City Council, June 20, 2007
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at 7:02 p.m. in the Municipal Court Room, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
Absent – President Bray, Councilor Carr.
President Pro-Tempore Hodge presides.
The reading of the records of June 6, 2007 and June 11, 2007 are dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the *Consent Agenda is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.
*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
| | A. Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (REAP Savings Report) |
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| | B. Communication from Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket (Construction Fund Draw Schedule Analysis) |
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| | C. Communication from Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket (Statements) |
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| | D. Communication from Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket (Project Payment Requisition Form) |
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| | E. Communication from John E. Carney, Director of Public Works, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk (Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Plan) Copy on file in City Clerk’s Office |
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| | F. Communication from Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq. to Marilyn Arthur, Constituent (Medical Coverage for Councilors) |
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| | H. Communication from Mayor James E. Doyle to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Boards and Commissions: Non-resident Resignations Requested) |
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| | I. Communication from Alfred J. Moscola, RIPTA General Manager, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk (Response – Alternate Route for Courtney Avenue) |
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| | J. Communication from Dr. Hans W. Dellith, Superintendent of Schools, to Joseph A. Montalbano (Current Budget Proposal on Education in Pawtucket) |
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| | K. Communication from Norm Lagasse, Lamar Lease Manager, to the Pawtucket City Council requesting a Substitute to the Takedown of Billboards on Cottage Street is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE |
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| | L. Communication from Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., to Norm Lagasse, Lamar Advertising (Billboard Structure at Cottage Street/George Bennett Highway) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE |
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| | M. Communication from Mayor James E. Doyle to Finance Chairman Barry (Request to Reopen a Dialogue on Local 1012 Contract) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| ** | N. An Ordinance Establishing Chapter 90 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, 1996, Entitled “Collective Bargaining Agreements.” (Fiscal Notes) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE and FINANCE COMMITTEES |
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** TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN.
028 G. Communication from Jerome F. Williams, Director of DOT, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk (County Street, MA and Newport Avenue Bridge Project) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
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 Bernard Cohen, Secretary, Transportation and Construction, Massachusetts Highway Department, regarding the road project on County Street in Attleboro, MA and the Newport Avenue Bridge Project. The Council has concerns about these two concurrent road projects that are scheduled to be underway at the same time later this year.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCIL CHADWICK.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Chadwick introduces the following license:
Petition of St. Maria Goretti Church to conduct a “Flea Market” at the Parish Community Church Hall, Power Road, on Saturday, June 23, 2007 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 24, 2007 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., LIC#0552M
Upon motion made by Councilor Chadwick, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following license is APPROVED on unanimous voice vote:
Petition of St. Maria Goretti Church to conduct a “Flea Market” at the Parish Community Church Hall, Power Road, on Saturday, June 23, 2007 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 24, 2007 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., LIC#0552M
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR KINCH.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Kinch, seconded by Councilor Barry, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to William Mulholland, Superintendent, Pawtucket Parks & Recreation, regarding the way the fields in Slater Park will be assigned next year. The Council is requesting to know what the specific plan is for the 2008 year and what the rational is behind the proposed changes. A response is requested in time for the July 11, 2007 council meeting,
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 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, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Dorothy Dugal, 126 Bloomfield Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861, term expires the first Monday in August, 2008. (To fill the unexpired term of Clifford McClelland – resigned)
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 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, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Terrence E. Mercer, 194 First Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861, term expires the first Monday in August, 2010
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Grebien introduces the following ordinance:
An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 388 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, 1996, “Vehicles & Traffic.” (Public Bus)
Upon motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following Ordinance is introduced and REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 388 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, 1996, “Vehicles & Traffic.” (Public Bus)
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch, Moran, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
COUNCILOR CARR ARRIVES AT 7:13 P.M.
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.
COUNCILOR BARRY LEAVES AT 7:15 P.M.
COUNCILOR BARRY RETURNS AT 7:17 P.M.
