City Council, February 8, 2006
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, February 8, 2006, at 7:17 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Moran, Vitali, and Wildenhain
Absent – Councilor Clemente and Hodge.
President Grebien presides.
The reading of the records of January 25, 2006, is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Barry, the *Consent Agenda is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.
*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
THE COUNCIL RECESSES AT 7:18 P.M. TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE:
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 7:35 P.M.
SHOW CAUSE HEARING IS RESCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2006, AT 7:00 P.M.
AUTO REPAIR SHOP & SECOND HAND SHOP (CLASS A & B - Selling used automobiles and parts) -
*Mario Jimenez d/b/a Fonseca A/S, 263 Dexter St. LIC#30265 #40277
VIOLATION OF FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS:
7. Rear of building shall be clear of all vehicles at all times.
9. No painting or auto bodywork allowed.
10. Outside premises to be kept clean and free of parts and debris.
11. No more than 12 vehicles shall be allowed to park in front of property.
14. No repair allowed outside.
Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Rickey L Costello d/b/a Broadway Loan & Jewelry, 720 Broadway, Tax Assessor’s Plat 6, Lot 369, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used general merchandise, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up.
Representing the applicant is Jospeh Montelbano, Attorney.
Also present is Rickey Costello, applicant.
Mr. Costello recently purchased the real estate for this business, which is properly zoned.
Mr. Costello has been working for Providence Pawnbrokers for approximately 16 years and submits a letter from Mercedes Lopes, the owner of Providence Pawnbrokers, which is made part of the record.
Councilor Moran states that he checked with the Providence Police Department and was told that they had no problems with either Mr. Costello or Providence Pawnbrokers.
Mr. Costello states that the hours of operation will be 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. – 7 days per week. He will need to hire some employees; however, he will be on site at all times, unless he has to go do an appraisal.
He states there is parking for 4 cars on the Clark Street side.
He would like to place a sandwich board style sign on the sidewalk, and a few signs on the building.
Councilor Moran asks for his cooperation regarding the signs, and asks Mr. Costello to allow the neighbors to review the plans for signage before going forward.
Mr. Costello states that he welcomes the neighbors and wants their input.
The next speaker is Helen Lavallee, 20 Collins Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Ms. Lavellee asks if traffic will be a problem because of where the parking lot is on Clark Street. She is also concerned with the type of people a pawnshop business attracts, because there is a playground nearby.
The next speaker is Earline Hines, 12 Greene Street, Pawtucket, RI.
Ms. Hines states she is also concerned with the element that a pawnshop attracts. She states that Pleasant View is a Weed & Seed Neighborhood and hopes that this business doesn’t affect the work that is going on in a negative way. She asks if there will be crime statistics available for the public to review.
Councilor Barry states that the police reports would be a public record.
Ms. Hines states that she wants to be involved in reviewing any signage for this business and asks the council to adopt a law placing a moratorium on any new pawn shops in the city.
Ms. Hines invites Mr. Costello to the next Weed & Seed meeting.
Attorney Montelbano responds to the concern raised regarding the elements a pawn shop brings to a neighborhood. He states Mr. Costello wants to run a legitimate business in Pawtucket. He has a good record in the pawn business for the past 16 years and he wants to be a good neighbor and businessman as well as a taxpayer.
Councilor Moran states he wants to be notified when a neighborhood meeting is scheduled to discuss the signage.
There are no other speakers.
The hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following license is approved with STIPULATIONS on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Rickey L Costello d/b/a Broadway Loan & Jewelry, 720 Broadway, Tax Assessor’s Plat 6, Lot 369, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used general merchandise.
STIPULATIONS:
1. Schedule a meeting with Councilor Moran and neighbors before the placement of any signage and signage must be approved by the Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement.
2. Adequate parking must be approved by the Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement.
ELECTION OF CITY OFFICER. Term to expire the first Council meeting in February 2009) is taken up:
JUDGE OF MUNICIPAL / HOUSING COURT
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Barry, the name of John F. McBurney, is placed in nomination to serve as the Judge of Municipal/Housing Court.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Wildhenhain, the nominations for the Judge of Municipal/Housing Court are closed.
