, PAWTUCKET, RI 02860 IS ELECTED TO SERVE ON THE RIVERFRONT COMMISSION – term to expire first Monday in June 2005, on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Clemente, Grebien, and Hodge.
NOES - 0.
John Baxter, 96 Brewster Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term expires the first Monday in June 2006
Miriam Plitt, 44 Cooke Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term expires the first Monday in June 2007
Kathie F. Wheaton, 641 East Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term expires the first Monday in June 2007
John J. Barry, III, 118 Division Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860
Term expires the first Monday in June 2007.
Donald R. Grebien, 101 Vine Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861.
Term expires the first Monday in June 2005.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Clemente, Grebien, and Hodge.
NOES - 0.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE PROPERTY DISPOSITION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND DIVISION STREET HOTEL, LLC.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE FOR SECOND PASSAGE IS 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), AS AMENDED
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following stipulation to the above entitled ordinance:
Signed agreement of Joseph and Diane Drazek by their Attorney John T. Gannon and Anna Slefkin Trust by its Attorney Michael Sendley, regarding the following modification:
1. To prohibit buses of any kind from being stored or parked overnight at this location.
2. Outside storage of commercial vehicles over ¾ ton shall be limited to one (1) such vehicle per tenant. The total not to exceed 10 vehicles.
3. All other authorized uses in an MB Zone as advertised shall be allowed.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Clemente, the following stipulation is APPROVED and made part of the Ordinance on a unanimous voice vote:
Signed agreement of Joseph and Diane Drazek by their Attorney John T. Gannon and Anna Slefkin Trust by its Attorney Michael Sendley, regarding the following modification:
1. To prohibit buses of any kind from being stored or parked overnight at this location.
2. Outside storage of commercial vehicles over ¾ ton shall be limited to one (1) such vehicle per tenant. The total not to exceed 10 vehicles.
3. All other authorized uses in an MB Zone as advertised shall be allowed.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE SECOND TIME AND PASSED WITH THE STIPULATIONS AS STATED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Clemente, Grebien, and Hodge.
NOES - 0.
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, Clemente, Grebien, and Hodge.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 388 OF THE PAWTUCKET CODE OF ORDINANCES, 1996, SPECIFICALLY ARTICLE X ENTITLED “GENERAL PARKING REGULATIONS.” (Street Cleaning)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Clemente, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to John E. Carney, Director of Public Works requesting that he or his designee attend the Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 7, 2004, to answer concerns on the street cleaning ordinance.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Clemente introduces the following communication:
Communication from Connie Testa, 54 Terrace Avenue, to Councilor Clemente requesting an adjustment to her taxes due to error in billing for garage.
Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Hodge is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael E. Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor and John E. Carney, Director of Public Works requesting innovative ideas that they might have, to curb the excessive speeding on Power Road, particularly in the vicinity of Oakdale and Anderton Avenues.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to George L. Kelley, III, Chief of Police regarding the number of accidents caused by speeding on Power Road, particularly in the vicinity of Oakdale and Anderton Avenues. The Council is asking that he provide strict, immediate enforcement of speeding regulations during all three shifts.
Communication from Angel S. Garcia, Director of Personnel to the Honorable John J. Barry, III, President and the Pawtucket City Council. (Salary Increase for Unclassified Non-Union Employees) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
THE FOLLOWING LICENSES WERE LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD JUNE 9, 2004, AND ARE WITHDRAWN PER APPLICANT:
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 CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following communication:
Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement to Council President John Barry, III and Council Members (385 East Avenue Howard Baskin license, outstanding $2000.00 fine).
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by the Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Grebien, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Howard Baskin d/b/a East Avenue Auto Repair regarding the refund on the withdrawn license, informing him that all fines must be paid in order for license fees to be refunded.
