City Council, June 9, 1993
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, June 9, 1993, at eight five o’clock p.m. All the members are present except Councilor Rabbitt and President Barry presides.
The reading of the records of May 13, 19, and June 1, 1993, are dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder the *Consent Agenda is approved on a unanimous voice vote:
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
**TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Vieira, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Jack Rahill, Finance Director, regarding the Police and Fire Pension System. Councilor Moran would like to know when the last time money was paid into this plan and how much was paid.
The Council would also like to know why, other than preventing the City from running a deficit, no money has been paid in for 1992 or 1993 and when does he expect to put money into the system for those years.
COUNCILOR RABBITT ARRIVES AT 8:14 PM.
B. Communication from students from Tolman High School, to Michael Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment. (Friendship Gardens) is Read and Ordered Filed and REFERRED TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Albertino L. Vicente, Affirmative Action Coordinator, requesting a copy of the City’s Affirmative Action Plan.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Clement, seconded by Councilor Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Albertino L. Vicente, Affirmative Action Coordinator, requesting his comments on the possibility of creating a Private Citizen’s Advisory Committee on Affirmative Action.
Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Iberia’s Auto Body & Auto Sales Inc., d/b/a Iberia’s Auto Sales and Auto Body, (100% change of Stockholders) 43 Church Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 53, Lot 167, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobiles and repairing the same, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking is Scott Partington, Attorney, 97 Cottage Street, Pawtucket, RI.
Mr. Partington states that he is the Attorney for the Applicant. However he understands that the Council is concerned that he may have a conflict of interest, because he also represents the Council on some matters. He recommends that the Petition be Laid on the Table and that the matter be referred to the Ethics Commission.
Mr. Partington does not believe that he has a conflict and he states that the Ethics Commission can give a non-binding oral opinion.
Also, speaking is Douglas DeSimone, representing the applicants’ landlord, 49 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI.
Mr. DeSimone is objecting to the request to lay this matter on the table. He doesn’t object to Partington’s representation of the applicants.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Clement, the Public Hearing is recessed until June 23, 1993, and the License is Laid on the Table and the Clerk is instructed to contact the Ethics Commission on this matter on a unanimous voice:
Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Iberia’s Auto Body & Auto Sales Inc., d/b/a Iberia’s Auto Sales and Auto Body, (100% change of Stockholders) 43 Church Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 53, Lot 167, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobiles and repairing the same. LIC#30054 & #40048
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Bray, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to R.I. Registry of Motor Vehicles, requesting a listing of all vehicles registered to the City of Pawtucket and all related agencies.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Wiley Archer, Acting Chief Engineer, Pawtucket Water Supply Board, to re-affirm the position of the City Council that the Board move swiftly to mandate that Colfax return to the Pawtucket Water Supply System.
The following Communication was Laid on the Table at the meetings held May 5, and 19, 1993, and is again taken up:
Mr. Michael Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, discusses the matter.
The following Communication is TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director Planning & Redevelopment to the Honorable City Council. (Friendship Gardens)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Commander Robert Morris, Pawtucket Police Department, requesting that he provide the Council with a monthly report on the PTE Program. This report should show the number of overtime hours per month used, the number of violations per month, the amount of overtime costs per month, and the amount of revenues taken in per month.
COUNCILOR VIEIRA RETURNS AT 9:38 PM.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR KINDER.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Kinder introduces the following entitled resolution:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Kinder, seconded by Councilor Clement the following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes – 0
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes – 0
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Bray introduces the following communication:
Communication from Gayle Larsen, Dolores Finn, and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest B. Niles, to Pawtucket City Council. (Regarding City Property on Utton and Gibson Avenues)
Upon Motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following communication is Read and Ordered Filed and Referred to the City Property Committee on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Gayle Larsen, Dolores Finn, and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest B. Niles, to Pawtucket City Council. (Regarding City Property on Utton and Gibson Avenues)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Bray introduces the following petition:
Petition from the residents of Lafayette and Swan Streets, regarding four-way stops signs.
Petition from the residents of Lafayette and Swan Streets, regarding four-way stops signs.
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes – 0
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Bray introduces the following Communication:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following communication is Read and Ordered Filed and Referred to Police Chief DeLyon for comments.
Communication from Gloria S. Feibish, Consultant in Special Education, to Council President John J. Barry. (Sterry Street Garage)
COUNCILOR BRAY LEAVES AT 9:42 PM.
