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City Council, November 8, 2023
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council was held Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 7:55 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. 
Absent – 0.
President Mercer presided.
The reading of the records of the October 18, 2023 Joint City Property Committee and Committee of the Whole meeting, as well as the October 25, 2023 Joint City Property Committee and Committee of the Whole meeting, Finance Committee meeting and City Council meeting was dispensed with and the records were APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZED COUNCILOR ARAUJO
Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilors Moran and Moreno, the agenda was amended to include the following communication on unanimous voice vote:
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, and the Honorable Terrence E. Mercer, City Council President, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket School Committee (Offer from the Soloviev Group for McCoy Stadium)
Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilors Moran and Moreno, the following communication was READ AND REFERRED TO THE NOVEMBER 21, 2023 CITY COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA, on a unanimous voice vote.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, and the Honorable Terrence E. Mercer, City Council President, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket School Committee (Offer from the Soloviev Group for McCoy Stadium)
Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Coderre, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE READ AND ORDERED FILED
623 A. Communication from the Pawtucket Personnel Board to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Public Input By-Laws)
592 B. Communication from the Pawtucket Planning Commission to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Public Input By-Laws)
126 C. Communication from the Fairlawn Dog Park Committee to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Public Input By-Laws)
**590 D. Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Pawtucket School Committee (Transfer of Land for Unified High School)
061 E. Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Statement of Estimated, Realized and Unrealized Revenues for the fiscal period July 1, 2022 through January 31, 2023)
061 F. Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Statement of Estimated, Realized and Unrealized Revenues for the fiscal period July 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023)
061 G. Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Statement of Estimated, Realized and Unrealized Revenues for the fiscal period July 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023)
061 H. Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Statement of Estimated, Realized and Unrealized Revenues for the fiscal period July 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023)
061 I. Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Statement of Estimated Realized and Unrealized Revenues for the fiscal period July 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023)
061 J. Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Statement of Estimated, Realized and Unrealized Revenues for the fiscal period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023)
611 K. Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (FY23 Medical Fund Report)
033 L. Communication from Robert Burns, Tax Assessor, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Abatement Recommendations for July, August, and September 2023)
M. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ABATEMENT OF TAXES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, REAL ESTATE AND TANGIBLES FOR JULY, AUGUST, AND SEPTEMBER 2023, IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,004.75, WAS REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
623 N. Communication from Sara Miranda, PHR, Human Resources Coordinator, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Reclassification of Local 3960 Economic/Cultural Affairs Officer)
623 O. Communication from Sara Miranda, PHR, Human Resources Coordinator, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Reclassification of Local 3960 positions)
P. 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. (ADD: Cultural Affairs Program Coordinator, Supervisor of Sewers, Sanitation & Recycling; DELETE: Economic & Cultural Affairs Officer, Sewer Supervisor; CHANGE: Fleet Mechanic, Fleet Mechanic EVT Certified) WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
028 Q. Communication from Mark Goudreau, CD Program Manager, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Substantial Amendment to the CDBG and HOME 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan)
**614 R. Draft Report on the Pawtucket Grotto Avenue Landfill Closure Project.
** TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO FURTHER ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THIS MATTER
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:
589 Cory Morel, 75 Archer Street, Apt. 1, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the 1st Monday in January 2026, WAS READ AND ORDERED FILED.
AYES – President Mercer, Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
PENSION BOARD
Cory Morel, 75 Archer Street, Apt. 1, Pawtucket, RI 02860. 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 Juvenile Hearing Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
589 Donna Crawshaw, 59 Madison Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the 1st Monday in December 2026, WAS READ AND ORDERED FILED.
AYES – President Mercer, Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
Donna Crawshaw, 59 Madison Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the 1st Monday in December 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 Juvenile Hearing Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
589 Maribel Echeverry McLaughlin, 87 Varnum Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the 1st Monday in December 2026, WAS READ AND ORDERED FILED
The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, for confirmation was CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Mercer, Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
Maribel Echeverry McLaughlin, 87 Varnum Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the 1st Monday in December 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 City Planning Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
589 Monique Renaud, 283 Bloomfield Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires the 1st Monday in January 2029, WAS READ AND ORDERED FILED.
AYES – President Mercer, Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Monique Renaud, 283 Bloomfield Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires the 1st Monday in January 2029.
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:
589 Nancy T. Pelletier, 63 Calder Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires the 1st Monday in January 2027, WAS READ AND ORDERED FILED
AYES – President Mercer, Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
PURCHASING BOARD
Nancy T. Pelletier, 63 Calder Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861. 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 Public Library Trustees Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES BOARD
589 Heidi Gilkenson, 26 Knowles Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the 1st Monday in January 2027, WAS READ AND ORDERED FILED
AYES – President Mercer, Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES BOARD
Heidi Gilkenson, 26 Knowles Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. 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 Water Supply Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
589 William Masuck, 25 Second Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires the 1st Monday in January 2028, WAS READ AND ORDERED FILED
The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, for confirmation was CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Mercer, Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
WATER SUPPLY BOARD
William Masuck, 25 Second Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term expires the 1st Monday in January 2028
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Mercer, Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
588 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ACCEPT PAYMENTS OF $1,000 FOR EACH OF THREE PERMANENT SUBTERRANEAN TUNNEL EASEMENTS UNDER CITY OWNED PROPERTY BETWEEN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND THE NARRAGANSETT BAY COMMISSION (NBC) RELATING TO SEWER AND STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE TO BE INSTALLED BETWEEN 804 SCHOOL STREET AND 660 ROOSEVELT AVENUE IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET (EASEMENT NO. 61P, AT P22/L220; NO. 62P, AT P22/L221; AND NO. 68P, AT P20/L27)
The following ordinance was read for the SECOND time and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Mercer, Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
330 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING THE SCHEDULE OF PAY RATES FOR LOCAL 251 IN SECTION §88-12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996 (Teamsters)
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE MOTION TO DENY AND REFER THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY TO RHODE ISLAND ENERGY WAS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Mercer, Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
Margarita & Anderlis Reyes – Pending further estimates (Pothole)
Miguel Ramirez – $1,795.23, pending further estimates (Property Damage)
With no further business to discuss, Council President Mercer adjourned the meeting in memory of Patricia St. Germain; Maurice Trenteseaux, father of Fire Chief John Trenteseaux; and Daniel Beardsley, Retired Executive Director of the RI League of Cities and Towns, at 8:19 PM.