City Council, October 10, 2007
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, October 10, 2007, at 7:55 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 September 19, 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 Joseph Roque, Purchasing Agent, to the Pawtucket City Council (Emergency Purchase Authorizations) |
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| | B. Communication from John E. Carney, Director of Public Works, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk (Storm Water Outfall Dry Weather Sampling) Copy on file in the City Clerk’s Office. |
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| | D. Communication from Donna C. Cupelo, Region President, Verizon, to Thomas Ahern, Administrator, Division of PUC (Cable Television Compliance Order Certificates for Expedited Consideration) Copy on file in the City Clerk’s Office. |
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| | F. Communication from George L. Kelley, III, Chief of Police, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Thank You – Retro Bill Presentations in Schools) |
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| | G. Communication from Angel S. Garcia, Director of Personnel, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Change in Water Supply Board Allocation Roster) |
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| | H. Communication from David L. Quinn, II, Tax Assessor, to the Honorable City Council, (Tax Abatements – January, February and March, 2007) |
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| | I. Resolution Authorizing the Abatement of Taxes on Motor Vehicles, Real Estate and Tangible Personal Property for January, February and March, 2007, in the Sum of $48,716.86 is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. |
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| | J. Communication from David L. Quinn, II, Tax Assessor, to the Honorable City Council, (Tax Abatements – April, May and June, 2007) |
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| | K. Resolution Authorizing the Abatement of Taxes on Motor Vehicles, Real Estate and Tangible Personal Property for April, May and June, 2007, in the Sum of $150,856.03 is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. |
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| | L. Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to the Honorable City Council (Lease for Department of Human Services, 24 Commerce Street) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE |
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| | M. Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Ordinance to Amend the Renewal Dates for Licenses Issued by the City Clerk’s Office) |
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| | N. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapters 379, 251 and 260 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, 1996, Entitled “Vehicle Repairs Shops,” “Second Hand Shops, Junkyards, Junk Dealers and Metal Recyclers” and “Licensing.” (Renewal of Various Licenses) is LAID ON THE TABLE and REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | O. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 388 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, 1996, Entitled “Vehicles and Traffic.” (Establishing Penalties for Parking Violations) is LAID ON THE TABLE and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. |
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| | P. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 360 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, 1996, Entitled “Tattoo Parlors” is LAID ON THE TABLE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL BY THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | Q. Communication from David L. Quinn, II, Tax Assessor, to the Honorable City Councilors (Tax Abatements – 286 Main Street, Lantau Island Inc.) |
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| | R. Communication from David L. Quinn, II, Tax Assessor, to the Honorable City Councilors (Tax Abatement Resolution - 286 Main Street, Lantau Island Inc.) |
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| | S. Resolution Authorizing the Abatement of Taxes on Real Estate at 286 Main Street, Lantau Island Inc. in the Sum of $231,154.85 is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. |
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 above communication is referred to the Finance Committee.
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 above communication is referred to the Finance Committee.
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 Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PAWTUCKET REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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.
Francis P. Crawley, 46 Narragansett Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861, term expires September 12, 2012.
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 L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, requesting that he determine the cost of adding one patrol car to the midnight to 8:00 a.m. police department shift. Councilor Kinch is concerned that there are only six patrol cars during this overnight shift, while seven patrol cars are mandated for the other two shifts. Councilor Kinch is concerned that part of his district is not covered sufficiently overnight because there is one less patrol car on the streets.
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 Pawtucket Water Supply Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY 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 Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
James F. Bradford, 118 Ferris Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861, term expires the first Monday in January, 2011.
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, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL, WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT:
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)
Change the following:
Upgrade the position of Traffic Engineering Supervisor from Pay Grade T08 ($40,005.86-$45,929.83) to Pay Grade T09 ($41,944.01-$48,104.43) T10 ($43,879.54-$50,496.93)
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following amendment is APPROVED on a roll call, as follows:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Change the following:
Upgrade the position of Traffic Engineering Supervisor from Pay Grade T08 ($40,005.86-$45,929.83) to Pay Grade T09 ($41,944.01-$48,104.43) T10 ($43,879.54-$50,496.93)
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME, AS AMENDED, 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 HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion is made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to the Honorable Mayor James E. Doyle about the possibility of saving money on energy by joining the EPA New England’s Energy Challenge. The Council members saw merit in the program and believe that it is something that the city should consider joining.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion is made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Kinch:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to School Committee Chairman John Baxter requesting that the school committee reconsider their vote on the elementary band program, considering that the original vote resulted in a 3 to 3 tie.
The motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Kinch, to send the following communication is DEFEATED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – Councilors Hodge, Kinch and Moran.
NOES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien and Wildenhain.
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to School Committee Chairman John Baxter requesting that the school committee reconsider their vote on the elementary band program, considering that the original vote resulted in a 3 to 3 tie.
THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE, RETURNED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL, IS TAKEN UP:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A RECRUITMENT TESTING FUND.
Add the following:
The fee may be waived by the Director of Public Safety in cases of financial hardship.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by the Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Chadwick and Carr, the following amendment to the Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance Establishing A Recruitment Testing Fund is LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote.
Add the following:
The fee may be waived by the Director of Public Safety in cases of financial hardship.
