City Council, July 11, 2007
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at 7:26 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
Absent – President Bray.
President Pro-Tempore Hodge presides.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONVENE AS THE BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS AND TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF BROAD STREET
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 8:43 P.M.
The reading of the records of June 20, 2007 are dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, 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 His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting a settlement agreement between the developer and owners of Pawtucket/Central Falls Train Station, the Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency, and the City of Pawtucket, and requesting support for the abandonment of Broad Street. |
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| | B. Communication from Peter McWalters, Commissioner, Department of Education, to Fellow Rhode Islanders (Information Works! State Report Card 2007) Copy on file in City Clerk’s Office. |
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| | C. Communication from Rhode Island Judiciary to the Pawtucket City Council (2006 Annual Report) Copy of file in City Clerk’s Office. |
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| | D. Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning & Code Enforcement, to Council President Mary E. Bray and Council Members (Vacant Housing Property Report) |
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| | E. Communication from Edward A. Roderick to the Honorable Mayor James E. Doyle (Resignation from the Personnel Board) |
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| | F. Communication from Mayor James E. Doyle to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Reappointment of Stella Carrera to the Pawtucket Housing Authority as a Commissioner) |
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| | G. Communication from Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket (Project Payment Requisition Form) |
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| | H. Communication from Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket (Statements) |
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| | I. Communication from Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket (Construction Fund Draw Schedule Analysis) |
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| | J. Communication from George L. Kelley, III, Chief of Police, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (2007 Justice Assistant Grant - JAG) |
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| | K. 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 May 31, 2007) Copy on file in the City Clerk’s Office. |
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| | M. Communication from James DeCelles, Acting Chief Engineer, PWSB, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk (Cumberland Land Trust Contribution) |
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| | N. Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Executive Director, Pawtucket Development Agency, to the Honorable City Council (PRA’s Intent to Enter into a Land Disposition Agreement with Platt Realty Group of Providence, RI for 347 Main Street) |
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| | P. Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning & Code Enforcement, to Mary E. Bray, President, Pawtucket City Council and Council Members (Response – 181 Revere Street) |
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| | Q. Communication from William Mulholland, Superintendent, Pawtucket Parks & Recreation, to the Pawtucket City Council (Response – Darlington Girls Softball 2008 field Assignments) |
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| | R. Pawtucket Police Department 2006 Annual Report Copy on file in City Clerk’s Office. |
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| | S. Communication from Angel S. Garcia, Director of Personnel, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Amend Pay Ordinance Chapter 2820 - Paralegal) |
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| | T. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 2820 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket Establishing a Pay Plan for the City of Pawtucket. (Paralegal) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | U. Communication from Angel S. Garcia, Director of Personnel, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Amend Pay Ordinance Chapter 2797 – Payroll Medical Clerk) is READ AND ORDERED FILED |
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| | V. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 2797 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket Establishing a Pay Plan for the City of Pawtucket. (Payroll Medical Clerk) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | W. Communication from Angel S. Garcia, Director of Personnel, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Amend Pay Ordinance Chapter 2815 – Delete the Position of Home Program Manager) is READ AND ORDERED FILED |
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| | X. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 2815 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket Establishing a Pay Plan for the City of Pawtucket for Local 3960 (Delete the Position of Home Program Manager) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | Y. Communication from Angel S. Garcia, Director of Personnel, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Amend Pay Ordinance Chapter 2797 – Create Position of Grants Management Assistant) is READ AND ORDERED FILED |
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| | Z. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 2797 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket Establishing a Pay Plan for the City of Pawtucket. (Grants Management Assistant) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | AA. Communication from Angel S. Garcia, Director of Personnel, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Amend Pay Ordinance Chapter 2797 – Delete Position of Account Clerk II) is READ AND ORDERED FILED |
