City Council, May 24, 2017

 

A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. 

 

Present – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Cano, Kallman, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain

 

Absent – Councilor Rudd.

 

President Moran presides.

 

 

THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET AND TO CONDUCT A JOINT MEETING OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.

 

Mayor Donald R. Grebien gives his Budget Address

 

THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 9:36 P.M.

 

 

The reading of the records of May 10, 2017 is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.

 

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

 

 

*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:

 

028		A.    Communication from Jean M. Fecteau, CMC, Town Clerk, Town of Gloucester, to RI City and Town Clerks.  (Resolution opposing H5475 and S0481 regarding Subdivision of Land)
028/		B.     Communication from Mary L. LeBlanc, MMC, Deputy Town Clerk, Town of Westerly, to RI City and Town Clerks.  (Resolution opposing H5475 and S0481 regarding Subdivision of Land)
590		C.     Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council.  (Director of Commerce – Jeanne Boyle)
** 625		D.    Communication from Antonio J. Pires, Director of Administration, to the Honorable President of the Pawtucket City Council.  (Outside Legal Counsel)
611		F.      Communication from Joanna L’Heureux, Director of Finance, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council.  (Moody’s Bond Rating and Rating Outlook Update)
592		G.    Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Planning Consultant and Edward Soares, CD Program Manager, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council.  (Response – Additional CDBG Information)
2		H.    Communication from William Sisson, Fire Chief, to Councilor John Barry.  (Response – Fire Inspection at CACD, 120 High Street)
614		I.       Communication from Travis Auty, Supervisor of Public Works Office, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk.  (Response – Do Not Enter Sign at Slater Park)
028	J.       Communication from Miriam Plitt, Chair of the Advisory Commission on Arts and Culture; Joan Hausrath, Chair of the Pawtucket Public Art Committee; Jan Brodie, Director of the Pawtucket Foundation, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council.  (Pawtucket Percent for Public Art)
	K.    AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE “PAWTUCKET PERCENT FOR PUBLIC ART” – IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE.
	L.     AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 50 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES” (Sealer of Weights & Measures Fees) – IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
	M.   AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING” (Official Map 1091 & 1093 Central Ave – AP13 L274 & L270) – RETURNED BY THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF A PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR JUNE 21, 2017.
	N.    AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 3124 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND, AMENDING THE 2017 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. (1091 & 1093 Central Ave – AP13 L274 & L270) – RETURNED BY THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF A PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR JUNE 21, 2017.
	O.    RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TEN (10) YEAR REAL ESTATE TAX STABILIZATION AGREEMENT WITH NULCO LOFTS, LLC, FOR THE REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 30 BEECHER STREET, PAWTUCKET, RI (AP45 L444 & L445) – SUBMITTED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF A PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR JUNE 7, 2017.
	P.      THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS: Susan Demty - $300.00 Mandy LeComte - $154.03 Zamir Matos - $834.00/$840.000 Desirae Porter by Abrams & Verri Attorneys – No Amount Specified Allan Johnson - $151.00 Doris Valentini by Mark A. Fay, Esq. - $150,000.00 Josh Zajdel - $1,447.04
**	TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN.

 

 

 

3	E.     Communication from Gerard Charbonneau, Chair, Pawtucket School Committee, to the Pawtucket City Council.  (Recent Council Discussions Regarding School Lunches) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR TETREAULT.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Tetreault, seconded by Councilor Barry, the agenda is AMENDED to include the following communication:

 

591      Communication from Sixth District Councilor Timothy P. Rudd, to Colleagues. (Response to School Committee Chairman Gerard “Jay” Charbonneau’s letter to Councilor Rudd on School Lunches)

 

 

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Tetreault, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:

 

Communication from Sixth District Councilor Timothy P. Rudd, to Colleagues. (Response to School Committee Chairman Gerard “Jay” Charbonneau’s letter to Councilor Rudd on School Lunches)

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Mercer and Tetreault, the agenda is AMENDED to include the following communication:

 

028   Communication from Joel J. Votolato, Esq. to Council President David P. Moran.  (Legal Opinion - Public Safety Director)

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Mercer and Tetreault, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:

 

Communication from Joel J. Votolato, Esq. to Council President David P. Moran.  (Legal Opinion - Public Safety Director)

 

 

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING CONTRACT IS RATIFIED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Cano, Kallman, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Drawer 8            Tentative Agreement between the Pawtucket Teachers’ Alliance, Local 930, and the Pawtucket School Department. (September 1, 2017 – August 31, 2020)

 

 

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, Cano, Kallman, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

588   RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO SEEK A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE FY17 EQUIPMENT LEASE LIST.

