City Council, January 5, 2011
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, January 5, 2011, at 7:31 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 reading of the records of December 15, 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 Rhode Island Department of Transportation to the Pawtucket City Council (Pawtucket Bridge #550 Updates for December 12, 2010 to December 18, 2010, December 19, 2010 to December 25, 2010 and December 26, 2010 to January 1, 2011) |
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| | B. Communications from Mayor James E. Doyle to the Pawtucket City Council (The Following Will Not Be Reappointed to the Juvenile Hearing Board – Jean Philippe Barros, Jorge F. Ferreira, Joseph R. LaMountain and Jeffrey S. Lavalley) |
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| | C. 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 November 30, 2010) |
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| | D. Communication from Barney S. Heath, Acting Director, Department of Planning and Redevelopment to Councilor John Barry (Response - East Avenue Extension Proposal) |
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| | E. Communication from Mark Therrien, Assistant General Manager, Director of Planning, RIPTA to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk (Response – Pedestrian Access During the Pawtucket Bridge #550 Detours) |
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| | F. Communication from James T. Chellel, Jr., Chairperson, Pawtucket School Committee to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk (Response – Tabled Creation of a Recycling Committee Until After the New School Committee Has Been Sworn In) |
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| | G. Communication from Dr. Christopher Lord, Principal, Shea High School to Councilor Jean Philippe Barros (Request for Funds to Support Anti-Bullying Programs) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE/DARE COMMITTEE |
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| | H. Communication from Barney S. Heath, Acting Director, Department of Planning and Redevelopment to the Honorable City Council (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) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | I. Communication from Susan Mara, Senior Planner, Department of Planning and Redevelopment to the Pawtucket City Council (2011 Update to the Strategy for Reducing Risks from Natural Hazards in Pawtucket, RI: A Multi-Hazard Mitigation Strategy) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | J. Communication from Barney S. Heath, Acting Director, Department of Planning and Redevelopment to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk (Draft RFP for Lease Space at City Garage) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE |
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| | L. Communication from Mayor-elect Donald R. Grebien to All Board and Commission Members (Six-Month Suspension of All Compensation to Members of City Boards and Commissions) |
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| | M. An Ordinance Placing a Six-Month Moratorium on Compensation for Boards and Commissions in the City of Pawtucket is LAID ON THE TABLE and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR O’NEILL.
Upon motion made by Councilor O’Neill, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following ordinance is TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT on a unanimous voice vote.
K. An Ordinance Establishing a Compensation Policy for Members of the Pawtucket City Council and the Pawtucket School Committee (Health and Dental Benefits)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR O’NEILL.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor O’Neill introduces the following resolution:
RESOLUTION URGING ALL CITY COUNCIL AND SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO FOREGO ALL MEDICAL/DENTAL BENEFITS AND ALL STIPENDS IN LIEU OF MEDICAL/DENTAL BENEFITS FOR THE 2011-2012 TERM
Upon motion made by Councilor O’Neill, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following resolution is REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION URGING ALL CITY COUNCIL AND SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO FOREGO ALL MEDICAL/DENTAL BENEFITS AND ALL STIPENDS IN LIEU OF MEDICAL/DENTAL BENEFITS FOR THE 2011-2012 TERM
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 Mayor Donald R. Grebien recommending that he consider outsourcing the rescue services and alarm room operations of the fire department. Councilor O’Neill believes that by moving the firefighters who work on the rescues and in the fire alarm office to the fire trucks, there will be savings in overtime costs, in addition to the savings from outsourcing those services.
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 Mayor Donald R. Grebien recommending that he consider creating an economic development team to have Top to Top meetings with businesses owners to discuss their concerns about doing business in Pawtucket. He recommends that the team consist of one or two members of the administration, one member of the city council and one member of the Pawtucket Foundation.
Petition for Auto Repair Shop and Second Hand Shop Licenses (Class B - used auto parts) by Los Rosario Auto Repair Inc., d/b/a Los Rosario Auto Repair, (transfer from Ivonne Rosario’s Auto Repair, Inc., d/b/a Ivonne Rosario’s Auto Repair Shop), 36 Newport Avenue, Tax Assessors Plat 40, Lot 1032, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used auto parts for said repair LIC#6032 & #6031, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor are Ivonne Rosario, 40 Ashburne Street, Pawtucket, RI, business owner, and Juan Rosario, 560 Prospect Street, Pawtucket, RI, applicant.
Ms. Rosario states that she owns the business and Juan is her mechanic.