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| | BB. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 2797 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket Establishing a Pay Plan for the City of Pawtucket. (Delete Position of Account Clerk II) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | CC. Communication from Angel S. Garcia, Director of Personnel, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Amend Pay Ordinance Chapter 2797 – Upgrade Position of Principal Tax Assistant) is READ AND ORDERED FILED |
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| | DD. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 2797 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket Establishing a Pay Plan for the City of Pawtucket. (Principal Tax Assistant) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | EE. Communication from Angel S. Garcia, Director of Personnel, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Amend Pay Ordinance Chapter 2797 – Create Position of Farm Attendant) is READ AND ORDERED FILED |
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| | FF. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 2797 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket Establishing a Pay Plan for the City of Pawtucket. (Farm Attendant) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | GG. Communication from Angel S. Garcia, Director of Personnel, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Amend Pay Ordinance Chapter 2815 – Upgrade Position of Traffic Engineering Supervisor) is READ AND ORDERED FILED |
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| | HH. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 2815 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket Establishing a Pay Plan for the City of Pawtucket for Local 3960 (Traffic Engineering Supervisor) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | II. Communication from Angel S. Garcia, Director of Personnel, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Amend Pay Ordinance Chapter 2797 – Upgrade Position of Environmental Inspector) is READ AND ORDERED FILED |
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| | JJ. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 2797 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket Establishing a Pay Plan for the City of Pawtucket. (Environmental Inspector) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | KK. Communication from Angel S. Garcia, Director of Personnel, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Amend Pay Ordinance Chapter 2797 – Sewer and Sanitation Reorganization) is READ AND ORDERED FILED |
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| | LL. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 2797 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket Establishing a Pay Plan for the City of Pawtucket. (Delete Sewer and Refuse Laborer; Sewer and Refuse Laborer – Sanitation; Sewer and Refuse Laborer – Bulky Waste) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | MM. Communication from Mayor James E. Doyle to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council submitting Library Board of Trustees request for $3,360.00 to light the dome of the Library is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | NN. Communication from John E. Carney, Director of Public Works, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk requesting $6,650 from the cemetery fund for a new riding lawnmower is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE CEMETERY COMMITTEE |
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| | OO. An Ordinance in Amendment of Section 347-39 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, 1996, Entitled “Ownership of Recyclables; Scavenging Prohibited” (Fine and Allocation of Money) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and LAID ON THE TABLE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL BY THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | PP. An Ordinance in Amendment of Section 286-4 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, 1996, Entitled “Ambient Base Noise Level” is READ AND ORDERED FILED and LAID ON THE TABLE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL BY THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | QQ. An Ordinance in Amendment of Section 173-5 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, 1996, Entitled “Jurisdiction” (Curfew for Juveniles) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and LAID ON THE TABLE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL BY THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Grebien, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to schedule a Public Hearing on the request for extended hours of operation from Attorney Edward G. Lawson, Jr., representing Golden Arch Enterprise, LLC d/b/a McDonald’s Restaurants, located at 255 Mineral Spring Avenue and 285 Armistice Blvd., on August 8, 2007.
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 Major Arthur Martins, Pawtucket Police Department, regarding the Curtis School playground and requesting that he speak with Dr. Dellith to try to find ways to solve the problems at the playground.
COUNCILOR GREBIEN LEAVES THE CHAMBERS AT 8:52 P.M.
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 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 Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Ashley C. Prester, 46 Fuller Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires the first Monday in February, 2010.
THE FOLLOWING MATTER IS TAKEN UP:
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 Personnel Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PERSONNEL BOARD
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CHADWICK.
With majority consent of the Council, Council Chadwick introduces the following communication:
Communication from Mayor James E. Doyle to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, (James Kareemo Withdrawal as a New Member of the Personnel Board)
Upon motion made by Council Chadwick, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and THE APPOINTMENT OF JAMES KAREEMO TO THE PERSONNEL BOARD IS WITHDRAWN.
COUNCILOR GREBIEN RETURNS TO THE CHAMBERS AT 8:55 P.M.
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 Personnel Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PERSONNEL 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 Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
PERSONNEL BOARD
Frank M. Sylvester, 94 Gates Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2011, to fill the unexpired term of John Mercer – resigned.
