City Council, January 5, 2005
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, January 5, 2005, at 7:00 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 COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 8:00 P.M.
The reading of the records of December 16, 2004, is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Bray, the *Consent Agenda is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.
*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Moran, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to John E. Carney, Director of Public Works and Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., City Solicitor regarding structural changes to the homes at 9 and 15 Wasaga Road. A response is requested in time January 19, 2005, City Council meeting.
Petition for Second Hand Shop by Northeast Management Inc., d/b/a Blockbuster Video, 295 Armistice Boulevard, Tax Assessor’s Plat 27, Lot 906, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically: used videos, DVDs & games, LIC#40336, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is Donna Beland, 29 Kinsman Street, Cumberland, RI.
Ms. Beland states that she is the District Manager in the Rhode Island area, and needs this license in order to sell used videos, DVDs & games.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Clemente, the following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for Second Hand Shop by Northeast Management Inc., d/b/a Blockbuster Video, 753 Mineral Spring Avenue, Tax Assessor’s Plat 48, Lot 629, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically: used videos, DVDs & games, LIC#40337, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is Donna Beland, 29 Kinsman Street, Cumberland, RI.
Ms. Beland states that she is the District Manager in the Rhode Island area, and needs this license in order to sell used videos, DVDs & games.
There are no other speakers
The Hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Vitali, the following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
THE ELECTION OF A COUNCIL MEMBER TO SERVE ON THE PURCHASING BOARD, terms expires first Monday in January 2007, is taken up:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.
Upon motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded by Councilor Clemente, the name of Paul J. Wildenhain is placed in nomination as a council member to serve on the Purchasing Board.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Clemente, the nominations are closed.
Paul J. Wildenhain is elected as the Council Member to serve on the Purchasing Board. Term expires the first Monday in January 2007, on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE ELECTION OF A COUNCIL MEMBER TO SERVE ON THE WATER SUPPLY BOARD, term expires first Monday in January 2007, is taken up:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Clemente, the name of Thomas E. Hodge is placed in nomination as a council member to serve on the Water Supply Board.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Carr, the nominations are closed.
Thomas E. Hodge is elected as the Council Member to serve on the Water Supply Board. Term expires the first Monday in January 2007, on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
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 Mayor Kevin J. Dumas of Attleboro, MA requesting an update regarding negotiations with Mr. Case and the problems in nearby Pawtucket neighborhoods caused by trucks using Mr. Case’s property. A response is requested in time for the January 19, 2005, City Council meeting.
COUNCILOR CLEMENTE LEAVES THE CHAMBER AT 8:10 P.M.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Barry introduces the following communication:
Communication from Attorney Joseph A. Keough, Jr. to the Honorable Pawtucket City Council regarding Pawtucket Water Supply Board’s use of barbed wire fencing.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
PRESIDENT GREBIEN IS REQUESTED TO SCHEDULE AN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS SECURITY ISSUES RELATED TO THE PWSB USE OF BARBED WIRE FENCING.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Barry introduces the following communication:
Communication from Richard H. Godfrey, Jr. Executive Director for Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation to City Council President John J. Barry, III. (Supporting the Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency plan to acquire the Pawtucket/Central Falls Train Station and site)
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
BOARD OF APPEALS
(As Second Alternate)
John P. Asermely, 34 Hutchinson Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2010, 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 Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
BOARD OF APPEALS
(As Second Alternate)
John P. Asermely, 34 Hutchinson Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2010
BOARD OF APPEALS
M. George Carvalho, 15 Lyon Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2010 is 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 Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
BOARD OF APPEALS
M. George Carvalho, 15 Lyon Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2010.
COUNCILOR CLEMENTE RETURN TO THE CHAMBER AT 8:15 P.M.
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Gerald Quinn, 54 Chaplin Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2010 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 Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Gerald Quinn, 54 Chaplin Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2010.
PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES
M. Frances Campbell, 515 Walcott Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2008, 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 Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES
M. Frances Campbell, 515 Walcott Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2008.
PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Hector M. Munoz, 59 Lupine Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2008, 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 Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Hector M. Munoz, 59 Lupine Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2008.
PURCHASING BOARD
Charles Abdelahad, 300 Broadway, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2008, 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 Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
PURCHASING BOARD
Charles Abdelahad, 300 Broadway, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2008.
