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PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
137 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, PAWTUCKET, RI
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2024
7:00 PM
AMENDED AGENDA
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PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA
5:30 PM – ANIMAL CONTROL COMMITTEE 
5:45 PM – FINANCE COMMITTEE
6:00 PM – CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE
6:15 PM – COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS
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6:45 PM – BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
7:00 PM – CITY COUNCIL
DOCKET
CONVENED__________________PM
Previous Minutes of 3/20/2024 Ordinance Committee
3/27/2024 City Council
1. *CONSENT AGENDA (*Denotes all items on the Consent Agenda)
2. *CORRESPONDENCE
A. Various Forms and Statements from RI Infrastructure Bank
B. Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton in Opposition to Any Revival of the Old Saybrook to Kenyon Bypass
C. Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton in Opposition of S 2018 Legislation Relating to Taxation – Levy and Assessment of Local Taxes
D. Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton in Opposition of H 7378 Legislation Relating to Towns and Cities – Homestead Exemption
E. Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton in Opposition of H 7651 Legislation to Towns and Cities – Low Income Housing (8% Alternative Tax Rate)
F. Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton in Opposition of H 7681 Legislation Relating to Towns and Cities – Tax Valuation Freeze on Affordable Housing
G. Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton in Opposition of H 7683, S 2361 and S 2372 Legislation Relating to Taxation – Real Estate Conveyance Tax
H. Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton in Opposition of H 7981 Legislation Relating to Towns and Cities – Zoning Ordinances
I. Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton in Opposition of H 7980 Legislation Relating to Motor and Other Vehicles – Mobile and Manufactured Homes
J. Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton in Opposition of H 7958 Legislation Relating to Towns and Cities – Multifamily Housing Act
K. Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton in Opposition of H 7978 Legislation Relating to Subdivision of Land
L. Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton in Opposition of H 7951 Legislation Relating to Towns and Cities – RI Comprehensive Planning and Land Use Act
M. Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton in Opposition of H 7986 Legislation Relating to Property – Abandoned Property
N. Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton in Opposition of H 7382 Legislation Relating to Towns and Cities – Zoning Ordinances
O. Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton in Opposition of H 7324 Legislation Relating to Towns and Cities – Zoning Ordinances
P. Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton in Support of S 2016 – An Act Relating to Towns and Cities – Low- and Moderate-Income Housing
Q. Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton in Support of Governor Daniel J. McKee’s Litter Free Rhode Island campaign
R. Resolution from the Town of Richmond Proclaiming April 28 – May 4, 2024 as National Small Business Week
S. Resolution from the Town of Richmond in Opposition to Any Revival of the Old Saybrook and Kenyon Bypass
T. Resolution from the Town of Richmond (Special Education Funding Formula)
U. Resolution from the Town of Burrillville in Opposition to H 7763 and S 2679 Relating to Public Records – Access to Public Records Act
V. Resolution from the Town of North Smithfield (Funding Formula – Education Proficiency Benchmarks)
W. Resolution from the Town of North Smithfield (Healthy School Meals for All / Universal Free School Meals)
X. Resolution from the Town of Warren in Opposition to H 7983 (Building Code Inspections)
Y. Resolution from the Town of Tiverton in Support of Fully Funding State Aid to Libraries to the Full Twenty-Five (25%) Percent Level
Z. Resolution from the Town of Charlestown in Support of H 7688 – An Act Relating to State Affairs and Government – Tourism and Development
AA. Resolution from the Town of Charlestown in Support of H 7462 – Relating to Amendments to the Energy Facility Siting Act
BB. Communication from Scott Avedisian, Chief Executive Officer, RIPTA, to His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien (Proposed Changes to the R-Line)
CC. Communication from John Blais, Recreational Manager, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Pawtucket Parks Commission Annual Report for 2023)
DD. Communication from Lexis Galvao, Department of Transportation, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk (Response – Newport Ave & Cottage St Traffic Light) TO BE PLACED BACK ON THE DOCKET FROM OCTOBER 11, 2023
EE. THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY TO BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Jeffrey Mellor – $196.90 (Pothole)
Luke Dasilveira – $400.00 (Pothole)
Juan Henao – $1,046.17, $1,070.00 (Vehicle Damage)
Verizon by Claims Management Resources Inc. – $1,192.48 (Wire Damage)
Juan F. Lopez – $2,089.59, $2,453.75 (Firetruck)
FF. THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY TO BE REFERRED TO THE LAW DEPARTMENT AND RI INTERLOCAL TRUST:
Diana Jackvony – $5,085.00 (Sewer Backup)
3. Communication from Christopher Montalto, Supervisor, Distribution Design, RI Energy, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following sole pole installation for 60 Olive St. TO BE APPROVED PENDING THE APPROVAL OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
5. THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WITH A RECOMMENATION FOR APPROVAL
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ROLL CALL AYES_____ NOES_____
**6. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF THE SCHEDULE OF PAY RATES FOR CLASSIFIED NON-UNION POSITIONS IN SECTION §88-12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996. (ADD: Human Resources Director; DELETE: Consolidated Director of Human Resources)
FIRST PASSAGE
ROLL CALL AYES_____ NOES_____
7. THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS RETURNS THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY:
Tara L. Gagnon – $275.33 (Pothole)
Doreen Mowry – $189.78 (Pothole)
Anthony DiMeglio – $467.06 (Pothole)
Elida Goncalves, by Travelers Insurance – No Amount Specified (Firetruck)
Daniel Gosselin – $171.02 (Railroad)
Jamilton Salazar – $117.00 (Tow)
Dan Lisker – $575.00 (Sewer Line)
ADJOURNED__________________P.M.
Posted: April 5, 2024 **Amended Agenda Posted: April 8, 2024
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