City Council, May 19, 2010
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at 8:23 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Kinch, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilor Barros.
President Kinch presides.
The reading of the records of May 5, 2010, 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:
| | A. Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to Henry S. Kinch, Jr., President, Pawtucket City Council (Uniform Overtime FY10) |
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| | B. Communication from Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket (Various Forms and Statements) |
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| | C. Resolution from Donna L. Giordano, MMC, Westerly Town Clerk, to City and Town Clerks (Support of the Return of the America’s Cup) |
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| | D. Resolution from Wendy Marshall, CMC, Middletown Town Clerk, to City and Town Clerks (Support of the Return of the America’s Cup) |
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| | E. Resolutions from Paul R. Lescault, Superintendent of Scituate Public Schools, to City and Town Clerks (Opposition to Binding Arbitration - Opposition to Contract Continuation) |
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| | F. Resolution from Kathleen Viera Beaudoin, Portsmouth Town Clerk, to City and Town Clerks (Elimination of Mandates and Support of Municipal Tools) |
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| | G. Resolutions from Melinda L. Thies, Superintendent of Bristol Warren Regional School District, to City and Town Clerks (Opposition to Binding Arbitration - Opposition to Contract Continuation) |
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| | H. Resolutions from Sherry D. McGahan, Clerk, North Smithfield School Committe, to City and Town Clerks (Opposition to Binding Arbitration - Opposition to Contract Continuation) |
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| | I. Resolution from Julie Coelho, CMC, Warren Town Clerk, to City and Towns Clerks (Support of May Mental Health Month) |
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| | J. Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to Various Marketing Consultants (Request for Proposals at 45 Division Street Property) |
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| | K. Communication from Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., City Solicitor, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk (Response – Toll Booth/Division Street Bridge) |
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| | L. Communication from Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., City Solicitor, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk (Response – Rerouting of Traffic) |
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| | M. Communication from Michael P. Lewis, Director, Department of Transportation, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk (Response – Amend Transportation 2030 – Pawtucket Train Station) |
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| | N. Communication from Michael Burns, Traffic Engineer, to the Pawtucket City Council (Response – Roosevelt Avenue “Street Signage”) |
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| | O. Communication from R. Kevin Horan, Esq., to the Pawtucket City Council, requesting to Lease Property on Division Street, AP 23, Lot 599 is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE |
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| | P. Communication from Daniel Stone, Esq., to the Pawtucket City Council requesting a Abandonment of Mason Street AP 44, Lot 521near the Dennis M. Lynch Arena is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE |
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| | Q. Communication from Herman deKoe, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of RI-Greater Providence, Inc., to Henry S. Kinch, Jr., President, Pawtucket City Council (Tax Relief for 41 Jefferson Avenue) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | R. Communication from Mayor James E. Doyle to the Pawtucket City Council submitting City Vehicle Justification Petitions for Members of the Fire Department is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vitali introduces the following license:
Upon motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition of Ayuti Men Nou Jodi to conduct a Fundraiser at 999 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI, on May 22, 2010, from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following license:
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Chadwick, the following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition of the Friends of Donald R. Grebien to conduct a Grand Opening at 189 Exchange Street, Pawtucket, RI, on May 25, 2010, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD APRIL 21, 2010, AND THE HEARING WAS RECESSED UNTIL MAY 19, 2010, AND IS AGAIN LAID ON THE TABLE; WITH THE HEARING RECESSED UNTIL JUNE 9, 2010.
Petition for Auto Repair Shop by MNM Towing & Recovery LLC d/b/a MNM Auto Sales and Recovery, 231 Japonica Street, Tax Assessors Plat 8 Lot 411, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles, LIC#5576.
CURRENT STIPULATIONS ON SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE:
1. No Dumpster pick-up before 7:00 am
2. Designate 2 spots in the parking lot for customer parking.
Petition for Auto Repair and Second Hand Shop Licenses (Class A & B – Selling Used Automobiles & Parts) by R & D Enterprises LLC d/b/a Corporate One Auto Sales, 350 Walcott Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 25, Lot 283, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically: used automobiles and parts, LIC#5667 #5668 which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is the James Briden, 150 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI, attorney for the applicant.
Mr. Briden states that he represents R & D Enterprises. The petition is for the old Monorock site, which is in an M-O zone. The application is for a permitted use in this zone.
He states that three owners will operate the site.
The next speaker is Mark Ditondo, 399 Poppasquash Road, Bristol, RI, owner.
Mr. Ditondo owned Corp One in 2007. He is moving the business from Cranston to Pawtucket. The hours of operation will be Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Councilor Barry states there were problems at the Cranston site.
Mr. Ditondo states that there have been problems with the police and zoning and also reports of neighbors complaining.
Councilor Barry doesn’t want those problems in Pawtucket.
