City Council, May 23, 2012
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at 7:10 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present - President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
Absent – 0.
President Moran presides.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCE 2012-2013.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 8:49 P.M.
The reading of the records of May 9, 2012 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 Rhode Island Department of Transportation to the Pawtucket City Council (Pawtucket Bridge #550 Updates for May 6-12, and May 13-19, 2012) |
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| | B. Communication from Leigh Botello, East Greenwich Town Clerk, to RI City and Town Clerks. (Resolution in Support of S2928 regarding Taxation of Farm, Forest and Open Space) |
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| | C. Communication from Leigh Botello, East Greenwich Town Clerk, to RI City and Town Clerks. (Proclamation Supporting Brain Tumor Awareness Month) |
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| | D. Communication from Susan A. Whitney, Executive Director, Slater Mill, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (Pawtucket Visitors Center) |
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| | E. Communication from Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Resignation – John Asermely, Board of Appeals) |
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| | F. Communication from Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to Governor Lincoln D. Chafee. (Lease with the Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency for the Department of Labor and Training) |
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| | G. Communication from Michael P. Lewis, Director, RI Department of Transportation, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Response - Maintenance of Detour Roads for the Pawtucket Bridge #550 Project) |
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| | H. Communication from John N. Blais, Recreation Director, to Presidents of Sports Leagues and Athletic Directors. (Response – Parking-Related Safety Issues at Slater Memorial Park) |
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| ** | I. Communication from William Sisson, Fire Chief, to Councilor Thomas E. Hodge. (Response – Mutual Aid for Attleboro Dye Works, Seekonk, MA) |
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| | J. Communication from Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor, to David P. Moran, President, Pawtucket City Council. (Housing Court Ordinance Amendment) |
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| | K. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances of the city of Pawtucket, 1996, Entitled “Courts” (Housing Court Jurisdiction) IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE. |
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| | M. Communication from Susan L. Reed, Library Director, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, requesting to lease the East Wing of the Sayles Basement to the Elizabeth J. Johnson Pawtucket History Research Center, IS REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE. |
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| | N. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 88 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, 1996, Entitled “Salaries and Compensation” (Boards and Commissions) IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. |
** TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN.
L. Charter Review Commission Report 2010 IS REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR TETREAULT.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Tetreault introduces the following communication:
Charter Review Proposed Changes to Section 7-102 (8) and Section 7-102 (9)
Upon motion made by Councilor Tetreault, seconded by Councilor Barros, the following is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION:
Charter Review Proposed Changes to Section 7-102 (8) and Section 7-102 (9)
Petition of Pawtucket Taco LLC d/b/a Taco Bell, 7 Newport Avenue, for a 24 Hour Victualling House License, to operate a Victualling House the additional hours between 2 a.m. to 3 a.m., on Friday’s and Saturday’s which is scheduled for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is David Collins, Pawtucket Taco, LLC, 23 Danielson Pike, Scituate, RI.
Councilor O’Neill tells Mr. Collins that he does not want the site to become a hangout late at night.
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 is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition of Pawtucket Taco LLC d/b/a Taco Bell, 7 Newport Avenue, for a 24 Hour Victualling House License, to operate a Victualling House the additional hours between 2 a.m. to 3 a.m., on Friday’s and Saturday’s
Communication from His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following appointment as a member of the Board of Appeals for Confirmation:
BOARD OF APPEALS
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.
BOARD OF APPEALS
Robert F. Raimbeault, Jr., 273 Kenyon Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. Term to Expire the 1st Tuesday in January, 2017. (To fill the unexpired term of John Asermely)
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENT IS RATIFIED 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 ordinance is read for the SECOND time 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 ordinance is read for the SECOND time 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 ordinance is read for the SECOND time 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 ordinance is read for the SECOND time 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 ordinance is read for the SECOND time 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 ORDINANCE IS TAKEN UP:
CAPITAL BUDGET ORDINANCE 2012-2013
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR TETREAULT.
