April 11, 2012 - Regular City Council Session

 

City Council, April 11, 2012

 

 

A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at 7:10 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. 

 

Present - President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

Absent – Councilor Chadwick.

 

President Moran presides.

 

The reading of the records of March 21, 2012 is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.

 

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Barros, the *Consent Agenda is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.

 

 

 

*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:

 

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A.    Communication from Rhode Island Department of Transportation to the Pawtucket City Council (Pawtucket Bridge #550 Updates for March 18-24 and April 1-7 2012)

 

 

617

B.     Communication from Michael P. Lewis, Director, RI Department of Transportation, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk.  (Pawtucket River Bridge Project Update)

 

 

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C.     Communication from Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket (Various Forms and Statements)

 

 

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D.    Communication from Jeffrey M. Willis, Deputy Director, Coastal Resources Management Council, to the Pawtucket City Council.  (Narrow River Special Area Management Plan – SAMP)

 

 

028

E.     Communication from Patricia A. Roosa, Executive Assistant, Narragansett Town Manager’s Office, to RI City & Town Clerks.  (Resolution Opposing the 2% Increase in Meals and Beverage Tax and Resolution Opposing the Expansion of the Lodging Tax)

 

 

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F.      Communication from Leigh A. Botello, East Greenwich Town Clerk, to RI City & Town Clerks. (Resolutions Supporting S-2489 Sub A regarding Voting Districts and Officials, Opposing H-7617 regarding School Employee Arbitration, Opposing H-7618 and H-7619 regarding Labor Relations Fire Fighters, and Opposing H-7620 relating to Labor Relations Municipal Employee Arbitration)

 

 

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G.    Communication from Jean M. Fecteau, Glocester Town Clerk, to RI City & Town Clerks.  (Resolution in Opposition of H-7617 regarding Binding Arbitration for Teachers and School Employees)

 

 

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H.    Communication from the Exeter-West Greenwich School Committee, to RI City & Town Clerks.  (Resolutions Opposing H-7617 & H-7620 regarding Binding Arbitration, Opposing H-7250 & S-2532 regarding Expired Contract Continuation, and Supporting S-2158, H-7272, and H-7863 regarding Moving the Teacher Layoff Notice Date to June 1, 2012)

 

 

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I.       Communication from the Cumberland School Committee to RI City & Town Clerks.  (Resolution in Support of H-7272 regarding Moving the Teacher Layoff Notice Date to June 1, 2012 and Opposing H-7617 & H-7620 regarding Binding Arbitration for Teachers and School Employees)

 

 

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J.       Communication from Laureen Berglund, North Kingstown School Committee Clerk, to RI City & Town Clerks.  (Resolution in Opposition of H-7617 and H-7620 regarding Binding Arbitration for Teachers and School Employees and in Opposition of H-7250 regarding Mandating Expired Teacher Contracts)

 

 

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K.    Communication from Louise R. Phaneuf, Burrillville Town Clerk, to RI City & Town Clerks.  (Resolution Opposing H-7617, H-7618, H-7619, and H-7620 Relating to Labor and Labor Relations)

 

 

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L.     Communication from the Smithfield School Committee, to RI City & Town Clerks.  (Resolution in Support of S-2158, H-7272, and H-7863 Moving the Teacher Layoff Notice Date to June 1, 2012)

 

 

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M.   Communication from Michael A. Solomon, Providence City Council, to the Pawtucket City Council.  (Requesting Support of Legislation H-7450 Allowing Municipalities to Charge Tax Exempt Entities 25% of their Assessed Value)

 

 

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N.    Communication from Pat Volante, to the Pawtucket City Council.  (Pawtucket Dog Park)

 

 

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624

P.      Communication from David Clemente, Purchasing Agent, to the Pawtucket City Council.  (Emergency Purchase Authorizations August 2011-February 2012)

 

 

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590

Q.    Communication from His Honor Donald R. Grebien, to His Excellency Lincoln D. Chafee, Governor.  (Shared Services)

 

 

616

R.     Communication from Robert W. Burns, Acting Tax Assessor, to Councilor Thomas Hodge and Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council.  (Response – Amaral Revite Tax Treaty – 81 Park Place)

 

 

592

S.      Communication from Michael P. Davolio, AICP, Director, Planning & Redevelopment, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk.  (Response – Amaral Revite Update)

 

 

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U.    Communication from Antonio J. Pires, Director of Administration, to the Honorable David Moran.  (Response – Hazardous Response Team)

 

 

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V.    Communication from William J. Sisson, Fire Chief, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk.  (Response – Hazardous Response Team)

