City Council, June 22, 2005
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, June 22, 2005, at 8:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilor Carr.
President Grebien presides.
The reading of the records of June 8, 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:
The SHOW CAUSE HEARING regarding Hi-Output Auto Tuning, LLC, 133 Webster St. LIC#30293 is taken up:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Moran the Show Cause Hearing on the following license is LAID ON THE TABLE and rescheduled until July 6, 2005, on an unanimous voice vote:
AUTO REPAIR SHOP & SECOND HAND SHOP CLASS B (Selling Used Automobile Parts) –
Hi-Output Auto Tuning, LLC, 133 Webster St. LIC#30293
1. Hours of operation shall be 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m, M-F;
2. Towing allowed only during operating hours, if necessary.
3. No outside storage
4. No outside repairs.
5. No test driving in the neighborhood.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITAIL.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vitali, 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 requesting a traffic study and a recommendation on lowering current speed limit of 25 MPH to 15 MPH on Paulhus Court.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Moran, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Jeffrey Willis, Deputy Director of Coastal Resources Management Council informing Coastal Resources Management Council the reappointment of the 4th District Councilor John J. Barry, III to serve as an alternate, as well as, Councilor-at-Large Robert Carr, as an alternate to serve if the 4th district Councilor is unavailable.
Communication from Pamela M. Marchand, P.E. Chief Engineer, Pawtucket Water Supply Board to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk, information on Hydrant Fees is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Barry introduces the following communication.
General Obligation Bonds:
| BIDDER | AMOUNT | TIC | PREMIUM |
| | | | |
| Advest, Inc. | $13,300,000 | 4.119412% | $3,227.20 |
General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes:
| BIDDER | AMOUNT | TIC | PREMIUM |
| | | | |
| First Southwest Company | $1,500,000 | 2.86354% | $13,260.00 |
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Vitali, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
General Obligation Bonds:
| BIDDER | AMOUNT | TIC | PREMIUM |
| | | | |
| Advest, Inc. | $13,300,000 | 4.119412% | $3,227.20 |
General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes:
| BIDDER | AMOUNT | TIC | PREMIUM |
| | | | |
| First Southwest Company | $1,500,000 | 2.86354% | $13,260.00 |
COUNCILOR BRAY LEAVES THE CHAMBERS AT 8:10 P.M.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
COUNCILOR BRAY RETURNS TO THE CHAMBERS AT 8:20 P.M.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:
The following ordinance is read for the second time and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
The following ordinance is read for the second time and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN LEAVES THE CHAMBERS AT 8:30 P.M.
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 202 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “FEES” (Zoning)
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 260 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “LICENSING”. (Personal Services License)
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE II, CHAPTER 347 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED “REFUSE COLLECTION” (Licensing)
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE A PUBLIC HEARING IS SET FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2005, AT 7:00 P.M., ON THE FOLLOWING:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET (ZONING ORDINANCE) TEXT AND OFFICIAL ZONING MAPS (Historic District Properties)
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (1ST Class)
Garrity Pub & Restaurant, Inc., 67 Garrity St., (transfer from Daniel G. DaSilveira d/b/a Greenhouse Restaurant & Catering, 110 Mineral Spring Avenue) LIC#00744
STIPULATIONS:
1. All bartenders shall be TIPS Certified
2. One member of management shall be on duty at all times
3. Licensee shall notify District Councilor of any changes at establishment
4. Licensee shall notify District Councilor when restaurant will be officially opened
5. Licensee shall provide a list of all employees within 30 days of issuance of license.
6. Pawtucket residents shall be given preference for employment
7. A detail officer shall be hired for any function with more than 250 people
8. Licensee shall have 6 months from date of granting to open - if extension is needed, licensee shall notify the Board of License Commissioners of opening status.
9. Licensee shall remove remaining storage trailer and its contents within 30 days of the granting of this license transfer.
