City Council, July 25, 2006
A special session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Tuesday, July 25, 2006, at 4:35 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Vitali, and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilor Moran
President Grebien presides.
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, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION SUBMITTED BY THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE IS TAKEN UP:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CHARTER TO BE PLACED ON THE NOVEMBER 7, 2006, BALLOT CHANGING SECTION 3-202, ENTITLED “MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS” AND ADDING SECTION 3-306 ENTITLED “BOARD AND COMMISSIONS” (Requiring all members of Boards and Commissions dealing with the expenditure of funds and/or rate filings be residents of the City during their term of office, unless otherwise specifically exempted by Charter or Ordinance)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.
Upon motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following amendment is APPROVED on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CHARTER TO BE PLACED ON THE NOVEMBER 7, 2006, BALLOT CHANGING SECTION 3-202, ENTITLED “MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS” AND ADDING SECTION 3-306 ENTITLED “BOARD AND COMMISSIONS” (Requiring all members of Boards and Commissions dealing with the expenditure of funds and/or rate filings be residents of the City during their term of office. Unless otherwise specifically exempted by Charter or Ordinance)
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, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Unless otherwise specifically exempted by Charter or Ordinance)
THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE SUBMITS THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WITHOUT A RECOMMENDATION, AND IS READ AND NOT PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Carr, Clemente and Vitali.
NOES - Councilors Barry, Bray, Hodge and Wildenhain.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Bray introduces the following communications:
Communication from Stephen A. Ricci, City Engineer to Donald R. Grebien, President, Pawtucket City Council, (Proposal Received from American East Engineers & Consultants, Inc. - 286 Main Street)
Proposal from American East Engineers & Consultants, Inc., (Proposal Building Inspection, 286 Main Street)
Communication from Joseph Scallin to Tom Conlon, (286 Main Street, Maintenance Repairs)
Previous Building Inspections for 286 Main Street submitted by Tom Conlon, Business Administrator
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Clemente, the following communications are READ AND ORDERED FILED.
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING WITH THE RECOMMENDATION TO DISCUSS THIS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION, TO BE HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL OFFICE, ROOM 303:
Upon unanimous consent of the Council, the Council enters into Executive Session at 5:18 p.m. pursuant to §42-46-4 and §42-46-5 (A)(2) of the General Laws of Rhode Island regarding pending litigations, on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Vitali and Wildenhain.
Noes – 0.
COUNCILOR BARRY LEAVES AT 5:19 P.M.
The Council discusses the following:
Settlement Proposal – City of Pawtucket vs. Alan Tenreiro Et Als
The Council returns to open session at 5:55 p.m.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilor Clemente, the minutes of the meeting held in executive session are sealed on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Vitali and Wildenhain.
Noes – 0.
The Council takes up the following:
Settlement Proposal – City of Pawtucket vs. Alan Tenreiro Et Als
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Vitali, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to request John T. Gannon, Legal Counsel, to prepare additional language to be included in the Settlement Proposal, as was discussed in Executive Session. A report is requested in time for the tentative meeting scheduled for August 3, 2006.
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION SUBMITTED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IS READ AND ORDERED FILED:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Clemente submits the following:
Proposal from American East Engineers & Consultants, Inc., (Proposal Building Inspection, 286 Main Street)
Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Council Bray, the Proposal of American East Engineers & Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $19,550.00 is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes – President Grebien, Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, and Vitali.
Noes – Councilor Wildenhain
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION SUBMITTED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A VOICE VOTE:
COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN VOTES IN OPPOSITION
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PLACEMENT OF A REFERENDA QUESTION ON THE BALLOT TO PURCHASE THE FORMER REGISTRY BUILDING AT 286 MAIN STREET FOR USE BY THE PAWTUCKET SCHOOL DEPARTMENT.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment regarding the Court’s decision in the Transfer Station case asking that the City Council be given the courtesy of being given updates on developments in a timely manner in the future.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded by the entire City Council, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., City Solicitor requesting a response to a letter previously sent regarding historical tax exemptions being given to a previously designated historical building which then is redeveloped into multiple condominium type units. A response is requested in time for the August 9, 2006, Council meeting.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Vitali, the meeting is adjourned at 6:21 p.m.