City Council, October 24, 2012
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at 7:02 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilor Hodge.
President Moran presides.
The reading of the records of October 10, 2012 and October 15, 2012 is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Clemente, 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 October 7-13 and October 14-20, 2012) |
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| | B. Communication from State Planning Council, Statewide Planning Program to Cities and Towns. (Public Hearing Notice 11/27/2012 – Proposed Statewide Long Range Surface Transportation Plan, Transportation 2035) |
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| ** | C. Communication from Joanna L’Heureux, Finance Director, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Statement of Estimated Realized and Unrealized Revenues for the Fiscal Period July 1, 2012 through September 30, 2012) |
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| | D. Communication from Antonio J. Pires, Director of Administration, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Fire Recruitment) |
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| | E. Communication from Antonio J. Pires, Director of Public Safety, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Police Recruitment) |
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| | F. Communication from His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Confirmation on the Appointment of Albert J. Vitali, Jr. as a member of the Riverfront Commission) |
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| | G. Communication from His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Response – RIPEC Study and Consolidation of Departments) |
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| ** | J. Communication from His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Response – Replacement of Worn Flags) |
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| ** | L. Communication from Michael E. Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor, to the Pawtucket City Council. (Response – Traffic Accidents on Perrin Avenue between Robinson Avenue and Carter Avenue) |
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| | M. Communication from Captain Michael Newman, Pawtucket Police Department, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (Response – Amanda’s Kitchen Dumpster Pick-up) |
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| ** | N. Communication from Chief Paul King, Pawtucket Police Department, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Response – Organizational Chart) |
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| | O. Communication from Barney S. Heath, Director, Planning and Redevelopment, to Council President David P. Moran. (Request to prepare a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 45 Division Street Site) IS REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE. |
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| | P. Communication from Barney S. Heath, Director, Planning and Redevelopment, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Request for grant for Fish Ladder Installation Project) IS REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | Q. Communication from Robert W. Burns, Acting Tax Assessor, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Tax Abatements for January, February and March, 2012 - $82,059.01) |
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| | R. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ABATEMENT OF TAXES ON MOTOR VEHICLES, REAL ESTATE AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH, 2012 IN THE SUM OF $82,0559.01 - IS REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. |
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| | S. Communication from Robert W. Burns, Acting Tax Assessor, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Tax Abatements for April, May and June 2012 - $64,489.04) |
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| | T. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ABATEMENT OF TAXES ON MOTOR VEHICLES, REAL ESTATE AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR APRIL, MAY, AND JUNE 2012 IN THE SUM OF $64,489.04 – IS REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. |
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| ** | U. RESOLUTION TO PLACE ON THE NOVEMBER 4, 2014 BALLOT AN AMENDMENT TO THE PAWTUCKET HOME RULE CHARTER (Four Year Terms for Mayor, Council, and School Committee and Setting Term Limits) IS REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE. |
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| | V. AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING.” (TEXT AND OFFICIAL ZONING MAP) Removal From Historic District – 75 Park Place IS LAID ON THE TABLE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND A PUBLIC HEARING IS SET FOR NOVEMBER 7, 2012 |
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| ** | TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN. |
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| | H. Communication from David Clemente, Purchasing Agent, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Response – RFP and Addendums for the Privatization of Trash) 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 Chadwick, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to David Clemente, Purchasing Agent, asking that he send the draft contract for the privatization of trash with MTG Disposal to the City Council prior to this contract being signed by the Mayor.
| | I. Communication from His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Response – Resolution regarding Privatization of Trash Collection Services) is READ AND ORDERED FILED. |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR O’NEILL.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor O’Neill introduces the following communication:
Upon motion made by Councilor O’Neill, seconded by Councilor Barros, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Communication from His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Financial Issues regarding the Privatization of Trash)
| | K. Communication from Lance Hill, P.E., Director of Public Works, to Richard Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (Transfer Station Update) is READ AND ORDERED FILED. |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR TETREAULT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Tetreault, seconded by Councilor Vitali, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Lance Hill, PE, Director of Public Works, and Joanna L’Heureux, Finance Director, asking if the City has received the host fees and the commitment fees from the transfer station vendor and if so, why are they not in the status of appropriations through September, 2012.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Wildenhain introduces the following petition:
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor O’Neill, the following petition is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Petition from neighbors regarding loitering, drinking outside, trash, fighting, and crime in the vicinity of Boulevard Banquet Hall at 510 Armistice Boulevard.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor O’Neill, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is requested to send a communication to Major Bruce Moreau, Pawtucket Police Department, forwarding to him a copy of the above petition and asking for a copy of the directive sent to the officers to check on the Boulevard Banquet Hall.
