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City Council, April 6, 2016
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at 7:01 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 reading of the records of March 23, 2016 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:
| 028 | A. Communication from Anne M. Irons, CMC, Narragansett Town Clerk, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (Resolution Supporting Article 15 of the Governor’s Budget regarding Revaluation of Property) |
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| 028 | B. Resolution from the Town of Burrillville in Support of Legislation Restoring Funding for the State Aid to Libraries. |
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| 7 | C. Various Forms and Statements from Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank |
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| 590 | D. Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Receivership Process) |
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| 592 | E. Communication from Barney S. Heath, Director, Planning & Redevelopment, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Downtown Revilization Grants) |
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| 592 | F. Communication from Barney S. Heath, Director, Planning & Redevelopment, to David P. Moran, Council President. (Response - CDBG Ordinance) |
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| | H. Communication from Don Zimmerman, Director of Human Resources, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Comparison of Clerk positions) IS REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. |
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| 623 | I. Communication from Don Zimmerman, Director of Human Resources, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Memorandum of Agreement – Wage Re-Opener and Amendment to Pay Plan) |
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| | J. Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Pawtucket and Pawtucket Firefighters International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 1261 (2016) IS REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. |
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| | K. AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 3046 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR UNIFORM MEMBERS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT July 1, 201-June 30, 2016 – IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. |
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| | L. Communication from Daniel McClendon, Network Real Estate Permitting Manager, Interstate Transport and Broadband, LLC, to the City of Pawtucket. (RI Utility Relay Network LLC Pole Petition) IS REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE. |
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| | M. THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS: Earl Dunlap - $180.02 Exodus Construction LLC, by Mark T. Romano, Esq./Selective Insurance- $11,198.73 Susan L. Lopes, by Thomas E. Sparks – No Amount Specified |
| 625 | G. Communication from Antonio J. Pires, Director of Administration, to the Honorable David P. Moran, President, Pawtucket City Council. (Response – Outside Attorney) is READ AND ORDERED FILED. |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RUDD.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Rudd, on behalf of Council President Moran, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Antonio J. Pires, Director of Administration and Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor, requesting that the Council be provided with 60-day updates on Attorney Caruolo’s investigation, in time for the 2nd meeting in June, then the 1st meeting in September, then the 2nd meeting in November, and continuing until the investigation is complete.
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 Tetreault, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor, to ask if getting an Ethics Commission opinion is part of Attorney Caruolo’s investigation and if not, will the Administration be looking into getting said opinion.
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 Hodge, is PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.
NOES – Councilor Cano.
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Joanna L’Heureux, Finance Director, requesting that a line item be created in the City Council’s FY 2017 budget entitled, “Professional Services / Outside Legal Fees” in the amount of $20,000.
028 Communication from Raymond Spooner, Chair of the Pawtucket Charter Review Commission, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council and the Honorable Mayor Donald R. Grebien. (2015-2016 Charter Review Commission Report) is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND THE CLERK IS INSTRUCTED TO INVITE THE CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION TO A PRE-COUNCIL SESSION ON APRIL 20, 2016, TO REVIEW THE REPORT.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Bray, the agenda is amended to include the following communication, on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from John Hanley, Vice President, Local 1012, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Customer Service Clerk Position)
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from John Hanley, Vice President, Local 1012, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Customer Service Clerk Position)
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING CONTRACT IS RATIFIED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Cano, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Drawer 8 Contract between RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO Local 3960 (Professional and Technical Employees) and the City of Pawtucket for July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2015
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING CONTRACT IS RATIFIED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Cano, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Drawer 8 Contract between RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO Local 3960 (Professional and Technical Employees) and the City of Pawtucket for July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR TETREAULT.
Upon motion made by Councilor Tetreault, seconded by Councilor Rudd, the agenda is amended to include the following communication, on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Linda Weisinger, Executive Director, Pawtucket Central Falls Development, to David P. Moran, President, Pawtucket City Council, requesting that the City construct a small park on a parcel on East Street.
Upon motion made by Councilor Tetreault, seconded by Councilor Rudd, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE AND THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Linda Weisinger, Executive Director, Pawtucket Central Falls Development, to David P. Moran, President, Pawtucket City Council, requesting that the City construct a small park on a parcel on East Street.
