February 9, 2005 - Regular City Council Session

City Council, February 9, 2005

A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, February 9, 2005, at 7:05 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.

Present – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain

Absent – 0.

President Grebien presides.

The reading of the records of January 19, 2005, is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.

Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the *Consent Agenda is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.

*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:

061 A. Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Statement of Estimated, Realized and Unrealized Revenues for the Fiscal Period July 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004)

647 B. Communication from Luke Mandle, Two Ton Inc., 49 Montgomery Street to Donald R. Grebien, City Council President. (Reject the Rezoning of the Pawtucket/Central Falls Train Station)

647 C. Communication from Joe O’Hearn, 20 Marbury Avenue to Donald R. Grebien, City Council President and John J. Barry, III, Councilman. (Support for Saving the Pawtucket/Central Falls Train Station)

647 D. Communication from Gwen Kangis to Donald R. Grebien, City Council President. (Support for Saving the Pawtucket/Central Falls Train Station)

7 E. Communication from the Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket. (Revolving Fund – Project Payment Requisition Form)

7 F. Communication from the Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket. (Statement)

7 G. Communication from the Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket. (Construction Fund Draw Schedule Analysis)

589 H. Communication from His Honor Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Reappointments of Directors)

624 I. Communication from Joseph Roque to the Pawtucket City Council. (Emergency Purchase Authorizations – August, November and December)

592 J. Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Applications for Transportation Improvement Program - TIP)

592 K. Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Funding for Skateboard Park)

028 L. Communication from Barton Street Neighborhood Association to David Moran, Chairperson. (Pawtucket/Central Falls Train Station – Depot Project)

647 M. Communication from Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., City Solicitor to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk. (Eminent Domain – Pawtucket/Central Falls Train Station)

Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk. (6 Month Variances) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

Communication from Mayor James E. Doyle to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Request from Common Threads for Funding of the Annual Conference of Cape Verdean Communities in America) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Secretary to City Planning Commission to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Proposed Lease for Property on Roosevelt Avenue – Dog Park) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE and ANIMAL CONTROL COMMITTEE.

Communication from Angel S. Garcia, Director of Personnel to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Collective Bargaining Agreement Contract - Pawtucket Fire Fighters) is READ AND ORDERED FILED

Ratification of Contract Between the City of Pawtucket and the Pawtucket Fire Fighters Independent Union for a Period Beginning July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2007 is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

ELECTION OF CITY OFFICERS. (2 year terms) ARE TAKEN UP:

SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR Barry.

Upon motion by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Clemente, the name of Edward B. Medeiros, is placed in nomination to serve as the Sealer of Weights and Measures.

Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Clemente, the nominations for the Sealer of Weights and Measures are closed.

EDWARD B. MEDEIROS IS ELECTED SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES, on a roll call vote, as follows:

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

NOES - 0.

CITY SERGEANT

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI

Upon motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Entire City Council, the name of Albertino Lourenco, is placed in nomination to serve as the City Sergeant.

Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the nominations for the City Sergeant are closed.

ALBERTINO LOURENCO IS ELECTED CITY SERGEANT, on a roll call vote, as follows:

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

NOES - 0.

JUDGE OF PROBATE

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.

Upon motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded by Councilor Vitali, the name of Cristine McBurney, is placed in nomination to serve as the Judge of Probate.

Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the nominations for the Judge of Probate are closed.

CRISTINE MCBURNEY IS ELECTED JUDGE OF PROBATE, on a roll call vote, as follows:

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

NOES - 0.

The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:

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

NOES - 0.

588 RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MICHAEL CONNOLLY AND THE STUDENTS OF SHEA HIGH SCHOOL FOR THEIR ENTHUSIASM AND ASSISTANCE IN “GETTING OUT THE VOTE” IN THE 2004 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:

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

NOES - 0.

588 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CARE OF BURIAL LOT OF JOYCE BEATRICE MOORE

The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:

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

NOES - 0.

588 RESOLUTION CHANGING THE DATES OF THE COUNCIL MEETINGS AS FOLLOWS: THE SECOND COUNCIL MEETINGS IN JULY AND AUGUST, 2005, SHALL BEGIN AT 12 NOON; THE COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2005, (Thanksgiving Eve) SHALL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2005, AT 6:00 P.M.; AND THE COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2005, SHALL BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.

