City Council, March 23, 2005
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, March 23 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
The reading of the records of March 9, 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 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 The Honorable Kevin J. Dumas, Mayor of Attleboro requesting a status report regarding the Case Construction Company/Kenyon Avenue/Snow Street situation in Pawtucket, as requested in a previous communication dated February 24, 2005.
A response is requested in time for the April 6, 2005, City Council meeting.
Petition for Auto Repair and Second Hand Shop Licenses (Class A & B – Selling Used Automobiles and Parts) by Auto Marketplace Sales, Inc. d/b/a Auto Marketplace Sales (100% change in Stockholders), 39 Central Avenue, Tax Assessor’s Plat 20, Lot 585, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically: Used Automobiles and Parts, LIC# 30312 & 40339, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the Public Hearing on this license is continued until April 6, 2005, due to the residents of Blackstone Landing not being notified for this hearing:
AUTO REPAIR SHOP & SECOND HAND SHOP CLASS B (Class A & B – Selling Used Automobiles and Party) -
Auto Marketplace Sales, Inc. d/b/a Auto Marketplace Sales (100% change in Stockholders), 39 Central Avenue.
The Clerk is instructed to renotify everyone for the hearing on April 6, 2005.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Barry, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Alan J. Tenreiro, Chairperson, Pawtucket School Committee regarding locating a skateboard park in the tennis court area at Jenks Junior High School.
The Council is asking that the Pawtucket School Committee move forward as expeditiously as possible to push the process along before the skateboard season begins.
Petition of Pawtucket Red Sox Baseball Club, Inc., for license to conduct Athletic Games (games or exhibitions of Baseball) in McCoy Stadium, Columbus Avenue, on the following Sundays: April 17, May 1, 15, June 5, 19, July 3, 24, 31, August 7, 21, September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2005, LIC#0277M, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
There are no speakers.
The hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Upon motion made the Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Vitali, the following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition of Pawtucket Red Sox Baseball Club, Inc., for license to conduct Athletic Games (games or exhibitions of Baseball) in McCoy Stadium, Columbus Avenue, on the following Sundays: April 17, May 1, 15, June 5, 19, July 3, 24, 31, August 7, 21, September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2005, LIC#0277M, which was advertised for a hearing at this time.
COUNCILOR BARRY STATES FOR THE RECORD THAT PART OF THE MCCOY STADIUM AREA IS IN THE HOSPITAL PARKING ZONE AND HE WILL BE WORKING WITH THE ADMINISTRATION AND THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ENSURE THAT THE HOSPITAL PARKING ZONE REGULATIONS ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED DURING THE PAWSOX BASEBALL GAME SEASON.
AUTO REPAIR SHOP & SECOND HAND SHOP CLASS B (Parts Only) -
Antonio J. Marques d/b/a Tony & Sons Auto Service, 551 Central Ave. LIC# 30294 & 40311
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 Antonio J. Marques d/b/a/ Tony & Sons Auto Service regarding the show cause hearing scheduled for April 6, 2005, requesting that he be present at this meeting.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Barry introduces the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 388 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.” (NO THROUGH TRUCKING ON A PORTION OF COTTAGE STREET)
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following Ordinance is LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 388 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.” (NO THROUGH TRUCKING ON A PORTION OF COTTAGE STREET)
Communication from Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, Clerk, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment, by Council President Grebien, as a member of the Pension Board, pending confirmation from Mayor James E. Doyle is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
PENSION BOARD
Arthur M. Plitt, 44 Cooke Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2007
The following nomination submitted by Council President Grebien, is APPROVED on a roll call vote as follows, PENDING CONFIRMATION FROM MAYOR JAMES E. DOYLE:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
PENSION BOARD
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilor Hodge the following license is removed from the Consent Agenda and is LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:
AUTO REPAIR SHOP (Renewal)
Jiffy Lube International d/b/a Jiffy Lube #824, 121 Newport Ave. LIC#30159
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition of Tolman High School for a license to conduct a Musical Production of Grease, in the Tolman High School Auditorium, 150 Exchange Street, on Friday, April 1, and Saturday, April 2, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 3, 2005, at 2:00 p.m., LIC#0280M
Petition of Pawtucket Red Sox Baseball Club, Inc. to conduct a Fireworks Display Illumination Show in McCoy Stadium, on April 29, May 30, July 2, 4, and September 4, 2005, from 8:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m., LIC#0278M
Petition of John Kinnel for a license to conduct a Fundraiser to benefit Scholarship Fund in Memory of Leigh Ann Moreau, a Station Nightclub Fire Victim, at the Narragansett Café/Indian Lounge, 435 York Avenue (Outside & Inside), on Sunday, April 17, 2005, from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., LIC#0281M
PEDDLERS (NEW) –
Christine A. Geddis, 369 Vine Street, Pawtucket, RI, LIC#91
DRIVER: Christine A. Geddis, 369 Vine Street, Pawtucket, RI
TO PEDDLE: Flowers & Gift Baskets, etc.