592 Communication from Barney S. Heath, Director, Planning & Redevelopment, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (Tidewater Master Plan) is READ AND ORDERED FILED
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Cano, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
588 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE FUTURE ADOPTION OF THE TIDEWATER MASTER PLAN AS PART OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
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 communication to Joanna L’Heureux, Finance Director, requesting the following information regarding the payment of stipends:
· How much was paid in stipends over the past twelve months?
· Who is currently getting stipends?
· How much is being paid weekly for stipends due to the absence of a DPW Director?
For purposes of this communication, stipends are paid to city officials handling the duties of unfilled positions, including, but not limited to when the City did not have an IT Director, an HR Director and now, a DPW Director.
592 Communication from Barney S. Heath, Director, Planning & Redevelopment, and Edward Soares, CDBG, Program Manager, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (2016-2017 CDBG Application) is READ AND ORDERED FILED
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS TAKEN UP:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDS UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following resolution is POSTPONED UNTIL TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2016, AT 7:00 P.M., AND THE CLERK IS INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING ON THAT DATE AND TIME.
590 Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Funding for Pawtucket/Central Falls MBTA Commuter Rail Stop) is READ AND ORDERED FILED
COUNCILOR BRAY LEAVES AT 8:37 P.M.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Cano, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
588 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF 2016-H 8009 AND ANY SENATE DUPLICATE ENTITLED “AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT – BLACKSTONE VALLEY ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION ACT”
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CANO.
Upon motion made by Councilor Cano, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the agenda is amended to include the following communication:
590 Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to Mark Hellendrung, President, Narragansett Brewing Company. (Welcome to the City of Pawtucket)
Upon motion made by Councilor Cano, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to Mark Hellendrung, President, Narragansett Brewing Company. (Welcome to the City of Pawtucket)
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Cano, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
588 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE APPLICATION BY THE RIDOT TO THE USDOT FOR A $15 MILLION TIGER GRANT TO BE USED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN INTERMODAL STOP FOR TRAINS AND BUSSES NEAR THE PAWTUCKET/CENTRAL FALLS LINE.
COUNCILOR BRAY RETURNS AT 8:41 P.M.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO THE ORDINANCE ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET FOR LOCAL 3960 AND REPEALING CHAPTER 2998 IN ITS ENTIRETY. (Effective July 1, 2015)” IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Cano, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Amend as follows:
Effective July 1, 2015
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UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME, AS AMENDED, AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Cano, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET FOR LOCAL 3960 AND REPEALING CHAPTER 2998 IN ITS ENTIRETY. (Effective July 1, 2015), AS AMENDED.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE, RETURNED BY THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL, IS TAKEN UP:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 63 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “PERSONNEL POLICIES” (USE OF CITY-OWNED VEHICLES)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Mercer, the agenda is amended to include the following amendment:
Amend the following in §63-3 A(1)
Change from:
(e) The Animal Control Officer or his/her designee
Change to:
(d) The Animal Control Officer or his/her designee
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Mercer, 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.
Amend the following in §63-3 A(1)
Change from:
(e) The Animal Control Officer or his/her designee
Change to:
(d) The Animal Control Officer or his/her designee
The following ordinance is read for the FIRST TIME, AS AMENDED, and PASSED on a 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 63 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “PERSONNEL POLICIES” (USE OF CITY-OWNED VEHICLES), AS AMENDED.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON A 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 388 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC” (Stop Sign on Fairlawn Avenue at the Intersection of Owen Avenue)
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 Barry, Bray, Cano, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Robert Bray - $182.72
Ernesto Florez - $300.00
Maria Ramos - $110.00
Beverly Ahlijanian - $500.00
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, Bray, Cano, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Abdoulie Jallow – 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:
Ezequiel Goncalves - $150.65
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, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Michael & Lynn Farinelli – No Amount Specified
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Barry, the agenda is amended to include the following claim, on a unanimous voice vote:
Claim of Kenneth A. Desantis, Jr. – Pending Estimates/Bills
Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following Claim for Damages against the City is REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Claim of Kenneth A. Desantis, Jr. – Pending Estimates/Bills
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by the Councilor Mercer, the meeting is adjourned at 8:50 p.m.