Monday, October 17, 2011
At a public hearing of the City Council, in the City of Woonsocket, County of Providence, State of Rhode Island in Harris Hall on Monday, October 17, 2011 at 7:00 P.M.
All members are present.
The following persons addressed the council: Lorraine Corey, Bruce Burlingame, Leo Larence, Richard Fagnant, Kathleen Lelanc, Garrett Mancieri, Jeff Hardy, Philip Labrecque, George King, Charles Souders, Marguerite Bourassa, Roland Michaud, Allen Auclair, Dan Darling, James Cournoyer and Christopher Oakland.
Public hearing adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
The following persons addressed the council under citizens good and welfare: Albert Brien, Allen Auclair and Louise Desrosiers
The prayer is read by the Clerk. The Pledge of Allegiance is given by the Assembly.
Upon motion of Councilwoman Brien seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted that the minutes of the regular meeting held October 3rd be approved as submitted, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
Upon motion of Councilwoman Brien seconded by Councilman Schneck it is voted that the consent agenda be approved as submitted, a voice vote on same being unanimous:
11 CO 119 A communication from Public Works Director regarding bypass of competitive bidding for purchase of digital imaging system.
11 CO 120 A communication from Acting Planning Director regarding authorizing temporary loans from general fund to Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant fund.
11 CO 121 A monthly report for September from Economic Development Director/Human Services Director.
11 CO 122 A communication from Public Works Director regarding resolutions for water utility rate case and financing request with RI Clean Water Finance Agency.
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councillors Brien and Schneck it is voted to dispose with the regular order of business and take up the following, all voted in favor:
11 O 72 An ordinance approving financing of improvement to wastewater treatment plant and system and approving issuance of wastewater revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $26 million is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted to amend the ordinance as follows: In section 4 delete “8%” and insert “7%” in its place. This amendment is voted on and passed on a 6-1 roll call vote with Councilwoman Vadenais voting no. The ordinance, as amended, is then voted on and passed for the first time, a roll call vote on same being 6-1 with Councilwoman Vadenais voting no.
11 R 105 A resolution authorizing the borrowing of funds to acquire property and to initiate design and procurement for the new drinking water treatment plant is read by title, and
A motion is made by Councilman Schneck seconded by Councilman Gendron that the resolution be passed, however before this is voted on
Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by Councilwoman Brien it is voted that the resolution be tabled to December 19th, however, this motion is defeated on a 6-1 roll call vote with Councilman Jalette voting yes. The resolution is then voted on and passed on a 6-1 roll call vote with Councilman Jalette voting no.
11 R 109 A resolution authorizing the entry into a contract for the acquisition of property in furtherance of water treatment plant project is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilman Beauchamp it is voted that the resolution be passed, a roll call vote on same being 5-2 with Councillors Brien and Jalette voting no.
11 R 106 A resolution authorizing the filing of a water rate request before the RI Public Utilities Commission is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Schneck seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted that the resolution be passed, a roll call vote on same being 5-2 with Councillors Brien and Jalette voting no.
11 LC 38 Upon motion of Councilman Schneck seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted that the following licenses be granted, a voice vote on same being unanimous: 1 application for Class F license, 1 application for Class F1 license and entertainment license, 1 application for Class F license and entertainment license, 3 applications for renewal of quarterly entertainment licenses, 1 application for renewal of pool table license, 1 application for renewal of coin-operated machine license, 1 application for renewal of massage therapist license, 8 applications for renewal of first class victualing license and 2 applications for renewal of second class victualing licenses.
11 LC 39 An application of Expert Realty d/b/a Talu’s Café to hold a Class BV license at 587 Willow Street, which was advertised for hearing on this date, is read by title, and
A motion is made by President Ward seconded by Councilman Gendron that the license be granted, however before this is voted on
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted that the application be tabled for work session, a voice vote on same being unanimous. Brandon Heroux addressed the council at the public hearing.
11 LC 40 An application of James Court Street Pub Inc. d/b/a James Bar & Grill to change location from 85 Front Street to 132 Court Street, which was advertised for hearing on this date, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Schneck seconded by Councillors Beauchamp and Brien it is voted that the transfer of location be granted, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
The following remarks are made under good and welfare:
Councilman Jalette spoke about water tank property and if zoning will change.
Councilman Schneck Congratulated Autumnfest Steering Committee and Tim Paul. He thanked Paul and Lorraine Jacob and congratulated Public Works Department for cleaning park. He questioned Public Works Director about who’s doing work at 5:30 A.M.
President Ward responded to Charles Souders about pension reform and spoke further about pension reform and requested people to call state representatives and state senators.
Councilman Beauchamp thanked Autumnfest committee and all departments involved in cleaning. He spoke to Public Works Director about fixing potholes.
Councilwoman Brien congratulated Emily Luther. She stated that she missed Autumnfest because of her anniversary.
11 O 68 An ordinance authorizing Mayor to enter into a lease for a portion of City Hall with US Rep. David N. Cicciline, which was passed for the first time on October 3rd, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councillors Brien and Gendron it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a roll call vote on same being 6-1 with Councilman Jalette voting no.
11 O 69 AN ordinance in amendment of Chapter 1865-Personnel Code which was passed for the first time on October 3rd, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilwoman Brien seconded by Councillors Gendron and Schneck it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
11 O 70 An ordinance authorizing the Economic Development Director and Tax Assessor to apply provisions of Job Creation Incentive Program to Vogue Properties, which was tabled at the meeting of October 3rd, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by Councillors Brien and Gendron it is voted that the ordinance be passed for the first time, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
11 O 71 An ordinance authorizing the Finance Director to bypass competitive bidding for purchase of a digital imaging system is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Schneck seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
11 R 100 A resolution authorizing the Finance Director to advance monies to the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Black Grant Program is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilwoman Brien it is voted that the resolution be passed, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
Upon motion of Councilman Schneck seconded by Councilwoman Brien it is voted that the four following resolutions be passed, a voice vote on same being unanimous:
11 R 101 A resolution authorizing the cancellation of certain taxes (various).
11 R 102 A resolution authorizing the cancellation of certain taxes (92 South Street).
11 R 103 A resolution authorizing the cancellation of certain taxes (various).
11 R 104 A resolution authorizing the cancellation of certain taxes (120 Ledgewood Lane).
11 R 107 A resolution declaring the month of November (Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month) is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilwoman Brien seconded by Councilmen Gendron and Schneck it is voted that the resolution be passed, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
11 R 108 A resolution authorizing settlement of certain tax appeal lawsuits is read by title, and
A motion is made by Councilman Jalette and seconded by Councillors Beauchamp, Brien and Schneck to pass, however, before this is voted on
Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by Councillors Beauchamp, Brien and Schneck, it is voted that the resolution be tabled to the meeting of November 14, 2011, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
Upon motion of Councilwoman Brien seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted that the meeting be and it is hereby adjourned at 11:40 P.M.
Attest: Andrea M. Bicki City Clerk