City Council, September 6, 2017

 

 

A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at 7:46 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. 

 

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

 

Absent – 0.

 

President Moran presides.

 

The reading of the records of August 23, 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:

 

611	A.    Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to Mayor Donald R. Grebien.  (Uniform Overtime FY17)
611	B.     Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to Mayor Donald R. Grebien.  (FY17 Medical Fund Report)
590	C.     Communication from Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Appointment of Susan Mara as the City’s Director of Planning)
** 590	D.    Communication from Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (MTG Disposal, LLC (MTG) Extended Contract through May 31, 2023)
028	E.     Resolution from the Town of North Smithfield in Support of H6204 - Restoration of Roadways Utility Lines
028	F.      Resolution from the Town of North Smithfield in Opposition to H5475 and S0481 – Subdivision of Land
** 613	G.    Communication from Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., to Councilor Terrence E. Mercer, City Council (Response - Recycling/Street Sweeping Ordinances)
** 614	H.    Communication from William D. Ankner, PhD., Public Works Director, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk (Response – Street Sweeping)
614	I.       Communication from William D. Ankner, PhD., Public Works Director, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk (Response – Clean Up of Bayley and Commerce Streets)
	K.    THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS: Derek Barnier as Guardian of Suraya Barnier by Jessica L. Deese, Esq. – No Amount Specified Deborah Draine by Jessica L. Deese, Esq. – No Amount Specified Esteban Felix Garcia - $1,511.74/$2,068.03 Bethany Sculley – No Amount Specified Mark Savard – No Amount Specified Richard Silva by Brian Cunha & Associates, PC – No Amount Specified
**	TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN.
028	J.       Petition by Residents for the City of Pawtucket to Install Traffic Flow Mechanisms on Newell Avenue near Utton Avenue, Vale Street, Patterson Avenue, and Woodlawn Avenue, is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR KALLMAN.

 

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

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to William E. Ankner, PhD, Director of Public Works, forwarding him this petition and requesting that he look into this matter and take appropriate action to control traffic on Newell Ave, as there has been speeding drivers and several accidents, including two accidents where drivers hit the house at 203 Newell Avenue.

 

 

 

589  Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following appointment to the City Public Library Board of Trustees for CONFIRMATION:

 

CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

 

Terence Karaniuk, 66 Underwood Street, Pawtucket, RI.  Term expires the first Monday in January, 2020. (To fill the unexpired term of Joshua Choiniere) is READ AND ORDERED FILED

 

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

 

NOES - 0.

CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

 

Terence Karaniuk, 66 Underwood Street, Pawtucket, RI.  Term expires the first Monday in January, 2020. (To fill the unexpired term of Joshua Choiniere).

 

 

 

 

589  Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment to the Parks Commission for CONFIRMATION:

 

PARKS COMMISSION

 

David Farrell, 82 Vivian Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.  Term expires the first Monday in August, 2020 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

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

 

NOES - 0.

 

PARKS COMMISSION

 

David Farrell, 82 Vivian Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.  Term expires the first Monday in August, 2020.

 

 

589  Communication from John S. Wallace, Secretary/Treasurer, Pawtucket Firefighters Local 1261, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as the Retired Representative of the Fire Department on the Pension Board for CONFIRMATION:

 

PENSION BOARD

 

Ret. Captain Kenneth Noiseux, 7 Denver St, Pawtucket, RI  02860. Term Expires the First Monday in January, 2019 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

 

The following nomination submitted by Pawtucket Firefighters Local 1261, for confirmation is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

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

 

NOES - 0.

PENSION BOARD

 

Ret. Captain Kenneth Noiseux, 7 Denver St, Pawtucket, RI  02860. Term Expires the First Monday in January, 2019.