 

 

 

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, Cano, Kallman, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

588   RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM FINANCE LEASE WITH TD EQUIPMENT FINANCE.

 

 

 

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, Cano, Kallman, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

588   RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN EQUIPMENT LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AND RELATED INSTRUMENTS, FUNDING OF THE FY2017 LEASE PURCHASE EQUIPMENT LIST PLUS RELATED EXPENSES

 

 

 

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, Cano, Kallman, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

588   RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING THE PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL TO EXEMPT FROM TAXATION THE REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY OF THE SAMARITANS, INC., AT 67 PARK PLACE.

 

 

 

611   Communication from Joanna L’Heureux, Director of Finance, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council.  (General Obligation Refunding Bonds) IS READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

 

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

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Cano, Kallman, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

588   RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL REFUNDING BONDS OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO REFUND THE CITY’S GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ISSUED TO THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL BUILDING CORPORATION AND THE CITY’S GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND DATED JULY 14, 2005 ISSUED FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES

 

 

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

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Cano, Kallman, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

330   AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 11 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: (JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION)

 

 

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

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Cano, Kallman, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

 

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 3058 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET FOR UNCLASSIFIED NON-UNION POSITIONS

 

 

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

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Cano, Kallman, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

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 SALARIES FOR HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS.

 

 

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

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Cano, Kallman, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 3083 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET FOR CLASSIFIED NON-UNION POSITIONS)

 

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO THE ORDINANCE ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 3096 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET FOR LOCAL 3960 (Senior Appraisal Technician/Tangible Property Specialist; Beautification Supervisor; Registrar Board of Canvassers; Police Identification Bureau Assistant)” IS PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Cano, Kallman, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

Change:

 

Beautification Supervisor       to         Supervisor of Passive Parks

 

 

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, Cano, Kallman, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 3096 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET FOR LOCAL 3960 (Senior Appraisal Technician/Tangible Property Specialist; Beautification Supervisor; Supervisor of Passive Parks; Registrar Board of Canvassers; Police Identification Bureau Assistant) AS AMENDED.

 

 

THE COUNCIL RECESSES AT 10:07 P.M.

 

THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 10:17 P.M.

 

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE, RETURNED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, IS TAKEN UP:

 

ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCE 2017-2018

 

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, COUNCILOR BARRY SUBMITS THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS TO THE ORDINANCE ENTITLED “ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCE 2017-2018”:

 

EXPENSES-

 

DECREASE IN PERSONNEL SERVICES                                    TOTAL $342,501

 

            Personnel Salaries & Benefits                         $  43,060

            Emergency Mgmt Salaries & Benefits            $101,830

            PS Communications Salaries & Benefits        $197,611

 

INCREASE IN OPERATING EXPENSES                         TOTAL $  12,400

 

            City Council Legal Fees                                 $   10,000

            Municipal Court Outside Vendors                 $     2,400       

           

DECREASE IN OPERATING EXPENSES                                    TOTAL $  65,000

 

            Planning Consultant                                        $  65,000

 

DECREASE IN CAPITAL EXPENSES                              TOTAL $  30,000

 

            Equipment Maint GPS Equipment                 $   30,000

 

DECREASE IN OTHER FINANCING USES                    TOTAL  $   7,500

 

            City Council Other Financing Uses                $    7,500

 

 

 

INCREASE IN OTHER FINANCING USES                     TOTAL $  10,000

 

            Uniform Police Other Financing Uses            $  10,000

           

INCREASE IN FIXED CHARGES                                     TOTAL $  10,000

 

            Interdept Contrib Revolving Loan Fund        $  10,000

                       

                       

TOTAL DECREASE IN EXPENDITURES:                                                           $412,601

 

