City Council, September 21, 2005
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, September 21, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Grebien, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali, and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilor Barry and Bray.
President Grebien presides.
The reading of the records of September 7, 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:
Petition for Auto Repair and Second Hand Shop Licenses (Class A & B – Selling Used Automobiles & Parts) by Americar Sales & Collision Center Inc., 626 Main Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 53, Lot 636, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically: Used Automobiles, LIC#30316 & #40340, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is Domenic Coccia, Jr., 15 Angel Road, North Providence, RI, Applicant.
Mr. Coccia states that he has experience in this type of business from 1989 to 1993.
Mr. Coccia states that he will be selling used cars at this location.
There are no others speakers.
The hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain the following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote.
Petition for Auto Repair and Second Hand Shop Licenses (Class A & B – Selling Used Automobiles & Parts) by Americar Sales & Collision Center Inc., 626 Main Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 53, Lot 636, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically: Used Automobiles, LIC#30316 & #40340.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vitali introduces the following communication:
Communication from Michael E. Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor to Councilor Albert J. Vitali Jr. (Fallon School – Traffic Study)
Upon motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilor Clemente, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
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 Gary Juckett, 99 Rosemere Road, requesting that he provide a date for a meeting with Councilor Vitali and a representative of the Pawtucket Police Department and the City’s Traffic Division, to discuss the problems and solutions to the parking situation in the vicinity of Fallon School.
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, (Street Abandonment on a Portion of Olive Street) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE and THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following communication.
Communication from Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., City Solicitor to City Council President Donald Grebien, (Personal Services Licenses)
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE.
Communication from Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., City Solicitor to City Council President Donald Grebien, (Personal Services Licenses)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Clemente, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment requested a status report regarding the Silver Top Diner. A response is requested in time for the October 5, 2005 Council meeting.
Communication from Nancy T. Whit, Executive Director, Pawtucket Citizens Development Corporation to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, (Street Abandonment on a Portion of Olive Street) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE and THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Carr, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael E. Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor requesting a feasibility study for a 4-way stop sign at the intersection of Orient and London Avenues. A response is requested in time for the October 5, 2005, Council meeting.
THE FOLLOWING 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 ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Carr, 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 Carr, 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 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 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 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 Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vitali introduces the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 388 OF THE PAWTUCKET CODE OF ORDINANCES, 1996 ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC” (Trucking restrictions on Campbell Street)
Upon motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following Ordinance is LAID ON THE TABLE and REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 388 OF THE PAWTUCKET CODE OF ORDINANCES, 1996 ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC” (Trucking restrictions on Campbell Street)
The following ordinance is read for the second time and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Hodge, 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 Carr, Clemente, Hodge, 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 Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 116 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ANIMALS.” (ESTABLISHING FEES FOR DOG LICENSES)
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 Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 260 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “LICENSING” (Holiday License)
THE ANIMAL CONTROL COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 116 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ANIMALS.” (Feeding of stray animals and wildlife)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Moran, for the following Ordinance to be LAID ON THE TABLE, is DEFEATED on a roll vote call as follows:
AYES –Councilors Hodge and Moran.
NOES - President Grebien, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Vitali and Wildenhain.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 116 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ANIMALS.” (Feeding of stray animals and wildlife)
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ANIMAL CONTROL COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - Councilors Hodge and Moran.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 116 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ANIMALS.” (Feeding of stray animals and wildlife)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Clemente introduces the following communication:
Communication from Dr. Hans W. Dellith, Superintendent of Schools to Peter McWalters, Commissioner of Education, (School Budget Waiver)
Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded the Councilor Vitali, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Clemente introduces the following communication:
Communication from Robert Sumner-Mack, MD, MPH to Donald R. Grebien, (Alternative Energy Development)
Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.
Communication from Robert Sumner-Mack, MD, MPH to Donald R. Grebien, (Alternative Energy Development)
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 John E. Carney, Director of Public Works requesting that he attend the community meeting regarding Clean Water Action and Environmental Council of Rhode Island on September 29, 2005, and report back to the Public Works Committee.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
BINGO (Renewals) –
St. Basil the Great Church, 92 East Avenue, (Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.) LIC.# C0022
St. Basil the Great Church, 92 East Avenue, (Fridays 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.) LIC.# C0007
ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Cape Verdean American Community Development, to conduct a Fundraiser Dinner/Dance at 120 High Street on Saturday, September 24, 2005, from 8:00 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. LIC#0418M
Petition of Crossroads RI, 160 Broad Street, Providence, RI, to conduct a Fundraiser Dinner/Dance Live Music at McCoy Stadium on Saturday, September 24, 2005, from 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. LIC#0417M
Petition of Saint Raphael Academy, 123 Walcott Street, for a license to conduct a Barbecue with D.J. at Pariseau Field, on Friday, October 14, 2005, from 11:30 am to 12:45 p.m., LIC#0415M
PEDDLER (New) –
Luz M. Acosta, 31 Beecher Street, Pawtucket, RI, LIC#95
DRIVER: Luz M. Acosta, 31 Beecher Street, Pawtucket, RI
TO PEDDLE: Food (Hamburgers, hot dogs, etc)
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
PIGEON LOFT (Renewals) –
Frank Ferderighi, 177 Division St. LIC#D0002
Fred Quilitzsch, 854 Cottage St. LIC#D0005
Filomina Sousa, 9 Winter St. LIC#D0007
VICTUALLING HOUSE 1st Class –
Leo and Isabel Ribeiro d/b/a Azores Live Seafood, (Tranfer from Francisco J. & Julia Rego a/b/a Azores Seafood), 490 Lonsdale Ave., LIC#00756
*THE FOLLOWING BOND ARE APPROVED, SURETY NAMED ARE ACCEPTED:
PAWN BROKER –
Fastcash Pawn & Checkcashers Incorporated – Western Surety Company
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Lisa Beth Demers - $325.00/$C361.17
George and Carolann Horsford – Sewer Back-Up - $4308.90
Glenn MacDonald - $2950.00/$2976.78
Mario Sousa - $290.00/$521.27
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Vitali the meeting is adjourned at 8:28 p.m.