City Council, December 11, 2013
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, December 11, 2013, at 8:19 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
Absent – 0.
President Moran presides.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX STABILIZATION FOR MICROFIBERS, INC. FOR THE PROPERTY AT 1 MOSHASSUCK STREET, PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 8:25 P.M.
UPON UNANIMOUS CONSENT OF THE COUNCIL, THE COUNCIL TAKES UP THE FOLLOWING MATTER:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX STABILIZATION FOR MICROFIBERS, INC. FOR THE PROPERTY AT 1 MOSHASSUCK STREET, PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.
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, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
588 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX STABILIZATION FOR MICROFIBERS, INC. FOR THE PROPERTY AT 1 MOSHASSUCK STREET, PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.
UPON UNANIMOUS CONSENT OF THE COUNCIL, THE COUNCIL TAKES UP THE FOLLOWING MATTER:
Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Tax Appeal Settlement with Narragansett Electric Co. – Tax Appeals 2007-2012)
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING MATTER IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – Councilor Barr.
634 Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Tax Appeal Settlement with Narragansett Electric Co. – Tax Appeals 2007-2012)
The reading of the records of November 20, 2013, 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:
| 7 | A. Communication from Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket (Various Forms and Statements) |
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| 061 | B. 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, 2013 through October 31, 2013) |
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| 611 | C. Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to Joanna L’Heureux, Finance Director. (Medical Fund Report as of 9/30/13) |
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| 611 | D. Communication from Joanna L’Heureux, Finance Director, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Fitch’s Bond Rating and Rating Outlook Update) |
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| 590 | E. Communication from His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Fitch’s Bond Rating and Rating Outlook) |
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| 592 | F. Communication from Barney S. Heath, Director, Planning & Redevelopment and Susan A. Mara, Assistant Director, Planning & Redevelopment, to the Pawtucket City Council. (Comprehensive Plan 2016: Neighborhood Outreach) |
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| ** 617 | H. Communication from Phillip Kydd, Deputy Director, Department of Transportation, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (Response – Repair of Division Street Bridge) |
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| ** 613 | I. Communication from Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor, to Council President David P. Moran. (Response – Hiring of Employees) |
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| | J. Communication from Diane Dufresne, Director, Pawtucket Prevention Coalition, to the Pawtucket City Council DARE Committee, requesting $695.00 for a Prescription Drug Collection Bin, IS REFERRED TO THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE/DARE FUND COMMITTEE. |
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| | K. THE FOLLOWING CLAIM IS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS: Robert Miniati - $267.17 |
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| ** | TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN. |
| 028 | G. Communication from Glenn J. Corrente, Director of Public Works, Town of North Providence, to Michelle R. Hardy, CMC, Deputy City Clerk. (Response – Stop Sign at Windmill Street and Toledo Avenue) is READ AND ORDERED FILED. |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RUDD.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Rudd, seconded by Councilor Vitali, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a Communication to Glen Corrente, Director of Public Works, Town of North Providence, requesting an update on the Council’s request for a stop sign at the intersection of Windmill Street and Toledo Avenue.
Communication from His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following appointment to the City Planning Commission for confirmation:
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Steven M. Pedro, 299 Hughes Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861.
Term expires the 1st Monday in January 2016.
(To fill the unexpired term of Joseph Asermely) is READ AND ORDERED FILED
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, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
589 Steven M. Pedro, 299 Hughes Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861.
Term expires the 1st Monday in January 2016. (To fill the unexpired term of Joseph Asermely)
Communication from His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following appointments to the Juvenile Hearing Board for confirmation:
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
Sheyla Montalvo, 85 Beechwood Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term expires the 1st Monday in December, 2016
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
Carol Osso, 1 Kelton Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861.
Term expires the 1st Monday in December, 2016
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
Jorge Tobon, 30 Bloomingdale Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term expires the 1st Monday in December, 2016 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
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, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
589 Sheyla Montalvo, 85 Beechwood Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term expires the 1st Monday in December, 2016
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, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
589 Carol Osso, 1 Kelton Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861.
Term expires the 1st Monday in December, 2016.
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, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
589 Jorge Tobon, 30 Bloomingdale Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term expires the 1st Monday in December, 2016.
UPON UNANIMOUS CONSENT OF THE COUNCIL, THE COUNCIL TAKES UP THE FOLLOWING MATTER:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALES AGREEMENT WITH ROOSEVELT 1135 LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE FIELD PORTION (APPROXIMATELY 1.65 ACRES) OF THE PROPERTY AT 1135 ROOSEVELT AVENUE.
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, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
588 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALES AGREEMENT WITH ROOSEVELT 1135 LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE FIELD PORTION (APPROXIMATELY 1.65 ACRES) OF THE PROPERTY AT 1135 ROOSEVELT AVENUE.
