Monday, June 25, 2012
At a regular meeting of the City Council, in the City of Woonsocket, County of Providence, State of Rhode Island in Harris Hall on Monday, June 25, 2012 at 7 P.M.
Six members are present. Councilman Robert Moreau is absent.
The following persons addressed the council under citizens good and welfare: Jim Cournoyer, Roland Michaud, George King and Charles Souders.
The prayer is read by the Clerk. The Pledge of Allegiance is given by the assembly.
Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted that the minutes of the regular meeting held June 11th and public hearing held June 18th, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted that the consent agenda be approved as submitted except to remove 12 CP 27 upon request of Council President Ward, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
The following items were listed on the consent agenda:
12 CO 43 A communication from Public Works Director regarding amendment to Synagro contract for electric power facility and PILOT agreements.
12 CP 28 Monthly odor report from Veolia Water for the month of May.
12 CP 27 A communication from Michelle Godin regarding road conditions on Maple Street is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Beauchamp it is voted that the communication be received and placed on file, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
12 LC 23 Upon motion of Councilman Jalette 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 and entertainment license, 2 applications for Class F1 and entertainment licenses, 1 application for carnival license, 2 applications for peddler’s license, 1 application for police constable license, 1 application for private detective license, 4 applications for renewal of laundry/dry cleaning license and 7 applications for renewal of quarterly entertainment licenses.
12 LC 24 A request of Superior Cheer All Stars to hold a tag day on August 18, 2012 with a rain date of September 22, 2012 is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted that the request be granted, a voice vote on same being 4-2 with Councilmen Dubois and Jalette voting no.
12 LC 25 An application for transfer of Class BL license form King Wok Chinese Restaurant Inc. to New King Wok Chinese Restaurant, dba King Wok at 477 Clinton Street, which was advertised for hearing on this date, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted that the license be granted, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
The following remarks are made under good and welfare:
Councilman Jalette read a portion of an article from a Chicago newspaper regarding pensions and spoke about Mayor Tavares in Providence not raising taxes. He discussed tax increase in Woonsocket and proposed supplemental tax.
Councilman Beauchamp discussed repairs of roadways and drainage issues and especially Maple Street.
Councilman Brien spoke about Omni Privilege property and taxation issue. He requested letter from Mayor explaining status of taxation of their property. He asked Mayor to ask Budget Commission t speak into the microphones. He stated that it seems the budget commission’s method of solving the budget problem is simply raising taxes. He asked Mayor if he’s looked into litigation to solve budget problems. He spoke about Sayles Street bridge and need for repairs. He stated that the city should use the money it has in the City’s fire an dpolice pension fund and states that it would help the city and the fund.
Councilman Dubois spoke to Mayor about new store on Main Street with controversial name and art in window.
Councilman Gendron spoke to Acting Planning Director regarding Roland Michaud’s concerns about zoning board. He asked Acting Planning Director if the city can have some instructional assistance given to the zoning board members.
12 O 30 An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 1865 of the Code of Ordinances, Personnel Code, pertaining to wastewater division pretreatment inspector, which was passed for the first time on June 11th, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilman Beauchamp it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
12 O 31 An ordinance authorizing the lease of water tower space to Coxcom dba Cox Communications of New England, which was tabled at the meeting of June 11th, is read by title, and
A motion is made by Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilman Beauchamp that the ordinance be passed, however, before this is voted on
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilman Dubois it is voted that the ordinance be tabled to July 2nd, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
12 O 32 An appropriation ordinance of the City of Woonsocket for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013, which was tabled at the meeting of June 11th, is read by title, and
A motion is made by Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilman Beauchamp that the ordinance be passed, however before this is voted on
Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by Councilman Beauchamp it is voted to amend as follows: Page 89 acct. no. 06752-52267 be reduced by $6,375 to $0. This amendment is voted on and defeated on a 5-1 roll call vote with Councilman Jalette voting yes.
Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by Councilman Beauchamp it is voted to amend as follows: Page 98 acct. no. 07151-51110 be reduced from $16,000 to $0 (economic development director). This amendment is voted on and defeated on 4-2 roll call vote with Councilmen Brien and Jalette voting yes.
Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted to amend as follows: Page 101 acct. no 08151-51110 be reduced by $63,916 to $0 (human services director). This amendment is voted on and defeated on a 5-1 roll call vote with Councilman Jalette voting yes.
Upon motion of Councilman Dubois seconded by Councilmen Beauchamp, Gendron and Jalette it is voted to amend as follows: Page 75 acct. no. 05251-51110 be reduced by $72,124 (Deputy Chief position) and that $72,124 be added to acct. no. 06355-55531 (Highway Construction) on Page 90. This amendment is voted on and passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
A motion was made by Councilman Beauchamp with no second to eliminate longevity pay on Page 42, Library Longevity $21,944; Page 65 Municipal Longevity $139,600; Page 72 Police Longevity $410,000; Fire Longevity $641,681, for a total of $1,213,224.
