City Council, June 25, 2014
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at 8:03 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 reading of the records of June 11, 2014, is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Mercer, the *Consent Agenda is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.
*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
| | A. Resolution from the Town of Barrington to all RI Cities and Towns in Support of Funding for FY15 to Sustain the Municipal Road and Bridge Revolving Fund. |
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| | B. Communication from Julie A. Coelho, CMC, Warren Town Clerk, to RI City and Town Clerks. (Resolution in Support of Funding for FY15 to Sustain the Municipal Road and Bridge Revolving Fund) |
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| | C. 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, 2013 through May 31, 2014) |
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| | D. Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to Mayor Donald R. Grebien. (Uniform Overtime FY14) |
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| | E. Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Appointment of Beth Roberge to the Pawtucket Housing Authority – Term Expires July, 2019) |
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| | F. Communication from Lance Hill, PE, Director of Public Works, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (Pawtucket Summer/Fall Repaving – Revolving Bridge and Loan Fund) |
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| ** | G. Communication from Lance Hill, PE, Director of Public Works, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (Proposed Slater Park Pavilion Construction Update) |
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| ** | H. Communication from Susan Mara, Assistant Director, Planning & Redevelopment, to John Blais, Recreation Manager. (Certificate of Appropriateness from Historic District Commission regarding the Slater Park Proposed Pavilion) |
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| ** | I. Communication from Shaun R. Logue, Director, Zoning and Code Enforcement, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (Response – Yard Sale Signs) |
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| | J. Communication from Patricia DiCenso, Interim Superintendent, Pawtucket School Department, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (Response – Flea Infestation at Cunningham School) |
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| | L. Communication from Paul King, Chief of Police, to Council President David Moran. (Response – Speeding on Pinecrest Drive) |
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| ** | M. Communication from Paul King, Chief of Police, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Response – Panhandlers at Mineral Spring Avenue/Smithfield Avenue) |
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| | N. Communication from Diana Liss, Chief Financial Officer, Pawtucket School Department to Michelle R. Hardy, Deputy city Council (Appointment of Elizabeth Fasteson, Jenks/JMW Principal to the City Arts Panel Review Committee) |
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| | O. Communication from Robert W. Burns, Tax Assessor, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Tax Abatements for January, February, and March, 2014) |
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| | P. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ABATEMENT OF TAXES ON AUTOMOBILES, REAL ESTATE, AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $121,671.69 FOR JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH, 2014. – IS REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. |
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| | Q. THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS IS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS: Armstrong Transfer and Storage, by Travelers Insurance - $25,744.19 Melissa Thurber - $108.00 |
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| ** | TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN. |
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| | K. Communication from Lance Hill, PE, Director of Public Works, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (Response – “No Through Trucking” on Smithfield Avenue) is READ AND ORDERED FILED. |
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 follow-up communication to Senator Donna Nesselbush and Representative William San Bento, forwarding to them Councilor Rudd’s thoughts on the request for legislation to place truck restrictions on Smithfield Avenue.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Vitali, the agenda is amended to include the following communication:
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Vitali, this communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by the Entire City Council, the agenda is amended to include the following communication:
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by the Entire City Council, this communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING CONTRACT IS RATIFIED 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 CONTRACT IS RATIFIED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION, WHICH WAS SUBMITTED BY THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL, WAS POSTPONED AT THE MEETING HELD JUNE 11, 2014, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND VM SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM FOR THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY DESIGNATED AS 272 MAIN STREET IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR TETREAULT.
Councilor Tetreault proposes the following amendment to the above entitled resolution:
Amend as follows:
WHEREAS, The City of Pawtucket and VM Surveillance System, a Rhode Island corporation company, have agreed to terms on a lease agreement for the use of the premises located at 272 Main Street;
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR TETREAULT.
Upon motion made by Councilor Tetreault, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following amendment is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
Amend as follows:
WHEREAS, The City of Pawtucket and VM Surveillance System, a Rhode Island corporation company, have agreed to terms on a lease agreement for the use of the premises located at 272 Main Street;
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED, AS AMENDED, ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION, WHICH WAS SUBMITTED BY THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL, WAS POSTPONED AT THE MEETING HELD JUNE 11, 2014, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND FIRE ALARMS CONTROLS AND TESTING FOR THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY DESIGNATED AS 260 MAIN STREET IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR TETREAULT.
Councilor Tetreault proposes the following amendment to the above entitled resolution:
Amend as follows:
WHEREAS, The City of Pawtucket and Fire Alarm Controls and Testing, a Rhode Island corporation company, have agreed to terms on a lease agreement for the use of the premises located at 260 Main Street;
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR TETREAULT.
Upon motion made by Councilor Tetreault, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following amendment is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
Amend as follows:
WHEREAS, The City of Pawtucket and Fire Alarm Controls and Testing, a Rhode Island corporation company, have agreed to terms on a lease agreement for the use of the premises located at 260 Main Street;
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED, AS AMENDED, ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, 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, Hodge, 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, 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 Barros, 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 Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARROS.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barros, seconded by Councilors Barry and Mercer, the agenda is amended to include the following communication, on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor, to David P. Moran, President, Pawtucket City Council. (Division Street Bridge No. 965 Lighting Restoration Sub Recipient Agreement)
Upon motion made by Councilor Barros, seconded by Councilors Barry and Mercer, this communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS/CEMETERY COMMITTEE on a unanimous voice vote.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARROS.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barros, seconded by Councilors Barry and Mercer, the agenda is amended to include the following communication, on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Melissa DaRosa, Knowledge is Power, to Councilor Barros, requesting $6,000 for the 7th Annual Nonviolence Awareness Block Party.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barros, seconded by Councilors Barry and Mercer, this communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE/DARE FUND COMMITTEE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by the Entire City Council, the meeting is adjourned at 8:37 p.m., in memory of Carol Carr.