City Council, March 19, 1997.
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, March 19, 1997, at eight fifteen o'clock p.m. All the members are present and President Barry presides.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONDUCT THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:
Transportation Improvement Program 1998-2000.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 8:52 P.M.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilor Moran, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
Pursuant to the rules of the City Council The requirement for a second hearing on the ATransportation Improvement Program 1998-2000,@ is WAIVED.
The reading of the records of March 5, 1997, is dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Rabbitt introduces the following members of Boy Scout Troop 15 who are in attendance at tonight=s meeting:
David Piasecki
Paul Kuzdeba
Cory Spear
Andrew Keating
Joshua Trombley
Josh Buteau
Shaun Gilooly
Joseph Piasecki
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Butler, the *Consent Agenda is approved on a unanimous voice vote.
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
A. Communication from Ralph Mangiante, Acting Finance Director, to members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Fiscal period from July 1, 1996, through February 28, 1997)
B. Communication from Anne M. Irons, Town Clerk, Town of Foster, to Pawtucket City Council. (Elementary and Secondary Education - Resolution)
C. Communication from Russell Chateauneuf, Administrator, Water Resources, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk. (Application No. 96-0520, grounds of Pawtucket City Hall)
D. Communication from Jenarita F. Aldrich, CMC, Town Clerk, Town of Hopkinton, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk. (Primary and secondary education)
E. Communication from Joseph Roque, Purchasing Agent, to Pawtucket City Council. (Emergency Purchase Orders/February)
G. Communication from John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to Councilor Thomas E. Hodge. (Law Department/Juvenile Hearing Board)
H. Communication from John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to Councilor Thomas E. Hodge. (308 Sneech Pond Road, Cumberland, RI)
J. Communication from Michael E. Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor, to Pawtucket City Council. (Daggett Avenue ANo Thru Trucking@)
K. Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, to President John J. Barry, III and members of the City Council. (Vacant/Abandon House Report)
L. Communication from Benton W. Keene, III, Acting Mayor, to Richard J. Goldstein, CMC, City Clerk. (Pascale Block Company)
M. Communication from John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to Councilor James E. Doyle. (FOP contract provision - legal fees for arbitration)
N. Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, to John J. Barry, III, President of City Council and members of the City Council. (586 Newport Avenue)
O. Communication from David L. Quinn, II, Tax Assessor, to members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Tax Abatements)
P. Communication from Michael E. Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor, to Pawtucket City Council. (Doreen Tomlison Sports Complex - Daggett Avenue - ACrosswalks & Parking Stalls@)
Q. Communication from John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to Mr. Jeffrey Greer, Esq., Chief of Legal Services, Department of Business Regulations, Liquor Control Administration. (City Council Meeting)
F. Communication from John T. Gannon, City Solicitor, to Councilor Susan M. Cute. (Section 8-203 - Pawtucket City Charter) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BUTLER.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Butler, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to David Clemente, Chair, Charter Review Commission, requesting that the Commission take a look at section 8-203 of the City Charter to consider an amendment which would allow employees of the city to be members of the boards or commissions of the city on a volunteer basis. The Council noted that there are many employees who are willing to volunteer their time to serve on these boards and commissions, without compensation, and without causing a conflict with their employment.
The Council believes that a change should be considered to this section to allow this type of activity.
I. Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to Pawtucket City Council. (Proposed Zoning Amendments to Text and Addition of Historic Districts) is REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE.
Communication from Gary Mennucci, G. Mennucci & Son, Inc., to City Clerk, City of Pawtucket. (Purchase of land from a city; Location - behind building at 476 and 478 York Avenue) is REFERRED TO THE PROPERTY COMMITTEE, PLANNING COMMISSION AND LAW DEPARTMENT.
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD MARCH 5, 1997, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the following appointment as a member of the Juvenile Hearing Board FOR CONFIRMATION:
Sandra A. Reeves, 38 Madison Street. Term expires the first Monday in December, 2000 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, Doyle, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - Councilor Cute.
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
Sandra A. Reeves, 38 Madison Street. Term expires the first Monday in December, 2000.
COUNCILOR MORAN LEAVES AT 9:12 P.M..
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Historic District Commission FOR CONFIRMATION:
Anne M. Farber, 19 Stuart Street. Term expires the first Monday in February, 2000 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, Doyle, Hodge, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Anne M. Farber, 19 Stuart Street. Term expires the first Monday in February, 2000.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE, CHAIR OF THE AD HOC PARKS COMMISSION SUB COMMITTEE.
Councilor Hodge reports that the Ad Hoc Parks Commission Sub Committee is requesting permission from the Council to request proposals for the operation of the concession stand at the former Slater Park Zoo building.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilors Rabbitt, Butler and Cute, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Ad Hoc Parks Commission Sub Committee may request proposals for the operation of the concession stand at the former Slater Park Zoo building.
