April 9, 2008 - Regular City Council Session

 

City Council, April 9, 2008

 

A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at 7:06 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. 

 

Present – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.

 

Absent – Councilors Carr and Chadwick.

 

President Bray presides.

 

THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:

 

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING” (Text and Official Maps – Overlay Historic District and Parking and Temporary Storage of Major Recreation Equipment within Residential Zones)

 

THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 7:15 P.M.

 

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, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING” (Text and Official Maps – Overlay Historic District and Parking and Temporary Storage of Major Recreation Equipment within Residential Zones)

 

The reading of the records of March 19, 2008, 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:

 

 

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A.       Communication from Kenneth M. Bowdish, Pawtucket Resident, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Pawtucket School Committee)

 

 

 

 

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B.       Resolution from Dianne L. Ady, Smithfield Town Clerk, to the Pawtucket City Council (Explore Ways to Reduce the Cost of Advertising for City or Town Matters)

 

 

 

 

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C.       Resolution from Dianne L. Ady, Smithfield Town Clerk, to the Pawtucket City Council (Global Warming)

 

 

 

 

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D.       Resolution from Louise R. Phaneauf, Burrillville Town Clerk, to the Pawtucket City Council (Opposition to H-7448 – “An Act Relating to Parks and Recreational Areas – Public Use of Private Lands – Liability Limitations”)

 

 

 

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E.        Communication from Peter V. Lacouture, Nixon Peabody LLP, Attorneys at Law, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk (The Narragansett Electric Company d/b/a National Grid, Notice of Intent Application Reconductoring of T7 115 kV Transmission Line) Copy on file in City Clerk’s Office

 

 

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F.        Communication from Dale S. Holberton, South Kingstown Town Clerk, to Municipal Clerks (Resolution in Support of a $15 Million State Bond Referendum for Open Space Programs)

 

 

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G.      Communication from Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket (Various Forms and Statements)

 

 

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H.      Communication from Deidra A. Kettelle, East Greenwich Town Clerk, to the Pawtucket City Council (Resolution in Support of H-7776 Regarding Health Insurance in Collective Bargaining Agreements)

 

 

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J.         Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to Mary E. Bray, President, Pawtucket City Council (Uniform Overtime FY08)

 

 

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K.      Communication from Dr. Hans W. Dellith, Superintendent of Schools, to the Pawtucket City Council (The Walsh School – NECAP Tests)

 

 

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L.       Communication from Dr. Hans W. Dellith, Superintendent of Schools, to the Pawtucket City Council (School Aide Formula)

 

 

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M.     Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to the Pawtucket City Council (Response – Report of Revenue – Rescue Services through 3rd Party Billings by Lighthouse MD, Inc.)

 

 

 

N.      Communication from Shandi Brown, Community Organizer, Pawtucket Citizens Development Corporation, to the Pawtucket City Council requesting name change for Barton Street TO BE REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

 

 

 

O.      An Ordinance in Amendment of Article VI of Chapter 108 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, 1996, Entitled “Snow and Ice Removal.” (Requirements for Shoveling) TO BE LAID ON THE TABLE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL BY THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE

 

**        TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN

 

028  I.  Communication from Joseph A. Keough, Jr., to the Honorable City Council, (Pawtucket Water Supply Board Application to Change Rates) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.

 

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Kinch, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to His Honor Mayor James E. Doyle and to James DeCelles, Chief Engineer, PWSB, requesting that they look into and assess the possibility of privatizing of the Pawtucket Water Supply Board to see if there would be any savings.

 

COUNCILOR CHADWICK ARRIVES AT 7:20 P.M.

 

THE COUNCIL RECESSES AT 7:21 P.M. TO RECONVENE AS THE PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS.

 

THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 7:41 P.M.

 

Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE (Class C) of Marion Everton & Jennifer Mello d/b/a Marion’s Resale Shoppe, 435 Benefit Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 12, Lot 768, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used miscellaneous merchandise LIC#2655, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:

 

Speaking in favor is Jennifer Mello, applicant, 893 Cranston Street Apt. 3, Cranston, RI.

 

Also speaking in favor is Marion Everton, applicant, 13 Brayton Court, Cumberland, RI.

 

Ms. Mello states that this is their first time operating this type of business.

 

Ms. Everton states that the hours of operation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

 

Ms. Everton states that they will be selling used furniture and clothing and all business will be conducted inside the building.