 

 

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W.   Communication from Antonio J. Pires, Director of Administration, to Councilor Albert J. Vitali, Jr.  (Response - Ad Hoc Cemeteries Committee)

 

 

 

X.    Communication from His Honor Donald R. Grebien, to the Pawtucket City Council.  (Pawtucket Police & Fire Pension Plan Report) is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

 

 

623

Y.    Communication from Maria Xiarhos, Personnel Assistant, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council.  (Pay Plan for Teamsters Union Local 251)

 

 

 

Z.     An Ordinance Establishing a Pay Plan for the City of Pawtucket for Local 251 (Teamsters Union) and Repealing Chapter 2975 in its Entirety.  (Effective June 30, 2012) IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

 

 

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AA.   Communication from Maria Xiarhos, Personnel Assistant, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council.  (Pay Plan for Professional/Technical Union Local 3960)

 

 

 

BB.     An Ordinance Establishing a Pay Plan for the City of Pawtucket for Local 3960 (Professional/Technical Union) and Repealing Chapter 2974 in its Entirety.  (Effective June 30, 2012) IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

 

 

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CC.     Communication from Maria Xiarhos, Personnel Assistant, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council.  (Pay Plan for Local 1012)

 

 

 

DD.    An Ordinance Establishing a Pay Plan for the City of Pawtucket for Local 1012 and Repealing Chapter 2976 in its Entirety.  (Effective June 30, 2012) IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

 

 

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TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN.

 

 

 

O.    Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to Mayor Donald R. Grebien.  (Uniform Overtime FY12) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

 

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Donald R. Grebien and Antonio J. Pires, Public Safety Director, asking how Engine 4 was chosen to be taken out of service.  Also, the Council is asking that the Administration reconsider the minimum manning to put Engine 4 back into service. 

 

 

616  T.    Communication from Michael E. Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor, to the Pawtucket City Council.  (Response – Daggett Avenue at Central Avenue “No Turn on Red”) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.

 

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote.

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael E. Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor, requesting that the “No Right Turn on Red” sign on Daggett Avenue at the intersection with Central Avenue be taken down.

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.

 

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Barry, on behalf of Council President Moran, seconded by Councilors Wildenhain and Vitali, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor, regarding the high school transformation plan the school department is now undertaking.   The council understands that this plan may result in some changes to school department collective bargaining agreements.  The council would like a legal opinion on whether they must approve the transformation plan, pursuant to Sec. 2-310 of the City Charter, regarding the approval of collective bargaining agreements.  A copy of this letter is to be sent to Deborah Cylke, Superintendent, Stephen Robinson, Esq., and Allan Tenreiro, School Committee Chair.

 

 

028   Pawtucket City Hall Tower Leaks Investigation Prepared by Robinson Green Beretta Corporation, is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE.

 

 

 

Petition for Tattoo Shop License by Joe Gentile, Tattoo, LLC, 1005 Main Street, Unit 116, Tax Assessor’s Plat 62, Lot 305, LIC#7954, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:

 

Speaking in favor is Joseph Gentile, 165 Goldmine Road, Chepachet, RI, applicant.

 

Mr. Gentile states that he has been licensed to operate professionally since 2005.  He opened up a shop in Cranston in 2010.  This new shop in Pawtucket is not visible from the street.  He does not expect much walk-in traffic.  This will be a one-man shop. 

 

There are no other speakers.  The Public Hearing is closed.

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARROS.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Barros, seconded by Councilor Hodge, this petition for license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

Petition for Tattoo Shop License by Joe Gentile, Tattoo, LLC, 1005 Main Street, Unit 116, Tax Assessor’s Plat 62, Lot 305, LIC#7954

 

 

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.

 

588   RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE SUBMITTED BY GOVERNOR CHAFEE TO ASSIST CITIES AND TOWNS.

 

 

 

 

The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – Councilor O’Neill.

 

588   RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE DECISION BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION TO EXTEND IN-STATE TUITION TO UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS IN RI.

 

 

 

THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS TAKEN UP:

 

RESOLUTION URGING CITY FINANCE OFFICIALS TO WAIVE UP TO $500 IN INTEREST AND PENALTIES FOR BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY THE DETOURING OF TRAFFIC AND CLOSING OF ROADS DURING THE PAWTUCKET RIVER BRIDGE #550 PROJECT.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilor Hodge, this resolution is LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote.

 

 

 

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, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

588   RESOLUTION DEDICATING THE ACTIVITY ROOM IN THE PAWTUCKET PUBLIC LIBRARY AS “THE CAIDIN ROOM” IN HONOR OF SAMUEL AND SELENA CAIDIN.

