March 22, 2006 - Regular City Council Session

 

A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, March 22, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. 

 

Present – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Hodge, Moran, Vitali, and Wildenhain.

 

Absent – Councilor Clemente.

 

President Grebien presides.

 

The reading of the records of March 8, 2006, is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Vitali, the *Consent Agenda is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.

 

*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:

 

061      A.        Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council,  (Statement of Estimated, Realized and Unrealized Revenues, for the fiscal period July 1, 2005, through February 28, 2006)

 

028      B.         Communication from Jean M. Fecteau, Glocester Town Clerk to Pawtucket City Council, (Support of Senate Bill 2006S-2135 “An Act Relating to Education” and Support of Senate Bill S 2079 “Low and Moderate Income Housing”)

 

028      C.        Communication from Anne M. Irons, Foster Town Clerk to Pawtucket City Council, (Support of Senate Bill 2006S 2135– An Act Relating to Education)

 

028      D.        Communications from John P. O’Brien, Secretary, State Planning Council to Pawtucket City Council, (Notice of Rescheduled Public Workshop and Public Hearing)

 

028      E.         Communication from John P. O’Brien, Secretary, State Planning Council to Pawtucket City Council, (Notice of Public Workshops and Public Hearings)

 

028      F.         Communications from Peter F. Kilmartin, House Majority Whip, Representative – District 61 to Donald R. Grebien, President, Pawtucket City Council, (2006-H7260 Relating to Taxation – Property Subject to Taxation and 2006-H7331 Relating to Taxation – Property Subject to Taxation)

 

634      G.        Communication from Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk to Al Moscola, General Manager, Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, (Requesting removal of bus stop in front of 230 Beverage Hill Avenue).

 

028      H.        Communication from Louise R. Phaneuf, Burriville Town Clerk to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk, (Resolution Supporting Legislation Requiring Utilities to Pay for Relocation of Infrastructure)

 

028      I.          Communication from Louise R. Phaneuf, Burriville Town Clerk to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk, (Support of Resolution Relating to State Affairs and Government – Department of Environmental Management – Elimination of MTBE as a Gasoline Additive)

 

028      J.          Communication from Louise R. Phaneuf, Burriville Town Clerk to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk, (Support of Resolution of Amendments to §16-7-44. School Housing Project Costs)

 

635 & 028       K.        Communication from Claudette Peden, Consultant for T-Mobile to Harvey E. Goulet, Jr., Director of Administration, (Omnipoint Proposal – 385 Newport Avenue to Install a Wireless Communications Facility) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE and THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT.

 

613 & 028       L.         Communication from Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., City Solicitor to Donald R. Grebien, President, Pawtucket City Council, (Additional Associate Judge – Municipal Court) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE.

 

623      M.        Communication from Angel S. Garcia, Director of Personnel to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Amend Pay Ordinance Chapter 2797 - (Delete Engineering Aide I & Engineering Aide III and Create Project Leader) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

330      N.        An Ordinance In Amendment Of Chapter 2797 Of The Ordinances Of The City Of Pawtucket Establishing A Pay Plan For The City Of Pawtucket. (Delete Engineering Aide I & Engineering Aide III And Create Project Leader) is LAID ON THE TABLE and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:

 

Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following appointment as a member of the Riverfront Commission, for confirmation:

 

RIVERFRONT COMMISSION

 

Thomas J. Queenan, 24 Edendale Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861.  Term expires the first Monday in June, 2009 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle for confirmation, is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

RIVERFRONT COMMISSION

 

589      Thomas J. Queenan, 24 Edendale Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861.  Term expires the first Monday in June, 2009.

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE FOLLOWING MATTER IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

HIRE JOHN T. GANNON, ESQ. TO PURSUE A DECLARATORY JUDGMENT IN SUPERIOR COURT TO DECLARE THE LEASE FOR THE PROPERTY AT 286 MAIN STREET (THE FORMER REGISTRY BUILDING) BETWEEN LANTAU ISLAND INC., AND THE PAWTUCKET SCHOOL COMMITTEE, NULL AND VOID.

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE FOLLOWING MATTER IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Carr, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – Councilors Bray and Hodge.

 

AUTHORIZE THE CITY SOLICITOR TO ENTER A CONSENT ORDER IN SUPERIOR COURT REGARDING THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT’S BUDGET.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.

 

With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following communication:

 

Pawtucket School Department: FY06 Projection

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Carr, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:

 

613 & 3           Pawtucket School Department: FY06 Projection

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.

