February 11, 2009 - Regular City Council Session

 

City Council, February 11, 2009

 

A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. 

 

Present – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

Absent – 0.

 

President Kinch presides.

 

 

UPON UNANIMOUS CONSENT OF THE COUNCIL, THE ELECTIONS OF CITY OFFICERS ARE TAKEN UP:

 

 

SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES (2-YEAR TERM)

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

 

Upon motion by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilors Barry and Moran, the name of Barbara Butler is placed in nomination to serve as the Sealer of Weights and Measures.

 

BARBARA BUTLER IS ELECTED SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

 

CITY SERGEANT (2-YEAR TERM)

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

 

Upon motion by Councilor Hodge, seconded by the entire City Council, the name of Ronald Gauthier is placed in nomination to serve as the City Sergeant.

 

RONALD GAUTHIER IS ELECTED CITY SERGEANT on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

 

JUDGE OF PROBATE (2-YEAR TERM)

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

 

Upon motion by Councilor Hodge, seconded by the entire City Council, the name of Cristine McBurney is placed in nomination to serve as the Judge of Probate.

 

CRISTINE MCBURNEY IS ELECTED JUDGE OF PROBATE on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

 

MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE (3-YEAR TERM)

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

 

Upon motion by Councilor Hodge, seconded by the entire City Council, the name of John F. McBurney, III is placed in nomination to serve as the Municipal Court Judge.

 

JOHN F. MCBURNEY, III IS ELECTED JUDGE OF MUNICIPAL COURT on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

 

 

UPON UNANIMOUS CONSENT OF THE COUNCIL, THE ELECTION OF CITY SOLICITOR IS TAKEN UP:

 

Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as the City Solicitor of the City of Pawtucket, FOR CONFIRMATION:

 

CITY SOLICITOR

 

589   Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq. is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle for confirmation is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq.

 

 

THE COUNCIL RECESSES AT 7:10 P.M. TO CONVENE AS THE BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS.

 

THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 7:41 P.M.

 

COUNCIL PRESIDENT KINCH LEAVES THE CHAMBERS AT 7:42 P.M.

 

PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE HODGE PRESIDES.

 

 

The reading of the records of January 21, 2009 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:

 

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A.    Communication from Joseph Roque, Purchasing Agent, to the Pawtucket City Council (Emergency Purchase Authorizations)

 

 

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B.     Communication from David A. Coughlin, Chairman, Pawtucket School Committee to Henry S. Kinch, Jr., President, Pawtucket City Council (School Budget Deficit)

 

 

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C.     Communication from Henry S. Kinch, Jr., President, Pawtucket City Council, to David A. Coughlin, Esq. Chairman, Pawtucket School Committee (School Budget Deficit)

 

 

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D.    Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to Henry S. Kinch, Jr., President, Pawtucket City Council (Uniform Overtime FY09)

 

 

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E.     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, 2008 through December 31, 2008)

 

 

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F.      Communication from Mayor James E. Doyle to the Honorable Jack Reed, United States Senator (State Deficit)

 

 

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G.    Communication from Mayor James E. Doyle to the Honorable Sheldon Whitehouse, United States Senator (State Deficit)

 

 

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H.    Communication from Mayor James E. Doyle to the Honorable Patrick J. Kennedy, US House of Representatives (State Deficit)

 

 

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I.       Communication from Sheldon Whitehouse, United States Senator to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk (Regarding the Economic Stimulus Legislation)

 

 

028

J.       Communication from Mayor James E. Doyle to the Honorable Steven M. Costantino, Chairman, House Finance Committee (Requesting Support of Budget Articles 17, 20, 40, 42, 42, 44, 45, 46 and 47)

 

 

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K.    Communication from Mayor James E. Doyle to William Murphy, Speaker of the House (States Budget Deficit)

 

 

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L.     Communication from James E. Langlois to Mayor James E. Doyle (Resignation from the Parks Commission)

 

 

028

M.   Communication from Robert L. Gosselin to Mayor James E. Doyle (Resignation from Park Commission)

 

 

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

 

 

589

O.    Communication from Mayor James E. Doyle to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, (Confirmation for the reappointment of Arthur M. Plitt to the Pension Board)

 

 

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P.      Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Reappointment of Directors)

 

 

614

Q.    Communication from John E. Carney, Director of Public Works, to the Pawtucket City Council Members (Bulky Waste Pick-Ups by Sanitation Department)

 

 

634

R.     Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk to the Honorable Pawtucket City Council (Regarding Nik’s Pizza)

 

 