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.

 

With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vitali introduces the following communication:

 

625   Communication from Antonio J. Pires, Director of Administration, to David P. Moran, President, Pawtucket City Council.  (Response – Hazardous Response Team HRT)

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilors Barry and Wildenhain, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:

 

Communication from Antonio J. Pires, Director of Administration, to David P. Moran, President, Pawtucket City Council.  (Response – Hazardous Response Team HRT)

 

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

 

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, on behalf of Council President Moran, seconded by Councilor Barros, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Fire Chief William Sisson, Battalion Chief John McLaughlin, and Antonio J. Pires, Public Safety Director, regarding the letter from Michael Lewis, Director, RIDOT, which was attached to the HRT letter from Mr. Pires.  Mr. Lewis’ letter describes the emergency response protocols for an accident at the Pawtucket Bridge 55 project.  The council is requesting an assessment of these protocols from Chief Sisson, Batt. Chief McLaughlin and Mr. Pires.  Are they satisfied with them?  If not, what would they recommend?  Who would be the first responders under this plan?

 

 

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, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

588   RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO ACCEPT DELIVERY BY A QUITCLAIM EXECUTORS DEED FROM THE ESTATE OF RICHARD VIENS THE PARCEL KNOWN AS A PORTION OF PLAT 3, LOT 561 ON AMES STREET.

 

 

 

 

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, Barry, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

588   RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF BOND LEGISLATION FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2013 AND 2014.

 

 

 

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 2971 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET REGARDING THE USE OF FUND MONEY FOR DEFICIT REDUCTION IN FISCAL YEAR 2011 (Cemetery Fund)

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

 

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Barry, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael Burns, Traffic Engineer, regarding his January 18, 2012 response to the Council regarding the increasing of the speed limit on the George Bennett Highway by 5 mph, to 30 mph.  The council is requesting an update on his analysis of the accidents and site conditions on the highway, which he stated were necessary to properly evaluate the conditions and provide the council with his thoughts on the matter. 

 

 

028   Communication from Joseph Mikhail owner of Stavros Inc., d/b/a Pizza Queen, 842 Newport Avenue, to Pawtucket City Council. (Requesting the d/b/a name be changed from Pizza Queen to Pizza Reina) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and the name change is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote.

 

 

THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

VICTUALLING HOUSE  First Class – Transfer

 

Pawtucket GR. Restaurant LLC d/b/a Murphy’s Law, (transfer from Maugus Corporation d/b/a Ground Round) 2 George Street, LIC#7943

 

TAVERN First Class –

 

Pawtucket GR. Restaurant LLC d/b/a Murphy’s Law, (transfer from Maugus Corporation d/b/a Ground Round) 2 George Street, LIC#7942

 

POOL TABLE –

 

Pawtucket GR. Restaurant LLC d/b/a Murphy’s Law, (transfer from Maugus Corporation d/b/a Ground Round) 2 George Street, (1)  LIC#7944

 

 

THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:

 

AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES (CLASS A & B) (Selling used automobiles and parts) (Renewals)

 

RZG Inc., d/b/a Tiki’s Auto Sales, 66 Hilton St. LIC#4887 #4891

RZG Inc., d/b/a Tiki’s Auto Sales Annex, 772 Main St. LIC#5071 #5091

 

 

AUTO REPAIR SHOP ONLY (Renewals)

 

* Baptista, Tina d/b/a M & M Auto Repair, 3 Dix St. LIC#2437

1.      No auto body work.

2.      No outside vehicle storage.

3.      No parking along the railroad tracks either on road or on dirt sidewalk.

4.      No auto parts stored outside.

5.      No outside dumpsters.

6.      No unregistered autos parked outside.

7.      No speeding, racing, or testing of vehicles in the area.

8.      Work shall be performed only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

9.      All repair work shall be inside, there will be no repair of vehicles outside in the street or sidewalk.

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARROS.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Barros, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following licenses are LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:

 

AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES (CLASS A & B) (Selling used automobiles and parts) (Renewals)

 

RZG Inc., d/b/a Tiki’s Auto Sales, 66 Hilton St. LIC#4887 #4891

RZG Inc., d/b/a Tiki’s Auto Sales Annex, 772 Main St. LIC#5071 #5091

 

 

 

AUTO REPAIR SHOP ONLY (Renewals)

 

