City Council, February 23, 2011
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, February 23, 2011, at 7:26 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present - President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
Absent – 0.
President Moran presides.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE FOLLOWING THREE MATTERS:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2703 AND 2795, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND. UPDATE TO THE 2005 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (UPDATE TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN) (Chapter 1 - Land Use; Chapter 2 - Housing; Chapter 3 - Economic Development; Chapter 4 - Natural and Cultural Resources; Chapter 5 - Open Space and Recreation; Chapter 6 - Community Services and Facilities; Chapter 7 - Transportation; Executive Summary and Introduction and Appendix)
RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE 2011 UPDATES OF THE STRATEGY FOR REDUCING RISKS FROM NATURAL HAZARDS IN PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND: A MULTI-HAZARD MITIGATION STRATEGY
POSSIBILITY OF DOG PARK AT SLATER PARK LAWN BOWLING SITE.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 8:05 P.M.
The reading of the records of February 9, 2011 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 His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Confirmation of John J. Barry, III, Kathie Wheaton, Miriam Plitt and Albert J. Vitali, Jr. to the Riverfront Commission and of Arthur M. Plitt to the Pension Board) |
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| | B. Communication from William J. Sisson, Fire Chief to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk (Appointment of Lt. Michael Thurber as the Fire Union Representative to the Pension Board) |
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| ** | C. Communication from His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Appointment and Reappointments of Directors) |
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| | D. Communication from Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., City Solicitor, to the Honorable Mayor Donald R. Grebien. (Resignation effective March 2, 2011) |
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| | E. Communication from the Honorable Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to Deborah A. Cylke, Superintendent of Schools and the Pawtucket School Committee (Education Transition Team Recommendations) |
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| ** | G. Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to the Honorable City Council. (FY10 Audit Report) |
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| ** | I. Communication from Gina M. Raimondo, General Treasurer, to the Honorable Councilor Mark J. Wildenhain. (Federal Low Interest Loans for Needy Communities) |
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| | J. Communication from Dr. Harvey Waxman, R.I.G.H.T., to the Pawtucket City Council Members. (R.I.G.H.T.’s Plan to make RI’s property tax system the fairest and best in America) |
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| | K. Communication from Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket (Various Forms and Statements) |
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| | L. Communication from Rhode Island Department of Transportation to the Pawtucket City Council (Pawtucket Bridge #550 Updates for February 6-12 and 13-19, 2011) |
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| | M. 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 January 31, 2011) |
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| | N. Communication from Mayor Donald R. Grebien to the Pawtucket City Council (Economic Development Legislation Package) |
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| | O. Communication from Mayor Donald R. Grebien to Raymond J. Marshall, P.E. Executive Director, Narragansett Bay Commission (Reappointment of Robert Andrade to Represent the City of Pawtucket on the Narragansett Bay Commission’s Board of Commissioners) |
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| ** | P. Communication from David P. Moran, President, Pawtucket City Council to Mayor Donald R. Grebien (Pension Reforms - Warwick) |
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| | Q. Communication from His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien to the Honorable City Council. (Police & Fire Pension – New Employees) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. |
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| ** | R. Communication from David P. Moran, President, Pawtucket City Council to Mayor Donald R. Grebien (Compassion Center in Pawtucket) |
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| | S. Communication from Mary Ellen Murano, Executive Assistant, South Kingstown School Department to the City and Town Clerks (Resolution Opposing Mandatory Binding Arbitration on Monetary Matters) |
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| | T. Communication from Mayor Donald R. Grebien to the Pawtucket City Council (Response – Labor Experience of Assistant City Solicitor Position) |
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| | U. Communication from John T. Gannon, Director of Administration, to Joseph Roque, Purchasing Department. (RFP to Outsource Duties of Personnel Department – Benefits & Payroll) |
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| | V. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 63 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, 1996, Entitled “Personnel Polices.” (Accrued Vacation Time) is LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | W. Communication from Lisa Primiano, Deputy Chief, RI Department of Environmental Management, to Barney S. Heath, Acting Director, Planning & Redevelopment. (Approval of the transfer of the 8.19 acre portion of the Seekonk River Reservation property located on School Street to the Pawtucket Boys and Girls Club is READ AND ORDERED FILED and A PUBLIC HEARING IS SET FOR MARCH 9, 2011 |
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| ** | TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN. |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR O’NEILL.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor O’Neill, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to William Sisson, Fire Chief, requesting a reduction plan for overtime in the Fire Department, which is expected to be $360,000 over budget by the end of this fiscal year.