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, 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, Carr, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
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, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
ABSTAIN – Councilor Bray.
Councilor Bray abstains based on her statement that she sits as a Commissioner on the Public Utilities Commission. (Report 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, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
ABSTAIN – Councilor Bray.
Councilor Bray abstains based on her statement that she sits as a Commissioner on the Public Utilities Commission. (Report Filed)
Communication from Julie Riendeau, Blackstone River Valley CorridorKeepers to Pawtucket City Council, requesting a resolution for the reauthorization of the John H. Chaffee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor is READ AND ORDERED FILED
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS TAKEN UP:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Council Barry, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain to AMEND the following resolution is PASSED on a roll call vote:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Council Wildenhain, the following resolution is READ and PASSED, as AMENDED, on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, 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, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
ABSTAIN – Councilor Bray.
Councilor Bray abstains based on her statement that she sits as a Commissioner on the Public Utilities Commission. (Report Filed)
The following ordinance is read for the second time and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Carr, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
ABSTAIN – Councilor Bray.
Councilor Bray abstains based on her statement that she sits as a Commissioner on the Public Utilities Commission. (Report Filed)
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, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
HOLIDAY LICENSE – New
Rickey L. Costello d/b/a Broadway Loan & Jewelry, 720 Broadway, LIC#20002
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
PAWN SHOP – New
Rickey L. Costello d/b/a Broadway Loan & Jewelry, 720 Broadway, LIC#L0005
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
PEDDLER Renewal –
William Frank d/b/a Candi Plus, Inc., 53 Lafayette Street, LIC# 14
DRIVERS: William Frank, 53 Lafayette Street, Pawtucket, RI
Dennis M. Bryan, 53 Lafayette Street, Pawtucket, RI.
David White, 311 Hope Street, Mansfield MA.
TO PEDDLE: Balloons & Novelties
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
Mustafa M. Lynch, 228 Cranston Street, Providence, RI, LIC#11
DRIVERS: Mustafa M. Lynch, 228 Cranston Street, Providence, RI
Jennifer Smith, 220 Cranston Street, Providence, RI
TO PEDDLER: Stuffed Animals, Toys & Gifts
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
POOL TABLE – Renewals
Victoria P. Amaral d/b/a Indian Lounge (Narragansett Cafe) 435 York Ave. & 190 Columbus Ave. (l) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0002
Greek Island Inc. d/b/a George’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 109 Newport Ave. (2) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0036
Latin Sports Inc. d/b/a Discoteca 2000, 327 Barton St. (2) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0034
THE FOLLOWING BONDS ARE APPROVED, SURETY NAME ARE ACCEPTED:
PAWN SHOP -
Rickey L. Costello d/b/a Broadway Loan & Jewelry – Surety, Western Surety Company
PRIVATE DETECTIVE –
Thomas J. Anter – Surety, Western Surety Company
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Florine Daniels-Johnson by Amica Insurance - $4,622.94
Filomena Lambert - $741.88/987.23
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Gloria Grzebien – $80.14
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0
Deborah & Major Hudson - $300.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0
Richard Bedard - $168.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0
Donald Neil - $54.47
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0
Rocco DeAngelis by United Services Auto Assoc. - $1,513.38
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0
Dorothy Paulhus - $202.33
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0
William Tessier - $3,698.32
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE DENIED AND REFERRED TO VERIZON ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
John Bessette - $100.55 (Verizon Cut)
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE DENIED AND REFERRED TO THE NEW ENGLAND GAS COMPANY ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Gloria Grzebien – Pending Estimates (Gas Company Cut)
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Sandra Yeghian - $205.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Michael Kean - $350.00
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Councilor Barry states, for the record, that a fatal fire bombing in the city has prompted the State Fire Marshal’s Office to offer a $5000 reward for information leading to finding who committed the arson. Councilor Barry states he will contact the State Fire Marshal’s office to personally add another $500 to the reward.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the meeting is adjourned at 8:25 p.m. in memory of Nocenzo Vanti who died as a result of being critically injured when someone fire-bombed his home.