 

With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following communication:

 

Pawtucket School Department vs. City of Pawtucket - Consent Order

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:

 

613 & 3           Pawtucket School Department vs. City of Pawtucket - Consent Order

 

THE FOLLOW REQUEST SUBMITTED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL IS TAKEN UP:

 

Communication from John F. McBurney, III, Pawtucket Municipal Court, Chief Judge to Donald R. Grebien, President, Pawtucket City Council, (Requesting an Additional Associate Judge for the Pawtucket Municipal/Housing Court).

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following request is LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:

 

613 & 028       Communication from John F. McBurney, III, Pawtucket Municipal Court, Chief Judge to Donald R. Grebien, President, Pawtucket City Council, (Requesting an Additional Associate Judge for the Pawtucket Municipal/Housing Court).

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.

 

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance requesting what the cost would be for an additional Associate Municipal Court Judge, including salary and any benefits that go with this position.

 

A response is requested in time for the April 5, 2006, Council meeting.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.

 

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to John E. Carney, Director of Public Works requesting he contact the Administration in Attleboro to obtain a status report on the County Street Bridge project in Attleboro, MA.

 

A response is requested in time for the April 5, 2006, Council meeting.

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

033 & 588       RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ABATEMENT OF TAXES ON MOTOR VEHICLES, REAL ESTATE AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER, 2005 IN THE SUM OF $120,137.51. 

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING REQUEST IS DENIED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

028      Communication from Mercedes A. Monteiro, Chair, Cape Verdean Subcommittee, Heritage Program Coordinator to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, requesting sponsorship of the 31st Annual Cape Verdean Independence Day Celebration

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING REQUEST IS DENIED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

028      Communication from Jeanne Mandeville, Mandeville Sign to Donald R. Grebien, President, Pawtucket City Council, (PPSST National Championship- Donation)

 

028      THE FINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING REQUEST WITH THE RECOMMENDATION TO INCLUDE $1000.00 IN THE FY07 BUDGET FOR THE GAMM THEATER, WHICH IS DENIED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES – President Grebien, Councilor Bray.

 

NOES - Councilors Barry, Carr, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION SUBMITTED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR APPROVAL IS TAKEN UP:

 

588      RESOLUTION PROVIDING COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS TO “OLD PENSION PLAN” POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS WHO RETIRED FROM 1965 THROUGH 1988.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Barry, the resolution, is AMENDED as follows, on a roll call vote:

 

AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

STRIKE THE WORDS “A MINIMUM OF” IN THE THIRD SENTENCE OF THE FINAL PARAGRAPH TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

 

588      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2006,  THE POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS OF THE “OLD PENSION PLAN SYSTEM” WILL RECEIVE A MINIMUM OF A 2% NON-COMPOUDING COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT ANNUALLY, EXCLUDING WIDOWS, BASED ON ANNUAL PENSIONS AS OF JULY 1, 2006 WITH NO RETROACTIVE ADJUSTMENTS.

 

The following resolution is read and PASSED as AMENDED on a roll call vote as follows:

 

AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

588      RESOLUTION PROVIDING COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS TO “OLD PENSION PLAN” POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS WHO RETIRED FROM 1965 THROUGH 1988.

 

The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:

 

AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Bray, Carr, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

588      RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET’S BOND LEGISLATION

 

COUNCILOR BRAY LEAVES THE CHAMBERS AT 7:50 P.M.

 

The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:

 

AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Carr, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

588      RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION TO AMEND THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET’S TAX CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

 

The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:

 

AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Carr, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

588      RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION TO EXPAND THE PAWTUCKET ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT

 

The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:

 

AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Carr, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0

 

032      RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CARE OF BURIAL LOT OF DOMINGOS DOS SANTOS

 

The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:

 

AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Carr, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0

 

032      RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CARE OF BURIAL LOT OF NOAMI GARCIA

 

The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:

 

AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Carr, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0

 

032      RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CARE OF BURIAL LOT OF OCTAVIA GOMES

 

The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:

 

AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Carr, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0

 

032      RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CARE OF BURIAL LOT OF ANTONIO MALDONADO

 

The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:

 

AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Barry, Carr, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0

 

032      RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CARE OF BURIAL LOT OF JOSEFA MENENDEZ

 

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, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

330      AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2797 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET. (CREATE LIBRARY ASSISTANT I – CIRCULATION AND LIBRARY ASSISTANT II – CIRCULATION).

