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City Council, January 19, 2022
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at 8:47 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. 
Present – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Gregor, Mercer, Schuette, Stachowiak, Vasquez and Wildenhain.
Absent – 0.
President Moran presides.
The reading of the records of the January 5, 2022 Claims and Pending Suits Committee meeting, City Property Committee meeting, Recreation Committee meeting and City Council meeting is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
THE FOLLOWING MATTER IS TAKEN UP AT THIS TIME:
Ratification of Contract between the Pawtucket School Department and the Rhode Island Council 94 AFL-CIO, Local 1352 for July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT IS RATIFIED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Gregor, Mercer, Schuette, Stachowiak, Vasquez and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
Contract between the Pawtucket School Department and the Rhode Island Council 94 AFL-CIO, Local 1352 for July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024
Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Gregor, the *Consent Agenda is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
*THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
**590 A. Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to Governor Daniel J. McKee. (Funding Formula Affecting Pawtucket Schools)
590 B. Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Confirmation of Arthur Plitt to the Pension Board)
**15 D. Communication from Susan L. Reed, Library Director, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (2nd Quarter Library Report)
E. Communication from Susan L. Reed, Library Director, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (Lease Renewal for Library Parking) IS REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE
F. Communication from Denise Panichas, Executive Director of The Samaritans of Rhode Island, to the Honorable Mayor Donald R. Grebien. (Pawtucket Municipal Support) IS REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE)
G. THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS REFERRED THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Rudy Laurent - $223.13
Queena Odoom - $1,453.76/$2,461.54
H. THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS REFERRED TO THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT AND RI INTERLOCAL TRUST:
Vicky and Xaiden Richardson by Gregory J. Schadone, Ltd. – No Amount Specified
** TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN.
C. Communication from Dylan Zelazo, Director of Administration, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Response – Angelica Textile Property) is POSTPONED UNTIL FEBRUARY 9, 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 Library Board of Trustees, FOR CONFIRMATION:
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Carlos Spinola, 139 Sayles Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1st Monday in January, 2025 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
The following nomination, submitted by His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Gregor, Mercer, Schuette, Stachowiak, Vasquez and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Carlos Spinola, 139 Sayles Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1st Monday in January, 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 Library Board of Trustees, FOR CONFIRMATION:
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Esta V. Barcohana, 162 Ridge Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1st Monday in January, 2025 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
The following nomination, submitted by His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Gregor, Mercer, Schuette, Stachowiak, Vasquez and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Esta V. Barcohana, 162 Ridge Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1st Monday in January, 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 Library Board of Trustees, FOR CONFIRMATION:
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Alan Chuman, 52 Roberta Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1st Monday in January, 2025 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
The following nomination, submitted by His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Gregor, Mercer, Schuette, Stachowiak, Vasquez and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Alan Chuman, 52 Roberta Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1st Monday in January, 2025
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VASQUEZ.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vasquez, seconded by Councilor Araujo, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Dylan Zelazo, Director of Administration, requesting an update on creating a dedication in memory of the late City Councilor Ama Amponsah.
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 Advisory Commission on Arts and Culture, FOR CONFIRMATION:
ADVISORY COMMISSION ON ARTS AND CULTURE
Jan Brodie, P.O. Box 196, Mattapoisett, MA. Term expires the 1st Monday in October, 2024 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
The following nomination, submitted by His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Gregor, Mercer, Schuette, Stachowiak, Vasquez and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
ADVISORY COMMISSION ON ARTS AND CULTURE
Jan Brodie, P.O. Box 196, Mattapoisett, MA. Term expires the 1st Monday in October, 2024.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DAROSA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor DaRosa, seconded by Councilor Schuette, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Joanna L’Heureux, Director of Finance; Dylan Zelazo, Director of Administration; and David Clemente, Director of Public Works; requesting an update on making feminine hygiene products available in city buildings.
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 Advisory Commission on Arts and Culture, FOR CONFIRMATION:
ADVISORY COMMISSION ON ARTS AND CULTURE
Jeannine L. Chartier, 500 Prospect Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1st Monday in October, 2024 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
The following nomination, submitted by His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Gregor, Mercer, Schuette, Stachowiak, Vasquez and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
ADVISORY COMMISSION ON ARTS AND CULTURE
Jeannine L. Chartier, 500 Prospect Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1st Monday in October, 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 Planning Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PLANNING COMMISSION
Antero Martins, 54 Ferncrest Drive, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1st Monday in January, 2027 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
The following nomination, submitted by His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Gregor, Mercer, Schuette, Stachowiak, Vasquez and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
PLANNING COMMISSION
Antero Martins, 54 Ferncrest Drive, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1st Monday in January, 2027.
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 Purchasing Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PURCHASING BOARD
Patricia Zacks, 100 Marbury Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1st Monday in January, 2025 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
The following nomination, submitted by His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Gregor, Mercer, Schuette, Stachowiak, Vasquez and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
PURCHASING BOARD
Patricia Zacks, 100 Marbury Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1st Monday in January, 2025
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilors Araujo and Vasquez, the agenda is amended to include the following communications on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Sara Miranda, HR Coordinator to the Honorable Members of the City Council, regarding contracts for 3960 and 1012 and various pay plans.
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilors Araujo and Vasquez, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Communication from Sara Miranda, HR Coordinator to the Honorable Members of the City Council, regarding contracts for 3960 and 1012 and various pay plans.
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 Personnel Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PERSONNEL BOARD
Patricia Martinez, 142 Oakland Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1st Monday in January, 2027 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
The following nomination, submitted by His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Gregor, Mercer, Schuette, Stachowiak, Vasquez and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
PERSONNEL BOARD
Patricia Martinez, 142 Oakland Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1st Monday in January, 2027.
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 Pawtucket Water Supply Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD
Mark Theroux, 100 Rice Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1st Monday in January, 2026 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
The following nomination, submitted by His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Gregor, Mercer, Schuette, Stachowiak, Vasquez and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD
Mark Theroux, 100 Rice Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1st Monday in January, 2026
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 Zoning Board of Appeals, FOR CONFIRMATION:
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Paula A. McAloon, 39 Ruth Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1st Monday in January, 2027 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
The following nomination, submitted by His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Gregor, Mercer, Schuette, Stachowiak, Vasquez and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Paula A. McAloon, 39 Ruth Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1st Monday in January, 2027.
Communication from Christopher Montalto, National Grid and Daryl Crossman, Verizon New England Inc., to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, requesting approval to install a new Pole at 481 Broadway IS APPROVED PENDING THE APPROVAL OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by the entire City Council, the meeting is adjourned at 9:17 p.m.