City Council, October 9, 2013
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, October 09, 2013, at 7:33 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 THE FOLLOWING:
A PRE-COUNCIL SESSION WITH PAUL KING, CHIEF OF POLICE AND DAVID CLEMENTE, PURCHASING DIRECTOR, REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF POLICE VEHICLES USED IN UNDERCOVER WORK.
A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX STABILIZATION FOR RIOVIEW GROUP LLC FOR THE PROPERTY AT 21 DIVISION STREET, PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 8:12 P.M.
UPON UNANIMOUS CONSENT OF THE COUNCIL, THE COUNCIL TAKES UP THE FOLLOWING AT THIS TIME:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX STABILIZATION FOR RIOVIEW GROUP LLC FOR THE PROPERTY AT 21 DIVISION STREET, PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE 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, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – Councilor Barry.
The reading of the records of September 25, 2013, is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Tetreault, the *Consent Agenda is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.
*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
| | A. Communication from Antonio J. Pires, Director of Administration/Public Safety, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (Pre-Council – Purchase of Police Department Vehicles for Undercover Work) |
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| | B. Communication from Rhode Island Department of Transportation to the Pawtucket City Council (Pawtucket Bridge #550 Updates for September 22-28, 2013 and September 29-October 12, 2013) |
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| | C. Communication from Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket (Various Forms and Statements) |
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| | D. Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to Mayor Donald R. Grebien. (Uniform Overtime FY14 - September) |
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| | E. Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to Mayor Donald R. Grebien. (Uniform Overtime FY14 – October) |
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| | F. Communication from Robert Burns, Tax Assessor and Barney S. Heath, Director, Planning & Redevelopment, to David P. Moran, President, Pawtucket City Council. (Annual Report for 2012 Tax Stabilization Agreements) |
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| ** | G. Communication from Michael E. Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor, to the Pawtucket City Council. (Response – Hunts Avenue at Perrin Avenue “Multi-Way Stop Controls”) |
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| | H. Communication from Paul King, Chief of Police, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (Response – Speeding on Sayles Avenue) |
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| ** | J. Communication from Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor, to Councilor Terrence E. Mercer. (Response – RFP Process – Refuse and Recycling Contract) |
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| | K. Communication from Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor, to Council President David Moran. (Response – David Clemente, Purchasing Director) |
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| | L. Communication from Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor, to Councilor Timothy P. Rudd, Jr. (Response – Tactical Team Mutual Aid Agreement) |
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| | M. Communication from John Martins, Owner/President, Courtesy Hyundai, to Council President David P. Moran. (Relocation of Hyundai Facility in the City of Pawtucket) IS REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE. |
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| | N. Communication from Barney S. Heath, Director, Planning & Redevelopment, to David P. Moran, City Council President. (Potential Acquisition of Field at 1135 Roosevelt Avenue) IS REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE. |
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| | O. THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS: Nicole Faria - $108.53 Gina Freitas - $85.97/$180.40 St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church - $1,325.00/$1,409.00 |
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| ** | TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA, FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN. |
| | I. Communication from Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor, to Councilor John J. Barry, III. (Response – Liability for Recycling Trucks) is READ AND ORDERED FILED. |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilors Barry and Mercer, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor, Lance A. Hill, Director of Public Works, and MTG Disposal, requesting that they attend a Pre-Council Session on October 23, 2013, to discuss potential city liability for an accident that involves a recycling truck going the wrong way on a one-way street.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilors Barry and Barros, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Deborah Cylke, Superintendent of Schools, requesting that she provide them with the following information:
· Which schools currently have cameras pointing at the door where people get buzzed in to the school?
· Are they all functioning properly?
· How often are the cameras tested?
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, on behalf of Council President Moran, seconded by Councilor Barros, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Joanna L’Heureux, Finance Director, requesting that she provide them with the specific job responsibilities for each of the two director of constituent services and communications positions. The council also would like a copy of the written job description for the director of constituent services and communications position.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, on behalf of Council President Moran, seconded by Councilor Barry, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Deborah Cylke, Superintendent of Schools, with copies going to Alan Tenreiro, School Committee Chairman, Jean Friend, Principal, Flora S. Curtis Elementary School, Jill Wild, President of the Curtis School PTO, and Mayor Donald R. Grebien, requesting information on whether there is a policy governing all school playgrounds. Is it the same for all playgrounds or are there different policies for each playground? For example, are they all open the same hours? What are the hours? Are they all locked at night? Is there a policy for allowing public use (other than students) of the playgrounds? If there are written policies, please send a copy of the policies to the council. Also, the council would also like you to send them a list of all schools that have playgrounds.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR TETREAULT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Tetreault, on behalf of Council President Moran, seconded by Councilor Barry, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, regarding concerns expressed at the October 3 community meeting about vandalism at the Curtis School playground. The council would like to know how he plans to respond to these concerns.
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.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Hodge and Rudd, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Deborah Cylke, Superintendent of Schools, asking if all the restrooms at the Agnes Little Elementary School are fully handicapped accessible. This request is a result of a resident telling Councilor Barry that a student with disabilities could not use the restrooms at the school.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE MOTION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, and Vitali.
NOES - Councilor Wildenhain.
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 TETREAULT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Tetreault, seconded by Councilor Vitali, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to John Blais, Director of Parks and Recreation, regarding the ongoing Halloween Land festival in Slater Park. The council would like to know:
· Where does the money go that is collected from admissions to the event?
· How did the Halloween Land event come to be?
· What is the permitting process for the event?
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, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Tammy Danielson - $554.00
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, Rudd, 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 RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Rebecca Levine - $242.72
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 RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Linda Hazard - $2,393.80/$2,456.88
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 RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Joseph Jerominek – Pending Estimates
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 RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND SR CORPORATION / PIHL, A JOINT VENTURE, IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – Councilor Hodge.
Providence Yarn Co./MTA Realty - $411.22
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, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Dolores Deal – $4,860.56
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:
Meaghan Williams by Liberty Mutual – Pending Estimates
Gail Renaud by Heath S. Comley, Esq. – No Amount Specified
Sherry Ambers by Orabona Law Offices, P.C. - $1,000,000.00
Paul Conti by Stephen Breggia, Breggia Law Firm – No Amount Specified
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:
Cynthia Hughes by Amica Insurance - $2,130.20
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by the entire city council, the meeting is adjourned at 9:13 p.m., in memory of Marie A. Lagesse.