City Council, January 7, 2009
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, January 7, 2009, at 7:36 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.
The reading of the records of December 17, 2008 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 Mayor James E. Doyle to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (2009 City of Pawtucket Calendars) |
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| | B. Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to the President, Pawtucket City Council (July 1, 2007 Actuarial Valuation) |
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| | C. Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to the Honorable City Council (FY’08 (June 30, 2008) Audit Report) |
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| | D. Audit Report from Parmelee, Poirier & Associates, LLP, to the Honorable City Council (FY’08) Copy on file in City Clerk’s Office |
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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 November 30, 2008) |
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| | F. Communication from Mayor James E. Doyle to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Captain Christopher S. Cute Reappointed by the Firefighters Union as the Active Firefighter Representative on the Pension Board) |
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| | G. Communication from Mayor James E. Doyle to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Major Paul King Reappointed by the Police Union as the Active Police Representative on the Pension Board) |
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| | H. Resolution from the City of Warwick, to the Pawtucket City Council (Amendment to the Pilgrim High School Roof Resolution) |
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| | I. Communication from JoAnn McIntyre, Pawtucket Water Supply Board, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk (Response – Public Input Policy) |
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| | K. Communication from Joseph Scallin, Director of Physical Plant, Pawtucket School Department to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk (Response – Curtis Elementary School Playground) |
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| | L. Communication from Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., City Solicitor, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk (Response – Central Falls Use of Pawtucket Animal Shelter) |
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| ** | M. Communication from Michael P. Lewis, Director, Department of Transportation, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk (Response – Traffic Signal and Crosswalk – Smithfield Ave.) |
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| | N. Communication from the Honorable Jack Reed, United States Senator, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk (Response – Main Street Stimulus Resolution) |
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| | O. Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to the Pawtucket City Council (Tax Anticipation Notes) |
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| | P. Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Tax Anticipation Notes is LAID ON THE TABLE and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
**TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES 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 Michael Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor, requesting to know when the new language on “No Thru Trucking” signs will be put up throughout the city.
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 Historic District Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:
HISTORIC DISTRICT 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 Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Jason C. Bacon, P.E., 143 Parkside Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, 02861, term expires the first Monday in January, 2010.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CHADWICK.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Chadwick, seconded by Councilors Wildenhain and Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Representative William San Bento requesting that he contact the Twin Rivers Casino to see what can been done to ease the traffic on Power Road, Weeden Street and Cobble Hill Road. Councilor Chadwick is requesting a traffic light and a crosswalk at that intersection.
COUNCILOR MORAN LEAVES THE CHAMBERS AT 7:45 P.M.
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 Board of Appeals, FOR CONFIRMATION:
BOARD OF APPEALS
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, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
James Kareemo, 104 Power Road, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, term expires the first Monday in January, 2011.
COUNCILOR MORAN RETURNS TO THE CHAMBERS AT 7:48 P.M.
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
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.
Maggi Burns Rogers, 35 Spring Street, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, term expires the first Monday in August, 2009.
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 Pension Board representing retired Police Officers, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PENSION 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 Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Carl A. Benson, Jr. (Captain - Retired), term expires first Monday in January, 2011.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor James E. Doyle, Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment and John Kokut, Carpionato Properties, Inc. requesting that all parties participate in a meeting to answer questions about the Division Street Hotel project and to determine how to move the development forward.
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 Pension Board representing retired Firefighters, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PENSION 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 Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Kenneth E. Noiseux (Captain - Retired), term expires first Monday in January, 2011.
THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE Transfer - First Class
The Call Sports Pub LLC d/b/a The Call Sports Pub, (transfer from Alden Street Food Services LLC d/b/a Volcano Grille) 47 Mendon Ave. LIC#5056
THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE Transfer – 100% of stockholders - First Class
Nova Churrasqueira Restaurant J & M Ltd., d/b/a Nova Churrasqueira Restaurant, 434 Broadway, LIC#5060
PREVIOUS STIPULATIONS
1. There shall be one (1) parking space for every 4 patrons.
2. Dumpster shall be located in parking lot; shall be enclosed within fencing. Rubbish shall be removed at a reasonable time, not to be offensive to the neighbors.
3. Management shall be responsible for traffic control of patrons by posting parking policy inside establishment.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CHADWICK.
Upon motion made by Councilor Chadwick, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following licenses are LAID ON THE TABLE until the next Council meeting, on a unanimous voice vote:
| 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 |
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| 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 FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition of Manfredo’s Gym, 179 Conant Street, to conduct Jr. Olympic Boxing, on Saturday, January 24, 2009, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. LIC#5054
PEDDLER – Renewal
| Acosta, Luz M, 23 Quincy Street, Pawtucket, RI, LIC#5005 | |
| DRIVER: | Luz M. Acosta, 23 Quincy Street, Pawtucket, RI |
| TO PEDDLE: | Food (Hamburgers, hot dogs, etc) |
| LOCATION: | All of Pawtucket |
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| Benoit, Norman E. Jr., d/b/a Norm Catering, 15 Surrey Drive, Johnston, RI, LIC#4873 | |
| TO PEDDLE: | Food |
| DRIVER: | Benoit, Norman E., Jr., 15 Surrey Drive, Johnston, RI |
| LOCATION: | All Streets in Pawtucket |
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| Couto Celestino V., d/b/a Celestino Fish Truck, 274 California Avenue, Providence, RI, LIC#4874 | |
| TO PEDDLE: | Seafood |
| DRIVER: | Couto, Celestino V., 274 California Avenue, Providence, RI |
| LOCATION: | All Streets in Pawtucket |
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| Iannitti, Victor, 21 George Street, Pawtucket, RI, LIC#4880 | |
| TO PEDDLE: | Fruit & Produce |
| DRIVER: | Victor Iannitti, 21 George Street, Pawtucket, RI |
| LOCATION: | All Streets in Pawtucket |
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| Ribezzo, Frank d/b/a Frank’s Catering, 62 West River Parkway, North Providence, RI, LIC#4886 | |
| TO PEDDLE: | Food |
| DRIVER: | Frank Ribezzo, 62 West River Parkway, North Providence, RI |
| LOCATION: | All Streets in Pawtucket |
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| Ricci, William J. d/b/a Ricci’s Catering, 40 Nottingham Drive, Hope, RI, LIC#4883 | |
| DRIVER: | William J. Ricci, 40 Nottingham Drive, Hope, RI |
| TO PEDDLE: | Food |
| LOCATION: | All Streets in Pawtucket |
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| Soares, Joao C. 162 Ohio Avenue, Providence, RI, LIC#4884 | |
| DRIVER: | Joao C. Soares, 162 Ohio Avenue, Providence, RI |
| TO PEDDLE: | Fish & Seafood |
| LOCATION: | Weeden & Conant Streets |
TATTOO PARLOR - Renewal
Bledsoe, Kevin & Carey, d/b/a Hive Art Gallery Custom Tattoo, 1005 Main St. LIC#4852
Edge Tattoo Studio LLC d/b/a Imortal Images, 1518 Newport Ave. LIC#4911
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Julia Alves - $552.83-$677.39
Virgilio Candelario - $855.78-$967.61
Gary Cartwright - $446.76-$468.40
Pauline Gloria - $157.99
Alvaro Gonzalez - $1,000.00-$1,500.00
Carlos Morales - $545.00
Carolyn Palo - $491.24-$666.56
Stephen Sladen - $190.50-$261.97
Aguinaldo Vieira - $1,786.75-$1,967.79
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Moran, the meeting is adjourned at 8:10 p.m. in memory of Senator Claiborne Pell and Charles Thurley.