 

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, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

330      AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 363 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “TAXATION.” (EXPANDING ELIGIBILITY FOR VETERANS’ EXEMPTION)

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

330      AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF SECTION 260-14 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, REGARDING ENTERTAINMENT LICENSES.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.

 

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilor Moran, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to William Mulholland, Superintendent, Pawtucket Parks and Recreation, requesting that a 6’ sink-hole in the ball field parking lot on Newport Avenue across the street from St. Teresa’s Church be repaired.

 

A response is requested in time for the April 5, 2006, Council meeting.

 

COUNCILOR BRAY RETURNS TO THE CHAMBERS AT 7:56 P.M.

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

330      AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 251 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED SECONDHAND SHOPS, JUNKYARDS, AND JUNK DEALERS, AND METAL RECYCLERS.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.

 

With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vitali introduces the following communication:

 

Communication from Michael F. Horan, Esq. representing Kevin Louis Miniati, owner of the real estate at 448 Newport Avenue submitting a petition to amend the Comprehensive Plan to incorporate a proposed zone change from RS (Residential Single-Family) to RM (Residential Multi-Family).

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE.

 

028      Communication from Michael F. Horan, Esq. representing Kevin Louis Miniati, owner of the real estate at 448 Newport Avenue submitting a petition to amend the Comprehensive Plan to incorporate a proposed zone change from RS (Residential Single-Family) to RM (Residential Multi-Family.

 

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE SUBMITTED BY THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2006, AT 7:00 P.M. IS TAKEN UP:

 

330      AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2373 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 410 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND, 1996. (CHANGE IN OFFICIAL ZONING MAP PAGE 33B LOT 525 – KEVIN LOUIS MINIATI – 448 NEWPORT AVENUE.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following ordinance is REFERRED BACK TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE on a unanimous voice vote:

 

330      AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2373 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 410 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND, 1996. (CHANGE IN OFFICIAL ZONING MAP PAGE 33B LOT 525 – KEVIN LOUIS MINIATI – 448 NEWPORT AVENUE.

 

*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES (CLASS A & B) (Selling used automobiles and parts)

 

Americar Sales & Collision Center Inc., 626 Main St. LIC#30316 #40340

*The Car Store Inc., One Colfax St. LIC#30219 #40221

1.  No auto body or painting.

2.  No parking on Selkirk Street.

*Coastal Collision, Towing & Auto Sales Inc., d/b/a Coastal Auto Sales, 540 Pawtucket Ave.  LIC#30262 #40273

1.  No more than 8 vehicles in the front lot for sale at any given time.

Colonial Motor Sales Inc., 550 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#30025 #40022

Corey Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Gansett Auto Sales and Parts, 206 Pine St. LIC#30275 #40288

County Motors Inc., 1588 Newport Ave. LIC#30028 #40028

Crown Collision Center Inc., d/b/a Crown Auto Sales, 180 Broadway LIC#30133 #40115

*Rita D’Angelo d/b/a Cartex Auto Sales, 540 Weeden St. LIC#30249 #40261

1.  Limit of ten (10) cars to be stored in back on existing paved area.

2.  Limit of five (5) cars parked in front for sales.

3.  No auto body work.

*D & D Tire Service Inc., d/b/a Carlos’ Auto Sales and Service, 1117 Central Ave. LIC#30274 #40286

STIPULATION ADDED ON 3/6/02

1.  No cars parked on street for sale or repair.

Duffy's Auto Sales Inc., 65 Harris St. LIC#30034 #40033

*E-Z Auto Sales and Service Inc., 163 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#30142 #40125

1.  No auto bodywork or painting.

*Albino Ferreira d/b/a Division Street Auto Sales & Service, 595 Division St. LIC#30188 #40184

1.  All work shall be done inside garage.

2.  No guard dogs.

3.  No bodywork or painting.

4.  The exhaust is to be vented through the roof.

5.  No sales of auto parts.

FVF Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Tomasso’s Auto Sales, 729 East  Ave. LIC#30045 #40043

*Mario H. Gonzalez d/b/a Liberty Auto Sales and Repair, 192 Pine St. & 62 Church St.  LIC#30309 #40331

