City Council, January 10, 2007
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, January 10, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
Absent – 0.
President Bray presides.
The reading of the records of December 14, 2006, January 1, 2007 (outgoing), January 1, 2007 (Inauguration) is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, 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 Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to the Honorable City Council, (FY06 [June 30, 2006] Audit Report Summary) |
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| | B. Communication from Kostin, Ruffkess & Company, LLC, to the Honorable City Council, (FY06 Audit - Management Recommendations) |
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| | C. Communication from Kostin, Ruffkess & Company, LLC, to the Honorable City Council, (Audit Report) |
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| | D. 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 November 30, 2006) |
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| | E. Communication from Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket, (Project Payment Requisition Form) |
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| | F. Communication from Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket, (Statements) |
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| | G. Communication from Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket, (Construction Fund Draw Schedule Analysis) |
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| | H. Communication from Richard Goldstein, Government Affairs, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, (REAP Savings Report) |
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| | K. Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, (Uniform Overtime Analysis, FY05, FY06 and 6 Months of FY07) |
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| | L. Communication from George W. Johnson, Secretary, State Planning Council, RI Department of Administration, (Notice of Public Workshop and Public Hearing) |
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| | N. Communication from James DeCelles, Acting Chief Engineer, PWSB, to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk, (Marszalkowski Right of Way) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE. |
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| | O. Communication from James DeCelles, Acting Chief Engineer, PWSB, to Janice M. LaPorte, CMC, City Clerk, (Vito Conservation Easement ) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE. |
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| | P. Communication from Susan Mara, Senior Planner, Department of Planning and Redevelopment, to the Honorable City Council, (Recommendation for 79 ½ Park Place) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE. |
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| | Q. Communication from Mayor James E. Doyle to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, (Purchase Property at 286 Main Street) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE CITY FINANCE COMMITTEE. |
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| | R. Communication from Jean Lynch, Chair, Northern Rhode Island Conservation District, to Chairperson, Pawtucket Budget Board, (Requesting Donation to Support Programs) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. |
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| | S. Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to Donald R. Grebien, President, Pawtucket City Council, (July 1, 2005 Actuarial Valuation) is READ AND ORDERED FILED. |
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| | T. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 59-28 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, 1996, Entitled “City’s Contribution to the Police and Fire Pension Fund.” is LAID ON THE TABLE and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. |
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I. Communication from Major Arthur J. Martins, Police Department, to the City Clerk’s Office, (Broadway Loan and Jewelry, 720 Broadway – December 26, 2006) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
J. Communication from Major Arthur J. Martins, Police Department, to the City Clerk’s Office, (Broadway Loan and Jewelry, 720 Broadway – December 29, 2006) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Grebien, is PASSED on unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning & Code Enforcement, regarding communications from Major Arthur J. Martins, Police Department, concerning Broadway Loan and Jewelry at 720 Broadway. A response is requested in time for the January 24, 2007, Council meeting.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, is PASSED on unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to the Pawtucket Delegation to the General Assembly regarding a communication from James R. Capaldi, P.E., former Director, Department of Transportation, regarding the turn signals at Newport Avenue and Central Avenue and at Newport Avenue and Armistice Blvd. The Council believes that the time frames for these lights are too long and would like the Delegation to do whatever it can to expedite these matters.
Petition for Auto Repair Shop and Second Hand Shop Licenses (Class B Parts Only - Selling Used Autos Parts for said repair) by Main Street Auto Repair LLC d/b/a Main Street Repair, (Prev. Domenic S. Coccia Jr., d/b/a Main Street Auto Repair) 5 Quincy Avenue, Tax Assessors Plat 52 Lot 110, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used auto parts for said repair LIC#30318 & 40345 which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is applicant Stephen B. Fisher, 665 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI.
Upon questioning from Councilor Barry, Mr. Fisher explains that he has parking available in the rear of his business at 5 Quincy Avenue and the rear of his home at 665 Main Street. There are also four spots in front of his home on Main Street.
Councilor Barry states that Zoning & Code Enforcement inspected this business today and there were fourteen cars in the rear of the business, seven cars in the tarred lot on Main Street and cars parked on the street.
Mr. Fisher states that if there are cars parked on the street they are gone by the end of the business day and that six of the cars in the rear lot on Quincy Avenue are not registered.
Mr. Fisher states that he owns the property at 665 Main Street. It is a one family house and he lives there.
Councilor Barry questions Mr. Fisher regarding the dumpster. Councilor Barry states that he went by the property earlier in the day and the dumpster was overflowing.
Mr. Fisher states that the dumpster was emptied today and he plans on moving the dumpster deeper into the yard and having it fenced in.
