City Council, March 23, 2016

 

A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at 7:29 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. 

 

Present – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Cano, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.

 

Absent – Councilor Hodge.

 

President Moran presides.

 

 

The reading of the records of March 9, 2016 is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.

 

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

 

*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:

 

028	A.    Resolution from the Town of Warren Relative to Transportation Categorical Aid to Regional Districts.
028	B.     Joint Public Notice from RI Coastal Resources Council and RI Department of Environmental Management.  (Max Read Field Improvements – Pleasant Street)
028	C.     Communication from Allen R. Fitzpatrick, to Council President David Moran.  (Disk Golf)
061	D.    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, 2015 through February 29, 2016.
611	E.     Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, to His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien.  (Uniform Overtime FY16)
017	F.      Communication from Joanna L’Heureux, Finance Director, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council.  (Final Audit Report for FY15)
017	G.    Communication from Marcum, LLP to the Pawtucket City Council.  (Audit Communication Letter)
017	H.    Final Audit Report submitted by Marcum, LLP for Year Ending June 30, 2015
613	I.       Communication from Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council.  (Body Works Ordinance)
	J.       Communication from Joseph A. Keough, Jr., Esq.,to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk.  (Contract for Assistant Chief Engineer – Pawtucket Water Supply Board) IS REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
	K.    THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS: Beverly Ahlijanian - $500 Abdoulie Jallow – No Amount Specified Ezequiel Goncalves – No Amount Specified

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, on behalf of Council President Moran, seconded by Councilor Rudd, the agenda is amended to include the following communication:

 

590   Communication regarding an article in the Valley Breeze regarding Mayor Grebien’s tenant.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, on behalf of Council President Moran, seconded by Councilor Rudd, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND THE CLERK IS INSTRUCTED TO FORWARD THIS COMMUNICATION TO MAYOR GREBIEN AND CITY SOLICITOR FRANK MILOS, on a unanimous voice vote:

 

Communication regarding an article in the Valley Breeze regarding Mayor Grebien’s tenant.

 

 

 

 

The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Cano, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

588   RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING SARAH COUTU FOR RECEIVING THE PRUDENTIAL SPIRT OF COMMUNITY AWARD

 

The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Cano, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

 

 

588   RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE TOLMAN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE DIVISION III CHAMPIONSHIP.

 

The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Cano, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

 

 

588   RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH 2016 AS “WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH”

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Cano, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

 

 

588   RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE INTRODUCTION OF BONDING LEGISLATION FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2018 AND 2019.

 

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 Barry, Bray, Cano, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

 

 

588 & 635    RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PARKING LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH RI TEXTILE FOR SATURDAYS APRIL 1, 2016 THROUGH JULY 1, 2016.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RUDD.

 

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

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Joanna L’Heureux, Finance Director and Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor, requesting that the administration provide the Council with their recommendation on providing COLA’s for police and firefighter widows who are not currently receiving them.

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS/CEMETERY COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Cano, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

 

 

588   RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $5,000 FROM THE CEMETERY IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR GROUND PENETRATING RADAR AT OAK GROVE CEMETERY.

 

The following ordinance is read for the SECOND time AS AMENDED and is PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Cano, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

 

 

330   AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 3057 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET FOR HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS AND APPOINTED OFFICERS.  (Director of Commerce Economic Development), AS AMENDED.

 

The following ordinance is read for the SECOND time and is PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Cano, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

 

 

330   AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 3009 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET FOR LOCAL 3960.  (Systems Analyst)

 

The following ordinance is read for the SECOND time and is PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Cano, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

 

 

330   AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 3083 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET CLASSIFIED NON-UNION POSITIONS.  (Emergency Management Department)

 

 

 

590   Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council.  (CDBG Ordinance) 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 communication:

 

Communication from Councilor Timothy P. Rudd, Jr., to the Honorable Mayor Donald R. Grebien and Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., regarding the CDBG ordinance.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Rudd, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND THE CLERK IS INSTRUCTED TO FORWARD THIS COMMUNICATION TO MAYOR GREBIEN, CITY SOLICITOR FRANK MILOS AND THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, on a unanimous voice vote:

 

Communication from Councilor Timothy P. Rudd, Jr., to the Honorable Mayor Donald R. Grebien and Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., regarding the CDBG ordinance.

 

 

 

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE, WHICH WAS GIVEN FIRST PASSAGE AT THE MARCH 9, 2016 MEETING, IS TAKEN UP:

 

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND REQUIRING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS. (SUBSTITUTE B)

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RUDD.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Rudd, seconded by Councilor Cano, the following ordinance is POSTPONED and REFERRED BACK TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Cano, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND REQUIRING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS. (SUBSTITUTE B)

 

 

 

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE, WHICH WAS POSTPONED AT THE MARCH 9, 2016 MEETING, IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:

 

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 3059 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET FOR LOCAL 1012.  (Code Inspector and Customer Service Clerk)

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following ordinance is POSTPONED and REFERRED BACK TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Cano, Mercer, Rudd and Tetreault.

 

NOES – Councilor Wildenhain.

 

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 3059 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET FOR LOCAL 1012.  (Code Inspector and Customer Service Clerk)

 

 

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by the entire City Council, the meeting is adjourned at 7:59 p.m., in memory of William Nesbitt.