The following ordinance is read for the second time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes – President Barry, Councilors Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes – 0
The following ordinance is read for the second time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes – President Barry, Councilors Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes – 0
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ON MAY 5, AND 19, 1993, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS DENIED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)
El Castillo Restaurant Inc., (transfer from Beatrice A. Doran d/b/a Lou’s Club 43, 43 Broad Street and 44 Summer Street) 3 Garden Street, LIC#291
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Vieira, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to ask him who Patrick Liguori, Esq., is, what law firm he works for, what work he is doing for the city, and what happened to Jeff Kassle, who appears to have been doing the same work?
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Vieira, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Jack Rahill, Finance Director, regarding the Bond Counsel work being done for the City of Pawtucket. The Council would like to know who is doing this work and how much has been paid to each firm this fiscal year?
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Jack Rahill, Finance Director, and Jack Gannon, City Solicitor, regarding the lease for the building used by the Welfare Department. Councilor Doyle would like to know how much the insurance which is required in the lease cost the city this year, how much it is expected to cost over the term of the lease and who is the insurance carrier for the city on this policy? Also, he would like to know of any other costs associated with the lease besides the insurance and the rent.
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON MAY 19, 1993, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS DENIED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AUTO REPAIR SHOP (RENEWAL)
Felix Vicente d/b/a Candy’s Auto Body & Repair, 519 Broadway, LIC#30038
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT
Petition of Assumption Greek Orthodox Church for license to conduct Annual Church Festival, at 97 Walcott Street -Parking Lot, on Saturday, August 21, 1993 and Sunday August 22, 1993, from Noon – 10 pm, LIC#852M
Petition of Pawtucket Citizens Fireworks Committee for license to conduct Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Display at McCoy Stadium, on Saturday July 3, 1993 from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm (rain date Sunday July 4, 1993, from 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm) LIC#855M
PINBALL AND AMUSEMENT DEVISES (RENEWAL)
Blarney Stone Pub Inc., 140-6 Dexter Street, (ONE) LIC#70007
Surkont’s Inc., d/b/a Surkont’s Cafe, 140-2 Japonica Street, (ONE) LIC#70034
POOL TABLE (RENEWAL)
D & O Inc., d/b/a Hooligan’s, 520 Central Avenue, (TWO) Weekday and Sundays, LIC#31
PRIVATE DETECTIVE (RENEWALS)
Roger G. Audette, 26 Chase Street, LIC#90067
Leroy James Duffy, 299 Dexter Street, LIC#90040
Thomas J. Feeley, 14 Cute Street, LIC#90131
Henry L. King, 251 Mineral Spring Avenue, LIC#90104
Kenneth W. Lizotte, 152 Baxter Street, LIC#90111
Earl McGuire, 516 Beverage Hill Avenue, LIC#90009
John B Neill, Jr., 33 Vivian Avenue, LIC#90037
Charles Sczuroski, 386 Central Avenue, LIC#90144
PUBLIC LAUNDRY (RENEWALS)
James Andrews d/b/a Spring Cleaners and Coin Laundry, 465 Mineral Spring Avenue, LIC#A0024
Angelica Health Care Services Group Inc., 482 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC#A0002
Anjos Enterprises Inc., d/b/a J & L Laundramat, 286 East Avenue, LIC#A0003
Helene A. Belisle d/b/a Belisle’s Laundry, 280 Dexter Street, LIC#A0004
Michael N. Belisle d/b/a Belisle’s Coin Laundry, 660 Broadway, LIC#A0005
Lawrence P. & Lynda J. Coleman d/b/a Mrs. C’S, 333 Armistice Boulevard, LIC#A0006
David E. & Lynne M. Derosiers d/b/a Davlyn Coin-op Laundry, 457 Lonsdale Avenue, LIC#A0007
Linwood E. Doane d/b/a The Washing Well, 906 Main Street, LIC#A0008
Intown Laundry II, 472 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC#A0011
Kapoor Inc., d/b/a Tidy Mom, 11 Benefit Street, LIC#A0014
King’s Laundry Inc., 1600 Newport Avenue, LIC#A0015
Laundry Basket Inc., 727 East Avenue, LIC#A0016
George & Libie Leonard d/b/a Stanley Systems Cleaners & Mr. USA, 224 East Avenue, LIC#A0017
Manuel Machado d/b/a Clover Laundry, (BY PERMANENT RECEIVER LOUIS A. GEREMIA) 609 Main Street, LIC#A0018
James W. McKenna d/b/a Mark-Johnston, 720 Cottage Street, LIC#A0019
New England Linen Supply Inc., 20 Rhode Island Avenue, LIC#A0021
Scott B. Powers d/b/a Esquire Cleansers, 898 Central Avenue, LIC#A0035
Purity Laundry Inc., 11 Gill Avenue, LIC#A0023
Linda Roselli d/b/a R J R Coin-op, 504 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC#A0025
Abiodun Shokunbi d/b/a Langle’s Laundry, 265 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC#A0026
George Souza d/b/a G & M Laundromat, 530 Broadway, LIC#A0028
Virginia J. Tweedly d/b/a Pontes’ and Ginny’s Dry Cleaning and Coin Operated Laundry, 639 Cottage Street, LIC#A0030
SUNDAY SALES (FIRST CLASS) NEW
Mohammad S. Sheikh d/b/a Sunny Fruits and Vegetables, 113 Power Road, LIC#20193
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)
Uncle Bean’s Inc., (formerly Bob’s Family Restaurant Inc.) 54 Smithfield Avenue, LIC#293
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
PRIVATE DETECTIVE (RENEWAL)
Anthony P. Moscarelli, 95 Armistice Boulevard, LIC#90137
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Clement, seconded by the Entire Council, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send communications to James F. McNaught, Principal of Charles E. Shea Senior High School, and Francis T. Moran, Jr., Principal of William E. Tolman Senior High School, to congratulate them and the students on their awards for their Post-Prom Activities this year.
