Monday, April 18, 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 18, 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:
Nancy Benoit, John Ward, Mary Landreville, Mary Var & Charles Lemoine.
Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted that the minutes of the regular meeting held April 11th 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:
16 CO 21 Opinion of City Solicitor regarding claim of National Grid.
16 CO 22 Opinion of City Solicitor regarding claim of Mr. Gary Mariorenzi.
16 LC 12 Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by Councilman Mancieri 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 daily entertainment license, 4 applications for renewal of automobile junkyard license, 5 applications for renewal of holiday sales license, 2 applications for renewal of peddlers license, 12 applications for renewal of second hand dealer license and 2 applications for renewal of street vendor license.
16 CP 22 A request of Councilman Gendron to address the following items: financial condition/budget/FY 2015 audited financials, wastewater interjurisdictional agreement with North Smithfield and municipal police and fire pension.
16 CP 23 A request of Vice President Brien to address the following item: pension bond fund.
The following remarks are made under good and welfare:
Councilman Gendron passed.
Councilman Jalette passed.
Councilman Mancieri passed.
Councilman Moreau passed.
Councilwoman Murray passed.
Councilman Beauchamp passed.
Councilman Brien passed.
A motion was made by Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilman Beauchamp to group ordinances 05, 06, 27, 32, 34 & 35 as one motion collectively.
16 O 05 An ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Woonsocket.
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, 332 & 433 from R-4, and Assessor’s Plat 14, Lots 352, 374, 385, 408 and 410 from MU-2 to MU-1.
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.
16 O 32 An ordinance authorizing Public Works Director to purchase a 2017 7400 Series full size dump truck with an 11 foot plow.
16 O 34 An ordinance accepting quitclaim deed for property identified as City of Woonsocket Tax Assessor’s Plat 58, Lot 5.
16 O 35 An ordinance authorizing Fire Chief of City of Woonsocket to purchase a 2016 Ford F550 Emergency Medical Services Rescue Vehicle.
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilman Beauchamp it is voted that ordinances 05, 06, 27, 32, 34 & 35 be tabled, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
16 O 36 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
Upon motion of Councilman Mancieri seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted that the ordinance be passed for the first time, however, before this is voted on
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilman Jalette it is voted that the ordinance be tabled, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
16 R 58 A resolution in support of Gun Free Schools is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilwoman Murray seconded by Councilman Beauchamp it is voted that the resolution be passed, a voice vote on same being 5-2 with Councilors Gendron & Moreau voting no.
16 R 59 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to negotiate new PILOT Agreement with Woonsocket Head Start whose current PILOT will expire July 1, 2016 is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilman Beauchamp it is voted that the resolution be passed, however, before this is voted on
Councilwoman Murray made a motion to amend to include FY 19, however this motion failed for lack of a second. The main motion fails on a 3-3 roll call vote with Councilors Brien, Jalette & Moreau voting no. Councilman Mancieri recused himself from discussion and vote.
16 R 60 A resolution granting permission to use City property 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.
16 R 61 A resolution authorizing acceptance of storm drain easements 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 62 A resolution authorizing the cancellation of certain taxes 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.
16 R 63 A resolution authorizing the cancellation of certain taxes is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Jalette seconded by Councilman Gendron it is voted that the resolution be passed, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
16 R 64 A resolution authorizing the settlement of a legal dispute with Woonsocket Mall, LLC 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.
16 R 65 A resolution accepting Quit Claim deed for property located at 70 Blackstone Street, Woonsocket, Rhode Island is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Gendron seconded by Councilman Mancieri it is voted that the resolution be passed, a voice vote on same being 6-1 with Councilwoman Murray voting no.
Upon motion of Councilman seconded by Councilman it is voted that the meeting be and it is hereby adjourned at P.M.
Attest: Christina Harmon-Duarte City Clerk