City Council, November 5, 2014

 

A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at 7:35 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 October 22, 2014, is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Rudd, the *Consent Agenda is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.

 

*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:

 

	A.    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, 2014 through September 30, 2014)
	B.     Communication from Francisco P. Gomes, Jr., to Mayor Donald R. Grebien.  (Olavo Rosa – 4/6 Dunnell Avenue)
	C.     Communication from Barney S. Heath, Director, to Council President David P. Moran.  (Proposal from Peregrine Group LLC for the Division Street Property)
	D.    Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to Joanna L’Heureux, Finance Director.  (Medical Fund Report)
	E.     Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to Mayor Donald R. Grebien.  (Uniform Overtime FY15)
**	F.      Communication from Claire Laird, Personnel Aide, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk.  (Personnel Board request to discuss Ordinance in Amendment of Ch.88)
	I.       Communication from Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor, to Council President David Moran.  (Response – Frank Sylvester Case)
	K.    Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council.  (Contract with Local 1012)
	L.     Communication from Joanna L’Heureux, Finance Director, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council.  (Pay Plan Repealing Ch. 2997 – Local 1012)
	M.   AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET FOR LOCAL 1012 AND REPEALING CHAPTER 2997 IN ITS ENTIRETY.  (Effective July 1, 2014) – IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
	N.    Collective Bargaining Agreement by and between the City of Pawtucket and RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO Local 1012 for July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2014. IS REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
	O.    Collective Bargaining Agreement by and between the City of Pawtucket and RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO Local 1012 for July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2017. IS REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
	P.      Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council.  (Mayor’s Office Reorganization)
	Q.    Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council.  (Department Head and Unclassified Non-Union Pay Plans)
	R.     AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS AND APPOINTED OFFICERS AND REPEALING CHAPTER 2955 IN ITS ENTIRETY – TO BE LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
	S.      AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES OF UNCLASSIFIED NON-UNION POSITIONS AND REPEALING CHAPTER 2957 IN ITS ENTIRETY – TO BE LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
	T.      Communication from Colin P. Kane, Principal, Peregrine Group, LLC, to Council President David P. Moran, Requesting a Tax Stabilization Agreement for Pet Food Experts, 175 Main Street.  TO BE REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
	U.    THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS TO BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS: Jolene Senna, by Robert Levine, Esq. – No Amount Specified Christine Lank - $362.83
**	TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN.

 

 

G.    Communication from Lance Hill, PE, Director of Public Works, to Council President David P. Moran. (Response – No Concessions on Transfer Station Contract) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.

 

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Mercer and Barros, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

The Clerk is instructed to schedule a Public Works/Cemetery Committee meeting to discuss the Waste Haulers Contract.  The Clerk is instructed to invite Waste Haulers; Lance Hill, PE, Director of Public Works; Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor; and the Entire City Council.

 

 

H.    Communication from Paul King, Chief of Police, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council.  (Response – Gun Buy Back Program) 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, Mercer, and Rudd, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Paul King, Chief of Police, and Mayor Donald R. Grebien, regarding the Gun Buy Back program.  The Council requested that the businesses which donated money or gift cards for the gun buy-back program be given proper recognition during the year-round program that the city is planning to implement.  They requested that the City prepare a brochure and/or place something on the City website, and/or find another way to recognize the businesses’ contributions to the program. 

 

 

J.       Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council.  (Reponse - Speed Humps Policy & Procedures) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RUDD.

Upon motion made by Councilor Rudd, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the agenda is amended to include the following information:

 

Information submitted by Councilor Rudd regarding Speed Humps.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Rudd, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, this information is READ AND ORDERED FILED:

 

Information submitted by Councilor Rudd regarding Speed Humps.

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RUDD.

 

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Rudd, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Lance Hill, PE, Director of Public Works, forwarding to him the information submitted by Councilor Rudd, including pricing information, regarding portable speed humps.  The Council requested that he review the information as part of his research on the use of portable speed humps in the city.  The Council also requested that he check on any legal issues if the city uses this form of traffic control.

 

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.

 

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Barry, on behalf of Council President Moran, seconded by Councilor Rudd, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Paul King, Chief of Police, requesting that he set-up a traffic patrol at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Cottage Street to check for drivers going through the 4-way stop sign without stopping.  The Council requested that the patrol last for four or five days, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

 

Upon completion of the patrol, the council is seeking a report on the number of tickets given out to violators at that intersection.

 

 

Communication from Daryl Crossman, Manager Rights of Way, Verizon, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk, requesting to relocate joint pole #20 on Conant Street, is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND APPROVED PENDING THE APPROVAL OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS.

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilors Rudd and Barros, the agenda is amended to include the following communication, on a unanimous voice vote:

 

Communication from Joanna L’Heureux, Finance Director, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council.  (School Deficit Reduction Plan of FY 2010)

 

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilors Rudd and Barros, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, on a unanimous voice vote:

 

Communication from Joanna L’Heureux, Finance Director, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council.  (School Deficit Reduction Plan of FY 2010)

 

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE MOTION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING REQUEST IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

Communication from Jay Forgue, 1135 Roosevelt Avenue LLC to Mayor Donald R. Grebien.  (Tax Treaty Request for Property at 1135 Roosevelt Avenue)

 

 

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.

 

RESOLUTION DEDICATING THE FIELD AT 1135 ROOSEVELT AVENUE IN MEMORY OF EDWARD “TED” WARNOCK

 

 

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.

 

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FUNDING OF THE FY15 LEASE PURCHASE EQUIPMENT LIST AS PART OF A TWO-YEAR LEASE PURCHASE PROGRAM WITH MUNICIPAL LEASING CONSULTANTS.

 

 

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.

 

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ABATEMENT OF TAXES ON AUTOMOBILES, REAL ESTATE, AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $161,014.48 FOR APRIL, MAY, JUNE, 2014.

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

 

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Tetreault, is PASSED on a unanimous vote:

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Joanna L’Heureux, Finance Director, requesting that she prepare a budget transfer ordinance for the Council’s consideration, which will transfer into the reserve account the money in the line items for lease purchase principal and interest payments, which will not be made this year.

 

 

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 88 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED, “SALARIES AND COMPENSATION” (Requiring Personnel Board Recommendations)

 

 

 

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE 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.

 

Paul Keenan - $228.00

Adilson Vieira - $260.00

 

 

 

COUNCILOR BARROS LEAVES THE CHAMBERS AT 8:15 P.M.

 

 

 

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.

 

James Garcia - $305.69

 

 

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED AND REFERRED TO THE PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

Alhagie Darboe - $650.47

 

 

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED AND REFERRED TO NATIONAL GRID, ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

Wilhemena Okai - $386.53-$489.95

 

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilors Rudd and Hodge, the agenda is amended to include the following claim for damages against the City, on a unanimous voice vote:

 

Christian Robert (minor) Elizabeth Wegener (mother) by Richard Tallo, Esq. – No Amount Specified

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS REFERRED TO THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT/RHODE ISLAND INTERLOCAL TRUST FOR FURTHER REVIEW:

 

Christian Robert (minor) Elizabeth Wegener (mother) by Richard Tallo, Esq. – No Amount Specified

 

 

 

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:

 

Michael Newton - $2,955.43

Sheila King - $2,500.00

 

 

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Barry, the meeting is adjourned at 8:17 p.m.