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City Council, May 18, 2015
A Special Session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Monday, May 18, 2015, at 6:11 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Cano, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.
Absent – 0.
President Moran presides.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 6:31 P.M.
591 Communication from Council President, David P. Moran, calling a Special Session of the City Council on Monday, May 18, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES AT 6:33 P.M. TO CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING:
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 6:55 P.M.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Barry, the agenda is amended to include the following:
590 Budget Address of Mayor Donald R. Grebien
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Budget Address of Mayor Donald R. Grebien
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE SUBMITS THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS TO THE ORDINANCE ENTITLED “ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCE 2015-2016”:
| EXPENSES- | | |
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| DECREASE PERSONAL SERVICES EXPENSE | TOTAL $ 39,000 | |
| | | |
| | Emergency Mgmt Salaries & Benefits | $ 19,000 |
| | Beautification Salaries & Benefits | $ 20,000 |
| | | |
| DECREASE IN OPERATING EXPENSES | TOTAL $ 20,000 | |
| | | |
| | Mayor’s Office Marketing | $ 20,000 |
| | | |
| INCREASE IN CAPITAL EXPENSES | TOTAL $118,000 | |
| | | |
| | Uniform Police Other Equipment | $ 39,000 |
| | Uniform Fire Other Equipment | $ 39,000 |
| | Public Works Director Other Equipment | $ 40,000 |
| | | |
| DECREASE IN FIXED CHARGES | TOTAL $331,000 | |
| | | |
| | BAN Interest | $ 20,000 |
| | Contributions Leon Mathieu Senior Ctr | $180,000 |
| | Unemployment Expense | $ 75,000 |
| | Public Relations Expense | $ 6,000 |
| | Provision for Reserves | $ 50,000 |
| | | |
| TOTAL DECREASE IN EXPENDITURES: | $272,000 | |
| | | |
| REVENUES- | | |
| | | |
| INCREASE TO OTHER TAXES | TOTAL $ 15,000 | |
| | | |
| | Commercial Commission | $ 15,000 |
| | | |
| INCREASE TO LICENSES & PERMITS | TOTAL $ 8,000 | |
| | | |
| | Inspection Fees | $ 8,000 |
| | | |
| INCREASE TO CHARGES FOR SERVICES | TOTAL $15,000 | |
| | | |
| | Certified Copy & MLC | $15,000 |
| | | |
| INCREASE TO FINES & FORFEITURES | TOTAL $30,000 | |
| | | |
| | Zoning Fines | $15,000 |
| | Snow Tow Tickets | $15,000 |
| | | |
| INCREASE TO OTHER FINANCING SOURCES | TOTAL $ 50,000 | |
| | | |
| | Other Financing Sources | $ 50,000 |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Rudd, Wildenhain, and Tetreault, the following amendment is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Cano, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
| REVENUES- | | |
| | | |
| INCREASE TO OTHER TAXES | TOTAL $ 15,000 | |
| | | |
| | Commercial Commission | $ 15,000 |
| | | |
| INCREASE TO LICENSES & PERMITS | TOTAL $ 8,000 | |
| | | |
| | Inspection Fees | $ 8,000 |
| | | |
| INCREASE TO CHARGES FOR SERVICES | TOTAL $15,000 | |
| | | |
| | Certified Copy & MLC | $15,000 |
| | | |
| INCREASE TO FINES & FORFEITURES | TOTAL $30,000 | |
| | | |
| | Zoning Fines | $15,000 |
| | Snow Tow Tickets | $15,000 |
| | | |
| INCREASE TO OTHER FINANCING SOURCES | TOTAL $ 50,000 | |
| | | |
| | Other Financing Sources | $ 50,000 |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Rudd, Wildenhain, and Tetreault, the following amendment is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.
NOES – Councilor Cano.
| EXPENSES- | | |
| | | |
| DECREASE IN OPERATING EXPENSES | | |
| | | |
| | Mayor’s Office Marketing | $ 20,000 |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Rudd, Wildenhain, and Tetreault, the following amendment is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Cano, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
| EXPENSES- | | |
| | | |
| DECREASE PERSONAL SERVICES EXPENSE | | |
| | | |
| | Emergency Mgmt Salaries & Benefits | $ 19,000 |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Rudd, Wildenhain, and Tetreault, the following amendment is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.
NOES – Councilor Cano.
| EXPENSES- | | |
| | | |
| DECREASE PERSONAL SERVICES EXPENSE | | |
| | | |
| | Beautification Salaries & Benefits | $ 20,000 |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Rudd, Wildenhain, and Tetreault, the following amendment is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Cano, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
| EXPENSES- | | |
| | | |
| DECREASE IN FIXED CHARGES | | |
| | | |
| | BAN Interest | $ 20,000 |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Rudd, Wildenhain, and Tetreault, the following amendment is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.
NOES – Councilor Cano.
| EXPENSES- | | |
| | | |
| DECREASE IN FIXED CHARGES | | |
| | | |
| | Contributions Leon Mathieu Senior Ctr | $180,000 |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Rudd, Wildenhain, and Tetreault, the following amendment is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Cano, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
| EXPENSES- | | |
| | | |
| DECREASE IN FIXED CHARGES | | |
| | | |
| | Unemployment Expense | $ 75,000 |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Rudd, Wildenhain, and Tetreault, the following amendment is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.
NOES – Councilor Cano.
| EXPENSES- | | |
| | | |
| DECREASE IN FIXED CHARGES | | |
| | | |
| | Public Relations Expense | $ 6,000 |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Rudd, Wildenhain, and Tetreault, the following amendment is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Cano, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
| EXPENSES- | | |
| | | |
| DECREASE IN FIXED CHARGES | | |
| | | |
| | Provision for Reserves | $ 50,000 |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Rudd, Wildenhain, and Tetreault, the following amendment is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.
NOES – Councilor Cano.
| EXPENSES- | | |
| | | |
| INCREASE IN CAPITAL EXPENSES | | |
| | | |
| | Uniform Police Other Equipment | $ 39,000 |
| | Uniform Fire Other Equipment | $ 39,000 |
| | Public Works Director Other Equipment | $ 40,000 |
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR FIRST TIME, AS AMENDED, AND PASSED ON ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Cano, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCE FY 2015-2016, AS AMENDED.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Cano, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
CAPITAL BUDGET ORDINANCE FY 2015-2016
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Cano, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 363 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED, “TAXATION” (EXEMPTIONS 2015)
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Tetreault, the meeting is adjourned at 7:45 p.m.