LOCATION: St. Teresa’s Church parking lot & all streets in the City of Pawtucket
Henrique J. Craveiro, 228 Barton Street, Pawtucket, RI, LIC#90
DRIVER: Henrique J. Craveiro, 228 Barton Street, Pawtucket, RI
TO PEDDLE: Flowers, Plants, and decorations
LOCATION: 228 Barton Street and all streets in the City of Pawtucket
VICTUALLING HOUSE 1ST Class (NEW) –
Rean Associates, Inc. d/b/a Jac’s Wraps, 385 East Avenue, LIC# 00733
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES CLASS A & B (Selling used automobiles and parts) Renewals –
*Charles F. Augenti and Henry Turner d/b/a First Stop Automotive, 624 York Ave. LIC#30251 #40263
1. No outside repair work.
2. No auto body painting.
3. Limit number of automobiles for sales at five (5).
4. Try to keep vehicles from parking on sidewalk.
5. No sales after 7:00 p.m. weekdays.
6. Saturday hours 9:00 a.m. – 12 Noon.
*The Car Store Inc., One Colfax St. LIC#30219 #40221
1. No auto body or painting.
2. No parking on Selkirk Street.
Champion Collision and Sales Inc., d/b/a Champion Collision and Sales, 41 Congress St. LIC#30226 #40230
*Coastal Collision, Towing & Auto Sales Inc., d/b/a Coastal Auto Sales, 540 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#30262 #40273
1. No more than 8 vehicles in the front lot for sale at any given time.
Colonial Motor Sales Inc., 550 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#30025 #40022
County Motors Inc., 1588 Newport Ave. LIC#30028 #40028
Duffy's Auto Sales Inc., 65 Harris St. LIC#30034 #40033
East Coast Auto Sales & Service Inc., 286 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#30037 #40038
FVF Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Tomasso Auto Center, 729 East Ave. LIC#30045 #40043
*Mario H. Gonzalez d/b/a Liberty Auto Sales and Repair, 192 Pine St. & 62 Church St. LIC#30309 #40331
1. No work on vehicles outside of building.
2. No storage of junk parts and auto related debris except in dumpsters.
Industrial Motors Inc., 31 Link St. LIC#30055 #40049
Jim’s Auto Sales and Auto Body Works Inc., 1153 Central Ave. LIC#30099 #40086
John's Motor Co., Inc., 707 Broadway LIC#30300 #40317
Jose & Manuel Jorge d/b/a Darlington Auto Body, 156 Benefit St. LIC#30184 #40176
Lindbergh Auto Body, Inc., d/b/a Lindbergh Auto Sales, 58 Smithfield Ave. LIC#30254 #40265
Mocar Inc., d/b/a Racom Auto Sales, 218 Pine St. LIC#30076 #40062
Thomas Palangio and Nicholas D'Amica d/b/a Consumers Auto Sales and Service, 610 Weeden St. LIC#30085 #40070
Patriot Sales & Service Inc., d/b/a Patriot Truck Sales & Service, 531 Main St. LIC#30307 #40328
Steven B. Perlow d/b/a Perlows Auto Sales, 56 Nashua St. LIC#30089 #40076
*Perlows Auto Incorporated d/b/a Perlows Summit Service, 1028 Main St. LIC#30264 #40276
