City Council, December 19, 2007
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, December 19, 2007, at 5:45 p.m. in the Pawtucket School Administration Building, First Floor, 286 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
Absent – 0
President Bray presides.
The reading of the records of December 5, 2007 is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the *Consent Agenda is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.
*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
| | A. Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (REAP Savings Report) |
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| | B. Communication from Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket (Various Forms and Statements) |
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| | E. Communication from John E. Carney, Director of Public Works, to the Pawtucket City Council (Response – Trees on Dora Street and Terrace Avenue) |
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| | F. Communication from Harvey E. Goulet, Jr., Director of Administration, to the Pawtucket City Council (Response – Employees Use of City Vehicles Policy) |
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| | G. Communication from George L. Kelley, III, Chief of Police, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk (Response – Traffic Enforcement Assignments, Power Road, Smithfield Avenue) |
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| | I. Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to the Pawtucket City Council (FY08 Equipment Lease Request) |
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| | J. Resolution Approving the Funding of the Equipment as Part of the Two-Year Master Lease Purchase Program with Sun Trust Leasing Corp is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | K. Resolution Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of an Equipment Lease/Purchase Agreement, and Related Instruments, Funding of the FY2008 Lease Purchase Equipment List Plus Related Expenses, and Determining Other Matters in Connection Therewith is READ AND ORDERED FILED and REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | L. Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to Mary E. Bray, President, Pawtucket City Council (Renewal of Equipment Finance Lease) |
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| | M. Resolution Authorizing the Director of Finance to Enter into Contract for a Two-Year Finance Lease with Sun Trust Leasing Corp TO BE REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
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THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Chadwick, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Timothy P. McLaughlin, Fire Chief, requesting he attend the next meeting of the City Council on January 9, 2007, at 6:45 p.m., to answer questions regarding fire fighter overtime.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilors Kinch and Barry, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, requesting a breakdown showing the types of state aid that are expected to be less than was budgeted and by how much. Also, in the monthly revenue/expenditure reports, Mr. Wunschel is requested to highlight those expenditure line items that are greatly over expended and those revenue line items that are coming in below expectations.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CHADWICK.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Chadwick, seconded by Councilor Barry, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor, requesting that four-way stop signs be installed at the intersection of Dora Street and Grosvenor Avenue.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following appointment as a member of the Historic District Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle for confirmation is confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Bradford E. Southworth, 46 Wilton Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861, term expires the first Monday in February, 2009. (To fill the unexpired term of Carl I. Freedman)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR KINCH.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Kinch introduces the following communications:
Communication from George L. Kelley, III, Chief of Police, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk (School Resource Officer Program)
Communication from John S. Baxter, Jr., Chairman, Pawtucket School Committee to Councilor Donald R. Grebien (School Resource Officer Program)
Upon motion made by Councilor Kinch, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the following communications are READ AND ORDERED FILED.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Pension Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PENSION BOARD
The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle for confirmation is confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Paul Keating, 35 Narragansett Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861, term expires the first Monday in January, 2010.
COUNCILOR CHADWICK LEAVES THE CHAMBERS AT 6:02 P.M.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Personnel Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PERSONNEL BOARD
The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle for confirmation is confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Kenneth F. Riley, 61 Daggett Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861, term expires the first Monday in January, 2013.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Grebien, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to George L. Kelley, III, Chief of Police, requesting a detail patrol at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Cottage Street between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Councilor Moran has had complaints from the neighbors regarding a number of vehicles not yielding to the four-way stop sign.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the City Planning Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle for confirmation is confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
David M. Chmielewski, 56 Arland Drive, Pawtucket, RI 02861, term expires the first Monday in January, 2013
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Grebien, seconded by Councilors Kinch and Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Patrick Morganelli, Executive Director, Pawtucket Housing Authority requesting a status report on the problems with power outages at St. Germain Manor. The Council wants to know the extent of the problems, why it is taking so long to correct the problems and when he expects the problems to be completely resolved.
COUNCILOR CHADWICK RETURNS TO THE CHAMBERS AT 6:08 P.M.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Board of Appeals, FOR CONFIRMATION:
BOARD OF APPEALS
The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle for confirmation is confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
George Shabo, 125 Glen Meadows Drive, Pawtucket, RI 02861, term expires the first Monday in January, 2013.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Public Library Trustees, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES
The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle for confirmation is confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Hector M. Munoz, 59 Lupine Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860, term expires the first Monday in January, 2011.
Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Water Supply Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:
WATER SUPPLY BOARD
The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle for confirmation is confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
William Masuck, 25 Second Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861, term expires the first Monday in January, 2012.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CEMETERY COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING REQUEST IS APPROVED IN THE AMOUNT OF $55.00 ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
ABSTAINS – President Bray
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES –Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
ABSTAINS – President Bray
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES –Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
ABSTAINS – President Bray
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON A ROLL VOTE CALL, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 286 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “NOISE” (ESTABLISHING TIME LIMITS AT OUTDOOR FEASTS OR FESTIVALS)
Communication from Georgios Stratis to Pawtucket City Council. (Requesting name change from George Stratis d/b/a House of Pizza to Division Street House of Pizza LLC d/b/a House of Pizza) is READ AND ORDERED FILED and the name change is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
*THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
HOLIDAY – New
Reid, Martine B d/b/a Ivoire Market, 593 Weeden St. LIC#4869
PAWN BROKER – Renewal
Fastcash Pawn & Checkcashers Incorporated, 824 Newport Ave. LIC#2647
PEDDLER – Renewals
Norman E. Benoit Jr., d/b/a Norm Catering, 15 Surrey Drive, Johnston, RI, LIC#4873
| TO PEDDLE: | Food |
| DRIVER: | Norman E. Benoit Jr., 15 Surrey Drive, Johnston, RI |
| LOCATION: | All Streets in Pawtucket |
Celestino V. Couto, 274 California Avenue, Providence, RI, LIC#4874
| TO PEDDLE: | Seafood |
| DRIVER: | Celestino V. Couto, 274 California Avenue, Providence, RI |
| LOCATION: | All Streets in Pawtucket |
SIGN BOARD PERMIT – Renewal
Rafik Fanatsakanion d/b/a Town Shoe Repair, 374 Smithfield Ave. (1) LIC#3322
VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class – All Renewals
KMN LLC d/b/a Papa John’s, 379 Smithfield Ave., LIC#4749
One Stop Deli Market Inc., d/b/a One Stop Deli, 454 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#4725
Lucia Martinez d/b/a Popeyes Pizza & Restaurant, 54 Sabin St. LIC#4688
M.J. Restaurant Inc., d/b/a The New Times Square Restaurant, 3 Exchange St. LIC#3494
Pace, LLC d/b/a Kafe Lila, 250 Main St. LIC#4743
David Roy d/b/a Flapjack’s, 429 Benefit St. LIC#4769
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Mary Castle - $478.55
Jennifer Desautel - $572.50/$719.74
Mark Gagnon - $99.00
Edwin Quinonez & Maria Aponte by Donna Uhlmann, Esq. – No Amount Specified
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 Bray, Councilors Barry, Carr, Chadwick, Grebien, Hodge, Kinch, Moran and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Michael Aguiar - $1882.25
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the meeting is adjourned at 6:26 p.m. in memory of Robert E. “Bobby” Doyle formerly of Pawtucket, who was a world class athlete and a great role model for the residents of Rhode Island.