City Council, January 23, 2008
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, January 23, 2008, at 7:02 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilor Grebien.
President Bray presides.
The following resolution is PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
The reading of the records of January 9, 2007 is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Barry, 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 Pawtucket City Council (Response – FY07 Audit Management Letter) |
| | |
| | B. Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to Mary E. Bray, President, Pawtucket City Council (Section 45-10-15 General Laws of the State of Rhode Island in Regard to Actuary Reports) |
| | |
| | C. 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 December 31, 2007) |
| | |
| | D. Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to Mary E. Bray, President, Pawtucket City Council (Uniform Overtime FY08) |
| | |
| | E. Communication from Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket (Various Forms and Statements) |
| | |
| | F. Communication from Charles A. Horbert, Permitting Supervisor, Office of Water Resources to the Pawtucket City Council (Insignificant Alteration – Permit, Morris Avenue intersection of Smithfield Avenue |
| | |
| ** | G. Communication from Kenneth McGill, Registrar to the Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Polling Locations for March 4th Primary) |
| | |
| | H. Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to the Pawtucket City Council (Response – Northern Rhode Island Collaborative) |
| | |
| | I. Communication from Julian E. MacDonnell, Jr. Executive Director, Northern Rhode Island Collaborative, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk (Response – Northern Rhode Island Collaborative Finances) |
| | |
| | J. Communication from Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., City Solicitor, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk (Response – Notifications of Foreclosures) |
| | |
| | K. Communication from Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., City Solicitor, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk (Response – Division Street Hotel) |
| | |
| | L. Communication from George L. Kelley, III, Chief of Police, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk (Response – Traffic Enforcement Patrol at Grand Avenue/Cottage Street) |
| | |
| | M. Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to the City Council (Fitch Rating Service and Fitch Rating News Release) |
| | |
| | N. Communication from Mayor James E. Doyle to the Honorable Council Members (Response – Carpionato Division Street Hotel) |
| | |
| | O. Communication from Mayor James E. Doyle to the Honorable Council Members (Response – State Aid) |
| | |
| | P. Communication from Angel S. Garcia, Director of Personnel to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Personnel Board’s Recommendation to Deny a Pay Increase for the Position of City Engineer) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
| | |
| | Q. Communication from Gordon Gould, Chairperson, Pawtucket School Committee, to the Honorable Mary E. Bray, President, Pawtucket City Council (Pawtucket School Committee/Budget Deficit) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
**TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY. NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN.
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION IS TAKEN UP:
President Bray appoints Councilor Barry and Councilor Chadwick to the Roosevelt Avenue Development Task Force.
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WITH RECOMMENDATION TO DENY:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR A TWO-YEAR FINANCE LEASE WITH SUN TRUST LEASING CORP.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Moran, the motion to DENY the following resolution is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WITH RECOMMENDATION TO DENY:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FUNDING OF THE EQUIPMENT AS PART OF THE TWO-YEAR MASTER LEASE PURCHASING PROGRAM WITH SUN TRUST LEASING CORP.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Moran, Chadwick and Hodge, the motion to DENY the following resolution is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WITH RECOMMENDATION TO DENY:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN EQUIPMENT LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND RELATED INSTRUMENTS, FUNDING OF THE FY2008 LEASE PURCHASE EQUIPMENT LIST PLUS RELATED EXPENSES, AND DETERMINING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Moran, Chadwick and Hodge, the motion to DENY the following resolution is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Hodge, Kinch, 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, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD JANUARY 9, 2008, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:
INTELLIGENCE – NEW
Hope Staffing Associates Inc., 1005 Main Street, LIC#4877
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR KINCH.
Upon motion made by Councilor Kinch, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote.
