City Council, March 23, 2011
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at 7:41 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present - President Moran, Councilors Barros, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Vitali, Tetreault and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilor Barry.
President Moran presides.
UPON UNANIMOUS CONSENT OF THE COUNCIL, THE FOLLOWING MATTER IS TAKEN UP AT THIS TIME:
RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE SLATER JR. HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE RHODE ISLAND STATE MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
The reading of the records of March 9, 2011 is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Tetreault, the *Consent Agenda is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.
*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
| ** | A. Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to Councilor Thomas Hodge (5 Year Plan working Document) |
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| | B. Communication from Rhode Island Department of Transportation to the Pawtucket City Council (Pawtucket Bridge #550 Updates for March 6-12, 2011 and March 13-19, 2011) |
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| | C. Communication from Louise Phaneuf, Town Clerk, Town of Burrillville, to the Pawtucket City Council. (Resolutions Requesting Support to Validate and Ratify Amendments to Home Rule Charter; Repealing the Maximum Number of Voters in a Polling Place; and Standardizing Poll Opening and Closing Times) |
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| | D. Communication from Mayor Donald R. Grebien to the Pawtucket City Council (Reappointment of Thomas Willett as the Tree Warden for the City of Pawtucket) |
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| | E. Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk to the Honorable Members of the City Council (Information on the Growth Centers Legislation Resolution) |
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| | G. Communication from John T. Gannon, Director of Administration, to Chief Paul King, Pawtucket Police Department (Response – Traffic Enforcement Cameras – RFP) |
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** TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN.
F.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR O’NEILL
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor O’Neill, seconded by Councilor Chadwick, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Fire Chief William J. Sisson and former Mayor Robert E. Metivier (as chair of the committee reviewing the privatization of the rescue service) requesting that they attend a pre-council session to discuss the overtime situation in the Fire Department and to get an update on the privatization of the rescue service and the alarm room.
Petition for Wholesale Junk by Bumper World, Inc., d/b/a Bumper World, (transfer from J & J Bumpers Inc., d/b/a J & J Bumpers) 10 Dunnell Lane, Tax Assessors Plat 34, Lot 279, to keep a shop or storehouse for the reception of any junk, old metals or secondhand articles, specifically: used bumpers LIC#6615, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
PREVIOUS STIPULATIONS:
1. No storage of bumpers outside of the existing building will be permitted, however the following exceptions will be allowed;
a) A maximum of 1-3 racks containing up to two hundred twenty five (225) bumpers may be placed next to the building in the area of the loading dock in the southwest corner of the building until such time as an additional storage unit is approved by the City Council and at which time these racks and bumpers would need to be enclosed in the new storage unit with absolutely no outside storage of bumpers thereafter.
b) All bumpers must be moved inside the building within 48 hours of delivery.
c) All bumpers currently stored outside must be removed within 30 days.
2. Deliveries of bumpers and trash removal will be allowed only during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
3. No work may be performed outside of the building with the exception of the unloading, sorting and loading of bumpers during normal business hours.
4. The grounds of the property will be cleaned and maintained and all debris from building renovations, surplus wood, rocks, and unused vehicles and trucks shall be removed within 30 days.
5. All emissions from the building must be properly controlled in accordance with all applicable regulations.
6. No buildings or structures of any kind may be erected on the property without prior City Council approval.
Speaking in favor is Joao Pinhziro, 121 Wellspring Drive, Cranston, RI, business owner and applicant.
Mr. Pinhziro states that he is running a bumper reconditioning factory.
He states that he purchased the building under the same name as the businesses. His attorney recommends that he separate the real estate ownership from the business ownership.
The business operation will remain the same.
There are no other speakers.
The hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR O’NEILL.
Upon motion made by Councilor O’Neill, seconded by Councilors Barros and Hodge, the following license is APPROVED, with all stipulations intact, on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for Wholesale Junk by Bumper World, Inc., d/b/a Bumper World, (transfer from J & J Bumpers Inc., d/b/a J & J Bumpers) 10 Dunnell Lane, Tax Assessors Plat 34, Lot 279, to keep a shop or storehouse for the reception of any junk, old metals or secondhand articles, specifically: used bumpers LIC#6615
STIPULATIONS:
1. No storage of bumpers outside of the existing building will be permitted, however the following exceptions will be allowed;
a. A maximum of 1-3 racks containing up to two hundred twenty five (225) bumpers may be placed next to the building in the area of the loading dock in the southwest corner of the building until such time as an additional storage unit is approved by the City Council and at which time these racks and bumpers would need to be enclosed in the new storage unit with absolutely no outside storage of bumpers thereafter.
b. All bumpers must be moved inside the building within 48 hours of delivery.
c. All bumpers currently stored outside must be removed within 30 days.
2. Deliveries of bumpers and trash removal will be allowed only during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
3. No work may be performed outside of the building with the exception of the unloading, sorting and loading of bumpers during normal business hours.
4. The grounds of the property will be cleaned and maintained and all debris from building renovations, surplus wood, rocks, and unused vehicles and trucks shall be removed within 30 days.
5. All emissions from the building must be properly controlled in accordance with all applicable regulations.
6. No buildings or structures of any kind may be erected on the property without prior City Council approval.
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 Barney S. Heath, Acting Director, Department of Planning and Redevelopment, requesting that he forward to the Council copies of the deed and the purchase and sales agreement for the sale of the armory building on Exchange Street to the Pawtucket Armory Company, LLC. The Council wants to know if there is a reverter clause that would allow the city to regain control of the building now that it is in receivership. The Council is concerned about to whom a receiver may sell the building.
