City Council, May 11, 2011
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at 7:29 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present - President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Vitali, Tetreault and Wildenhain.
Absent – 0.
President Moran presides.
The reading of the records of April 20, 2011 is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Chadwick, the *Consent Agenda is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.
*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
| | A. Communication from Leigh Botello, Town Clerk, Town of East Greenwich, to the Pawtucket City Council (Resolution in Support of Amending RIGL 17-18-11 Entitled “An Act Relating to Elections – Elective Meetings” Time of Closing of Polls) | |
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| | B. Communication from Cheryl A. Fernstrom, CMC, Jamestown Town Clerk, to the Pawtucket City Council (Resolution in Opposition to Bill 2011-H5961 “An Act Relating to Labor Relations – School Employee Arbitration”; Resolution in Support of Legislation to Amend RIGL §16-7-44 School Housing Project Costs; Resolution in Support of Legislative Initiative to Amend RIGL §17-11-1 “An Act Relating to Elections – Voting Districts and Officials”) | |
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| | C. Communication from Carol A. Wordell, Little Compton Town Clerk, to the Pawtucket City Council (Resolution in Support of Legislative Initiative to Amend RIGL §17-11-1 “An Act Relating to Elections – Voting Districts and Officials”) | |
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| | D. Communication from Deb Todd, North Smithfield Town Clerk, to the Pawtucket City Council (Resolution Opposing Mandatory Binding Arbitration - House; Resolution Opposing Mandatory Binding Arbitration – Senate) | |
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| | E. Communication from Patricia A. Roosa, Executive Assistant, Town of Narragansett, to the Pawtucket City Council (Resolution Opposing House Bill H-5961 “An Act Relating to labor and Labor Relations – School Teacher Arbitration”) | |
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| | F. Communication from Tina Freeman, CMC, Foster Town Clerk, to the Pawtucket City Council (Resolution in Opposition to House Bill 2011-H5783 “Regulation of Outdoor Wood-Fire Heaters”) | |
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| | G. Communication from MaryEllen Murano, South Kingstown School Department, to the Pawtucket City Council (Resolution of the South Kingston School Committee Acknowledging the Need for a Fair, Equitable and Predictable Funding Formula and Resolution in Support of H-5297 and S-0071 – “Notification Date for Teacher Layoffs”) | |
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| | H. Communication from Kathy Silvia, Newport City Clerk, to the Pawtucket City Council (Resolution Opposing Mandatory Binding Arbitration for School Teachers and School Employee Contracts) | |
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| | I. Communication from Julie A. Coelho, CMC, Warren Town Clerk, to the Pawtucket City Council (Resolution Proclaiming May as Mental Health Month) | |
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| | J. Communication from Kathleen Viera Beaudoin, Portsmouth Town Clerk, to the Pawtucket City Council (Resolution in Support of Legislation – Amendments to 16-7-44 School Housing Project Costs and Resolution Supporting Legislative Amendments to Protect Rhode Island’s Cities and Towns and Their Public Officials/Employees) | |
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| | K. Communication from North Smithfield School Committee, to the Pawtucket City Council (Resolution Opposing Mandatory Binding Arbitration for School Teachers) | |
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| | L. Communication from Cumberland School Committee, to the Pawtucket City Council (Resolution Opposing Mandatory Binding Arbitration for School Teachers and Resolution in Support of a June 1 Layoff Notice Date as Provided in Senate Bill 2011 S-007) | |
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| | M. Communication from Melinda L. Thies, Superintendent of Schools, Bristol-Warren Regional School District (Resolution Opposing Mandatory Binding Arbitration and Resolution Opposing 2011 S-413 and H-5494 That Mandates Continuation of Expired Teacher Contracts) | |
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| | N. Communication from Rhode Island Department of Transportation to the Pawtucket City Council (Pawtucket Bridge #550 Updates for April 17-23, April 24-30 and May 1-7, 2011) | |
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| | O. 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 March 31, 2011) | |
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| | P. Communication from Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket (Various Forms and Statements) | |
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| | Q. Communication from Brian E. Kortz, CPG, Project Manager, Fuss & O’Neill, to the Pawtucket City Council (Site Investigation Activities Town Landing Site – Taft Street) | |
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| | R. Communication from Mayor Donald R. Grebien to Paul C. Mowrey, President, Friends of the Pawtucket Public Library (Library Budget Reduction Program) | |
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| ** | S. Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to Rosemary Booth Gallogly, Director, Department of Revenue, State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations (Budget Deficit Update) | |
