Monday, October 6, 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, October 6, 2014 at 7 P.M.
All members are present.
The following ordinance is read by title:
14 O 30 An ordinance in amendment of Zoning Ordinance is read by title.
The following person addressed the council regarding this ordinance: Charles Lemoine
Public hearing adjourned at 7:08 P.M. upon motion of Councilman Mancieri seconded by Councilwoman Murray.
The regular meeting immediately follows:
All members are present.
The prayer is read by the Clerk. The Pledge of Allegiance is given by the assembly.
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted to dispense with the regular order of business and take up the following ordinance:
14 O 30 An ordinance in amendment of Zoning Ordinance (backyard chickens) is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilwoman Murray seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted that the ordinance be passed for the first time, a roll call vote on same being 4-3 with councilors Beauchamp, Moreau and Brien voting no.
The following persons addressed the council under citizens good and welfare: Philip Labrecque, Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt, Michael Hlywka, Richard Fagnant, Dennis Desaulniers, Charles Lemoine, Jim Cournoyer, Roland Michaud, Donald Turcotte, John Ward, Jon Brien, Alethea Forcier, Richard Gariepy and Jeanne Martin.
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilman Jalette it is voted to take the following two items out of order:
14 CP 27 A request of Keven McKenna to address the council regarding reorganization/rules of order is read by title. Atty. McKenna was present and addressed the council.
14 R 111 A resolution amending the rules of order of the City Council is read by title, and
A motion is made by Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilwoman Murray that the resolution be passed, however, before this is voted on
Upon motion of Councilman Mancieri seconded by Councilman Beauchamp it is voted to amend as follows: Exhibit A, proposed new rule 3, second paragraph, add “first” before “regular”. This amendment is voted on and passed on a 5-2 roll call vote with Councillors Beauchamp and Murray voting no. The resolution, as amended, is then voted on and passed on a 4-3 roll call vote with Councillors Gendron, Jalette and Brien voting no.
Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by Councillors Gendron and Murray it is voted that the minutes of the regular meeting held September 15, 2014 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 approved as submitted, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
The following items were listed on the consent agenda:
14 M 13 A communication from Mayor appointing N. David Bouley as Director of Planning & Development.
14 CO 58 A communication from Water Division Superintendent regarding Water Division’s Cross Connection Control Program.
14 CO 59 A communication from Acting Wastewater Superintendent regarding Synagro operation procedures.
14 CO 60 An opinion of City Solicitor regarding claim of Michele Rells.
14 CO 61 A communication from Planning Director regarding proposed Comprehensive Plan & Zoning amendment for Woonsocket Assessor’s Plat 52, Lots 6 and 7.
14 CO 62 A communication from City Solicitor submitting request to pay property damage claim of Brenda Lapierre.
14 CO 63 A communication from Planning Director regarding Municipal Economic Development Zones.
14 CO 64 A communication from Planning Director regarding resolution of drug free workplace policy.
14 CO 65 A communication from Planning Director regarding sale of property known as Assessor’s Plat 2 Lot 166 Veterans’ Way.
14 CO 66 A communication from Planning Director regarding proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance regarding restaurants in certain zones.
14 CP 26 A claim of Michele Reels against the city for personal injury.
14 LC 30 Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by Councillors Beauchamp and Murray 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 F and entertainment license, 5 applications for renewal of quarterly entertainment license, 4 applications for renewal of coin operated machine license and 1 application for renewal of tattoo license.
The following remarks are made under good and welfare:
Councilman Jalette stated that he prefers having works sessions regularly rather than individual council persons meeting with Mayor. He addressed Public Works Director regarding River Street.
Councilwoman Murray clarified that N. David Bouley was being congratulated as Director. She thanked Lorraine Corey for supporting documents being online.
Councilman Beauchamp concurs with Councilwoman Murray. He commends all who stay for entire council meeting. He commented regarding Autumnfest. He thanked Public Works Director for paving of certain streets.
President Brien addressed Public Works Director and requested copy of analysis by former Director Brood along with Director Brodd’s ten thoughts on water treatment plant. He requested from Finance Director, monthly report and end of year projection and also asked her about hiring of Tax Assessor.
Councilman Gendron stated that he has a problem getting communications. He addressed Mayor regarding financial monthly report. He addressed Finance Director regarding fire department overtime. He addressed both Chiefs and asked where we are at as far as dispatch. He addressed City Solicitor regarding pilot agreement for social clubs. He addressed City Solicitor and asked where we are with Landmark Medical Center. He stated that he would like a works shop with nonprofit and non social clubs. He asked whether all interjurisdictional agreements were signed. He asked if we had a process for the initiation of the water treatment plant.
14 O 46 An ordinance authorizing the passage of the Woonsocket Water Division Cross Connection Control Program to comply with RIDOH state statute is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted that the ordinance be tabled, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted that the following three ordinances be tabled and advertised for public hearing on November 3rd, a voice vote on same being unanimous:
14 O 47 An ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Woonsocket.
14 O 48 An ordinance in amendment of Appendix C entitled “Zoning” of the Code of Ordinances changing the designation of Assessor’s Plat 52, Lots 6 and 7 from C2 to MU2.
14 O 50 An ordinance in amendment of Appendix C entitled “Zoning” of the Code of Ordinances regarding restaurants in certain zones.
14 O 49 An ordinance authorizing the sale of a portion of Lot 166 on Woonsocket Assessor’s Plat 22 to Darrell R. Laplante is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by Councillors Mancieri and Murray it is voted that the ordinance be passed for the first time, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
14 R 107 A resolution authorizing cancellation of certain taxes is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted that the resolution be passed, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
14 R 108 A resolution adopting a drug free policy for the City of Woonsocket is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Mancieri seconded by Councillors Beauchamp and Murray it is voted that the resolution be passed, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
14 R 109 A resolution authorizing acceptance of a bid for the installation of a water main for fire protection on Circle Street and Carriere Avenue is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councillors Gendron and Murray it is voted that the resolution be passed, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
14 R 110 A resolution authorizing acceptance of a bid for the installation of a water main thru 1296 Park East Drive property for emergency interconnection project is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Mancieri seconded by Councilman Beauchamp it is voted that the resolution be passed, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilman Beauchamp it is voted that the meeting be and it is hereby adjourned at 10:20 P.M.
Attest: Christina Harmon-Duarte City Clerk