Monday,
June 15, 2015
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 15, 2015 at 7:05 P.M.
Six members are present. Councilman Moreau is absent.
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: Tony Gabriel, Jim Cournoyer, Estelle Bubble, Carol Frisk, Philip Labrecque and Charles Lemoine.
Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted that the minutes of the public hearing held May 28th and regular meeting held June 1st be approved as submitted, 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, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
The following items were listed on the consent agenda:
15 M 5 A communication from the Mayor to the City Clerk pursuant to Chapter 7, Article 2, Section 3 regarding approval/disapproval of City Council budget items (ordinance 15 O 25 and 15 O 29).
15 CO 46 A communication from Planning & Development Director regarding proposed zoning amendments.
15 CO 47 A communication from City Solicitor regarding request to pay property damage claim of Geraldine Ramsay.
15 CO 48 A communication from Public Works Director regarding new water treatment facility.
15 CO 49 A communication from City Solicitor regarding request to pay property damage claim of Susan M. Ricci.
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:
15 R 72 A resolution recognizing and formally thanking the Rotary Club and Michael Dubois for their substantial and positive contributions to the City of Woonsocket is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilwoman Murray seconded by Councilman Gendron 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 to take the following out of order:
15 R 68 A resolution authorizing the development and issuance of request for proposals to design, build and operate a new drinking water treatment plant is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron 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 Beauchamp it is voted to dispense with the regular order of business and take up the following:
15 R 69 A resolution authorizing retention of labor counsel in connection with the drinking water treatment plant is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Mancieri seconded by Councilmen Beauchamp and Gendron it is voted that the resolution be passed, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
15 M 6 A communication from Mayor pursuant to Chapter 7, Article 2, Section 4 regarding message of disapproval of two budget line items and ordinance 15 O 29 as amended by the City Council is read by title.
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted to override the Mayor’s veto of item #1 (Health Insurance) on the Mayor’s communication. A roll call is taken and the Mayor’s veto is overridden on a 5-1 roll call vote with Councilman Beauchamp voting no.
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted to override the Mayor’s veto of item #2 (Contingency Account) on the Mayor’s communication. A roll call is taken and the Mayor’s veto is sustained on a 4-2 roll call vote with Councilors Beauchamp and Murray voting no.
15 LC 17 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 extension of Class BV license, 2 applications for entertainment license, 6 applications for renewal of laundry/dry cleaning license,10 applications for renewal of quarterly entertainment license and 1 application for street vendor license
The following remarks are made under good and welfare:
Councilman Moreau was absent.
Councilwoman Murray passed.
Councilman Beauchamp passed.
President Brien passed.
Councilman Gendron announced unveiling of Mayor Leo Fontaine’s portrait.
Councilman Jalette recognized senior prom king Paul Jacob of Jacob Video.
Councilman Mancieri asked Public Safety Director for analysis of one way streets. He stated that he received complaints about parking in excess of two hours on Main Street. He asked Planning Director about easier process in making building improvements. He questioned Finance Director about capital reserve account.
15 O 30 An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 7345 of the Ordinances of the City of Woonsocket entitled “Salaries of City Officers of the City of Woonsocket” which was passed for the first time on June 1st, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Mancieri seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
15 O 31 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 which was passed for the first time on June 1st, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by Councilors Gendron and Murray it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
15 O 32 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, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016 in accordance with Chapter IX of the City of Woonsocket Home Rule Charter which was passed for the first time on June 1st, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilwoman Murray seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
15 O 33 An ordinance authorizing connection to the City of Woonsocket Water Works System, which was passed for the first time on June 1st, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilors Gendron and Murray it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
15 O 34 An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease renewal for a portion of City Hall with U.S. Representative David N. Cicciline which was passed for the first time on June 1st, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilors Beauchamp and Murray it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a roll call vote on same being 5-1 with Councilman Jalette voting no.
15 O 35 An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 17 entitled “Traffic” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Woonsocket which was passed for the first time on June 1st, 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 O 37 An ordinance in amendment of Code of Ordinances, City of Woonsocket Appendix C entitled “Zoning” regarding design review is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted that the ordinance be tabled and advertised for public hearing on August 3rd and be referred to Planning Board for advice and recommendation, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
15 O 38 An ordinance in amendment of Code of Ordinances, City of Woonsocket, Appendix C entitled “Zoning” regarding trucking terminals is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted that the ordinance be tabled and advertised for public hearing on August 3rd and be referred to Planning Board for advice and recommendation, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
15 O 39 An ordinance granting easements to the United States Army Corps of Engineers along the Blackstone River 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.
15 R 65 A resolution to investigate odor control solutions at the wastewater and sewage treatment plants for the City of Woonsocket, which was tabled at the meeting of June 2nd, is read by title, and
A motion is made by Councilman Mancieri seconded by Councilman Gendron that the resolution be passed, however, before this is voted on
Upon motion of Councilman Mancieri seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted that the resolution be amended by deleting “December 31, 2015” at end of section 1 and inserting in its place “December 31, 2017”. The amendment is voted on and passed unanimously on a voice vote. The resolution, as amended, is then voted on and passed unanimously on a voice vote.
15 R 66 A resolution granting permission to use city property 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 unanimous.
15 R 67 A resolution granting permission to use city property is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted that the resolution be passed, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
15 R 70 A resolution authorizing the cancellation of certain taxes 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.
15 R 71 A resolution authorizing legal action to challenge the decision of the council on Elementary and Secondary education to grant a charter to RISE Mayoral Academy is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilman Jalette it is voted that the resolution be passed, a voice vote on same being 4-1 with Councilman Beauchamp voting no and Councilman Mancieri recusing himself from the vote.
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted that the meeting be and it is hereby adjourned at 9:24 P.M.
Attest: Christina Harmon-Duarte City Clerk