CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
RHODE ISLAND
JOURNAL OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY,
The City Council meets in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, July 14, 1998, and is called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor Rolland R. Grant.
Present: Mayor Rolland R. Grant ) Council Members
Joseph S. Larisa, Jr. )
Gerald R. Lynch )
Peter F. Midgley )
Norman J. Miranda )
William J. Conley, Jr. ) City Solicitor
Valerie A. Perry ) City Clerk
Absent: Paul E. Lemont ) City Manager
Invocation is given by Mr. Miranda. The Salute to the Flag is led by Mr. Lynch.
Lori Merolla, Merandi Reporting, is present to record the proceedings of the public hearings.
1) Approval of Council Journals
Regular Council Meeting - June 16, 1998
2) Coastal Resources Management Council - Maintenance Certification M98-5-72 - Reparis to existing timber walls (3) and stairs (4 sets). Located at 45 Terrace Avenue, Plat 13, Lot 3. (Eleanor and Altino P. Barbosa).
3) Coastal Resources Management Council - File Number 98-3-61 - Assent to construct fixed timber pier, ramp, and float, per approved plans, located at 149 Terrace Avenue, Plat Map 414, Block 16, Lot 4. (Sharon L. West)
4) Town of Hopkinton - Resolution in support of 98S-2251, entitled "An Act Relating to Education - Health and Safety of Students" Amending R.I.G.L. 16-21-7 and 16-21-8.
5) Town of Exeter - Resolution in support of the Passage of House Bill 98-H8693 entitled "An Act Relating to Handicapped Children."
6) Cancellation/Abatements - City Assessor requesting cancellation of taxes as follows:
Year Amount
1998 54,486.18
1997 393.76
1995 48.44
1994 96.19
1993 113.49
7) Sunday/Holiday Sales - U-Haul - 738 No. Broadway
East Providence Heritage Week - w/o July 20, 1998
Alcoholic Beverage Class B Ltd - Transfer of Stock Only
(Advertised Providence Journal June 25, July 2, 1998)
Bertucci's Restaurant Corp. dba Bertucci's Brick Oven Pizzeria, 70 Narragansett Park Dr.
Attorney Matthew Lopes, representing the applicant, and Joe Marzilli, Manager of Bertucci's, are present and sworn.
On motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch, and on unanimous roll call vote, the transfer is approved, subject to Police Chief approval.
Secondhand/Auto - (Advertised Prov. Journal July 3, 1998)
Anthony Perry dba Tony's Auto Sales & Service, 10 Pier Road
Anthony Perry, 118 Lyon Avenue, East Providence, Rhode Island is present and sworn.
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Lynch, and on unanimous roll call vote, the license is approved, subject to approvals from the Police Chief and Building Inspector.
Victualing - 26-50 - Newport Ave Donut Inc. 223 Newport Avenue
The applicant is not present. Motion to defer is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa, and unanimously VOTED.
Peddler (Deferred from June 16, 1998)
Joshua Nadeau dba Eskimo King/Palagi's - 20 Algonquin Rd. Pawtucket, RI
The applicant is not present. On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa, it is unanimously VOTED to deny the license.
Peddler - Lemonade - Raymond Thomas 44 Cole Street 02914
The applicant is not present. Motion to defer is made by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Larisa, and unanimously VOTED.
Peddler - Lemonade & Ice Cream - Rickey Robinson dba Eskimo King Frozen Lemonade & Ice Cream Co., 3609 Pawtucket Avenue 02915
Rickey Robinson, 3609 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, Rhode Island is present and sworn. Motion to approve is made by Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and unanimously VOTED.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS RESUME SITTING AS CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCES - FINAL PASSAGE (Given first passage June 16, 1998)
Advertised - Providence Journal - July 3, 1998
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 18 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.", which amends SEC. I Sec. 18-307 entitled "Parking prohibited at all times." is amended by deleting therefrom the following:
PAWTUCKET AVENUE (west side), from a point 21.5 feet north of the south street line of Padelford Avenue extended south 40 feet to end at a point 18.5 feet south of the south street line of Padelford Avenue extended;
SEC II. Sec. 28-307 entitled "Parking prohibited at all times." is amended by adding thereto the following:
PAWTUCKET AVENUE (west side), from a point 21.5 feet north of the south street line of Padelford Avenue extended south 70 feet to end at a point 48.5 feet south of the south street line of Padelford Avenue extended. (Requested by Director of Public Works)
CHAPTER NO. 27
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Larisa, and on unanimous roll call vote, it is VOTED to approve the ordinance for Final Passage.
Billing for Rescue Services
Mr. Larisa asks that the matter be deferred until the Council receives a report on the costs, etc. Chief Bessette states that he spoke to Mr. Lemont several times in the past few weeks and they both feel third party billing will be necessary. Mr. Larisa asks the Chief to have an RFP prepared for the next meeting, along with a packet of information on each company that is chosen by the City Manager and Chief. He asks that the Council be provided with all the information given out in the past on the subject. Mr. Lynch speaks on the subject and stresses the need for educating the public to make sure the elderly won't neglect to call a rescue for fear of having to pay.
After further discussion, motion to defer is made by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch, and so VOTED.
1. Olin Microelectronic Chemicals, Inc. requesting continuance amendment to Zoning Ordinance. On motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously VOTED to refer to the Planning Board.
2 Ann and William Romanoff, 210 Narragansett Avenue, East Providence, Rhode Island are present and sworn. They address the Council regarding a petition to block off a portion of Narragansett Avenue for a party from 12 p.m. on July 18, 1998 to 2 a.m. on June 19, 1998. Ms. Romanoff states that she would like to change the closing time to 11 p.m. After Council discussion, motion to approve as amended is made by Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and so VOTED.