1. No auto repair to be conducted outside of building.
2. No cars stored outside.
3. No auto body work.
4. Hours 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday.
*Precision Harley Davidson Inc., 269 Armistice Blvd. LIC#30092 #40078
1. No parking on McHale Court.
Pride Hyundai Inc., 20 Division St. LIC#30125 #40108
Dennis D. Sorensen d/b/a Fairlawn Auto Sales, 526 Weeden St. LIC#30106 #40095
Tiki Auto Sales Inc., 772 Main St. LIC#30114 #40101
Edward F. Truchon d/b/a Eddie’s Auto Sales, 80 Conant St. (front) LIC#30115 #40102
AUTO REPAIR SHOP & SECOND HAND SHOP CLASS B (Parts Only) Renewals –
Daniel’s Auto Radiator Works Inc., 669 Roosevelt Ave. LIC#30030 #40025
Division Brakes Inc., 272 Broadway LIC#30168 #40156
Melkoun Service Center Inc., 252 Cottage St. LIC#30287 #40303
Pascale Service Corp., 51 Delta Dr. LIC#30086 #40072
Warren Tire Co. Inc., d/b/a Warren Tire, 420 Broadway LIC#30169 #40157
Yankee Auto Electric Inc., 156 Division St. LIC#30291 #40308
SECOND HAND SHOP CLASS A & B (Used Automobiles & Auto Parts) Renewal –
Leer’s Auto Sales, Inc., 276 Beverage Hill Ave. LIC#40284
SECOND HAND SHOP CLASS A (Use Automobiles Only) Renewals –
Ajax Auto Parts Co., d/b/a Cove Metal Company, 160 Grenville St. LIC#40327
*John Caito, Jr., d/b/a Benefit Auto Sales Annex, 795 Broadway, LIC#40129
1. Cars shall not block or park on sidewalk on McCabe Street.
Steven Perlow d/b/a Perlow’s Auto Sale Annex, 589 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#40267
Sousa’s Auto Sales and Auto Body Inc., 1442 Newport Ave. LIC#40201
AUTO REPAIR SHOP (Renewals) –
Jose S. Bento d/b/a Joe's Cedar Street Shell, 71 Cedar St. LIC#30013
Broadway Tire Inc., 588 Broadway LIC#30016
Jeovany Calero and Abel A. Fuerte d/b/a J & J Auto Repair, 511 Broadway LIC#30127
D & R Automotives, LLC, 21 Slade St. LIC#30308
International Auto Repair Inc., 544 Smithfield Ave. LIC#30056
*Jerry’s Service, Inc., 756 East Ave. LIC#30253
1. No cars parked on sidewalk on East Avenue and Hillside Avenue.
2. Never more than 5 cars maximum left overnight; 3 to be stored inside; 2 outside.
3. No cars sales.
4. Tires stored in enclosed area, to be removed every week.
5. No body work.
6. All work shall be done inside the building.
7. Hours of operation shall be Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm; Saturday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
8. No cars shall be parked on Hillside Avenue.
Raymond Kelley d/b/a Kelley's Transmission Center, 446 Central Ave. LIC#30060
Kleen Core Radiator Service Inc., 844 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#30061
Leer’s Auto Body, Inc., 276 Beverage Hill Ave. LIC#30272
Joaquim A. Loureiro d/b/a Loureiro’s Auto Repair, 28 Willard St. LIC#30065
Manny's Service Center Inc., 645 Armistice Blvd. LIC#30186
*Mike’s Truck & Trailer Repair Inc., 447 York Ave. LIC#30276
1. Hours of Operation will be Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Mocar Incorporated d/b/a Maaco Auto Painting & Bodyworks, 501 Main St. LIC#30075
Perry’s Automotive Inc., d/b/a Perry’s Automotive, 45 Alden St. LIC#30260
Raymond Porter d/b/a Ray’s Gulf, 454 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#30091
Alvin L. Thurber III d/b/a Al's Auto & Truck Repair, 68 Birch St. LIC#30112
Tiki Auto Sales Inc., d/b/a Tiki Auto Repair, 64 Hilton St. LIC#30113
Tire Pros Inc., 21 Division St. LIC#30239
SECOND HAND SHOP CLASS C (USED Miscellaneous Merchandise) Renewals –
Richard Byers d/b/a Dick’s Sport & Hobby Shop, 460 Smithfiled Ave. LIC#40013
Robert M. Carbone d/b/a Pawtucket Pawn Brokers, 261 Main St. LIC#40282
Fastcash Pawn & Checkcashers, Incorporated, 824 Newport Ave. LIC#40319
National Wrecking Co. Inc., 130 Grotto Ave. LIC#40329
Northeast Management Inc., d/b/a Blockbuster Video, 295 Armistice Blvd. LIC#40336
Northeast Management Inc., d/b/a Blockbuster Video, 753 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#40337