Mr. Ditondo sold the Cranston business in December 2007 and will be taking the business back for lack of payment by the owners. He will open the business in Pawtucket with new partners. The Cranston owners will not be involved with the business.
They will have two bays, and work on 20-30 cars a month.
The next speaker is Dennis Sousa, 15 Murray Street, North Providence, RI, owner.
Mr. Sousa runs a Valero Gas Station in Pawtucket.
He has been working on transmissions and has been a mechanic for 15 years.
He states that all cars will be inspectable.
The next speaker is Adam Reis, 189 Woodhaven Road, Pawtucket, RI, owner.
Mr. Reis states that he runs several businesses with his family. He is the son of this business’ landlord.
He states that the business won’t be a junkyard. They are possibly looking at a towing business there in the future.
They are only towing their own vehicles; the business will be well lit with a high security fence, which will be closed at night.
There are no other speakers.
The hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following license is APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for Auto Repair and Second Hand Shop Licenses (Class A & B – Selling Used Automobiles & Parts) by R & D Enterprises LLC d/b/a Corporate One Auto Sales, 350 Walcott Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 25, Lot 283, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically: used automobiles and parts, LIC#5667 #5668
STIPULATIONS:
1. Lighting directed away from residential properties.
2. No “Happy Harry Car Sales” type banners on Walcott Street.
3. No towing without council approval.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Councilor Barry reports that the City Property Committee has recommended approval of a resolution authorizing G & D LLC to assign tenants rights for Joshua Café LLC for the parking lot on Broad and North Union Streets.
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 John Holmes, Animal Control Supervisor, requesting that he attend a pre-council session of the city council on June 9, 2010, to discuss concerns Councilor Barry and his constituents have regarding unleashed pit bulls in 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 Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Pamela Woodnick, 10 Blodgett Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860, term expires the first Monday in February 2011. (To fill the unexpired term of Nancy Callaghan)
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KINCH LEAVES THE CHAMBERS AT 8:57 P.M.
PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE HODGE PRESIDES.
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, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
RIVERFRONT COMMISSION
Jim Hoyt, Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket, One Moeller Place, Pawtucket, RI 02860, term expires the first Monday in June 2013.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, 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 patrol cars take note of the activities at the playground behind the Flora Curtis School, particularly loud noise and people hanging out at night. Councilor Moran is requesting this based on constituents complaints.
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, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
RIVERFRONT COMMISSION
Maia Small, 10 Exchange Court, Unit 406, Pawtucket, RI 02860, term expires the first Monday in June 2013.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KINCH RETURNS TO THE CHAMBERS AT 9:01 P.M.
PRESIDENT KINCH PRESIDES.
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 Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., City Solicitor, requesting that she provide the council with a draft ordinance prohibiting large truck traffic on the Division Street Bridge.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD MAY 5, 2010, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE – Transfer
J & L Management LLC d/b/a Grille 47, (transfer from The Call Sports Pub LLC d/b/a The Call Sports Pub) 47 Mendon Avenue, LIC#5635
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETINGS HELD APRIL 21, 2010 AND MAY 5, 2010, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES TO THE STIPULATIONS, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
REMOVAL FROM STIPULATIONS:
1. License approved on a 12 month conditional basis.
2. There shall be a three month review of the business operation with the neighbors.
3. d. No operation on Sundays or Holidays.
* Jimenez, Mario d/b/a Fonseca A/S, 263 Dexter St. LIC#2415 #2416
1. The hours of operation shall be as follows:
a. 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. for auto repair – Monday-Friday
b. 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. for auto sales-Monday-Friday
c. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. for auto sales-Saturdays – No auto repair
2. Owner shall provide, in writing, off-street parking arrangement with neighbor. Agreement shall be presented to the City Clerk within 30 days.