 

There are no other speakers.  The hearing is closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE (Class C) of Marion Everton & Jennifer Mello d/b/a Marion’s Resale Shoppe, 435 Benefit Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 12, Lot 768, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used miscellaneous merchandise LIC#2655

 

Petition for AUTO REPAIR AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES (Class A & B – Selling Used Automobiles & Parts) by Courtesy Hyundai, Inc., d/b/a Courtesy Hyundai, (prev. Pride Hyundai Inc) 20 Division Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 23, Lot 575, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically: used automobiles and parts LIC#2649 & #2650, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:

 

Speaking in favor is John Martins, applicant, 197 Woodbury Street, Pawtucket, RI.

 

Also speaking in favor is Daniel J. Vieira, attorney representing the applicant, 480 Turnpike Street, South Easton, MA.

 

Mr. Vieira states that the same business came before the City Council two weeks ago for a license on Newport Avenue.  This is an identical application except different address.

 

Mr. Martins states that they are waiting for approval on Newport Avenue by Hyundai and hope to get it within the next 30 days.  However, they are having a problem getting the okay.  Mr. Martins does not want to remain permanently on Division Street.  If he does not get permission from Hyundai on Newport Avenue, he has another location in mind. 

 

Mr. Martins states that they currently have a month-to-month lease, which may last for 30 days or up to 5 years at Division Street.

 

Attorney Vieira presents a communication from Pride authorizing the transfer of the license.  He states that Mr. Martins will not be operating at multiple locations.

 

There are no other speakers.  The hearing is closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following license is APPROVED FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS on a unanimous voice vote:

 

Petition for AUTO REPAIR AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES (Class A & B – Selling Used Automobiles & Parts) by Courtesy Hyundai, Inc., d/b/a Courtesy Hyundai, (prev. Pride Hyundai Inc) 20 Division Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 23, Lot 575, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically: used automobiles and parts LIC#2649 & #2650

 

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 in instructed to send a communication to George L. Kelley, III, Chief of Police, requesting that the police patrols on and around Rhode Island Avenue check parked cars for parking stickers in the Hospital Zone.

 

The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

032   RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CARE OF BURIAL LOT OF HENRIQUE DIAS ALVES

 

The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

032   RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CARE OF BURIAL LOT OF ADA SHELTON

 

611   Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to the Pawtucket City Council (Tax Anticipation Notes) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS TAKEN UP:

 

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following resolution is TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT on a unanimous voice vote:

 

023   RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES

 

The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

588   RESOLUTION URGING THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO MAKE THE NECESSARY RENOVATIONS TO THE CONANT STREET BRIDGE TO ALLOW FOR ITS REOPENING BY JULY 1, 2009

 

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 the Rhode Island Department of Transportation requesting what bridges moved ahead of the Conant Street bridge on the priority list and why.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.

 

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance and Angel S. Garcia, Director of Personnel requesting the following budget information from 1995 to the present:

 

Proposed budget amounts

Passed budget amounts

Total Levy (taxes collected)

State Aid to schools and city

Amount of money the city supplied to the schools

Tax Rates (Residential and Commercial)

Additional programs and positions that have been created

 

*THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

ENTERTAINMENT –

 

Petition of Daggett Delights Inc. for a license to conduct a Classic Car Show in Parking Lot of Daggett Farm in Slater Park, on Tuesdays, May through September, 2008, from 5:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. LIC#4923

 

Petition of American Cancer Society for a license to conduct a Fundraiser in Pariseau Field, starting on Friday, May 30, 2008, at 6 p.m. and ending Saturday, May 31, 2008, at 12:00 noon. LIC#4922

 

HOLIDAY LICENSES – Renewals

 

Bah, Njemeh  d/b/a Nenneh’s Premium Clothing Store, 418 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#3270

Carter, Pamela L  d/b/a Pamela's Pastry Shoppe, 832 Newport Ave. LIC#3257

DaSilva, Humberto P d/b/a  Zaccagnini’s Pastry Shoppe, 546 Smithfield Ave. LIC#3260

Fantas Market, Inc. d/b/a Fantas Market, 618 Broadway, LIC#3186

Fox Grocery, Inc., 209 Benefit St. LIC#3256

Pina, Jack B d/b/a Ligafrica Music, 180 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#3212

Rocha, Benvindo d/b/a High Step Fashion, 955 Main St. LIC#3269

Union Fruit Market, Inc., 139 Broad Street, LIC#3268

 