Ms. Rosario wants out of the business and is selling it to Juan.
She states that the operation of the business will remain the same.
The hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Saturday.
There are two employees.
Ms. Rosario states that there have been no complaints since she opened the business in June.
There are no other speakers.
The hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilor O’Neill, the following license is LAID ON THE TABLE until February 9, 2011, on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for Auto Repair Shop and Second Hand Shop Licenses (Class B - used auto parts) by Los Rosario Auto Repair Inc., d/b/a Los Rosario Auto Repair, (transfer from Ivonne Rosario’s Auto Repair, Inc., d/b/a Ivonne Rosario’s Auto Repair Shop), 36 Newport Avenue, Tax Assessors Plat 40, Lot 1032, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used auto parts for said repair LIC#6032 & #6031
PRESIDENT MORAN SUBMITS FOR THE RECORD THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
CITY COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES 2011-2012
| Animal Control | Ordinance | ||
| Chair | Mark J. Wildenhain | Chair | Thomas E. Hodge |
| | Lorenzo C. Tetreault | | James F. Chadwick, Jr. |
| | Christopher C. O’Neill | | Albert J. Vitali, Jr. |
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| City Property | Public Works / Cemeteries | ||
| Chair | Mark J. Wildenhain | Chair | James F. Chadwick, Jr. |
| | John J. Barry, III | | John J. Barry, III |
| | Albert J. Vitali, Jr. | | Jean Philippe Barros |
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| Claims and Pending Suits | Recreation | ||
| Chair | James F. Chadwick, Jr. | Chair | Albert J. Vitali, Jr. |
| | Thomas E. Hodge | | John J. Barry, III |
| | Albert J. Vitali, Jr. | | Christopher C. O’Neill |
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| Finance | Snow Removal | ||
| Chair | John J. Barry, III | Chair | Jean Philippe Barros |
| | Jean Philippe Barros | | Christopher O’Neill |
| | Lorenzo C. Tetreault | | Mark J. Wildenhain |
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| License | Substance Abuse/DARE | ||
| Chair | Lorenzo C. Tetreault | Chair | Jean Philippe Barros |
| | Thomas E. Hodge | | Christopher O’Neill |
| | Mark J. Wildenhain | | Lorenzo C. Tetreault |
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
PETITION FOR LICENSE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE – New
Kota Associates Inc., d/b/a John’s Blackstone, 477 Main St. LIC#6029
*THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
PEDDLER LICENSE – Renewals
Palagi’s 2000, Inc. d/b/a Palagi’s Ice Cream, 55 Bacon St., LIC#4918
| DRIVER: | Arteaga, Alejandro, 237 Suffolk Ave., Pawtucket, RI |
| DRIVER: | Castrillon, Alberto, 19 Burke Street, Pawtucket, RI |
| DRIVER: | Henao, Alex M, 237 Suffolk Avenue, Pawtucket, RI |
| DRIVER: | Olarte, Gustavo, 11 Nora Way, South Attleboro, MA |
| DRIVER: | Ruiz, Luis E, 5 Summer Street, Central Falls, RI |
| PEDDLE: | Ice Cream |
| LOCATION: | All of Pawtucket |
Ribezzo, Frank d/b/a Frank’s Catering, 62 West River Parkway, North Providence, RI, LIC# 4886
| DRIVER: | Ribezzo, Frank, 62 West River Parkway, North Providence, RI |
| TO PEDDLE: | Food |
| LOCATION: | All Streets in Pawtucket |
VICTUALLING HOUSE – transfer
Lopez and Rodrigues Associates, RIGP d/b/a Ramon’s Pizza, (transfer from St. Maria & St. Mina Inc., d/b/a Ramon’s Pizza) 171 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#6030
TATTOO – Renewal
Fasulo, Michael d/b/a Sin Alley Tattoo, 431 Benefit St. LIC#4824
Robert McCaffrey and Savanna Teixeira d/b/a Level 7 Tattoo, 818 Newport Ave. LIC#5050
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Paula Hopp by Travelers Insurance - $5,411.75
Joseph Marques by Selective Insurance - $79.98
Frank and Linda Procaccini by Travelers Insurance. - No Amount Specified
James and Cheryl Sharkey by Nationwide Insurance - $2,501.73
Maria Waters, mother of Carolos Gabriel Pineda Sanchez
by Aurora Law, LLP - No Amount Specified
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Chadwick, the meeting is adjourned at 8:08 p.m.