City Council, December 11, 1996.
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, December 11, 1996, at eight o’clock p.m. All the members are present except Councilors Doyle and Rabbitt and President Barry presides.
The reading of the records of November 20, 1996, is dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Butler, the * Consent Agenda is approved on a unanimous voice vote.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Butler, the minutes of the pre-council session held in executive session pursuant to R.I.G.L. Section 42-46-5 (A), Subsection (1) regarding personnel matters (Municipal Court Clerk), are sealed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Hodge, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES BRIAN KELLY, CHAIR OF THE PAWTUCKET SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Butler, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to the Pawtucket Delegation to the General Assembly to ask that they prepare and introduce legislation to change the closing time for the polls in Pawtucket from 9:00 pm to 8:00 pm for all elections.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BUTLER.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Butler, seconded by Councilor Cute, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Save the Park, denying the request at this time to extend the guard rail on Loring Parkway.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Moran introduces the following petition:
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Butler, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition from residents of the Pinecrest neighborhood and nearby Attleboro, to the City Council members of Pawtucket and Attleboro, MA. (Former Pascale Block Company property located on the Pawtucket/Attleboro city line)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Butler, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Acting Mayor Benton Keene, III, of Attleboro, MA, and Carolyn J. Tedino, Acting Council President of Attleboro, MA, regarding the condition of the former Pascale Block Company property located on the Pawtucket/Attleboro line.
Raymond M. Gannon, 133 Chaplin Street. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2002 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
The following nomination, submitted by His Honor, Mayor Robert E. Metivier, for confirmation is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Hodge, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
BOARD OF APPEALS
Raymond M. Gannon, 133 Chaplin Street. Term expires the first Monday in January, 2002.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Butler, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to John T. Gannon, City Solicitor and the members of the Water Supply Board, about the house in Cumberland which is owned by the City of Pawtucket and used by the Water Supply Board.
Councilor Hodge understands that this property is being sold and he wants to know why it is not going through the normal channels for selling city owned property; specifically, coming to the Council and to the Council’s City Property Committee for approval.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 20, 1996, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
RESOLUTION WAIVING PAYMENT OF ALL OF THE AMOUNT OF INTEREST DUE ON DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES, FOR RESIDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN LAID OFF FROM THEIR PRINCIPAL MEANS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST SIX (6) MONTHS.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CUTE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Cute introduces the following communications:
Upon motion made by Councilor Cute, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following communications are READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REFERRED TO WILLIAM MULHOLLAND, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATIONS FOR A RESPONSE on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Save The Park, to Councilor Susan Cute. (WWII Monument in Slater Park)
Communication from Gloria A. Grzebien, to Councilor Susan Cute. (Summer Lunch Program)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CUTE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Cute introduces the following communication:
Upon motion made by Councilor Cute, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Communication from John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Ground Lease Agreement for Broad Street & Humes Street)
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 20, 1996, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS READ AND PASSED WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGE TO THE LEASE, ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Hodge and Moran.
Noes - Councilor Vieira.
7 A. The Postal Service will provide owner with insurance certificates showing that the Postal Service has liability protection in the amount of three hundred thousand ($300,000.00) dollars and property damage protection in the amount of fifty thousand ($50,000.00) dollars and that the owner is named as co-insured.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND APPLAUDING THE WORK OF ELIZABETH DIPANNI FOR BEING NAMED "TEACHER OF THE YEAR" BY THE NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS OF ENGLISH.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Hodge, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Hodge, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Hodge, Moran 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 Bray, Butler, Cute, Hodge, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WHICH THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL IS TAKEN UP:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following amendment:
SECTION 1. Penalties for Violations
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| C. | HANDICAPPED PARKING | $50.00 | $54.00 |
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| First offense | $75.00 | $79.00 |
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| Second offense | $150.00 | $154.00 |
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| Third & subsequent offenses | $300.00 | $304.00 |
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Cute, the amendment to the ordinance entitled, "ORDINANCE CREATING NEW PENALTIES FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS AND REPEALING CHAPTERS 2024, 2297, AND 2403, OF THE ORDINANCES OR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, IN THEIR ENTIRETY" is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
SECTION 1. Penalties for Violations
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| C. | HANDICAPPED PARKING | $50.00 | $54.00 |
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| First offense | $75.00 | $79.00 |
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| Second offense | $150.00 | $154.00 |
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| Third & subsequent offenses | $300.00 | $304.00 |
The following Ordinance is read for the first time AS AMENDED and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Hodge, Moran and Vieira.