PEDDLER – Renewal

 

Palagi’s 2000, Inc. d/b/a Palagi’s Ice Cream, 55 Bacon Street, LIC #4918

DRIVER:

Alejandro Arteaga, 237 Suffolk Avenue, Pawtucket, RI

 

Luis Ruiz, 5 Summer Street, Central Falls, RI

TO PEDDLE:

Ice Cream

LOCATION:

All of Pawtucket

 

AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES (CLASS A & B - Selling used automobiles and parts) - Renewals

 

Americar Sales & Collision Center Inc., 626 Main St. LIC#2489 #2490

*Augenti, Charles F. and Turner, Henry d/b/a First Stop Automotive, 624 York Ave. LIC#2393 #2394

1.      No outside repair work.

2.      No auto body painting.

3.      Limit number of automobiles for sale to five (5).

4.      Try to keep vehicles from parking on sidewalk.

5.      No sales after 7:00 p.m. weekdays.

6.      Saturday hours 9:00 a.m. – 12 Noon.

*The Car Store Inc., One Colfax St. LIC#2347 #2348

1.      No auto body work or painting.

2.      No parking on Selkirk Street.

Corey Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Gansett Auto Sales and Parts, 206 Pine St. LIC#2430 #2431

Crown Collision Center Inc., d/b/a Crown Auto Sales, 180 Broadway LIC#2208 #2209

*D’Angelo, Rita  d/b/a Cartex Auto Sales, 540 Weeden St. LIC#2390 #2391

1.      Limit of ten (10) cars to be stored in back on existing paved area.

2.      Limit of five (5) cars parked in front for sales.

3.      No auto body work.

 

Darlington Auto Body, Inc., d/b/a Darlington Auto sales and Auto Body, 156 Benefit St. LIC#2293 #2294

*D & D Tire Service Inc., d/b/a Carlos’ Auto Sales and Service, 1117 Central Ave. LIC#2428 #2429

1.      No cars parked on street for sale or repair.

*Dorman’s Auto Center Inc., 434 Prospect St. LIC# 2404 #2405

STIPULATION PER ZONING 3/27/01

1.      Open storage of motor vehicles, auto parts, or debris shall not be visible from Prospect Street or the front of the building.

Duffy's Auto Sales Inc., 65 Harris St. LIC#2055 #2056

*E-Z Auto Sales and Service Inc., 163 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#2224 #2225

1.      No auto body work or painting.

* Ferreira, Albino d/b/a Division Street Auto Sales & Service, 595 Division St. LIC#2300 #2301

1.      All work shall be done inside garage.

2.      No guard dogs.

3.      No body work or painting.

4.      The exhaust is to be vented through the roof.

5.      No sales of auto parts.

FVF Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Tomasso’s Auto Sales, 729 East Ave. LIC#2073 #2074

* Gonzalez, Mario H d/b/a Liberty  Auto Sales and Repair, 192 Pine St. and 62 Church St.  LIC#2482 #2483

1.      No work on vehicles outside of building.

2.      No storage of junk parts and auto related debris except in dumpsters.

Industrial Motors Inc., 31 Link St. LIC#2089 #2090

*Jack and Son Auto Sales & Service Inc., 1012 Main St. LIC#2342 #2343

1.      Screening to be placed on rear fence and kept completely enclosed.

2.      Sidewalk to be kept clear of debris. 

3.      No cars to be stored in front except when work is completed on them.

4.      No litter, junk or trash to be stored on premises over night.

5.      Autos to be stored in rear of screened area.

Jim’s Auto Sales and Auto Body Works Inc., 1153 Central Ave.  LIC#2156 #2157

John's Motor Co.,  Inc., 707 Broadway LIC#2467 #2468

Lindbergh Auto Body, Inc., d/b/a Lindbergh Auto Sales, 58 Smithfield Ave. LIC#2396 #2397

Mocar Inc., d/b/a Racom Auto Sales, 218 Pine St. LIC#2116 #2117

Monarock Truck & Trailer Service Inc., 350 Walcott St. LIC#2122 #2123

Palangio, Thomas and D'Amico, Nicholas  d/b/a Consumers Auto Sales and Service, 610 Weeden St. LIC#2131 #2132

Patriot Sales & Service Inc., d/b/a Patriot Truck Sales & Service, 531 Main St. LIC#2479 #2480

