City Council, September 21, 2011
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at 7:15 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.
THE COUNCIL RECESS AT 7:16 P.M. TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING” (TEXT AND OFFICIAL MAPS – 226, 234 AND 240 EAST AVENUE AND 57 PAWTUCKET AVENUE AND OVERLAY HISTORIC DISTRICT AND TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS)
THE PUBLIC HEARING IS ADJOURNED AT 7:25 P.M.
THE COUNCIL CONDUCTS A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING AT 7:26 P.M.:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING: (TEXT – DOWNTOWN PARKING AND DIMENSIONAL CHANGES)
THE PUBLIC HEARING IS ADJOURNED AT 7:55 P.M.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 7:58 P.M.
The reading of the records of September 7, 2011, is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilors Chadwick and 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 September 4-10 and September 11-17, 2011) |
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| ** | C. Communication from David Clemente, Purchasing Agent, to the Pawtucket City Council (RFP Posting for Performance Review and Audit on the Fire Department) |
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| | D. Communication from Steven A. Sette, Town Administrator, Town of Richmond, to the Pawtucket City Council (Opposition of the Proposed Implementation of Paid Tolls on Interstate Rt. 95 Between the Towns of Richmond and Hopkinton) |
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| | E. Communication from Louise R. Phaneuf, Burrillville Town Clerk, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk (Resolution Requesting that the Rhode Island General Assembly Adopt Funding Mechanisms Which Would Allow RIPTA to Provide Statewide Service Which is Sustainable and Not Soley Dependent Upon Revenue from the Motor Fuel Tax) |
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| ** | F. Communication from Angel S. Garcia, Personnel Director, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Amend Pay Ordinance Chapter 2974 – Delete Superintendent of Recreation and Create Director of Recreation) |
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| ** | G. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 2974 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket Establishing a Pay Plan for the City of Pawtucket for Local 3960 (Director of Recreation) is LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| ** | H. Communication from Angel S. Garcia, Personnel Director, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Amend Pay Ordinance Chapter 2976 – Delete Switchboard Operator and Create Receptionist/Customer Services) |
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** | I. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 2976 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket Establishing a Pay Plan for the City of Pawtucket (Delete the Switchboard Operator and Create Receptionist/Customer Services) is LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | K. Communication from Deborah Cylke, Superintendent, Pawtucket School District to Michelle R. Hardy, CMC, Deputy City Clerk (Response – Schedule of Anticipated Bond Expenditures) |
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| | L. Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, to the Pawtucket City Council (Response – Waste Haulers – No Citations) |
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| | M. Communication from Paul King, Chief of Police, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk (Response – Waste Haulers – 7:00 a.m. Start Time) |
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| | N. Communication from John N. Blais, Parks & Recreation Division, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk (Response – Grants for Parks) |
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| | O. Communication from Norm Lamoureux, Acting Director, Public Works, to Mayor Donald R. Grebien (Response – Breakdown of Bonds and Notes for Streets and Bridges) |
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| | P. Communication from Michael P. Lewis, Director, Rhode Island Department of Transportation, to Mayor Donald R. Grebien (Blackstone River Bikeway – Segment 1B/2, Waterman Street to Pawtucket Landing – Parking Restrictions) |
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| | Q. Communication from Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to Michael P. Lewis, Director, Rhode Island Department of Transportation (Blackstone River Bikeway – Segment 1B/2, Waterman Street to Pawtucket Landing – Parking Restrictions) |
**TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR TETREAULT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Tetreault, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, requesting that the monthly financial report which the Council receives from him also include an annualized projection, based on current staffing levels, for the following costs in the Uniform Fire Department budget and their projected over or under budget status for the current fiscal year:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by the entire Council, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Donald R. Grebien requesting that he set up a meeting with the Council, Frank Milos and any other members of the administration, to determine the best strategy to ensure that the State pays for all necessary repairs to the roads and bridges used as detours at the completion of the Pawtucket Bridge 550 reconstruction project. This could include suing the State to require them to fix the roads.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR TETREAULT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Tetreault, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael P. Davolio, AICP, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, regarding the Temporary Services line items in his budgets. The Councilor noted that in the Status of Appropriations report for the period ending July 31, 2011, there were expenditures in two Temporary Services line items:
1. $3,200.00 in the Planning Department budget on Page 34 of the report; and
2. $1,165.92 in the Development budget on Page 39 of the report.
The Council would like to know what these expenses were for.
Petition for Auto Repair Shop and Second Hand Shop Licenses (Class B - used auto parts) by Joseph Furtado, d/b/a Complete Auto Reconditioning, 195 York Avenue, Tax Assessors Plat 39 Lot 640, 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#7572 & #7573, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is Joseph Furtado, 111 Enfield Street, Pawtucket, RI, applicant.
Mr. Furtado states that he has a reconditioning shop where he details cars. This license will add to his already established business.
Mr. Furtado states he has worked on cars for the past 30 years.
He states the hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, and Saturday till 5:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Furtado has 2 master mechanics working on cars and will store all cars (12-13 cars) inside at night.
There are no other speakers.
The Public Hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR O’NEILL.
