Pawtucket City Council
May 8, 2013
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at 8:44 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilor Hodge.
President Moran presides.
UPON UNANIMOUS CONSENT OF THE COUNCIL, THE FOLLOWING MATTER IS TAKEN UP AT THIS TIME:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO EXEMPT FROM TAXATION ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY AND THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 43 HUMBOLDT AVENUE OWNED BY BANDA NOVA ALIANCA STO. ANTONIO DE PAWTUCKET, INC., A RHODE ISLAND 501(c)3 NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, BEGINNING WITH TAXES DUE IN JULY 2013
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
UPON UNANIMOUS CONSENT OF THE COUNCIL, THE FOLLOWING MATTER IS TAKEN UP AT THIS TIME:
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Pawtucket City Council submitting the following reappointment to the Personnel Board, for confirmation:
PERSONNEL 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, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
PERSONNEL BOARD
Kenneth F. Riley, 61 Dagget Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in January 2018.
UPON UNANIMOUS CONSENT OF THE COUNCIL, THE FOLLOWING MATTER IS TAKEN UP AT THIS TIME:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING” (Text and official Maps – Overlay Historic District – 43 Armistice Blvd., 585 Daggett Avenue, and 59 Mulberry Street)
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, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING” (Text and official Maps – Overlay Historic District – 43 Armistice Blvd., 585 Daggett Avenue, and 59 Mulberry Street)
THE COUNCIL RECESSES AT 8:50 P.M. TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING” (Text and official Maps – Table of Use Regulations – Allowance of Similar Uses)
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 9:16 P.M.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES AT 9:16 P.M. TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING” (Text and official Maps – Overlay Historic District – 43 Armistice Blvd., 585 Daggett Avenue, and 59 Mulberry Street)
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 9:17 P.M.
The reading of the records of April 16, 2013 and April 24, 2013 is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Tetreault, 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 April 21-27, April 28-May 4, 2013) |
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| | B. Communication from Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket (Various Forms and Statements) |
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| | C. Communication from Amy Rose Weinreich, Charlestown Town Clerk, to RI City and Town Clerks (Resolution Opposing Contract Continuation Legislation) |
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| | D. Communication from David Clemente, Purchasing Agent, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Emergency Purchase Order for the Month of March 2013) |
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| | E. 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 March 31, 2013) |
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| | F. Communication from Joanna L’Heureux, Director of Finance, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Audit Management Letter) |
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| | G. Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to Mayor Donald R. Grebien. (Uniform Overtime FY13) |
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| | H. Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to Joanna L’Heureux, Finance Director. (Medical Fund Report) |
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| | I. Communication from Lance Hill, PE, Director of Public Works, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (Update regarding Refuse/Recycling Collection) |
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| ** | J. Communication from Angelo Calcagni, Operations Manager, Waste Haulers, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (Response - Operations of the Transfer Station) |
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| | K. Communication from Shaun R. Logue, Director of Zoning & Code Enforcement, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Response - Waste Haulers, LLC – Blackstone Valley Transfer Station, 240 Grotto Avenue) |
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| | L. Communication from Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor, to Councilor Timothy P. Rudd, Jr. (Response – Transfer Station – Police Report regarding Waste Oil) |
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| ** | M. Communication from Barney S. Heath, Director, Planning & Redevelopment, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (Response – CDBG Expenditure Report) |
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| | N. Communication from David Clemente, Purchasing Agent, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Response – Security of the data in the IT Department) |
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| | O. Communication from Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor, to David P. Moran, President, Pawtucket City Council (Construction and Maintenance Agreement Barton Street Short-Term Improvements Contract) IS REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS/CEMETERY COMMITTEE. |
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| | P. Communication from Lance Hill, PE, Director of Public Works, to Richard Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (Request for funding of Repairs to Fence at Oak Grove Cemetery, Finials at Mineral Spring Avenue Cemetery, Equipment for Cemeteries, Landscaping Service for Cemeteries) IS REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS/CEMETERY COMMITTEE. |
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| | Q. AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING” (1101 Newport Avenue AP12 L738) IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND A PUBLIC HEARING IS SET FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2013 AT 7:00 P.M. |
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| | R. AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2958 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET RHODE ISLAND, AMENDING THE 2011 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (1101 Newport Avenue, AP12 L738) IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND A PUBLIC HEARING IS SET FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2013 AT 7:00 P.M. |