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| | T. Communication from Sheldon Whitehouse, United States Senator, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk (Response – National Park Services’ Blackstone Valley Special Resource Study) | |
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| ** | V. Communication from Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk (Response – Armory Building) | |
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| ** | W. Communication from Astrid Meijer, Pawtucket Prevention Coalition, Tobacco Control Coordinator and Diane Dufresne, Pawtucket Prevention Coalition Director to the Honored members of the Substance Abuse/DARE Committee (Proposal of Two Local Ordinances – Regarding Tobacco Dealer’s Permit and Prohibit Stocking of Tobacco Products in Displays) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE/DARE COMMITTEE | |
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| | X. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 63 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, 1996, Entitled “Personnel Polices” (Contribution for Personal Use of City-Owned Vehicles) is LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE | |
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| ** | Z. An Ordinance Placing a Moratorium on Compensation for Boards and Commissions in the City of Pawtucket in Fiscal Year 2012 is LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE | |
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| ** | AA. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 260 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, 1996, Entitled “Licensing.” (Water Bills) is LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE | |
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| | BB. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 347 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, 1996, Entitled “Solid Waste.” (Mattress and Box Spring Fees) is LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE | |
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| ** | CC. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 302 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, 1996, Entitled “Peddling and Soliciting.” (Fireworks Prohibited) is LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE | |
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| ** | DD. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 210 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, 1996, Entitled “Fire Prevention.” (Sale of Fireworks) is LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE | |
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| | EE. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 210 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, 1966, Entitled “Fire Prevention.” (Fire Alarm Box Fees and False Alarm Fees) is LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE | |
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| | FF. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 231 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, 1992, Entitled “Hazardous Materials.” is LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE | |
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| | HH. ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCE FY 2011-2012 IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND A PUBLIC HEARING IS FOR MAY 25, 2011 AT 7:00 P.M. | |
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| | II. CAPITAL BUDGET ORDINANCE FY 2011-2012 IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND A PUBLIC HEARING IS FOR MAY 25, 2011 AT 7:00 P.M. | |
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| | JJ. Communication from Mayor Donald R. Grebien to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Regal Towing – Removal From the Towing List) FORMAL HEARING IS SET FOR JUNE 8, 2011 | |
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| ** | TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN. | |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by the Entire City Council, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to the Pawtucket School Committee, with a copy to Deborah Cylke, Superintendent of Schools, requesting that they provide the City Council with a copy of the Teacher’s Contract and the Administration’s Contract.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilors Wildenhain and O’Neill, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Donald R. Grebien requesting that he have the City Solicitor be the only person to draft all disposition and Purchase and Sales agreements in the future.
Y. An Ordinances in amendment of Chapter 63 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, 1996, Entitled “Personnel Polices” (Contribution for Personal Use of Cell Phones) is LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
COUNCIL PRESIDENT MORAN INSTRUCTS THE CITY CLERK TO PROVIDE THE CITY COUNCIL WITH A LIST OF ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE CELL PHONES.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR TETREAULT
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Tetreault, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Angel S. Garcia, Personnel Director, requesting that he provide the Council with a list of vacant positions prior to January 3, 2011, and the status of those positions today. The Council is requesting a response prior to the Budget Workshop scheduled for May 12, 2011.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CHADWICK.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Chadwick, seconded by Councilor Barry, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Donald R. Grebien, requesting that he research if the city can get a portion of the money from Police and Fire Details by increasing the fees.
