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City Council, February 20, 2019
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at 7:14 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilors Kallman and Rudd.
President Moran presides.
The reading of the records of the January 31, 2019 City Council meeting, and the February 6, 2019 City Council, Finance Committee and Claims and Pending Suits Committee meetings is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer seconded by Councilors Barry and Araujo, the *Consent Agenda is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.
*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
7 A. Various Forms and Statements from RI Infrastructure Bank.
028 B. Resolution from City of Central Falls in Support of Legislation for Municipal Tobacco Licensing.
028 C. Resolution from the Smithfield School Department in Support of State Education Funding Formula.
028 D. Resolution from the Town of Portsmouth - Rejection of RIDOT Proposed TAP and STIP Cuts.
**592 E. Communication from Jeanne M. Boyle, Director of Commerce, Planning Department, to the Honorable Pawtucket City Council. (Solid Waste 2038 RI Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan).
613 F. Communication from Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor, to Councilor President David P. Moran. (Response – Update on Police Pension Lawsuit)
613 G. Communication from Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor, to Councilor Timothy P. Rudd, Jr . (Response – Firefighter Interest Arbitration)
**613 H. Communication from Jay Rosa, Assistant Director, Planning Department, to the Honorable Pawtucket City Council. (Response – Narragansett Park Plaza Redevelopment Project – 675 Beverage Hill Avenue)
**616 I. Communication from Mike Burns, Traffic Engineer, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk. (Response – Painting of Traffic Island- George Bennett Highway at Benefit St./Broadway)
611 J. Communication from Joanna L’Heureux, Director of Finance, to the Honorable Members of the City Council. (Response – Mayor’s Office Budget)
623 K. Communication from Sara Miranda, Human Resources Coordinator, Personnel Department, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Response – Deletion of Position of Assistant Director of DPW Operations from the Classified Pay Plan)
L. THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Geina Baskerville - $149.00
CTM LLC - $170.13
David and Suzanne Connors - $599.98/$897.86
Rebecca K. Dobson – No Amount Specified
Peter Gadigian - $430.00
Brenda Katzanek - $363.07
Wells M. Pile - $253.49
Pedro Roman – No Amount Specified
Kayla Teixeira - $150.39
Stephanie Toomey – $526.90
Daniel Goldfarb – $287.28
Migdalia Torres by John N. Calvino Esq. – No Amount Specified
Elyar Gonzalez – No Amount Specified
** TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following appointment to the Juvenile Hearing Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
589 Jesus Diaz, 240 Walcott Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in December 2021, 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 Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
Jesus Diaz, 240 Walcott Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in December 2021.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Vitali, the agenda is amended to include the following communication on a unanimous voice vote:
651 Communication from Shaun W. Strobel, Treasurer, Division of Collections, to the Honorable Donald R. Grebien, Mayor, regarding DMV Mass-Mailing.
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Council Vitali, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Communication from Shaun W. Strobel, Treasurer, Division of Collections, to the Honorable Donald R. Grebien, Mayor, regarding DMV Mass-Mailing.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following appointment to the Juvenile Hearing Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
589 Cynthia M. Villegas, 105 Carter Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in December 2021, 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 Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
Cynthia M. Villegas, 105 Carter Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in December 2021.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following appointment to the Juvenile Hearing Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
589 Max Silva, 983 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in December 2021, 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 Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
Max Silva, 983 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in December 2021.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment to the Juvenile Hearing Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
589 Diane C. Dufresne, 60 Summit Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in December 2021, 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 Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
Diane C. Dufresne, 60 Summit Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in December 2021.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment to the Juvenile Hearing Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
589 Felisberto Fontes, 708 Weeden Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in December 2021, 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 Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
Felisberto Fontes, 708 Weeden Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in December 2021
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment to the Juvenile Hearing Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
589 Alexander Danso, 104 Garden Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in December 2021, 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 Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
Alexander Danso, 104 Garden Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in December 2021
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment to the Personnel Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PERSONNEL BOARD
589 Christopher O’Neill, 65 Naushon Road, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in January 2024, 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 Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
PERSONNEL BOARD
Christopher O’Neill, 65 Naushon Road, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in January 2024
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment to the Pension Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PENSION BOARD
589 Keith R. Demty, 47 Kepler Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in January 2021, 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 Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
PENSION BOARD
Keith R. Demty, 47 Kepler Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in January 2021.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment to the Purchasing Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PURCHASING BOARD
589 Patricia Zacks, 100 Marbury Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in January 2022, 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 Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
PURCHASING BOARD
Patricia Zacks, 100 Marbury Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in January 2022
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.
Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the agenda is amended to include the following communication on a unanimous voice vote:
614 Communication from Eric J. Earls, P.E., DPW Director, to the Honorable Donald R. Grebien, Mayor, regarding RIDEM Response to Blackstone Valley Regional Transfer Station – Improvement Schedule.
Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Council Wildenhain, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Communication from Eric J. Earls, P.E., DPW Director, to the Honorable Donald R. Grebien, Mayor, regarding RIDEM Response to Blackstone Valley Regional Transfer Station – Improvement Schedule.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.
Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilors Barry and Araujo, the agenda is amended to include the following on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Susan Mara, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to Council President David P. Moran, regarding the Proposed Zoning Map Amendments – Pawtucket/ Central Falls Conant Thread District.
An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 410 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket 1996, Entitled “Zoning” Change in Official Zoning Map (Conant Thread District)
An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 410 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket 1996, Entitled “Zoning” Establishment of the Conant Thread Zoning District (CT)
Table of Use Regulations to be Included in the Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Map of Proposed Conant Thread District
Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilors Barry and Araujo, the following are READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Susan Mara, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to Council President David P. Moran, regarding the Proposed Zoning Map Amendments – Pawtucket/ Central Falls Conant Thread District.
An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 410 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket 1996, Entitled “Zoning” Change in Official Zoning Map (Conant Thread District)
An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 410 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket 1996, Entitled “Zoning” Establishment of the Conant Thread Zoning District (CT)
Table of Use Regulations to be Included in the Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Map of Proposed Conant Thread District
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment to the Pawtucket Water Supply Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD
589 James Bradford, 118 Ferris Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in January 2023, 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 Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD
James Bradford, 118 Ferris Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in January 2023.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals, FOR CONFIRMATION:
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
589 Douglas S. McKinnon, 38 Armistice Blvd., Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in January 2024, is READ AND ORDERED FILED. 2561
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 Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Douglas S. McKinnon, 38 Armistice Blvd., Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in January 2024.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment to the City Planning Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
589 Monique Renaud, 283 Bloomfield Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in January 2024, 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 Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Monique Renaud, 283 Bloomfield Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in January 2024.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment to the Public Library Trustees, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES
589 Timothy A. Joseph, 39 Newman Road, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in January 2022, 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 Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Timothy A. Joseph, 39 Newman Road, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in January 2022.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment to the Public Library Trustees, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES
589 Esta V. Barcohana, 162 Ridge Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in January 2022, 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 Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Esta V. Barcohana, 162 Ridge Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in January 2022.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
588 RESOLUTION REMEMBERING BRIGADIER GENERAL CARROLL ADAMS JR., 49 YEARS AFTER HIS UNTIMELY DEATH IN THE VIETNAM WAR.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
588 RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH 2019 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
335 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AND TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $1,000,000 BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2020 AND 2021
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
335 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPAVING OF STREETS IN THE CITY AND ALL COSTS RELATED THERETO AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $5,000,000 BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2020 AND 2021
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
335 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR OF BRIDGES AND ALL COSTS INCIDENTAL OR RELATED THERETO AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $1,000,000 BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2020 AND 2021
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
335 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DRAINAGE AND LANDSCAPING AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $7,000,000 BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2020 AND 2021
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
335 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION AND IMPROVEMENT, REPAIR, ALTERATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $5,000,000 BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2020 AND 2021
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
335 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR PLANNING, EVALUATION, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SANITARY SEWERS AND STORM SEWERS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $1,500,000 BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2020 AND 2021
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
335 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE RENOVATION, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES IN THE CITY INCLUDING LAND ACQUISITION AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,500,000 BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2020 AND 2021
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
335 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $220,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF STATE HOUSING AID AT A REIMBURSEMENT RATE OR STATE SHARE RATIO OF NOT LESS THAN 75% FOR EXPENDITURES ELIGIBLE FOR STATE AID AND PROVIDED THAT THE AUTHORIZATION SHALL BE REDUCED BY ANY GRANT RECEIVED FROM THE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY CAPITAL FUND
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
335 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO EXTEND THE OPERATING LEASE WITH WASTE CONNECTIONS US, INC., FOR THE GROTTO AVENUE TRANSFER STATION, THROUGH MARCH 8, 2019
The following ordinance is read for the SECOND time and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
330 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING THE SCHEDULE OF PAY RATES FOR LOCAL 1012 IN §88-12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, (Reclassification – Park and Recreation Clerk)
The following ordinance is read for the SECOND time and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
330 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. (Purchasing – Reclassify: Purchasing Clerk)
The following ordinance is read for the SECOND time and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
330 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. (DPW – Create: Mechanic III)
The following ordinance is read for the SECOND time and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
330 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING THE SCHEDULE OF PAY RATES FOR LOCAL 3960 IN SECTION §88-12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996. (Purchasing – Delete: Purchasing Agent; Create: Purchasing Director; Delete: Fleet Maintenance Supervisor) AS AMENDED.