Mr. Fisher hopes that this business could be a community garage and he also plans on doing repair for some local dealers. He will not be selling any vehicles and his hours of operation will be Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Speaking in opposition is Josephine Fickle, 35 Daniel Street, Pawtucket, RI, and Dolores Thomas, 1545 Corta Del Sur, Lemon Grove, CA.
Ms. Fickle and Ms. Thomas explain that they are sisters who are representing their mother who is 90 years old and lives on Capital Street.
Ms. Fickle and Ms. Thomas state that Main Street Auto was supposed to have been a temporary location at this site and ask what happened. They state that there is not enough parking and that their mother's driveway gets blocked by cars parking on the street.
They state that there is not enough room for this type of establishment in this area. There are a lot of kids in this area and people use Capital Street to get from Main Street to Lonsdale Avenue and to get to Rt. 95. Many people park on Capital Street rather than Quincy Avenue.
Councilor Barry addresses Mr. Fisher and states that this property is in deplorable condition. He will ask Zoning & Code Enforcement for a full inspection of this site.
Mr. Fisher states that he just bought this property and is trying to clean it up.
There are no other speakers.
The Public Hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the following licenses are APPROVED ON A CONDITIONAL BASIS, PENDING A FULL ZONING INSPECTION AND RECEIPT OF A COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE, with the following stipulations:
Petition for Auto Repair Shop and Second Hand Shop Licenses (Class B Parts Only - Selling Used Autos Parts for said repair) by Main Street Auto Repair LLC d/b/a Main Street Repair, (Prev. Domenic S. Coccia Jr., d/b/a Main Street Auto Repair) 5 Quincy Avenue, Tax Assessors Plat 52 Lot 110, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used auto parts for said repair LIC#30318 & 40345
STIPULATIONS:
1. No cars shall be parked on Main Street, Capital Street, or Quincy Avenue.
2. The dumpster shall immediately be moved deep into the yard and be fenced in.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CHADWICK.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Chadwick, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Patrick Morganelli, Executive Director, Pawtucket Housing Authority and Kevin Rabbitt, Chairman, Pawtucket Housing Authority requesting that they provide Councilor Chadwick with copies of all letters relating to the condition of Kennedy Plaza and Fogarty Manor, especially those letters relating to the leaking problems at Kennedy Plaza, and any copies of other complaints regarding the two housing complexes.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CHADWICK.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Chadwick, on behalf of Council President Bray, seconded by Councilor Grebien, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Jeffrey Willis, Deputy Director of Coastal Resources Management Council, informing the Coastal Resources Management Council of the reappointment of the 4th District Councilor John J. Barry, III to serve as an alternate, as well as Councilor-at-Large Robert Carr, as an alternate to serve if the 4th district Councilor is unavailable.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilors Grebien and Chadwick, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, requesting that he look into the possibility of creating an indoor soccer complex in the city of Pawtucket, including the best estimate of the cost of creating the complex that would include two soccer fields. A response is requested in time for the February 7, 2007, Council meeting.
The following ordinance is read for the second time and PASSED on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Environmental Committee shall be eliminated and all matters relating to this committee shall be assumed by the Energy Committee, which shall hereafter be known as the Energy and Environment Committee.
PRESIDENT BRAY SUBMITS TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE RECORD, THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES FOR 2007– 2008
| ANIMAL CONTROL COMMITTEE | LICENSE COMMITTEE | ||
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| Chair | Paul J. Wildenhain | Chair | Donald R. Grebien |
| | Henry S. Kinch, Jr. | | Thomas E. Hodge |
| | Donald R. Grebien | | Paul J. Wildenhain |
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| CEMETERIES COMMITTEE | ORDINANCE COMMITTEE | ||
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| Chair | Thomas E. Hodge | Chair | Thomas E. Hodge |
| | Robert E. Carr | | James F. Chadwick, Jr. |
| | Henry S. Kinch, Jr. | | Donald R. Grebien |
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| CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE | PARKS COMMISSION SUB COMMITTEE | ||
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| Chair | Robert E. Carr | Chair | Henry S. Kinch, Jr. |
| | John J. Barry, III | | Robert E. Carr |
| | Paul J. Wildenhain | | Thomas E. Hodge |
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| CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS COMMITTEE | PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE | ||
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| Chair | David P. Moran | Chair | James F. Chadwick, Jr. |
| | John J. Barry, III | | John J. Barry, III |
| | James F. Chadwick, Jr. | | Henry S. Kinch, Jr. |
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| ENERGY/ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE | RECREATION COMMITTEE | ||