COUNCILOR MORAN RETURNS AT 9:15 P.M.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Robert E. Metivier, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Board of Canvassers, FOR CONFIRMATION:
Edward Medeiros, 66 Lauder Avenue. Term expires first Monday in March, 2003 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, Doyle, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
BOARD OF CANVASSERS
Edward Medeiros, 66 Lauder Avenue. Term expires first Monday in March, 2003.
Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE of Alan & Keith Perry d/b/a A & E Auto Service, 50 Alden Street, (previously Primeau Auto Body Co. 50 Alden Street) Tax Assessor=s Plat 18, Lot 919, to keep a shop for repairing automobiles, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is John Bezubka, 275 Reservoir Avenue, Providence, RI, attorney for applicant.
Mr. Bezubka states that they were located on Harris Street.
He is applying for an auto body license from the Department of Business and Regulation.
The operation will be the same.
He is purchasing the lot on Alden Street, whereas he is only leasing the lot on Harris Street.
The hours will be 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday thru Saturday.
There are no other speakers.
The hearing is closed.
Upon motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the following license is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE of Alan & Keith Perry d/b/a A & E Auto Service, 50 Alden Street, (previously Primeau Auto Body Co. 50 Alden Street) Tax Assessor=s Plat 18, Lot 919, to keep a shop for repairing automobiles. LIC#30218
Petition for CLASS C SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Kristen Calenda d/b/a Consignment Concepts, 877 Central Avenue, Tax Assessor=s Plat 13, Lot 126, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used clothes, household furnishings etc., which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is Anthony Calenda, 449 Liverpool Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Mr. Calenda states that the business used to be Evelyn=s Mix & Match. He is switching to sales of mostly second hand articles sold on consignment. The owners of the business keep 40% of the money from goods sold.
There are no other changes to this business.
There are no other speakers.
The hearing is closed.
Upon motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the following petition is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for CLASS C SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of Kristen Calenda d/b/a Consignment Concepts, 877 Central Avenue, Tax Assessor=s Plat 13, Lot 126, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used clothes, household furnishings, etc. LIC#40220
Petitions for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND CLASS AB SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of The Car Store Inc. Annex, One Colfax Street, Tax Assessor=s Plat 79, Lot 201, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used cars, trucks & used auto parts, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is James A. Semenkow, 12 West Butterfly Way, Lincoln, RI.
Mr. Semenkow states that he has a business now in North Providence. He opened an annex on Colfax Street in 1996.
He states that he was unaware that he needed the city license. He has a license from the State. He states that you don=t need a city license in North Providence.
The hours will be 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday and 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
He can fit 50 cars on the lot for sale, and 4-5 cars for repair.
There will be six employees.
There will be no towing, body work or painting.
The lot will be fenced in after closing. There will be no need for parking on a side street.
There are no other speakers.
The hearing is closed.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, the following license is GRANTED WITH STIPULATIONS on a unanimous voice vote:
*STIPULATIONS.
1. No auto body or painting.
2. No parking on Southkirk Street.
Petitions for AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE AND CLASS AB SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE of The Car Store Inc. Annex, One Colfax Street, Tax Assessor=s Plat 79, Lot 201, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used cars, trucks & used auto parts. LIC# 30219 & LIC#40221
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CUTE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Cute, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to James Condon, Acting Fire Chief, and William Noonan, Public Safety Director, to ask that they cite William Mulholland for authorizing burning in Slater Park, in violation of the fire codes of the city.
The Council became aware that burning was taking place to remove debris from the park with the authorization of Mr. Mulholland. The Council is also asking that Mr. Condon inform Mr. Mulholland that he must cease and desist this activity immediately.
COUNCILOR VIEIRA VOTES ANO.@
COUNCILOR RABBITT AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY LEAVE AT 9:40 P.M.
PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE VIEIRA PRESIDES.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Pro-Tempore Vieira, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge and Moran
Noes - 0.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CARE OF BURIAL LOTS OF THEODORE FARRELL.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Pro-Tempore Vieira, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Doyle, Hodge and Moran.
Noes - 0.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CARE OF BURIAL LOT OF JOSE OLIVEIRA.
COUNCILOR RABBITT RETURNS AT 9:44 P.M.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT BARRY RETURNS AND PRESIDES AT 9:46 P.M.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE PASSING OF DONAT E. VALLIERE.
COUNCILOR DOYLE LEAVES AT 9:48 P.M.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
RESOLUTION OPPOSING 97-H 6335, AAN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES.@
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
RESOLUTION OPPOSING 97-S 0600, AAN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.@
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Butler, Cute, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
COUNCILOR DOYLE RETURNS AT 9:51 PM.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Doyle introduces the following communication:
Communication from Leo Fox, Certified Public Accountants, to Councilor James Doyle, Chairman of the Finance Committee. (Bill for auditing services)
Upon motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED, and the payment of $1,198.75 is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Leo Fox, Certified Public Accountants, to Councilor James Doyle, Chairman of the Finance Committee. (Bill for auditing services)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Doyle introduces the following article:
Article entitled, ASmithsonian starts to share its collection.@
Upon motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt the following article is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Article entitled, ASmithsonian starts to share its collection.@
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 Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, to ask that he send a letter to Michael Heyman at the Smithsonian Institute for information on their plan to share parts of their collection with cities and towns around the country.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, regarding the renewal of the auto repair shop and second hand shop licenses of Domenic Mazza d/b/a Domenic Mazza Auto Repair and Sales, 284 Kenyon Avenue, until such time as an inspection of the property can be made, the license will be tabled.