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition of RI Preservation & Heritage Commission Sub-Committee Pokanoket/Wampanoag Federation to conduct a Annual Pow-Wow at Slater Park, on Saturday and Sunday October 16, and 17, 2004 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. LIC#0244M
PEDDLER (New) –
Maria & Alberto Andrade, 83 Fenner Street, Pawtucket, RI LIC#85
DRIVERS: Maria Andrade, 83 Fenner Street, Pawtucket, RI
Alberto Andrade, 83 Fenner Street, Pawtucket, RI
TO PEDDLE: Seafood
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
PIN BALL & AMUSEMENT DEVICES (Renewals) –
Boulevard Billiard Club, 508 1/2 Armistice Blvd. (FIVE) LIC#70008
Eagle Express Chinese Restaurant Corporation, d/b/a/ R Bar, 852 Newport Ave. (TWO) LIC#70057
Pawtucket Lodge No.920, Benevolent And Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, 27 Exchange St. (ONE) LIC#70043
George Thurber d/b/a George’s Games & Music, 101 Main St. (FORTY) LIC#70054
GAME ROOM (Renewals) -
Boulevard Billiard Club, 508 1/2 Armistice Blvd. LIC#80002
George Thurber d/b/a George’s Games & Music, 101 Main St. LIC#80001
PRIVATE DETECTIVE (Renewals) –
Richard P. Angelo d/b/a Colonial Investigative Group, 255 Main St. LIC#90171
Thomas J. Anter, 151 Lowden St. LIC#90182
Mark H. Brouwer d/b/a M. Brouwer, 255 Main St. LIC#90165
Terrence M. Burgess, 40 Capwell Ave. LIC#90184
Nicky J. Fernandes, 155 Pleasant St. LIC#90179
David MacLean, 393 Armistice Blvd. LIC#90164
Mauro Della Selva, 38 Mabel St. LIC#90181
Daniel A. Silveira, 29 Dunnell Lane, LIC#90176
PUBLIC LAUNDRY (Renewals) –
Rufus and Selinah Ajayi d/b/a The Washing Well Laundromat, 906 Main St. LIC#A0058
Belisle's Coin Laundry Inc., 660 Broadway LIC#A0063
Helene A. Bergeron d/b/a Helene’s Laundramat, 280 Dexter St. LIC#A0064
Budz Suds Incorporated d/b/a Budz Suds Laundromat, 611 Smithfield Ave. LIC#A0051
Manisha Chowdhary d/b/a R & M Laundromat, 530 Broadway, LIC#A0070
Nou X. Her & Mai F. Her d/b/a Bubble Wash Laundromat, 472 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#A0069
George & Libie Leonard d/b/a Stanley Systems Cleaners & Mr. USA, 224 East Ave. LIC#A0017
Lonsdale Super Wash Inc., 459 Lonsdale Ave. LIC#A0071
New England Linen Supply Inc., 20 Rhode Island Ave. LIC#A0021
Linda M. Roselli d/b/a Coin-Op, 504 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#A0053
Royal Cleaners Inc. d/b/a Royal Cleaners, 639 Cottage St. LIC#A0045
Oladipo Solola d/b/a Langley's Laundry, 265 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#A0043
*THE FOLLOWING BONDS ARE APPROVED, SURETIES NAMED ARE ACCEPTED:
PRIVATE DETECTIVE –
Richard Angelo d/b/a/ Colonial Investigative Group, Surety – Travelers Casualty & Surety Company of America
Mark H. Brouwer, Surety – National Grange Mutual Insurance Company
Terrence M. Burgess, Surety - National Grange Mutual Insurance Company
Nicky J. Fernandes, Surety – Western Surety Company
David MacLean, Surety – Western Surety Company
Mauro Della Selva, Surety – Western Surety Company
Daniel A. Silveira, Surety – Western Surety Company
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Philadelphia Insurance by O’Brien & Hennessy Group - $7972.00
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Bray introduces the following communication on behalf of Council President John J. Barry, III:
Communication from George H. Babcok, 124 Denver Street, to Council President John Barry, III. (Multi-family houses with unprotected parking areas.)
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, on behalf of Council President John J. Barry, III, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
028 Communication from George H. Babcok, 124 Denver Street, to Council President John Barry, III. (Multi-family houses with unprotected parking areas.)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Bray on behalf of President John J. Barry, III, seconded by Councilor Grebien, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Ronald F. Travers, Director, Zoning and Code Enforcement asking him for his recommendation as to what can be done to help with the multi-family houses with unprotected parking areas.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Bray on behalf of President John J. Barry, III, seconded by Councilor Grebien, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Director of the Department of Administration regarding the condition of the state owned property under the Rte. 95 underpass, from Water Street back to the River in Pawtucket.
This letter is being sent as a result of a letter that was forwarded to Council President Barry from Bill and Frank Toole.
Upon motion by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Hodge the meeting is adjourned at 8:25 P.M.