Monday, December 7, 2015
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, December 7, 2015 at 6:30 P.M.
Six members are present. Councilman Mancieri is absent.
A public hearing was held on the following ordinance:
15 O 79 An ordinance in amendment of Zoning Ordinance regarding solar energy and wind energy conversion devices and installations is read by title.
There was no one present wishing to address the council.
15 O 110 A communication from Planning Board Chairman submitting response to request for advice and recommendations to add solar and wind energy conversion devices and installation uses is read by title.
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilors Beauchamp and Murray it is voted that the public hearing be and it is hereby adjourned at 6:35 P.M.
The regular meeting follows at 7:00 P.M.
All members are present.
The prayer is read by the Clerk. The Pledge of Allegiance is given by the assembly.
The following persons addressed the council under citizens good and welfare: Pauline Riel, Chuck O’Neill, John Ward, Richard Fagnant, Donald Gosselin, William Perry, Fred Hartnett, Soren Seale, Estelle Bubble, Mary Var and Philip Labrecque.
Mayor Baldelli-Hunt made a presentation regarding street paving.
Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted that the minutes of the regular meeting held November 16th 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:
15 CO 109 A communication from Planning & Development Director regarding Municipal Economic Development (MED zone).
15 CO 111 An opinion of City Solicitor regarding claim of Rosemary L’Heureux.
15 M 15 A communication from Mayor submitting a Department of Public Works road paving presentation was made earlier in the meeting.
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilman Murray it is voted to dispense with the regular order of business and take up the following:
15 O 84 An ordinance transferring funds from General Fund to Legislative Department, City Council is read by title, and
A motion is made by Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilwoman Murray that the ordinance be passed, however, before this is voted on
Upon motion of Councilwoman Murray seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted to amend as follows: In section 1 reason for request to read as follows: To pay legal bills previously accrued to date of Donoghue Barrett & Singal, P.C. re: litigation in connection with the City’s challenge of RIDE’s approval of RISE Mayoral Academy and zoning matters. This ordinance was voted on and passed unanimously on a roll call vote with Councilman Mancieri recusing himself.
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted to further dispense with the regular order of business and take up the following:
15 R 140 A resolution appointing Soren Seale as a member of the Woonsocket School Committee is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Mancieri seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted that the resolution be passed, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
15 R 141 A resolution appointing Paul Bourget as a member of the Woonsocket School Committee is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilman Beauchamp it is voted that the resolution be passed, a voice vote on same being 6-1 with Councilman Mancieri voting no.
15 R 142 A resolution appointing Valerie Gonzalez as a member of the Woonsocket School Committee is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilman Beauchamp it is voted that the resolution be passed, a voice vote on same being 5-2 with Councilors Mancieri and Murray voting no.
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilman Mancieri it is voted to further dispense with the regular order of business and take up the following:
15 R 137 A resolution authorizing Mayor to enter into a purchase and sales agreement for the Woonsocket Area Career and Technical Center is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Mancieri seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted that the resolution be passed, a roll call vote on same being 4-3 with Councilors Gendron, Jalette and Brien voting no.
15 LC 36 An application of AMCO, Inc. to hold second hand dealer license at 131 Mason Street, which was advertised for hearing on this date, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Mancieri seconded by Councilors Moreau and Murray it is voted that the license be granted, a voice vote on same being unanimous. Yengeniy Mazo and Estelle Bubble addressed the council during the public hearing.
Upon motion of Councilwoman Murray and seconded by Councilman Jalette it is voted to amend that the license will expire on March 1, 2016, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
15 LC 37 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 holiday license, 1 application for Class F license, 1 application for tattoo license, 1 application for renewal of bingo license, 2 applications for renewal of police constable license, 2 applications for renewal of first class victualing license, 1 application for renewal of second class victualing license and 7 applications for renewal of quarterly entertainment license.
Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted that 7 applications for renewal of rooming house licenses be granted, a voice vote on same being unanimous. Councilors Beauchamp and Murray recused themselves from this vote.
