November 17, 2014
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, November 17, 2014 at 7 P.M.
Six members are present. Councilman Beauchamp arrived at 7:06 P.M.
Councilman Gendron asked that we stand for a moment of silence in memory of former city employee Eugene “Butch” Lafrance.
The prayer is read by the Clerk. The Pledge of Allegiance is given by the assembly.
A public hearing was held on the following four ordinances:
14 O 51 In amendment of the Code of Ordinances, City of Woonsocket, R.I. Appendix C, Entitled “Zoning” changing the designation of Assessor’s Plat 51, Lot 1 from Industrial-1 (I-1) to Mixed Use-2 (MU-2).
14 O 52 Amending the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
Scott Gibbs addressed the council.
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted to adjourn the public hearing at 7:10 P.M.
Upon motion of Councilman Moreau seconded by Councilors Murray & Beauchamp it is voted to dispense with the regular order of business and take up the following two ordinances:
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted to include changing the designation of Lot 10 on Assessor’s Plat 51, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
14 O 51 An ordinance in amendment of the Code of Ordinances, City of Woonsocket, R.I. Appendix C, Entitled “Zoning” changing the designation of Assessor’s Plat 51, Lot 1 from Industrial-1 (I-1) to Mixed Use-2 (MU-2) was tabled and advertised for hearing on this date is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Moreau seconded by Councilman Beauchamp it is voted that the ordinance be passed for the first time, a roll call vote on same being 5-1 with Councilman Brien abstaining and Councilman Mancieri recusing himself.
14 O 52 An ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Woonsocket, Rhode Island which was tabled and advertised for hearing on this date is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted that the ordinance be passed for the first time, a roll call vote on same being 5-1 with Councilman Brien abstaining and Councilman Mancieri recusing himself.
A public hearing was held on the following ordinances:
14 O 56 Amending the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
14 O 57 In amendment of the Code of Ordinances, City of Woonsocket, R.I. Appendix C, Entitled “Zoning” changing the designation of Assessor’s Plat 18, Lot 374 from Residential-3 (R-3) to Commercial-1 (C-1).
Brian Brosnar & Maria Dias addressed the council.
Upon motion of Councilman Mancieri seconded by Councilman Beauchamp it is voted to adjourn the public hearing at 7:25 P.M.
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilman it is voted to dispense with the regular order of business and take up the following two ordinances:
14 O 56 An ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Woonsocket, Rhode Island which was tabled and advertised for hearing on this date is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Moreau seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted that ordinance be passed for the first time, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
14 O 57 An ordinance in amendment of the Code of Ordinances, City of Woonsocket, R.I. Appendix C, Entitled “Zoning” changing the designation of Assessor’s Plat 18, Lot 374 from Residential-3 (R-3) to Commercial-1 (C-1) which was tabled and advertised for hearing on this date is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted that the ordinance be passed for the first time, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
The regular meeting immediately follows.
All members are present.
The following persons addressed the council under citizens good and welfare: Tammy Lynn Thibault, Richard Berard, Tommy Brien, Dennis Desaulniers, Floyd Edick, Scott Gibbs, Jeffrey Partington, Jim Cournoyer and Estelle Bubble.
Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by Councilors Gendron and Murray it is voted that the minutes of the regular meeting held November 3rd be approved as submitted, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted that the consent agenda be accepted and modified to remove 14 CO 85, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
The following items were listed on the consent agenda:
14 CO 82 A communication from the Planning Director regarding issues of “Spot Zoning”.
14 CO 83 A communication from the Chairman of the Redevelopment Agency of Woonsocket regarding Woonsocket Downtown redevelopment area.
14 CO 84 A communication from the Water Superintendent regarding purchase of a copy machine.
14 CO 86 A communication from Councilwoman Murray regarding Small Business & Tourism sub-committee report.
14 CO 85 A communication from Councilman Gendron regarding Firefighter’s collective bargaining agreement is read by title.
A communication was read by Mayor Baldelli-Hunt.
14 LC 32 Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted that the following licenses be granted, a voice vote on same being unanimous: 1 application for Class F & entertainment license, 1 application for first class victualing license, and 6 applications for renewal of first class victualing license, 1 application for renewal of police constable, 2 applications for renewal of quarterly entertainment license and 1 application for renewal of pool table/billiards license.
14 CP 34 A request of James Cournoyer to address the City Council regarding Wastewater Interjurisdictional Agreements and PILOT Agreement matters is ready by title, and
Mr. Cournoyer addressed the council.
Upon motion of Councilwoman Murray seconded by Councilors Jalette and Gendron it is voted to dispense with the regular order of business and take up the following communication:
14 CP 38 A request of Leno Brunetti to address the City Council regarding the City of Woonsocket’s election and the Woonsocket Senior Center matters is read by title, and
Mr. Brunetti addressed the council.