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

Communication from Al Anjos, President of Pride Hyundai, 20 Division Street to City Council Members. (Request Permission to Rent the Former Pierce Chevrolet Property on Division Street)

Upon motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE.

Communication from Al Anjos, President of Pride Hyundai, 20 Division Street to City Council Members. (Request Permission to Rent the Former Pierce Chevrolet Property on Division Street)

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.

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

Communication from Richard Sugerman, President, Providence Metallizing Co., Inc., 51 Fairlawn Avenue to the Honorable City Council. (Abandonment of Fairlawn Avenue)

Upon motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE.

Communication from Richard Sugerman, President, Providence Metallizing Co., Inc., 51 Fairlawn Avenue to the Honorable City Council. (Abandonment of Fairlawn Avenue)

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.

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

Communication from Paul C. Mowrey, President of the Preservation Society of Pawtucket to the Donald Grebien, President. (Preservation Society of Pawtucket Resolution Regarding the Pawtucket/Central Falls Railroad Station)

Upon motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded by Councilor Clemente, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

647 Communication from Paul C. Mowrey, President of the Preservation Society of Pawtucket to the Donald Grebien, President. (Preservation Society of Pawtucket Resolution Regarding the Pawtucket/Central Falls Railroad Station)

THE FOLLOW RESOLUTION SUBMITTED BY THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL, IS TAKEN UP:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH OMNIPOINT HOLDINGS, INC. FOR AN ANTENNA SITE AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 240 GROTTO AVENUE.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.

Upon motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following resolution is LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH OMNIPOINT HOLDINGS, INC. FOR AN ANTENNA SITE AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 240 GROTTO AVENUE.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

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

Communication from Councilor Thomas E. Hodge to the Honorable Donald Grebien, President. (Request to table and consider changing the make-up of the new Ad-Hoc Council Committee)

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:

591 Communication from Councilor Thomas E. Hodge to the Honorable Donald Grebien, President. (Request to table and consider changing the make-up of the new Ad-Hoc Council Committee)

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

AN ORDINANCE REGULATING POSSESSION AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT ESTABLISHMENTS THAT DO NOT HOLD A LIQUOR LICENSE.

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS TAKEN UP:

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, 1996. CHANGE IN OFFICIAL ZONING MAP PAGE 43B (Pawtucket/Central Falls Train Station)

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.

Upon motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following ordinance is LAID ON THE TABLE UNTIL AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING IS HELD REGARDING THE ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (Eminent Domain issues).

COUNCILOR VITALI RECUSES HIMSELF FROM DISCUSSION AND VOTING ON THE ZONING CHANGE - PAWTUCKET/CENTRAL FALLS TRAIN STATION BASED ON HIS STATEMENT THAT THIS IS A “FAMILY INTEREST” AT 7:45 P.M. (REPORT FILED)

THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2005, AT 6:00 P.M.

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTERS 1810, 1845, 1853, 1899, 1933, 2007, 2037, 2114, 2262, 2496, 2511, AND 2547 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 14 TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, AMENDING SAID PLAN BY ADDING THERETO PROVISIONS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AREAS FOR PROJECT NO. P-CDA-XXX (SEE EXHIBIT A)

Communication from Angel S. Garcia, Director of Personnel to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Amend Pay Ordinance Chapter 2754 – Pawtucket Fire Fighters Contract) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2754 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET. (Increase Pawtucket Fire Fighters Independent Union)

THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

BINGO New -

Colombian American Cultural Society of Central Falls, 602 Smithfield Avenue, (*Candilejas Corp., d/b/a/ Candilejas Café & Lounge), Sundays from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM LIC#C0026

STIPULATIONS:

a. Entertainment allowed 2 days per week on Fridays and Saturdays.

b. Detail police officer on Friday and Saturday evenings.

c. Back doors are to be kept closed at all times.

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

ENTERTAINMENT –

Petition of St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee for a license to conduct a Post Parade Party at 175 Main Street, Visitor’s Center, on March 5, 2005, from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. LIC. #0279M

PEDDLERS New – (February 13 and 14, 2005)

Christine A Geddis, 369 Vine Street, Pawtucket, RI, LIC#89

TO PEDDLER: Roses and Vases etc.