* Baptista, Tina d/b/a M & M Auto Repair, 3 Dix St. LIC#2437

10.  No auto body work.

11.  No outside vehicle storage.

12.  No parking along the railroad tracks either on road or on dirt sidewalk.

13.  No auto parts stored outside.

14.  No outside dumpsters.

15.  No unregistered autos parked outside.

16.  No speeding, racing, or testing of vehicles in the area.

17.  Work shall be performed only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

18.  All repair work shall be inside, there will be no repair of vehicles outside in the street or sidewalk.

 

 

 

*THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

ENTERTAINMENT –

 

Petition of American Cancer Society for a license to conduct a Fundraiser in Pariseau Field, starting on Friday, May 18, 2012, at 4 p.m. and ending Saturday, May 19, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. LIC#8004

 

Petition of Jennifer Harricharan to conduct House of Mood Theater, at 461 Main Street, on Saturday, April 14, 2012, from 7:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., LIC#7932

 

Petition of Holy Family Parish for a license to conduct a Fundraiser at 195 Walcott Street, on Saturday, May 12, 2012, from 9:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. LIC#7976

 

HOLIDAY New –

 

Walker, Luna d/b/a Solie African Mart, 200 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#7956

 

HOLIDAY Renewal –

 

Alves & Sons Bakery LLC d/b/a Central Avenue Bakery, 679 Central Ave.  LIC#3253

Blossoms Design Boutique, Inc., d/b/a Blossoms Design Boutique, 160 Smithfield Ave. LIC#3235

Cibao Supermarket Inc., d/b/a Dominican Supermarket, 341 Weeden St., LIC#6003

Costello, Rickey L. d/b/a Broadway Loan & Jewelry, 720 Broadway, LIC#3176

DaSilva, Humberto P d/b/a  Zaccagnini’s Pastry Shoppe, 546 Smithfield Ave. LIC#3260

Fox Grocery, Inc., d/b/a Fox Grocery, 209 Benefit St. LIC#3256

Gomes, Joao Alves d/b/a Ribatejo Fish Market, 167 Benefit St. LIC#3279

Le, Van & Chu, Bao d/b/a Pawtucket Food Mart, 755 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#4860
Ram Convenience Inc., d/b/a Columbus Mini Mart, 232 Columbus Ave. LIC#6900

 

PEDDLER LICENSE Renewals -

 

Palagi’s 2000, Inc. d/b/a Palagi’s Ice Cream, 55 Bacon St., LIC#4918

DRIVER:        Melendez, Ventura, 67 Pacific Street, Central Falls, RI

PEDDLE:       Ice Cream

LOCATION:  All of Pawtucket

 

SIDEWALKS SIGN PERMIT - New

 

The Samaritans, Inc. d/b/a Forget Me Not Gallery, 67 Park Place, (1) LIC#8005

 

 

 

VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class Transfer –

 

J.G. Inc., d/b/a Ronzio Pizza (transfer from J & B Donuts Inc., d/b/a Ronzio Pizza) 242 Main St. LIC#7985

 

VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class Renewal –

 

Happy Food Production LLC d/b/a Wildflour Barkery Café, 727 East Avenue, LIC#5971

Naty & Kathy Inc., d/b/a La Sorpresa Bakery II, 385 East Ave. LIC#6015

 

VICTUALLING HOUSE 1st Class New –

 

Lemieux, Rhonda d/b/a Diva’s Sweet Treats Cupcakery, 508 Armistice Boulevard, LIC#7991

 

 

AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES (CLASS A & B) (Selling used automobiles and parts) (Renewals)

 

Americar Sales & Collision Center Inc., 626 Main St. LIC#2489 #2490

*Augenti, Charles F. and Turner, Henry d/b/a First Stop Automotive, 624 York Ave. LIC#2393 #2394

1.      No outside repair work.

2.      No auto body painting.

3.      Limit number of automobiles for sale to five (5).

4.      Try to keep vehicles from parking on sidewalk.

5.      No sales after 7:00 p.m. weekdays.

6.      Saturday hours 9:00 a.m. – 12 Noon.

*The Car Store Inc., d/b/a Jimmy’s Suzuki, 1Colfax St. LIC#2347 #2348

1.      No auto body work or painting.

2.      No parking on Selkirk Street.

*Cartex Auto Sales LLC d/b/a Cartex Auto Sales, 540 Weeden St. LIC#7362 #7363

1.      Limit of ten (15) cars to be stored in back on existing paved area.

2.      Limit of five (10) cars parked in front for sales.

3.      No auto body work.

*Coastal Collision, Towing & Auto Sales Inc., d/b/a Coastal Auto Sales, 540 Pawtucket Ave.  LIC#2409 #2410

1.      No more than eight (8) vehicles in the front lot for sale at any given time.

Corey Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Gansett Auto Sales and Parts, 206 Pine St. LIC#2430 #2431

*Courtesy Hyundai, Inc., d/b/a Courtesy Hyundai, 939 Newport Ave. LIC#2669 #2671

1.       Lights on the property will be redirected to not shine on the neighbor’s property.

2.      Intercom system will be used in a way that will not disturb the neighbors and there will be no use of the intercom system on Sundays.