Perlow, Steven B d/b/a Perlows Auto Sales, 56 Nashua St.  LIC#2139 #2140

*Perlows Auto Incorporated d/b/a Perlows Summit Service, 1028 Main St. LIC#2413 #2414

1.      No auto repair to be conducted outside of building.

2.      No cars stored outside.

3.      No auto body work.

4.      Hours 9:00 am  to 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday.

*Precision Harley Davidson Inc., 269 Armistice Blvd. LIC#2143 #2144

1.      No parking on McHale Court.

Scottie’s Auto Sales Inc.,  262 Central Ave. LIC#2469 #2470

Smithfield Motor Sales Inc., 527 Smithfield Ave. LIC#2165 #2166

Sorensen, Dennis D d/b/a Fairlawn Auto Sales, 526 Weeden St. LIC#2167 #2168

Steingold Auto Sales Ltd. d/b/a Steingold Volvo, 766 Broadway LIC#2234 #2235

 

*U-Haul Company of Rhode Island Inc., d/b/a U-Haul Center of Pawtucket, 2 Lonsdale Ave. LIC#2387 #2388

1.      Repair of U-Haul Vehicles only.

2.      No auto body work.

3.      No spray painting.

4.      All repair work shall be conducted inside garage area.

5.      No used auto parts or junk shall be stored outside.

6.      Shall adhere to current zoning regulations for landscaping of parking lots.

7.      No auto repair work on Sundays.

*Veiga, Mario d/b/a Mo Performance, 45 Sharon Ave. LIC#2249 #2250

1.      No work outside garage.

2.      No parking on Sharon Avenue.

3.      Trash & debris will be picked up.

4.      No auto body or spray painting.

 

AUTO REPAIR SHOP & SECOND HAND SHOP (Class B - Parts Only) - Renewals

 

B T S Co Inc., d/b/a The Tire & Service Store, 580 Pawtucket  Ave.  LIC#2463 #2464

Daniel’s Auto Radiator Works Inc., 669 Roosevelt Ave. LIC#2047 #2048

Firestone Tire & Rubber Co., 270 Broadway LIC#2461 #2462

Goulet, Donald E d/b/a D & G Auto Sales, 33 Utton Ave.  LIC#2083 #2084

*Main Street Auto Repair LLC d/b/a Main Street Repair, 5 Quincy Ave. LIC#2493 #2494

1.   No cars shall be parked on Main Street, Capital Street, or Quincy Avenue.

2.   The dumpster shall be moved deep into the yard and be fenced in.

* Marques, Antonio J d/b/a Tony & Sons Auto Service, 551 Central Ave. LIC#2459 #2460

1.   There shall be no more than sixteen (16) registered vehicles stored on the premises outside overnight and not more than nineteen (19) registered vehicles during the business hours of operation, including the tow-truck.

2.   No business or customer vehicles to be parked on the street.

3.   No outside storage of auto or truck parts, except within the fenced enclosure presently located on the lot.

4.   Vehicle repairs to be conducted only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

5.   No vehicle sales allowed.

Melkoun Service Center Inc., 252 Cottage St. LIC#2447 #2448

M & G Auto Body, Inc., 519 Broadway, LIC#2495  #2496

*Montes, Cesar d/b/a Grand Avenue Garage, 274 Broadway, LIC#2501 #2502

1.   Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

2.   No auto repair after 5:00 p.m.

3.   No parking cars on May Street and Blackstone Avenue.

4.   No parking unregistered vehicles on the property.

Pascale Service Corp., 51 Delta Dr. LIC#2133 #2134

*Pinto’s Auto & Truck Repair, LLC d/b/a Pinto’s Truck Repair, 62 Woodlawn Ave. LIC#2402 #2403

1.      No auto body work is allowed on premises.

2.      No outside storage of  vehicles or debris.

3.      No selling of vehicles.

4.      All work on vehicles shall be done inside the garage.

*Sterry Street Auto Sales Inc., d/b/a Sterry Street Auto  Repair, 77 Sterry St. LIC#2451 #2452

1.      Hours of operation shall be Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to  6:00 p.m.

2.      No vehicles shall be parked on the street.

3.      Building is to be painted and repaired in a reasonable time.

4.      The only sign is to be painted on the building.

Warren Tire Co. Inc., d/b/a Warren Tire, 420 Broadway LIC#2266 #2267

Yankee Auto Electric Inc., 156 Division St. LIC#2453 #2454

 