Petition of Patriots Events, LLC, for a license to conduct first annual Pawtucket Cherry Tree Carnival in the Municipal Parking Lot across from City Hall on Friday, May 20, 2011, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, May 21, 2011, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Sunday, May 22, 2011, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., LIC#7098, which abutters have been notified for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is Michael Mota, 56 Alpine Estates Drive, Cranston, RI and Edward Browning, 577 Rocky Hill Road, North Scituate, RI, of Patriot Events, LLC.
Mr. Mota states that they are hosting the running event already.
Mr. Browning states that there will be about 10 rides, games and cotton candy.
Mr. Mota states that there will be food and beer and wine. Proceeds will be going to the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Society.
There are no other speakers.
The Public Hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CHADWICK.
Upon motion made by Councilor Chadwick, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following petition for license is APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS, on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition of Patriots Events, LLC, for a license to conduct first annual Pawtucket Cherry Tree Carnival in the Municipal Parking Lot across from City Hall on Friday, May 20, 2011, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, May 21, 2011, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Sunday, May 22, 2011, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., LIC#7098
STIPULATIONS:
1. Liquor sales in Beer Garden only and segregated from rides.
2. No Glass – Only plastic cups
3. Clean up by 10:00 a.m. Monday morning.
4. Liquor servers must be TIPS Certified.
5. Appropriate Police and Fire Details.
Petition of Golden Arch Enterprise d/b/a McDonalds, 255 Mineral Spring Avenue, for a 24 Hour Victualling House License, to operate a Victualling House the additional hours between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m., which is scheduled for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
STIPULATION:
1. The establishment may open the “drive thru” in the morning at 5:00 a.m. The “drive-thru must be closed between 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
Speaking in favor is Edward Lawson, Esq., 260 Lonsdale Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, attorney representing applicant and Louis Provenzano, 1332 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA, Golden Arch Enterprise.
Mr. Lawson requests to have this matter tabled for a month so the applicant can address the issues of the neighbors.
The next speaker is Mary E. Bray, 7 Cooper Street, Pawtucket, RI.
Ms. Bray states that she is concerned that no neighbors signed the petition, only business people. She will hold further comment until after the neighborhood meeting.
There are no other speakers.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the PUBLIC HEARING IS RECESSED AND THE APPLICATION IS LAID ON THE TABLE UNTIL AFTER THE APPLICANT MEETS WITH THE NEIGHBORS, BUT NOT BEFORE JUNE 6, 2011, on a unanimous voice vote.
Petition of Golden Arch Enterprise d/b/a McDonalds, 255 Mineral Spring Avenue, for a 24 Hour Victualling House License, to operate a Victualling House the additional hours between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.
Petition of Golden Arch Enterprise., d/b/a McDonalds of Pawtucket, 285 Armistice Boulevard, for a 24 Hour Victualling house License, to operate a Victualling House the additional hours between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m., which is scheduled for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
STIPULATION:
1. The establishment may keep the “drive thru” open until 3:00 a.m. and open the “drive thru” in the morning at 5:00 a.m. The “drive-thru must be closed between 3:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
Speaking in favor is Edward Lawson, Esq., 260 Lonsdale Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, attorney representing applicant and Louis Provenzano, 1332 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA, Golden Arch Enterprise.
Mr. Lawson states that there are no residences in the area. He states that the Pawtucket Police Officers have been the best late night customers. The employees stay in the building between 3:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
There are no other speakers.
The Public Hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Vitali, the following petition is APPROVED without any stipulations, on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition of Golden Arch Enterprise., d/b/a McDonalds of Pawtucket, 285 Armistice Boulevard, for a 24 Hour Victualling house License, to operate a Victualling House the additional hours between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.
