City Council, October 25, 2006
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, October 25, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Grebien, Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilor Barry.
President Grebien presides.
The reading of the records of October 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:
| | 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, 2006, through September 30, 2006) |
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| | B. Communication from Jerry Meyer, Executive Director, East Greenwich Chamber of Commerce to the City Council, (Opposition of the Expansion of Grambling in Rhode Island) |
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| | C. Communication from Lorraine A Derois, Barrington Town Clerk to Municipal Clerks, (Resolution Opposing a Casino in West Warwick and Resolution Supporting Affordable Housing Bonds) |
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| | D. Communication from Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket, (Statements) |
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| | E. Communication from Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket, (Construction Fund Draw Schedule Analysis) |
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| | F. Communication from George Johnson, Acting Secretary, State Planning Council to the City Council, (Notice of Public Hearing – Amendment to the Transportation Improvement Program) |
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| | G. Superior Court Dismissal Stipulation – City of Pawtucket vs. Alan Tenreiro, Chairperson, Pawtucket School Committee and Lantau Island, Inc. |
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| | H. Communication from John L. Scanlon, Director of Athletics, Tolman High School to Councilman John Barry, (Pawtucket Parks and Recreation Facilities used by Public and Private Schools in the City) |
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| | I. Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning & Code Enforcement to Donald R. Grebien, President, Pawtucket City Council, (Vacant Property Housing Report) |
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| | J. Communication from William Mulholland, Superintendent, Pawtucket Parks & Recreation to the Pawtucket City Council, (Response to SRA and Tolman Tennis Use) |
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
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 Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
John Baxter, 96 Brewster Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in June, 2009.
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 Juvenile Hearing Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
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 Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Christopher A. Butler, 28 Potter Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in December, 2009.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING REQUEST IS DENIED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING REQUEST IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors 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 Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Wildenhain introduces the following communication:
Communication from John T. Holmes, Animal Control Officer to Mayor James E. Doyle, Donation to Pawtucket Animal Shelter from the William W. Tripp Funeral Home.
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication Daniel Laneres and Michael Sladen of the Tripp Funeral Home thanking them both for their generous contribution to the Pawtucket Animal Shelter.
The following ordinance is read for the second time and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors 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 Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI:
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vitali introduces the following communication:
Communication from Kent A. Willever, Executive Director, Rhode Island Ethics Commission to the Pawtucket City Council, (Request for Comment on Proposed Ethics Regulations)
Upon motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning & Code Enforcement requesting that he provide the results of an inspection for noise problems at Key Container Corporation located 21 Campbell Street.
The following ordinance is read for the second time and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Carr introduces the following communications:
Communication from Susan Mara, Senior Planner, Department of Planning and Redevelopment, (Advisory Opinion for Request to Lease Property near the Fire Station at 385 Newport Avenue for Installation of Telecommunications Equipment)
Communication from Susan Mara, Senior Planner, Department of Planning and Redevelopment, (Advisory Opinion for Request to Purchase 3, 180 SF of City Property, Described as Lot 23 on Plat 52. - Merrick Street)
Communication from Susan Mara, Senior Planner, Department of Planning and Redevelopment, (Advisory Opinion for Request to Lease City Land to Operate Two Billboards on City-owned Property at 340 Cottage Street)
Upon motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following communications are READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE.
Communication from Susan Mara, Senior Planner, Department of Planning and Redevelopment, (Advisory Opinion for Request to Lease Property near the Fire Station at 385 Newport Avenue for Installation of Telecommunications Equipment)
Communication from Susan Mara, Senior Planner, Department of Planning and Redevelopment, (Advisory Opinion for Request to Purchase 3, 180 SF of City Property, Described as Lot 23 on Plat 52. - Merrick Street)
Communication from Susan Mara, Senior Planner, Department of Planning and Redevelopment, (Advisory Opinion for Request to Lease City Land to Operate Two Billboards on City-owned Property at 340 Cottage Street)
The following ordinance is read for the second time and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment to Donald R. Grebien, President, Pawtucket City Council, (Union Wadding – Change in Zone) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE SECOND TIME AND LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
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, 1996 (CHANGE IN OFFICIAL ZONING MAP – Assessor’s Plat 44, Lots 583 & 596 and Plat 53, Lot 597 – 125 Goff Avenue – The Former Union Wadding)
The following ordinance is read for the second time and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF §363-59 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, REGULATING EXEMPTION FOR PROPERTY IN HISTORIC ZONES.
THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSES WERE LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETINGS HELD MAY 10, MAY 24, JUNE 7, JUNE 21, JULY 5, JULY 19, AUGUST 9, AUGUST 23, SEPTEMBER 6, SEPTEMBER 20, OCTOBER 11, AND OCTOBER 25, 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
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.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to schedule a Show Cause Hearing for Lourenco DoCouto d/b/a Larry's Auto Repair on November 8, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. It is further requested that the Police be notified to close this business until a license to operate is approved.
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition of St. Edward’s Church, to conduct a Holiday Bazaar at the Church Hall on Weeden Street on Saturday, November 4, 2006, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, November 5, 2006, from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. LIC#511
PUBLIC LAUNDRY – New
Extreme Clean Laundry Inc., 333 Armistice Blvd., LIC#A0079
THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Dilanna Egg & Food Inc. - $2,587.20/$3,945.15
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the meeting is adjourned at 7:25 p.m.