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| | S. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 2951 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET (Retirement Benefits for Police and Fire Chiefs) IS LAID ON THE TABLE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. |
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| | T. AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 63 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “PERSONNEL POLICIES” (Retirement Benefits for Police and Fire Chiefs) IS LAID ON THE TABLE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. |
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| | U. Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Overview of the Annual Operating Budget Ordinance 2013-2014) |
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| | V. ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCE 2013-2014 – IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO FINANCE COMMITTEE AND A PUBLIC HEARING IS SET FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2013 AT 7:00 P.M. |
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| | W. CAPITAL BUDGET ORDINANCE 2013-2014 – IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND A PUBLIC HEARING IS SET FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2013 AT 7:00 P.M. |
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| | X. THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS: Carolyn Harris - $257.50 Sergio Gomes by Richard C. Tallo, Esq. - $100,00.00 Manuel and Maria Janelas - $2,650.00/$2,900.00 Steve Labao on behalf of Christian Brethren of Pawtucket - $2,409.09 Joe Mendes by Travelers Insurance - $1,072.25 WB & Q, LLC – One Fifty Main Inc. - $2,449.51 |
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| ** | TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN. |
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION IS READ AND ORDERED FILED AND UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, THE MOTION TO DECLINE THE FOLLOWING DONATION TO THE CITY IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, 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 Mercer, Vitali, and Rudd, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to the RI Office of Veterans Affairs and the RI National Guard, asking if they have ground penetrating radar that the City could use to locate veterans’ gravestones in the two city-owned cemeteries.
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, 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, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS TAKEN UP:
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, AND DETERMINING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council and upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, Councilor Wildenhain introduces the following amendment:
Amend the title as follows:
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, AND DETERMINING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following amendment is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Amend the title as follows:
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, AND DETERMINING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED, AS AMENDED, ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
, AND DETERMINING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AS AMENDED.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS TAKEN UP:
RESOLUTION SELECTING LGC&D, TO PREPARE THE AUDIT FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2013, 2014, 2015, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $141,000 AND TO PREPARE THE AUDIT FOR THE PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD FOR FISCAL YEARS 2013, 2014, AND 2015, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $21,000, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE RHODE ISLAND AUDITOR GENERAL.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council and upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, Councilor Barry introduces the following amendment:
Amend the following:
RESOLUTION SELECTING LGC&D, TO PREPARE THE AUDIT FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2013, 2014, 2015, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $141,000 AND TO PREPARE THE AUDIT FOR THE PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD FOR FISCAL YEARS 2013, 2014, AND 2015, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $21,000 AND SCHOOL DEPARTMENT UNIFORM CHART OF ACCOUNTS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $16,500, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE RHODE ISLAND AUDITOR GENERAL.
WHEREAS, LGC & D, Certified Public Accountants and Business Advisors, of 10 Weybossett Street, Suite 700, Providence, RI, be and is hereby further selected subject to Rhode Island Auditor General Approval to make a financial audit of the records of the School Department Uniform Chart of Accounts for the fiscal years 2012-2013; 2013-2014; and 2014-2015, for a sum not to exceed $5,000 for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2013; for a sum not to exceed $5,500 for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2014; and for a sum not to exceed $6,000 for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2015, according to the specifications as outlined in the MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR AUDIT OF CITIES AND TOWNS OF RI, and Chapter 45-10 of the General Laws of the State of Rhode Island entitled “Auditing of Municipal Accounts and Installation of Accounting Systems,” and in conformance with the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A 128 and A 133.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Barros, the following amendment is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Amend the following:
RESOLUTION SELECTING LGC&D, TO PREPARE THE AUDIT FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2013, 2014, 2015, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $141,000 AND TO PREPARE THE AUDIT FOR THE PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD FOR FISCAL YEARS 2013, 2014, AND 2015, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $21,000 AND SCHOOL DEPARTMENT UNIFORM CHART OF ACCOUNTS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $16,500, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE RHODE ISLAND AUDITOR GENERAL.
