City Council, February 9, 2022

 

A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 9:51 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. 

 

Present – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Gregor, Mercer, Stachowiak, Vasquez and Wildenhain.

 

Absent – Councilor Schuette.

 

President Moran presides.

 

The reading of the records of the January 19, 2022 Finance Committee meeting and City Council meeting is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.

 

 

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

 

*THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:

 

3          A.     Communication from Cheryl McWilliams, Ed.D. Superintendent of Pawtucket Schools, to Angelica Infante-Green, Commissioner of Education, Rhode Island Department of Education. (Closure of Elizabeth Baldwin Elementary School)

           

611      B.     Communication from Joanna L’Heureux, Director of Finance, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Annual Report of Vehicle Assignments and Usages)

           

061      C.     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, 2021 to December 31, 2021)

           

589      D.     Communication from Jesus Diaz, to Mayor Donald R. Grebien. (Resignation from the Juvenile Hearing Board)

           

589      E.      Communication from Eric J. Auger, to Mayor Donald R. Grebien. (Resignation from the Arts Panel Review Committee and the Riverfront Commission)

 

589      F.      Communication from Max Silva, to Mayor Donald R. Grebien. (Resignation from the Juvenile Hearing Board)

           

028      G.     Resolution from the Town of Tiverton Requesting Amendments to the RI General Laws Related to Notification of Aquaculture Applications Before the Coastal Resources Management Commission

           

028      H.     Resolution from the Town of Tiverton Requesting that Governor Daniel McKee and the General Assembly Increase the Number of Basic Police Training Academies

           

028      I.       Resolution from the Town of Tiverton Requesting Changes to R.I. General Laws §§ 16-7-40(c) and (d) Regarding School Housing Aid

           

589      J.      Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council.  (Reappointment of members of the Mayor’s Community Board)

           

590      K.     Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to Dr. Cheryl McWilliams, Superintendent of the Pawtucket School Department. (American Rescue Plan Act)

           

3          L.      Communication from Dr. Cheryl McWilliams, Superintendent of the Pawtucket School Department to Mayor Donald R. Grebien. (American Rescue Plant Act)

           

**614  N.     Communication from David Clemente, Public Works Director, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council.  (Response – Feminine Hygiene Products)

           

**625  O.     Communication from Dylan Zelazo, Director of Administration, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council.  (Response – Dedication in Memory of Late City Councilor Ama Amponsah)

           

            P.      Communication from Diana Figueroa, Senior Planner II, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Local Historic District Nomination, 539 East Avenue AP64, L806) IS REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE

           

            Q.     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 (Addition of 539 East Avenue, AP64 L806 to the Pawtucket Historic District) IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND A PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR FEBRUARY 23, 2022

           

            R.     Communication from Lisa Guillette, Executive Director, Foster Forward, to David P. Moran, President, Pawtucket City Council. (Requesting Tax Exemption for Foster Forward, 16 North Bend Street) IS REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

           

            S.      Communication from Robert W. Burns, Tax Assessor, to David P. Moran, President Pawtucket City Council. (Tax Exemption for Foster Forward, 16 North Bend Street) IS REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

           

            T.      Communication from Joe Damoura, President of the Cape Verdean Museum, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Requesting Tax Exemption for Cape Verdean Museum, 617 Prospect Street) IS REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

           

            U.     Communication from Robert W. Burns, Tax Assessor, to David P. Moran, President Pawtucket City Council. (Tax Exemption for Cape Verdean Museum, 617 Prospect Street) IS REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

           

623      V.     Communication from Sara Miranda, PHR, Human Resources Coordinator, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council.  (3960 Contract – July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024)

           

            W.    Contract between the City of Pawtucket and Council 94 AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Local 3960 for July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024 – IS REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

           

            X.     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.  (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024) - IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

           

            Y.     AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING THE SCHEDULE OF PAY RATES FOR CLASSIFIED NON-UNION EMPLOYEES IN SECTION §88-12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996. - IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

           

