City Council, May 21, 2008
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present –Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch and Moran.
Absent – President Bray and Councilors Carr and Wildenhain.
President Pro-Tempore Hodge presides.
The reading of the records of May 7, 2008 is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, 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 Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., City Solicitor, to Mr. Ernest A. Almonte, CPA, CFE, State of Rhode Island Auditor General (School Department Deficit) |
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| | B. 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 April 30, 2008) |
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| | C. Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to Councilor Henry S. Kinch, Jr. (City Vehicles Taken Home – Update of 5/8/08) |
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| | D. Communication from Joseph Roque, Purchasing Agent, to the Pawtucket City Council (Emergency Purchase Authorizations 1/1/2008-4/30/2008) |
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| | E. Communication Tracey L. Croce, Local Government Records Analyst, Office of the Secretary of State, to Municipal Clerk (Draft Revisions for Municipal Council Records) |
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| | F. Resolution from Joann Fineberg, Warwick Administrative Council Clerk to Municipal Clerks (Support of Resolution Relative to the Operation of Trains) |
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| | G. Resolution from Wendy Marshall, Middletown Town Clerk, to Municipal Clerks (Support of House Bill No. 7776, an Act Relating to Labor and Labor Relations – Health and Welfare Funds – Pension Plans) |
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| | H. Resolution from Anna M. Stetson, Providence City Clerk, to Pawtucket City Council (Relating to Motor and Other Vehicles – Automated Traffic Violation Monitoring Systems) |
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| | I. Resolution from James D. Marques, North Kingstown Town Clerk, to Municipal Clerks (Support of the USS Saratoga to Move to Davisville, RI) |
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| | J. Communication from Stephen M. Robinson, Esq., to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk (Response – Pawtucket School Committee/Northern Collaborative) |
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| | K. Communication from Michael P. Lewis, Director, Department of Transportation, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk (Response – Conant Street Bridge) |
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| | L. An Ordinance Amending Section 388-64 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, 1996, Entitled Memorial Hospital “Hospital Zone” Parking (Rhode Island Avenue) TO BE REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | N. Communication from Mayor James E. Doyle to the Honorable Council Members (Pay Freeze for Mayor, City Council, School Committee) |
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| ** | O. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 2583 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, Entitled “An Ordinance Adjusting the Salary of the Mayor, Members of the City Council, and Members of the School Committee by 50% of the Average of the Consumer Price Index Beginning January 2005.” TO BE REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | P. Communication from Barbara Sladen, Personnel Assistant, to Councilor Donald Grebien (Response – City Positions – 1995 to Present) |
**TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN.
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION IS TAKEN UP:
M. Communication from Mayor James E. Doyle to the Honorable Council Members forwarding a request from Jorge Azevedo, President of the Portuguese Social Club requesting that the ordinance regarding outdoor music.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Chadwick, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE.
Communication from Mayor James E. Doyle to the Honorable Council Members forwarding a request from Jorge Azevedo, President of the Portuguese Social Club requesting that the ordinance regarding outdoor music.
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 Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch and Moran.
NOES - 0.
Lawrence J. Monastesse, 42 Comstock Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860, term expires September 12, 2013
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 Riverfront Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:
RIVERFRONT 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 and Moran.
NOES - 0.
Janice McHale, 20 Maryland Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860, term expires the first Monday in June, 2011.
COUNCILOR CARR ARRIVES AT 7:10 P.M.
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 Riverfront Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:
RIVERFRONT 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, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch and Moran.
NOES - 0.
Morris Nathanson, 134 Ivy Street, Providence, RI 02906, term expires the first Monday in June, 2011.
THE COUNCIL REAPPOINTMENT TO THE RIVERFRONT COMMISSION IS APPROVED PENDING CONFIRMATION BY THE MAYOR, ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch and Moran.
NOES - 0.
RIVERFRONT COMMISSION
THE COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE TO THE RIVERFRONT COMMISSION, TERM TO EXPIRE THE FIRST MONDAY IN JUNE 2009, IS TAKEN UP:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CARR.
Upon motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded Councilors Kinch and Barry, the name of Councilor Grebien is placed in nomination to serve as Council Representative on the Riverfront Commission.
Upon motion made by Councilor Carr, seconded Councilors Kinch and Barry, the nominations for Council Representative on the Riverfront Commission are closed.
COUNCILOR GREBIEN IS ELECTED COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE ON THE RIVERFRONT COMMISSION, TERM EXPIRES THE FIRST MONDAY IN JUNE, 2009, on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch and Moran.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
With majority consent of the council, the following motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Chadwick, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Robert Rocchio, PE, Traffic Engineering Department, Rhode Island Department of Transportation, requesting that signs stating “Compression Brakes Prohibited Except in Emergencies” be posted on the streets in the downtown area, which are being used as the detour route for the Pawtucket Bridge on Route 95. On Division Street, the signs should be placed on the downtown section of the street only; not on the residential portion of the street.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Grebien introduces the following communications:
Communication from Michael E. Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor, to Councilor Donald R. Grebien, Councilor at Large (Compression (JAKE) Braking)
Communication from Major Arthur J. Martins to Michelle Hardy, Deputy City Clerk (Compression Brake Signs)
Upon motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following communications are READ AND ORDERED FILED.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Grebien introduces the following communication:
Communication from Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., City Solicitor, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk (School Deficit Plan)
Upon motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following communication 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 Moran, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., City Solicitor requesting further clarification on whether or not the city council violated any state or local laws by approving the school deficit plan on May 7, 2008.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch and Moran.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Chadwick, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Al Moscola, General Manager, Rhode Island Public Transit Authority regarding busses that are traveling down small residential streets as cut throughs, such as Thurbers Avenue, to get to Main Street. The Council is asking for notification when there is a new bus route or change in a bus route, so that the Council will be better able to respond to their constituents.
