City Council, January 6, 2010
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at 7:16 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault and Vitali.
Absent – Councilor Wildenhain.
President Kinch presides.
The reading of the records of December 16, 2009 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:
| | B. Resolution from the Town of Portsmouth (Resolution in Opposition to House Bill 5931 and Senate Bill 606) |
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| | C. Resolution from the Town of Westerly (Resolution Requesting Relief from Unfunded Mandates for the Town of Westerly) |
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| | D. Communication from Jeffrey M. Willis, Deputy Director, Coastal Resources Management Council, to City and Town Clerks (Management Procedures) |
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| | E. Communication from Margaret-Mary Hovarth, Secretary, Charter Review Commission, to the Pawtucket City Council (Public Input Procedure) |
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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 Mayor James E. Doyle to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Appointment of Diane Legrand as Commissioner to the Pawtucket Housing Authority – Replacing Agnes Condon) |
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| | H. Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to the City of Pawtucket Finance Committee (Selection of Audit Proposal) |
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| | I. Communication from Frank J. Milos, Esq. Assistant City Solicitor, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk (Construction and Maintenance Agreement – Various Bridges – RIDOT) IS READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE |
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| ** | J. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 410 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket 1996, Entitled “Zoning” (Text and Official Maps) IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND A PUBLIC HEARING IS SET FOR FEBRUARY 10, 2010 |
**THE HEARING IS CHANGED FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE OF JANUARY 20, 2010, PER ORDER OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT HENRY S. KINCH, JR.
A.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Hodge, 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 forward to the City Council any police reports regarding activities at the new skateboard park.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
At the request of Councilor Hodge, the clerk is instructed to schedule an ordinance committee meeting prior to the next city council meeting to discuss the above letter from James Chellel, Chairman, Pawtucket School Committee, regarding the skateboard park and any responses to said letter.
Petition for Auto Repair and Second Hand Shop Licenses (Class B – Selling Used Parts) by Banchwerks LLC d/b/a Banchwerks, Tax Assessor’s Plat 47, Lot 796, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically: used parts, LIC#5235 #5451, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is Charles Perkowski, 395 Glenwood Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, applicant.
Mr. Perkowski states that his family owns Central Paper Company in Pawtucket, RI.
Also speaking in favor is Stephen Beauregard, 89 Douglas Pike, North Smithfield, RI.
Mr. Beauregard states that he owns the property to be used by the applicant and other properties in Pawtucket. He states that he runs a top notch operation and will not cut corners.
Speaking in opposition is Joseph Rosa, 38 Hazel Street, Pawtucket, RI.
Mr. Rosa states that there are a lot of kids and activities in the area.
He states that there was a large fire in that area about two years ago.
He believes that this type of business does not belong in a residential neighborhood.
Mr. Perkowski states that the hours of operation will be 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and he will not use city streets for test driving.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CHADWICK.
Upon motion made by Councilor Chadwick, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following license is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for Auto Repair and Second Hand Shop Licenses (Class B – Selling Used Parts) by Banchwerks LLC d/b/a Banchwerks, Tax Assessor’s Plat 47, Lot 796, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically: used parts, LIC#5235 #5451
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 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, Moran, Tetreault and Vitali.
NOES - 0.
BOARD OF APPEALS
John P. Asermely, 34 Hutchinson Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861, term expires the first Monday in January, 2015
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARROS.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Barros, seconded by Councilor Vitali, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The clerk is instructed to send a communication to Sarah Kite, Director of Recycling Services, RI Resource Recovery, requesting that she attend an upcoming meeting of the Pawtucket City Council to discuss recycling in Pawtucket.
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 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, Moran, Tetreault and Vitali.
NOES - 0.
BOARD OF APPEALS
Lisa A. Kelly-Pinsonneault, 14 Edendale Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861, term expires the first Monday in January, 2015.
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 Personnel Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PERSONNEL 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 and Vitali.
NOES - 0.
PERSONNEL BOARD
John W. Sienko, 99 Abram Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860, term expires the first Monday in January, 2015.
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 Public Library Trustees, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES
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 and Vitali.
NOES - 0.
PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Mary Ellen Siniak, 188 Rhode Island Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860, term expires the first Monday in January, 2013.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Vitali, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The clerk is instructed to send a communication to John E. Carney, Director of Public Works, requesting that he work with RIDOT to make sure that regular maintenance be done to repair potholes on Division Street and near the Rte. 95N on-ramp along the Pawtucket Bridge detour.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Barry, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The clerk is instructed to send a communication to Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, requesting to know if RIDOT has reimbursed the city for the repairs that were done to the roads when the Route 95 Bridge Detour route was repaired.
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 Public Library Trustees, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES
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 and Vitali.
NOES - 0.
PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Rev. Edward G. St. Goddard, 99 Clyde Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860, term expires the first Monday in January, 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 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 Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault and Vitali.
NOES - 0.
PURCHASING BOARD
Ann McCarthy, 15 Belgrade Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861, term expires the first Monday in January, 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 City Planning Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:
CITY PLANNING 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 and Vitali.
NOES - 0.
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Carl I. Freedman, 17 Lowden Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860, term expires the first Monday in January, 2015
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilor Moran, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to R. Kelly Sheridan, Esq., Roberts Carroll Feldstein and Peirce, Inc., requesting that he attend the next City Council meeting to provide an update on the Division Street hotel matter.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Moran, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, requesting that he attend a Pre-Council session to discuss the plan for the Division Street Hotel property, including the use of the property, the time frame of the project, etc.
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 Water Supply Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
WATER SUPPLY 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 and Vitali.
NOES - 0.
WATER SUPPLY BOARD
Pamela J. Braman, 169 Oakdale Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860, term expires the first Monday in January, 2014.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault and Vitali.
NOES - 0.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault and Vitali.
NOES - 0.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault and Vitali.
NOES – 0
*THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class – New
Luzitania Bakery Inc., d/b/a Luzitania Bakery, 312 Barton St. LIC#5466
VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class – transfer
Zheng, Feng d/b/a Golden Lilai Restaurant, (transfer from Lin, Wan Yun d/b/a Golden Li Lai) 904 Main St. LIC#5471
TATTOO – Renewal
Michael Fasulo d/b/a Sin Alley Tattoo, 431 Benefit St. LIC#4824
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Jeremy Almeida & Ludi Almeida by Albin S. Moser, Esq. – No Amount Specified
Shawn Ball - $91.99-$92.05
Kamil Doumato - $1,197.13-$1,706.89
Ann Hogan by MetLife Auto & Home - $3,212.75
Karen Julian - $1,231.95-$1,505.58 - Plus Rental
Claire & Sylvio LeClerc - $206.23
David Soscai - $78.94
Richard Williams - $1,281.18
Theresa Williams - $3,430.12-$4,235.10
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, Tetreault and Vitali.
NOES – Councilor Moran.
Donald Neil - $875.00
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 and Vitali.
NOES – 0
Rui Morgado - $774.34
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Barry, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael Lewis, Director, RIDOT, requesting an update regarding the structural integrity of the Route 95 Bridge in Pawtucket. The Council is asking that if the weight limit needs to be lowered that this be done sooner rather than later to avoid any incidents.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry seconded by the entire City Council, the meeting is adjourned at 8:07 p.m. in memory of Catherine Childs, a long-time member of the Pawtucket Democratic City Committee and a former purchasing board member.