UPON UNANIMOUS CONSENT OF THE COUNCIL, THE COUNCIL TAKES UP THE FOLLOWING AT THIS TIME:
RESOLUTION RENEWING THE LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND THE SLATER PARK LAWN BOWLS CLUB, INC. (SLATER PARK)
THE MOTION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION, WHICH WAS SUBMITTED BY THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE WITHOUT A RECOMMENDATION, IS PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran; Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
UPON UNANIMOUS CONSENT OF THE COUNCIL, THE COUNCIL TAKES UP THE FOLLOWING AT THIS TIME:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE FENCED IN AREA IN SLATER PARK THAT CURRENTLY HOUSES THE LAWN BOWLING GREEN AS A DOG PARK.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Wildenhain introduces the following amendment:
The paragraph beginning “NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,” shall read as follows:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL HEREBY AUTHORIZES THE USE OF THE FENCED IN AREA IN SLATER PARK THAT CURRENTLY HOUSES THE LAWN BOWLING GREEN AS A DOG PARK, FOR A TRIAL PERIOD OF ONE YEAR.
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Vitali, the following amendment is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – President Moran.
The paragraph beginning “NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,” shall read as follows:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL HEREBY AUTHORIZES THE USE OF THE FENCED IN AREA IN SLATER PARK THAT CURRENTLY HOUSES THE LAWN BOWLING GREEN AS A DOG PARK, FOR A TRIAL PERIOD OF ONE YEAR.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION, WHICH WAS SUBMITTED BY THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE WITHOUT A RECOMMENDATION, IS READ AND PASSED AS AMENDED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – President Moran.
THE FOLLOWING INFORMAL HEARING WHICH WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 9, 2011, IS TAKEN UP:
INFORMAL HEARING –
VICTUALLING HOUSE - First Class
Archie’s Pizza Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Archie’s Pizza Restaurant, 1479 Newport Ave. LIC#3379
Present on behalf of the license holder is Attorney David DiPalma, CPA, 138 Warren Avenue, East Providence, RI.
Councilor Moran states that the owner opened his establishment when he was told not to.
Mr. DiPalma states that he paid all of the license holder’s state taxes in November, but the business was not able to get a certificate of Good Standing for the Corporation for 8-10 weeks.
He states that closing the restaurant would be death.
He states that the owner has had many problems this past year.
The next speaker is Vincent Medeiros, license holder, 2 Wagon Lane, Attleboro, MA.
Mr. Medeiros states that he has been in and out of the hospital for the past two years. He has diabetes and other diabetes related problems.
He doesn’t want to be in this business anymore and only has 1/3 of the business that he used to because of the bridge that has been closed for the past seven years. He wants to sell the business. He is concerned about the workers losing their jobs.
The next speaker is Melissa Leca, Zoning Department.
Ms. Leca states that on 10/1/2010 she conducted an inspection and everything was fine. On 12/9/2010 she went to the establishment and found that the owner was not there. She told an employee to call the City Clerk. On 12/15/2010 she returned to the establishment and found the owner in the back, but he did not come out. An employee said he got a 60-day extension from the city. On 1/10/2010 she returned to the establishment and found a sign that said it was temporarily closed.
There are no other speakers.
The informal hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Upon unanimous consent of the Council, the Council once again takes up item 2F on the docket.
F. Communication from His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable City Council. (Requesting That Any Meeting on Potential Privatization of Fire Dispatch and Rescue Services be done in a Public Forum) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor O’Neill, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., Assistant City Solicitor, asking who can request that a meeting go into executive session and if such a request is valid, does the Council have to approve it.
Council President Moran appoints the following Ad-Hoc Redistricting Committee:
Councilor Barry, Chair; Councilor Hodge and Council President Moran.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CHADWICK.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Chadwick introduces the following communication:
Communication from Margaret M. Lynch-Gadaleta, Esq., to the Honorable Pawtucket City Council. (Supporting the Appointment of Frank J. Milos, Jr. as City Solicitor)
Upon motion made by Councilor Chadwick, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following appointment as the City Solicitor of the City of Pawtucket, FOR CONFIRMATION:
CITY SOLICITOR
The following nomination submitted by His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, for confirmation is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
CITY SOLICITOR
Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq.
(To take effect March 2, 2011)
COUNCILOR BARROS LEAVES THE CHAMBERS AT 9:07 P.M.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Barry introduces the following:
Deficit Worksheet in progress as of February 23, 2011 prepared by Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance.
Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to the Pawtucket City Council. (Tax Anticipation Notes)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES ($12 Million)
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following are READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE on a unanimous voice vote:
Deficit Worksheet in progress as of February 23, 2011 prepared by Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance.
Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to the Pawtucket City Council. (Tax Anticipation Notes)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES ($12 Million)
AYES – President Moran; Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
COUNCILOR BARRY LEAVES THE CHAMBERS AT 9:12 P.M.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following appointment as a member of the City Planning Commission of the City of Pawtucket, FOR CONFIRMATION:
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
The following nomination submitted by His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, for confirmation is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Antonio J. Pires, 29 Arland Drive, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term Expires the first Monday in January 2016.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR O’NEILL.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor O’Neill, seconded by Councilor Vitali, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to the neighbors in the vicinity of the new location for Blackstone Liquors at 275 Newport Avenue to notify them that the license transfer has been approved by the Department of Business Regulations and provide them a copy of the stipulations placed on the license.
COUNCILOR BARRY RETURNS TO THE CHAMBERS AT 9:16 P.M.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following appointment as a member of the Juvenile Hearing Board of the City of Pawtucket, FOR CONFIRMATION:
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
Robert Roy, 33 Langdon Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires the first Monday in December 2013, is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
The following nomination submitted by His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, for confirmation is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
COUNCILOR CHADWICK LEAVES THE CHAMBERS AT 9:18 P.M.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following appointment as a member of the Juvenile Hearing Board of the City of Pawtucket, FOR CONFIRMATION:
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
Derek A. Botelho, 1022 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in December 2013, is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
The following nomination submitted by His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, for confirmation is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilor O’Neill, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Barney S. Heath, Acting Director, Planning & Redevelopment, asking that the design plan for Downtown be placed on the fast track and to let the Council know right away if it can help with any changes to ordinances to help implement the plan.
COUNCILOR TETREAULT LEAVES THE CHAMBERS AT 9:22 P.M.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Historic District Commission of the City of Pawtucket, FOR CONFIRMATION:
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Pamela Woodnick, 10 Blodgett Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in February 2014, is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
The following nomination submitted by His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, for confirmation is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Hodge, O’Neill, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR O’NEILL.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor O’Neill, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Paul King, Chief of Police, requesting that he attend a Pre-Council session on March 9, 2011, to discuss the recent crime surge and what his plans are to reduce crime.
COUNCILOR TETREAULT RETURNS TO THE CHAMBERS AT 9:25 P.M.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Historic District Commission of the City of Pawtucket, FOR CONFIRMATION:
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Carol A. Jackson, 8 Blodgett Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in February 2014, is READ AND ORDERED FILED
The following nomination submitted by His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, for confirmation is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Historic District Commission of the City of Pawtucket, FOR CONFIRMATION:
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Charles D. Blackman, 17 Leicester Way, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in February 2014, is READ AND ORDERED FILED
The following nomination submitted by His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, for confirmation is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
COUNCILOR VITALI LEAVES THE CHAMBERS AT 9:27 P.M.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Public Library Trustees of the City of Pawtucket, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Hector M. Munoz, 59 Lupine Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in January 2014, is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
The following nomination submitted by His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, for confirmation is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Public Library Trustees of the City of Pawtucket, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Francine L. Paradis, 80 Everett Street, Apt 4, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires the first Monday in January 2014, is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
The following nomination submitted by His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, for confirmation is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
COUNCILOR VITALI RETURNS TO THE CHAMBERS AT 9:30 P.M.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 9, 2011 AND IS AGAIN LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING LEGISLATION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO REQUIRE THAT ALL PEOPLE WHO SERVE ALCOHOL AT AN EVENT WITH A CLASS F LIQUOR LICENSE COMPLETE A COURSE OF ALCOHOL SERVER TRAINING PRIOR TO THE EVENT.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran; Councilors Barry, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
COUNCILOR BARROS RETURNS TO THE CHAMBERS AT 9:32 P.M.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran; Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran; Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2703 AND 2795, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND. UPDATE TO THE 2005 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (UPDATE TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN) (Chapter 1 - Land Use; Chapter 2 - Housing; Chapter 3 - Economic Development; Chapter 4 - Natural and Cultural Resources; Chapter 5 - Open Space and Recreation; Chapter 6 - Community Services and Facilities; Chapter 7 - Transportation; Executive Summary and Introduction and Appendix)
Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Pension Ordinance Amendments) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO THE ORDINANCE ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 59 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED ‘PENSIONS.’ (CONTRIBUTION TO THE POLICE AND FIRE PENSION FUND)” IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran; Councilors Barry, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – Councilor Barros.
