City Council, September 20, 2006
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, September 20, 2006, at 7:25 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 and Wildenhain.
Absent – 0
President Grebien presides.
The reading of the records of September 6, 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 Mayor James E. Doyle to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, (Reappointment of Hugh Monahan to the Pawtucket Housing Authority as a Commissioner – Term expires July 14, 2011) |
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| | B. 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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| | C. Communication from the Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket, (Statements) |
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| | D. Communication from the Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket, (Construction Fund Draw Schedule Analysis) |
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| | E. Communication from Pawtucket Alliance for Downtown Success (PADS) to Donald R. Grebien, President, Pawtucket City Council, (Opposition to the Proposed Construction and Demolition Debris Truck/Rail Transfer Facility – 280 Pine Street) |
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| | F. Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director to Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, (Uniform Overtime FY07) |
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| | G. Communication from Richard Goldstein, Government Affairs to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, (REAP Savings Report) |
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| | H. Communication from Thomas Willett, Chief of Project Development, Department of Planning and Redevelopment to Mr. Robert A. Smith, P.E. Managing Engineer, RI Department of Transportation, (Improvements to Mineral Spring Avenue) |
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| | I. Communication from Frederick C. Williamson, State Historic Preservation Officer to Property Owners and Local, State and Federal Officials, (National Register of Historic Places Listing) |
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| | J. Communication from John E. Carney, Director of Public Works to the Pawtucket City Council, (Response – Road Repairs) |
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| | K. Communication from Mia Manzotti, Esq., Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns to Municipal CEO’s; City and Town Council Members, (2006 Open Meetings Act/Access to Public Records Act Amendments) |
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| | L. Communication from Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., City Solicitor to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk, (Speed Bumps) IS REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE. |
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| | M. Communication from Joseph E. Hodson to the City Council, (Lot 22 – Section M – Oak Grove Cemetery) IS REFERRED TO THE CEMETERY COMMITTEE and LEGAL DEPARTMENT. |
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| | N. Communication from Norm Lagasse, Lamar Lease Manager to the Pawtucket City Council, (Billboard Faces/ Cottage Street/George Bennett Industrial Highway) IS REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, LAW DEPARTMENT, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, AND CITY PLANNING COMMISSION. |
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| | O. Communication from Joseph A. Keough, Jr. Keough & Sweeney, Ltd. to Donald R. Grebien, President, Pawtucket City Council, (Negotiations for the Purchase of the Water Distribution System in the City of Central Falls, RI) IS REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE |
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THE COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE TO THE RIVERFRONT COMMISSION, TERM TO EXPIRE FIRST MONDAY IN JUNE, 2007, IS TAKEN UP:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Moran, the name of Councilor Donald R. Grebien, is placed in nomination to serve as Council Representative on the Riverfront Commission.
Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Moran, the nominations for Council Representative on the Riverfront Commission are closed.
COUNCILOR DONALD R. GREBIEN IS ELECTED COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE ON THE RIVERFRONT COMMISSION, TERM EXPIRES THE FIRST MONDAY IN JUNE, 2007, 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 CLEMENTE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Clemente introduces the following communication.
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment to the Honorable City Council, (Riverfront Commission Council Appointment – John Baxter)
Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
THE COUNCIL APPOINTMENT TO THE RIVERFRONT COMMISSION, TERM TO EXPIRE THE FIRST MONDAY IN JUNE, 2009, IS TAKEN UP:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENTE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the name of Albert J. Vitali, Jr., is placed in nomination to serve as Council appointment on the Riverfront Commission.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the name of John Baxter, is placed in nomination to serve as Council appointment on the Riverfront Commission.
Upon motion made by Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the nominations for Council appointment on the Riverfront Commission are closed.
The following roll call vote is taken for the election of Council appointment to serve on the Riverfront Commission:
For Councilor Albert J. Vitali, Jr.
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Carr, Clemente, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
For John Baxter
AYES – Councilors Barry, Bray and Hodge.
ALBERT J. VITALI, JR., IS ELECTED AS THE COUNCIL APPOINTMENT FOR THE RIVERFRONT COMMISSION, TERM EXPIRES THE FIRST MONDAY IN JUNE 2009, PENDING CONFIRMATION FROM MAYOR JAMES E. DOYLE.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Parks Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PARKS 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 Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
PARKS COMMISSION
Richard Tierney, 52 Stafford Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires the first Monday in August, 2009.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Parks Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PARKS 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 Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
PARKS COMMISSION
Dolores Sisson, 112 Finch Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in August, 2009.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PAWTUCKET REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
PAWTUCKET REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
William F. Harty, Jr., 70 Naushon Road, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires September 12, 2011.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment 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 Barry, Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0
RIVERFRONT COMMISSION
Robert Billington, Blackstone Valley tourism Council, 171 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in June, 2009.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Barry introduces the following communication:
Communication from James DeCelles, Acting Chief Engineer, PWSB to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk, (Response – Paving of Streets)
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following communication 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 unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to James DeCelles, Acting Chief Engineer, PWSB, regarding the information he provided to the City Council on paving city street, the Council is concerned with the time for the completion of the road repairs and is asking for assurance that the permanent patch work will be completed before the cold weather sets in. A response is requested in the time for the October 11, 2006, Council meeting.
