Pawtucket City Council
June 5, 2013
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at 7:50 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilor Barros.
President Moran presides.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:
AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCE 2013-2014.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 7:51 P.M.
The reading of the records of May 22, 2013 and May 29, 2013 is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilors Mercer and Wildenhain, the *Consent Agenda is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
| | A. Communication from Rhode Island Department of Transportation to the Pawtucket City Council. (Pawtucket Bridge #550 Updates for May 19-25 and May 26 – June 1, 2013) |
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| | B. Communication from Francis P. DiGregorio, Common Cause, RI, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (Ethics Resolution) |
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| | C. Communication from Cheryl Fernstrom, Jamestown Town Clerk, to RI City and Town Clerks. (Resolution regarding Code of Ethics) |
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| | D. Communication from Peggy Long, CMC, Scituate Town Clerk, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (Resolution in Opposition to H6099 Creating Ocean State Regional Water Authority) |
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| | E. Communication from Susan M. Flynn, CMC, South Kingstown Deputy Town Clerk, to RI City and Town Clerks. (Resolution in Support to H5935 and S836 – Municipal Streetlight Investment Act) |
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| | F. Communication from Jeannette Alyward, North Kingstown Town Clerk, to RI City and Town Clerks. (Resolution in Opposition of H5953 and S0815 Regarding Renewable Energy) |
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| | G. Communication from Lance Hill, PE, Director of Public Works, to Richard Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (DPW Contact Information for Sanitation Issues) |
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| | H. Communication from Joanna L’Heureux, Director of Finance, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Statement of Estimated, Realized, and Unrealized Revenues for the fiscal period July 1, 2012 through April 30, 2013) |
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| | I. Communication from Chief Paul King, Pawtucket Police Department, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (East Coast Recovery – 531 Main Street) |
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| | J. Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to Rosemary Booth Gallogly, Director of Revenue, RI Department of Revenue. (No Need for Tax Anticipation Note) |
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| | K. Communication from John N. Blais, Recreation Director, to Representative Mary Messier. (Thanking Her for Legislative Grant – Project Renew Program) |
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| | L. Communication from Barney S. Heath, Director, Planning & Redevelopment, to the Pawtucket City Council. (Public Meetings – Pawtucket/Central Falls Commuter Rail Station 6/13/13 and River Corridor Development Plan 6/17/13) |
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| | N. Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Mobile Food Trucks) IS REFERRED TO THE LICENSE COMMITTEE AND THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE. |
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| | O. THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS: Richard Benoit - $757.55/$762.97 Steven Wierzbicki, by Travelers Insurance Co. - $4,217.58 |
| | M. Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to Alan Tenreiro, Chair of the Pawtucket School Committee and School Committee Members. (Emergency Purchases/Ceiling Repairs) is READ AND ORDERED FILED. |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilors Barry and Wildenhain, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Donald R. Grebien and David Clemente, Purchasing Agent, asking that they look into creating savings through efficiencies of scale by buying in bulk for City and Schools supplies together.
THE FOLLOWING REAPPOINTMENT BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT MORAN TO THE ARTS PANEL REVIEW COMMITTEE IS CONFIRMED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE FOLLOWING REAPPOINTMENT BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT MORAN OF A CITY COUNCIL MEMBER TO SERVE ON THE ARTS PANEL REVIEW COMMITTEE IS CONFIRMED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following appointment by Council President Moran as a member of the Riverfront Commission, pending confirmation from Mayor Donald R. Grebien
RIVERFRONT COMMISSION
The following reappointment is APPROVED pending confirmation by Mayor Donald R. Grebien on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
RIVERFRONT COMMISSION
Ann McCarthy, 15 Belgrade Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861.
Term expires the first Monday in June, 2016
Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment by Council President Moran as a member of the Riverfront Commission, pending confirmation from Mayor Donald R. Grebien
RIVERFRONT COMMISSION
The following reappointment is APPROVED pending confirmation by Mayor Donald R. Grebien on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
RIVERFRONT COMMISSION
Miriam Plitt, 44 Cooke Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term expires the first Monday in June, 2016
Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment by Council President Moran as a member of the Riverfront Commission, pending confirmation from Mayor Donald R. Grebien
RIVERFRONT COMMISSION
The following reappointment is APPROVED pending confirmation by Mayor Donald R. Grebien on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
RIVERFRONT COMMISSION
John J. Barry, III, 118 Division Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term expires the first Monday in June, 2016
THE FOLLOWING IS TAKEN UP:
ELECTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER TO SERVE ON THE RIVERFRONT COMMISSION. Term expires first Monday in June 2014.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR TETREAULT.