LOCATION: St. Theresa’s Church, 358 Newport Avenue

PEDDLERS Renewals -

Mustafa M. Lynch, 228 Cranston Street, Providence, RI, LIC#11

DRIVERS: Mustafa M. Lynch, 78 Georgia Avenue, Providence, RI

Jennifer Smith, 220 Cranston Street, Providence, RI

TO PEDDLER: Stuffed Animals, Toys & Gifts

LOCATION: All of Pawtucket

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

DRIVERS: Alejandro Arteaga, 237 Suffolk Avenue, Pawtucket RI.

TO PEDDLE: Ice Cream

LOCATION: All of Pawtucket

POOL TABLE Renewals -

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

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

Elias Dernikos d/b/a City Line Pizza & Restaurant, 594 Pawtucket Ave. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0011

Eagel Express Chinese Restaurant Corporation d/b/a R Bar, 852 Newport Ave. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0064

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

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

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

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

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, 451 Prospect St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0065

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

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

Lilian Adams by Commerce Insurance - $2810.81

Sidney Clifford - $649.95

Alberto Goncalves - $1613.00

Filomena Lambert - $1124.85/$1319.50

Michael Pappas by Attorney John T. Longo - $20,000.00

William J. Ricci by Attorney Dennis H. Ricci – No Amount Specified

Carmen Salazar - $599.00/$685.00

David Silverman – 293.00

Diane Wildgoose - $716.21

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 Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.

NOES - 0.

Germaine Boucher, by Metlife Auto & Home - $1427.07

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 Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.

NOES - 0.

Paul Cherniawski - $65.00

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 Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.

NOES - 0.

Linda Evans-Green - $1782.82

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 Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.

NOES - 0.

Jewett City Pharmacy - $1239.75

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 Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.

NOES - 0.

Martin Killian - $2322.03

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 Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0

Laidlaw Education Service - $204.50

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 Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0

Sangeeta Singh - $901.42

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 Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.

NOES - 0.

Michael Sinotte - $965.00

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 Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0

Wendi Torres - $150.00

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 Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0

Michelle Villa by Allstate Insurance - $2327.44

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:

Maria Ortiz by Attorney Robert V. Russo - $50,000.00

Pawtucket Transfer Operations, LLC - $10,000,000.00

Estate of Jerome A. Stanley by Attorney Robert B Mann - $2,000,000.00

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT – CLAIMANT TO CONTACT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

Elizabeth Abbott - $192.30/$207.00

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT – CLAIMANTS TO CONTACT THE PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

Fred Costa - $210.99

Karen Tweedly - $117.45/$124.94

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:

Carlos Fernandez - $1798.97/$2023.12

PRESIDENT GREBIEN SUBMITS THE FOLLOWING AD HOC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS FOR THE RECORD

Councilor David Clemente, Chair

Councilor Albert Vitali

Councilor Robert E. Carr

Robert Andrade, President

Pawtucket Credit Union

1200 Central Avenue

Pawtucket, RI 02861

John T. Gannon, Esq.

McCorry & Gannon

6 Hyde Street

Pawtucket, RI 0821

Mrs. Ranne P. Warner

10 Exchange Court

Pawtucket, RI 02860

Barney Heath, Assistant Director

Department of Planning & Development

175 Main Street

Pawtucket, RI 02860

Mr. Lenny L. Lopes

501 Bailey Lofts

Pawtucket, RI 02860

Mr. Tony Pires

29 Arland Drive

Pawtucket, RI 02861

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded by Councilor Clemente, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., City Solicitor requesting that she review sections §351-20 and §351-21 of the Code of Ordinances, regarding snow and ice removal from sidewalks. A response is requested in time February 23, 2005, City Council meeting.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.

With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Barry introduces the following Resolution:

RESOLUTION WISHING COUNCILOR THOMAS E. HODGE A HAPPY 60^TH BIRTHDAY.

Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following resolution is Read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:

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

NOES - 0.

RESOLUTION WISHING COUNCILOR THOMAS E. HODGE A HAPPY 60^TH BIRTHDAY.

Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Vitali the meeting is adjourned at 8:00 p.m.