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, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A RECRUITMENT TESTING FUND.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CHADWICK.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Chadwick introduces the following communication:
Communication from Robert Rocchio, P.E., Managing Engineer, Rhode Island Department of Transportation, to Councilor James Chadwick, (Safety Study for Smithfield Avenue at Weeden Street)
Upon motion made by Councilor Chadwick, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Communication from Robert Rocchio, P.E., Managing Engineer, Rhode Island Department of Transportation, to Councilor James Chadwick, (Safety Study for Smithfield Avenue at Weeden Street)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES CHADWICK.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Chadwick, seconded by Councilor Grebien, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to forward a copy of the safety study from the Engineering Division of RIDOT to John E. Carney, Director of Public Works requesting that he review this document and then make recommendations on what the city can do to improve safety in this area.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES CHADWICK.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Chadwick, seconded by Councilor Barry, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to George L. Kelley, III, Chief of Police, regarding Councilor Chadwick’s letter of August 22, 2007 requesting that radar patrols be set up at 5:00 p.m. on Power Road and Smithfield Avenue, near St. Maria Goretti Church and Nathanael Greene School due to speeding in that area. Councilor Chadwick is requesting a report on the results of those radar patrols and is also asking that the patrols continue between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE RETURNED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WITHOUT A RECOMMENDATION IS TAKEN UP:
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)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilors Barry and Grebien, the following Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 2797 of the Ordinances o 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 LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote.
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 send a communication to George L. Kelley, III, Chief of Police, requesting that the police set up a patrol on Norfolk Avenue, behind St. Leo’s Church, to stop drivers from going the wrong way on the Street. Councilor Wildenhain noted that prior patrols successfully stopped the problem; however, now that the patrols have stopped, the problem has returned.
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, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 202 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “FEES.” (ESTABLISHING BUILDING PERMIT FEES)
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 Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF SECTION 388-41.2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996 ENTITLED “NO PARKING DURING STREET CLEANING”
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND A PUBLIC HEARING IS SET FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 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 (Substitute B)
THE FOLLOWING LICENSES WERE LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETINGS HELD AUGUST 22, SEPTEMBER 5 AND 19, 2007, AND ARE AGAIN LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
WASTE HAULER Renewals -
Allied Waste North America Inc., d/b/a Allied Waste Systems of Fall River, 1080 Airport Road, Fall River, MA, LIC#W0012
Discount Disposal d/b/a Discount Disposal, 19C Buck Hill Road, Johnston, RI, LIC#W0008
M & M Disposal, Inc., 46 Shun Pike, Johnston, RI, LIC#W0004
Rambone Disposal Service, Inc., 2153 Plainfield Pike, Johnston, RI, LIC#W0011
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Barry introduces the following communication:
Communication from Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., City Solicitor to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk (Waste Hauler Ordinance)
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Chadwick, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE.
Communication from Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., City Solicitor to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk (Waste Hauler Ordinance)
*THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition of St. Mary’s Antiochian Church to conduct an annual bazaar at 1 St. Mary Way, on November 2, 3, 4, 2007, from 9:00 am to 6:00 p.m. LIC#0566M
FORTUNE TELLER New -
Sonia Jace d/b/a Psychic Studio, 1468 Newport Ave. LIC#4846
HOLIDAY LICENSE New -
Lonsdale Donuts Inc., d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 465 Lonsdale Ave. LIC#4823
PEDDLERS New -
Catherine Aguiar d/b/a Rolling Wagon Kitchen, 228 Barton Street, Pawtucket, RI LIC#101
| DRIVER: | Catherine Aguiar, 228 Barton Street, Pawtucket, RI |
| TO PEDDLE: | Food |
| LOCATION: | 234 Barton Street |
PIGEON LOFT Renewal -
Filomina Sousa, 9 Winter St. LIC#3104
VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class New -
Cuisine Del Mar Inc., d/b/a Cuisine Del Mar, 445 Lonsdale Ave. LIC#4850
Lonsdale Donuts Inc., d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 465 Lonsdale Ave. LIC#4822
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Barry introduces the following license:
Petition of Knights of Columbus Council #91 to conduct a Fundraiser/Dance at St. John’s Baptist Church, 69 Quincy Avenue, on October 27, 2007 from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. LIC#4855
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Chadwick, the following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition of Knights of Columbus Council #91 to conduct a Fundraiser/Dance at St. John’s Baptist Church, 69 Quincy Avenue, on October 27, 2007 from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. LIC#4855
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Antonio Andrade - $300.00
Irene Armes - $262.16
Raymond Batalon by Casco Indemnity Company - $4,390.67
Nancy Bradford - $388.83
Joao C. Carvalho, Executor of the Estate of Maria G. Carvalho by Stephen M. Rappoport – No Amount Specified
Curtis Dipina - $50,000.00
Lori Medeiros - $1,617.97
Caprice H. Reinsant by Charles J. Vucci, Esq. - $100,000.00
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 Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Barbara Shaw - $337.50
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.
Samantha Ascoli - $990.40
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.
Doreen Fontes - $175.93
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.
Bruce and Laura Keith - $119.00
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 Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Antoinette Poisson - $255.70
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.
Michael Rabbitt - $224.00
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:
Susan Abdi by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company - $4,524.23
Raymond Christiansen – ER Plumbing & Heating - $425.00
Susan Leal by Travelers Insurance - $1,606.17
Elizabeth Mario - $855.00
Miguel Moreno - $733.76
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED AND REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Kinard Trucking Inc. - $6,340.35
Upon motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Barry, the meeting is adjourned at 8:44 p.m.