City Council, January 9, 2013
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at 7:30 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 THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO ENTER INTO A SEVEN-YEAR REAL ESTATE TAX STABILIZATION AGREEMENT WITH HOPE ARTISTE VILLAGE PROPRIETOR, LLC FOR A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1005 MAIN STREET, PAWTUCKET, RI, ALSO KNOWN AS BUILDING NO. 2 ON PLAT 62, LOT 305.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 7:35P.M.
The reading of the records of December 14, 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:
| | A. Communication from Rhode Island Department of Transportation to the Pawtucket City Council (Pawtucket Bridge #550 Updates for December 16-22, 2012, December 23-29, 2012, and December 30-January 5, 2013) |
| | |
| | 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, 2012 through November 30, 2012) |
| | |
| | C. Communication from Joanna L’Heureux, Finance Director, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (FY2012 Audited Financial Statements - Extension) |
| | |
| ** | E. Communication from Joanna L’Heureux, Finance Director, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Correspondence from Councilor Tetreault on October Status Report) |
| | |
| | F. Communication from Maia Thurlow Small to the Honorable Mayor Donald R. Grebien. (Resignation from the Riverfront Commission) |
| | |
| | G. Communication from Richard Kazarian to the Honorable Mayor Donald R. Grebien. (Resignation from the Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency) |
| | |
| ** | H. Communication from Charlotte M. Tavares, Chairperson, Board of Canvassers, to Mayor Donald R. Grebien. (Response – Election Issues) |
| | |
| | I. Communication from Michael F. Horan, Esq. representing 560 Mineral Spring Avenue Associates, LLC and DIBCO, LLC, to the Honorable City Council, requesting the Zone of AP51, Lots 235 and 236 be changed from a MO Zone to the Mill Building Reuse District. |
| | |
| | J. AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING” Text and Official Maps - Mill Building Reuse District (560 Mineral Spring Avenue) is LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE. |
| | |
| | K. AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE XV OF CHAPTER 363 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “TAXATION.” (Exemption for Property in Historic Zones) is LAID ON THE TABLE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE |
| | |
| | M. Communication from Joanna L’Heureux, Finance Director, to the Pawtucket City Council (Response – Communications with Rosemary Booth Gallogly and Department of Revenue) |
| | |
| ** | N. Communication from Lance Hill, PE, Director, Department of Public Works, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk (Response – Broadway Re-paving) |
| | |
| | O. Communication from Antonio J. Pires, Director of Administration, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk (Response – Special Economic Projects Coordinator Position) |
| | |
| | P. Communication from Barney S. Heath, Director, Department of Planning and Redevelopment, to the City Council Members (Upcoming Public Meetings) |
| | |
| | Q. Communication from Barney S. Heath, Director, Department of Planning and Redevelopment, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk (Request to Solicit RFP’s for Sale, Lease and Management of Downtown Parking Garage and School Administration Parking Lot) is REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE |
| | |
| ** | TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN. |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Rudd, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, regarding the appointment of a new Charter Review Commission (CRC). Councilor Hodge noted that the City Charter calls for a new commission in 2015, with subsequent CRC’s appointed every four years. The Council wants to know what the purpose is for creating a new CRC at this time. Specifically, what issues need to be addressed at this time, which cannot wait until 2015.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilors Barros and Rudd, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Police Chief King regarding the purchase of radar speed display units for the City. Councilor Wildenhain noted that he spoke with Traffic Engineer Michael Burns, who told him that the police department in Cranston was able to get grants to help pay the cost of these devices. The Council requested that Sgt. Clary work with Mr. Burns to get similar grants for the purchase of this equipment for use at trouble spots in Pawtucket.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RUDD.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Rudd, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Lance A. Hill, Director of Public Works,
requesting that monthly reports of all inspections conducted at the transfer station be sent to the Council. In the report, the Council would like the dates and times of the inspections, along with the name of the supervisors conducting the inspections and analyses of their observations. The Council is concerned especially about end of day trash removal, resident interactions with staff and all tipping fees that are associated with private company dumping that is to be collected by the City.