Petition of Pawtucket Red Sox Baseball Club, Inc., for license to conduct Athletic Games (games or exhibitions of Baseball) in McCoy Stadium, Columbus Avenue, on the following Sundays: April 17, May 1, 15, 29, June 12, 19, July 3, 10, 17, 31, August 7, 21, September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2011, LIC#6202, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
There are no speakers.
The hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCIL VITALI.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition of Pawtucket Red Sox Baseball Club, Inc., for license to conduct Athletic Games (games or exhibitions of Baseball) in McCoy Stadium, Columbus Avenue, on the following Sundays: April 17, May 1, 15, 29, June 12, 19, July 3, 10, 17, 31, August 7, 21, September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2011, LIC#6202
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilors Barros and Tetreault, is PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Donald R. Grebien requesting that the City of Pawtucket draft and submit legislation to the general assembly that would create statewide regional water districts. The bill should authorize municipalities in Rhode Island to consolidate water resources, delivery and treatment facilities. The RI Water Resources Board and the RI Water Works Association should be contacted for assistance with drafting this legislation.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilors O’Neill and Chadwick, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Donald R. Grebien requesting that a resolution be drafted in support of legislation to create regional water districts for consideration by this city council, city and town councils statewide, as well as water boards or commissions who may have governing authority of a community’s water use.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class – New
SPHOD Inc., d/b/a Sullivan’s Publick House, 572 Armistice Blvd., LIC#6761
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS TAKEN UP:
PEDDLER NEW – (Pending Approval of Fire Department and Zoning Department)
Lauri Mercurio, 14 Kimball Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, LIC#
TO PEDDLE: Fireworks
LOCATION: 1588 Newport Avenue (Parking Lot)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Vitali, Barros and O’Neill, the following license is LAID ON THE TABLE, on a unanimous voice vote:
PEDDLER NEW – (Pending Approval of Fire Department and Zoning Department)
Lauri Mercurio, 14 Kimball Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, LIC#
TO PEDDLE: Fireworks
LOCATION: 1588 Newport Avenue (Parking Lot)
*THE FOLLOWING BOND IS APPROVED, SURETY NAMED IS ACCEPTED:
PRIVATE DETECTIVE –
Thomas J. Anter, Surety – Western Surety Company
*THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition of Pawtucket Red Sox Baseball Club, Inc. to conduct Fireworks Display Illumination Shows in McCoy Stadium, on April 30, May 29, July 1, 2, 3, September 4, 2011, LIC#6203
HOLIDAY LICENSES Renewals –
Alves & Sons Bakery LLC d/b/a Central Avenue Bakery, 679 Central Ave. LIC#3253
Darlington Market Inc., d/b/a Darlington Market, 614 Central Ave. LIC#3216
Fairlawn Oil Service, Inc., d/b/a Woodlawn Mobil, 168 Lonsdale Ave. LIC#3283
Iqbal, Azhar d/b/a A & I Convenience Store, 191 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#5015
Khaytin, Zelika d/b/a Her She Consignment Boutique, 682 Central Ave. LIC#5529
Le, Van & Chu, Bao d/b/a Pawtucket Food Mart, 755 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#4860
LJC Sales, Inc. d/b/a Little Bit of Everything, 340 Cottage Street. LIC#4998
Monro Muffler Brake Inc., d/b/a Speedy Auto Service by Monro, 1427 Newport Ave. LIC#5113
Moran Foods Inc., d/b/a Save-A-Lot Food Stores, #803, 477 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#3266
Moran Foods Inc., d/b/a Save-A-Lot #813, 295 Armistice Blvd. LIC#5046
Ocean State Job Lot of Pawtucket, Inc., d/b/a Ocean State Job Lot #107, 470 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#3237
Onasco LLC d/b/a Onasco Sunoco A-Plus, 81 School St. LIC#3242
Pina, Jack B. d/b/a Ligafrica Music, 180 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#3212
Rose Bud Florist, Inc., d/b/a Rose Bud Florist, 386 Central Ave. LIC#3236
TD Barton Food LLC d/b/a C-Town Supermarket, 300 Barton St. LIC#5518
Xavier, Manuel & Timas, Caetano d/b/a Lima Doce Grocery Store, 550 Weeden Street, LIC#3250
HOLIDAY LICENSE New –
Ghasan M. Eid d/b/a Town Food Mart, 885 Newport Ave. LIC#6798
VICTUALLING HOUSE New –
Ghasan M. Eid d/b/a Town Food Mart, 885 Newport Ave. LIC#6799
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Idarraga Argemiro - $2,586.73-$3,942.00
Richard Botelho - $428.22
Claire Busiere - $213.51
Eileen Colantoni by Gemma Law Associates - $100,000.00
Justin Depot - $302.14-$430.84
Darell Douglas – Pending Estimates
Kimberly Gorman - $1,720.72-$1,793.06
Arthur Hamel by Quincy Mutual Fire Insurance - $1,863.32
Manning-Heffern Funeral Home - $600.00
Marie Langlois - $938.55-$1,397.72
Anthony & Lynda Mattera - $5,377.99-$7,394.45
Annette Pearson - $188.69-$636.05
Carl Perrone - $350.64
Denis Rochon - $438.12
Dionisios Sampalis - $342.30
Annie Simon - $419.45
John Simon - $321.00
Stacie Souza by Nationwide Insurance – Pending Estimates
Thomas Souza - $188.89
Jamie Taylor - $370.27
Jeffrey Wegner - $256.59
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by the Councilor Barros, the meeting is adjourned at 8:46 p.m.