City Council, October 20, 2010
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at 7:05 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilor Chadwick.
President Kinch presides.
The reading of the records of October 6, 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:
| | A. Communication from Rosemary Booth Gallogly, Acting Director, Department of Revenue, to the Honorable Mayor James E. Doyle (Deficit Operations) |
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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. An Ordinance Amending Section 388 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, 1996, Entitled “Vehicles and Traffic” (Hospital Zone and Parking) IS LAID ON THE TABLE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND A PUBLIC HEARING IS SET FOR NOVEMBER 10, 2010 |
Petition for Auto Repair and Second Hand Shop Licenses (Class A & B – Selling Used Automobiles & Parts) by Consumers Auto Sales Inc., d/b/a Consumers Auto Sales & Service (transfer from Thomas Palangio & Nicholas D’Amico d/b/a Consumers Auto Sales & Service) 610 Weeden Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 47, Lot 790, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobiles and parts, LIC#5933 #5932 which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is the applicant, Nicholas D’Amico, 85 Standish Avenue, North Providence, RI
Mr. D’Amico states that this is a change of name of the business. He is dissolving D & P.
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 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 Consumers Auto Sales Inc., d/b/a Consumers Auto Sales & Service (transfer from Thomas Palangio & Nicholas D’Amico d/b/a Consumers Auto Sales & Service) 610 Weeden Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 47, Lot 790, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobiles and parts, LIC#5933 #5932
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 Juvenile Hearing Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
JUVENILE HEARING 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, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
David L. Graham, 194 Pinecrest Drive, Pawtucket, RI 02861, term expires first Monday in December, 2013
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following communication:
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded Councilor Hodge, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Communication from Mayor James E. Doyle to Ms. Rosemary Booth Gallogly, Acting Director, Department of Revenue (Response – to Rosemary Booth Gallogly City Deficit Letter)
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilors Barry, Hodge and Moran, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Cheryl DiGiuseppe, Tax Collector, regarding phone calls Councilor Vitali received from constituents with disabilities. The Council would like to know if some type of accommodation could be made to allow the elderly and people with disabilities to pay their taxes without have to stand in line for long periods of time.
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 John E. Carney, Director of Public Works, requesting that he attend a pre-council session on November 10, 2010, to discuss the schedule for detours during the construction of the Rte. 95 Pawtucket River Bridge.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS TAKEN UP:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH S&R CORPORATION TO USE THE CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF DIVISION STREET AND WATER STREET FOR CONSTRUCTION STAGING AND STORAGE DURING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE RTE. 95 PAWTUCKET RIVER BRIDGE (Bridge 550)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR TETREAULT.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Tetreault introduces the following amendment:
In the fourth “WHEREAS,” the word “rent” shall be changed to “utilize.”
In the paragraph beginning “NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,” the term “AN AGREEMENT” shall be changed to “A LICENSE AGREEMENT.”
Upon motion made by councilor Tetreault, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following amendment to the resolution entitled, “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH S&R CORPORATION TO USE THE CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF DIVISION STREET AND WATER STREET FOR CONSTRUCTION STAGING AND STORAGE DURING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE RTE. 95 PAWTUCKET RIVER BRIDGE (Bridge 550)” is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
In the fourth “WHEREAS,” the word “rent” shall be changed to “utilize.”
In the paragraph beginning “NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,” the term “AN AGREEMENT” shall be changed to “A LICENSE AGREEMENT.”
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following amendment:
All references to “S&R Corporation” shall be changed to “SR / Pihl, A Joint Venture.”
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following amendment to the resolution entitled “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH S&R CORPORATION TO USE THE CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF DIVISION STREET AND WATER STREET FOR CONSTRUCTION STAGING AND STORAGE DURING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE RTE. 95 PAWTUCKET RIVER BRIDGE (Bridge 550)” is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
All references to “S&R Corporation” shall be changed to “SR / Pihl, A Joint Venture.”
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following amendment:
In the fourth “WHEREAS,” the term “hotel site” shall be changed to “parcel.”
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following amendment to the resolution entitled “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH S&R CORPORATION TO USE THE CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF DIVISION STREET AND WATER STREET FOR CONSTRUCTION STAGING AND STORAGE DURING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE RTE. 95 PAWTUCKET RIVER BRIDGE (Bridge 550)” is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
In the fourth “WHEREAS,” the term “hotel site” shall be changed to “parcel.”
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS APPROVED, AS AMENDED, ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE SECOND TIME AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
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 “PERSONNEL POLICIES” (Police and Fire Chiefs)
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO THE ABOVE ORDINANCE IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Amend as follows:
The Chief of Police and the Fire Chief Chief of Police, George L. Kelley, III, and Fire Chief, William J. Sisson, shall receive the same pay and benefits upon retirement as those provided to retiring employees of the Police and Fire Divisions as set forth in the collective bargaining agreements between the City and the certified collective bargaining agents of the City’s firefighters and police officers.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Kinch, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 63, ARTICLE V OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, ENTITLED “PERSONNEL POLICIES” (Police and Fire Chiefs), AS AMENDED
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE, WHICH WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2010, IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES –Councilors Barry, Hodge, Moran, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – President Kinch.
ABSTAINS – Councilor Barros.
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 341 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “SIGNS” (Political Signs)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following petition for license is REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA and LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:
VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class - New
Habanos Lounge Inc., d/b/a Habanos Cigar Lounge, 424 Benefit Street, LIC#5941
THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE – (Transfer 100% of stockholders)
Shaydan Inc., d/b/a Heritage Tap, (transfer 100% of stockholders), 264 Grand Avenue, LIC#5934
*THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition from International Interior Designers Association, for a Trade Show & Networking at Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main Street, on Thursday, November 4, 2010, from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. LIC#5936
Petition from Kim Clark - Rhody Craft 100, for a Craftopia Holiday Show, at Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main street, on Sunday, November 14, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. LIC#5943
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Barry introduces the following petition:
Petition of Rhode Island Pride to conduct a Spotlight Awards Ceremony at the Blackstone Valley Visitors Center, 175 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI, on Friday, October 22, 2010, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition of Rhode Island Pride to conduct a Spotlight Awards Ceremony at the Blackstone Valley Visitors Center, 175 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI, on Friday, October 22, 2010, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Barry introduces the following petition:
Petition of St. Edward’s Church to conduct a Holiday Bazaar at 396 Weeden Street, Pawtucket, RI, on Saturday, November 6, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, November 7, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition of St. Edward’s Church to conduct a Holiday Bazaar at 396 Weeden Street, Pawtucket, RI, on Saturday, November 6, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, November 7, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Joseph Marques by Selective Insurance - $8,883.66
Steven Neves - $160.00-$182.19
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following claim:
Claim of Ron Dalton, 110 Mt. Vernon Blvd., Pawtucket RI 02861 for $8,807.00-$15,250.00
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following claim is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS.
Claim of Ron Dalton, 110 Mt. Vernon Blvd., Pawtucket RI 02861 for $8,807.00-$15,250.00
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by the entire City Council, the meeting is adjourned at 7:40 p.m., in memory of Allen Champagne, retired Water Resource Manager for the Pawtucket Water Supply Board.