Monday, November 6, 2017
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, November 6, 2017 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: Lorraine Corey.
Upon motion of Councilwoman Murray seconded by Councilman Beauchamp it is voted that the minutes of the regular meeting held October 16th and the special meeting & liquor hearing held October 23rd be approved as submitted, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
Upon motion of Councilwoman Murray seconded by Councilman Cournoyer 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:
17 CO 64 An opinion of City Solicitor regarding claim of Pauline Paulette.
17 CO 65 A communication from Director of Public Works regarding installation of underground electric conduit.
17 M 19 A communication from Mayor to address the City Council regarding the Mayor’s Office.
17 LC 41 An application for transfer of Class C Liquor license of James Court Street Pub, Inc. d/b/a James Court Street Pub from 132 Court Street to 111 Main Street, which was advertised for hearing on this date, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Fagnant seconded by Councilors Brien & Murray it is voted that the license be granted, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
17 LC 42 A motion is made by Councilman Fagnant seconded by Councilman Beauchamp that the 60 applications for renewal of annual liquor licenses, which was advertised for hearing on this date, be granted, however, before this is voted on, upon motion of Councilman Fagnant seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted to remove BV Liquor license for Brick House Club & Pub, LLC, however, before this is voted on,
Upon motion of Councilman Fagnant seconded by Councilman Cournoyer it is voted to table until November 20th, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
17 LC 43 Upon motion of Councilwoman Murray seconded by Councilman Beauchamp it is voted that the following licenses be granted, a voice vote on same being unanimous: 1 application for Class F, 1 application for quarterly entertainment, 1 application for street vendor, 1 application for renewal of second hand dealer, 25 applications for renewal of 1st class victualing and 4 applications for renewal of 2nd class victualing. Application for Class F by Woonsocket Downtown Collaborative was tabled.
17 CP 66 A request of Chief Shatraw, Chief Oates & Director Jalette to address the City Council regarding public safety issues(s) at 719 River Street is read by title.
Chief Shatraw, Chief Oates & Director Jalette were present and addressed the council.
The following remarks are made under good and welfare:
President Gendron passed.
Councilman Beauchamp passed.
Councilman Brien addressed the fog & foul odor in Cumberland Street area.
Councilman Cournoyer passed.
Councilman Fagnant addressed abandoned buildings in the City that need attention.
Councilwoman Murray congratulated the Museum of Work & Culture on the 20th Anniversary with new exhibit. She gave reminder of the Main Street Stroll on December 2nd. She addressed event at Landmark on November 17th regarding mental health & suicide prevention. She reminded everyone to vote for parks grant application on Levittamp.org. She also congratulated former Solicitor Marcello on award from Common Cause.
Councilwoman Sierra gave update on New Beginnings Food Kitchen.
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilman Cournoyer it is voted to dispense with the regular order of business and take up the following:
17 R 121 A resolution authorizing the settlement of a legal dispute with Woonsocket Masonic Temple Corporation is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Cournoyer seconded by Councilman Fagnant it is voted that the resolution be passed, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
17 O 59 An ordinance amending Appendix C of the Code of Ordinances, entitled “Zoning” to create a historic structures floating overlay district which was passed for the first time at the meeting of October 16th, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Fagnant seconded by Councilors Brien & Sierra it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
17 O 60 An ordinance establishing a tax stabilization plan for Woonsocket Park Place for property located 357 Park Place, which was passed for the first time at the meeting of October 16th is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Cournoyer seconded by Councilman Fagnant it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a roll call vote on same being 5-2 with Councilors Beauchamp and Murray voting no.
17 O 65 An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 7 entitled “Building Regulations” of the Code of Ordinances, which was passed for the first time at the meeting of October 16th is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Fagnant seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
17 O 69 An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 17 entitled “Traffic” of the Code Ordinances is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilwoman Murray seconded by Councilman Cournoyer it is voted that the ordinance be passed for the first time, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
17 O 70 An ordinance granting installation of underground conduit in South Main Street for proposed new Dunkin Donuts is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted that the ordinance be passed for the first time, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
17 O 71 An ordinance establishing maximum building permit fees for property at 357 Park Place, Woonsocket, Rhode Island [Woonsocket Assessor’s Plat 27, Lot 113] to be purchased and redeveloped by Woonsocket Park Place, LLC is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilwoman Sierra seconded by Councilman Brien it is voted that the ordinance be passed for the first time, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
17 R 117 A resolution granting permission to use City property is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilwoman Murray seconded by Councilmen Beauchamp and Cournoyer it is voted that the resolution be passed, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
17 R 118 A resolution authorizing the cancellation of certain taxes 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 unanimous.
17 R 119 A resolution authorizing the cancellation of certain taxes 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 unanimous.
17 R 120 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to purchase the property located at Jillson Avenue, Woonsocket, Rhode Island also known as Assessor’s Plat 30, Lot 8 is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilors Fagnant and Murray it is voted that the resolution be tabled, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
17 R 122 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to purchase the property located at 102-114 Robinson Street, Woonsocket, Rhode Island 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 6-1 with Councilman Fagnant voting no.
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilman Fagnant it is voted that the meeting be and it is hereby adjourned at 8:15 P.M.
Attest: Christina Harmon-Duarte City Clerk