1.  No work on vehicles outside of building.

2.  No storage of junk parts and auto related debris except in dumpsters.

Industrial Motors Inc., 31 Link St. LIC#30055 #40049

*Jack and Son Auto Sales & Service Inc., 1012 Main St. LIC#30216 #40218

1.  Screening to be placed on rear fence and kept completely enclosed.

2.  Sidewalk to be kept clear of debris. 

3.  No cars to be stored in front except when work is completed on them.

4.  No litter, junk or trash to be stored on premises over night.

5.  Autos to be stored in rear of screened area.

Jim’s Auto Sales and Auto Body Works Inc., 1153 Central Ave.  LIC#30099 #40086

Jose & Manuel Jorge d/b/a Darlington Auto Body, 156 Benefit St. LIC#30184 #40176

 Lindbergh Auto Body, Inc., d/b/a Lindbergh Auto Sales, 58 Smithfield Ave. LIC#30254 #40265

Mocar Inc., d/b/a Racom Auto Sales, 218 Pine St. LIC#30076 #40062

*Michael J. Newman d/b/a Grand Avenue Garage, 175 Grand Ave. LIC#30277 #40289

1.  Limit of 10 cars for sale on lot.

2.  Three (3) parking spaces reserved for customers.

3.  Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

4.  No auto repair after 5:00 p.m.

Thomas Palangio and Nicholas D'Amica d/b/a Consumers Auto Sales and Service, 610 Weeden St. LIC#30085 #40070

Patriot Sales & Service Inc., d/b/a Patriot Truck Sales & Service, 531 Main St. LIC#30307 #40328

Steven B. Perlow d/b/a Perlows Auto Sales, 56 Nashua St.  LIC#30089 #40076

*Perlows Auto Incorporated d/b/a Perlows Summit Service, 1028 Main St. LIC#30264 #40276

1.  No auto repair to be conducted outside of building.

2.  No cars stored outside.

3.  No auto bodywork.

4.  Hours 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday.

*Precision Harley Davidson Inc., 269 Armistice Blvd. LIC#30092 #40078

1.  No parking on McHale Court.

Pride Hyundai Inc., 20 Division St. LIC#30125 #40108

Scottie’s Auto Sales Inc.,  262 Central Ave. LIC#30301 #40320

Dennis D. Sorensen d/b/a Fairlawn Auto Sales, 526 Weeden St. LIC#30106 #40095

Steingold Auto Sales Ltd. d/b/a Steingold Volvo, 766 Broadway LIC#30148 #40133

Edward F. Truchon d/b/a Eddie’s Auto Sales, 80 Conant St. (front) LIC#30115 #40102

*U-Haul Company of Rhode Island Inc., d/b/a U-Haul Center of Pawtucket, 2 Lonsdale Ave. LIC#30246 #40257

1.  Repair of U-Haul Vehicles only.

2.  No auto bodywork.

3.  No spray painting.

4.  All repair work shall be conducted inside garage area.

5.  No used auto parts or junk shall be stored outside.

6.  Shall adhere to current zoning regulations for landscaping of parking lots.

7.  No auto repair work on Sundays.

8.  Schedule a meeting with the neighbors on Hayward Street within 6-8 weeks to review operation of business.

*Mario Veiga d/b/a Mo Performance, 45 Sharon Ave. LIC#30157 #40144

1.  No work outside garage.

2.  No parking on Sharon Avenue.

3.  Trash & debris will be picked up.

4.  No auto body or spray painting.

*Wheels of Freedom Inc., 121 Benefit St. LIC#30199 #40196

1.  Property will be enclosed all around the building.

2.  Vehicle testing on Benefit Street ONLY.

 

AUTO REPAIR SHOP & SECOND HAND SHOP CLASS B (Parts Only)

 

B T S Co Inc., d/b/a The Tire & Service Store, 580 Pawtucket  Ave.  LIC#30296 #40313

Domenic S. Coccia Jr., d/b/a Main Street Auto Repair, 5 Quincy Ave. LIC#30292 #40309

Daniel’s Auto Radiator Works Inc., 669 Roosevelt Ave. LIC#30030 #40025

Division Brakes Inc., 272 Broadway LIC#30168 #40156

Firestone Tire & Rubber Co., 270 Broadway LIC#30295 #40312

Donald E. Goulet d/b/a D & G Auto Sales, 33 Utton Ave.  LIC#30052 #40046

Melkoun Service Center Inc., 252 Cottage St. LIC#30287 #40303

Pascale Service Corp., 51 Delta Dr. LIC#30086 #40072

*Fortunato G. Pinto d/b/a Pinto’s Truck Repair, 62 Woodlawn Ave. LIC#30258 #40268