SECOND HAND SHOP (Class B - Used Auto Parts Only) - Renewal

 

Lemieux, George A  d/b/a G & M Auto Electric Service, 741  Broadway LIC#2617

 

SECOND HAND SHOP (Class A – Used Automobiles Only) - Renewals

 

Ajax Auto Parts Co., d/b/a Cove Metal Company, 160 Grenville St. LIC#2622

*Caito, Michael J  d/b/a Benefit Auto Sales Annex, 795 Broadway, LIC#2551

1.      Cars shall not block or park on sidewalk of McCabe Street.

Dorman’s Auto Center, Inc. (Annex) d/b/a Dorman’s Auto Center Annex, 124 Beverage Hill Ave. LIC#2569

Dunn, Thomas P d/b/a Independent Auto Sales, 379 Roosevelt Ave. LIC#2519

Nicali Auto Outlet, Inc., 434 Prospect St. LIC#2597

Perlow, Steven d/b/a Perlow’s Auto Sale Annex, 589 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#2603

Sousa’s Auto Sales and Auto Body Inc., 1442 Newport Ave. LIC#2573

 

AUTO REPAIR SHOP - Renewals

 

* Baptista, Tina  d/b/a M & M Auto Repair, 3 Dix St. LIC#2437

1.      No auto body work.

2.      No outside vehicle storage.

3.      No parking along the railroad tracks either on road or on dirt sidewalk.

4.      No auto parts stored outside.

5.      No outside dumpsters.

6.      No unregistered autos parked outside.

7.      No speeding, racing, or testing of vehicles in the area.

8.      Work shall be performed only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

9.      All repair work shall be inside, there will be no repair of vehicles outside in the street or sidewalk.

Bento, Jose S d/b/a Joe's Cedar Street Shell, 71 Cedar  St. LIC#2022

Brake Shop Plus Inc., 72 Exchange St. LIC#2244

Broadway Tire Inc., 588 Broadway LIC#2026

Candeias Auto Service Inc., 35 Cedar St. LIC#2487

Corey Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Wholesale Muffler, 510 Main St.  LIC#2043

* DiFonzo, Richard d/b/a Busy Bee Auto Repair, 611 Weeden St.  LIC#2204

1.      No auto body work.

2.      No auto painting.

D & R Automotives, LLC, 21 Slade St. LIC#2481

* Fontaine, Diann L d/b/a DC Automotive, 27 Centre St. LIC#2486

1.      No auto body work.

2.      No painting.

3.      No parking cars on Centre Street.

4.      No more than fourteen (14) cars parked in front at any time.

5.      No junk of any kind shall be stored outside.

6.      All work shall be done inside the building.

International Auto Repair Inc., 544 Smithfield Ave. LIC#2091

*Jerry’s Service, Inc., 756 East Ave. LIC#2395

1.      No cars parked on sidewalk on East Avenue and Hillside Avenue.

2.      Never more than five (5) cars maximum left overnight; three (3) to be stored inside; two (2) outside.

3.      No car sales.

4.      Tires stored in enclosed area, to be removed every week.

5.      No body work.

6.      All work shall be done inside the building.

7.      Hours of operation shall be Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm; Saturday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.

8.      No cars shall be parked on Hillside Avenue.

 

Kelley, Raymond d/b/a Kelley's Transmission Center, 446  Central Ave. LIC#2096

Leer’s Auto Body, Inc., 276 Beverage Hill Ave. LIC#2427

Loureiro, Joaquim A d/b/a Loureiro’s Auto Repair, 28 Willard St. LIC#2102

Manny's Service Center Inc., 645 Armistice Blvd. LIC#2297

*Mike’s Truck & Trailer Repair Inc., 447 York Ave. LIC#2432

1.      Hours of Operation will be Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Mocar Incorporated d/b/a Maaco Auto Painting & Bodyworks, 501  Main St. LIC#2115

Standard Auto Body Inc., 379 Roosevelt Ave. LIC#2171

Tire Pros Inc., 21 Division St. LIC#2377

 

SECOND HAND SHOP (Class C – Used Miscellaneous Merchandise) - Renewals

 

ARC of Blackstone Valley d/b/a New to You, 541 Armistice Blvd. LIC#2582

Beau Video Ltd., d/b/a Beau Video, 171 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#2560

