Monday, April 11, 2016
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, April 11, 2016 at 7 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:
Chuck O’Neill, Douglas T. Brown, Nancy Benoit, Jim Cournoyer, Linda Majewski, Mary Var, John Reynolds, Jr., Gail McArthur, Charles Lemoine, Dr. Jo Tosches, Wesley Cruz, Margaux Morisseau, Vincent Ward & Paul Deneault.
Upon motion of President Moreau seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted to dispense with the regular order of business and take up the following:
16 R 54 A resolution authorizing Mayor to negotiate new PILOT Agreements with certain entities who current PILOT will expire July 1, 2016 is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Mancieri seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted that the resolution be passed, however, before this is voted upon
A motion was made by Councilman Jalette seconded by Councilors Murray & Beauchamp to remove Mt. St. Charles, however before this is voted upon
A motion was made by Councilwoman Murray seconded by Councilman Beauchamp to also remove Woonsocket Head Start; the motion to remove both Mt. St. Charles & Woonsocket Head Start is passed unanimously. However, before the main motion is voted upon
A motion was made by Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilman Gendron to amend PILOT Agreements to 50% for FY 17 & 18, a roll call vote fails 4-3 with Councilors Brien, Mancieri, Murray & Moreau voting no.
The main resolution as amended (which excludes Mt. St. Charles & Woonsocket Head Start) is passed on a 4-3 roll call vote with Councilors Beauchamp, Brien & Gendron voting no.
Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted to approve Woonsocket Head Start PILOT at 40%/45%/50%, a roll call vote on same being 4-2 with Councilors Beauchamp, Brien, Gendron & Murray voting no. Councilman Mancieri recused himself from discussion and vote.
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilman Brien it is voted to table Mt. St. Charles, a voice vote on same being 4-1 with Councilman Jalette voting no and Councilors Gendron & Moreau recusing themselves.
Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by Councilors Gendron & Murray it is voted that the minutes of the regular meeting held March 21st be approved as submitted, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
Upon motion of Councilwoman Murray seconded by Councilman Beauchamp it is voted to allow Councilwoman Murray to reconsider her vote of Woonsocket Head Start, a voice vote on same being 6-0 with Councilman Mancieri recusing himself.
Councilman Murray will reconsider her vote to approve Woonsocket Head Start PILOT Agreement. This motion to approve the PILOT is voted on and the vote passes on a 4-2 roll call vote with Councilors Beauchamp & Gendron voting no and Councilman Mancieri recusing himself.
Upon motion of Councilman Brien seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted to allow Councilman Brien to reconsider his vote of Woonsocket Head Start as contained in 16 R 54, a voice vote on same being 6-0 with Councilman Mancieri recusing himself.
Councilman Brien will reconsider his vote to approve the Woonsocket Head Start PILOT Agreement. This motion to approve the PILOT is voted on and the vote fails on a 3-3 roll call vote with Councilors Beauchamp, Brien & Gendron voting no. Councilman Mancieri recused himself.
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by President Moreau it is voted to dispense with the regular order of business and take up the following:
16 CP 18 A request of Public Works Director D’Agostino to address the City Council regarding the new water treatment plant and the Woonsocket/Cumberland Interconnect Project is read by title.
Upon motion of President Moreau seconded by Councilman Beauchamp it is voted to dispense with the regular order of business and take up the following:
16 O 34 An ordinance accepting quitclaim deed for property identified as City of Woonsocket Tax Assessor’s Plat 58, Lot 5 is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilman Brien it is voted that the ordinance be passed for the first time, a roll call vote on same being 4-2 with Councilors Gendron & Jalette voting no. Councilman Mancieri recused himself.
Upon motion of Councilwoman Murray seconded by Councilman Brien it is voted to dispense with the regular order of business and take up the following:
16 R 52 A resolution authorizing Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt to submit the City of Woonsocket’s 2016-2017 Annual Action Plan and application to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Mancieri seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted that the resolution be passed, however, before this is voted upon
A motion was made by President Moreau seconded by Councilwoman Murray to delete “No Applications Received”, a voice vote on same being 6-0 with Councilman Gendron recusing himself from discussion and vote. The resolution as amended is approved 5-1 with Councilman Brien voting no and Councilman Gendron recusing himself.
Upon motion of Councilwoman Murray and seconded by Councilman Brien it is voted to dispense with the regular order of business and take up the following:
16 O 05 An ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Woonsocket, which was passed for the first time on March 21st, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilwoman Murray seconded by Councilman Beauchamp it is voted that the ordinance be passed, however, before it was voted upon
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted to remove Lots 14, 18, 128, 134, 230, 279, 280, 286 & 287 on A.P. 13 from the ordinance, a roll call vote on same being unanimous. The ordinance, as amended, is then voted on and passed for the first time unanimously on a roll call vote.
16 O 06 An ordinance in amendment of Zoning Ordinance changing the zoning designation of Assessor’s Plat 13, Lot 35, Assessor’s Plat 14, Lots 232, 332om R-4, Assessor’s Plat 13 lots 14, 18, 128, 134, 230, 279, 280, 286 and 287 and Assessor’s Plat 14, Lots 352, 374, 385, 408 and 410 from MU-2 to MU-1, which was passed for the first time on March 21st, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted that the ordinance be passed, however, before this is voted upon
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted to remove Lots 14, 18, 128, 134, 230, 279, 280, 286 & 287 on A.P. 13 from the ordinance, a roll call vote on same being unanimous. The ordinance, as amended, is then voted on and passed for the first time unanimously on a roll call vote.