Noes 0.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES ARE LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 991 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET ENTITLED "THE TRAFFIC ORDINANCE." (Multi-Way Stop Sign - Walcott Street and Rosemont Avenue)
ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND (AMENDMENT OF OFFICIAL ZONING MAP)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vieira introduces the following police report:
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following report is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Police report #96-66049 regarding an incident at Fiesta Chicken Inc., 208 Dexter Street, Pawtucket, RI.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send an official warning to Fiesta Chicken Inc., 208 Dexter Street, that a further violation of the closing hours law will result in a formal hearing on whether or not their license should be revoked.
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE WAS GRANTED AT THE MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 20, 1996, UNTIL DECEMBER 11, 1996, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS APPROVED UNTIL DECEMBER 20, 1996, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) RENEWALS
#Casa De Vicente Inc., 270 Dexter St LIC#344
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE WAS GRANTED AT THE MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 20, 1996, UNTIL DECEMBER 11, 1996, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS GRANTED WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATION ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
*STIPULATION.
1. The establishment may not be open for business and no transfer of location or ownership may be issued unless all taxes, fees and liens are paid.
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) RENEWALS
DABD & AJD Inc., d/b/a The Home Plate, 602 Smithfield Ave. LIC#329
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)
Caribbean Entertainment, Inc., 25 Roosevelt Avenue Extension, LIC#434
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CUTE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Cute introduces the following resolution:
Upon motion made by Councilor Cute, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following resolution is READ AND PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Hodge, Moran and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following claim:
Claim from Attorney Edward G. Lawson, Jr., to President of the Pawtucket City Council. (James Dubriel, Jr.)
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Bray, the following communication is REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS on a unanimous voice vote:
Claim from Attorney Edward G. Lawson, Jr., to President of the Pawtucket City Council. (James Dubriel, Jr.)
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
MOBILE FOOD VENDOR (RENEWALS)
INDIVIDUAL:
William J. Ricci, Res: 40 Nottingham Drive, Hope, RI (Food) LIC#31
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
Frank Ribezzo, Res: 62 West River, Parkway North, Providence, RI, (Food) LIC#8
LOCATION: Industrial Highway
SUNDAY SALES (SECOND CLASS) NEW
Sharon L. Passarelli d/b/a Floral Concepts, 459 Smithfield Avenue, LIC#20286
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) RENEWALS
2nd Ward Independent Club, 409 Cottage Street, LIC#180 Francisca De Gonzalez d/b/a Victor’s Mini Market, 474 Weeden Street, LIC#317
Delops Inc. d/b/a D’Angelo’s Pizza Hut, 214 Broadway, LIC#353
Luis Diaz d/b/a El Panel Restaurant, 1-3 Garden Street, LIC#412 Dulcelinda Duarte d/b/a Chunduca’s Restaurant, 97 Lonsdale Avenue, LIC#405
Dufficy Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Domino’s Pizza, 275 Newport Avenue, LIC#258
M.J. Restaurant Inc. d/b/a The New Times Square Restaurant, 3 1/2 Exchange Street, LIC#123
Jerry & Nancy Santiago d/b/a Cherub’s, 242 Main Street, LIC#416
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS)
One Eleven Corp d/b/a Pizza Man and Deli (transfer from Dennis J Lemos d/b/a Pizza Man and Deli) 881 Central Avenue, LIC#441
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) NEW
M D L Inc. d/b/a Little’s Cesars Pizza, (previously Newvu Inc. d/b/a Little Cesars Pizza) 295 Armistice Boulevard, LIC#422
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE WAS LAID ON THE TABLE UNTIL THE COUNCIL RECEIVES FURTHER COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF DELYON.
MOBILE FOOD VENDOR (RENEWAL)
INDIVIDUAL:
Donald W. Klemanchuck d/b/a Don’s Frozen Lemonade & Ice Cream; Res: 15 Baker Street, East Providence, (Frozen Lemonade & Ice Cream) LIC#30
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE WAS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
MOBILE FOOD VENDOR (RENEWAL)
BUSINESS:
Palagi’s Ice Cream Inc., 55 Bacon Street, Pawtucket, RI, (Ice Cream) LIC#4
DRIVERS - Donald E. Palagi, 16 Ingraham Street, Cumberland, RI.
Richard W. Palagi, 2 Cobble Hill Road, Lincoln, RI.
Alejandro Arteaga, 237 Suffolk Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Michael Gianlorenzo, 11 Springdale Avenue, Attleboro, MA
Alan Clark, 875 Smithfiled Avenue, Lincoln, RI.
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Sandra Banna - $1,353.26/1,774.77
Jose Dias Depina - $440.14/750.00
Joao Lopes - $1,404.56
Milton W. Nachbar - $132.08
Nynex/New England Telephone - No amount specified
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Bray, the meeting is adjourned at eight forty-seven o’clock p.m.