Also, Councilor Moran is under the impression that no auto repair work is being done at this establishment. He would like Mr. Travers to try to determine if any repair work is actually being done.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ABATEMENT OF TAXES ON MOTOR VEHICLES, REAL ESTATE, TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY, IN THE SUM OF $274,703.28.
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, Doyle, Hodge, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Doyle introduces the following communications:
Management letter for the year ended June 30, 1996, from L.H. Fox, & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, to Pawtucket City Council.
Annual Financial Statements for Fiscal year ended June 30, 1996, submitted by L. H. Fox, & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, to Pawtucket City Council.
Upon motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following management letter and Annual Financial Statements, are READ AND ORDERED FILED AND APPROVED PENDING THE SIGNATURE OF THE MAYOR ON THE ENTITLED ORDINANCE AORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS WITHIN THE 1995-1996 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET, CHAPTER 2389.@
Management letter for the year ended June 30, 1996, from L.H. Fox, & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, to Pawtucket City Council.
Annual Financial Statements for Fiscal year ended June 30, 1996, submitted by L. H. Fox, & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, to Pawtucket City Council.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Doyle introduces the following licenses:
SUNDAY SALES (FIRST CLASS) NEW
Nicholas Hindy d/b/a Candy From Haven, 686 Central Avenue, LIC#20293
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) NEW
Nicholas Hindy d/b/a Candy From Haven, 686 Central Avenue, LIC#449
Upon motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilors Rabbitt and Hodge, the following licenses are GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
SUNDAY SALES (FIRST CLASS) NEW
Nicholas Hindy d/b/a Candy From Haven, 686 Central Avenue, LIC#20293
VICTUALLING HOUSE (FIRST CLASS) NEW
Nicholas Hindy d/b/a Candy From Haven, 686 Central Avenue, LIC#449
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
INTELLIGENCE OFFICE (NEW)
Gualter B. Dagraca d/b/a New England Temp Agency, 583 Central Avenue, LIC#1097
PAWN SHOP (RENEWAL)
Joanmarie O=Neill d/b/a Top Dollar Gold Buyers, 572 Smithfield Avenue, LIC#1098
PEDDLER LICENSE (NEW)
John Cassino d/b/a Deli King, 16 Atwood Avenue, N. Providence, RI (Food Catering Truck) LIC#51
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
POOL TABLE (RENEWAL)
Pawtucket Lodge of ELKS No 920, 27 Exchange Street, (1) Weekdays & Sundays, LIC#G0041
SUNDAY SALES (FIRST CLASS) RENEWAL
Kevin J. Catanzaro d/b/a Annex Market Gardens, 113 Power Road, LIC#20256
Alipio R. Dasilva d/b/a Luzitania Bakery, 312 Barton Street, LIC#20034
E.Z. Corp. d/b/a Salois Dairy Stores, 364 Benefit Street, LIC#20253
Thrifty Store Inc., d/b/a J and L Superstores, 562 Broadway, LIC#20227
SUNDAY SALES (FIRST CLASS LIMITED) RENEWAL
Alfred Anastacio d/b/a Al=s Market, 265 Division Street, LIC#20072
Baskar Vyas d/b/a Forcier=s Pharmacy, 737 Main Street, LIC#20081
SUNDAY SALES (SECOND CLASS) RENEWAL
Mr. Tom Tux Inc., 214 Broadway, LIC#20113
COUNCILOR HODGE ABSTAINS BASED ON HIS STATEMENT THAT AI AM THE OWNER OF THE BUSINESS@ (report filed)
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP LICENSES (ALL RENEWALS)
ABC Auto Body & Auto Sales Inc., d/b/a ABC Auto Sales, 616 Weeden St. LIC# 30180
ACE Armature Co. Inc., 683-685 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#30001
All Roads Corp d/b/a G & F Gulf Automotive, 643 Central Ave. LIC#30179
Alves Service Center Inc., 35 Cedar St LIC#30008
*B. Baron Automotive, Inc., 25 Hazel St. LIC#30153