The following ordinance is read for the SECOND time and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
330 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. (Zoning - Delete: Housing Inspector and Environmental Inspector; Create: Code Inspector)
The following ordinance is read for the SECOND time and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
330 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING THE SCHEDULE OF PAY RATES FOR LOCAL 3960 IN SECTION §88-12 of the code of ordinances of the city of PAWTUCKET, 1996. (Zoning – Reclassify: Director of Zoning & Code Enforcement)
The following ordinance is read for the SECOND time and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
330 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING THE SCHEDULE OF PAY RATES FOR LOCAL 3960 IN SECTION §88-12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996. (DPW Garage – Create: Business Manager)
The following ordinance is read for the SECOND time and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
330 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING THE SCHEDULE OF PAY RATES FOR LOCAL 3960 IN SECTION §88-12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996. (Purchasing – Create: Buyer)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Araujo and Mercer, the agenda is amended to include the following communication on a unanimous voice vote:
623 Communication from Sara Miranda, Human Resources Coordinator, Division of Personnel, to Councilor John J. Barry, III – Clarification on City Clerk’s Re-Organization.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Araujo and Mercer, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Communication from Sara Miranda, Human Resources Coordinator, Division of Personnel, to Councilor John J. Barry, III – Clarification on City Clerk’s Re-Organization.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE, WHICH WAS POSTPONED AT THE MEETING ON FEBRUARY 6, 2019, IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING THE SCHEDULE OF PAY RATES FOR LOCAL 3960 IN SECTION §88-12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996. (City Clerk’s Office – Reclassify Deputy City Clerk)
UPON RECOMMENDATION 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 Araujo, Barry, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING THE SCHEDULE OF PAY RATES FOR LOCAL 1012 IN §88-12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996. (DPW – Delete: Supervisor Public Works Office)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Wildenhain and Araujo, the agenda is amended to include the following communication on a unanimous voice vote:
590 Communication from Mayor Donald R. Grebien to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council regarding the Ordinance Repealing and Replacing the Schedule of Pay Rates for Unclassified Non-Union Positions in the Mayor Office – Communication Director.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Wildenhain and Araujo, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED
Communication from Mayor Donald R. Grebien to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council regarding the Ordinance Repealing and Replacing the Schedule of Pay Rates for Unclassified Non-Union Positions in the Mayor Office – Communication Director.
THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO THE BELOW ENTITLED ORDINANCE WHICH WAS POSTPONED ON FEBRUARY 6, 2019, IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS AGAIN POSTPONED AND REFERRED BACK TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING THE SCHEDULE OF PAY RATES FOR UNCLASSIFIED NON-UNION POSITIONS IN SECTION §88-12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996. (Mayor’s Office - Create: Communications Director
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WHICH WAS POSTPONED ON FEBRUARY 6, 2019, IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS AGAIN POSTPOSED AND REFERRED BACK TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING THE SCHEDULE OF PAY RATES FOR UNCLASSIFIED NON-UNION POSITIONS IN SECTION §88-12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996. (Mayor’s Office – Create: Communications Director)
Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilors Vitali and Barry, the meeting is adjourned at 7:59 p.m.