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City Council, September 10, 2014
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at 7:18 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 August 20, 2014, is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilors Barros and Rudd, the *Consent Agenda is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.
*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
| | A. Communication from Michael Araujo, Chairman, Pawtucket School Committee, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (Meeting Conflict for September 10, 2014) |
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| | B. 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 July 31, 2014) |
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| | C. Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to Mayor Donald R. Grebien. (Uniform Overtime FY15) |
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| | D. Communication from Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket (Various Forms and Statements) |
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| | E. Communication from Edward Sanderson, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer, RI Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Standard Paper Box, Co., 110 Kenyon Avenue) |
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| | F. Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Resignation of Robert Wyllie from the Parks Commission) |
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| | G. Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Change of Date – November) |
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| | H. Communication from Barney S. Heath, Director, Planning & Redevelopment and Susan Mara, Assistant Director, Planning & Redevelopment, to the Pawtucket City Council. (Downtown Neighborhood Comprehensive Plan 2035 Meeting 9/23/2014) |
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| | I. Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (PRISM City & Town Consortium Regarding Street Lights) |
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| | K. Communication from Antonio J. Pires, Director of Administration, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Firefighter Recruitment) |
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| ** | L. Communication from Barney S. Heath, Director, Planning & Redevelopment, to Councilor Mark J. Wildenhain. (Response – School Sidewalks) |
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| | N. Communication from Elaine Scott, Blackstone Valley Chapter, RI ARC, to John Blais, Recreation Manager, Requesting Renewal of Lease Agreement for Daggett Farm Greenhouse area IS REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE. |
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| | O. Communication from Joanna L’Heureux, Finance Director, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Requesting an amendment to Pay Plan Ch. 2997 Change Title and Reclassify Payroll Section Chief to Payroll Specialist and Payroll Medical Clerk to Payroll Assistant) |
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| | P. 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. (Payroll Specialist and Payroll Assistant) – IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. |
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| | Q. THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS: Ronald LaPointe - $365.77 Khalil Al-Amir - $226.75 |
| | J. Communication from Lance Hill, PE, Director of Public Works, to His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien. (Pawtucket City Hall Tower Issues) is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE. |
| | M. Communication from Paul King, Chief of Police, to Council President David Moran. (Response – Speed Survey on Peckham Street) is READ AND ORDERED FILED. |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilors Barros and Barry, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Paul King, Chief of Police, requesting that the trailer with the electronic speed sign be placed on Grand Avenue at the intersection with Sweet Avenue. The Council is concerned about speeding on Grand Avenue.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, 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 Paul King, Chief of Police, requesting an officer’s presence on Pinecrest Drive at Archer Street for one week due to stop sign violations.
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 Parks Commission for Confirmation:
PARKS COMMISSION
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, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Eunice E. Degre-Markley, 41 Unity Street, Apt 11, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in August, 2015. (To fill the unexpired term of Robert Wyllie)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RUDD.
Upon motion made by Councilor Rudd, seconded by Councilor Tetreault, the agenda is amended to include the following communication on a unanimous voice vote:
Upon motion made by Councilor Rudd, seconded by Councilor Tetreault, the following communication is INTRODUCED AND ORDERED ONTO THE OCTOBER 8, 2014 DOCKET, on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Dianna Liss, Clerk, Pawtucket School Committee, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (Food Service Scoring Rubric and Review)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.
Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilors Tetreault and Barry, the agenda is amended to include the following communication on a unanimous voice vote:
Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilors Tetreault and Barry, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Communication from Councilor Terrence E. Mercer, to the Honorable Representative Arthur Corvese. (Support for Legislation to Ban All Fireworks)
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilors Tetreault and Barry, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to refer this communication to Representative Corvese and to the Pawtucket Delegation and the Pawtucket Delegation Elect to the General Assembly.
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 Councilor Barros, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The City Council License Committee is requested to review the authorization of parades on neighborhood streets in the city.
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 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 – Councilor Hodge.
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.
Benjamin Colaj - $300.00
Susana Miranda - $300.00
Danny’s Appliance - $120.00
D’ercole Construction - $3,160.00 (77 Waltham Street)
Lise McParlin - $289.00
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:
Manuel Percy, by Liberty Mutual, Ins. - $512.68 Property (Pending Medical)
Julio Semedo - $3,000.00/$3,780.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE MOTION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS 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.
Kelly Adams - $73.11
Shirley Arbor - $138.70
D’ercole Construction - $1,580.00 (115 Boutwell Street)
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:
Paul T. Conti by Hamel Waxler Allen & Collins - $95,000.00
Danielle Richardson by Bottaro Law Firm LLC – No Amount Specified
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Mercer, and with the unanimous consent of the Council, the Council enters into Executive Session at 8:49 p.m. pursuant to §42-46-4 and §42-46-5 (A)(2) of the General Laws of Rhode Island regarding pending litigation, on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
The Council discusses the following matter in Executive Session:
City of Pawtucket v. First Student, Inc. et al – C.A. No. PC12-0439
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Mercer, the Council returns to open session at 8:54 p.m. 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 WILDENHAIN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilors Barry and Barros, the minutes of the meeting held in executive session are sealed 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 COUNCIL AUTHORIZES SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE FOLLOWING MATTER, ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
City of Pawtucket v. First Student, Inc. et al – C.A. No. PC12-0439
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Vitali, the meeting is adjourned at 8:01 p.m.