City Council, June 21, 2006
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, June 21, 2006, at 7:29 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali, and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilor Carr.
President Grebien presides.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 7:31 P.M.
The reading of the records of June 7, 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:
| | A. Communication from John E. Carney, Director of Public Works to the Pawtucket City Council, (Response – Drainage Problem at Daggett Avenue Ball Fields) |
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| | B. Communication from Stephen A. Ricci, City Engineer to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk, (Response – Drainage Problem at Daggett Avenue Ball Fields) |
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| | C. Communication from Major Arthur J. Martins, Pawtucket Police Department to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk, (Response – Boot Drive Fundraiser) |
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| | D. Communication from David A. Coughlin to the Honorable Donald R. Grebien, President, Pawtucket City Council, (Resume – School Committee Vacancy) |
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| | E. Communication from Richard Goldstein, Government Affairs to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, (State Budget) |
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| | F. Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning & Code Enforcement to Donald R. Grebien, President, Pawtucket City Council and Council Members, (Vacant Property Housing Report) |
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| | G. Communication from the Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket, (Statements) |
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| | H. Communication from the Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket, (Construction Fund Draw Schedule Analysis) |
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| | I. Communication from Russell Chateauneuf, Chief, Groundwater and Wetlands Protection, RI Department of Environmental Management to the City Clerk, (Insignificant Alteration Permit – Owen Avenue and Power Road) |
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| | J. Communication from Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk on behalf of Councilor Vitali to George L. Kelley, III, Chief of Police, (Requesting an Increase in Patrol in the Countryside Area) |
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| | K. Copy of Resolution from Anna M. Stetson, Providence City Clerk, (Elimination of MTBE as a Gasoline Additive) |
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| | L. Copy of Resolution from Anna M. Stetson, Providence City Clerk, (Relating to Public Utilities – Excavation Near Underground Utility Facilities – Costs) |
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| | M. Copy of Resolution from Anna M. Stetson, Providence City Clerk, (Relating to Education – The Rhode Island Student Investment Initiative) |
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| | N. Copy of Resolution from Anna M. Stetson, Providence City Clerk, (Requesting Rhode Island’s 39 Cities and towns to Support a Nationwide Boycott on All Petroleum-Based Products from the Exxon Mobile Corporation) |
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| | O. Copy of Resolution from Anna M. Stetson, Providence City Clerk, (Relating to Education – Foundation Level School Support) |
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| | P. Copy of Resolution from Anna M. Stetson, Providence City Clerk, (Opposition - Relating to Statutes and Statutory Construction – Publication and Distribution of Acts) |
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| | Q. Copy of Resolution from Anna M. Stetson, Providence City Clerk, (Joint Pension Review Committee) |
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| | R. Communication from JoAnn McIntyre, PWSB to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk, (PWSB - FY2007 Budget) |
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| | S. Communication Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning & Code Enforcement to Donald R. Grebien, President, Pawtucket City Council, (Tropical Vibes Corp., d/b/a Tabu Restaurant, 17 Exchange St. – Violations) |
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| | T. Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment to the City Council Ordinance Committee, (Proposed Zoning Ordinance Changes – 2006) |
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| | U. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 410 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket (Zoning Ordinance) Text and Official Zoning Maps is LAID ON THE TABLE and REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE. |
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| | V. Resolution Dedicating the city-owned, sports complex Located on School Street, which is leased by the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket, as “The Mike Pappas Youth Complex” is LAID ON THE TABLE and REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE. |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Clemente introduces the following communication:
Communication from John T. Gannon, McCorry and Gannon Attorneys at Law to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk, status report declaratory judgment action, 286 Main Street.
Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Vitali, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
Communication from John T. Gannon, McCorry and Gannon Attorneys at Law to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk, status report declaratory judgment action, 286 Main Street.
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 Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Raymond M. Gannon, Chair, Zoning Board of Appeals, regarding concerns from the Councilors on International Paving Corp. and DB Companies Inc. who are requesting a special use permit to operate an asphalt manufacturing/processing facility at 25 Concord Street. The Clerk is further instructed to include the following question in said letter. What are the hours of operation?
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 E. Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor regarding the flashing lights located at the intersection of Power Road and Weeden, which is no longer operating and would like to known when it will be replaced. A response is requested in time for the July 5, 2006, Council meeting.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING REQUEST IS DENIED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING REQUEST IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Clemente, Hodge, 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, Bray, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following communication:
Communication from Dr. Hans W. Dellith, Superintendent of Schools to Donald R. Grebien, President, Pawtucket City Council, regarding Skateboard Park.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE.
Communication from Dr. Hans W. Dellith, Superintendent of Schools to Donald R. Grebien, President, Pawtucket City Council, regarding Skateboard Park.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows;
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
ABSTAINS – Councilor Bray.
COUNCILOR CARR ARRIVES AT 7:55 P.M.
The following ordinance is read for the second time and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
ABSTAINS – Councilor Bray.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Barry introduces the following communication:
Communication from Jie Ling Chan, Manager, Mei King Restaurant to Whom It May Concern, (Request to Sell Food and Soda in Parking Lot of Restaurant on July 3, 2006).
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Vital, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REQUEST IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
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.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, Council Wildenhain introduces the following communication:
Communication from Ray Johnston, President, Pineview Little League to Jack Carney, Director of Public Works, update on drainage problem at the Tomlinson Sport Complex.