COUNCILOR O’NEILL LEAVES THE CHAMBER AT 8:28 P.M.
Dean Souza of Liberty Towing, 626 Main Street, Pawtucket RI 02860 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
The following appointment to the city tow list is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Dean Souza of Liberty Towing, 626 Main Street, Pawtucket RI 02860 is added to the towing list.
COUNCILOR O’NEILL RETURNS TO THE CHAMBER AT 8:30 P.M.
BOARD OF APPEALS
Kevin Miniati, 470 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term Expires the first Monday in January 2016 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 Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Kevin Miniati, 470 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term Expires the first Monday in January 2016.
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 Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
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 Barros, Barry, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, and Wildenhain.
NOES – Councilor Chadwick and Councilor Vitali.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Councilor Hodge asks Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor, to determine if the City can be notified as to where and when Class P licenses are being utilized in Pawtucket.
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, Chadwick, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
ABSTAIN – Councilors Barry and Hodge.
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.
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.
COUNCILOR O’NEILL LEAVES THE CHAMBER AT 8:56 P.M.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
COUNCILOR O’NEILL RETURNS TO THE CHAMBER AT 8:58 P.M.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Chadwick, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Donald R. Grebien regarding the last union concession proposals and counter-proposals, to see where the unions stand now. A response is requested in time for the Budget Workshop Session scheduled for May 12, 2011.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Chadwick, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – Councilors Barry and Hodge.
The following resolution is taken up:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PANEL REVIEW PROCESS FOR ARTS FUNDING IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Vitali and O’Neill, the following resolution is LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE on a unanimous voice vote:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PANEL REVIEW PROCESS FOR ARTS FUNDING IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – Councilor Hodge.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – Councilor Hodge.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Barry introduces the following communication:
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Update regarding cost saving measures for Pawtucket and shared services with Central Falls)
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Wildenhain and Chadwick, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD APRIL 20, 2011, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:
AN ORDINANCE PLACING A SIX-MONTH MORATORIUM ON COMPENSATION FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO THE ORDINANCE ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE PLACING A SIX-MONTH MORATORIUM ON COMPENSATION FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET,” IS READ AND PASSED ON ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – Councilor O’Neill.
Change the following Section 1:
SECTION 1. (a) Notwithstanding any provisions of Chapter 88 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket entitled, “Salaries and Compensation,” or any other ordinances or policies to the contrary, no member of any board or commission, excluding the city council and school committee, shall receive any stipend, salary or other form of compensation from January 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011. Notwithstanding any ordinances, resolutions or policies to the contrary, the rate of any stipend, salary or other form of compensation for services provided by members of the various boards and commissions in Pawtucket, excluding the city council and the school committee, shall be 25% less during the second half of fiscal year 2011 (January 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011) than during the first half of fiscal year 2011 (July 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010). The maximum annual stipend, salary or other form of compensation for the various boards and commissions shall be reduced by 12.5% to reflect this change.
(b) For purposes of this ordinance, the rate of any stipend shall be the various payments per meeting authorized for board or commission members and chairpersons who are compensated on a per meeting basis; the rate of any salary shall be the weekly or monthly payments for board or commission members and chairpersons who are compensated on an annual salary basis; and the rate of any other compensation shall be the regular payments for board or commission members and chairpersons whose compensation is not based on stipends or salaries.
(c) During the period between January 1, 2011 and June 30, 2011, all other conditions for payment, including, but not limited to attendance at meetings, shall remain in full force and effect.
(d) The finance director may withhold all payments to board and commission members for the period from January 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011 until August 12, 2011.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME, AS AMENDED, ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – Councilor O’Neill.
AN ORDINANCE PLACING A SIX-MONTH MORATORIUM REDUCTION ON COMPENSATION FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, AS AMENDED.
THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE IS TAKEN UP:
PEDDLER LICENSE New –
Luis Artur, 101 Power Road, Pawtucket, RI LIC#7138
DRIVER: Luis Artur
TO PEDDLE: Food
LOCATION: 459-465 Lonsdale Ave
DRIVER: Thomas McCombe, LIC#7139
TO PEDDLE: Food
LOCATION: 459-465 Lonsdale Ave
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CHADWICK.
Upon motion made by Councilor Chadwick, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following petition for license is LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:
PEDDLER LICENSE New –
Luis Artur, 101 Power Road, Pawtucket, RI LIC#7138
DRIVER: Luis Artur
TO PEDDLE: Food
LOCATION: 459-465 Lonsdale Ave
DRIVER: Thomas McCombe, LIC#7139
TO PEDDLE: Food
LOCATION: 459-465 Lonsdale Ave
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition of Community Center of Grupo Amigos Da Terceira Inc., for a license to conduct a Holy Spirit Feast at 55 Memorial Drive, on Sunday, May 22, 2011, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 29, 2011, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. LIC#7085
PEDDLER LICENSE New –
Anaya, Carmen d/b/a Tacos La Mexicana, 596 Smithfield Ave., Pawtucket, RI LIC#7026
DRIVER: Anaya, Carmen
TO PEDDLE: Food
LOCATION: 596 Smithfield Ave
DRIVER: Lopes, Javier, LIC#7027
TO PEDDLE: Food
LOCATION: 596 Smithfield Ave
HOLIDAY LICENSE – Renewals
V & S Farm Inc., d/b/a Gulf Express, 694 Broadway, LIC#4859
INTELLIGENCE OFFICE Renewal -
American Partners Inc., d/b/a American Partners, 1005 Main St. LIC#4876
PAWN BROKER Renewal –
Fastcash Pawn & Checkcashers Incorporated, 846 Newport Ave. LIC#5906
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES (CLASS A & B) (Selling used automobiles and parts) (Renewals)
*Car Care Center Inc., d/b/a Regal Car Care and Collision Center, 65 East St. LIC#2475 #2476
1. No auto body work on premises.
2. Robin Drive gate entrance shall not be used after 9:00 p.m. (per zoning decision)
3. Lights shall be directed away from surrounding residences.
4. No auto parts shall be left outside in yard.
Crown Collision Center Inc., d/b/a Crown Auto Sales, 180 Broadway LIC#2208 #2209
* Jimenez, Mario d/b/a Fonseca A/S, 263 Dexter St. LIC#2415 #2416
1. The hours of operation shall be as follows:
a. 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. for auto repair – Monday-Friday
b. 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. for auto sales-Monday-Friday
c. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. for auto sales-Saturdays – No auto repair
2. Owner shall provide, in writing, off-street parking arrangement with neighbor. Agreement shall be presented to the City Clerk within 30 days.
3. No parking on Dexter Street.
4. Towing allowed during business hours only 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. M-F. No Saturdays.
5. Rear of building shall be clear of all vehicles at all times.
6. No parking on Dexter Court.
7. No painting or auto body work allowed.
8. Outside premises to be kept clean and free of parts and debris.
9. No more than twelve (12) vehicles shall be allowed to park in front of property.
10. The owner of business shall monitor customer parking.
11. No road testing on Dexter Court.
12. No repair allowed outside.
13. No motorcycle repairs allowed at any time.
14. Keep rear doors closed at all times.
*R. Teto Motor Sales, Inc., d/b/a R Teto Motor Sales, 172 York Ave. LIC#2664 #2668
1. Business must close at 6:00 p.m.
2. No test driving on side streets around the establishment
United Car Rental Inc., d/b/a United Car Rental, 1562 Newport Ave. LIC#5994 #5997
AUTO REPAIR SHOP & SECOND HAND SHOP CLASS B (Parts Only) (Renewals)
ACE Armature Co, Inc., d/b/a ACE Armature, 683 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#2006 #2007