            Z.      AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING THE SCHEDULE OF PAY RATES FOR UNCLASSIFIED NON-UNION POSITIONS IN §88-12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996. – IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

           

            AA.  THE FOLLOWING CLAM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAMS AND PENDING SUITS:

Jorge Reyes - $370.00

           

            BB.   THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT AND RI INTERLOCAL TRUST:

Alejandro Mendez by Richard P. Brederson, Esq. – No Amount Specified

Tiffany Moore by Michael F. Campopiano – No Amount Specified

Richard Sutton by Farmers Insurance - $6,615.27

 

**        TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN.

 

625      M.    Communication from Dylan Zelazo, Director of Administration, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Response – Angelica Textile Property) IS POSTPONED UNTIL FEBRUARY 23, 2022

 

 

Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following appointment as a member of the Juvenile Hearing Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:

 

JUVENILE HEARING BOARD

 

589    Marlon Dixon, 96 Daggett Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1^st Monday in December, 2024 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

The following nomination, submitted for confirmation by His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Gregor, Mercer, Stachowiak, Vasquez and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

JUVENILE HEARING BOARD

 

Marlon Dixon, 96 Daggett Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1^st Monday in December, 2024.

 

 

Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following appointment as a member of the Juvenile Hearing Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:

 

JUVENILE HEARING BOARD

 

589   Kinnan Dowie, 1112 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1^st Monday in December, 2024 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

The following nomination, submitted for confirmation by His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Gregor, Mercer, Stachowiak, Vasquez and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

JUVENILE HEARING BOARD

 

Kinnan Dowie, 1112 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1^st Monday in December, 2024.

 

 

Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following appointment as a member of the Juvenile Hearing Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:

 

JUVENILE HEARING BOARD

 

589   Lillian Silva, 107 Young Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1^st Monday in December, 2024 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

The following nomination, submitted for confirmation by His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Gregor, Mercer, Stachowiak, Vasquez and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

JUVENILE HEARING BOARD

 

Lillian Silva, 107 Young Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1^st Monday in December, 2024.

 

 

 

Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Historic District Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:

 

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

 

589   Jason C. Bacon, 143 Parkside Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1^st Monday in February, 2025 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

The following nomination, submitted for confirmation by His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Gregor, Mercer, Stachowiak, Vasquez and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

 

Jason C. Bacon, 143 Parkside Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1^st Monday in February, 2025.

 

 

 

Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Historic District Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:

 

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

 

589   Richard W. Fay, 466 Armistice Blvd., Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1^st Monday in February, 2025 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

The following nomination, submitted for confirmation by His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Gregor, Mercer, Stachowiak, Vasquez and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

 

Richard W. Fay, 466 Armistice Blvd., Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1^st Monday in February, 2025.

 

 

Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Historic District Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:

 

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

 

589   Frederick R. Love, 25 Belmont Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1^st Monday in February, 2025 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

The following nomination, submitted for confirmation by His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Gregor, Mercer, Stachowiak, Vasquez and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

 

Frederick R. Love, 25 Belmont Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1^st Monday in February, 2025.

 

 

Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Pension Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:

 

PENSION BOARD

 

589   Cory Morel, 75 Archer Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1^st Monday in January, 2024 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

The following nomination, submitted for confirmation by His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Gregor, Mercer, Stachowiak, Vasquez and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

PENSION BOARD

 

Cory Morel, 75 Archer Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1^st Monday in January, 2024.

 

 

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

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Gregor, Mercer, Stachowiak, Vasquez and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

033  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ABATEMENT OF TAXES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, REAL ESTATE AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR APRIL, MAY AND JUNE, 2021 IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $118.069.65

 

 

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

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Gregor, Mercer, Stachowiak, Vasquez and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

 

Rudy Laurent - $223.13

 

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

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Gregor, Mercer, Stachowiak, Vasquez and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

Queena Odoom - $1,453.76/$2,461.54

 

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by the entire City Council, the meeting is adjourned at 10:07 p.m., in honor of Barbara Pacheco, who retired after more than four decades of outstanding service to the city of Pawtucket.