15 CP 73 A request of John Ward to address the Council regarding the proposed Homestead Exemption Ordinance and the Senior Tax Exemption is read by title. John Ward addressed the council.
15 CP 74 A request of Woonsocket Head Start Child Development Association Inc., Board of Directors to address the council regarding payment in lieu of taxes is read by title. Mary Var addressed the council. Councilman Mancieri recused himself from this discussion.
15 CP 75 A request of Councilman Moreau to address the following items: 5 + 5 plan and Broadway junkyard/City Solicitor.
15 CP 76 A request of Councilwoman Murray to address the following items: Animal control donation drive, adoptions and volunteering opportunities.
15 CP 77 A request of Councilman Mancieri to address the following items: budget overage and transfer policy, municipal parking lots and homestead exemption form.
15 CP 78 A request of Councilman Gendron to address the following items: Main Street Holiday Stroll, financial condition/budget, homestead exemption/job creation incentive program/other tax abatement programs.
15 CP 79 A request of Council President Brien to address the following items: Broadway junkyard, pension board, RISE Mayoral Academy, City Council/Legal Counsel, Zoning/Comprehensive plan, assessing, highway improvement recognition signs and Boston rescue run.
The following remarks are made under good and welfare:
Councilman Beauchamp passed.
President Brien quoted President Franklin D. Roosevelt, “that today is a day that will live forever in infamy”.
Councilman Gendron passed.
Councilman Jalette passed.
Councilman Mancieri passed.
Councilman Moreau passed.
Councilwoman Murray passed.
15 O 70 An ordinance in amendment of Zoning Ordinance to create a Woonsocket Downtown Overlay District, which was passed for the first time on November 16th, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilwoman Murray seconded by Councilman Mancieri it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
15 O 75 An ordinance adopting the Highland Corporate Park/Woonsocket Redevelopment Plan and the Highland Corporate Park/Woonsocket Tax Increment Financing Plan and authorizing the issuance of bonds to finance certain public infrastructure and public improvements necessary in connection with the Highland Corporate Park Plan, which was passed for the first time on November 16th, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by Councilman Beauchamp it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a roll call vote on same being unanimous
15 O 79 An ordinance in amendment of Zoning Ordinance regarding solar energy & wind energy conversion devices and installations which was tabled, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Mancieri seconded by Councilman Moreau it is voted that the ordinance be passed for the first time, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
15 O 81 An ordinance transferring funds from Public Works to Office of the Mayor 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 5-2 with Councilors Mancieri and Brien voting no.
15 O 82 An ordinance transferring funds Department of Public Works is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilman Mancieri it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
15 O 83 An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 7288 of the Ordinances of the City of Woonsocket entitled “Personnel Ordinance” as amended pertaining to non-union classified municipal employees is read by title, and
A motion is made by Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilman Mancieri that the ordinance be passed, however before this is voted on
Upon motion of Councilwoman Murray seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted that the ordinance be tabled, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
15 O 85 An ordinance transferring funds (City Capital Fund) is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
15 R 134 A resolution establishing a Community Development Advisory Board for the City of Woonsocket is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Mancieri seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted that the resolution be passed, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
15 R 135 A resolution authorizing the cancellation of certain taxes is read by title, and
A motion is made by Councilman Jalette seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted that the resolution be passed, however before this is voted on
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilman Beauchamp it is voted that the resolution be passed with exception of R00-0182-84, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
15 R 136 A resolution authorizing the 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.
15 R 138 A resolution establishing and Health and Wellness Advisory Board is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Mancieri seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted that the resolution be passed, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
15 R 139 A resolution accepting a quitclaim deed for property located at 1055 Social Street is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Mancieri seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted that the resolution be passed, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilman Mancieri it is voted that the meeting be and it is hereby adjourned at 11:54 P.M.
Attest: Christina Harmon-Duarte City Clerk