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET FOR CLASSIFIED NON-UNION – July 1, 2006-June 30, 2007.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF SECTION 2 OF CHAPTER 2811 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED “ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCE 2006-2007, AS AMENDED” (Tax Assessment Bill)
THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS WERE LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETINGS HELD MAY 10, & MAY 24, 2006, JUNE 7, 2006, AND IS AGAIN LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AUTO REPAIR SHOP & SECOND HAND SHOP CLASS B (Parts Only)
*Lourenco DoCouto d/b/a Larry's Auto Repair, 519 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#30208 #40205
STIPULATIONS:
1. No painting or auto body work.
2. No parking on Glenwood Avenue.
3. All work shall be done in building.
4. No storage of junk cars or parts outside.
ELECTION OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBER
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.
Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Vitali, the name of Raymond J. Spooner, Jr., is placed in nomination to serve as a School Committee Member to fill the unexpired term of Bartholomew L. Wildenhain.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilors Carr & Wildenhain, the nomination for the School Committee Member are closed.
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETINGS HELD MAY 10, & MAY 24, 2006, JUNE 7, 2006, IS TAKEN UP:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following license is APPROVED based upon response from Michael E. Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor
SIGN BOARD PERMIT – New
Rickey L. Costello d/b/a Broadway Loan & Jewelry, 720 Broadway, LIC#N0017
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Bray introduces the following license:
1ST CLASS VICTUALLING HOUSE
Swades LLC d/b/a Rasoi, 727 East Avenue, LIC#00780
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
1ST CLASS VICTUALLING HOUSE
Swades LLC d/b/a Rasoi, 727 East Avenue, LIC#00780
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT:
Petition of Pawtucket Fireworks Committee, for a license to conduct a Fireworks Display Illumination Show in McCoy Stadium, Columbus Avenue on Monday, July 3, 2006, from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. LIC #0448M
PAWN BROKER - Renewal
Robert M. Carbone d/b/a Pawtucket Pawn Brokers, 261 Main St. LIC#L0003
PRIVATE DETECTIVE - Renewals
Thomas J. Anter, 54 Dora St. LIC#90182
Richard Delmastro d/b/a Ardel Investigations,255 Main St. Suite #308, LIC#90185
Nicky J. Fernandes, (Information With Integrity, Incorporated), 155 Pleasant St. LIC#90179
Robert M. Gubala, 591 Beverage Hill Avenue, LIC#90186
Robert M. Gubala II, 591 Beverage Hill Avenue, LIC#90187
David MacLean, 393 Armistice Blvd. LIC#90164
Lincoln D. Roy d/b/a LR & Associates, 45 Broad St. LIC#90173
Mauro Della Selva, 38 Mabel St. LIC#90181
Daniel A. Silveira, 29 Dunnell Lane, LIC#90176
Steven D. Vander Pyl, 60 McCabe Ave. LIC#90180
PUBLIC LAUNDRY Renewals -
Angelica Textile Services Inc., 482 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#A0062
Anjos Enterprises Inc. d/b/a J & L Laundramat, 288 East Ave. LIC#A0003
Belisle's Coin Laundry Inc., 660 Broadway LIC#A0063
Budz Suds Incorporated d/b/a Budz Suds Laundromat, 611 Smithfield Ave. LIC#A0051
Chaudhary, LLC d/b/a Swan Cleaners, 371 Benefit St. LIC#A0066
Manisha Chowdhary d/b/a R & M Laundromat, 530 Broadway, LIC#A0070
Cosann Laundry, Inc., d/b/a Freeway Laundry II, 280 Dexter St. LIC#A0074
Laundromax-Pawtucket, LLC d/b/a Laundromax,485 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#A0075
George & Libie Leonard d/b/a Stanley Systems Cleaners & Mr. USA, 224 East Ave. LIC#A0017
New England Linen Supply Inc., 20 Rhode Island Ave. LIC#A0021
Linda M. Roselli d/b/a Coin-Op, 504 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#A0053
Royal Cleaners Inc. d/b/a Royal Cleaners, 639 Cottage St. LIC#A0045
Oladipo Solola d/b/a Langley's Laundry, 265 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#A0043
Sunshine Laundromat Inc., 192 Division St. LIC#A0040
*THE FOLLOWING BONDS ARE APPROVED, SURETIES NAMED ARE ACCEPTED:
PRIVATE DETECTIVE –
Richard Delmastro d/b/a Ardel Investigations, Surety – Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Nicky J. Fernandes, (Information With Integrity, Incorporated), Surety – Western Surety Company
David MacLean, Surety – Western Surety Company
Lincoln D. Roy d/b/a LR & Associates, Surety – Western Surety Company
Daniel A. Silveira, Surety – Western Surety Company
Mauro Della Selva, Surety – Western Surety Company
Steven D. Vander Pyl, Surety – Hartford Fire Insurance Company
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Christopher Desantis by Progressive Insurance- $1,807.21
Allan Johnson - $293.75-$377.00
Rosemarie Valetim by Attorney Eugene V. Millicone - $300,000.00
Ashley Ventura by Attorney Marianne Santoro – No Amount Specified
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge seconded by the entire City Council the meeting is adjourned at 8:30 p.m. in memory of Bartholomew L. Wildenhain former School Committee member and brother of Councilor Paul J. Wildenhain.