WATER SUPPLY BOARD
Donald R. Barbeau, 32 Felsmere Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2009, 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 Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
WATER SUPPLY BOARD
Donald R. Barbeau, 32 Felsmere Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2009.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Clemente, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Hodge.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, A PUBLIC HEARING IS SET FOR JANUARY 19, 2005, AT 7:00 P.M. ON THE FOLLOWING, ON A VOICE VOTE:
COUNCILOR VITALI ABSTAINS BASED ON HIS STATEMENT THAT THIS IS “FAMILY OWNED PROPERTY” IS READ AND ORDERED FILED
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2373 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, AND CHAPTER 410, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND, 1996. CHANGE IN OFFICIAL ZONING MAP PAGE 43B (Pawtucket/Central Falls Train Station)
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE 1st Class
Rock’s Bar Incorporated (Transfer from Town Lounge Inc.) 451 Prospect St., LIC#10094
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
PEDDLER (Renewals) –
Maria Andrade, 83 Fenner Street, Pawtucket, RI, LIC#85
TO PEDDLE: Seafood
DRIVER: Maria Andrade, 83 Fenner Street, Pawtucket, RI
LOCATION: All Streets in Pawtucket
Celestino V. Couto, 274 California Avenue, Providence, RI, LIC#61
TO PEDDLE: Seafood
DRIVER: Celestino V. Couto, 274 California Avenue, Providence, RI
LOCATION: All Streets in Pawtucket
Norman E. Benoit Jr., d/b/a Norm Catering, 15 Surrey Drive, Johnston, RI, LIC#16
TO PEDDLE: Food
DRIVER: Norman E. Benoit Jr., 15 Surrey Drive, Johnston, RI
LOCATION: All Streets in Pawtucket
Victor Iannitti, 21 George Street, Pawtucket, RI, LIC#5
TO PEDDLE: Fruit & Produce
DRIVER: Victor Iannitti, 21 George Street, Pawtucket, RI
LOCATION: All Streets in Pawtucket
Frank Ribezzo, 62 West River Parkway, North Providence, RI, LIC#8
TO PEDDLE: Food
DRIVER: Frank Ribezzo, 62 West River Parkway, North Providence, RI
LOCATION: All Streets in Pawtucket
William J. Ricci, 40 Nottingham Drive, Hope, RI, LIC#79
DRIVER: William J. Ricci, 40 Nottingham Drive, Hope, RI
TO PEDDLE: Food
LOCATION: All Streets in Pawtucket
Joao C. Soares, 162 Ohio Avenue, Providence, RI, LIC#2
DRIVER: Joao C. Soares, 162 Ohio Avenue, Providence, RI
TO PEDDLE: Fish & Seafood
LOCATION: Weeden & Conant Streets
Sheng Yang, 3362 Kingstown Road, West Kingstown, RI, LIC#74
TO PEDDLE: Chinese & Asian Foods
DRIVER: Sheng Yang, 3362 Kingstown Road, West Kingstown, RI
LOCATION: All Streets in Pawtucket
SUNDAY SALES (First Class)
Rosa M. Diaz d/b/a Xander’s Grocery Store, (Previously Agha A. Khan d/b/a 3 Star Convenience Store) 31 Trenton St. LIC#20483
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Linda Evans-Green - $1782.82/1914.69
Laidlaw Education Service - $204.50
Maria Ortiz by Attorney Robert V. Russo - $50,000.00
Metlife Auto & Home - $1427.07
PRESIDENT GREBIEN SUBMITS TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE RECORD, THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES FOR 2005 – 2006
| ANIMAL CONTROL COMMITTEE | LICENSE COMMITTEE |
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| Chair Paul J. Wildenhain | Chair Thomas E. Hodge |
| Mary E. Bray | David Clemente |
| Robert E. Carr | Albert J. Vitali, Jr. |
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| CEMETERIES COMMITTEE | ORDINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| Chair Thomas E. Hodge | Chair David P. Moran |
| Robert E. Carr | Thomas E. Hodge |
| Mary E. Bray | Albert J. Vitali, Jr. |
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| CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE | PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE |
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| Chair Robert E. Carr | Chair Mary E. Bray |
| David Clemente | Paul J. Wildenhain |
| John J. Barry, III | David Clemente |
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| CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS | RECREATION COMMITTEE |
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| Chair John J. Barry, III | Chair Albert J. Vitali, Jr |
| David Clemente | Mary E. Bray |
| Albert J. Vitali, Jr. | David P. Moran |
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| ENERGY COMMITTEE | SNOW REMOVAL COMMITTEE |
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| Chair John J. Barry, III | Chair David Clemente |
| Paul J. Wildenhain | Robert E. Carr |
| David P. Moran | John J. Barry, III |
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| ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE | PARKS COMMISSION SUB COMMITTEE |
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| Chair Mary E. Bray | Chair Robert E. Carr |
| John J. Barry, III | Thomas E. Hodge |
| Thomas E. Hodge | Albert J. Vitali, Jr. |
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| FINANCE COMMITTEE | |
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| Chair David Clemente | |
| David P. Moran | |
| Mary E. Bray | |
AD HOC COMMITTEES
| ABANDONED PROPERTIES | SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION/DARE FUND |
| Chair Mary E. Bray | Chair Paul J. Wildenhain |
| Albert J. Vitali, Jr. | Mary E. Bray |
| David Clemente | David P. Moran |
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| AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE | SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION TASK FORCE |
| Robert E. Carr | |
| 4 Members of the Public Sector | Paul J. Wildenhain will be the |
| | City Council Representative |
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| TAX TREATY COMMITTEE | |
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| Chair Robert E. Carr | |
| David P. Moran | |
| Thomas E. Hodge | |
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Vitali the meeting is adjourned at 8:50 p.m.