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 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 Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
John Ward, 11 King Phillip Road, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires the first Monday in December, 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 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 Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
Patricia Martinez, 142 Oakland Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires the first Monday in December, 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 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 Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
Diane C. Dufresne, 60 Summit Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in December, 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 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 Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
Rigas C. Papagolos, 127 West Lawn Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in December, 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 Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
PARKS COMMISSION
James E. Langlois, 40 Daggett Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires the first Monday in August, 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 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 Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
PARKS COMMISSION
Fred Kent, 42 Greeley Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires the first Monday in August, 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 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 Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Maia Small, 10 Exchange Court, Unit 406, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in June, 2010.
COUNCILOR MORAN LEAVES THE CHAMBERS AT 9:03 P.M.
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 Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Richard Kazarian, 9 Montgomery Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in June, 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 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 Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Matthew Kierstead, 28 Bayley Street, Unit 502, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in June, 2010.
COUNCILOR MORAN RETURNS TO THE CHAMBERS AT 9:06 P.M.
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 Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
James Hoyt, 104 Hyde Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires the first Monday in June, 2010.
Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment by Council President Bray as a member of the Pension Board, pending confirmation from Mayor James E. Doyle:
PENSION BOARD
The following appointment is APPROVED pending confirmation by Mayor James E. Doyle on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
PENSION BOARD
Arthur M. Plitt, 44 Cooke Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2009
Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment by Council President Bray as a member of the Riverfront Commission, pending confirmation from Mayor James E. Doyle:
RIVERFRONT COMMISSION
The following appointment is APPROVED pending confirmation by Mayor James E. Doyle on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
RIVERFRONT COMMISSION
Miriam Plitt, 44 Cooke Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in June, 2010.
Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment by Council President Bray as a member of the Riverfront Commission, pending confirmation from Mayor James E. Doyle:
RIVERFRONT COMMISSION
The following appointment is APPROVED pending confirmation by Mayor James E. Doyle on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
RIVERFRONT COMMISSION
Kathie Wheaton, 641 East Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in June, 2010.
Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment by Council President Bray as a member of the Riverfront Commission, pending confirmation from Mayor James E. Doyle:
RIVERFRONT COMMISSION
The following appointment is APPROVED pending confirmation by Mayor James E. Doyle on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
RIVERFRONT COMMISSION
John J. Barry, III, 118 Division Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in June, 2010.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Sale of City of Pawtucket General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes in the amount of $7,100,000) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Barry introduces the following communication:
Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting bids received at the bid opening held at First Southwest Company on July 11, 2007, for the sale of $7,100,000.00 City of Pawtucket General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes and concurring with the City’s Fiscal Agent, First Southwest Company, that the award be made to the lowest bidder, Bank of America, as follows:
| BIDDER | AMOUNT | NIC | PREMIUM |
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| Bank of America | $7,100,000.00 | 3.66% | None |
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry seconded by Councilors Moran and Wildenhain, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
| BIDDER | AMOUNT | NIC | PREMIUM |
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| Bank of America | $7,100,000.00 | 3.66% | None |
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch, and Wildenhain.
NOES – Councilor Moran.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, 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 Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 388 OF THE PAWTUCKET CODE OF ORDINANCE, 1996, ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.” (4-Way Stop signs on State Street and Bloomfield Street)
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND A PUBLIC HEARING IS SET FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2007, AT 7:00 P.M.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTERS 1810, 1845, 1853, 1899, 1933, 2007, 2037, 2114, 2262, 2496, 2511 AND 2547 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 14 TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, AMENDING SAID PLAN BY ADDING THERETO PROVISIONS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AREAS FOR PROJECT NO. P-CDA-XXXII (SEE EXHIBIT A)
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND A PUBLIC HEARING IS SET FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2007, AT 7:00 P.M.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET (ZONING ORDINANCE) TEXT AND OFFICIAL ZONING MAPS
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Carr introduces the following communication:
Communication from Frank J. Milos, Esq. Assistant City Solicitor, to Councilor Robert E. Carr, Chair, City Property Committee, (9 Gorizia Street – Grant of Easement)
Upon motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE.
Communication from Frank J. Milos, Esq. Assistant City Solicitor, to Councilor Robert E. Carr, Chair, City Property Committee, (9 Gorizia Street – Grant of Easement)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR KINCH.