 

 

 

THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS TAKEN UP:

 

RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF 2017-H6366 AND S989 ENTITLED “JOINT RESOLUTION AND AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE STATE TO ENTER INTO A FINANCING LEASE AND PAYMENT AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BALLPARK IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET” AND 2017-H6367 AND S990 ENTITLED “AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES AND PROJECTS”

 

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilors Cano and Mercer, the following resolution is POSTPONED UNTIL THE STATE FINANCE COMMITTEES COMPLETE THE HEARINGS ON THIS MATTER:

 

RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF 2017-H6366 AND S989 ENTITLED “JOINT RESOLUTION AND AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE STATE TO ENTER INTO A FINANCING LEASE AND PAYMENT AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BALLPARK IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET” AND 2017-H6367 AND S990 ENTITLED “AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES AND PROJECTS”

 

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO THE ORDINANCE ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING THE SCHEDULE OF PAY RATES FOR LOCAL 1012 IN SECTION §88-12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996.  (Customer Service Clerk)” IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

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

 

NOES – 0.

 

 Move the following from Section 3 to Section 4:

 

Section 3 (full-time)                                    to      Section 4  (part-time)

 

GRANTS MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT               A00                                                            Grants Management Assistant   $29.54 per hr.

LIBRARY PAGE                                 RL1                Library Page                               $9.83 - $10.71 per hr.

LIBRARY SENIOR PAGE                RL2                Library Page (Senior)                 $10.69 - $11.59 per hr.

SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD        SC1                School Crossing Guard              $15.27 per hr.

 

Add the following, which was omitted in error, to Section 3:

 

SEWER AND REFUSE LABORER R12

 

 

 

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, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING THE SCHEDULE OF PAY RATES FOR LOCAL 1012 IN SECTION §88-12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996.  (Customer Service Clerk) AS AMENDED.

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN. 

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilors Kallman and Barry, the agenda is amended to include the following communication on a unanimous voice vote:

 

Communication from Daniel A. Laneres, Proprietor, William W. Tripp & Cheetham Funeral Homes, to Principal Lisa Ramzi and Principal Dr. Mark Andrade. (Parking no longer allowed for parents – Potter Burns & Goff Schools)

 

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

 

028  Communication from Daniel A. Laneres, Proprietor, William W. Tripp & Cheetham Funeral Homes, to Principal Lisa Ramzi and Principal Dr. Mark Andrade. (Parking no longer allowed for parents – Potter Burns & Goff Schools)

 

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.

 

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

 

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Patricia DiCenso, Superintendent of Schools, forwarding the communication from Tripp and Cheetham Funeral Homes regarding problems with parents picking-up and dropping-off their children at school in the funeral home parking lot.  The Council is requesting that Mr. Laneres be provided with the contact information for the principals at the Potter-Burns School and Goff Middle School.

 

 

 

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

 

NOES - 0.

 

Michael Krum – $3,000

 

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED, ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

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

 

NOES - 0.

 

Joseph Sirignano by Paul Sullivan, Esq. - $850,000.00

 

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED AND REFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

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

 

NOES – 0.

 

Julie French – No Amount Specified

 

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED AND REFERRED TO MTG, ON ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

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

 

NOES – 0.

 

Wilmide Jean Baptiste by Progressive Insurance - $2,899.27

 

 

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE DENIED AND REFERRED TO THE RI INTERLOCAL TRUST, ON ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

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

 

NOES – 0.

 

Dino Giorgio by M. Martinous Law Associates - $15,874.00

Michael Kane by M. Martinous Law Associates - $12,614.00

Michael Newman by M. Martinous Law Associates - $21,512.00

 

 

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:

 

Verna J. Grylls – No Amount Specified

Dianna Liss and Andrew Liss by Olenn & Penza, Attorneys – No Amount Specified

Conceicao Nobre, as Administratrix of the Estate of Jorge L. Munoz by Gil A. Bianchi, Jr., Esq. – No Amount Specified

Karen Toupin – $240.00

 

 

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:

 

Kristin McManus-Guisti by Nationwide Insurance - $703.25

 

 

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Cano, seconded by Councilors Mercer and Barry, the meeting is adjourned at 8:29 p.m. in memory of Leon Catano Tobon.