1.  No auto bodywork is allowed on premises.

2.  No outside storage of vehicles or debris.

3.  No selling of vehicles.

4.  All work on vehicles shall be done inside the garage.

*Sterry Street Auto Sales Inc., d/b/a Sterry Street Auto Repair, 77 Sterry St. LIC#30290 #40307

1.  Hours of operations shall be Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

2.  No vehicles shall be parked on the street.

3.  Building is to be painted and repaired in a reasonable time.

4.  The only sign is to be painted on the building.

Warren Tire Co. Inc., d/b/a Warren Tire, 420 Broadway LIC#30169 #40157

Yankee Auto Electric Inc., 156 Division St. LIC#30291 #40308

 

SECOND HAND SHOP (Used Auto Parts Only)

 

George A. Lemieux d/b/a G & M Auto Electric Service, 741  Broadway LIC#40304

Scarborough Faire Inc., 587 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#40089

 

SECOND HAND SHOP (Used Automobiles & Auto Parts)

 

Leer’s Auto Sales, Inc., 276 Beverage Hill Ave. LIC#40284

 

SECOND HAND SHOP ONLY (Class A – Use Automobiles Only)

 

Ajax Auto Parts Co., d/b/a Cove Metal Company, 160 Grenville St. LIC#40327

*Michael J. Caito d/b/a Benefit Auto Sales Annex, 795 Broadway, LIC#40129

1.  Cars shall not block or park on sidewalk on McCabe Street.

Thomas P. Dunn d/b/a Independent Auto Sales, 379 Roosevelt Ave. LIC#40035

Steven Perlow d/b/a Perlow’s Auto Sale Annex, 589 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#40267

Sousa’s Auto Sales and Auto Body Inc., 1442 Newport Ave. LIC#40201

 

AUTO REPAIR SHOP ONLY

 

*Tina Baptista  d/b/a M & M Auto Repair, 3 Dix St. LIC#30279

1.  No auto body work.

2.  No outside vehicle storage.

3.  No parking along the railroad tracks either on road or on dirt sidewalk.

4.  No auto parts stored outside.

5.  No outside dumpsters.

6.  No unregistered autos parked outside.

7.  No speeding, racing, or testing of vehicles in the area.

8.  Work shall be performed only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

9.  All repair work shall be inside, there will be no repair of vehicles outside in the street or sidewalk.

Jose S. Bento d/b/a Joe's Cedar Street Shell, 71 Cedar  St. LIC#30013

Brake Shop Plus Inc., 72 Exchange St. LIC#30154

Broadway Tire Inc., 588 Broadway LIC#30016

Jeovany Calero and Abel A. Fuerte d/b/a J & J Auto Repair,  511 Broadway LIC#30127

Candeias Auto Service Inc., 35 Cedar St. LIC#30313

Corey Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Wholesale Muffler, 510 Main St.  LIC#30027

*Richard DiFonzo d/b/a Busy Bee Auto Repair, 611 Weeden St.  LIC#30130

1.  No auto bodywork.

2.  No auto painting.

D & R Automotives, LLC, 21 Slade St. LIC#30308

*Jerry’s Service, Inc., 756 East Ave. LIC#30253

1.  No cars parked on sidewalk on East Avenue and Hillside Avenue.

2.  Never more than 5 cars maximum left overnight; 3 to be stored inside; 2 outside.

3.  No car sales.

4.  Tires stored in enclosed area, to be removed every week.

5.  No bodywork.

6.  All work shall be done inside the building.

7.  Hours of operation shall be Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm; Saturday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.

8.  No cars shall be parked on Hillside Avenue.

Raymond Kelley d/b/a Kelley's Transmission Center, 446  Central Ave. LIC#30060

Kleen Core Radiator Service Inc., 844 Mineral Spring Ave.  LIC#30061

Leer’s Auto Body, Inc., 276 Beverage Hill Ave. LIC#30272

Joaquim A. Loureiro d/b/a Loureiro’s Auto Repair, 28 Willard St. LIC#30065

Manny's Service Center Inc., 645 Armistice Blvd. LIC#30186

James E. Martins d/b/a In ‘N Out Preventive Maintenance Specialist, 1438 Newport Ave. LIC#30269

