City Council, March 10, 2010
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at 8:01 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 – 0.
President Kinch presides.
The reading of the records of February 16, 2010 and February 24, 2010, 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 Rich Davis, President, Fort Wayne Downtown Improvement District (former Executive Director, Pawtucket Foundation), to the Honorable John Barry, Chairman, Properties Committee (Support Letter to Rename the Exchange Street Bridge in Honor of Morris Nathanson) |
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| | B. Communication from Henry S. Kinch, Jr., President, Pawtucket City Council, to William Mulholland, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation (Marker Honoring PFC Kyle J. Coutu) |
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| | C. Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to Henry S. Kinch, Jr., President, Pawtucket City Council (Uniform Overtime FY10) |
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| | D. Resolution from Louis P. Cirillo, CMC, Bristol Town Clerk to the Honorable City Council (Resolution in Support of Rhode Island House Bill 7014 - Bridge Safety) |
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| | E. Communication from Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket (Various Forms and Statements) |
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| | F. Communication from Edward G. Soares, CD Program Manager to Pawtucket City Council (Public Hearing for CDBG Public Service/ESG Requests) |
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| | G. Communication from Edward G. Soares, CD Program Manager to Pawtucket City Council (Public Hearing for CDBG Activity/Home Requests) |
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| | I. Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to Henry S. Kinch, Jr., President, Pawtucket City Council (New Police and Firefighters Pension Plan Money Manager) |
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| | J. Resolution Approving the Engagement of Harding Loevner International Money Managers of Somerville, New Jersey as the New International Money Manager with Funds of $2 Million is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | K. Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to Pawtucket City Council (Tax Anticipation Notes) |
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| | L. Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Tax Anticipation Notes is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | M. Communication from David L. Quinn, II, Tax Assessor, to the Honorable City Council (Tax Abatements – July, August, September, October, November and December 2009) |
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| | N. Resolution Authorizing the Abatement of Taxes on Motor Vehicles, Real Estate and Tangible Personal Property for July, August, September, October, November and December 2009, in the Sum of $439,212.63 is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. |
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| | O. Communication from Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq. – City Solicitor, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk (Dogs at City Hall) |
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| | P. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 116 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, 1996, Entitled “Animals” (Places Where Dogs are Prohibited) is LAID ON THE TABLE and REFERRED TO THE ANIMAL CONTROL COMMITTEE |
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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 Kazem Farhoumand, PE, Chief Engineer, RI Department of Transportation. Councilor Hodge is again requesting information about what is being done to the Pawtucket cross road bridges. He is concerned about the structural integrity of these bridges, especially concerning the deteriorating concrete columns. The council is also asking for a timetable on the bridge repairs.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Barry introduces the following communication:
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to the Pawtucket City Council regarding the 1998 and 2002 General Obligation Bonds/Refinancing.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Barry introduces the following resolution:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following resolution is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING REQUEST IS APPROVED 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.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vitali introduces the following resolution:
Upon motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following resolution is READ AND APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault and Vitali.
NOES - 0.
RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE TOLMAN HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING TEAM FOR WINNING THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
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 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 prepare an ordinance to implement H-7352 – “AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES – RETAIL LICENSES,” requiring eligible employees to complete a certified alcohol server training program prior to employment within the City of Pawtucket. The ordinance will take effect upon passage of the legislation by the general assembly.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PROPERTY 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 RESOLUTION SUBMITTED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL IS TAKEN UP:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – SEWER DIVISION, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE FOLLOWING BRIDGES: PAWTUCKET RIVER BRIDGE NO. 550; GARDEN STREET BRIDGE NO. 547; PINE STREET BRIDGE NO. 548 AND THE GEORGE STREET BRIDGE NO. 549.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following resolution is LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – SEWER DIVISION, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE FOLLOWING BRIDGES: PAWTUCKET RIVER BRIDGE NO. 550; GARDEN STREET BRIDGE NO. 547; PINE STREET BRIDGE NO. 548 AND THE GEORGE STREET BRIDGE NO. 549.
*THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSES IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
POOL TABLE – Renewal
Blackstone at Hope LLC d/b/a Blackstone, 1005 Main St. (2) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#5089
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
George Blais - $1,442.66
Anna Brand - $740.00
Amicle Oriol (passenger Joanne Gibbs) by Allstate Insurance - $707.00
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.
Monie Greene - $104.00
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.
Clara Molina - $440.00
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.
Robert Bourgault - $211.94
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.
Tracy Braz - $504.39
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.
Derick Cardin - $3,550.00
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.
Cadance Corp - $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 and Vitali.
NOES - 0.
Kelly Lopez - $160.00
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.
Christelle Viola - $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 and Vitali.
NOES - 0.
William Jackson - $174.19
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Jose Pinto - $56.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT AND REFERRED TO THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Eric Zuwalick by Robert J. Levine, Esq. – No Amount Specified
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED – CLAIMANT TO CONTACT THE NATIONAL GRID ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Carla Vargas - $124.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS REFERRED THE PAWTUCKET SCHOOL DEPARTMENT AND THE RHODE ISLAND INTERLOCAL TRUST ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Sylvie Duverseau-Alexis as mother of Schneider Alexis by Brosco & Brosco - $100,000.00
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:
Claire & Sylvio LeClerc - $206.23
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With unanimous consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge states for the record that if he had been present at the Council meeting on February 24, 2010, he would have voted in favor of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION DEDICATING THE NEW ANIMAL SHELTER IN SLATER MEMORIAL PARK AS: “THE PAUL J. WILDENHAIN MEMORIAL ANIMAL SHELTER”
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilors Barry and Barros, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to sent a communication to Col. Brendan P. Doherty, Superintendent, RI State Police, requesting that he respond as soon as possible to a letter that was sent to Michael P. Lewis, Director, RI Department of Transportation, requesting a report on how much money has been collected in fines by the State Police for violations of the Rte. 95 Pawtucket Bridge Detour over the past two years.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge seconded by Councilor Barry, the meeting is adjourned at 8:34 p.m.