Add the following to Section B(1):
2012 $10,154,000
Amend the following in Section B(2):
Beginning in fiscal year 2011, contributions to the Police and Fire Pension Plan shall increase by 5.00% yearly until the Pension Plan is 100% funded. Beginning in fiscal year 2012, IN SUBSEQUENT YEARS, contributions to the Police and Fire Pension Plan shall increase by the amount necessary to meet the Actuary Recommended Contribution (ARC). Changes to the contribution shall be made in the next prepared fiscal year budget following the receipt of the actuary’s report with the updated ARC requirement AND FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME, AS AMENDED, AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran; Councilors Barry, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – Councilor Barros.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 59 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “PENSIONS.” (CONTRIBUTION TO THE POLICE AND FIRE PENSION FUND), AS AMENDED.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE, RETURNED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL, IS TAKEN UP:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2820 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, FIXING THE SALARIES FOR CLASSIFIED NON-UNION EMPLOYEES.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
The motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Hodge, to have this ordinance LAID ON THE TABLE is DEFEATED on a tie vote, as follows:
AYES – Councilors Barry, Hodge, Tetreault, and Wildenhain.
NOES – Council President Moran; Councilors Barros, O’Neill, and Vitali.
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 Moran; Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2820 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, FIXING THE SALARIES FOR CLASSIFIED NON-UNION POSITIONS.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE, RETURNED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL, IS TAKEN UP:
AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS AND APPOINTED OFFICERS AND REPEALING CHAPTER 2821 IN ITS ENTIRETY.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
The motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Hodge, to have this ordinance LAID ON THE TABLE is DEFEATED on a tie vote, as follows:
AYES – Councilors Barry, Hodge, Tetreault, and Wildenhain.
NOES – Council President Moran; Councilors Barros, O’Neill, and Vitali.
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 Moran; Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS AND APPOINTED OFFICERS AND REPEALING CHAPTER 2821 IN ITS ENTIRETY.
THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT RETURNED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR THE ORDINANCE ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES OF UNCLASSIFIED NON-UNION POSITIONS” IS TAKEN UP:
Amend the following:
Customer Service Liaison to Director of Constituent Services & Communications
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
The motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Hodge, to have this amendment LAID ON THE TABLE is DEFEATED on a tie vote, as follows:
AYES – Councilors Barry, Hodge, Tetreault, and Wildenhain.
NOES – Council President Moran; Councilors Barros, O’Neill, and Vitali.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO THE ORDINANCE ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES OF UNCLASSIFIED NON-UNION POSITIONS” IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran; Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Amend the following:
Customer Service Liaison to Director of Constituent Services & Communications
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE, RETURNED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL, IS TAKEN UP:
AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES OF UNCLASSIFIED NON-UNION POSITIONS, AS AMENDED.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
The motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Hodge, to have this ordinance LAID ON THE TABLE is DEFEATED on a tie vote, as follows:
AYES – Councilors Barry, Hodge, Tetreault, and Wildenhain.
NOES – Council President Moran; Councilors Barros, O’Neill, and Vitali.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AS AMENDED AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES –Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, O’Neill and Vitali.
NOES - President Moran; Councilors Tetreault and Wildenhain.
AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES OF UNCLASSIFIED NON-UNION POSITIONS, AS AMENDED.
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition from Rhody Craft 100, for a Craftopia – art and craft show, at Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main Street, on Sunday, April 10, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. LIC#6560
POOL TABLE Renewal –
Buffalo Home Ltd., 532 Lonsdale Ave. (2) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#3129
Garrity Pub & Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Corinne’s Banquets, 67 Garrity St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#3171
VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class –
Sooper Dooper Pizza Corp. d/b/a Sooper Dooper Pizza, (transfer from John Chrisidis d/b/a Grand Slam Pizza) 11 Benefit Street, LIC#6603
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Kimberly Adams by Rob Levine & Associates – No Amount Specified
Roxanne Ashekoni - $291.92
Beverly Asselin - $225.00-$245.00
Crystal Bettencourt - $234.58-$257.05
Stephen Bobola - $172.99
Carolyn Davis - $256.84-$489.51
Melanie DiSano - $615.52-$1,305.05
Aura Duarte - $460.29-$858.61
Mauricio Escobar - $880.13-$1,273.92
Meegan Foster - $1,192.06-$2,045.19
Cyle Heaney - $2,235.00-$4,475.47
Lisa Johnson - $757.78-$1,005.80
Sarah Larson - $90.21
Daniel Lopes - $602.25-605.73
Katisa Lopes - $182.00-$193.35
Jay Maynard - $541.93-$536:10
Edwin Ozuna - $262.46-$300.00
John Palana - $270.74
Antonio Rocha - $404.76-$583.00
Kristel Spaziano - $881.77-$945.60
Eva Stoepker - $269.25
Abdoul Sylld - $60.00
Denise Thurber - $219.95
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by the Entire City Council, the meeting is adjourned at 10:28 p.m. in memory of former Police Sergeant Frederick Rogers