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PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
137 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, PAWTUCKET, RI
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2025
7:00 PM
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council was held Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 7:26 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Mercer, Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilor Gregor.
President Mercer presided.
1. The reading of the records of the January 22, 2025 City Property Committee meeting, Committee on Claims and Pending Suits meeting, Ordinance Committee meeting, and City Council meeting was dispensed with and the records were APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZED COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilors Moran and Rubio, the agenda was amended to take up the following at this time, on a unanimous voice vote:
Agreement Between the Pawtucket School Committee and RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO Local 1352 July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilors Moran and Rubio, the following collective bargaining agreement was APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Mercer, Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain
NOES – 0.
Agreement Between the Pawtucket School Committee and RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO Local 1352 July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027
Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Moreno, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
2. *THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE READ AND ORDERED FILED
- Communication from Ryan Holt, Chief of Staff, to the Honorable Terrence E. Mercer, Pawtucket City Council President (Response – American Rescue Plan Act Funds Utilization) WAS POSTPONED AT THE JANUARY 5 AND 22, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
- Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Reappointment of Beth Roberge to the Pawtucket Housing Authority) WAS POSTPONED AT THE JANUARY 22, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
- Communication from the Honorable Michael A. Araujo, Councilor-At-Large, to the Honorable Terrence E. Mercer, City Council President (Missed Trash Pickups on Whipple Street)
- Communication from Mark Stankiewicz, Finance Director, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Vehicle Assignments and Usages Annual Report Fiscal Year 2024)
- Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Appointment of Directors)
- Communication from Dale McGhee, CFO, Pawtucket School Department, to David A. Bergantino, CPA, DFE, Auditor General (Response – Extension Request for the Fiscal Year 2024 Audit)
- Communication from David Farrell, Parks Commission Chair, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Response – Pawtucket Parks Commission Annual Report for 2024)
- Communication from Paul Gallagher, Human Resources Director, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Amend Pay Ordinances for Local 1012 & Local 3960)
- 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: Zoning & Code Enforcement – Office Manager) WAS REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
- THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY WAS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Larry Monastesse – $100.00 (Property Damage)
Justin Penardo – $464.06 (Vehicle Damage)
- THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY WAS REFERRED TO THE LAW DEPARTMENT AND RI INTERLOCAL TRUST:
Susan Corrigan – $10,483.60 (Vehicle Damage)
Ariah Rabbitt by Basso Law LLC – No amount specified (Personal Injury)
Arthur Santagata by Formisano & Co. – No amount specified (Personal Injury)
Joseph Quaye by Bottaro Law Firm LLC – No amount specified (Personal Injury)
** TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN.
J. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING THE SCHEDULE OF PAY RATES FOR LOCAL 3960 IN §88-12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996 (July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027) WAS INDEFINITELY POSTPONED
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZED COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Moran, the agenda was amended to introduce the following ordinance, on a unanimous voice vote:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING THE SCHEDULE OF PAY RATES FOR LOCAL 3960 IN §88-12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996 (Reclassification: Implementation Facilitator/Data Analyst)
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following ordinance was LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, on a unanimous voice vote:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING THE SCHEDULE OF PAY RATES FOR LOCAL 3960 IN §88-12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996 (Reclassification: Implementation Facilitator/Data Analyst)
3. Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as the City Solicitor of the City of Pawtucket, FOR CONFIRMATION:
CITY SOLICITOR
Frank J. Milos, Jr., 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, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain
NOES – 0.
CITY SOLICITOR
Frank J. Milos, Jr.
4. THE COUNCIL TOOK UP THE FOLLOWING:
ELECTION OF CITY OFFICERS
CITY SERGEANT (2-YEAR TERM)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZED COUNCILOR MORENO.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moreno, seconded by Councilor Araujo, the name of AL HERVIEUX was placed in nomination to serve as the City Sergeant.
With no other nominations offered, AL HERVIEUX WAS RE-ELECTED CITY SERGEANT (Two Year Term) on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Mercer, Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain
SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES (2-YEAR TERM)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZED COUNCILOR ARAUJO.
Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Moran, the nomination of Sealer of Weights & Measures was POSTPONED, on a unanimous voice vote.
JUDGE OF PROBATE (2-YEAR TERM)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZED COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilors Coderre, Moran, Rubio and Stachowiak, the name of CRISTINE MCBURNEY was placed in nomination to serve as the Judge of Probate.