Upon motion made by Councilor Tetreault, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the name of Council President Moran is placed in nomination to be the Council member to serve on the Riverfront Commission. Term expires the first Monday in June 2014.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Mercer, the nominations are closed, on a unanimous voice vote.
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Riverfront Commission, for confirmation:
RIVERFRONT 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, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
RIVERFRONT COMMISSION
Pamela Hughes, 10 Exchange Court, Unit 301, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term expires the first Monday in June, 2016
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Riverfront Commission, for confirmation:
RIVERFRONT 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, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
RIVERFRONT COMMISSION
Jim Hoyt, One Moeller Place, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term expires the first Monday in June, 2016
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Riverfront Commission, for confirmation:
RIVERFRONT 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, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
RIVERFRONT COMMISSION
Joel Tirrell, 249 Taft Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term expires the first Monday in June, 2016
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Riverfront Commission, for confirmation:
RIVERFRONT 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, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
RIVERFRONT COMMISSION
Nathan A. Watson, 17 Blaisdell Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term expires the first Monday in June, 2016
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Parks Commission, for confirmation:
PARKS 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, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
PARKS COMMISSION
Fred Kent, 42 Greeley Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861.
Term expires the first Monday in August, 2016.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION, WHICH WAS POSTPONED AT THE MEETING HELD MAY 22, 2013, IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, 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 Councilors Rudd and Tetreault, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Barney S. Heath, Director, Planning & Redevelopment, requesting that CDBG funds for the Woodlawn Community Center be held up until a location for the Senegalese school is found. If they cannot return to the WCC, some of the funds should be used to pay rent for the school at a new location.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RUDD.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Rudd, seconded by Councilor Barry, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Barney S. Heath, Director, Planning & Redevelopment, requesting that when HUD approves the CDBG application, a listing of all approved projects be provided to the Council. Also, the Council is requesting a quarterly status report on the approved Neighborhood Improvement Projects.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS/CEMETERIES COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RUDD.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Rudd, seconded by Councilors Tetreault and Vitali, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Lance A. Hill, Director of Public Works, requested that he resume sending Councilor Rudd the daily reports on the transfer station, which the Councilor states he has not received for awhile.
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The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS TAKEN UP:
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF S-0337 AND H-5498, WHICH WOULD PLACE A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT BEFORE THE VOTERS TO RESTORE THE FULL JURISDICTION OF THE ETHICS COMMISSION OVER THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.
Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilors Barry and Hodge, the following resolution is POSTPONED INDEFINITELY on a unanimous voice vote:
The following ordinance is read for the SECOND time and PASSED, AS AMENDED, on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, 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 Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, 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 Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, 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 Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE, WITH THE RECOMMENDATION TO BE POSTPONED INDEFINITELY:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF SECTION 88 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “SALARIES AND COMPENSATION” (CERTAIN MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR TETREAULT.
The motion made by Councilor Tetreault, seconded by Councilor Barry, to DENY the following ordinance is APPROVED on a roll vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors 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 Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 3002 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET (SETTING COMPENSATION FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET IN FISCAL YEAR 2014)
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 Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
WB&Q, LLC – One Fifty Main Inc. - $2,449.51
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 Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Carolyn Harris - $257.50
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 Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Kimberly Fletcher - $650.00
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 Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Steve Labao on behalf of Christian Brethren of Pawtucket - $1,250.00
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 Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Jonathan Thomson - $400.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE POSTPONED, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Greg Jillson - $2,558.72
Beatrice Silva – $401.52/$440.83
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 Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Manuel and Maria Janelas - $2,650.00/$2,900.00
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 Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Sergio Gomes by Richard C. Tallo, Esq. - $100,000.00
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 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT, IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
Riyanne Heeks granddaughter of Diane Heeks by Robert Goldberg, Esq. – $100,000.00
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the meeting is adjourned at 9:10 p.m. in memory of Joan Madden.