City Council, January 24, 2007
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, January 24, 2007, at 7:02 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 January 10, 2007 is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the *Consent Agenda is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.
*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
| | Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., City Solicitor, (Selection of Auditors – Parmalee Poirier Associates) |
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| | Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning & Code Enforcement, to Council President Mary E. Bray and Council Members, (Vacant Property Housing Report) |
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| | Communication from Edward B. Medeiros, Sealer of Weights and Measures, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk, (Weights and Measures Activity Report 2006) |
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| | Communication from R. Kevin Horan, Esq. to City of Pawtucket, (Vote on Eminent Domain) |
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| | Communication from Donald R. Grebien, Councilor at Large, to R. Kevin Horan, Esq. (Meeting Notice – PRA) |
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| | Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning & Code Enforcement, to Council President Mary E. Bray and Council Members, (Response – Broadway Loan & Jewelry - 720 Broadway) |
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| | Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning & Code Enforcement, to Council President Mary E. Bray and Council Members, (Response – Main Street Repair – 5 Quincy Avenue) |
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| | Communication from John E. Carney, Director of Public Works, to the Pawtucket City Council, (Response – Vandalism in Slater Park) |
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| | Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to Council President Mary E. Bray, (Response - Proposed Skateboard Park) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE |
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| | Communication from Angel S. Garcia, Director of Personnel, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Amend Pay Ordinance Chapter 2797 – Senior Accounts Payable Clerk) is READ AND ORDERED FILED. |
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| | 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) is LAID ON THE TABLE and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | Communication from Angel S. Garcia, Director of Personnel, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Amend Pay Ordinance Chapter 2797 – Bilingual Computer Technician) is READ AND ORDERED FILED. |
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| | 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) is LAID ON THE TABLE and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to Council President Mary E. Bray, (Consent Order vs. Results – School Department Expenditures) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. |
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| | Communication from Sheila J. Keenan, Armed Forces Emergency Services Coordinator, American Red Cross, to Mayor James E. Doyle, (Donation for Swim for Freedom) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. |
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| | Communication from David L. Quinn, II, Tax Assessor, to the Honorable City Council, (Tax Abatements – October, November and December, 2006) is READ AND ORDERED FILED. |
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| | Resolution Authorizing the Abatement of Taxes on Motor Vehicles, Real Estate and Tangible Personal Property for October, November and December, 2006 in the Sum of $402,233.46 is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. |
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| | Resolution to Support Legislation to Amend the Tax Exemptions in the City of Pawtucket is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. |
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| | Communication from Mayor James E. Doyle to the Honorable Members of the City Council, (Regarding Larger Item Pick-Up Resolution) is READ AND ORDERED FILED. |
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| * | Resolution to Implement a Plan to Discontinue Fees for Larger Item Pick-Up is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE. |
* TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN.
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 Historic District Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:
HISTORIC DISTRICT 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 Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Dr. John Worsley, 33 Nottingham Way, Pawtucket, RI 02860, term expires the first Monday in February, 2010.
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 Historic District Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:
HISTORIC DISTRICT 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 Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Frederick R. Love, 25 Belmont Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860, term expires the first Monday in February, 2010.
THE FOLLOWING ITEM RETURNED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD A THREE YEAR CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $72,600, TO STONE CONSULTING FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING AN ACTUARIAL STUDY OF THE POLICE AND FIRE PENSION PLAN TO COMPLY WITH GASB 43/45, IS TAKEN UP:
Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to the Pawtucket City Council (Selection for Actuarial Services in connection with Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Ruling 43/45)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Barry introduces the following amendment:
Change the following:
…AWARD A THREE YEAR CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $72,600 TO STONE CONSULTING FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING AN ACTUARIAL STUDY OF THE POLICE AND FIRE PENSION PLAN A POST RETIREMENT BENEFITS STUDY FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO COMPLY WITH GASB 43/45.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the following amendment is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
611 Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to the Pawtucket City Council (Selection for Actuarial Services in connection with Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Ruling 43/45)
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS LAID ON THE TABLE ON JANUARY 10, 2007 AND IS TAKEN UP:
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
The Council discusses the above resolution with John Baxter, Chairman, Pawtucket School Committee.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Hodge the following resolution is LAID ON THE TABLE on a voice vote.
Councilor Grebien and Councilor Moran vote no.
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
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Barry, is PASSED on a majority voice vote:
Councilor Grebien and Councilor Moran vote no.
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to John Baxter, Chairman, Pawtucket School Committee, requesting that the school committee prepare and send out an RFP to lease or purchase a building to meet the needs of the Pawtucket School Department that are currently being met and are intended to be met at the former Registry building at 286 Main Street.
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 George L. Kelley, III, Chief of Police, requesting radar patrols at the intersection of Smithfield Avenue and Power Road between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
The following resolution is read 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 ELECTION OF A COUNCIL MEMBER TO SERVE ON THE PURCHASING BOARD, term expires first Monday in January 2009, is taken up:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the nominations for a Council Member to serve on the Purchasing Board are opened.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Barry, the name of Councilor Paul J. Wildenhain is placed in nomination as a Council Member to serve on the Purchasing Board.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the nominations are closed, on a unanimous voice vote.
Councilor Paul J. Wildenhain is ELECTED as the Council Member to serve on the Purchasing Board, term expires the first Monday in January 2009, 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 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 George L. Kelley, III, Chief of Police, requesting that the Police Department enforce the “No Through Trucking” on Monticello Road at Newport Avenue specifically during the hours from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
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 Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning & Code Enforcement, extending Councilor Kinch’s sincerest gratitude to Electrical Inspector James Lewis for his prompt and efficient service to a local constituent who was recently without heat. Mr. Lewis’s prompt service assured that this person had heat that very morning.