Also, a motion was made on behalf of President Pro-Tempore Hodge, requesting that a representative from RIPTA attend a meeting of the Council to answer any questions that the Council may have.
THE COUNCIL TAKES UP THE FOLLOWING:
Communication from Mayor James E. Doyle to the Honorable City Council (Possible Sponsorship for the New Animal Shelter)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Barry, and upon recommendation of the finance and animal control committees, the council supports the request to seek private funding for the new animal shelter; however, no naming rights should be offered in return for any private funding support, on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch and Moran.
NOES - 0.
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 Pro-Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Kinch and Moran.
NOES - 0.
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)
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES ARE LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE BUDGETS IS SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2008, AT 6:00 P.M.:
ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCE FY 2008-2009
CAPITAL BUDGET ORDINANCE FY 2008-2009
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FY2009-2013
COUNCILORS GREBIEN AND KINCH LEAVE THE CHAMBERS.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR 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, requesting that he investigate “no through trucking” on Power Road and inform the Council on what would be necessary to enforce this.
THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE – First Class
Debra A. Ricci d/b/a Leprechaun Lounge, (transfer from Leprechaun Lounge Inc) 602 Smithfield Avenue, LIC#4916
COUNCILOR KINCH RETURNS TO THE CHAMBERS AT 7:33 P.M.
*THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE (CLASS A & B) (Selling used automobiles and parts) – Renewal
*Cisco’s Performance Center Inc., d/b/a Cisco’s Performance Auto Sales, 264 Weeden St. LIC#2407 #2408
1. Close by 6:00 PM.
2. No body work or painting.
3. Property must be kept clean.
4. Noise must be kept down.
County Motors Inc., 1588 Newport Ave. LIC#2044 #2045
AUTO REPAIR SHOP & SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES (CLASS B) Parts Only – Renewals
Central Auto Radiator Inc., 188 Pine St LIC#2034 #2035
*DoCouto, Lourenco d/b/a Larry's Auto Repair, 519 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#2330 #2331
1. No painting or auto body work.
2. No parking on Glenwood Avenue.
3. All work shall be done in building.
4. No storage of junk cars or parts outside.
* Lopes, Pedro C. d/b/a Pedro’s Auto Repair, 145 Benefit St. LIC#2449 #2450
1. No painting allowed.
2. No body work allowed.
3. Dumpster to be enclosed.
AUTO REPAIR SHOP ONLY – Renewal
Audette, Richard L. d/b/a A & S Wheel and Brake, 514 Broadway LIC#2019
SECOND HAND SHOP (Class C – Used Miscellaneous Merchandise) - Renewals
Fortune, Marie d/b/a Fortune Fashions, 130 Broad St. LIC#2626
1. No selling or displaying items on the sidewalk.
Thurber, Alvin d/b/a S & A Motors & Equipment Co., 78 Bacon St. LIC#2542
**Tuxedo’s By Merian Inc., 214 Broadway, LIC#2596
ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition of Colombian American Cultural Society Inc., for a license to conduct a Festival in Slater Mill (Parking Lot), 67 Roosevelt Avenue on Sunday, July 20, 2008 from 12:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., LIC#4940
Petition of Ministerio International Bethel to conduct a Preaching & Gospel (live music) service at C-Town Supermarket Parking Lot, 300 Barton Street, on Friday June 20, 2008 and every Saturday from May thru September 2008, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Petition of Pace LLC d/b/a Kafe Lila, to conduct 1 year anniversary of celebration, (live music) at 250 Main Street, on Saturday, June 14, 2008 from 9:00 am to 10:00 p.m. LIC#4938
Petition of Pawtucket Red Sox Baseball Club Inc., for a license to conduct an Dropkick Murphys Concert, at McCoy Stadium, Columbus Avenue, on Saturday, July 12, 2008, from 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm LIC#4941
Petition of Rhode Island Antiques Mall, to conduct an outdoor antique show, at 345 Fountain Street, on Sunday June 8, 2008, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm., LIC#4929
PEDDLER – Renewal
Palagi’s 2000, Inc. d/b/a Palagi’s Ice Cream, 55 Bacon Street, LIC #491
| DRIVERS: | Juan Carlos Jaramillo, 46 Wilson Ave., Johnston, RI |
| | Cecilio Hernriquez, 111 Randall Street, Pawtucket, RI |
| TO PEDDLE: | Ice Cream |
| LOCATION: | All of Pawtucket |
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Lee Adler by Arbella Insurance - $259.35
Mario Berto by Geico Insurance - $4,666.44
Laura Lynch - $425.00
Barbara Petti - $67.63
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Chadwick, the meeting is adjourned at 7:33 p.m.