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 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 how much the City has paid on the Laprade Case so far and will the City appeal. If so, how much does he estimate the appeal will cost? Also, can in-house counsel do the appeal to save money?
Petition for a Second Hand Shop License (Class C – used miscellaneous merchandise) by JM Holding LLC d/b/a Better than New Consignments, 855 Newport Avenue, Tax Assessors Plat 17, Lot 251, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used collectibles, furnishings, clothing, etc. LIC#8488, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is applicant, June Ferreira, PO Box 403, Swansea, MA 02777.
Ms. Ferreira states that the hours of operation are going to be Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
She will have nothing out on the sidewalk and all sales will be inside. They have 12-13 parking spaces and no employees.
There are no other speakers. The Public Hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilors Barros and Chadwick, the following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for a Second Hand Shop License (Class C – used miscellaneous merchandise) by JM Holding LLC d/b/a Better than New Consignments, 855 Newport Avenue, Tax Assessors Plat 17, Lot 251, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used collectibles, furnishings, clothing, etc. LIC#8488
THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE AND PUBLIC HEARING WERE LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD OCTOBER 10, 2012, AND ARE AGAIN TAKEN UP:
Petition for a Second Hand Shop License (Class C – used miscellaneous merchandise) by BJN, LLC d/b/a BJN, 146 Broad Street, Tax Assessors Plat 44, Lot 591, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used general merchandise etc. LIC#8477
Speaking in favor are applicants, Sahonny Nunez and Altabeiry Jorge, 1327 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI.
Ms. Nunez states that this will be the first time they will be operating a pawn shop. They will have two employees. They have their bond and insurance. They have camera and alarm systems in place. They will have off-street parking only. There will be nothing on the sidewalk.
The hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
There are no other speakers. The Public Hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CHADWICK.
Upon motion made by Councilor Chadwick, seconded by Councilors Vitali and Wildenhain, the following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for a Second Hand Shop License (Class C – used miscellaneous merchandise) by BJN, LLC d/b/a BJN, 146 Broad Street, Tax Assessors Plat 44, Lot 591, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used general merchandise etc. LIC#8477
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CHADWICK.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Chadwick, seconded by Councilor Barros, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Barney S. Heath, Director, Planning & Redevelopment, asking for an update on the Mineral Spring Avenue project.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CHADWICK.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Chadwick, seconded by Councilors Barros and Vitali, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Lance Hill, PE, Director of Public Works; Antonio J. Pires, Director of Administration; and Mayor Donald R. Grebien, asking what the status is of the new road into the transfer station.
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, 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, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilor Barry, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael E. Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor, asking if he has received the results from the State on the diagonal parking on Armistice Boulevard and Newport Avenue.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilor Barry, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael E. Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor, asking that the one-hour parking signs on Armistice Boulevard and Newport Avenue be extended to 7 days per week.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS RETURNED BY THE LICENSE COMMITTEE AND IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTERS 1 AND 260 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “GENERAL PROVISIONS” AND “LICENSING,” RESPECTIVELY. (License Approval and Adjudication by Board of License Commissioners)
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, Barry, Chadwick, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 388 OF THE PAWTUCKET CODE OF ORDINANCES, 1996, ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.” (No Parking Signs on the Easterly Side of Camac Street)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors O’Neill and Chadwick, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Kenneth McGill, Registrar, Board of Canvassers, asking that he call the Senior Center to ask if they could provide transportation to the polls on November 6th for the residents of Towers East and any other housing complexes for our elderly or handicapped residents, which used to be polling places, where residents would need transportation to new polling locations.
THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE Transfer First Class –
Duffin’s Pub Inc., d/b/a Duffin’s Pub, 215 Division Street, LIC#8497
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilor O’Neill, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to John Blais, Recreation Manager, asking why the lights at the dog park in Slater Park have not been turned on.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilor Barry, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to John Blais, Recreation Manager, asking what the status is of the netting to stop the soccer balls from going over the fence at the McKinnon/Alves Soccer Complex near McAloon Street.
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 Chadwick, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Normand Lamoureux, Public Works Operations Managers, and Lance Hill, PE, Director of Public Works, regarding Mill Street in the area behind Corinne’s. The Council is asking who is responsible to clean the brush and grass and trim the shrubs. If the City is responsible, the Council wants them to do this clean-up and if the State is responsible, the Council wants them to have the State do it.
*THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition of Irish Social Club of RI, for a license to conduct a Jazz Trio, at 89 Pawtucket Avenue, on Saturday, October 27, 2012, from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. LIC#8507
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Verizon – No amount specified
Emily Perez, by Jennifer Sylvia, Esq. – No amount specified
Dina Saoud, by Jeffrey Brids, Esq. – No amount specified
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Vitali, the meeting is adjourned at 8:04 p.m.