B T S Co Inc., d/b/a The Tire & Service Store, 580 Pawtucket Avenue LIC#30011
Belanger & Son Auto Repair Inc., 21 Slade Street, LIC#30012
Jose S. Bento d/b/a Joe's Cedar Street Shell, 71‑77 Cedar Street LIC#30013
Bloor Automotive Inc., d/b/a Speedy Muffler King, 1427 Newport Avenue LIC#30015
Brake Shop Plus Inc., 72 Exchange St. LIC#30154
Broadway Tire Inc., 588 Broadway LIC#30016
C & M Auto Sales Inc., 262 Central Ave LIC#30018
Central Auto Radiator Inc., 188 Pine St LIC#30022
Coastal Collision & Towing Inc., d/b/a Coastal Auto Sales 277 West Ave. LIC#30189
Colonial Motor Sales Inc., 550 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#30025
Congress Sales and Autobody Inc., 41 Congress St. LIC#30134
Cordeiro Auto Service Inc., 147 Prospect St. LIC#30026
Corey Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Wholesale Muffler, 510 Main St LIC#30027
County Motors Inc., 1588 Newport Ave. LIC#30028
Crown Collision Center Inc. d/b/a Crown Auto Sales, 180 Broadway LIC#30133
D & B Auto Inc., 88 Barton St. LIC#30048
D & D Tire Service Inc., d/b/a D & D Tire Service, 1117 Central Ave. LIC#30203
Daniel's Auto Radiator Works Inc., 669 Roosevelt Ave. LIC#30030
James & Helen Day d/b/a Alden Street Auto, 45 Alden St LIC#30029
*Richard DiFonzo d/b/a Busy Bee Auto Repair, 611 Weeden St. LIC#30130
Division Brakes Inc., 272 Broadway LIC#30168
*Jose Dosreis d/b/a Auto City Repair Shop, 500 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#30175
Duffy's Auto Sales Inc., 65 Harris St. LIC#30034
*E-Z Auto Sales and Service Inc., 163 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#30142
East Coast Auto Sales & Service Inc., 286 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#30037
FVF Enterprises Inc d/b/a Tomasso Auto Center, 729 East Avenue LIC#30045
*Albino Ferreira d/b/a Division Street Auto Sales & Service, 10 Balch St. LIC#30188
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co., 270 Broadway LIC#30041
*Four Corners Auto Sales & Service Inc., 264 Weeden St. LIC#30141
Jack Francisco d/b/a Cisco's Performance Auto Sales, 401 Walcott St. LIC#30123
Gansett Atlantic Station Inc., d/b/a Gansett Service, 1101 Newport Ave. LIC#30204
Gibby's Service Inc., 385 East Ave. LIC#30206
Paul Goudreau d/b/a Paul Goudreau's Service, 1438 Newport Ave LIC#30051
Jeff Guckin d/b/a Mobicare, 350 Cottage St. LIC#30194
Industrial Motors Inc., 31 Link St LIC#30055
International Auto Repair Inc., 544 Smithfield Ave LIC#30056
*J & B Auto Sales Inc., 192 Pine St LIC#30217
*Jack & Son Auto Sales & Service Inc., 1012 Main St LIC#30216
Jiffy Lube International d/b/a Jiffy Lube, 121 Newport Ave. LIC#30159
John's Motor Co Inc., 707 Broadway LIC#30059
Jose & Manuel Jorge d/b/a Darlington Auto Body, 156 Benefit St. LIC#30184
John Keegan d/b/a Jerry's Service, 756 East Ave. LIC#30147
Raymond Kelley d/b/a Kelley's Transmission Center, 446 Central Ave. LIC#30060
Kleen Core Radiator Service Inc., 844 Mineral Spring Avenue, LIC#30061
*Shant Krikorian d/b/a Fonseca's Auto Sales, 263 Dexter St. LIC#30213
Bertrand J. Ledoux d/b/a Bert's Garage, 145 Benefit Street LIC#30063
George A Lemieux d/b/a G & M Auto Electric Service, 741 Broadway LIC#30064
Joaquim A. Loureiro d/b/a Loureiro's Auto Repair, 28 Willard St. LIC#30065
Main Street Collision Center Inc., 626 Main St. LIC#30143
Robert & Ruth Mancini d/b/a Bob's Truck & Auto Service, 447 York Avenue LIC#30068
Manny's Service Center Inc., 645 Armistice Blvd. LIC#30186
Antonio J. Marques d/b/a Tony & Sons Auto Service, 551 Central Ave. LIC#30069
Donald J. McCra d/b/a Grand Avenue Garage, 175 Grand Avenue, LIC#30070
Mel's Auto Clinic Ltd., 1514 Newport Ave LIC#30072
Mocar Incorporated d/b/a Maaco Auto Painting & Bodyworks, 501 Main St. LIC#30075
Mocar Inc., d/b/a Racom Auto Sales, 218 Pine St. LIC#30076
Moe's Auto Sales and Service Inc., 19‑21 Benefit St. LIC#30078
Ralph Neuschuez Jr., d/b/a Summit Service, 1028 Main St. LIC#30081