The following resolution is read 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 resolution is read 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 resolution is read 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 resolution is read 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 resolution is read 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 THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO THE RESOLUTION ENTITLED “RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF A CITIZENS ON PATROL PROGRAM BY THE PAWTUCKET POLICE DEPARTMENT,” IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – Councilor Barry.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL, UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL’S ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, DOES HEREBY SUPPORT THE CREATION OF A CITIZENS ON PATROL PROGRAM BY THE PAWTUCKET POLICE DEPARTMENT ONE-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM BY THE PAWTUCKET POLICE DEPARTMENT, TO BE KNOWN AS THE CITIZENS ON PATROL PROGRAM.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT C.O.P. SHALL COMMENCE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT SHALL REPORT BACK TO THE CITY COUNCIL AT THE END OF THE ONE-YEAR PROGRAM.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ, AS AMENDED, AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Grebien, Councilors Bray, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – Councilors Barry and Carr.
The following resolution is read 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 Bray, Carr, Clemente, Hodge, Moran, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - Councilor Barry.
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, 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 to Michael E. Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor requesting that Carter Avenue be made a one-way street, running in an easterly direction from Newport Avenue to Grand Avenue, between the hours of 8:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m., and 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
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 to Michael E. Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor requesting that the “No Parking” signs on Carter Avenue and Freight Street, which are faded and unreadable, be replaced with new signs.
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 to Sgt. Roy Clary, Pawtucket Police Department requesting that the one-way traffic on Norfolk Avenue be enforced; and is also requesting that extra patrols be sent to this area to stop violators. A response is requested in time for the October 11, 2006, Council meeting.
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 in instructed to send a communication to Mayor James E. Doyle, George L. Kelley, III, Chief of Police, and Major Arthur Martins regarding numerous complaints from neighbors about overnight parking for commercial vehicles on Freight Street and requesting that the parking restrictions be strictly enforced. A response is requested in time for the October 11, 2006, Council meeting.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ANIMAL CONTROL COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A VETERINARY CARE PRIVATE DONATIONS FUND
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 116-36 AND 116-37 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET 1996, ENTITLED “ANIMALS” – (Animal License Fees – Surcharge)
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN ANIMAL SPAY/NEUTER PUBLIC ASSISTANCE FUND.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN ANIMAL SPAY/NEUTER POUND FUND.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 116 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ANIMALS” ESTABLISHING SPAY OR NEUTER REQUIREMENTS FOR CATS IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND A PUBLIC HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2006 AT 7:00 PM.:
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)
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND A PUBLIC HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2006 AT 7:00 PM.:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2703 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND, AMENDING THE 2003 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. (60 Dexter Street, 140 Dexter Street, and 65 Goff Avenue)
THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS 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, AND SEPTEMBER 20, 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 FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
St. Basil the Great Church, 92 East Avenue, (Fridays 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.) LIC.# C0007
ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition of Pawtucket Red Sox Baseball Club Inc., for a license to conduct a Jack O Lantern Spectacular at 485 Columbus Avenue, McCoy Stadium, on Thursday October 12, 2006, thru Tuesday October 31, 2006, Weekdays from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Weekends from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. LIC#507M
FIREARMS – Renewal
John Francis d/b/a Competition Shooting Supplies, 435 Benefit St. LIC#B0001
PIGEON LOFT - Renewal
Filomina Sousa, 9 Winter St. LIC#D0007
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Ellen Brusard - $30,000.00
Jason Dias by Richard P. Brederson, Esq. – No Amount Specified
Elizabeth Mario - $230.12
Eduardo Martinez by Joseph E. Marran – No Amount Specified
William Vieira - $111.02
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 Henry S. Kinch, Deputy General Manager, Rhode Island Public Transit Authority requesting for an update on the installation of a bus shelter on Benefit Street at Emory Street in the City of Pawtucket. A response is requested in time for the October 11, 2006, Council meeting.
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 Major Paul King, Police Department regarding excessive speed on Monticello Road, especially during school hours, and also requesting that a traffic control detail and radar patrols be sent up to slow down traffic and to stop violators. A response is requested in time for the October 11, 2006, Council meeting.
Councilor Hodge states for the records that he will not be able to attend the October 11, 2006, Council meeting.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the meeting is adjourned at 8:00 p.m.