October 6, 2010 - Regular City Council Session

City Council, October 6, 2010

A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, October 6, 2010, at 9:06 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 September 22, 2010, is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the *Consent Agenda is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.

*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:

061	A. 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, 2010 through August 31, 2010)

**611	B. Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to Henry S. Kinch, Jr., President, Pawtucket City Council (Uniform Overtime FY’11)

7	C. Communication from Natalie A. Vaillancourt, PWSB, to the Pawtucket City Council (Fall Hydrant Flushing Program)

624	D. Communication from Joseph Roque, Purchasing Agent, to the Pawtucket City Council (Emergency Purchase Authorizations – August 2010)

028	E. Proclamation from Leigh A. Botello, East Greenwich Town Clerk, to City and Town Clerks (Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month)

1	F. Communication from George L. Kelley, III, Chief of Police, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk (Response – Traffic Enforcement – Cobble Hill Rd./Weeden St./ Power Rd - 3-Way Stop)

**	G. Communication from Susan Mara, Senior Planner, Department of Planning and Redevelopment, to the Honorable City Council (Request by S&R Corporation to Lease Space at Division Street for Construction Staging/Storage – Rte. 95 – Bridge 550) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE

**	H. Communication from Susan Mara, Senior Planner, Department of Planning and Redevelopment, to the Honorable City Council (Request by Coastal Precast Systems, Inc. to use State Pier for Docking and Unloading – Rte. 95 – Bridge 550) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and TO BE REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE

**TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN.

Petition for Second Hand Shop License of Fastcash Pawn & Checkcashers, Inc., d/b/a Fastcash Pawn & Checkcashers, (transfer of location from 824 Newport Avenue to 846 Newport Avenue,) Tax Assessor’s Plat 18, Lot 847, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used general merchandise, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up.

There are no speakers.

The hearing is closed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.

Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Barros, the following license is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote:

Petition for Auto Repair and Second Hand Shop Licenses (Class A & B – Selling Used Automobiles & Parts) by United Car Rental Inc., d/b/a United Car Rental, (transfer from County Motors Inc.) 1588 Newport Avenue, Tax Assessor’s Plat 04, Lot 1112, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobiles and parts, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:

Speaking in favor is Robert Lallier.

Mr. Lallier states that there will be new ownership.

He states that repairs will be done on rental cars. There will be no changes to the building.

There will be five employees and he closes at 5:00 p.m.

There are no other speakers.

The hearing is closed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.

Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilors Hodge and Chadwick, the following license is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote:

Petition for Auto Repair and Second Hand Shop Licenses (Class B - Parts Only) by Triton Fleet Services, Inc., d/b/a Triton Fleet Services, 350 Walcott Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 25, Lots 282 & 284, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing selling second hand articles, specifically used auto parts, LIC#5916 #5917 which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:

Speaking in favor is James Briden, Esq., 150 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI and Adam Reis, 189 Woodhaven Road, Pawtucket, RI

Mr. Briden states that work will be done on the applicant’s ambulance fleet.

There are no other speakers.

The hearing is closed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.

Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Hodge and Moran, the following license is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote:

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, Vitali and Wildenhain.

NOES - 0.

588 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONVEYING CITY PROPERTY LOCATED ON NEW STREET TO THOMAS A. PALANGIO AND NICHOLAS D. D’AMICO

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS TAKEN UP:

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 63, ARTICLE V OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, ENTITLED “TERMINATION POLICY FOR CITY OFFICIALS” (Police and Fire Chiefs)

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.

Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Barros, the following Ordinance is LAID ON THE TABLE and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, on a majority voice vote.

Councilor President Kinch and Councilor Hodge vote no.

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 63, ARTICLE V OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, ENTITLED “TERMINATION POLICY FOR CITY OFFICIALS” (Police and Fire Chiefs)

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

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

NOES - 0.

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2458 OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED “FIELD USE MAINTENANCE FUND”

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

PAWN SHOP – (transfer of location)

Fastcash Pawn & Checkcashers, Inc., d/b/a Fastcash Pawn & Checkcashers, (transfer of location from 824 Newport Avenue to 846 Newport Avenue), LIC#5906

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

ENTERTAINMENT –

Petition from Dave Project: Dedicated Artists for the Vitality of Arts Education for a license to conduct a HoliDave! – Holiday beer & wine/fundraiser, at 1005 Main Street, on Saturday, November 27, 2010, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. LIC#5927

Petition from Rhode Island Council for the Humanities, for a reception/fundraiser at Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main Street, on Monday October 18, 2010, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. LIC#5926

Petition from Senate Candidate Donna Nesselbush, for a meet the candidates neighborhood party, Fowler Street tennis court and JJ Duffy Sports Complex Parking Lot, on Saturday October 16, 2010, from 12 Noon to 4:00 p.m. LIC#5923

*THE FOLLOWING BOND IS APPROVED, SURETY NAME IS ACCEPTED:

PAWNBROKER -

Fastcash Pawn & Checkcashers, Inc – Surety, Western Surety Company

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.

Darlene Ferland - $4,901.34

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.

Jason Furtado by Commerce Insurance – Total payment $1,143.56 ($631.41 approved 12/9/2009 and $512.56 approved 10/6/2010)

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:

Richard Costa - $7,927.93

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:

Kristen Marsh by Joseph Lamy – No Amount Specified

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:

Ronald Dalton by National Subrogation Services LLC - $1,750.00

Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by the entire City Council, the meeting is adjourned at 9:32 p.m., in memory of Ben Mondor, owner of the Pawtucket Red Sox.