Upon motion made by Councilor O’Neill, seconded by Councilor Barros, the following petition for license is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for Auto Repair Shop and Second Hand Shop Licenses (Class B - used auto parts) by Joseph Furtado, d/b/a Complete Auto Reconditioning, 195 York Avenue, Tax Assessors Plat 39 Lot 640, 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#7572 & #7573
Petition for Auto Repair Shop and Second Hand Shop Licenses (Class B - used auto parts) by Elie’s Auto Service, Inc., d/b/a Elie’s Countryside Sunoco, 1514 Newport Avenue, Tax Assessors Plat 4 Lot 1124, 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#7392 & #7517, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is Thomas Lazieh, 1072 Lonsdale Avenue, Central Falls, RI, and Elie El-Irani, 130 Winthrop Street, Taunton, MA, applicant.
Mr. Lazieh states that John Jeha will purchase the property, and Elie El-Irani will lease the space.
Mr. Lazieh states the business will run the same operation as was there previously.
Mr. Lazieh states the hours of operation will be 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 or 11:00 p.m., and will be open 7 days a week. There will be 2 employees.
Mr. Lazieh states that Mr. El-Irani has a business in Brockton, MA.
Mr. El-Irani states he doesn’t like leaving cars outside. There will be no changes to the building.
Mr. Lazieh states that landscaping will need to be done.
Mr. Lazieh states that Mr. El-Irani wants to do auto inspections.
Also speaking is Jane Uliano, 47 Old Hickory Drive, Cumberland, RI.
Ms. Uliano states she owns the house next door to the shop. She is happy that someone is moving into the building.
She states that the building and fence need repairs.
Mr. Lazieh will talk to the owner about the needed repairs.
There are no other speakers.
The Public Hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilors Wildenhain and Barros, the following petition for license is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for Auto Repair Shop and Second Hand Shop Licenses (Class B - used auto parts) by Elie’s Auto Service, Inc., d/b/a Elie’s Countryside Sunoco, 1514 Newport Avenue, Tax Assessors Plat 4 Lot 1124, 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#7392 & #7517
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.
COUNCILOR VITALI LEAVES THE CHAMBERS AT 8:58 P.M.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, 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, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 40 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED ‘FUNDS’ (Library)”
Amend the following:
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and shall expire on June 30, 2013.
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 Barros, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 40 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “FUNDS” (Library), AS AMENDED.
COUNCILOR VITALI RETURNS TO THE CHAMBERS AT 9:07 P.M.
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, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2956 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, FIXING THE SALARIES FOR CLASSIFIED NON-UNION POSITIONS (Deputy EMA Director)
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, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING” (TEXT AND OFFICIAL MAPS – 226, 234 AND 240 EAST AVENUE AND 57 PAWTUCKET AVENUE AND OVERLAY HISTORIC DISTRICT AND TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS)
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, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING: (TEXT – DOWNTOWN PARKING AND DIMENSIONAL CHANGES)
THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
HOLIDAY LICENSE & VICTUALLING HOUSE 1ST CLASS New –
Elie’s Auto Service, Inc., d/b/a Elie’s Countryside Sunoco, 1514 Newport Avenue, LIC#7519 & 7518
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CHADWICK.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Chadwick, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to John Holmes, Animal Control Supervisor, requesting that he attend a pre-council session set for October 5, 2011, regarding compliance with the Pit Bull Ordinance.
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE, WHICH WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 7, 2011, IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
WASTE HAULER Renewals –
MTG Disposal LLC, 19 Industrial Way, Seekonk, MA 02771 LIC#5765
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS TAKEN UP:
TLA Providence LLC d/b/a TLA Pond View, 1 Dexter Road, East Providence, RI LIC#5073
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CHADWICK.
Upon motion made by Councilor Chadwick, seconded by Councilors Vitali and Hodge, the following license is LAID ON THE TABLE, on a unanimous voice vote:
WASTE HAULER Renewals –
TLA Providence LLC d/b/a TLA Pond View, 1 Dexter Road, East Providence, RI LIC#5073
*THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition from Kim Clark - Rhody Craft 100, for a Craftopia Craft Show, at Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main street, on Sundays, November 20, 2011 and December 11, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. LIC#7553
Petition of St. Mary’s Antiochian Church to conduct an annual bazaar at 60 St. Mary Way, on Friday, November 11, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, November 12, and Sunday November 13, 2011, from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm LIC#7555
BINGO Renewal –
Darlington Braves Inc., d/b/a Darlington Braves, 92 East Ave., (Sundays 4:00 – 10:00 p.m.) LIC#3078
HOLIDAY LICENSE New –
Kindo, Hamidou d/b/a Kara Wireless, 656 Broadway, LIC#7552
PIGEON LOFT Renewals -
James Luiz, 163 Division St. LIC#3100
VICTUALLING HOUSE New –
Stavros Inc., d/b/a Pizza Queen, 842 Newport Ave. LIC#7584
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Renee Dittell - $3,472.12
Tracey Holmes - $289.61
Ana Miranda - $4,579.25
Carlos Miranda - $2,934.53-$3,541.00
Howard Rosenblatt - $136.08
Diana Todd - $2,517.50
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge seconded Council O’Neill, the meeting is adjourned at 9:15 p.m., in memory of Dr. Paul Healey, a physician in the city of Pawtucket.