*Mike’s Truck & Trailer Repair Inc., 447 York Ave. LIC#30276

1.  Hours of Operation will be Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Mocar Incorporated d/b/a Maaco Auto Painting & Bodyworks, 501  Main St. LIC#30075

Monro Brake and Muffler, Inc., d/b/a  Speedy Auto Service by Monro, 1427 Newport Ave. LIC#30241

Perry’s Automotive Inc., d/b/a Perry’s Automotive, 45 Alden St. LIC#30260

Standard Auto Body Inc., 379 Roosevelt Ave. LIC#30108 

Alvin L. Thurber III d/b/a Al's Auto & Truck Repair, 68 Birch  St. LIC#30112

Tire Pros Inc., 21 Division St. LIC#30239

Gary J. Verduchi d/b/a Woodlawn Sunoco, 75 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#30220

 

CLASS C  (USED Miscellaneous Merchandise)

 

Beau Video Ltd., d/b/a Beau Video, 171 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#40162

Buy-Rite Equipment Inc., d/b/a Buy Rite Equipment, 413 Central Ave. LIC#40338

Richard Byers d/b/a Dick’s Sport & Hobby Shop, 460 Smithfield Ave. LIC#40013

Fastcash Pawn & Checkcashers, Incorporated, 824 Newport Ave. LIC#40319

Hollywood Entertainment Corporation d/b/a Hollywood Video Game Crazy #039-117, 398 Cottage St. LIC#40335

National Wrecking Co. Inc., 130 Grotto Ave. LIC#40329

Northeast Management Inc., d/b/a Blockbuster Video, 295 Armistice Blvd. LIC#40336

Northeast Management Inc., d/b/a Blockbuster Video, 753 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#40337

Luke Renchan d/b/a Luke’s Record Exchange, 393 Broadway LIC#40084

Mary Siniak, 353 Roosevelt Ave. LIC#40093

Alvin Thurber d/b/a S & A Motors & Equipment Co., 78 Bacon St. LIC#40100

 

AUTOMOBILE JUNKYARD (Renewal)

 

Ajax Auto Parts Co., d/b/a Cove Metal Company, 160 Grenville St. LIC#30306

Steven B. Perlow d/b/a A. Adams Auto Parts, 589 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#30305

 

WHOLESALE JUNK LICENSES (All Renewals)

 

Ajax Auto Parts Co., d/b/a Cove Metal Company, 160 Grenville St. LIC#60001

*J & J Bumpers Inc., d/b/a J & J Bumpers, 10 Dunnell Lane LIC#60005

1.  No storage of bumpers outside of the existing building will be permitted, however the following exceptions will be allowed;

a)  A maximum of 1-3 racks containing up to 225 bumpers may be placed next to the building in the area of the loading dock in the southwest corner of the building until such time as an additional storage unit it is approved by the City Council and at which time these racks and bumpers would need to be enclosed in the new storage unit with absolutely no outside storage of bumpers thereafter.

b)  All bumpers must be moved inside the building within 48 hours of delivery.

c)  All bumpers currently stored outside must be removed within 30 days.

2.  Deliveries of bumpers and trash removal will be allowed only during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

3.  No work may be performed outside of the building with the exception of the unloading, sorting and loading of bumpers during normal business hours.

4.  The grounds of the property will be cleaned and maintained and all debris from building renovations, surplus wood, rocks, and unused vehicles and trucks shall be removed within 30 days.

5.  All emissions from the building must  be properly controlled in accordance with all applicable regulations.

6.  No buildings or structures of any kind may be erected on the property without prior City Council approval. 

National Wrecking Co. Inc., 130 Grotto Ave. LIC#60006

Steven B. Perlow d/b/a A. Adams Auto Parts, 589 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#60002

Samuel S. & Charles R. Sinel d/b/a Berger & Company, 126 Front St. LIC#60003

 

RETAIL JUNK LICENSE (Renewal)

 

National Wrecking Co., Inc., 130 Grotto Ave. LIC#50002

 

ENTERTAINMENT –

 

Petition of Daggett Delights Inc. for a license to conduct a Classic Car Show in Parking Lot of Daggett Farm in Slater Park, on Tuesdays, May through September, 2006, from 5:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. LIC#0434M

 

Petition of Iglesia Cristo Soberano A.C.Y.M. to conduct a Religious Celebration Service at C-Town Supermarket Parking Lot, 300 Barton Street (parking lot), on Fridays from May to September 2006, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., LIC#0432M

 

HOLIDAY  LICENSES – New

 