INTELLIGENCE – NEW
Hope Staffing Associates Inc., 1005 Main Street, LIC#4877
*THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition of Knights of Columbus Council #91 to conduct a Fundraiser/Dinner, for St. John’s Baptist Church, at 69 Quincy Avenue, on Saturday, February 2, 2008 from 700 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. LIC#4903
Petition of St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee for a license to conduct a Post Parade Party at 172 Exchange Street, Pawtucket Armory, on March 1, 2008, from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. LIC#4899
LAUNDRY – Transfer
Central Laundry Inc., d/b/a Central Laundry (transfer from Marlene Pierre d/b/a Star Cleaners Laundromat) 614 Central Ave. LIC#4898
PEDDLER - Renewal
Jolande Sylaj, 128 Byron Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, LIC#4902
DRIVER: Jolande Sylaj, 128 Byron Avenue, Pawtucket, RI
TO PEDDLE: Ice Cream and Lemonade
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
POOL TABLE – Renewal
Alves Productions, Inc., d/b/a Labohemia, 327 Barton St. (2) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#4901
Benefit Street Pub Inc., 433 Benefit St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#3112
Buffalo Home Ltd., 532 Lonsdale Ave. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#3129
Carousel Sports Lounge Inc., 507 Armistice Blvd. (3) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#3135
Community Center of Grupo Amigos Da Terceira Inc., 55 Memorial Drive, (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#3155
Country Lounge Inc., d/b/a Tommy's Lounge, 99 India St. (2) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#3117
Happy Hour Club, 404 Benefit St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#3121
J.A.R. Beverage Inc., d/b/a Murray's Pub, 1091 Main St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#3138
Lafayette Social Club Inc, 71 Benefit St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#3125
M & S Barbosa Tavern Inc., d/b/a Charlie’s Tavern, 185 Dexter St., (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#3152
Rock's Bar Incorporated, 451 Prospect St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#3169
S & L Inc., d/b/a Cafe Ordway, 3 Ordway St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#3130
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Ryan Allenson - $859.81-$1,500.00
Estate of Maria G. Carvalho by Stephen M. Rapoport, Esq. - $4,000,000.00
Gbawu Gbagba - $2,119.76-$2,261.15
Debra Firth - $113.67-$123.36
Eugenia Gomes - $1,731.40-$2,055.63
Matthew Pita - $353.93
Raymond Rogala by Peter M. Iascone, Esq. - $100,000.00
Diana Russas - $1,460.00-$1,464.33
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilors Hodge, Barry and Chadwick, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to refer §351-20 and §351-21 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket entitled, “Removal of Snow and Ice Required” and “Responsibility for Removal” respectively, to the ORDINANCE COMMITTEE for consideration of amendments to these sections.
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, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Mary Castle - $478.55
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, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Mark Gagnon - $99.00
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, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Drew Johnson – $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 Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Richard Perry - $423.13
THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS RETURNS THE FOLLOWING CLAIM WITH THE RECOMMENDATION TO DENY:
Scott Durand by Recovery Services International Inc. - $17,608.23
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the motion to DENY the following claim is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Scott Durand by Recovery Services International Inc. - $17,608.23
THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS RETURNS THE FOLLOWING CLAIM WITH THE RECOMMENDATION TO DENY:
Monica Giraldo-Prado - $275.89
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the motion to DENY the following claim is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Monica Giraldo-Prado - $275.89
THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS RETURNS THE FOLLOWING CLAIM WITH THE RECOMMENDATION TO DENY:
Edwin Quinonez & Maria Aponte by Donna A. Uhlmann, Esq. – No Amount Specified
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the motion to DENY the following claim is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Edwin Quinonez & Maria Aponte by Donna A. Uhlmann, Esq. – No Amount Specified
THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS RETURNS THE FOLLOWING CLAIM WITH THE RECOMMENDATION TO DENY:
Jennifer Desautel - $572.50-$719.74
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the motion to DENY the following claim is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Jennifer Desautel - $572.50-$719.74
THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS RETURNS THE FOLLOWING CLAIM WITH THE RECOMMENDATION TO DENY – CLAIMANT TO CONTACT TO THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
Erin Wetzel by Jessica L. Basso, Esq. – No Amount Specified
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the motion to DENY the following claim is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Erin Wetzel by Jessica L. Basso, Esq. – No Amount Specified
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Barry, the meeting is adjourned at 7:22 p.m.