City Council, October 19, 2005
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, October 19, 2005, at 7:45 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Moran, Vitali, and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilor Hodge.
President Grebien presides.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO MEET AS THE BOARD OF LICENSES COMMISSIONERS.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 8:25 P.M.
The reading of the records of October 5, 2005, is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
THE CONSENT AGENDA IS TAKEN UP.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Bray introduces the following license:
ENTERTAINMENT:
Petition of St. Edward’s Church, to conduct a Holiday Bazaar at the Church Hall on Weeden Street on Saturday, November 5, 2005, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, November 6, 2005, from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following license is added to the consent agenda on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition of St. Edward’s Church, to conduct a Holiday Bazaar at the Church Hall on Weeden Street on Saturday, November 5, 2005, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, November 6, 2005, from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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:
Communication from Alan Tenreiro, Chairperson, Pawtucket School Committee to the Honorable Donald R. Grebien, President, Pawtucket City Council, (Pawtucket School Committee/FY06 Budget) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Barry, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Alan Tenreiro, Chairperson, Pawtucket School Committee, regarding the FY06 Budget.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following communication:
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Executive Director of the Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency to Councilor David P. Moran, Chair, City Council Ordinance Committee, (Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency – Redevelopment Plan Amendment)
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Vitali, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment to Councilor David P. Moran, Chair, City Council Ordinance Committee, (Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency – Redevelopment Plan Amendment)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Dr. Hans W. Dellith, Superintendent of Schools and Alan J. Tenreiro, Chairperson, Pawtucket School Committee, requesting that they provided a status report on the school’s sports programs and how the school committee plans on handling all the sport programs during this school year.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Barry, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Henry S. Kinch, Deputy General Manager, Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, requesting the feasibilities placing a bus shelter on Benefit Street at Emory St. A response is requested in time for the November 9th Council meeting.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Barry, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Major Stephen P. Ormerod, Pawtucket Police Department requesting that routine inspections are made to ensure that Tropical Vibes business is closed until further notice.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING CONTRACT IS RATIFIED A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, 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 Members of the Pawtucket City Council, (Municipal Parking Lot – Broad and North Union Streets – News Café)
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 Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, (Municipal Parking Lot – Broad and North Union Streets – News Café)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Carr introduces the following communication:
Communication from Anthony Walsh, Vice President of Project Pride Inc. to Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, (Lease Option for Concession Stand at Daggett Farm, Slater Park)
Upon motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Barry, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, requesting a status report on the renewal of the lease between the City of Pawtucket and Project Pride Inc.
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, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Wildenhain introduces the following communications:
Communications from Various Constituents to the Pawtucket City Council, (Stray Cats).
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following communications are READ AND ORDERED FILED:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Wildenhain introduces the following:
Pawtucket Police Department, Incident Report to the Honorable Pawtucket City Council, (Report on Cat Attack by Rabid Racoon)
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following report is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Pawtucket Police Department, Incident Report to the Honorable Pawtucket City Council, (Report on Cat Attack by Rabid Racoon)
The following ordinance is read for the second time and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Grebien, Carr, Clemente, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - Councilors Barry, Bray, and Moran.
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, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 388 OF THE PAWTUCKET CODE OF ORDINANCES, 1996 ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC” (Trucking restrictions on Campbell Street)
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
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 RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 2774 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 260 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “LICENSING”. (PERSONAL SERVICES LICENSE)
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
BINGO (Renewal) –
Darlington Braves Inc., 92 East Avenue, (Sundays 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.) LIC#C0004
ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition of St. Edward’s Church, to conduct a Holiday Bazaar at the Church Hall on Weeden Street on Saturday, November 5, 2005, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, November 6, 2005, from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
PAWN BROKER (Renewal) -
Fastcash Pawn & Checkcashers Incorporated, 824 Newport Avenue, LIC#L0004
WASTE HAULER (New) –
Coastal Recycling Inc., 471 Allens Ave., Providence, RI, LIC#W0003
Discount Disposal, 19C Buck Hill Rd., Johnston, RI, LIC#W0008
We Dispose LLC, 24 Martin St., Cumberland, RI, LIC#W0007
Gladu Wrecking & Recycling Inc., 165 Poplar St, Woonsocket, RI, LIC#W0006
M & M Disposal, Inc., 46 Shun Pike, Johnston, RI, LIC#W0004
Patriot Disposal Co., Inc., 2208 Plainfield Pike, Johnston, RI, LIC#W0001
Pond View Recycling Inc., 1 Dexter Rd., East Providence, RI LIC#W0002
Roll-A-Way Disposal, 86 Knight St., Warwick, RI, LIC#W0005
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Odette Delisle by Stephen Rappoport – No Amount Specified
Sandra Bachini Gaboriault/Bachini Bakery - $400.00
Luis A. Martinez by Edward Shapira, Esq. – No Amount Specified
Mohammed Njie by Robert Russo, Esq. - $100,000.00
William Whipple - $1426.69/1615.88
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain seconded by Councilor Vitali the meeting is adjourned at 8:52 p.m. in memory of Florence Quinn, mother of Tax Assessor David L. Quinn, II.