City Council, November 22, 2005
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Tuesday, November 22, 2005, at 6:25 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali, and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilor Bray.
President Grebien presides.
The reading of the records of November 9, 2005, is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Vitali, the *Consent Agenda is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.
*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Carr introduces the following communication:
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment to the Honorable City Council, (Status Report – Hotel Development Project)
Upon motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
With majority consent of the Councilor, Councilor Clemente introduces the following communication:
Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Carr, 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, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE WITH THE FOLLOWING NEW STIPULATIONS:
VICTUALLING HOUSE 1ST Class – Renewal
*Garrity Pub & Restaurant, Inc., 67 Garrity St. LIC#10349
STIPULATIONS:
1. All bartenders shall be TIPS Certified
2. One member of management shall be on duty at all times
3. Licensee shall immediately notify District Councilor of any changes at establishment
4. Licensee shall immediately notify District Councilor when restaurant will be officially opened.
5. Licensee shall provide a list of all employees within 30 days of the opening of the establishment
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 60 days from date of renewal to open - if extension is needed, licensee shall notify the Board of License Commissioners of opening status and matter will be heard at the January 25, 2006, meeting
9. Licensee shall provide a menu to the district councilor prior to opening
10. No storage trailers shall be located on the premises
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
WASTE HAULER (New) –
Clyde Scrap Metal Recycling d/b/a Clyde Roll Off, 11 Stewart Lane, Coventry, RI, LIC#W0017
VICTUALLING HOUSE LICENSES (FIRST CLASS) RENEWALS
Barney's Bakery Inc., d/b/a Barney's, 727 East Ave. LIC#00013
Sherrill Barrette d/b/a Kyle's Kitchen, 712 Broadway, LIC#00389
Bella Italia, Inc., d/b/a Bella Italia, 474 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#00731
*Jose F. Borges d/b/a Julia’s Boulevard Café, 573 Armistice Blvd. LIC#00701
1. Requesting permission to place a few small tables and chairs on the sidewalk on the Anne Street side of café.
Guo Deng Cheng d/b/a Great China, 560 Broadway LIC#00505
Darlington Braves Inc., 92 East Ave. (Snack Bar at Bingo Game) LIC#00058
Delosa Investments, LLC d/b/a Classic Café, 542 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#00719
Connie Dernikos d/b/a Connie's Restaurant, 526 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#00064>
Chun Ying Goo d/b/a Li Lai Restaurant, 615 Central Ave. LIC#00468
J & B Donuts Inc., d/b/a Ronzio Pizza, 727 East Ave. LIC#00685
J & K Restaurant Inc., d/b/a Rosa’s Kitchen, 757 Main St. LIC#00693
Matos Bakery Inc., 569 Broadway, LIC#00633>
M S G Inc., d/b/a M & M Market, 364 Benefit St. LIC#00679>
New Hing Wong Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a New Hing Wong Restaurant, 295 Armistice Blvd. LIC#00666
Rhode Island #19 Inc., Building #19 1/9, 645 Narragansett Park Dr. LIC#00587
RIPJ Management Inc., d/b/a Papa John’s, 379 Smithfield Ave., LIC#00602
RIPJ Management Inc., d/b/a Papa John’s, 295 Armistice Blvd., LIC#00603
Wendy’s International Inc., d/b/a Wendy’s, 120 Broad St. LIC#00549
Wendy’s International Inc., d/b/a Wendy’s Restaurant, 368 Cottage St. LIC#00750
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Sandra Granada – No Amount Specified
Robert Leighton - $196.33/$220.28
Robert Marshall – No amount Specified
Mrs. William Savage - $6250.00
Maria Sostre as parent of Jorge Santana by Attorney Jimmy Burchfiled, Jr. - $25,000.00
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge seconded by Councilor Wildenhain the meeting is adjourned at 6:37 p.m. in memory of John “Jack” Duffy, an outstanding member of the Pawtucket Community.