Ernest & Doris Normandin d/b/a Ernie's Small Engine Service, 369 Roosevelt Ave. LIC#30082
Arthur Ogni d/b/a Art's Sunoco Service, 326 Central Ave. LIC#30083
Frank P. Paine d/b/a Paine's Texaco Station, 344 Armistice Blvd LIC#30084
Thomas Palangio and Nicholas D'Amica d/b/a Consumers Auto Sales and Service, 610 Weeden St LIC#30085
Pascale Service Corp., 51 Delta Dr. LIC#30086
Paul's Auto Sales Inc., d/b/a Sandra Ashburn, 39 Central Ave. LIC#30087
Steven B. Perlow d/b/a Perlows Auto Sales, 56 Nashua St., LIC#30089
Raymond Porter d/b/a Ray's Gulf, 454 Pawtucket Ave., LIC#30091
*Precision Harley Davidson Inc., 269 Armistice Blvd LIC#30092
Pride Hyundai Inc., 20 Division St. LIC#30125
Prime Auto Brokers Inc., 347 Broadway LIC#30190
*Prime Auto Brokers Inc., d/b/a Prime Auto Brokers, 367 Benefit St. LIC#30212
Leo H. Provost d/b/a Leer's Auto Sales, 276 Beverage Hill Ave LIC#30095
*R. Ronzio Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Auto Sales Warehouse, 65 East St. LIC#30196
Regal Auto Body & Radiator Works Inc., d/b/a Regal Auto Sales & Service, 370 Pawtucket Ave LIC#30097
*Rhode Island Custom Cycles, LLC., 18 Dunnell Ln. LIC#30193
James F. Robbins d/b/a Jim's Auto Sales, 1153 Central Ave LIC#30099
*Rodamar Inc. d/b/a Meineke Muffler, 36 Newport Ave. LIC#30200
Sam's Service Center Inc., 252 Cottage St LIC#30101
*Franacisco Santiago d/b/a Pancho's Auto Repair, 25 Willow Ave. LIC#30201
David Savastano d/b/a David Savastano's Texaco, 895 Mineral Spring Ave LIC#30102
Manuel & Carlos Silveira d/b/a Silveira and Son, 296 Armistice Blvd LIC#30104
Robert F. Smith d/b/a Uptown Auto, 50 Dunnell Lane LIC#30139
Smithfield Motor Sales Inc., 527 Smithfield Ave LIC#30105
Dennis D. Sorensen d/b/a Fairlawn Auto Sales, 526 Weeden St LIC#30106
Standard Auto Body Inc., 379 Roosevelt Ave, LIC#30108
Steingold Auto Sales Ltd. d/b/a Steingold Volvo, 766 Broadway LIC #30148
*Sterry Street Auto Sales Inc., d/b/a Sterry Street Auto Repair, 77 Sterry St LIC#30110
*Jose M. Teixeira d/b/a J Tex, 396 Pawtucket Ave LIC#30111
Alvin L. Thurber III d/b/a Al's Auto & Truck Repair, 68 Birch St LIC#30112
Tiki Auto Sales Inc., 772 Main St LIC#30114
Tiki Auto Sales Inc., d/b/a Tiki Auto Repair, 64 Hilton St LIC#30113
Tire Pros Inc., 21 Division St. LIC#30182
Norman A. Tremblay d/b/a Pride Auto Repair, 814 Central Ave. LIC#30183
Edward F. Truchon d/b/a Eddie's Auto Sales, 80 Conant St (front) LIC#30115
Warren Tire Co. Inc., d/b/a Warren Tire, 420 Broadway LIC#30169
*Wheels of Freedom Inc., d/b/a Wheels of Freedom Cycle, 121 Benefit St. LIC#30199
Yankee Auto Electric Inc., 156 Division St. LIC#30121
SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES (All Renewals)
CLASS AB (Selling Used Automobiles and parts)
ABC Auto Body & Sales Inc., d/b/a ABC Auto Sales, 616 Weeden St. LIC#40170
All Roads Corp., d/b/a G & F Automotive, 643 Central Ave. LIC#40169
Sandra Ashburn d/b/a Paul's Auto Sales Annex, 355 Fontain St. LIC#40188
C & M Auto Sales Inc., 262 Central Ave. LIC#40015
*John Caito Jr. d/b/a Benefit Auto Sales Annex, 795 Broadway LIC#40129
*Andrea L. Carpeno & Jose M. Teixeira d/b/a Cartex, 394 Pawtucket Ave LIC#40018
Coastal Collision & Towing Inc., d/b/a Coastal Auto Sales, 277 West Ave. LIC#40185
Colonial Motor Sales Inc., 550 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#40022
Congress Sales and Auto Body Inc., 41 Congress St LIC#40117
County Motors Inc., 1588 Newport Ave. LIC#40028
Crown Collision Center Inc., d/b/a Crown Auto Sales, 180 Broadway LIC#40115
D & B Auto Inc., 88 Barton St. LIC#40030
Duffy's Auto Sales Inc., 65 Harris St. LIC#40033
Thomas P. Dunn d/b/a Independent Auto Sales, 379 Roosevelt Ave. LIC#40035
*E-Z Auto Sales and Service Inc., 163 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#40125
East Coast Auto Sales & Service Inc., 275 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#40037
East Coast Auto Sales & Service Inc., 286 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#40038