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| Chair | Donald R. Grebien | Chair | Henry S. Kinch, Jr. |
| | Paul J. Wildenhain | | James F. Chadwick, Jr. |
| | Robert E. Carr | | David P. Moran |
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| FINANCE COMMITTEE | SNOW REMOVAL COMMITTEE | ||
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| Chair | John J. Barry, III | Chair | John J. Barry, III |
| | David P. Moran | | Henry S. Kinch, Jr. |
| | Thomas E. Hodge | | David P. Moran |
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| | AD HOC COMMITTEES | | |
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| ABANDONED PROPERTIES COMMITTEE | SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION/ DARE FUND COMMITTEE | ||
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| Chair | John J. Barry, III | Chair | Paul J. Wildenhain |
| | James F. Chadwick, Jr. | | Henry S. Kinch, Jr. |
| | Donald R. Grebien | | David P. Moran |
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| AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE | SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION TASK FORCE REPRESENTATIVE | ||
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| Robert E. Carr Four Members of the Public Sector | David P. Moran will be the City Council Representative | ||
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| TAX TREATY COMMITTEE | | | |
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| Chair | John J. Barry, III | | |
| | David P. Moran | | |
| | Thomas E. Hodge | | |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Wildenhain introduces the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL’S CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH LANTAU ISLAND, INC TO PURCHASE THE BUILDING AT 286 MAIN STREET, PAWTUCKET, RI
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilors Kinch, Grebien and Barry, the following Resolution is LAID ON THE TABLE.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL’S CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH LANTAU ISLAND, INC TO PURCHASE THE BUILDING AT 286 MAIN STREET, PAWTUCKET, RI
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Carr introduces the following communication:
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to the Pawtucket City Council Property Committee, (Merrick Street Property Sale)
Upon motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded by Councilors Grebien and Wildenhain, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE.
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to the Pawtucket City Council Property Committee, (Merrick Street Property Sale)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Grebien introduces the following communication:
Upon motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Communication from the Steering Committee, Pawtucket Alliance for Downtown Success, to CVS C.E.O. Tom Ryan, Cities of Central Falls and Pawtucket and all Pawtucket-Central Falls Railroad Station Stakeholders, (Open Letter Regarding SMPO’s Demolition of the Pawtucket-Central Falls Railroad Station for a CVS Store)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Barry, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., City Solicitor, requesting an update to the communication sent to her on December 13, 2006 regarding the feasibility of requiring positive identification at polling places. The Council is asking what the necessary steps would be to implement such a requirement. A response is requested tin time for the January 24, 2007, Council meeting.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Barry, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, requesting an update, including the latest plan, for a skateboard park in the city of Pawtucket. A response is requested in time for the January 24, 2007, Council meeting.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilors Hodge and Wildenhain, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to John E. Carney, Director of Public Works, and William Mulholland, Superintendent, Pawtucket Parks & Recreation, regarding the Council’s concern about the recent increase in vandalism at Salter Park. The Council wants to know what plans are in place or are planned to be implement to increase security in the park. A response is requested in time for the January 24, 2007, Council meeting.
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
PEDDLER (Renewal) –
William J. Ricci, 40 Nottingham Drive, Hope, RI, LIC# 79
| DRIVER: | William J. Ricci, 40 Nottingham Drive, Hope, RI |
| TO PEDDLE: | Food |
| LOCATION: | All Streets in Pawtucket |
Jolande Sylaj, 128 Byron Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, LIC# 96
| DRIVER: | Jolande Sylaj, 128 Byron Avenue, Pawtucket, RI |
| TO PEDDLE: | Ice Cream and Lemonade |
| LOCATION: | All of Pawtucket |
PRIVATE DETECTIVE (Renewal) –
Mark H. Brouwer d/b/a M. Brouwer, 255 Main St. LIC#90165
VICTUALLING HOUSE (Renewal) First Class -
Muhammad Islam Rehman d/b/a Sam’s Food Stores, 151 Benefit St. LIC#00764
VICTUALLING HOUSE – First Class
Russian Market LLC d/b/a Russian Market, (transfer from Yevgeniy Mazo d/b/a Russian Market) 727 East Avenue, LIC#00795
*THE FOLLOWING BOND IS APPROVED, SURETIES NAMED ARE ACCEPTED:
PRIVATE DETECTIVE -
Mark H. Brouwer d/b/a M. Brouwer, Surety – NGM Insurance Company.
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Janet Anderson by Stephen Breggia, Esq. – No Amount Specified
Dona Doll by Liberty Mutual - $4,275.81
Kassia Dugas – No Amount Specified
Stephen Poulten - $1,149.29/$1,189.99
Donna Tougas - $50,000.00
Warren Tire - $1,578.65/$1,613.47
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilors Barry and Grebien, the meeting is adjourned at 7:46 p.m.