*Oldnewgifts, LLC, 67 Park Place, LIC#40332
1. No selling items outside on sidewalk.
Phyl-Top Inc., d/b/a Mr. Tux, 145 Newport Ave. LIC#40260
Mary Siniak, 353 Roosevelt Ave. LIC#40093
George F. Thurber d/b/a George’s Games and Music, 101 Main St. LIC#40211
AUTOMOBILE JUNKYARD (Renewals) –
Ajax Auto Parts Co., d/b/a Cove Metal Company, 160 Grenville St. LIC#30306
Steven B. Perlow d/b/a A. Adams Auto Parts, 589 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#30305
RETAIL JUNK LICENSE (Renewal) –
National Wrecking Co., Inc., 130 Grotto Ave. LIC#50002
WHOLESALE JUNK LICENSES (Renewals) –
Ajax Auto Parts Co., d/b/a Cove Metal Company, 160 Grenville St. LIC#60001
*J & J Bumpers Inc., d/b/a J & J Bumpers, 10 Dunnell Lane LIC#60005
1. No storage of bumpers outside of the existing building will be permitted, however the following exceptions will be allowed;
a) A maximum of 1-3 racks containing up to 225 bumpers may be placed next to the building in the area of the loading dock in the southwest corner of the building until such time as an additional storage unit is approved by the City Council and at which time these racks and bumpers would need to be enclosed in the new storage unit with absolutely no outside storage of bumpers thereafter.
b) All bumpers must be moved inside the building within 48 hours of delivery.
c) All bumpers currently stored outside must be removed within 30 days.
2. Deliveries of bumpers and trash removal will be allowed only during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
3. No work may be performed outside of the building with the exception of the unloading, sorting and loading of bumpers during normal business hours.
4. The grounds of the property will be cleaned and maintained and all debris from building renovations, surplus wood, rocks, and unused vehicles and trucks shall be removed within 30 days.
5. All emissions from the building must be properly controlled in accordance with all applicable regulations.
6. No buildings or structures of any kind may be erected on the property without prior City Council approval.
National Wrecking Co. Inc., 130 Grotto Ave. LIC#60006
Steven B. Perlow d/b/a A. Adams Auto Parts, 589 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#60002
Samuel S. & Charles R. Sinel d/b/a Berger & Company, 126 Front St. LIC#60003
SUNDAY SALES 1st Class (Renewals) –
Armando and Son’s Meat Market Inc., d/b/a Armando and Son’s Meat Market, 265 Pine St. LIC#20455
Cumberland Farms, Inc. d/b/a Cumberland Farms #1243, 698 Broadway LIC#20022
Cumberland Farms, Inc. d/b/a Cumberland Farms #1265, 193 Division St. LIC#20024
Cumberland Farms, Inc. d/b/a Cumberland Farms #1232, 711 East Ave. LIC#20025
Cumberland Farms, Inc. d/b/a Cumberland Farms #1230, 54 Newport Ave. LIC#20026
Fox Grocery, Inc., 209 Benefit St. LIC#20468
Jim & Lori Inc., d/b/a J L Super Stores, 848 Newport Ave. LIC#20103
Mineral Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 750 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#20050
Moran Foods Inc., #803, d/b/a Save-A-Lot Food Stores, 477 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#20267
M S G Inc., d/b/a M & M Market, 364 Benefit St. LIC#20457
Pawtucket CVS Inc., d/b/a CVS Pharmacy #1042, 835 Newport Ave. LIC#20436
Pawtucket Mart & Deli, LLC d/b/a Quik Pick Market, 191 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#20371
Pawtucket Plaza CVS, Inc., d/b/a CVS Pharmacy #670, 601 Smithfield Ave. LIC#20049
SUNDAY SALES 1st CLASS LIMITED (Renewal) –
Yevgeniy Mazo d/b/a Russian Market, 727 East Ave. LIC#20166
SUNDAY SALES 2nd CLASS (Renewals) –
Beauty Works Inc., 50 Ann Mary St. LIC#20346
Family Dollar Stores Inc., #2095, 320 Dexter St. LIC#20089
Lorraine Fabrics Inc., 593 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#20302
Maria M. Neves d/b/a LeSoleil, 547 Armistice Blvd. LIC#20406
Luke Renchan d/b/a Luke's Record Exchange, 393 Broadway LIC#20126
George F. Thurber d/b/a George's Games and Music, 101 Main St. LIC# 20282
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Christian Brothers Risk Pooling Trust, by Crawford & Company - $8,484.41
Jason Mathieu - $645.25/$710.09
Susan Monk - $1,275.00
Jose A. Quiroa - $375.00/$485.00
Juan E. Rodriguez - $86.50
Jonathan Shapiro - $80.15/$172.30
Michael Taliercio - $1,533.30/$1,544.52
Michelle Villa - $876.72
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE:
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following communication:
Communication from David L. Quinn, II, Tax Assessor to Councilor Thomas E. Hodge. (Information on the before and after effects of Tax Treaties)
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by the Entire Council the meeting is adjourned at 7:25 p.m. in memory of Richard St. Jacques who was instrumental in forming Parkinson’s Disease support groups; as well as Patricia Sission, wife of the late Captain William Sission, and mother of Pawtucket Fire Fighter William Sisson.