Communication from His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Pawtucket City Council submitting the following appointment to the Juvenile Hearing Board, for confirmation:
JUVENILE HEARING 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 Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
Christina Bento, 159 Francis Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in December 2015
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following communication:
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, withdrawing the appointment of Christopher O’Neill to the Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION IS TAKEN UP AND WITHDRAWN FROM CONSIDERATION:
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
Communication from His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Pawtucket City Council submitting the following appointment to the Riverfront Commission, for confirmation:
RIVERFRONT COMMISSION
Joel Tirrell, 249 Taft Street, Pawtucket, RI. To commence in January 2013 and to fill the unexpired term of Mia Small. Term expires June 2013 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.
RIVERFRONT COMMISSION
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.
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, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Barry introduces the following communication:
Communication from His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, regarding the Tax Stabilization Agreement for the Pawtucket Armory at 172 Exchange Street.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:
Communication from His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, regarding the Tax Stabilization Agreement for the Pawtucket Armory at 172 Exchange Street.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION SUBMITTED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL IS TAKEN UP:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO ENTER INTO A SEVEN-YEAR REAL ESTATE TAX STABILIZATION AGREEMENT WITH HOPE ARTISTE VILLAGE PROPRIETOR, LLC FOR A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1005 MAIN STREET, PAWTUCKET, RI, ALSO KNOWN AS BUILDING NO. 2 ON PLAT 62, LOT 305.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Barros, the following resolution is REFERRED BACK TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE on a unanimous voice vote:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO ENTER INTO A SEVEN-YEAR REAL ESTATE TAX STABILIZATION AGREEMENT WITH HOPE ARTISTE VILLAGE PROPRIETOR, LLC FOR A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1005 MAIN STREET, PAWTUCKET, RI, ALSO KNOWN AS BUILDING NO. 2 ON PLAT 62, LOT 305.
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.
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.
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, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF WATER REVENUE BONDS AND NOTES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM.
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, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2997 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET FOR LOCAL 1012. (Create: Driver/Laborer/Operator at R36 and Eliminate: Laborer II at R10, Cyclonator Operator at R28, Sewer & Refuse Laborer at R12, and Park & Recreation Attendant at R12)
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Jennifer Rider - $1,019.87 - $1,555.01
Thomas McAndrew, Esq. - $306.76
PRESIDENT MORAN SUBMITS FOR THE RECORD THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
| CITY COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES 2013-2015 | |||
| | |||
| ANIMAL CONTROL | ORDINANCE | ||
| | | | |
| Chair | Mark J. Wildenhain | Chair | Thomas E. Hodge |
| | Terrence Mercer | | Terrence Mercer |
| | Jean Philippe Barros | | Albert Vitali, Jr. |
| | | | |
| CITY PROPERTY | PUBLIC WORKS/CEMETERY | ||
| | | | |
| Chair | Lorenzo Tetreault | Chair | Jean Philippe Barros |
| | John J. Barry, III | | John J. Barry, III |
| | Mark J. Wildenhain | | Timothy Rudd |
| | | | |
| CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS | RECREATION | ||
| | | | |
| Chair | Albert J. Vitali, Jr. | Chair | Albert J. Vitali, Jr. |
| | Thomas E. Hodge | | John J. Barry, III |
| | Timothy Rudd | | Terrence Mercer |
| | | | |
| FINANCE | SNOW REMOVAL | ||
| | | | |
| Chair | John J. Barry, III | Chair | Jean Philippe Barros |
| | Lorenzo C. Tetreault | | Terrence Mercer |
| | Mark J. Wildenhain | | Lorenzo C. Tetreault |
| | | | |
| LICENSE | SUBSTANCE ABUSE/DARE | ||
| | | | |
| Chair | Albert Vitali, Jr. | Chair | Jean Philippe Barros |
| | Thomas E. Hodge | | Timothy Rudd |
| | Timothy Rudd | | Mark J. Wildenhain |
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, Councilor Barros, the meeting is adjourned at 8:26 p.m.