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by President Moreau it is voted to dispense with the regular order of business and take up the following:
16 R 57 A resolution requiring the solicitation of bids for new microphones and sound systems for City Hall 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 6-1 with Councilman Jalette voting no.
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:
16 CO 18 A communication from Planning & Development Director regarding Cumberland Interconnect WWD Assessor’s Plat 58, Lot 5.
16 CO 19 A communication of City Solicitor submitting request to pay property damage claim of Rev. Lionel Remillard.
16 CO 20 An opinion of City Solicitor regarding property damage claim of Harry Elgar Sr.
16 LC 11 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 street vendor, 1 application for extension of Class BV license, 1 application for extension of Class BV license and entertainment license, 1 application for transfer of second class victualing license, 1 application for entertainment license, 1 application for quarterly entertainment license, 1 application for renewal of automobile junkyard license, 7 applications for holiday sales licenses, 2 applications for renewal of pawnbroker licenses, 2 applications for pool table licenses, 4 applications for renewal of quarterly entertainment licenses, 20 applications for renewal of second hand dealer licenses and 2 applications for renewal of street vendor licenses.
16 CP 17 A request of James Cournoyer to address the City Council regarding the municipal Policemen’s and Firemen’s Pension Fund and the financial condition of the City is read by title. Mr. Cournoyer was present and addressed the council.
16 CP 19 A request of Councilman Mancieri to address the following items: town hall meeting on April 14, 2016, Sojourner House anniversary breakfast on April 28, 2016, Copswalk comedy diner on April 30, 2016 and Workcamps applications.
16 CP 20 A request of Councilman Gendron to address the following items: financial condition/budget/FY 2015 audited financials, wastewater interjurisdictional agreement with North Smithfield, Cumberland water interconnect/easement, water treatment plant status update, personnel unbudgeted positions/open positions, municipal police and fire pension.
16 CP 21 A request of vice president Brien to address the following items: Holley Springs, building inspector/zoning official, Broadway junkyard, solid waste and assessing.
The following remarks are made under good and welfare:
Councilman Brien commended Director Play & Director Jalette for a job well done at the community affair.
Councilman Gendron clarified that the Water Treatment Plant land purchase was approved with an actual appraisal. He wished his dad a Happy 90th Birthday. He also wished Gertrude a Happy 100th Birthday.
Councilman Jalette passed.
Councilman Mancieri passed.
Councilman Moreau acknowledged Captain Lemoine for his part in the community affair.
Councilwoman Murray passed.
Councilman Beauchamp congratulated all those who put the community affair together.
16 O 22 An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 2 entitled “Administration” of the Code of Ordinances, City of Woonsocket, which was passed for the first time on March 21st, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilman Mancieri it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
16 O 23 An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 17 entitled “Traffic” of the Code of Ordinances, City of Woonsocket, which was passed for the first time on March 21st, 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 unanimous.
16 O 24 An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 17 entitled “Traffic” of the Code of Ordinances, City of Woonsocket, which was passed for the first time on March 21st, 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.
16 O 25 An ordinance accepting quitclaim deed for the property located adjacent to World War II Park, which was passed for the first time on March 21st, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilman Beauchamp it is voted that the ordinance be tabled, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
16 O 26 An ordinance authorizing Mayor to enter into a temporary construction easement agreement with H.S. Realty Corporation, which was passed for the first time on March 21st, 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 4-2 with Councilors Gendron & Jalette voting no and Councilman Mancieri recusing himself.
16 O 27 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 March 21st, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Mancieri seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted that the ordinance be passed, however, before it was voted upon
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilman Mancieri it is voted to delete “Non” & “Classified” from Position Description, a roll call vote on same being unanimous. The ordinance, as amended, is then voted on and passed for the first time unanimously on a roll call vote.
16 O 28 An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 7288 of the ordinances of the City of Woonsocket entitled “Personnel Ordinance” as amended pertaining to Professional, Sub-Professional and Inspection Group Municipal Employees, which was passed for the first time on March 21st is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilman Mancieri it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
16 O 29 An ordinance transferring funds (Fire Department) 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.
16 O 30 An ordinance transferring funds (Library) is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
16 O 31 An ordinance transferring funds (Fire Department) is read by title, and
Upon motion of President Moreau seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted that the ordinance be withdrawn, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
16 O 32 An ordinance authorizing Public Works Director to purchase a 2017 7400 Series full size dump truck with an 11 foot plow is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Mancieri seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted that the ordinance be passed for the first time, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
16 O 33 An ordinance transferring funds (Public Works Department) is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
16 O 35 An ordinance authorizing Fire Chief of City of Woonsocket to purchase a 2016 Ford F550 Emergency Medical Services Rescue Vehicle is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilwoman Murray seconded by Councilman Mancieri it is voted that the ordinance be passed for the first time, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
16 R 53 A resolution in support of the Recreation, Green Spaces, Health Communities Bond 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.
16 R 55 A resolution authorizing the art installation “Faces of Woonsocket” in specified locations throughout the City is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilwoman Murray seconded by Councilman Mancieri it is voted that the resolution be passed, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
16 R 56 A resolution in support of Senate Bill 2683 that provides Mount Saint Charles Academy a property tax exemption 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 Councilors Mancieri & Murray voting no. President Moreau recused himself.
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilman Beauchamp it is voted that the meeting be and it is hereby adjourned at 11:05 P.M.
Attest: Christina Harmon-Duarte City Clerk