Upon motion of President Ward seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted to amend as follows: Page 26, account no. 00151-51110 add $38,538 for Mayor’s secretary and Page 89, acct. no. 06351-51122 temporary labor to be reduced by $3,538 and page 89, acct. no. 06353-53352 ice control supplies to be reduced by $35,000. This amendment is voted on and passed on a 4-2 roll call vote with Councilmen Brien and Jalette voting no.
Upon motion of Councilman Brien seconded by Councilman Jalette it is voted to amend as follows: Page 101, acct. no. 08151-51110 increase salary for executive secretary by $10,000 and delete remaining salary for director and increase Page 81, acct. no. 06152-52253, street lighting, by $53,916. This amendment is voted on and defeated on a 4-2 roll call vote with Councilmen Brien and Jalette voting yes.
Upon motion of Councilman Brien seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted to amend as follows: Page 76, acct. no. 05351-51141 (Fire Department Overtime) to be reduced by $300,000 and funds transferred as follows: Page 81, 06152-52253 street lighting increased by $100,000 and add to Page 90, acct. no. 06355-55531 highway construction and reconstruction, $200,000. This amendment is voted on and passed on a 5-1 roll call vote with President Ward voting no.
Upon motion of President Ward seconded by Councilmen Brien and Dubois it is voted to amend as follows: Page 5, amend Total Restricted Receipts to $49,816,958, and Page 7, amend Education Expenses to $49,816,958, amend Appropriations to $20,036,557, add a line item entitled, “Required expense/revenue modifications,” in the amount of
(-)$7,072,400 (total education department funding in the amount of $69,853,515). This amendment is voted on and passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
12 O 33 An appropriation ordinance of the City of Woonsocket water system for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013, which was tabled at the meeting of June 11th is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Brien seconded by Councilman Beauchamp it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
12 O 34 An appropriation ordinance for the operation of the regional wastewater treatment fund for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 3, 2013, which was tabled at the meeting of June 11th.
12 O 35 An appropriation ordnance for the operation of the sewer use fee fund for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013, which was tabled at the meeting of June 11th.
A motion if made by Councilman Gendron seconded by Beauchamp that the two ordinances be passed, however, before this is voted on
Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by President Ward it is voted that the two ordinances be amended by substituting two new ordinances as submitted by Finance Director (see originals for amended ordinance) a roll call vote on said amendment being unanimous.
The ordinances, as amended, are then voted on and passed on a 5-1 roll call vote with Councilman Brien voting no.
12 O 36 An ordinance establishing the maximum number of employees in each office, department or agency of the City of Woonsocket for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013 in accordance with Chapter IX of the City of Woonsocket Home Rule Charter, which was tabled at the meeting of June 11th, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilman Dubois it is voted that the ordinance be passed for the first time, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
12 O 37 An ordinance directing the assessment and collection of a tax by the City of Woonsocket upon real estate, excise and tangible personal property for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013, which was tabled at the meeting of June 11th, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
12 O 38 An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 7345 entitled “Salaries of City Officers of the City of Woonsocket” which was tabled at the meeting of June 11th, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilman Beauchamp it is voted that the ordinance be passed for the first time, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
12 O 39 An ordinance transferring funds (within Personnel Division) is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by Councilmen Brien and Dubois it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
12 O 40 An ordinance transferring funds (Public Safety and Public Works Department) is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by Councilmen Brien and Dubois it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by Councilmen Brien and Dubois it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
Upon motion of Councilman Brien seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted the following three resolutions be passed, a voice vote on same being unanimous:
12 R 67 A resolution granting permission to Pentecostal Church Noah’s Ark to use Dunn Park on July 6, 2012 for a religious event.
12 R 68 A resolution granting permission to John E. Moran Foundation to use River Island Park on September 23, 2012 for a concert, lunch and fellowship service.
12 R 69 A resolution granting permission to Sandra Weir to use River Island Park on July 1, 2012 for a wedding ceremony.
12 R 70 A resolution recommending the entry into a contract amendment and PILOT agreement for a sludge disposal system heat recovery project with Synagro is read by title, and
A motion is made by Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilman Dubois that the resolution be passed, however before this is voted on
Upon motion of Councilman Brien seconded by Councilmen Beauchamp and Dubois it is voted that the resolution be tabled to July 2nd, however, this motion is defeated on a 3-3 voice vote with Councilmen Gendron, Jalette and Ward voting no. The resolution is then voted on and passed on a 5-1 voice vote with Councilman Brien voting no.
Upon motion of Councilman Dubois seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted that the meeting be and it is hereby adjourned at 12:12 A.M.
Attest: Andrea M. Bicki City Clerk