3.      Parking for employees will be on-site only.

4.      Must abide by no-through trucking signs in the area.

5.      No junk cars will be stored on the South Eastern lot.

6.      There will be no test driving on the surrounding side streets in the area.

Crown Collision Center Inc., d/b/a Crown Auto Sales, 180 Broadway LIC#2208 #2209

Darlington Auto Body, Inc., d/b/a Darlington Auto sales and Auto Body, 156 Benefit St. LIC#2293 #2294

Duffy's Auto Sales Inc., d/b/a Duffy’s Auto Sales, 65 Harris St. LIC#2055 #2056

 Eddie’s Auto Sales LLC, d/b/a Eddie’s Auto Sales, 80 Conant St. (front) LIC#2181 #2182

* Ferreira, Albino d/b/a Division Street Auto Sales & Service, 595 Division St. LIC#2300 #2301

1.      All work shall be done inside garage.

2.      No guard dogs.

3.      No body work or painting.

4.      The exhaust is to be vented through the roof.

5.      No sales of auto parts.

* Gonzalez, Mario H d/b/a Liberty Auto Sales and Repair, 192 Pine St. and 62 Church St.  LIC#2482 #2483

1.      No work on vehicles outside of building.

2.      No storage of junk parts and auto related debris except in dumpsters.

Industrial Motors Inc., d/b/a Industrial Motors, 31 Link St. LIC#2089 #2090

*Jack & Son Auto Sales & Service Inc., d/b/a Jack & Son Auto Sales & Service,  1012 Main St. LIC#2342 #2343

1.      Screening to be placed on rear fence and kept completely enclosed.

2.      Sidewalk to be kept clear of debris. 

3.      No cars to be stored in front except when work is completed on them.

4.      No litter, junk or trash to be stored on premises over night.

5.      Autos to be stored in rear of screened area.

Jim’s Auto Sales and Auto Body Works Inc., d/b/a Jim’s Auto Sales and Auto Body Works, 1153 Central Ave.  LIC#2156 #2157

John's Motor Co., Inc., d/b/a John’s Motor, 707 Broadway LIC#2467 #2468

*King’s Service Center Inc., d/b/a King’s Service Center, 231 Japonica St. LIC#5576 #2681

1. No Dumpster pick-up before 7:00 am

2. Designate 2 spots in the parking lot for customer parking.

3. No auto body work of any kind on site.

4. No painting of any vehicles on site.

5. No storage of tires on site, except for fully enclosed storage areas.

6. No more than 12 vehicles in front of bay doors except for a period of 48 hours.

7. All work must done inside building and left inside building for completion.

8. No repair work outside building and no vehicles left outside.

9. Applicants cannot sublet premises nor repair work; only applicant’s mechanics employees to perform repair work on site.

10. Must not store any hazardous materials or oil on site.

11. All oil used on site must be handled in accordance with OSHA regulations.

      Hours of operation are 9:00 am to 6:00 pm – Monday through Friday with ½ days on Saturday.

12. Storage of junk parts – in enclosed area in back only. No outside storage outside of the enclosure.

Mocar Inc., d/b/a Racom Auto Sales, 218 Pine St. LIC#2116 #2117

Perlow, Steven B d/b/a Perlows Auto Sales, 56 Nashua St. LIC#2139 #2140

*Perlow’s Auto Parts Inc., d/b/a Perlows Summit Service, 1028 Main St. LIC#2413 #2414

1.      No auto repair to be conducted outside of building.

2.      No cars stored outside.

3.      No auto body work.

4.      Hours 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday.

*Precision Harley-Davidson Inc., d/b/a Precision Harley Davidson, 269 Armistice Blvd. LIC#2143 #2144

1.      No parking on McHale Court.

*Richmond Motor Sales Inc., d/b/a Richmond Motor Sales, 519 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#7813 #7812