3. No parking on Dexter Street.
4. Towing allowed during business hours only 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. M-F. No Saturdays.
5. Rear of building shall be clear of all vehicles at all times.
6. No parking on Dexter Court.
7. No painting or auto body work allowed.
8. Outside premises to be kept clean and free of parts and debris.
9. No more than twelve (12) vehicles shall be allowed to park in front of property.
10. The owner of business shall monitor customer parking.
11. No road testing on Dexter Court.
12. No repair allowed outside.
13. No motorcycle repairs allowed at any time.
14. Keep rear doors closed at all times.
*THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition of International Charter School, for a license to conduct a school festival, at 334 Pleasant Street, and closing portion of Tower Street, on Saturday June 12, 2010, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm LIC#5675
Petition of Mixed Magic Theatre, for a license to conduct a gospel concert, at Veterans Amphitheatre, from August 5, 2010 until August 15, 2010, from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm and September 3 and 4, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm LIC#5687
Petition of St. Edward’s Church for a license to conduct a Fundraiser at 396 Weeden Street, on Saturday, May 22, 2010, from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. LIC#5671
Petition of Pentecostal Church for a license to conduct an event with preaching and live music, in the parking lot at 300 Barton Street, C-Town Supermarket, from June 21, 2010 to July 2, 2010 –Sunday thru Thursday from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, and Friday and Saturday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, LIC#5703
INTELLIGENCE OFFICE - Renewal
Additional Personnel Inc., d/b/a Add Temps, 17 Dexter St. LIC#3296
American Partners Inc., d/b/a American Partners, 1005 Main St. LIC#4876
Labor Ready Northeast Inc., d/b/a Labor Ready, 200 Main St. LIC#3293
PAWN BROKER – Renewal
Fastcash Pawn & Checkcashers Incorporated, 824 Newport Ave. LIC#2647
PEDDLER -
Palagi’s 2000, Inc. d/b/a Palagi’s Ice Cream, 55 Bacon St., LIC#4918
DRIVER: Alberto Castrillon, 19 Burke Street, Pawtucket, RI
TO PEDDLE: Ice Cream
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
PINBALL & AMUSEMENT DEVICES – All Renewals
Benefit Street Pub Inc., 433 Benefit St. (1) LIC#4964
Carousel Sports Lounge Inc. 507 Armistice Blvd. (1) LIC#4968
Celtic Pub Inc. d/b/a Celtic Pub, 755 Broadway & 5 Columbine Ave. (2) LIC#4576
Clube Social Portugues Inc., 131 School St. (1) LIC#4577
Elias Dernikos d/b/a City Line Pizza & Restaurant, 594 Pawtucket Ave. (1) LIC#4578
Duffin's Pub Inc., 215 Division St. (2) LIC#4579
Four Corners Building Association of Post No. 2339 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Incorporated, 178 Columbus Ave. (1) LIC#4613
Pawtucket Avenue Greek Social Club, 33 Pawtucket Ave. (1) LIC#5162
S & L Inc. d/b/a Cafe Ordway, 3 Ordway St. (1) LIC#4595
*George Thurber d/b/a George’s Games & Music, 101 Main St. (40) LIC#4617
1. Employees of George’s Games & Music shall patrol the area at closing and after all private parties to insure that the vicinity is cleared.
2. Curfew Ordinance shall be strictly adhered to – Children under 16 years of age must leave the premises no later than 9:30 p.m.
GAME ROOM - Renewal
*George Thurber d/b/a George’s Games & Music, 101 Main St. LIC#4623
1. Employees of George’s Games & Music shall patrol the area at closing and after all private parties to insure that the vicinity is cleared.
2. Curfew Ordinance shall be strictly adhered to – Children under 16 years of age must leave the premises no later than 9:30 p.m.
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES (CLASS A & B) (Selling used automobiles and parts) (Renewals)
*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.
Noise must be kept down.
*E-Z Auto Sales, Inc., d/b/a E-Z Auto Sales, 163 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#2224 #2225
1. No auto body work or painting.
*J.P. Collision, Auto, Cycle & Sales, Inc., d/b/a J.P. Collision, 616 Weeden St. LIC#2656 #2657
1. There shall be no parking on any of the sidewalks in the area, specifically on Weeden Street and Samuel Avenue.
AUTO REPAIR SHOP & SECOND HAND SHOP CLASS B (Parts Only) (Renewals)
ACE Armature Co, Inc., d/b/a ACE Armature, 683 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#2006 #2007
B T S Co Inc., d/b/a BTS Tire & Service Store, 580 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#2463 #2464
*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.
Guckin, Jeff d/b/a Mobicare, 350 Cottage St. LIC#2309 #2310
* 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.
*Sembel Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Goff Gas, 75 Goff Ave. LIC#2383 #2384
1. Fence or blockade to be put up on Dexter Street side of property on border with neighbor.
2. Remove phone near Dexter Street.
AUTO REPAIR SHOP ONLY (Renewals)
Audette, Richard L d/b/a A & S Wheel and Brake, 514 Broadway LIC#2019
* Jeha, John d/b/a Jeha's Citgo, 76 Newport Ave. LIC#2092
1. Maintain 6 ft. stockade fence.
2. Inform City Council prior to doing any towing.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following communication:
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Vitali, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Communication from Kenneth R. McGill, Registrar, Board of Canvassers, to the Pawtucket City Council (Follow up to 5/12/10 Charter Review Public Hearing)
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Susan Boyce by Berkley Administrators of Connecticut Inc., Insured Alternative Housing Group – No Amount Specified
Amy Breault-Zolt - $145.00-$175.00
Mary Giovetti – 286.52
Henry Rosenthal - $338.00
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the meeting is adjourned at 9:12 p.m.