Upon motion made by Councilor Kinch, seconded Councilor Wildenhain, the following license is removed from the consent agenda and LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition of Community Center of Grupo Amigos Da Terceira Inc., for a license to conduct an Annual St. Vincent DePaul Feast at 55 Memorial Drive, parking lot, (live music) Friday, September 7, 2007, from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.; Saturday, September 8, 2007, from 12:00 Noon to 11:30 p.m.; and Sunday, September 9, 2007, from 12:00 Noon to 9:30 p.m. LIC#0551M
*THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition of Pawtucket Arts Festival Committee for a license to conduct an Arts Festival in Various Locations (See Attached) on Friday, August 24, through Sunday, September 16, 2007. LIC#0557M
Petition of Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, for a license to conduct an Annual Festival (live music) at parking lot across from City Hall on Friday August 17, Saturday August 18 and Sunday August 19, 2007 from Noon until 10:00 p.m. LIC#0553M
Petition of Bethel International Ministries for a license to conduct a Religious Service at 300 Barton Street (C-Town Supermarket), on Fridays from July thru September 2007, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday August 18, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. LIC#0547M
Petition of Gallery Events, LLC for a license to conduct an art & music event at 400 Main Street, (inside) on Friday, July 20, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., LIC#0556M
PUBLIC LAUNDRY – Renewals
Anjos Enterpriese Inc. d/b/a J & L Laundromat, 288 East Ave. LIC#A0003
Bawa & Gill, Inc. d/b/a Tidy Mom, 11 Benefit St, LIC#A0060
Manisha Chowdhary d/b/a R & M Laundromat, 530 Broadway, LIC#A0070
Lundromax-Pawtucket, LLC d/b/a Laundromax,485 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#A0075
Marlene Pierre d/b/a Star Cleaners Laundromat, 614 Central Ave. LIC#A0076
PRIVATE DETECTIVE - Renewals
John H. LeClair d/b/a N.P.S., 255 Main St. LIC#90153
Daniel A. Silveira, 29 Dunnell Lane, LIC#90176
SANDWICH BOARD SIGN PERMIT – NEW
Jeanne Salisbury d/b/a Minuteman Press of Pawtucket, 580 Central Avenue (1) LIC#N0022
VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class – New
Arooj Saleem Butt d/b/a Shan’s Grocery, 390 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#00816
VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class – Transfer
La Arepa LLC d/b/a La Arepa (transfer from Jorge Garcia, Nohemy T Rodriguez d/b/a La Arepa) 574 Smithfield Avenue, LIC#00818
Rosa Mendez d/b/a Ozzie’s Family Restaurant, (transfer from Elizabeth Sankey d/b/a Tom’s Restaurant) 29 Summer Street, LIC#00819
Tin Yan Corp., d/b/a Shang Hai Chinese Restaurant (transfer from Sing L. Kwok d/b/a New Shanghai Chinese Food) 50 Ann Mary Street, LIC#00817
*THE FOLLOWING BOND IS APPROVED, SURETY NAMED IS ACCEPTED:
PRIVATE DETECTIVE –
Daniel A. Silveira, Surety – Western Surety Company
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Brooke Contreras - $514.24/$550.00
Porfirio Diaz - $1,030.04/$2256.00
Kwaku Gyima - $2,768.77/$3,010.23
Barbara Martin by Metlife Auto & Home – No Amount Specified
Tiffany Pires – No Amount Specified
Francis Quinn – $171.50
Barbara Shaw - $675.00
Denise Thurber - $389.26/$459.12/$599.64
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 Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Retha Barber - $191.89
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 Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Matthew Berg by United Services Automobile Association - $505.90
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 Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Andrew Campbell - $300.00
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 Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Gertrude Gagnon - $99.84
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 Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Benjamin Mendes - $561.39
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 Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Robert Quinn - $284.97
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:
John Alexander - $430.67
Christine Shaw - $88.19
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Grebien, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, requesting an update on the financial condition of the Pawtucket police and fire pension system. A response is requested in time for the July 25, 2007 Council meeting.
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the meeting is adjourned at 9:26 p.m.