1.      No painting or auto body work.

2.      No parking on Glenwood Avenue.

3.      All work shall be done in building.

4.      No storage of junk cars or parts outside.

STIPULATION PER ZONING BOARD 12/05/2011

1. The business shall not operate after 6:00 p.m.

2. There shall be no music of any kind playing outside.

3. No tow trucks or flat bed trucks shall be parked on the street.

4. Employees parking shall not be permitted on the street.

5. There shall not be any outside repairs; all repairs shall be done inside the facility.

6. There shall be no more than 11 vehicles stored outside the facility.

*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

Smithfield Motor Sales Inc., d/b/a Smithfield Motor Sales, 527 Smithfield Ave. LIC#2165 #2166

Sorensen, Dennis D d/b/a Fairlawn Auto Sales, 526 Weeden St. LIC#2167 #2168

 Steingold Auto Sales Ltd. d/b/a Steingold Volvo, 766 Broadway LIC#2234 #2235

Swedish Motors Ltd., d/b/a Tomasso’s Auto Sales, 729 East Ave. LIC#2073 #2074

*U-Haul Company of Rhode Island Inc., d/b/a U-Haul Center of Pawtucket, 2 Lonsdale Ave. LIC#2387 #2388

1.      Repair of U-Haul Vehicles only.

2.      No auto body work.

3.      No spray painting.

4.      All repair work shall be conducted inside garage area.

5.      No used auto parts or junk shall be stored outside.

6.      Shall adhere to current zoning regulations for landscaping of parking lots.

7.      No auto repair work on Sundays.

United Car Rental Inc., d/b/a United Car Rental, 1562 Newport Ave. LIC#5994 #5997

*Wheels of Freedom Inc., d/b/a Wheels of Freedom, 121 Benefit St. LIC#2316 #2317

1.      Property will be enclosed all around the building.

2.      Vehicle testing on Benefit Street ONLY.

 

 

AUTO REPAIR SHOP & SECOND HAND SHOP CLASS B (Parts Only) (Renewals)

 

B T S Co Inc., d/b/a BTS Tire & Service Store, 580 Pawtucket  Ave. LIC#2463 #2464

Central Auto Radiator Inc., d/b/a Central Auto Radiator, 188 Pine St LIC#2034 #2035

Daniel’s Auto Radiator Works Inc., d/b/a Daniel’s Auto Radiator Works, 669 Roosevelt Ave. LIC#2047 #2048

Division Brakes Inc., d/b/a Division Brakes, 272 Broadway LIC#2264 #2265

George’s Advanced Auto Care LLC d/b/a George’s Advanced Auto Care, 577 Smithfield Ave. LIC#5553 #5554

*Los Rosario Auto Repair, Inc., d/b/a Los Rosario  Auto Repair, 36 Newport Ave. LIC#6032 #6031

1. No more than four (4) cars parked in the back of the building along the tree line.

2. All work must be done inside.

3. No junk parts left outside.

4. No inoperable vehicles used for parts.

*Main Street Auto Repair LLC d/b/a Main Street Repair, 5 Quincy Ave. LIC#2493 #2494

1.  No cars shall be parked on Main Street, Capital Street, or Quincy Avenue.

2. The dumpster shall be moved deep into the yard and be fenced in.

 Melkoun Service Center Inc., d/b/a Melkoun Service Center, 252 Cottage St. LIC#2447 #2448

M & G Auto Body, Inc., d/b/a M & G Auto Body, 519 Broadway, LIC#2495  #2496

Nadeau, Roland & Linda d/b/a Oliver’s Auto Body, 21 Buffum St. LIC#2254 #2255

Pascale Service Corporation d/b/a Pascale Service, 51 Delta Dr. LIC#2133 #2134

Perry, Alan & Keith d/b/a A & E Auto Service, 50 Alden St. LIC#2445 #2446 

*Pinto’s Auto and Truck Repair, LLC d/b/a Pinto’s Truck Repair, 62 Woodlawn Ave. LIC#2402 #2403

1.      No auto body work is allowed on premises.

2.      No outside storage of vehicles or debris.

3.      No selling of vehicles.

4.      All work on vehicles shall be done inside the garage.

* Tony & Sons Auto Service Inc., d/b/a Tony & Sons Auto Service, 551 Central Ave. LIC#2459 #2460

1. There shall be no more than sixteen (16) registered vehicles stored on the premises outside overnight and not more than nineteen (19) registered vehicles during the business hours of operation, including the tow-truck.