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT -
Petition of Colombian American Cultural Society for a license to conduct a Carnival in Slater Mill Parking Lot, 67 Roosevelt Avenue on Sunday, July 17, 2005, from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., LIC#0297M
Petition of Pawtucket Citizens Fireworks Committee, for a license to conduct a Fireworks Display Illumination Show in McCoy Stadium, Columbus Avenue on Sunday, July 3, 2005, from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. LIC #0300M
Petition of Portuguese Continental Union, for a license to conduct a Fundraiser at St. Edward’s Church, 58 Hancock Street, on Saturday, September 17, 2005, from 6:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. LIC#0298M
Petition of St. George Maronite Catholic Church for a license to conduct a Festival in the Church Parking Lot, 50 Main Street, on Saturday, August 6, 2005, from 2:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight., and on Sunday, August 7, 2005, from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., LIC# 0401M
PEDDLER (Renewal) –
K & S Novelty Inc., 29 Lauriston Street, Providence, RI LIC. #15
DRIVERS: Kevin P. Skelly, 31 Lauriston St. Providence, RI
Allan Bernstein, 59 Fifth Street, Providence, RI
Michael Quinn, 214 Japonica Street, Pawtucket, RI
Theresa Manera, 156 Yeoman Avenue, Cranston, RI
TO PEDDLE: Balloons & Novelties
LOCATION: McCoy Stadium Area
PINBALL & AMUSEMENT DEVICES (Renewals) -
1537 Corp d/b/a M Spumoni & Family, 1537 Newport Ave. (ONE) LIC#70002
Greek Island Inc. d/b/a George's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 109 Newport Ave. (TWO) LIC#70039
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
Mark H. Brouwer d/b/a M. Brouwer, 255 Main St. LIC#90165
Richard Delmastro d/b/a Ardel Investigations, 255 Main St., Suite 308, LIC#90185
Mauro Della Selva, 38 Mabel St. LIC#90181
Nicky J. Fernandes, (Information With Integrity, Incorporated), 155 Pleasant St. LIC#90179
John J. LeClair d/b/a N.P.S., 255 Main St. LIC#90153
Richard Macedo, 101 Sission St. LIC#90160
Steven D. Vander Pyl, 60 McCabe Ave. LIC#90180
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
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
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
Sunshine Laundromat Inc., 192 Division St. LIC#A0040
VICTUALLING HOUSE (1ST Class) New
Armadillo Promotional Incorporated d/b/a Madhouse Café, 100 Main St. LIC#00745
SIGN BOARD PERMIT – New
Rafik Fanatsakanion d/b/a Town Shoe Repair, 374 Smithfield Avenue, (1) LIC#N0016
*THE FOLLOWING BONDS ARE APPROVED, SURETIES NAMED ARE ACCEPTED:
PAWN BROKERS –
Robert M. Carbone d/b/a Pawtucket Pawn Brokers, Surety – Western Surety Company
PRIVATE DETECTIVE -
Richard P. Angelo d/b/a Colonial Investigative Group, Surety – Travelers Casualty & Surety Company of America
Nicky J. Fernandes, (Information With Integrity, Incorporated), Surety – Western Surety Company
Mauro Della Selva, Surety – Western Surety Company
Steven D. Vander Pyl, Surety – Hartford Fire Insurance Company
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Laura Beauchamp by Richard P. Brederson, Esq. – No Amount Specified
Francheska Santiago - $816.64/$878.30
SEWER BACKUP CLAIMS
Kimberly Abbott – No Amount Specified
Gerald Degasparre – No Amount Specified
John & Laureen Macomber – $980.58
Mark Kindberg – No Amount Specified
Clarence Snead – No Amount Specified
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilor Barry, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Key Container Company requesting a meeting to discuss concerns of neighbors on the day to day operation of their business.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilor Barry, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., City Solicitor and John T. Holmes, Animal Control Officer requesting research on our city ordinance and/or state law which would prohibit the outside feeding of stray animals, cats in particular.
A response is requested in time for the next City Council meeting scheduled for July 6, 2005.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Vitali the meeting is adjourned at 8:35 p.m.