FVF Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Tomasso Auto Center, 729 East Avenue LIC#40043
*Albino Ferreira d/b/a Division Street Auto Sales & Service, 10 Balch St. LIC#40184
*Four Corners Auto Sales & Service Inc., 264 Weeden St. LIC#40124
Jack Francisco d/b/a Cisco's Performance Auto Sales, 401 Walcott St. LIC#40024
Gansett Atlantic Station Inc., d/b/a Gansett Service, 1101 Newport Ave. LIC#40199
Gene's Auto Sales Inc., 814 Central Ave. LIC#40045
Jeff Guckin d/b/a Mobicare, 350 Cottage St LIC#40191
Industrial Motors Inc., 31 Link St. LIC#40049
*J & B Auto Sales Inc., 192 Pine St. LIC#40219
*Jack & Son Auto Sales & Service Inc., 1012 Main St. LIC#40218
John's Motor Co Inc., 707 Broadway LIC#40051
Jose & Manuel Jorge d/b/a Darlington Auto Body, 156 Benefit St. LIC#40176
*Shant Krikorian d/b/a Fonseca's Auto Sales, 263 Dexter St. LIC40214
Mocar Inc., d/b/a Racom Auto Sales, 218 Pine St. LIC#40062
Moe's Auto Sales and Service Inc,. 19‑21 Benefit St. LIC#40064
Ernest & Doris Normandin d/b/a Ernie's Small Engine Service, 369 Roosevelt Ave LIC#40069
Thomas Palangio & Nicholas D'Amica d/b/a Consumers Auto Sales and Service, 610 Weeden St. LIC#40070
Paul's Auto Sales Inc d/b/a Sandra Ashburn, 39 Central Ave. LIC#40073
Steven B. Perlow d/b/a Perlow's Auto Sales, 56 Nashua St. LIC#40076
*Precision Harley Davidson Inc., 269 Armistice Blvd. LIC#40078
Pride Hyundai Inc., 20 Division St. LIC#40108
*Prime Auto Brokers Inc. d/b/a Prime Auto Brokers, 367 Benefit St LIC#40213
Prime Auto Brokers Inc., 347 Broadway LIC#40186
Leo H. Provost d/b/a Leer's Auto Sales, 276 Beverage Hill Ave. LIC 40081
*R. Ronzio Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Auto Sales Warehouse, 65 East St. LIC#40193
Regal Auto Body & Radiator Works Inc., d/b/a Regal Auto Sales & Service, 370 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#40083
*Rhode Island Custom Cycles, LLC, 18 Dunnell Lane, LIC#40190
James F. Robbins d/b/a Jim's Auto Sales and Repair, 1153 Central Ave. LIC#40086
Manuel & Carlos Silveira d/b/a Silveira & Son, 296 Armistice Blvd. LIC#40092
Robert F. Smith d/b/a Uptown Auto, 50 Dunnell Lane LIC#40138
Smithfield Motor Sales Inc., 527 Smithfield Ave. LIC#40094
Dennis D. Sorensen d/b/a Fairlawn Auto Sales, 526 Weeden St. LIC#40095
Sousa's Auto Sales & Body Inc., 1442 Newport Ave. LIC#40201
Steingold Auto Sales Ltd., d/b/a Steingold Volvo, 766 Broadway
LIC#40133
*Sterry Street Auto Sales Inc., d/b/a Sterry Street Auto Repair, 77 Sterry St. LIC#40099
Alvin Thurber d/b/a S & A Motors & Equipment Co., 78 Bacon St. LIC#40100
Tiki Auto Sales Inc., 772 Main St. LIC#40101
Edward F. Truchon d/b/a Eddie's Auto Sales, 80 Conant St. (FRONT) LIC#40102
*Wheels of Freedom Inc., d/b/a Wheels of Freedom Cycle, 121 Benefit St. LIC#40196
CLASS B ONLY (Used Auto Parts ONLY)
Ace Armature Co. Inc., 683-685 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#40001
Central Auto Radiator Inc., 188 Pine St. LIC#40177
Daniel's Auto Radiator Works Inc., 669 Roosevelt Ave. LIC#40025
Division Brakes Inc., 272 Broadway LIC#40156
*Jose DosReis d/b/a Auto City Repair Shop, 500 Mineral Spring Ave LIC#40166
J & G Auto Parts Inc., 530‑538 Broadway LIC#40050
George A Lemieux d/b/a G & M Auto Electric Service, 741 Broadway LIC40055
Main Street Collision Center Inc., 626 Main St., LIC#40126
Mel's Auto Clinic Ltd., 1514 Newport Ave. LIC#40061
Armando Palacio d/b/a Custom Stator, 103 Webster St. LIC#40146
Pascale Service Corp., 5l Delta Drive LIC#40072
Tire Pros Inc., 21 Division St. LIC#40172
Warren Tire Co. Inc., d/b/a Warren Tire, 420 Broadway LIC#40157
CLASS C ONLY (Used Miscellaneous Merchandise)
Beau Video Ltd., d/b/a Beau Video, 171 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#40162
Broadway Furniture Co., 222 High St. LIC#40011
Richard Byers d/b/a Dick's Sport & Hobby Shop, 460 Smithfield Ave. LIC#40013
Copper Industries Inc., 29 Dunnell Lane Unit A LIC#40023