2. No business or customer vehicles to be parked on the street.

3. No outside storage of auto or truck parts, except within the fenced enclosure presently located on the lot.

4. Vehicle repairs to be conducted only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

5. No vehicle sales allowed.

Triton Fleet Services, Inc., d/b/a Triton Fleet Services, 350 Walcott St. LIC#5916 #5917

Warren Tire Inc., d/b/a Warren Tire, 420 Broadway LIC#2266 #2267

Yankee Auto Electric Co., Inc., d/b/a Yankee Auto Electric, 156 Division St. LIC#2453 #2454

 

 

SECOND HAND SHOP ONLY (Class A – Used Automobiles Only) (Renewals)

 

Ajax Auto Parts Co., d/b/a Cove Metal Company, 160 Grenville St. LIC#2622

*Caito, Michael J d/b/a Benefit Auto Sales Annex, 795 Broadway, LIC#2551

1.      Cars shall not block or park on sidewalk of McCabe Street.

Dunn, Thomas P d/b/a Independent Auto Sales, 379 Roosevelt Ave. LIC#2519

Perlow, Steven d/b/a Perlow’s Auto Sale Annex, 589 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#2603

Precision Harley-Davidson Inc., d/b/a Precision Triumph, 255 Armistice Blvd. LIC#5126

Sousa’s Auto Sales and Auto Body Inc.,  d/b/a Sousa’s Auto Sales and Auto Body, 1442 Newport Ave. LIC#2573

 

 

SECOND HAND SHOP ONLY (Class B – Used Parts) (Renewals)

 

Lemieux, George A d/b/a G & M Auto Electric Service, 741 Broadway LIC#2617

 

 

AUTO REPAIR SHOP ONLY (Renewals)

 

Audette, Richard L d/b/a A & S Wheel and Brake, 514 Broadway LIC#2019

Bento, Jose S d/b/a Joe's Cedar Street Shell, 71 Cedar  St. LIC#2022

Broadway Tire Inc., d/b/a Broadway Tire, 588 Broadway LIC#2026

Calero, Jeovany & Fuerte, Abel A d/b/a J & J Auto Repair, 511 Broadway LIC#2201

Candeias Auto Service, Inc., d/b/a Candeias Auto Service, 35 Cedar St. LIC#2487

Corey Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Wholesale Muffler, 510 Main St. LIC#2043

* DiFonzo, Richard d/b/a Busy Bee Auto Repair, 611 Weeden St.  LIC#2204

1.      No auto body work.

2.      No auto painting.

D & R Automotives, LLC, d/b/a D & R Automotives, 21 Slade St. LIC#2481

International Auto Repair Inc., d/b/a International Auto Repair, 544 Smithfield Ave. LIC#2091

*Jerry’s Service, Inc., d/b/a Jerry’s Service, 756 East Ave. LIC#2395

1.      No cars parked on sidewalk on East Avenue and Hillside Avenue.

2.      Never more than five (5) cars maximum left overnight; three (3) to be stored inside; two (2) outside.

3.      No car sales.

4.      Tires stored in enclosed area, to be removed every week.

5.      No body work.

6.      All work shall be done inside the building.

7.      Hours of operation shall be Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm; Saturday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.

8.      No cars shall be parked on Hillside Avenue.

Kelley, Raymond d/b/a Kelley's Transmission Center, 446 Central Ave. LIC#2096

Leer’s Auto Body, Inc., 276 Beverage Hill Ave. LIC#2427

Loureiro, Joaquim A d/b/a Loureiro’s Auto Repair, 28 Willard St. LIC#2102

Manny's Service Center, Inc., d/b/a Manny’s Service Center, 645 Armistice Blvd. LIC#2297

*Mike’s Truck and Trailer Repair Inc., d/b/a Mike’s Truck & Trailer Repair, 447 York Ave. LIC#2432

1.      Hours of Operation will be Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Mocar Inc., d/b/a Maaco Auto Painting & Bodyworks, 501  Main St. LIC#2115

Ogni, Arthur d/b/a Art's Sunoco Service, 326 Central Ave. LIC#2129

Paine’s Service Station, LLC d/b/a Paine's Service Station, 344 Armistice Blvd. LIC#2130

Perry’s Automotive LLC d/b/a Perry’s Automotive, 45 Alden St. LIC#2406

* Rojas, Manuel A d/b/a Manny’s Transmission, 1114 Newport Ave. LIC#2438 

1.      No auto parts stored outside the building.

2.      No unregistered autos parked outside building.

3.      Only eight (8) cars allowed on lot and two (2) cars allowed in building.

4.      Hours of operation shall be 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.   M-F; 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Saturdays.

5.      No Sundays.

6.      All repairs inside building.

* Soares Joao d/b/a J.S. Automotive, 27 Centre St. LIC#7099

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.

