City Council, January 25, 2012
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at 7:08 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present - President Moran, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilors Barros and O’Neill.
President Moran presides.
The reading of the records of January 11, 2012, is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilors Chadwick and Tetreault, 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 January 8-14 and January 15-21, 2012) |
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| | B. Communication from Jean M. Fecteau, CMC, Town Clerk, Town of Glocester, to the Pawtucket City Council. (Resolution Amending the Budgeting Process of Prior Year Debt Service in Regional School Districts) |
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| | E. Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Acting Finance Director, to Mayor Donald R. Grebien. (Uniform Overtime FY12) |
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| | F. Communication from Joseph A. Keough, Jr., Esq., to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Communication to the PUC regarding the PWSB Not Instituting a Rate Increase) |
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| | H. Communication from Sean M. Fontes, Executive Counsel, RI Department of Labor and Training, to Michael Davolio, Executive Director, Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency. (Intent to Not Renew Lease for 175 Main Street) |
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| | I. Communication from John Blais, Parks & Recreation Division to the Honorable City Council. (Spring Sports Permit Application Packets) |
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| | L. Communication from His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Response – Assistance to the Collections Division) |
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| ** | M. Communication from Antonio J. Pires, Acting Director of Administration, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Response – EMA Director/Part Time EMA Director) |
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| ** | N. Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to the Pawtucket City Council. (Response – Special Economic Projects Coordinator) |
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| | O. Communication from Michael E. Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor, to the Pawtucket City Council. (Response – George R. Bennett Highway – 30 mph) |
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| | P. Communication from Susan L. Reed, Library Director, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, Requesting to Name the Activity Room off of the Mabel M. Anderson Children’s Library in Honor of Samuel and Selena Caidin, is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE. |
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| | Q. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 410 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, Entitled “Zoning” (Text and Official Zoning Map) Historic District 10 Exchange Court, 39 Lafayette Street, and 14 Perrin Avenue is READ AND ORDERED FILED and A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 8, 2012, WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | R. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 2958 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Amending the 2011 Comprehensive Plan. (226, 234, and 240 East Avenue and 57 Pawtucket Avenue (Assessor’s Parcels 540612, 540252, 540496, 540632) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 8, 2012, WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| ** | TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN. |
| | C. Communication from Antonio J. Pires, Acting Director of Administration, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Human Resources Study and a Fire Efficiency Study) 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 Vitali, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Antonio J. Pires, Acting Director of Administration, to request that when the Human Resources Study and the Fire Efficiency Study are completed that copies of the recommendations are provided to the Council. The entire study is not required.
| | G. Communication from Mayor Donald R. Grebien to Vincent J. Palumbo, P.E., Managing Engineer, RI Department of Transportation. (Project Information Meetings – Construction and Maintenance Agreements for Mineral Spring Avenue 1R Project and the Ten Mile River Bikeway Project) 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 Barry, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael P. Davolio, AEP, Director, Planning & Redevelopment, requesting that all residents within 200 feet of the Ten Mile River Bikeway Project be notified of all public meetings.
| | J. Communication from Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (Response – Temporary Employment Agreement for Richard Kazarian) is READ AND ORDERED FILED. |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR TETREAULT.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Tetreault introduces the following communication:
Upon motion made by Councilor Tetreault, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Communication from Frank J. Milos, Jr. Esq., City Solicitor, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (Exhibit A of Employment Agreement for Richard Kazarian)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Tetreault, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Donald R. Grebien; Antonio J. Pires, Acting Director of Administration; and Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor, requesting to know how many other temporary employment agreements there are, in addition to Richard Kazarian’s. The Council would like to know who they are, and what offices they are working in.
| | K. Communication from Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (Response - Route 95 Pawtucket River Bridge Project – Responsibility for Upkeep of Streets) is READ AND ORDERED FILED. |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilors Chadwick and Barry, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Frank J. Milos, Jr. Esq., City Solicitor, requesting that he provide to the council the information regarding who is responsible for the upkeep of roads and bridges being used as detours during the Pawtucket Bridge #550 Project, in time for the February 8, 2012 meeting, so that a law suit may be filed as soon as possible.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Hodge, Tetreault, and Vitali, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Antonio J. Pires, Acting Director of Administration, asking where the money is coming from to pay the former employees who are coming back to assist the city. It was noted that Ronald L. Wunschel, Cheryl DiGiuseppe and Thomas Willett, were present at the council’s committee meetings earlier in the day.
| | D. Communication from Antonio J. Pires, Acting Director of Administration, to William Sisson, Fire Chief and Paul King, Police Chief. (Uniform Overtime FY12) is READ AND ORDERED FILED. |
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 Councilor Wildenhain, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Antonio J. Pires, Acting Director of Administration, asking what the discussions were and what guidelines are being implemented to bring police and fire uniform overtime under budget.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Barry, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor, asking for a status report on having a Council member be an observer at union contract discussions and negotiations.
THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING AND PETITION FOR LICENSE WERE CONTINUED AT THE MEETING HELD JANUARY 11, 2012, AND ARE AGAIN TAKEN UP:
Petition for Auto Repair Shop and Second Hand Shop Licenses (Class A & B – Selling Used Automobiles & Parts) by Richmond Motor Sales Inc., d/b/a Richmond Motor Sales, (transfer from Lourenco Docouto d/b/a Larry’s Auto Repair), 519 Pawtucket Avenue, Tax Assessor’s Plat 63, lot 717, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically: used automobiles and parts, LIC#7813 #7812
PREVIOUS STIPULATIONS:
STIPULATION PER ZONING BOARD 12/05/2011:
Speaking on behalf of Richmond Motor Sales, Inc. is Betty Ann Palmiscino, 35 Haux Hurst Street, Providence, RI. Also present is Thomas Badway, 1052 North Main Street, Providence, RI.
Ms. Palmiscino states that Richmond Motor Sales agrees to the stipulations.
There are no other speakers.
The Public Hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following license is APPROVED with the following stipulations:
Petition for Auto Repair Shop and Second Hand Shop Licenses (Class A & B – Selling Used Automobiles & Parts) by Richmond Motor Sales Inc., d/b/a Richmond Motor Sales, (transfer from Lourenco Docouto d/b/a Larry’s Auto Repair), 519 Pawtucket Avenue, Tax Assessor’s Plat 63, lot 717, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically: used automobiles and parts, LIC#7813 #7812
STIPULATIONS:
STIPULATION PER ZONING BOARD 12/05/2011:
Communication from His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Pawtucket City Council submitting the following appointment to the Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency, for confirmation:
PAWTUCKET REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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 Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
PAWTUCKET REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Andrew Pieper, 223 Cleveland Street, Pawtucket, RI (To fill the unexpired term of William F. Harty, Jr.) Term expires September 2016.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Barry introduces the following communication:
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Chadwick, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Communication from His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable David Moran, President, Pawtucket City Council. (Take home vehicles)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, 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 when the City Vehicle Study is completed that the results be sent to the Council for review.
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 Barry, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Donald R. Grebien, stating that the Council believes that the Administration should immediately eliminate the taking home of City vehicles by anyone who is not authorized to take them home in the City ordinance on the use of city-owned vehicles.
Communication from His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Pawtucket City Council submitting the following appointment to the Personnel Board, for confirmation:
PERSONNEL BOARD
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 Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
PERSONNEL BOARD
William Munzert, 121 Mt. Vernon Blvd., Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the First Tuesday in January 2017
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vitali, on behalf of Council President Moran, seconded by Councilor Chadwick, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Deborah Cylke, Superintendent of Schools and Alan J. Tenreiro, Chair, Pawtucket School Committee, regarding an article President Moran read concerning the extension of benefits to domestic partners. The Council reminds the school department that the council must approve any change or memorandum of agreement to school employee contracts.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge makes a Point of Personal Privilege, stating for the record that if he had been present at the City Council meeting on January 23, 2012, he would have voted against the Tax Anticipation Notes.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CHADWICK.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Chadwick, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to the Ordinance Committee asking that they review city ordinances regarding the location of detail officers at restaurants and night clubs. Should they be inside or outside the building; inside or out of their cars?
The Clerk is further instructed to contact Peter Kilmartin, Attorney General, asking his opinion on the matter, as well as to contact other cities and towns to find out how they handle this matter.
Communication from His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Pawtucket City Council submitting the following appointment to the Public Library Trustees, for confirmation:
PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES
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 Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Lorrie A. Farrell, 82 Vivian Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in January 2015.
COUNCILOR CHADWICK LEAVES THE CHAMBERS AT 8:02 P.M.