Upon motion of Councilman Moreau seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted to dispense with the regular order of business and take up the following resolution:
14 R 116 A resolution instructing the Mayor to withdraw her name and support from the Rise Mayoral Academy application that was submitted to the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) which was tabled at the meeting of October 20th, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted that the resolution be passed, a roll call vote being 5-2 with Councilors Beauchamp and Mancieri voting no.
14 CP 36 A request of Council President Brien to address the following items is read by title: Interjurisdictional Agreements (A. Brodd & M. Annarummo), Assessing Division & Senior Center.
14 CP 37 A request of Councilman Gendron to address the following items is read by title: Monthly financial reports and financial condition of the City, police and fire contracts, World War II Veteran’s Memorial State Park, Senior Center, dirty thirty houses & “non-profit” entities seeking tax relief.
The following remarks are made under good and welfare:
Councilman Beauchamp extends a thank you from the Lepine children (Christopher & Jennifer) to everyone who volunteered in the success of the Veteran’s Memorial. He also thanks all who volunteered and recommends that everyone go and see the beautiful site.
President Brien praises Councilman Beauchamp for his hard efforts at the new Veteran’s Park. He recognizes the Lepine children’s commitment for completion of the park. These are the types of events that remind us of how great this community is and can be. He feels a bigger problem in the city is trash; the debris around this city is unbelievable. Do we have the ability to access a grant for citizens to discard items for city to pick up. He would entertain a city-wide clean up.
Councilman Jalette expressed that past experience problems was due to out-of-towners dumping here in the city. He feels people are still not recycling or not recycling better. We should remind our citizenry of the importance of recycling.
Councilman Mancieri stated he was contacted by Head Start to announce their open house on November 19th at 5:30 p.m. He congratulates the Lepine children and Councilman Beauchamp on a job well done at the new Veterans Park. Inquired if all employees are paid weekly. Thought there was legislation that said municipalities should be.
14 O 47 An ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Woonsocket, Rhode Island which was passed for the first time on November 3rd is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Mancieri seconded by Councilman Beauchamp it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
14 O 48 An ordinance in amendment of the Code of Ordinances, City of Woonsocket, R.I. Appendix C, Entitled “Zoning” changing the designation of Assessor’s Plat 52, Lots 6 & 7 from Commercial-2 (C-2) to Mixed Use-2 (MU-2) is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Mancieri seconded by Councilman Beauchamp it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
14 O 50 An ordinance in amendment of the Code of Ordinances, City of Woonsocket, R.I. Appendix C, Entitled “Zoning” regarding restaurants in certain zones is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a roll call vote on same being 4-3 with Councilors Gendron, Moreau & Brien voting no.
14 O 58 An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 10 Entitled “Garbage and Trash” of the Code of Ordinances, City of Woonsocket is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Moreau seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
14 O 59 An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 13, Entitled “Licenses and Permits” of the Code of Ordinances, City of Woonsocket is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilwoman Murray seconded by Councilman Moreau it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
14 O 61 An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a two year lease extension with Senior Services, Inc. for property known as Assessor’s Plat 13, Lot 104, 84 Social Street is read by title, and
Upon motion of President Brien seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
14 O 62 A ordinance transferring funds from Fixed & General Charges to Human Services is read by title, and
A motion is made by Councilman Jalette seconded by Councilwoman Murray that the ordinance be passed, however before it is voted on
Upon motion of Councilman Moreau seconded by Councilman Beauchamp it is voted that the ordinance by tabled, a roll call vote on same being 6-1 with Councilman Jalette voting no.
14 R 121 A resolution authorizing the cancellation of certain taxes is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilors Jalette and Murray it is voted that the resolution be passed, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
14 R 122 A resolution granting permission to use city property is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilwoman Murray seconded by Councilman Moreau it is voted that the resolution be passed, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
14 R 123 A resolution designating a Woonsocket downtown redevelopment area in the City of Woonsocket, Rhode Island is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilman Mancieri it is voted that the resolution be tabled to December 15th, and advertised for a hearing, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
14 R 124 A resolution authorizing the purchase of a multifunction color copier/printer/fax/scanner machine for the Water Division under State Bid MPA 337 is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded Councilman Jalette it is voted that the resolution be passed, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
14 R 125 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a memorandum of agreement with RIDEM for World War II Memorial Park is read by title, and
A motion is made by Councilman Mancieri seconded by Councilors Beauchamp and Murray that the resolution be passed, however before it is voted on
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp and seconded Councilman Gendron it is voted that the resolution be tabled to November 24th, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
14 R 126 A resolution amending the rules of order of the City Council is read by title, and
A motion is made by Councilman Mancieri and seconded by Councilors Beauchamp and Murray that the resolution be passed, however before it is voted on
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilman Moreau it is voted that the resolution be tabled, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
14 R 127 A resolution re-appointing James A. Smith as a member of the Woonsocket Harris Public Library Board of Trustees is read by title and,
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilors Gendron and Murray it is voted that the resolution be passed, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilors Beauchamp and Murray it is voted that the meeting be and it is hereby adjourned at 11:41 P.M.
Attest: Christina Harmon-Duarte City Clerk