Councilor Kinch applauds the hard work conducted by Zoning & Code Enforcement and commends James Lewis on a job well done.
THE ELECTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER TO SERVE ON THE WATER SUPPLY BOARD, term expires first Monday in January 2009, is taken up:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR KINCH.
Upon motion made by Councilor Kinch, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the nominations for a Council Member to serve on the Water Supply Board are opened.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR KINCH.
Upon motion made by Councilor Kinch, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the name of Councilor Thomas E. Hodge is placed in nomination as a Council Member to serve on the Water Supply Board.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the nominations are closed, on a unanimous voice vote.
Councilor Thomas E. Hodge is ELECTED as the Council Member to serve on the Water Supply Board, term expires the first Monday in January 2009, on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition of St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee for a license to conduct a Post Parade Party at 172 Exchange Street, Pawtucket Armory, on March 3, 2007, from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. LIC. #0515M
HOLIDAY LICENSE – New
PRRC, Inc., d/b/a Price Rite, 465 Lonsdale Ave. LIC#H0108
HOLIDAY LICENSE – Transfer
Fairlawn Oil Service, Inc., d/b/a Woodlawn Mobil, (transfer from RR Rondeau, Inc., d/b/a Woodlawn Mobil) 168 Lonsdale Ave. LIC#H0109
PEDDLER Renewal –
Mustafa M. Lynch, 228 Cranston Street, Providence, RI, LIC#11
| DRIVERS: | Mustafa M. Lynch, 228 Cranston Street, Providence, RI |
| | Jennifer Smith, 220 Cranston Street, Providence, RI |
| TO PEDDLE: | Stuffed Animals, Toys & Gifts |
| LOCATION: | All of Pawtucket |
POOL TABLE – Renewals
Benefit Street Pub Inc., 433 Benefit St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0004
Carousel Sports Lounge Inc., 507 Armistice Blvd. (3) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0030
Community Center of Grupo Amigos Da Terceira Inc., 55 Memorial Drive, (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0051
Corina’s Pub Inc., 584 Smithfield Ave. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0062
CV Island, Inc., d/b/a Checkmate Pub Pizza, 1 Garden St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0063
Teodoro & Benvindo DePina d/b/a E. A. Tavern, 4 Grace St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0057
Elias Dernikos d/b/a City Line Pizza & Restaurant, 594 Pawtucket Ave. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0011
Happy Hour Club, 404 Benefit St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0013
J.A.R. Beverage Inc., d/b/a Murray's Pub, 1091 Main St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0033
K.J. Cummings Inc., d/b/a KC’S Tap, 140 Japonica St. (2) Weekdays and Sundays LIC#G0056
Latin Sports Inc., d/b/a Discoteca 2000, 327 Barton St. (2) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0034
Leonora R. Marques d/b/a Boulevard Tap, 572 Armistice Blvd. (2) Weekdays LIC#G0038
M & S Barbosa Tavern Inc., d/b/a Charlie’s Tavern, 185 Dexter St., (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0048
Peddler’s Inn Inc., 94 Middle St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0032
Provincial Grand Lodge of New England of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, 532 Lonsdale Ave. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0021
Rock's Bar Incorporated, 451 Prospect St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0065
S & L Inc., d/b/a Cafe Ordway, 3 Ordway St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#G0022
VICTUALLING HOUSE – 1st Class - Transfer
Fairlawn Oil Service, Inc., d/b/a Woodlawn Mobil, (transfer from RR Rondeau, Inc., d/b/a Woodlawn Mobil) 168 Lonsdale Ave. LIC#00797
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following claim:
Claim of Therese Gorman - $949.87/$990.63
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following claim is referred to the Committee on Claims and Pending Suits:
Claim of Therese Gorman - $949.87/$990.63
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Guillermo Adormo by Joseph R. Ballirano, Esq. – No Amount Specified
Megan Brask by Arbella Mutual Insurance - $2,072.19
Juan Castro by Joseph R. Ballirano, Esq. – No Amount Specified
Joseph Gauthier by Joseph R. Ballirano, Esq. – No Amount Specified
Jennifer Goyette by Attorney Charles Vucci - $100,000.00
Rose Ilarraza by Joseph R. Ballirano, Esq. No Amount Specified
Stephen Matuszek - $590.60/$625.50
Jose Vieira - $702.50
Kevin Waters - $1,485.68
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Chadwick, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Margaret M. Lynch-Gadleta, City Solicitor, requesting that the Law Department prepare and send the letter to John Baxter regarding the RFP for a building to house the services currently housed and planned to be housed at 286 Main Street. The Council wants to be sure that the request is legal before it is sent out.
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 a unanimous voice vote.
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to George L. Kelley, III, Chief of Police, requesting that the Police Department enforce the four-way stop sign at Grand Avenue and Cottage Street, specifically from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
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 a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael E. Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor, requesting that the “No Through Trucking” signs on Benefit Street and Grand Avenue and on Cushman Street and Grand Avenue be replaced.
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, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Jean Kennedy by Commerce Insurance - $2,981.86
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, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Stephen Poulten - $1,149.29
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE DENIED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Donna Doll by Liberty Mutual - $4,275.81
Kassia Dugas – No Amount Specified
Robert Wentzell - $28.11
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT AND REFERRED TO THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT:
Janet Anderson by Stephen Breggia, Esq. – No Amount Specified
Linda S. Bowab by Thomas D. Goldberg, Esq. - $75,000.00
Robert Lucini by John S. Coughlin, Esq. – No Amount Specified
Edvin Zambarano by Vincent DeCesare, Esq. – No Amount Specified
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Grebien, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to George L. Kelley, III, Chief of Police, requesting radar patrols be set up in Slater Park between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. as well as 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the meeting is adjourned at 7:51 p.m.