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 Dr. Hans W. Dellith, Superintendent of Schools, regarding the communication forwarded to him on June 7, 2007 from Major Arthur J. Martins, Pawtucket Police Department, regarding problems that have been occurring at Curtis School, for his review and response. A response is requested in time for the July 11, 2007 council meeting,
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 Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning & Code Enforcement regarding the vacant property at 118 Revere Street. The Council is requesting that he contact the owners and ask them what their intentions are with this property and what their maintenance schedule will be in the meantime.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ANIMAL CONTROL 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 116 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ANIMALS” (Violations and Penalties)
*THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition of Joey Willson, for a license to conduct a 4th of July block party/live music, 47 Mt. Vernon Bloulevard, (block off Mt. Vernon Blvd., from Catherine Street thru Ridgewood Street) on Tuesday, July 3, 2007, from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., LIC#0545M
Petition of Gallery Events, LLC for a license to conduct an art & music event at 400 Main Street, (parking lot) on Monday, July 9, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., and Saturday, September 8, 2007 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., LIC#0546M
HOLIDAY LICENSE New –
Arooj Saleem Butt d/b/a Shan’s Grocery, 390 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC#H0114
HOLIDAY LICENSE – Transfer of location
Jose & Carmelo Main Street Market Inc., 919 Main Street, (transfer from 901 Main Street) LIC#H0115
INTELLIGENCE OFFICE New -
Ser-Jobs for Progress, Inc., 101 Main Street, LIC#K0007
PINBALL & AMUSEMENT DEVICES - Renewals
John J. Bateman d/b/a Spring Lake Arcade, 25 Andrew Ferland Way, LIC#70058
Four Corners Building Association of Post No. 2339 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Incorporated, 178 Columbus Ave. (ONE) LIC#70050
Greek Island Inc. d/b/a George's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 109 Newport Ave. (TWO) LIC#70039
Peddlers Inn Inc., 94 Middle St. (ONE) LIC#70028
George Thurber d/b/a George’s Games & Music, 101 Main St. (FORTY) LIC#70054
GAME ROOM - Renewal
George Thurber d/b/a George’s Games & Music, 101 Main St. LIC#80001
PAWN BROKER - Renewal
Robert M. Carbone d/b/a Pawtucket Pawn Brokers, 261 Main St. LIC#L0003
PRIVATE DETECTIVE - Renewals
Thomas J. Anter, 54 Dora Street, LIC#90182
Mark H. Brouwer d/b/a M. Brouwer, 255 Main St. LIC#90165
Terrence M. Burgess, 40 Capwell Avenue, LIC#90184
Richard Delmastro d/b/a Ardel Investigations, 255 Main Street, LIC#90185
Nicky J. Fernandes, 155 Pleasant Street, LIC#90179
David MacLean, 393 Armistice Boulevard, LIC#90164
Lincoln D. Roy d/b/a LR & Associates, 45 Broad Street, LIC#90173
Steven D. Vander Pyl, 60 McCabe Ave. LIC#90180
PUBLIC LAUNDRY – Renewals
Rufus and Selinah Ajayi d/b/a The Washing Well Laundromat, 906 Main St. LIC#A0058
Angelica Textile Services Inc., 482 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#A0062
Belisle's Coin Laundry Inc., 660 Broadway LIC#A0063
Chaudhary, LLC d/b/a Swan Cleaners, 371 Benefit St. LIC#A0066
Cosann Laundry, Inc., d/b/a Freeway Laundry II, 280 Dexter St. LIC#A0074
Extreme Clean Laundry Inc., 333 Armistice Blvd. LIC#A0079
Joe Kishfy d/b/a Lonsdale Superwash, 459 Lonsdale Ave. LIC#A0078
George & Libie Leonard d/b/a Stanley Systems Cleaners & Mr. USA, 224 East Ave. LIC#A0017
New England Laundry Systems LLC d/b/a Bubble Wash, 472 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#A0077
New England Linen Supply Inc., 20 Rhode Island Ave. LIC#A0021
Linda M. Roselli d/b/a Coin-Op, 504 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#A0053
Royal Cleaners Inc. d/b/a/ Royal Cleaners, 639 Cottage St. LIC#A0045
Oladipo Solola d/b/a Langley's Laundry, 265 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#A0043
Sunshine Laundromat Inc., 192 Division St. LIC#A0040
VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class – New
Bernardo J. Bedoya d/b/a Tolos Seafood & Chicken Express, (Prev. Donovan’s Reef, Inc., d/b/a Seafood Express) 205 Division Street, LIC#00813
Omar Espina d/b/a Herbal Nutrition Center, 142 Broad Street, LIC#00814
ANFO Enterprise LLC d/b/a Anfo Pizzeria, 397 Broadway, LIC#00815
VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class - Transfer
Chois Management, Inc., d/b/a Quiznos Sub, (transfer from Davco Management Inc., d/b/a Quiznos Sub) 448 Newport Avenue, LIC#00812
*THE FOLLOWING BONDS ARE APPROVED, SURETIES NAMED ARE ACCEPTED:
PRIVATE DETECTIVE –
Mark H. Brouwer d/b/a M. Brouwer, Surety – NGM Insurance Company
Terrence M. Burgess, Surety - The Main Street America Group
Richard Delmastro d/b/a Ardel Investigations, Surety – Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Nicky J. Fernandes, Surety - Western Surety Company
David MacLean, Surety – Western Surety Company
Lincoln D. Roy, Surety – Washington International Insurance Company
Steven D. Vander Phyl, Surety - Hartford Fire Insurance Company
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Gertrude Gagnon - $99.84
Benjamin Mendes - $1,122.78/$1,413.47
Robert Quinn - $284.97
Christine Shaw - $88.19
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Chadwick, the meeting is adjourned at 7:24 p.m.