Byers, Richard d/b/a Dick’s Sport & Hobby Shop, 460 Smithfield Ave. LIC#2510

Fastcash Pawn & Checkcashers, Incorporated, 824 Newport Ave. LIC#2620

Hollywood Entertainment Corporation d/b/a Hollywood Video Game Crazy #039-117, 398 Cottage St. LIC#2627

* Landi, Nathaniel J d/b/a Lost Treasures, 655 Roosevelt Ave. LIC#2644

1.  No outside sales (on sidewalk)

Love Bugs, LLC., d/b/a Love Bugs, 1005 Main St. LIC#2652

McCarten Violins LLC, 1005 Main St. LIC#2632

Moskwa, Paul d/b/a American Music Sound and Light, 58 Exchange St. LIC#2555

National Wrecking Co. Inc., 130 Grotto Ave. LIC#2623

Northeast Management Inc., d/b/a Blockbuster Video, 295 Armistice Blvd. LIC#2645

Rhode Island Antiques Company LLC d/b/a Rhode Island Antiques Mall, 345 Fountain St. LIC#2641

Silveira, Daniel A d/b/a Copper Industries, 29 Dunnell Lane Unit A LIC#2514

Thurber, George F d/b/a George’s Games and Music, 101 Main St. LIC#2648

 

AUTOMOBILE JUNKYARD - Renewal

 

Ajax Auto Parts Co., d/b/a Cove Metal Company, 160 Grenville St. LIC#2478

Perlow, Steven B d/b/a A. Adams Auto Parts, 589 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#2477

 

WHOLESALE JUNK LICENSES - Renewals

 

Ajax Auto Parts Co., d/b/a Cove Metal Company, 160 Grenville St. LIC#2635

*J & J Bumpers Inc., d/b/a J & J Bumpers, 10 Dunnell Lane LIC#2639

1.      No storage of bumpers outside of the existing building will be permitted, however the following exceptions will be allowed;

a)      A maximum of 1-3 racks containing up to two hundred twenty five (225) bumpers may be placed next to the building in the area of the loading dock in the southwest corner of the building until such time as an additional storage unit is approved by the City Council and at which time these racks and bumpers would need to be enclosed in the new storage unit with absolutely no outside storage of bumpers thereafter.

b)     All bumpers must be moved inside the building within 48 hours of delivery.

c)      All bumpers currently stored outside must be removed within 30 days.

2.      Deliveries of bumpers and trash removal will be allowed only during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

3.      No work may be performed outside of the building with the exception of the unloading, sorting and loading of bumpers during normal business hours.

4.      The grounds of the property will be cleaned and maintained and all debris from building renovations, surplus wood, rocks, and unused vehicles and trucks shall be removed within 30 days.

5.      All emissions from the building must  be properly controlled in accordance with all applicable regulations.

6.      No buildings or structures of any kind may be erected on the property without prior City Council approval. 

 

National Wrecking Co. Inc., 130 Grotto Ave. LIC#2640

Perlow, Steven B d/b/a A. Adams Auto Parts, 589 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#2636

Sinel, Samuel S & Charles R d/b/a Berger & Company, 126 Front St. LIC#2637

 

RETAIL JUNK LICENSE - Renewal

 

National Wrecking Co., Inc., 130 Grotto Ave. LIC#2634

 

*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

George Maris - $1,073.37/$1,361.29

Cynthia Rounds - $586.50

Bruce Shaffer - $389.13

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Paul Barbosa - $60.00

Scott Blais - $145.00

Jeffrey Brown - $215.94

Michael Burns, Jr. - $113.17

Amy Hoskins - $69.00

Sue Lemoi - $300.00

Robert Moissonnies - $258.42

Mark Pouliot - $300.00

Sheryle Velzis by Progressive Insurance - $3,866.66

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED-CLAIMANT TO CONTACT THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

Jose Medeiros - $2,061.00

 

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:

 

David Demers by Amica Insurance - $9,126.11

Lisa Andrade by Progressive Insurance - $74.91

 

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 ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

Barbara Campbell - $4,297.53

Kassia Dugas by David D. Bagus, Esq. – No Amount Specified

Barbara Pawlowski by Schreiber & Schreiber - $100,000.00

Arthur Simao & Nelson Alves by John Verdecchia, Esq. – No Amount Specified

 

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the meeting is adjourned at 8:28 p.m.

April 9, 2008 - Regular City Council Session
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