Alfred Dorego Jr. d/b/a Al & Mic's Collectables, 654 Central Ave. LIC#40029
Pauline B Lefebvre d/b/a My Three Sons, 201 Pine St. LIC#40053
Dorothy A. Mikaelian d/b/a Global H V M, 258 Pine St. LIC#40210
Paul Moskwa d/b/a P.M. Pawn Brokers, 58 Exchange St. LIC#40139
Mr. Tom Tux Inc., 214 Broadway LIC#40067
COUNCILOR HODGE ABSTAINS BASED ON HIS STATEMENT THAT AI AM THE OWNER OF THE BUSINESS@ (report filed)
Joanmarie O'Neill d/b/a Top Dollar Gold Buyers, 572 Smithfield Ave LIC#40174
Omar Ospina d/b/a Cold House Appliances, 21 Broad St LIC#40198
Lorraine Perez d/b/a Lorraine's Resale Shop, 451 Power Rd. LIC#40175
Phyl-Top Inc. d/b/a Mr. Tux, 127 School St. LIC#40077
Private Appliance Service & Sales Inc, 129-137 Broad St LIC#40204
Luke Renchan d/b/a Luke's Record Exchange, 393 Broadway LIC#40084
Mary Ross d/b/a Second Hand Ross, 372 Smithfield Ave. LIC#40087
Erika Sharples d/b/a Resale Fashions, 463 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#40091
Mary Siniak, 353 Roosevelt Ave. LIC#40093
Howard S. Sperberg d/b/a Pawtucket Pawn Brokers, 261 Main St. LIC#40209
George F. Thurber d/b/a George's Games and Music, 101 Main St. LIC#40211
Margaret E. Trott, d/b/a Maw's and Paw's Used Treasures, 618 Broadway LIC#40182
Gina M Vanwormer d/b/a Secondaries Family Resale, 555 Smithfield Avenue LIC#40203
WHOLESALE JUNK LICENSES (All Renewals)
Ajax Auto Parts Co., d/b/a Cove Metal Company, 160 Grenville St. LIC#60001
Steven B. Perlow d/b/a A Adams Auto Parts, 589 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#60002
Samuel S. & Charles R. Sinel d/b/a Berger & Company, 126 Front St. LIC#60003
RETAIL JUNK LICENSE (Renewal)
John S. Lussier d/b/a John's Salvage Company, 32 Wood St. LIC#50001
*AUTO REPAIR AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES WITH STIPULATIONS OR RESTRICTIONS
B. Baron Automotive, Inc. 25 Hazel St. LIC#30153
1. Hours of operation will be from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday and no hours of operation on Sunday.
2. No towing before or after stated business hours.
3. No spray painting or body work.
4. No more than eight vehicles on the property during business hours and no more than five vehicles after hours.
5. Remove all bobbed wire from location by March 15, 1995.
6. Install a roof vented exhaust system by March 15, 1995.
7. Install a speed bump at the driveway entrance by March 15, 1995.
Richard Difonzo d/b/a Busy Bee Auto Repair, 611 Weeden St. LIC#30130
1. No auto body work.
2. No auto painting.
Jose Dosreis d/b/a Auto City Repair Shop, 500 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#30175 & 40166
1. No autos on sidewalk, only on the lot.
2. Fence must be put on west side of the property by May 15, 1995.
3. No autobody work or painting.
E-Z Auto Sales and Service Inc., 163 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#30142 & 40125
1. No auto body work or painting.
Albino Ferreira d/b/a Division Street Auto Sales & Service, 10 Balch St. LIC#30188 & 40184 (granted with stipulations 9/6/95)
1. All Work shall be done inside garage.
2. No Guard Dogs
3. No Body work or painting
4. The exhaust is to be vented through the roof
5. No sales of auto parts.
Four Corners Auto Sales & Service Inc. 264 Weeden St. LIC#30141 & 40124
1. Close by 6:00 PM
2. No body work or painting.
3. Property must be kept clean.
4. Noise must be kept down.
J & B Auto Sales, Inc., 192 Pine St. LIC#30217 & 40219
1. No auto body work.
2. No painting
3. No parts or debris left outside
4. All work shall be done inside
5. Maximum of 25 cars on lot, this includes automobiles for repairs and those of all employees
6. Towing shall only be during regular business hours
7. Hours of operation shall be as follows:
8:00AM-6:00PM Monday - Friday
8:00AM-1:00PM Saturdays
CLOSED ON SUNDAYS
8. Barriers shall be installed to prevent vehicles from exiting on the Pine Street sidewalk. Said barrier shall be in place within 30 days