WHEREAS, LGC & D, Certified Public Accountants and Business Advisors, of 10 Weybossett Street, Suite 700, Providence, RI, be and is hereby further selected subject to Rhode Island Auditor General Approval to make a financial audit of the records of the School Department Uniform Chart of Accounts for the fiscal years 2012-2013; 2013-2014; and 2014-2015, for a sum not to exceed $5,000 for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2013; for a sum not to exceed $5,500 for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2014; and for a sum not to exceed $6,000 for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2015, according to the specifications as outlined in the MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR AUDIT OF CITIES AND TOWNS OF RI, and Chapter 45-10 of the General Laws of the State of Rhode Island entitled “Auditing of Municipal Accounts and Installation of Accounting Systems,” and in conformance with the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A 128 and A 133.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED, AS AMENDED, ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, 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 Barros, Barry, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Mercer introduces the following resolution:
RESOLUTION URGING THE APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED AFFILIATION AND PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF RHODE ISLAND AND CARE NEW ENGLAND HEATH SYSTEM.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.
Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Barros, the following resolution is POSTPONED UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
RESOLUTION URGING THE APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED AFFILIATION AND PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF RHODE ISLAND AND CARE NEW ENGLAND HEATH SYSTEM.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS TAKEN UP:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING” (Text and official Maps – Table of Use Regulations – Allowance of Similar Uses)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Barry introduces the following amendment:
Amend to read as follows:
Where a use is not specifically listed in the Table of Use Regulations such use shall be permitted if both the Director of the Division of Zoning and Code Enforcement and the Director of Planning and Redevelopment or their appointed designees, after consultation with the district city councilor, mutually determine that the use can be classified in a substantially similar use category that is listed and allowed elsewhere in the applicable zoning district. The Director of Zoning shall make the finding that the proposed use is substantially similar to an existing allowed use based on the following criteria:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following amendment is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Amend to read as follows:
Where a use is not specifically listed in the Table of Use Regulations such use shall be permitted if both the Director of the Division of Zoning and Code Enforcement and the Director of Planning and Redevelopment or their appointed designees, after consultation with the district city councilor, mutually determine that the use can be classified in a substantially similar use category that is listed and allowed elsewhere in the applicable zoning district. The Director of Zoning shall make the finding that the proposed use is substantially similar to an existing allowed use based on the following criteria:
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, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING” (Text and official Maps – Table of Use Regulations – Allowance of Similar Uses), AS AMENDED.
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, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2998 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET FOR LOCAL 3960. (Eliminating Manager of Information Systems and Information Systems Support Coordinator and Creating Certified Computer Repair Technician)
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, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Joseph Mendes -$1,000.00
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, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Joseph Mendes by Travelers Insurance - $72.25
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, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
National Grid - $1,500.00
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, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Milena Ortiz - $147.00
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, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Edgar Sanchez - $230.75
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, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Mary Danave - $425.00
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, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Carrie Pettigrew – $2,000.00 (Landscaping)
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS CONDITIONALLY APPROVED PENDING APPROVAL BY THE TRUST AND/OR MEDICARE, ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Frances Slade - $392.00
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:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Sylvia Reyes parent of Daniel Reyes by Peter Cerilli, Esq. – No Amount Specified
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT FOR FURTHER REVIEW, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Paul Wiafe - $1,937.71/$2,475.84
Joseph Carpintero – by Matthew Durfee, Esq. - $2,750,000.00
Donald Ramsey by Harry Hoopis, Esq. - $100,000.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE REPAIRS ON THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Gregory Medeiros – Pending Estimates
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITES, THERE IS NO ACTION TAKEN ON THE FOLLOWING CLAIM, AS IT HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN PER THE APPLICANT, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Paul and Pauline Tougas – No Amount Specified
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Barros, the meeting is adjourned at 9:51 p.m., in memory of Abel Mingola.