3. Joanne Rochette, 112 Anson Drive, East Providence, Rhode Island is present and sworn. She addresses the Council regarding a petition to block off between Anson Drive and Oak Crest Drive on July 18, 1998 for a Block Party from 3 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Motion to approve is made by Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and so VOTED.
4. Ernie L. Lusignan, 60 Firglade Avenue, East Providence, Rhode Island is present and sworn.
He addresses the Council regarding permission to hold Annual Block Party on August 1, 1998
from 3 p.m. to 12 a.m. Motion to approve is made by Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr.
Miranda, and so VOTED.
5. Robert C. Johnson, 27 Upyonda Way, East Providence, Rhode Island is present and sworn. He addresses the Council regarding a request to block off Upyonda Way on Sunday, August 23, 1998 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the Annual Block Party. Motion to approve is made by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and so VOTED.
6. Kelly Kinder, 47 Bristol Avenue, East Providence, Rhode Island is present and sworn. She
addresses the Council regarding a request to block off from 54 Bristol Avenue to Alden Street
between 1:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. on August 8, 1998 for a Block Party. Motion to approve is
made by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Midgley, and so VOTED.
CLAIMS COMMITTEE
Rick Costa Claim No. 98-27 - Referred to Law Department
Della Mayforth Claim No. 98-26 - Approved
Stu Mundy Claim No. 98-25 - Referred to Law Department
Peter Brown Claim No. 98-24 - Approved
Rana Valles Claim No. 98-23 - Approved
McDonald v. City of East Providence - Referred to Law Department
On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Midgley, and on unanimous roll call vote, the Claims Committee is accepted as presented.
1. Mayor Grant thanks all those who sent cards and well wishes during his recent illness.
2. Mr. Lynch speaks on the All America Cities competition and says the City should be proud of its delegation and the presentation that was made. Both Mr. Lynch and Mr. Larisa thank Jeanne Boyle, Nancy Remington, and Zack Gordon for the work they did on the presentation.
3. Mr. Larisa reports that on June 7, 1998, an Arbitrator awarded our Police Department with a 4% wage increase, retroactive to November 1, 1997, which will result in a cost of more than $183,000. He says he will never again approve a budget with a pay increase in it before an agreement has been reached with a union.
(If given first passage can be referred to the next regular Council Meeting to be held on August 11, 1998)
1) AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 18 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.", which amends Sec I. Article X entitled "Stopping, Standing and Parking.", Subsec 18-307 entitled "Parking prohibited at all times" by adding thereto the following: VIOLA AVENUE (east side), from Bristol Avenue north for 87 feet.
On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Midgley, and on unanimous roll call vote, the ordinance is approved for First Passage.
2) AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 18 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.", which amends Sec I Article X entitled "Stopping, Standing and Parking.", Subsec 18-315 entitled, "Reserved parking designated--Handicapped parking." is amended by adding thereto the following: SANDRA COURT (north side) in front of house number 6, from a point 75 feet easterly from the easterly street line of Wingate Road, that point also being 12 feet westerly from the intersection of the cul-de-sac street line and the extended easterly line of recorded lot 69 as shown on Leroy Heights (plat card 284), westerly for a distance of 25 feet).
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on unanimous roll call vote, the ordinance is approved for First Passage.
The meeting recesses at 8:50 p.m. and reconvenes at 9:00 p.m.
Mr. Miranda receives Unanimous Consent to appoint William Andrade, 168 Bentley Street, East Providence, Rhode Island to the Municipal Court to fill the unexpired term of Charles Goodwin.
On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously VOTED to approve Mayor Grant's appointment of William Castro, 88 Byron Avenue 02916 to the Sister Cities Committee.
Mayor Grant appoints Daniel F. Harrington, 2689 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, Rhode Island 02914 to the Zoning Board of Review as Alternate 2, replacing Ladd Meyer.
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Lynch, it is unanimously VOTED to approve Mr. Midgley's appointment of Robin Cullinan, 73 Temple Drive, East Providence, Rhode Island 02915 as a Crossing Guard.
On motion by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously VOTED to approve Mr. Miranda's appointments of Anthony Almeida, 57 North Carpenter Street, East Providence, Rhode Island 02914, and Valerie A. Perry, 30 Wannamoisett Road, East Providence, Rhode Island to the Sister Cities Committee.
1. David J. Andrews, 3226 Pawtucket Avenue #15, East Providence, Rhode Island is present and sworn. Mr. Andrews addresses the Council regarding safety on Pawtucket Avenue in the area of the Silver Spring Golf Course. He says his truck received $500 worth of damage from a golf ball which came from the golf course. He says he could not find anyone from the golf course who would take care of the matter. He mentions the safety issue and says something should be done to prevent serious injury. After some discussion, Mayor Grant asks Mr. Conley to look into the matter.
2. Attorney Thomas W. Kelly, Ten Bull Street, Newport - Re: Unlawful acceleration of real property tax payments
Mr. Larisa explains that this issue deals with real estate taxes and does not affect East Providence, because the City gives a break to taxpayers if they pay early.
3. Mr. Miranda receives unanimous consent to have William Castro address the Council. Mr. Castro speaks of the appearance of Babe Ruth and Ted Williams to the City's Pierce Field more than 50 years ago. He suggests forming a quasi-committee to commemorate the September 10 and 11, 1941 visits, which he says would bring notoriety to East Providence. He goes on to say that he has at least fifteen people who are willing to put up $100 each to pay for a plaque.
Motion is made by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda, to approve the formation of a Citizens' Committee to investigate the commemoration of Babe Ruth's and Ted Williams' appearance at Pierce Field and authorize the City Solicitor to draft a resolution to that effect. The motion passes 5-0.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourns at 9:25 p.m.
Attest:
Valerie A. Perry, CMC
City Clerk Approved:___________________