Jack &Son Auto Sales & Service Inc., 1012 Main St., LIC# 30216 & 40218
1. Screening to be placed on rear fence and kept completely enclosed.
2. Sidewalk to be kept clear of debris.
3. No cars to be stored in front except when work is completed on them.
4. No litter, junk or trash to be stored on premises over night.
5. Autos to be stored in rear of screened area.
Shant Krikorian d/b/a Fonseca's Auto Sales & Repair, 263 Dexter St. 30213 & 40214 STIPULATIONS PLACED AT THE TIME OF GRANTING 10/23/96
1. Hours of operation shall be 8:00 am - 7:00 pm - Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 12 noon - saturdays
2. Vehicles towed to business during operating hours only.
3. Rear of building to be kept clear of all vehicles
4. No painting or auto body work allowed
5. Outside premises to be kept clean and free of parts, and debris
6. No more than 12 vehicles shall be allowed to park in front of property.
7. Customer parking shall be monitored by the owner of business
Dominic Mazza d/b/a Dominic Mazza Auto Repair and Sales, 284 Kenyon Ave. LIC#30210 &40208
1. No Painting
2. There will be timer lights on at night.
Precision Harley Davidson Inc., 69 Armistice Blvd. LIC# 30092 & 40078
1. No parking on Mchale Court.
Prime Auto Brokers Inc. d/b/a Prime Auto Brokers, 367 Benefit St. LIC# 30212 & 40213
1. Maximum of five (5) cars on lot for sale.
2. Parking in front of lot only, not on street.
3. No sales after 6:00 PM.
4. No painting or auto body work.
5. Lighting will face building, not street.
R. Ronzio Enterprises Inc d/b/a Auto Sales Warehouse, 65 East Street LIC #30196 & 40193
1. Correct drain pipe.
2. Dumpster not emptied before 7AM.
3. Car carriers drop off cars on Middle street only with engines off.
Rhode Island Custom Cycles,LLC., 18 Dunnell Lane LIC#30187 & 40179 Name change 8/23/95
1. Hours 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Weekdays
2. Hours 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Saturdays
3. CLOSED SUNDAYS
Rodamar Inc d/b/a Meineke Muffler, 36 Newport Avenue Lic #30200
GRANTED 9/6/95 WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS:
l. No sale of used parts or auto sales.
2. No engine repairs.
Francisco Santiago d/b/a Pancho's Auto Repair, 25 Willow Ave. LIC#30201
1. No auto body work.
2. No painting
3. No used parts are to be left outside
4. Oil & hazard waste materials must be disposed of properly
5. All work must be done inside
6. No more than 2 cars are to be left outside at night
Sterry Street Auto Sales Inc., 77 Sterry St. LIC#30110 & 40099
1. Hours of operations shall be Monday - Friday 8 AM - 8 PM Saturday 8AM ‑ 6PM.
2. No vehicles shall be parked on the street.
3. Building is to be painted and repaired in a reasonable time.
4. The only sign is to be painted on the building.
Jose M. Teixeira d/b/a J Tex, 396 Pawtucket Ave., LIC# 30111
1. No junk allowed on property.
2. No abandoned vehicles allowed on property.
Wheels of Freedom Inc d/b/a Wheels of Freedom Cycle, 121 Benefit St. Lic#30199 & 40196 (Name change 11/8/95)
1. Property will be enclosed all around the building.
2. Vehicle testing on Benefit St. ONLY
SECOND HAND SHOP ONLY WITH STIPULATIONS
John Caito Jr. d/b/a Benefit Auto Sales Annex, 795 Broadway LIC#40129
1. Cars shall not block or park on sidewalk on McCabe St.
*Andrea L. Carpeno & Jose M. Teixeira d/b/a Cartex, 394 Pawtucket Ave., LIC#40018
1. No auto body work to be done on premises.
2. No lights other than those already in existence, and lights to be shut off no later than 9:30 PM.
3. No parts, debris or trash will be left on grounds at any time.
* PER ORDER OF SUPERIOR COURT
THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP LICENSE (RENEWAL)
*Dominic Mazza d/b/a Dominic Mazza Auto Repair and Sales, 284 Kenyon Ave. LIC#30210
SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSE CLASS AB (Selling Used Automobiles and parts)
*Dominic Mazza d/b/a Dominic Mazza Auto Repair & Sales, 284 Kenyon Ave LIC#40208
*THE FOLLOWING BOND IS APPROVED, SURETY NAMED IS ACCEPTED:
Joanmarie O=Neill - surety, Providence Mutual Fire Insurance Company.
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Wolfred Greene/Progressive - $10,282.48
Mary A. Johnson - $725.00
Helen G. Morris - $102.73
Antonio, Linda, Nicole, Ashley Pires - No amount specified
Edward & Sheila Smith/MET P & C - No amount specified
THE CHAIR REGNIEZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Moran, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to ask that he instruct the planning department to attend the Business Expo over the next couple of days to see the booths that other cities have set up to display the advantages of their communities.
The Council would like the planning department to determine if they can do something similar at this Business Expo; or if not, get some ideas for the city to do at the next year=s Expo.
Upon motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Bray, the meeting is adjourned at nine fifty-six o=clock p.m.