The Council recognizes the amount of work the students put into this program and they request that they convey to the students their appreciation and admiration of their efforts.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Clement, seconded by Councilor Vieira, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Scott Partington, Attorney at Law, Bigos and Partington, requesting that he keep the Council informed on the arbitration matter which he is handling for them and to let them know if there is anything that they need to do.
*THE FOLLOWING BONDS ARE APPROVED, SURETIES NAMED ARE ACCEPTED:
Roger G. Audette, surety – The Aetna Casualty and Surety Company.
Leory J. Duffy, surety – Western Surety Company.
Henry L. King, surety – Western Surety Company.
Kenneth W. Lizotte, surety – Peerless Insurance Company.
Earl McGuire, surety – The Hanover Insurance Company.
John B. Neill, Jr., surety – Western Surety Company.
Charles E. Sczuroski, Jr., surety – Western Surety Company.
THE FOLLOWING BOND IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Anthony P. Moscarelli, surety – National Grange Mutual Insurance Company.
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY AND REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Eastern Utilities Blackstone Valley Electric – $1,492.06
Justin Bowden/Pamela A. Bowden – $100,000.00
Patricia A. Finnerty – No amount specified
Anna Zito – $187.64
COUNCILOR BRAY RETURNS AT 10:03 PM.
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 Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes – 0
Claim of Janet H. Tetreault, in the amount of $802.30
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT AND REFERRED TO THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT:
Claim of City of Providence, by Attorney Joseph P. Casale, in the amount of $54,240.24
Claim of Tracy Hartsfield, by Attorney Howard C. Johanson, in no amount specified.
Claim of Hermann Schmid, in the amount of $720.00
Claim of State of Rhode Island, in the amount of $11,874.23
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE RECOMMENDED TO BE DENIED – CLAIMANT TO CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:
Claim of Douglas F. Coyle, in the amount of $305.71
Claim of Brenda A. Proulx, in the amount of $64.26
Claim of Diane Wright, in the amount of $271.63
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE RECOMMENDED TO BE DENIED – CLAIMANT TO CONTACT WATER SUPPLY BOARD:
Claim of Richard LaClair, in the amount of $124.46/150.45
Claim of John Oliveira, in the amount of $313.69/332.60
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE RECOMMENDED TO BE DENIED – CLAIMANT TO CONTACT VALLEY RESOURCES:
Claim of Lisa Tracey, in the amount of $322.75
Claim of Michael Vendutuoli, in the amount of $75.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE RECOMMENDED TO BE DENIED:
Claim of Estate of Paul A. Pizzo, Jr., by Attorney William E. Carnes, in the amount of $100,000.00
Claim of Robert Tamborelli, in the amount of $458.31
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Rabbitt introduces the following Communication:
028 Communication from Robert E. White, to Richard DeLyon, Chief of[Police. (Dirt Bikes)
Upon Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following Communication is Read and Ordered Filed and referred to Chief DeLyon, for his comments.
Communication from Robert E. White, to Richard DeLyon, Chief of Police. (Dirt Bikes)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Rabbitt introduces the following Communications:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following communications are Read and Ordered Filed.
Communications from students at the Cunningham School, to Pawtucket [illegible] Council. (School Budget Cuts)
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the meeting is adjourned at ten twelve o’clock p.m.