Communication from His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Pawtucket City Council submitting the following reappointment to the Pawtucket Water Supply Board, for confirmation:
PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD
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 Barry, Hodge, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD
William Masuck, 25 Second Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in January 2016
Communication from His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Pawtucket City Council submitting the following reappointment to the Planning Commission, for confirmation:
PLANNING COMMISSION
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 Barry, Hodge, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
PLANNING COMMISSION
Antero L. Martins, 54 Ferncrest Drive, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Tuesday in January 2017
Communication from His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Pawtucket City Council submitting the following reappointment to the Public Library Trustees, for confirmation:
PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES
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 Barry, Hodge, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Heidi Gilkenson, 26 Knowles Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2015.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD JANUARY 11, 2012 AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CREATION OF A FUND BY THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO BUSINESSES THROUGH PERIODS OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP CAUSED BY TRAFFIC DISRUPTIONS DURING ROAD AND BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
COUNCILOR CHADWICK RETURNS TO THE CHAMBERS AT 8:08 P.M.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by the Entire City Council, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to the RI Congressional delegation, forwarding to them a resolution entitled, “RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION TO CREATE A FUND THROUGH THE RHODE ISLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO BUSINESSES IN PAWTUCKET ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY THE PAWTUCKET BRIDGE #550 RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT,” and requesting that they look into creating a similar fund on the Federal level for businesses adversely affected by construction projects on Federal highways.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD JANUARY 11, 2012 AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, 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 Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS WERE APPROVED AT THE MEETING HELD JANUARY 23, 2012, AND ARE NOT TAKEN UP:
THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD JANUARY 11, 2012 AND IS AGAIN LAID ON THE TABLE UNTIL THE FEBRUARY 22, 2012 MEETING ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE 1st Class New –
International Club & Billar d/b/a International Club & Billar, 327 Barton Street, LIC#7795
THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD JANUARY 11, 2012 AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGE:
ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition of MVP Sports Pub and Restaurant LTD for license to conduct a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 233 Newport Avenue, on January 13 and January 28, 2012 from 9:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. 12:00 a.m., LIC#7818
THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSE IS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
POOL TABLE - Renewal -
Corina’s Pub Inc., 584 Smithfield Ave. (2) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#3166
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CHADWICK.
Upon motion made by Councilor Chadwick, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following license is LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:
POOL TABLE - Renewal -
Corina’s Pub Inc., 584 Smithfield Ave. (2) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#3166
*THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition of St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee for a license to conduct a Post Parade Party at Pawtucket Armory Arts Center, on March 3, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. LIC#7825
PEDDLER LICENSES – Renewals
Frank, William d/b/a Candi Plus, 53 Lafayette Street, Pawtucket, RI LIC#4910
DRIVER: William Frank, 53 Lafayette Street, Pawtucket, RI
TO PEDDLE: Balloons & Novelties
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
Larry Klemanchuck d/b/a La’z Lemonade, 102 Sterry Street, Pawtucket, RI LIC#4924
DRIVER: Larry Klemanchuck, 102 Sterry Street, Pawtucket, RI
TO PEDDLE: Ice Cream & Lemonade
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
Palagi’s 2000, Inc. d/b/a Palagi’s Ice Cream, 55 Bacon St., LIC#4918
DRIVER: Arteaga, Alejandro, 237 Suffolk Ave., Pawtucket, RI
PEDDLE: Ice Cream
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
TATTOO Renewal –
Correia, Jesse G., d/b/a Holy Ink, 250 Main Street, LIC#7267
POOL TABLE - Renewals -
Allis Inc., d/b/a Big Al’s Sports Bar, 433 Benefit St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#7789
Carousel Sports Lounge Inc., 507 Armistice Blvd. (3) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#4967
Country Lounge Inc., d/b/a Tommy's Lounge, 99 India St. (2) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#3117
Garrity Pub & Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Corinne’s Banquets, 67 Garrity St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#3171
Greek Island Inc. d/b/a George’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 109 Newport Ave. (2) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#3141
Happy Hour Club, 404 Benefit St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#3121
J.A.R. Beverage Inc., d/b/a Murray's Pub, 1091 Main St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#3138
JK Club LLC d/b/a J K Club, 520 Central Ave. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#4932
K.J. Cummings Inc., d/b/a KC’S Tap, 140 Japonica St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#3160
Lafayette Social Club Inc, 71 Benefit St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#3125
Pawtucket Avenue Greek Social Club, 33 Pawtucket Ave. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#5167
Rock's Bar Incorporated, 451 Prospect St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#3169
S & L Inc., d/b/a Cafe Ordway, 3 Ordway St. (1) Weekdays & Sundays LIC#3130
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Anaya Roque by Farm Family Insurance Company – No Amount Specified
Terry Lewandowski - $5,424.90
Joseph Marques - $1,120.00 Rental Charges
Guilherme Silva, by Travelers Insurance - $3,703.53
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Hodge and Vitali, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Antonio J. Pires, Acting Director of Administration, requesting that he instruct the consultants on the upcoming study of the city hall tower to be brutally honest in their assessment of the tower.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by the Entire City Council, the meeting is adjourned in memory of former Governor J. Joseph Garrahy, Alexander Messier and Stephen Cunha at 8:20 p.m.