 

REVENUES-

 

INCREASE TO FINES & FORFEITURES                         TOTAL  $   2,400

           

            Municipal Court Municipal P.T.E.                  $    2,400

 

INCREASE TO INTEREST                                                  TOTAL $  40,000

 

            Real Estate Interest                                         $  20,000

            Bank Investment Interest                               $  20,000

 

DECREASE TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL                      TOTAL $  12,363

 

            Emergency Mgmt Agency                              $  12,363

 

DECREASE TO OTHER FINANCING SOURCES                       TOTAL $  40,000

           

            Other Financing Sources                                 $  40,000

 

DECREASE TO PROPERTY TAXES                                 TOTAL $402,638

           

            Current Real Estate 2017                                $402,638

 

TOTAL DECREASE IN REVENUES                                                         $412,601

 

The amended rate of $22.62 against the prior year rate of $21.89 represents a $0.73 increase on residential taxes.  Therefore, the above amendments represent a $0.10 decrease on residential taxes to the proposed budget.

 

The amended rate of $34.73 against the prior year rate of $33.61 represents a $1.12 increase on commercial taxes.  Therefore, the above amendments represent a $0.15 decrease on commercial taxes to the proposed budget.

 

The amended rate of $52.09 against the prior year rate of $52.09 represents a $0 increase on the tangible personal property.  Therefore, the above amendments represent a $0 increase on tangible personal property taxes on the proposed budget.

 

The amended rate of $53.30 against the prior year rate of $53.30 represents a $0 increase on the motor vehicles.  Therefore, the above amendments represent a $0 increase on motor vehicles taxes on the proposed budget.

 

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following amendment is taken up:

 

EXPENSES-

 

DECREASE IN PERSONNEL SERVICES                                   

            Personnel Salaries & Benefits                         $  43,060

 

 

THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

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

 

NOES – Councilor Cano

 

EXPENSES-

 

DECREASE IN PERSONNEL SERVICES                                   

            Personnel Salaries & Benefits                         $  43,060

 

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following amendment is taken up:

 

EXPENSES-

 

DECREASE IN PERSONNEL SERVICES                                   

            Emergency Mgmt Salaries & Benefits            $101,830

 

 

THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Cano, Kallman, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

EXPENSES-

 

DECREASE IN PERSONNEL SERVICES                                   

            Emergency Mgmt Salaries & Benefits            $101,830

 

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Mercer and Wildenhain, the following amendment is taken up:

 

EXPENSES-

 

DECREASE IN PERSONNEL SERVICES                                   

            PS Communications Salaries & Benefits        $197,611

 

 

THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Kallman, Mercer, Tetreault, and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – Councilors Cano and Vitali.

 

EXPENSES-

 

DECREASE IN PERSONNEL SERVICES                                   

            PS Communications Salaries & Benefits        $197,611

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following amendment is taken up:

 

EXPENSES-

 

INCREASE IN OPERATING EXPENSES                        

            City Council Legal Fees                                 $   10,000

 

 

THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Cano, Kallman, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

EXPENSES-

 

INCREASE IN OPERATING EXPENSES                        

            City Council Legal Fees                                 $   10,000

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following amendment is taken up:

 

EXPENSES-

 

INCREASE IN OPERATING EXPENSES                        

            Municipal Court Outside Vendors                 $     2,400       

 

THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

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

 

NOES – Councilor Kallman.

 

EXPENSES-

 

INCREASE IN OPERATING EXPENSES                        

            Municipal Court Outside Vendors                 $     2,400       

 

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following amendment is taken up:

 

EXPENSES-

 

DECREASE IN OPERATING EXPENSES                                   

            Planning Consultant                                        $  65,000

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CANO.

 

The motion made by Councilor Cano, seconded by Councilors Vitali and Mercer, to AMEND THIS AMENDMENT IS DEFEATED, on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

NOES – Councilor Cano, Kallman, and Vitali.

 

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

 

EXPENSES-

 

DECREASE IN OPERATING EXPENSES                                   

            Planning Consultant                                        $  65,000   $  30,000

 

THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

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

 

NOES – Councilor Cano, Kallman, and Vitali.