*Bein, Yohannes d/b/a Goff Gas, 75 Goff Ave. LIC#2383 #2384
1. Fence or blockade to be put up on Dexter Street side of property on border with neighbor.
2. Remove phone near Dexter Street.
Central Auto Radiator Inc., d/b/a Central Auto Radiator, 188 Pine St LIC#2034 #2035
* Lopes, Pedro C d/b/a Pedro’s Auto Repair, 145 Benefit St. LIC#2449 #2450
1. No painting allowed.
2. No body work allowed.
3. Dumpster to be enclosed.
AUTO REPAIR SHOP ONLY (Renewals)
* Fontaine, Diann L d/b/a DC Automotive, 27 Centre St. LIC#2486
1. No auto body work.
2. No painting.
3. No parking cars on Centre Street.
4. No more than fourteen (14) cars parked in front at any time.
5. No junk of any kind shall be stored outside.
6. All work shall be done inside the building.
* Jeha, John d/b/a Jeha's Citgo, 76 Newport Ave. LIC#2092
1. Maintain 6 ft. stockade fence.
2. Inform City Council prior to doing any towing.
*Mc LLC d/b/a Jiffy Lube #824, 121 Newport Ave. LIC#2251
1. The north side of the building must be kept clean at all times.
2. All radios should be turned off while cars are waiting to be serviced.
3. Workers shall take their lunch breaks on the south side of the building, so not to disturb neighbors.
4. All the above directives will be posted for employees and customers in prominently displayed areas.
5. All work will be done inside facility and only during the hours of operation.
6. The dumpsters will be covered and locked at the end of each day.
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc., d/b/a Speedy Auto Service by Monro, 1427 Newport Ave. LIC#2379
Verduchi, Gary J d/b/a Woodlawn Sunoco, 75 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#2349
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Mohamed Akar - $275.89-$405.65
Dennis DeLoach - $70.00
Diane Farrow - $105.25
William Grant by Commerce Insurance - $1,928.94
Adam Jensen by GEICO Insurance - $1,194.00 rental charges
Terence Karaniuk - $500.00 insurance deductible
Danielle Pestana - $154.90
Donna Power by Commerce Insurance - $1,576.87
James Woods by Devane & Devane Attorneys - $328.50
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE MOTION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Brian Bagshaw - $1,733.10-$2,066.50
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE MOTION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Robert Howe - $601.37
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE MOTION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Whitney March - $2500.00 pending estimates
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE MOTION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Joseph Pouliot - $74.93
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE MOTION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY – CLAIMANT TO CONTACT THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Kristin Barber - $630.83
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE MOTION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY – CLAIMANT TO CONTACT THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Dana Cama - $329.46
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE MOTION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY – CLAIMANT TO CONTACT THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Emanual Daluz - $948.51-$2,125.63
COUNCILOR BARRY LEAVES THE CHAMBER AT 9:34 P.M.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Claudia & Daniel Carden - $300.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Steven Cohen - $246.01
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Veronica Jaramillo - $300.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Sandy Lima - $270.51
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Lindsay Wilkes-Edrington - $300.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Boys and Girls Club of Pawtucket - $425.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Traceylee Colvin - $823.82
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Augusto Costa by Commerce Insurance - $468.53
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Adam Jensen by GEICO Insurance - $5,968.39
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT AND REFERRED TO THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Melissa and Kenneth Difonzo by Nationwide Insurance - $8,283.35
Cecilia Fernandes by Richard Tallo, Esq. - $150,000.00
Diego Toro by Robert Audette, Esq. – No Amount Specified
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE LAID ON THE TABLE, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Herbert Carr – pending estimates
Maureen Curran - $553.52
Antone Perry - $572.45-$585.29
William Donnelly - $150.00-$450.00
COUNCILOR BARRY RETURNS AT 9:38 P.M.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by the Entire City Council, the meeting is adjourned at 9:39 p.m., in memory of Ernest Marot.