City Council, February 20, 2008
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, February 20, 2008, at 7:08 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Moran and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilor Kinch.
President Bray presides.
The reading of the records of February 6, 2008 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 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, 2007 through January 31, 2008) |
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| | B. Communication from Louise R. Phaneuf, Burrillville Town Clerk, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk (Various 2008 Legislation) |
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| | C. Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (REAP Savings Report) |
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| | D. Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Northern RI Collaborative) |
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| | F. Communication from Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket (Various Forms and Statements) |
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| | G. Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Analysis from the Governor’s FY08 and FY09 Budgets) |
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| | H. Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance and Timothy P. McLaughlin, Fire Chief, to Councilor Donald Grebien (Response – Fire Department Overtime) |
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| | I. Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to Councilor Thomas Hodge (Response – Tax Write-Offs 1997-2000) |
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| | J. Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to the Honorable City Council (Capital Improvement Program 2009-2013) |
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| | K. Communication from John E. Carney, Director of Public Works, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk (Response – Youth Baseball Scoreboards) |
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| | L. Communication from Michael F. Horan, Esq, representing 7th Street Associates Inc., M & L Financial Co., and Brick Investment Corp., to Mary Bray, President, Pawtucket City Council, requesting a zone change for the property at 400-420-430 Pine Street; 280 Rand Street; and Congress Street; Tax Assessor’s Plat 44A, Lots 490, 548, 579, 516, and 517 and Tax Assessor’s Plat 45B, Lot 397, is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE. |
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| | M. Communication from David Silvia, American Legion Boys State Program to the Pawtucket City Council, requesting a donation for students to participate in training and leadership skills and understanding the democratic process is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. |
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THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilors Moran and Wildenhain, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Stephen M. Robinson, Esq., requesting that he provide an update on the surplus money from the Northern Rhode Island Collaborative on a bi-weekly basis.
Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Love Bugs, LLC d/b/a Love Bugs, 1005 Main Street - Unit 2205, Tax Assessor’s Plat 62, Lot 305, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used children’s clothing, LIC#2652, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is Jamie Glowacki, 34 Pinehurst Avenue, Providence, RI, applicant.
Ms. Glowacki states that she will be buying and selling used kids clothes, and only doing consignment on expensive items.
She states that the hours of operation will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
There are no other speakers.
The hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Love Bugs, LLC d/b/a Love Bugs, 1005 Main Street - Unit 2205, Tax Assessor’s Plat 62, Lot 305, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used children’s clothing, LIC#2652.
Petition for TATTOO SHOP LICENSE by Edge Tattoo Studio LLC d/b/a Imortal Images, (prev. The Edge Beauty Shop III, LLC) 1518 Newport Avenue, Tax Assessor’s Plat 4, Lot 1, 113, LIC#4911, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
There are no speakers.
The hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following license is LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for TATTOO SHOP LICENSE by Edge Tattoo Studio LLC d/b/a Imortal Images, (prev. The Edge Beauty Shop III, LLC) 1518 Newport Avenue, Tax Assessor’s Plat 4, Lot 1, 113, LIC#4911.
THE FOLLOWING REQUEST WAS APPROVED AT THE DECEMBER 19, 2007 MEETING IN THE AMOUNT OF $55.00 AND IS APPROVED IN THE CORRECTED AMOUNT OF $110.00 (the original purchase price) ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following request to place an awning WITHOUT ANY LETTERING OR SIGNS on the property at 992 Main Street is APPROVED a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Ms. Ana L. Duran, owner of Exclusive Cuts and Sebastian de Barros, landlord, to Mary E. Bray, President, Pawtucket City Council, requesting permission to install an awning in front of the business, which overhangs the sidewalk (lettering must be approved by the Board of Appeals)
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 Purchasing Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PURCHASING 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, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Charles Abdelahad, 300 Broadway, Pawtucket, RI 02860, term expires the first Monday in January, 2011.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
The following ordinance is read the SECOND time and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Wildenhain introduces the following communications:
Communication from Sergeant Edmund St. Pierre, Community Police Unit, to Councilman Paul J. Wildenhain requesting funds to cover the cost of sending city kids to summer camp.
Communication from Major Paul King to Councilor Paul J. Wildenhain requesting to purchase two marked police vehicles for the SRO officers.
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the following communications are READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION/DARE FUND COMMITTEE
Communication from Sergeant Edmund St. Pierre, Community Police Unit, to Councilman Paul J. Wildenhain requesting funds to cover the cost of sending city kids to summer camp.
Communication from Major Paul King to Councilor Paul J. Wildenhain requesting to purchase two marked police vehicles for the SRO officers.
THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class – Renewal
WD Investment Enterprises, LLP, d/b/a Rita’s Water Ice, 275 Newport Ave. LIC#4728
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Ingrid Garcia by Jeffry S. Perlow, Esq. - $100,000.00
Barbara Pawlowski by Amica – No Amount Specified
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the meeting is adjourned at 7:52 p.m.