 

EXPENSES-

 

DECREASE IN OPERATING EXPENSES                                   

            Planning Consultant                                        $  65,000

 

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following amendment is taken up:

 

EXPENSES-

 

DECREASE IN CAPITAL EXPENSES                             

            Equipment Maint GPS Equipment                 $   30,000

 

 

THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Cano, Kallman, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

EXPENSES-

 

DECREASE IN CAPITAL EXPENSES                             

            Equipment Maint GPS Equipment                 $   30,000

 

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following amendment is taken up:

 

EXPENSES-

 

DECREASE IN OTHER FINANCING USES                   

            City Council Other Financing Uses                $    7,500

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR KALLMAN.

 

The motion made by Councilor Kallman, seconded by Councilors Cano and Vitali, to AMEND THIS AMENDMENT IS DEFEATED, on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – Councilors Cano, Kallman, and Vitali.

 

NOES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Mercer, Tetreault, and Wildenhain.

 

EXPENSES-

 

DECREASE IN OTHER FINANCING USES                   

            City Council Other Financing Uses                $    7,500         $    2,500

 

 

THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

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

 

NOES – Councilors Cano, Kallman, and Vitali.

 

EXPENSES-

 

DECREASE IN OTHER FINANCING USES                   

            City Council Other Financing Uses                $    7,500

 

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Mercer, the following amendment is taken up:

 

EXPENSES-

 

INCREASE IN OTHER FINANCING USES                    

            Uniform Police Other Financing Uses            $  10,000

 

THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Cano, Kallman, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

EXPENSES-

 

INCREASE IN OTHER FINANCING USES                    

            Uniform Police Other Financing Uses            $  10,000

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Cano, the following amendment is taken up:

 

EXPENSES-

 

INCREASE IN FIXED CHARGES                                    

            Interdept Contrib Revolving Loan Fund        $  10,000

 

THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Cano, Kallman, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

EXPENSES-

 

INCREASE IN FIXED CHARGES                                    

            Interdept Contrib Revolving Loan Fund        $  10,000

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Vitali and Wildenhain, the following amendment is taken up:

 

REVENUES -

 

INCREASE TO FINES & FORFEITURES                                    

            Municipal Court Municipal P.T.E.                  $    2,400

 

THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

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

 

NOES – Councilor Kallman.

 

REVENUES -

 

INCREASE TO FINES & FORFEITURES                                    

            Municipal Court Municipal P.T.E.                  $    2,400

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following amendment is taken up:

 

REVENUES -

 

INCREASE TO INTEREST                                                  TOTAL $  40,000

 

            Real Estate Interest                                         $  20,000

            Bank Investment Interest                               $  20,000

 

 

 

 

THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Cano, Kallman, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

REVENUES -

 

INCREASE TO INTEREST                                                  TOTAL $  40,000

 

            Real Estate Interest                                         $  20,000

            Bank Investment Interest                               $  20,000

 

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following amendment is taken up:

 

REVENUES -

 

DECREASE TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL                     

            Emergency Mgmt Agency                              $  12,363

 

 

THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Cano, Kallman, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

REVENUES -

 

DECREASE TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL                     

            Emergency Mgmt Agency                              $  12,363

 

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following amendment is taken up:

 

REVENUES -

 

DECREASE TO OTHER FINANCING SOURCES                                  

            Other Financing Sources                                 $  40,000

 

 

 

THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Cano, Kallman, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

REVENUES -

 

DECREASE TO OTHER FINANCING SOURCES                                  

            Other Financing Sources                                 $  40,000

 

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following amendment is taken up:

 

REVENUES -

 

DECREASE TO PROPERTY TAXES                                            

            Current Real Estate 2017                                $402,638

 

 

THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Cano, Kallman, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

REVENUES -

 

DECREASE TO PROPERTY TAXES                                            

            Current Real Estate 2017                                $402,638

 

 

 

 

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

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Cano, Kallman, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCE 2017-2018, AS AMENDED.

 

 

 

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

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Cano, Kallman, Mercer, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES - 0.

 

CAPITAL BUDGET ORDINANCE 2017-2018

 

 

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the meeting is adjourned at 10:54 p.m.