With no other nominations offered, CRISTINE MCBURNEY WAS RE-ELECTED JUDGE OF THE PROBATE COURT (Two Year Term) on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Mercer, Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain
NOES – 0.
5. 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
Christopher J. Brouillette, 122 Daggett Ave., 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, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain
NOES – 0.
PURCHASING BOARD
Christopher J. Brouillette, 122 Daggett Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term Expires the 1st Monday in January 2028.
6. 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 Parks Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PARKS COMMISSION
Mary Healey, 85 Armistice Blvd, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term Expires the 1st Monday in August 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, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain
NOES – 0.
PARKS COMMISSION
Mary Healey, 85 Armistice Blvd, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term Expires the 1st Monday in August 2028.
7. 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 Parks Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PARKS COMMISSION
Daniel J. Imbracsio, 149 Oswald Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861.
Term Expires the 1st Monday in August 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, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain
NOES – 0.
PARKS COMMISSION
Daniel J. Imbracsio, 149 Oswald Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term Expires the 1st Monday in August 2028
8. 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
W. Bruce Tillinghast, 221 High Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term Expires the 1st Monday in February 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, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain
NOES – 0.
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
W. Bruce Tillinghast, 221 High Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term Expires the 1st Monday in February 2028
9. 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 & CULTURE
Miriam Plitt, 44 Cooke Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Term Expires September 30, 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, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain
NOES – 0.
ADVISORY COMMISSION ON ARTS & CULTURE
Miriam Plitt, 44 Cooke Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term Expires September 30, 2028.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZED COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN
10. Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Moran, the agenda was amended to introduce the following Collective Bargaining Agreement:
Collective Bargaining Agreement by and between the City of Pawtucket and Pawtucket Lodge No. 4 Fraternal Order of Police for 2023-2024
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following Collective Bargaining Agreement WAS REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE on a unanimous voice vote:
Collective Bargaining Agreement by and between the City of Pawtucket and Pawtucket Lodge No. 4 Fraternal Order of Police for 2023-2024
11. 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
William H. Ruggerio, 55 Rowe Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861.
Term Expires the 1st Monday in January 2030, 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, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain
NOES – 0.
PERSONNEL BOARD
William H. Ruggerio, 55 Rowe Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term Expires the 1st Monday in January 2030.
12. 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
Karen Kolodziej, 154 Benedict Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861.
Term Expires the 1st Monday in January 2030, 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, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain
NOES – 0.
PLANNING COMMISSION
Karen Kolodziej, 154 Benedict Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Term Expires the 1st Monday in January 2030.
COUNCILOR RUBIO LEAVES AT 8:02 PM
13. 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 Board of Trustees, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Esta V. Barcohana, 162 Ridge Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
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, Moran, Moreno, Stachowiak and Wildenhain
NOES – 0.
PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Esta V. Barcohana, 162 Ridge Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term Expires the 1st Monday in January 2028.
14. 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 Board of Trustees, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Alan Chuman, 52 Roberta Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
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, Moran, Moreno, Stachowiak and Wildenhain
NOES – 0.
PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Alan Chuman, 52 Roberta Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term Expires the 1st Monday in January 2028.
COUNCILOR RUBIO RETURNED AT 8:04
15. Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, FOR CONFIRMATION:
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
John DoCouto, 9 Hayward Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term Expires the 1st Monday in January 2030, 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, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain
NOES – 0.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
John DoCouto, 9 Hayward Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term Expires the 1st Monday in January 2030.
16. 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 Zoning Board of Appeals, FOR CONFIRMATION:
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Maribel Echeverry McLaughlin, 87 Varnum Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term Expires the 1st Monday in January 2030, 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, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain
NOES – 0.
Maribel Echeverry McLaughlin, 87 Varnum Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term Expires the 1st Monday in January 2030.
17. THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS TO BE ELECTED WEIGHERS OF MERCHANDISE (2 Year Terms) WERE APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Mercer, Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
Adam Sinel Charles R. Sinel
Joshua Sinel Samuel S. Sinel
THE COUNCIL TOOK UP THE FOLLOWING:
18. AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 263 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET 1996, ENTITLED “LITTERING”
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZED COUNCILOR MORAN
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilors Coderre and Rubio, the following amendment to the above ordinance was taken up:
Amend the following:
A. Any person violating any of the provisions contained in § 263-3 through and including § 263-19 § 263-20 of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a violation and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in an amount not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500), and in addition shall pay all costs and expenses involved in the offense. Each day such violation is committed or permitted shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such hereunder.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilors Coderre and Rubio, the following AMENDMENT was APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Mercer, Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
Amend the following:
A. Any person violating any of the provisions contained in § 263-3 through and including § 263-19 § 263-20 of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a violation and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in an amount not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500), and in addition shall pay all costs and expenses involved in the offense. Each day such violation is committed or permitted shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such hereunder.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Coderre, the following amendment to the above ordinance was taken up:
Amend the following:
C. (1) Any person who disposes or whose vehicle, either owned or leased, is used to dispose of heavy debris other than at a solid waste management facility licensed by the director of the department of environmental management of the state or through a scheduled picked up by the Department of Public Works shall be deemed to have created an unsanitary condition and a nuisance. A person convicted of a violation of this ordinance shall be subject to a fine in an amount of five hundred dollars ($500) per day of the violation. Each day such violation is committed or permitted shall constitute a separate offense and shall be subject to a fine of five hundred dollars ($500) per offense. In addition to fines, each person convicted of improperly disposing of heavy debris under this ordinance shall be responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by the City including, the value of any work to remove and property properly dispose of the illegally dumped heavy debris, the value of any work to remediate or clean any areas affected by the illegally dumped heavy debris. The hourly value of services performed by personnel and/or equipment shall be set by an appropriate person, such as a department head, and shall be reasonably related to the value of similar services performed by private companies or entities in the marketplace. Additionally, the court has the discretion to impose up to 60 hours of community service to be performed at a non-profit organization and must be completed within one year of the offense date.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Coderre, the following AMENDMENT was APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Mercer, Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
C. (1) Any person who disposes or whose vehicle, either owned or leased, is used to dispose of heavy debris other than at a solid waste management facility licensed by the director of the department of environmental management of the state or through a scheduled picked up by the Department of Public Works shall be deemed to have created an unsanitary condition and a nuisance. A person convicted of a violation of this ordinance shall be subject to a fine in an amount of five hundred dollars ($500) per day of the violation. Each day such violation is committed or permitted shall constitute a separate offense and shall be subject to a fine of five hundred dollars ($500) per offense. In addition to fines, each person convicted of improperly disposing of heavy debris under this ordinance shall be responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by the City including, the value of any work to remove and property properly dispose of the illegally dumped heavy debris, the value of any work to remediate or clean any areas affected by the illegally dumped heavy debris. The hourly value of services performed by personnel and/or equipment shall be set by an appropriate person, such as a department head, and shall be reasonably related to the value of similar services performed by private companies or entities in the marketplace. Additionally, the court has the discretion to impose up to 60 hours of community service to be performed at a non-profit organization and must be completed within one year of the offense date.
19. UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME, AS AMENDED, AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Mercer, Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 263 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET 1996, ENTITLED “LITTERING” AS AMENDED.
THE COUNCIL TOOK UP THE FOLLOWING:
20. AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 388-41.2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “No parking during street cleaning.”
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZED COUNCILOR MORAN
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Coderre, the following amendment to the above ordinance was taken up:
Amend the following:
§ 388-41.2. No parking during street cleaning. [Added 7-8-2004 by Ch. No. 2736]
B. Notice of the The dates of the cleaning of each individual public street shall be provided to the public as follows:
(1) Sent with the annual real estate tax bill; and
(2) Published in a newspaper of general circulation at least four (4) weeks prior to the start of street sweeping season; and
(3) Posted on signs on the streets to be cleaned; and
(4) Posted on the City of Pawtucket website and/or respective social media pages; and
ADD: (5) Called prior to the start of street sweeping season by CodeRed or other automated telephone calling service used by the City with a message informing the public of where to find the dates as described in Section (B)1-4 above.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Coderre, the following AMENDMENT was APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Mercer, Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
Amend the following:
§ 388-41.2. No parking during street cleaning. [Added 7-8-2004 by Ch. No. 2736]
B. Notice of the The dates of the cleaning of each individual public street shall be provided to the public as follows:
(1) Sent with the annual real estate tax bill; and
(2) Published in a newspaper of general circulation at least four (4) weeks prior to the start of street sweeping season; and
(3) Posted on signs on the streets to be cleaned; and
(4) Posted on the City of Pawtucket website and/or respective social media pages; and
ADD: (5) Called prior to the start of street sweeping season by CodeRed or other automated telephone calling service used by the City with a message informing the public of where to find the dates as described in Section (B)1-4 above.
21. UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME, AS AMENDED, AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Mercer, Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 388-41.2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “No parking during street cleaning.” AS AMENDED
Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Moreno, the meeting was adjourned at 8:22 PM.