590

S.      Communication from Mayor James E. Doyle to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (An Act Relating to Education)

 

 

028

T.      Communication from Michael P. Lewis, Director, Department of Transportation, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk (Response – Eminent Domain for the Pawtucket River Bridge Replacement Project)

 

 

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U.    Communication from David L. Quinn, II, Tax Assessor, to the Honorable City Council (Tax Abatements – July, August and September, 2008)

 

 

 

V.    Resolution Authorizing the Abatement of Taxes on Motor Vehicles, Real Estate and Tangible Personal Property for July, August and September, 2008, in the Sum of $146,001.22 is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

 

 

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W.   Communication from David L. Quinn, II, Tax Assessor, to the Honorable City Council (Tax Abatements – October, November and December, 2008)

 

 

 

X.    Resolution Authorizing the Abatement of Taxes on Motor Vehicles, Real Estate and Tangible Personal Property for October, November and December, 2008, in the Sum of $213,621.71 is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

 

 

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Y.    Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to Henry S. Kinch, Jr., President, Pawtucket City Council (FY09 Equipment Lease Request)

 

 

 

Z.     Resolution Approving the Funding of the 2 Year Master Lease Purchase Program with Municipal Leasing Consultants is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

 

 

 

AA.       Resolution Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of an Equipment Lease/Purchase Agreement, and Related Instruments, Funding of the FY2009 Lease Purchase Equipment List Plus Related Expenses, and Determining Other Matters in Connection Therewith is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

 

 

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BB.        Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to Henry S. Kinch, Jr., President, Pawtucket City Council (Enter into a Contract for a Two Year Lease with Municipal Leasing Consultants)

 

 

 

CC.        Resolution Authorizing the Director of Finance to Enter into Contract for a Two Year Term Finance Lease with Municipal Leasing Consultants is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

 

 

 

DD.       Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to the Honorable City Council (Proposed Floodplain Ordinance Amendments) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE

 

 

609   Communication from Michael Yarbrough, Supervisor, Engineering Support, National Grid Electric Company, to Pawtucket City Council, petition requesting the setting of GRID pole on Newell Avenue is READ AND ORDERED FILED and APPROVED PENDING THE APPROVAL OF THE DIRECTOR OF ZONING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT

 

 

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 Parks Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:

 

PARKS COMMISSION

 

589   Christopher McDonald, 84 Greeley Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861, term expires the first Monday in August, 2011. (To fill the unexpired term of Robert Gosselin – resigned) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle for confirmation, is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – Councilor Pro Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Christopher McDonald, 84 Greeley Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861, term expires the first Monday in August, 2011.

 

 

 

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 Parks Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:

 

PARKS COMMISSION

 

589   Victor Ventura, 190 Toledo Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860, term expires the first Monday in August, 2010. (To fill the unexpired term of James E. Langlois – resigned) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle for confirmation, is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

Councilor Pro Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Victor Ventura, 190 Toledo Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860, term expires the first Monday in August, 2010.

 

 

THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS ARE ELECTED FOR 2-YEAR TERMS ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

WEIGHERS OF MERCHANDISE

 

Deborah Barta

Thomas Ross

Jeff Frigon

Adam Sinel

David Lawton

Charles R. Sinel

Kevin McHale

Samuel R. Sinel

Paul Reis

William A. Smith

 

 

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

 

Councilor Pro Tempore Hodge, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

032   RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CARE OF BURIAL LOT OF ANGEL APONTE

 

 

THE FOLLOWING LICENSE WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETINGS HELD JANUARY 7, 2009, and JANUARY 21, 2009, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

PEDDLER – Renewals


Fuentes, Ignacio F d/b/a Tacos Don Nacho, 223 Barton Street, Pawtucket, RI, LIC#4955

TO PEDDLE: Food

DRIVER: Fuentes, Ignacio F, 223 Barton Street, Pawtucket, RI

LOCATION: 234 Barton Street

 

           

THE FOLLOWING LICENSE WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETINGS HELD JANUARY 7, 2009, and JANUARY 21, 2009, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS DENIED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

 

Hussein, Allaa, 407 Pleasant Street, LIC#4896

 

DRIVER:

Hussein, Alaa, 407 Pleasant St., Pawtucket RI 02860

 

TO PEDDLE:

Shoes and Linen

 

LOCATION:

234 Barton Street, Pawtucket, RI

 

DRIVER:

Bellal, Abnalia, 407 Pleasant St., Pawtucket RI 02860

 

TO PEDDLE:

Shoes and Linen

 

LOCATION:

234 Barton Street, Pawtucket, RI

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CHADWICK.

