City Council, February 21, 2007
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, February 21, 2007, at 7:06 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilors Carr and Grebien.
President Bray presides.
The reading of the records of February 7, 2007 is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Chadwick, 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 Mary E. Bray, President, Pawtucket City Council, (Actuarial Report to Auditor General) |
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| | B. | Communication from Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket, (Project Payment Requisition Form) |
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| | C. | Communication from Department of Environmental Management, Office of Water Resources, to the City of Pawtucket, (Amendments to the Rules and Regulations Governing the Administration and Enforcement of the Freshwater Wetland Act – Booklet on file in the City Clerk’s Office) |
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| | D. | Communication from State Planning Council to the Pawtucket City Council, (Public Participation Guide for Transportation Planning) |
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| | E. | Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Reappointments of Directors) |
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| | F. | Communication from Dale S. Holberton, CMC, South Kingstown Town Clerk, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk, (Resolution in Support of School Housing Project Costs and Resolution in Support of Group Home Educational Funding) |
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| | H. | Communication from Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., City Solicitor, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk, (Resolution – Attorney for Tax Sales) |
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| ** | I. | Communication from Meredith A. Caswell, Principal, and Joseph T. Fleming, Assistant Principal, Samuel Slater Junior High School, to Councilor Paul J. Wildenhain (Donation Request for Funding of Student Trip) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE AD HOC SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION/DARE FUND COMMITTEE |
**TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR KINCH.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Kinch, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to the Honorable Mayor James E. Doyle to clarify the council’s request that the Mayor create a pension review committee. The Council believes that the committee should be made up of members of the administration only who would then bring their recommendations to the council. As part of the motion, the Clerk was asked to contact Councilor Carr for his views on the matter prior to sending the letter to the Mayor.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following license:
Petition of Tolman High School to conduct performances of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Tolman Auditorium, 150 Exchange Street, on March 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and March 4 and 11, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., LIC#0521M
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following license is APPROVED on unanimous voice vote:
Petition of Tolman High School to conduct performances of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Tolman Auditorium, 150 Exchange Street, on March 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and March 4 and 11, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., LIC#0521M
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Barry introduces the following license:
Petition of PADS Steering Committee to conduct a Celebration Event at 250 Main Street, on March 16, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., LIC#0520M
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Chadwick and Councilor Hodge, the following license is APPROVED on unanimous voice vote:
Petition of PADS Steering Committee to conduct a Celebration Event at 250 Main Street, on March 16, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., LIC#0520M
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following communication:
Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to Mary E. Bray, President, Pawtucket City Council, (FY07 Budget Versus Forecast)
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:
Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to Mary E. Bray, President, Pawtucket City Council, (FY07 Budget Versus Forecast)
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 Board of Canvassers, FOR CONFIRMATION:
BOARD OF CANVASSERS
The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle for confirmation is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Harris K. Weiner, 112 Sayles Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in March, 2013.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, THE PAWTUCKET REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY IS AUTHORIZED TO PREPARE AND SEND OUT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE FORMER SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AT 79 ½ PARK PLACE, ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING REQUEST IS DENIED ON A ROLL CALL VOICE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, A PUBLIC HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 21, 2007, AT 7:00 P.M. ON THE FOLLOWING REQUEST FOR THE ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF DUNNELL LANE EAST ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Communication from Michael E. Sendley, Esq., representing BWL Realty LLC, to the Honorable City Council, requesting the abandonment of a portion of Dunnell Lane East, Tax Assessor’s Plat 34, Lot 180 – 50 Dunnell Lane.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING REQUEST IS DENIED ON A ROLL CALL VOICE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Kinch, and Moran.
NOES – Councilor Wildenhain.
ABSTAINS – President Bray
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
The following ordinance is read for the second time and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following resolution is to be placed on the next Council agenda for March 7, 2007:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL’S PROPERTY COMMITTEE TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH LANTAU ISLAND, INC. TO PURCHASE THE BUILDING AT 286 MAIN STREET, PAWTUCKET, RI
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 Bray, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2797 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET. (Senior Accounts Payable Clerk)
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 Bray, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2797 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET (Bilingual Computer Technician-Library)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Moran and Councilor Chadwick, the following license is LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:
DIP Inc., d/b/a Doherty’s East Ave Irish Pub, (Transfer from Tory’s Tavern LLC d/b/a East Avenue Café) 342 East Ave. LIC#00796
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition of St. Maria Goretti Church to conduct a Parish Dance, at 155 Power Road, on Saturday March 3, 2007, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., LIC#0519M
POOL TABLE Renewals -
Chazarie Inc., d/b/a Broadway Pub, 605 Broadway, (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0066
Narragansett Café, Inc. d/b/a Indian Lounge, 435 York Ave. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0002
Tropical Vibes Corporation d/b/a Tabu Restaurant & Lounge, 17 Exchange St. (2) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0068
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Wayne Joaquim - $647.17/$1,029.00
Waheed Shekoni - $1,688.65/$2,317.52
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Warren Tire Inc. - $1,578.65
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Stephen Matuszek - $590.60
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Megan Brask by Arbella Mutual Insurance - $2,072.19
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Kevin Waters - $1,485.68
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE DENIED – CLAIMANT TO CONTACT THE PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Guillermo Adormo by Joseph R. Ballirano, Esq. – No Amount Specified
Juao Castro by Joseph R. Ballirano, Esq. – No Amount Specified
Joseph Gauthier by Joseph R. Ballirano, Esq. – No Amount Specified
Rosa Harraza by Joseph R. Ballirano, Esq. – No Amount Specified
Therese Gorman - $949.87/$990.63
Jennifer Goyette by Charles Vucci, Esq. - $100,000.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED – CLAIMANT TO CONTACT THE CONTRACTOR - UNIVERSAL EXCAVATING, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Jose Vieira - $702.50
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Barry, the meeting is adjourned at 7:50 p.m. IN MEMORY OF ALEXANDER MAGILL, JR. who worked for the Pawtucket Housing Authority.