Pawtucket City Council
May 22, 2013
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at 7:48 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilor Rudd.
President Moran presides.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO OPEN PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE FOLLOWING, WHICH ARE CONTINUED UNTIL JUNE 19, 2013, AT 7:00 P.M.:
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)
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)
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 7:50 P.M.
The reading of the records of May 8, 2013 is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Barry, 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 5-11 and May 12-18, 2013) |
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| | B. Communication from Rhode Island Department of Transportation to the Pawtucket City Council. (Shift of Southbound Traffic to New Structure at Pawtucket River Bridge) |
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| | C. Communication from Debra A. Todd, North Smithfield Town Clerk, to Rhode Island City and Town Clerks. (Resolution Regarding Authorization of Bus Monitors) |
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| | D. Communication from Lynn M. Hawkins, Exeter Town Clerk, to Rhode Island City and Town Clerks. (Resolution Opposing H5953 and S0815 regarding Renewable Energy Facilities) |
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| ** | E. Communication from Joanna L’Heureux, Finance Director, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Moody’s Bond Rating Update) |
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| | F. Communication from David Clemente, Purchasing Agent, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Emergency Purchase Orders for April, 2013) |
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| | G. Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Economic Development in Conjunction with the Pawtucket Foundation and Business/Communications Liaison) |
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| | H. Communication from Barney S. Heath, Director, Planning & Redevelopment, to Councilor David P. Moran, Council President. (Blackstone Valley Bikeway Segment 3A from Pawtucket Town Landing through Downtown Pawtucket to Exchange Street) IS REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE. |
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| | J. Communication from Joanna L’Heureux, Director of Finance, to Council President David Moran, Requesting a Police and Fire Investment Portfolio Change regarding the Rebecco Sage, Hedge Fund) IS REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. |
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| | K. Communication from Claire A. Laird, Personnel Aide, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Amendment to the Pay Plan Ordinance 2997 –Reclassify Clerk III Highway from R32 to R36) |
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| | L. 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. (Reclassify Clerk III Highway from R32 to R36) – IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. |
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| | M. Communication from Joe Casali Engineering, Inc. on behalf of their client Dr. Pablo Rodriguez, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Petition for a Parking Plan to Use 21 Parking Spaces on City Property for a Proposed Medical Building at 21 Division Street) IS REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE. |
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| | N. THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS: Riyanne Heeks, Granddaughter of Diane Heeks by Robert Goldberg, Esq. - $100,000 Kimberly Fletcher - $650.00/$1098.21 Greg Jillson - $2,558.72 Beatrice Silva - $401.52/$440.83 Jonathan Thompson - $400.00/$600.00 |
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| | I. Communication from Aaron Hertzberg, Executive Director, Pawtucket Foundation, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, Requesting Review of Peddler’s Ordinance Regarding Food Trucks, is taken up. |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.
Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REFERRED TO BOTH THE LICENSE COMMITTEE AND THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Aaron Hertzberg, Executive Director, Pawtucket Foundation, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, Requesting Review of Peddler’s Ordinance Regarding Food Trucks.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following appointment as a member of the Board of Canvassers, for confirmation:
BOARD OF CANVASSERS
Term expires the First Monday in March, 2019 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, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
BOARD OF CANVASSERS
Robert Castle, 191 Clews Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861.
Term expires the First Monday in March, 2019
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.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS TAKEN UP:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDS UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following resolution is POSTPONED UNTIL JUNE 5, 2013, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDS UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
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.
The following ordinance is read for the SECOND time and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Hodge, Mercer, Tetreault, and Vitali.
NOES – Councilors Barry and Wildenhain.
The following ordinance is read for the SECOND time and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, 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, Hodge, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS TAKEN UP:
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)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following ordinance is POSTPONED UNTIL JUNE 19, 2013, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
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)
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS TAKEN UP:
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)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following ordinance is POSTPONED UNTIL JUNE 19, 2013, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
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)
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, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
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)
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, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 2951 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET (Retirement Benefits for Police and Fire Chiefs)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilors Barry and Vitali, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The City Council shall hold a Public Hearing on the School Street Pier Project.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilor Barros, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Lance A. Hill, Director of Public Works and Antonio J. Pires, Director of Administration, requesting that the Graffiti Task Force be reinstituted.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the meeting is adjourned at 8:32 p.m.