 

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

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to John Haidemenos, Principal, Jacqueline M. Walsh School for the Performing and Visual Arts, congratulating him and all involved at the Walsh School for the outstanding academic achievements at the school, particularly on the results of the recent NECAP tests.

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following license is LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:

 

POOL TABLE - Renewal

 

Dancinbr Enterprises LLC d/b/a Ray’s Boulevard Tap, 572 Armistice Blvd. (1) Weekdays LIC#5064

 

 

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

 

ENTERTAINMENT –

 

Petition of Milk & Cookies Gallery, to conduct an art show with musical performance at 250 Main Street, on Thursday, February 12, 2009 from 7:00 pm to 1:00 a.m., LIC#5075

 

 

PEDDLER – Renewal

 

Costa Trading Co Inc., 228 Cranston Street, Providence, RI, LIC#4906

DRIVER:              Mustafa Lynch

TO PEDDLE:       Pictures, Toys, Etc…

LOCATION:        All of Pawtucket

 

Frank, William d/b/a Candi Plus, 53 Lafayette Street, Pawtucket, RI LIC#4910

DRIVERS:           William Frank, 53 Lafayette Street, Pawtucket, RI

TO PEDDLE:       Balloons & Novelties

LOCATION:        All of Pawtucket

 

 

POOL TABLE - Renewals

 

Benefit Street Pub Inc., 433 Benefit St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#3112

Corina’s Pub Inc., 584 Smithfield Ave. (2) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#3166

Elias Dernikos d/b/a City Line Pizza & Restaurant, 594 Pawtucket Ave. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#3119

Greek Island Inc. d/b/a George’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 109 Newport Ave. (2) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#3141

Lafayette Social Club Inc, 71 Benefit St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#3125

 

 

VICTUALLING HOUSE 1st Class – New

 

Five Star Pizzeria LLC d/b/a Five Star Pizzeria, 287 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#5081

 

 

WASTE HAULER – New

 

TLA Providence LLC, 1 Dexter Road, East Providence, RI, LIC#5073

 

 

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

 

Nick Africo – Pending Estimates

Guy Brochu - $1,000.00-$1,904.67

Stacey Fidalgo by Brosco & Brosco PC - $100,000.00

Ann Gomes by NLC Insurance Companies - $8,625.04

Allan Johnson - $108.20

Michael Larose - Pending Estimates

 

 

COUNCIL PRESIDENT KINCH RETURNS TO THE CHAMBERS AT 8:00 P.M.

 

 

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

 

AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Emily Lucini - $35.00

 

 

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

 

AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Middlesex Mutual Assurance Company - $964.33

 

 

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

 

AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Julia Alves - $552.83

 

 

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

 

AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Virgilio Candelario - $427.89

 

 

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

 

AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Aguinaldo Vieira - $1,786.75

 

 

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

 

AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Gary Cartwright - $300.00

 

 

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

 

AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Alyre Dionne - $79.00

 

 

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

 

AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Pauline Gloria - $157.99

 

 

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

 

AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Corey Howe - $213.91

 

 

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

 

AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Jonathan Imes - $213.07

 

 

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

 

AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Carlos Morales - $300.00

 

 

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

 

AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Laura Paolucci - $71.32

 

 

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

 

AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Stephen Sladen - $190.50

 

 

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

 

AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Lewis Watkins - $237.69

 

 

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

 

AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Sandra Panosian - $6,836.96

 

 

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:

 

Alvaro Gonzalez - $1,000.00-$1,500.00

Aileen Ramos - $78.00

Carolyn Palo - $491.24-$666.56

 

 

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:

 

Manuela Almeida by Gemma Law Associates, Inc. - $100,000.00

Nelson Avles by John Verdecchia, Esq. - $19,250.00

Hamilton Daresay by Wayne G. Resmini, Esq. - $300,000.00

Arthur Simao by John Verdecchia, Esq. - $18,500.00

 

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

Elizabeth Healey - $262.00

 

 

COUNCIL PRESIDENT KINCH PRESIDES AT 8:04 P.M.

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

 

With majority consent of the council, the following motion made by councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Chadwick, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to John E. Carney, Director of Public Works and Dr. Hans W. Dellith, Superintendent of Schools regarding the poor condition of American flags on city and school property.   Out of respect to those serving our country, if  flags are not worthy of being flown, then they shouldn’t be flown at all.

 

 

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the meeting is adjourned at 8:09 p.m., in memory of Eleanor Cute.

February 11, 2009 - Regular City Council Session
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