Communication from His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following appointment to the Juvenile Hearing Board for confirmation:
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
Jocelyn Vieira, 703 Mineral Spring Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term expires the 1st Monday in December, 2016 is READ AND ORDERED FILED
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, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
589 Jocelyn Vieira, 703 Mineral Spring Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term expires the 1st Monday in December, 2016
Communication from His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointments to the Juvenile Hearing Board for confirmation:
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
589 David Graham, 194 Pinecrest Drive 864 Central Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861.
Term expires the 1st Monday in December, 2016
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
589 Robert Roy, 33 Langdon Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861.
Term expires the 1st Monday in December, 2016 is READ AND ORDERED FILED
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, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
589 David Graham, 194 Pinecrest Drive 864 Central Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861.
Term expires the 1st Monday in December, 2016
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, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
589 Robert Roy, 33 Langdon Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861.
Term expires the 1st Monday in December, 2016.
609 Communication from Mary C. Hanley, Manager – Right of Way, Verizon, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk, submitting a joint petition for one new joint mid-span pole (p.15 ½) location on Columbia Avenue, is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND IS APPROVED PENDING THE APPROVAL OF THE DIRECTOR OF ZONING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT.
609 Communication from John Castro, Engineering Supervisor, Distribution Design, National Grid, to the Pawtucket City Council, submitting a joint petition for a new pole on Pine Street, is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND IS APPROVED PENDING THE APPROVAL OF THE DIRECTOR OF ZONING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
588 RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING STACIE LYNN VENAGRO FOR BECOMING A TWO-TIME WORLD FITNESS AMERICA CHAMPION IN 2013.
590 Communication from His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Deficit Reduction Plan – Pawtucket School Department) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING MATTER IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
3 FY12 School Department Deficit Reduction Plan.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Mercer and Vitali, the agenda is amended to include the following communication, on a unanimous voice vote:
590 Communication from His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council and the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket School Committee. (Ad Hoc Panel to review School Budget/Operations)
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Mercer and Vitali, 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 and the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket School Committee. (Ad Hoc Panel to review School Budget/Operations)
028 Communication from Judith Ventura Enright, Senior manager, CPA, LGC&D LLP, to David P. Moran, President, Pawtucket City Council. (Delay in FY13 Audit Report) is READ AND ORDERED FILED
COUNCILOR RUDD LEAVES THE CHAMBERS AT 9:10 P.M.
611 Communication from Joanna L’Heureux, Finance Director, to the Pawtucket City Council. (Filing of Extension with Auditor General for FY13 Audit Report) is READ AND ORDERED FILED
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to schedule a Council meeting next week with the Auditors to discuss the delay of the FY 2013 Audit Report.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR TETREAULT
The motion by Councilor Tetreault, seconded by Councilor Vitali to DENY the following resolution is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
023 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY’S AUDITORS, LGC&D LLP, TO DELIVER THE FY13 DRAFT AUDIT TO THE MAYOR ON THE CITY COUNCIL’S BEHALF.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
588 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING CITIES AND TOWNS TO DOUBLE THE FINES FOR VIOLATIONS OF TRAFFIC LAWS IN HIGHLY TRAFFICKED ZONES.
COUNCILOR MERCER LEAVES AT 9:17 P.M.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
588 RESOLUTION IN AMENDMENT OF THE RESOLUTION ENTITLED “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN EQUIPMENT LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND RELATED INSTRUMENTS, FUNDING OF THE FY2013 LEASE/PURCHASE EQUIPMENT LIST PLUS RELATED EXPENSES, AS AMENDED” (Dump Truck)
COUNCILOR MERCER RETURNS AT 9:19 P.M.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
033 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ABATEMENT OF TAXES ON AUTOMOBILES, REAL ESTATE, AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $318,125.23 FOR APRIL, MAY AND JUNE, 2013.
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 Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Veronica Rodriguez - $158.43
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 Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Henry Williams - $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 Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Selinah Ayayi - $375.00
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 Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Crystal Convey - $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 Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Claire Flynn - $194.21
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 Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Mark Hawkins - $493.76
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 Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Joe Webster - $250.85
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 Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Steve Martins - $158.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE COMMITTEE RESCINDS THE PAYMENT OF $662.50 ON THE FOLLOWING CLAIM, WHICH WAS APPROVED ON NOVEMBER 6, 2013 AND THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church - $1,325.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT/RHODE ISLAND INTERLOCAL TRUST FOR FURTHER REVIEW, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Mindred Perez by Christopher Fay, Esq. – No Amount Specified
Catrina Gweama by Bernard P. Healy, Esq. - $20,000.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS POSTPONED, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Linesh Perry - $350.00
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 Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Christine Littlejohn - $2,980.88/$3,100.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE MOTION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY, CLAIMANT TO CONTACT THE PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD, IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Jacqueline Miranda-Richardson by Insurance Recovery Legal Associates LLC - $4,427.16
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Mercer, the meeting is adjourned at 9:26 p.m.