City Council, January 25, 2006
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, January 25, 2006, at 7:03 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.
Absent – Council Wildenhain.
President Grebien presides.
The reading of the records of January 11, 2006, 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 BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Barry introduces the following petition:
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by the entire City Council, the following petition is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by the entire City Council, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Alan J. Tenreiro, Chairman, Pawtucket School Committee and the entire School Committee requesting the School Committee to reconsider their decision on the skateboard park and schedule a hearing on this matter.
A response is requested in time for the February 8th Council meeting.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Clemente introduces the following communication:
Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance to Donald R. Grebien, President, Pawtucket City Council, (Dr. Hans W. Dellith, Superintendent of School request to purchase 286 Main Street)
Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Bray introduces the following:
Copy of Lease Agreement between Lantau Island, Inc. and the Pawtucket School Committee, 286 Main Street – Five Year Lease (former registry building)
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following lease is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:
The Clerk is instructed to forward a copy of the Lease Agreement to the Pawtucket City Council.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES AT 7:25 P.M. TO CONVENE AS THE PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 7:40 P.M.
THE SHOW CAUSE HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING IS TAKEN UP:
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.
Representing the City is Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., Assistant City Solicitor.
Also present are:
Barry Dubois, Department of Zoning and Code Enforcement
Elmo Jimenez, Fonseca Auto
Sandra Bachini-Gaboriault, stenographer
THE DETAIL TRANSCRIPT OF THIS HEARING IS FILED IN THE VAULT OF THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Bray, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The show cause hearing is continued until Wednesday, February 8, 2006, on a unanimous voice vote, on the following:
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.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, A PUBLIC HEARING IS SET FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2006, AT 7:00 P.M. ON THE FOLLOWING REQUEST:
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING CONTRACT IS RATIFIED A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, and Vitali.
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 resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, and Vitali.
NOES - 0.
032 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CARE OF BURIAL LOT OF ADA H. RAMOS.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, and Vitali.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded by Councilor Barry to AMEND the lease submitted by Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., City Solicitor between the City of Pawtucket and Project Pride Inc. is APPROVED on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, and Vitali.
NOES - 0.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, and Vitali.
NOES - 0.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION RETURNED BY THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE WITH THE AMENDMENTS, IS TAKEN UP:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Moran to AMEND the following resolution is PASSED on a roll call vote:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, and Vitali.
NOES - 0.
ADD THE FOLLOWING:
IN CONCERT WITH BOTH THE PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL AND THE PAWTUCKET SCHOOL DEPARTMENT ETC.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Clemente, the following resolution is READ and PASSED, as AMENDED, on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, and Vitali.
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, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, and Vitali.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following communications:
Communication from Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., City Solicitor to Donald R. Grebien, President, Pawtucket City Council, (School Department Legal Action, - Response to memo received 1/18/06)
Communication from Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., City Solicitor to the Members of the City Council, (School Department Complaint
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment to the Honorable City Council, (Status Report – Hotel Development Project)
Communication from Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., City Solicitor to Donald R. Grebien, President, Pawtucket City Council, (Open Meetings/Executive Session)
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following communications are READ AND ORDERED FILED.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Carr, on behalf of Council President Grebien, seconded by Councilor Moran, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment and Barney Heath, Assistant Director, Planning and Redevelopment, requesting a copy of the final version of the 2005-06 CDBG/HOME Emergency Fund Application.
A response is requested in time for the February 8th Council meeting.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Carr, 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 Silver Top Diner, and a status report on the Dog Park plans.
A response is requested in time for the February 8, 2006, council meeting.
The following ordinance is read for the second time and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, 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.
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 CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following communication:
Communication from Thomas E. Hodge, Councilor at Large, to Representative Peter Kilmartin, (State and Federal Mandates on School Budgets)
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
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.
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, A PUBLIC HEARING IS SET FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2006, AT 7:00 P.M.:
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE APPROVED N A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition of Blackstone Valley Tourism Councilor to conduct A Valentines Dance at the Blackstone Valley Visitors Center, 175 Main Street, on Friday, February 10, 2006, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., LIC#0413M
Petition of St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee for a license to conduct a Post Parade Party at the Pawtucket Armory, 172 Exchange Street, on Saturday, March 4, 2006, from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. LIC. #0424M
POOL TABLE – Renewals
Benefit Street Pub Inc., 433 1/2 Benefit St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0004
Carousel Sports Lounge Inc., 507 Armistice Blvd. (3) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0030
Chazarie Inc., d/b/a Broadway Pub, (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0066
Community Center of Grupo Amigos Da Terceira Inc., 55 Memorial Drive, (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0051
Corina’s Pub Inc., 584 Smithfield Ave. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0062
Country Lounge Inc., d/b/a Tommy's Lounge, 99 India St. (2) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0009
CV Island, Inc. d/b/a Checkmate Pub Pizza, 1 Garden St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays, LIC#G0063
Teodoro & Benvindo DePina d/b/a E. A. Tavern, 4 Grace St. (2) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0057
Elias Dernikos d/b/a City Line Pizza & Restaurant, 594 Pawtucket Ave. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0011
G & D LLC d/b/a News Cafe, 43 Broad St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0052
Happy Hour Club, 404 Benefit St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0013
J.A.R Beverage Inc., d/b/a Murray's Pub, 1091 Main St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0033
K.J. Cummings Inc., d/b/a KC’S Tap, 140 Japonica St. (2) Weekdays and Sundays LIC#G0056
Lafayette Social Club Inc, 71 Benefit St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0017
Leonora R. Marques d/b/a Boulevard Tap, 572 Armistice Blvd. (2) Weekdays LIC#G0038
M & S Barbosa Tavern Inc. d/b/a Charlie’s Tavern, (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0048
Peddlers Inn Inc., 94 Middle St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0032
Provincial Grand Lodge of New England of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, 532 Lonsdale Ave. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0021
Rock's Bar Inc, 451 Prospect St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0020
S & L Inc., d/b/a Cafe Ordway, 3 Ordway St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0022
VICTUALLING HOUSE – First Class
Edwin Mejia & Tony Martinez d/b/a Bella Pasta, (transfer from V & S Bella Pasta, LLC d/b/a Bella Pasta) 514 Benefit Street, LIC#00763
Muhammad Islam Rehman d/b/a Sam’s Food Stores, (transfer from Harinder S. Johar d/b/a Sam’s Food Stores) 151 Benefit Street, LIC#00764
WASTE HAULER – New
Rhode Island Disposal Inc., 1507 Victory Highway, North Smithfield, RI, LIC#W0018
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
John Bessette - $100.55
Gloria Grzebien - Pending Estimates
Michael Kean - $350.00
Dorothy Paulhus - $210.82
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hodge the meeting is adjourned at 8:30 p.m.