Standard Auto Body, Inc., d/b/a Standard Auto Body, 379 Roosevelt Ave. LIC#2171

 

 

SECOND HAND SHOP (Class C – Used Miscellaneous Merchandise) (Renewals)

 

 

Byers, Richard d/b/a Dick’s Sport & Hobby Shop, 460 Smithfield Ave. LIC#2510

Carbone, Robert M d/b/a Pawtucket Pawn Brokers, 261 Main St. LIC#2608

*Costello, Rickey L d/b/a Broadway Loan & Jewelry, 720 Broadway, LIC#2631

1. Signage must be approved by the Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement.

2. Parking must be approved by the Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement.

3.  The hours of operation shall be as follows: Open no earlier than 9:00 am  and close no later than 6:00 pm

Fastcash Pawn & Checkcashers, Incorporated, d/b/a Fastcash Pawn & Checkcashers, 846 Newport Ave. LIC#5907

Khaytin, Zelika d/b/a Her She Consignment Boutique, 682 Central Ave. LIC#5537

Kindo, Hamidom d/b/a Kara Wireless, 656 Broadway, LIC#7347

McCarten Violins LLC, d/b/a McCarten Violins, 1005 Main St. LIC#2632

Moskwa, Paul d/b/a American Music Sound and Light, 58 Exchange St. LIC#2555

National Wrecking Co. Inc., d/b/a National Wrecking, 130 Grotto Ave. LIC#2623

*Pacheco III Timothy, d/b/a Central Ave. Antiques, 1041 Central Ave. LIC#2828

 1. No items displayed on sidewalk.

Rhode Island Antiques Company LLC d/b/a Rhode Island Antiques Mall, 345 Fountain St. LIC#2641

 

 

AUTOMOBILE JUNKYARD (Renewals)

 

Ajax Auto Parts Co., d/b/a Cove Metal Company, 160 Grenville St. LIC#2478

National Wrecking Co. Inc., d/b/a National Wrecking, 130 Grotto Ave. LIC#2673

Perlow, Steven B d/b/a A. Adams Auto Parts, 589 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#2477

 

 

WHOLESALE JUNK LICENSES (Renewals)

 

Ajax Auto Parts Co., d/b/a Cove Metal Company, 160 Grenville St. LIC#2635

*Bumper World, Inc., d/b/a Bumper World, 10 Dunnell Lane LIC#6615

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. 

National Wrecking Co. Inc., d/b/a National Wrecking, 130 Grotto Ave. LIC#2640

New England Gold & Silver, LLC, 1571 Newport Ave. LIC#7723

Perlow, Steven B d/b/a A. Adams Auto Parts, 589 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#2636

Sinel, Samuel S & Charles R d/b/a Berger & Company, 126 Front St. LIC#2637

 

 

RETAIL JUNK LICENSE (Renewal)

 

National Wrecking Co., Inc., d/b/a National Wrecking, 130 Grotto Ave. LIC#2634

 

 

 

*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:

 

Joao Carvalho, by Rappoport, DeGiovanni & Caslowitz - $685.00

Anthony Fay, by Charles Vucci - $100,000.00

Margaret Grant, by William Holt, Esq. - $100,000.00

Sandra Harrop - $6,375.00

Theresa Marinelli, by Rob Levine & Associates – No Amount Specified

Lee Quinlan - $715.21

Laura Silva, by Thomas Badway, Esq. – No Amount Specified

David Tomlinson – Pending Estimates

 

 

COUNCILOR BARROS AND COUNCILOR O’NEILL LEAVE THE CHAMBERS AT 8:24 P.M.

 

 

THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS RETURNS THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY:

 

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 Barry, Hodge, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Margo Geoffroy – Accident - Rental Charges & Class Reimbursement - $235.84

 

 

 

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 Barry, Hodge, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Francisco Avelar – $218.77

 

 

 

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 Barry, Hodge, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Christopher O’Neill - $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 Barry, Hodge, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Diana Ramos - $280.28

 

 

 

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 Barry, Hodge, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Rui Tavares - $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 Barry, Hodge, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Judith Depointe – $1,069.12

 

 

 

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 Barry, Hodge, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

 

Debra Wall - $146.00

 

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT AND REFERRED TO THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

Terry Lewandowski by Amica Insurance – Accident $9,773.44

 

 

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:

 

 

Samantha Conroy – Safety Insurance by O’Keefe & Gale Law Offices - $1,540.75

Margaret Sheehy by Massachusetts Homeland Insurance Company - $1,950.08 Revised Claim

 

 

 

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by the entire Council, the meeting is adjourned at 8:28 p.m., in memory of Sgt. Dennis P. Weichel, who gave his life in the service of his country in Afghanistan.

April 11, 2012 - Regular City Council Session
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