Adams Furniture Company Inc., 65 East Ave. LIC#20088

Isaac & Ama Amponsah d/b/a Ama's Variety and Mini Mart,  957 Main St. LIC#20091

Beau Video Ltd. d/b/a Beau Video, 171 Pawtucket Ave.  LIC#20095

Beauty Works Inc., 50 Ann Mary St. LIC#20093

Blossoms Design Boutique, Inc., 160 Smithfield Ave. LIC#20079

Caprichos Antioquenos Baker, Inc. 173 Lonsdale Ave., LIC#20098

Joao M. Cardoso d/b/a Cardoso Fish Market, 76 Slater St. LIC#20082

Central Avenue Bakery Inc., 679 Central Ave.  LIC#20097

Ebl Inc., d/b/a Eblens Clothing & Footwear, 295 Armistice Blvd. LIC#20090

Antonio Gomes & Manny Xavier d/b/a Lima Doce Grocery Store, 550 Weeden St. LIC#20094

Newport Avenue Donuts, Inc., d/b/a Dunkin Donuts #300297, 81 Newport Ave. LIC#20096

Ocean State Job Lot of Pawtucket Inc., 470 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#20081

Onasco LLC d/b/a Onasco Sunoco A-Plus, 81 School St. LIC#20086

Rose Bud Florist, Inc.,  386 Central Ave. LIC#20080

Shaw's Supermarkets Inc., d/b/a Super Shaw's, 50 Ann Mary St. LIC#20085

Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC., d/b/a Super Stop & Shop, 380 Cottage St. LIC#20087

Stop & Shop Supermarket Company, 675 Beverage Hill Ave.  LIC#20089

Tim Hortons New England Inc., d/b/a Tim Hortons New England, 1242 Newport Ave. LIC#20092

Walgreen Eastern Co. Inc., d/b/a Walgreen’s #03468, 100 Broad St. LIC#20083

Walgreen Eastern Co. Inc., d/b/a Walgreen's, #2639, 700 Central Ave. LIC#20084

 

PEDDLERS Renewals -

 

Palagi’s 2000, Inc. d/b/a Palagi’s Ice Cream, 55 Bacon Street,  LIC#4

DRIVER:         Alejandro Arteaga, 55 Bacon St., Pawtucket, RI

TO PEDDLE:   Ice Cream

LOCATION:   All of Pawtucket

 

PRIVATE DETECTIVE  - New

 

Robert M. Gubala, 591 Beverage Hill Ave. LIC#90186

Robert M. Gubala II, 591 Beverage Hill Ave. LIC#90187

 

VICTUALLING HOUSE 1ST Class –

 

Carl Cox d/b/a Rhode to the Islands Caribbean Restaurant, (Prev. Sonny Michel d/b/a Chez Sonny Haitian Restaurant) 97 Lonsdale Ave. LIC#00767

 

Natalie Emerson & Lisa Mcassey d/b/a Home Plate Café, (Prev. Stephen Murgo, Jr., d/b/a Café Neva) 429 Benefit St. LIC#00768

 

*THE FOLLOWING BONDS ARE APPROVED, SURETIES NAMED ARE ACCEPTED:

 

PRIVATE DETECTIVE –

 

Robert M. Gubala, Surety – The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company

Robert M. Gubala II, Surety – The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company

 

THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS TAKEN UP:

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following license is removed from the consent agenda and is LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:

 

ENTERTAINMENT –

 

Petition of Iglesia Cristo Soberano A.C.Y.M. to conduct a Religious Celebration Service at 339 Lonsdale Avenue, Dominican Market (parking lot), on May 26, June 23, July 28, August 11, and September 8, 2006, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., LIC#0433M

 

*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:

 

Hamilton Darosa by Wayne G. Resmini, Esq. – No amount Specified

Rae & Scott Davis - $704.01/$719.72

William Greenwood - $576.52

Joseph Muschiano by Michael Horan, Esq. – No Amount Specified

Richard Perron by OneBeacon Insurance - $60.00

Marie Puglia by Richard M. Bianculli Jr., Esq. – No Amount Specified

Dawn Rosa by Attorney George Hovarth - $400,000.00

John Paul Rosa by Attorney George Hovarth - $100,000.00

 

The City Council adjourns at 8:05 p.m. in memory of Nicholas Georgitis, proprietor of the Cup n Saucer.

March 22, 2006 - Regular City Council Session
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