Upon motion made by Councilor Tetreault, seconded by Councilors Barry and Chadwick, the following ordinance is LAID ON THE TABLE on a unanimous voice vote:
CAPITAL BUDGET ORDINANCE 2012-2013
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 Councilors Chadwick and O’Neill, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the City Council. (Kellaway Building Lease)
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 Councilors Chadwick and O’Neill, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the City Council. (Economic Development Director)
THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO THE ORDINANCE ENTITLED IS TAKEN UP:
Amend the following in the Capital Improvement Program Table:
| Project Num | Department Request | Approved – Nov. 10, 2009 Referendum | November 2012 Referendum (FY 14 and 15) | November 2014 Referendum (FY 16 and 17) | November 2014 Referendum (FY 18) | ||||||||
| 2011-2013 (FY 11 and 12) | Capital Budget/ 1st Program Yr 2013-2014 (FY 14) | 2nd Program Yr 2014-2015 (FY 15) | 3rd Program Yr 2015-2016 (FY 16) | 4th Program Yr 2016-2017 (FY 17) | 5th Program Yr 2017-2018 (FY 18) | ||||||||
| | SCHOOL DEPARTMENT | | | 2,500,000 | | 2,500,000 | | | | | | | |
| PS-01 | Building Improvements | 1,500,000 | A |
| B |
| B | 1,500,000 | B | 1,500,000 | B | 1,500,000 | B |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Wildenhain, Barros, and O’Neill, the following amendment to the “CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ORDINANCE 2013-2017” is LAID ON THE TABLE:
Amend the following in the Capital Improvement Program Table:
| Project Num | Department Request | Approved – Nov. 10, 2009 Referendum | November 2012 Referendum (FY 14 and 15) | November 2014 Referendum (FY 16 and 17) | November 2014 Referendum (FY 18) | ||||||||
| 2011-2013 (FY 11 and 12) | Capital Budget/ 1st Program Yr 2013-2014 (FY 14) | 2nd Program Yr 2014-2015 (FY 15) | 3rd Program Yr 2015-2016 (FY 16) | 4th Program Yr 2016-2017 (FY 17) | 5th Program Yr 2017-2018 (FY 18) | ||||||||
| | SCHOOL DEPARTMENT | | | 2,500,000 | | 2,500,000 | | | | | | | |
| PS-01 | Building Improvements | 1,500,000 | A |
| B |
| B | 1,500,000 | B | 1,500,000 | B | 1,500,000 | B |
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS TAKEN UP:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ORDINANCE 2013-2017.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Barros and Vitali, the following ordinance is LAID ON THE TABLE:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ORDINANCE 2013-2017.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS TAKEN UP:
ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCE 2012-2013
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Barros and Vitali, the following ordinance is LAID ON THE TABLE:
ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCE 2012-2013
THE FOLLOWING LICENSES WERE LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETINGS HELD APRIL 11, 25, AND MAY 9, 2012 AND ARE AGAIN 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
*THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition of Colombian American Cultural Society Inc. for a license to conduct a Festival in Slater Mill, 67 Roosevelt Avenue (Parking Lot), closing a portion of Roosevelt Avenue from City Hall to Main Street, on Sunday, July 22, 2012 from 12:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., LIC#8200
Petition of Precision Harley Davidson Inc., for a license to conduct “Super Saturdays of Summer”, at parking lot of 269 Armistice Blvd., on Saturdays from June 2, 2012 to September 29, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. LIC#8199
Petition of Roast House Restaurant and Pub, 176 Columbus Avenue, for a license to conduct fundraiser and to have Karaoke/DJ, on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm LIC#8202
Petition of St. Anthony’s Church Holy Spirit Society, 32 Lawn Avenue, for a license to conduct a Festival, (indoors & outdoors) – live music, Feast at 27 Forest Avenue on Friday, June 1, and Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 7:00 p.m., to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday, June 3, 2012 from 6:00 p.m., to 10:00 pm., LIC#8183
HOLIDAY LICENSE New –
Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., d/b/a Dollar Tree #4965, 700 Central Avenue, LIC#8182
INTELLIGENCE OFFICE Renewal -
Debbie’s Staffing Services Inc., d/b/a Debbie’s Staffing Services, 60 Delta Drive, LIC#3295
Labor Ready Northeast Inc., d/b/a Labor Ready, 200 Main St. LIC#3293
VICTUALLING HOUSE 1st Class
Great Taste Inc., d/b/a Great Taste (transfer from Chen, He d/b/a Great Taste Chinese Take Out) 856 Newport Avenue, LIC#8179
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE (CLASS A & B) (Selling used automobiles and parts) Renewal -
*Vitali, Marcus d/b/a Car Pros Auto Sales and Service, 1588 Newport Ave. LIC#7658 #7659
AUTO REPAIR SHOP & SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES CLASS B (Parts Only) Renewals -
*Bein, Yohannes d/b/a New Millennium Express, 75 Goff Ave. LIC#2383 #2384
Guckin, Jeff d/b/a Mobicare, 350 Cottage St. LIC#2309 #2310
SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE (Class C – Used Miscellaneous Merchandise) – Renewal
Fortune, Marie d/b/a Fortune Fashions, 130 Broad St. LIC#2626
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Mary Glaude - $408.25
Wallace Martin - $210.00
Kevin Ridolfi - $133.55
Donald Sabourin, by Craig Johns, Esq. - $90,000,000
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Barry, the meeting is adjourned at 9:29 p.m.