Monday, January 8, 2018
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, January 8, 2018 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: William Doe, Susan Kirwan, Charles Lemoine and John Reynolds Jr.
Upon motion of Councilwoman Murray seconded by Councilman Beauchamp it is voted that the minutes of the regular meeting held December 18, 2017 be approved as submitted, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
Upon motion of Councilman Cournoyer 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:
18 CO 01 Opinion of City Solicitor regarding claim of Debra Souza.
18 CP 01 Monthly odor report from CH2M Hill.
18 LC 01 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: 1application for renewal of first class victualing license, 3 applications for renewal of quarterly entertainment licenses and 1 application for renewal of rooming house license
Upon motion of Councilwoman Murray seconded by Councilman Beauchamp it is voted that the following two licenses be tabled, a voice vote on same being unanimous: 1 application for holiday license and 1 application for tobacco license.
18 LC 02 An application of 1 Depot Square Concession db/a The Coffee Depot to hold first class victualing license at 1 Depot Square, which was advertised for hearing on this date, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilors Cournoyer and Murray it is voted that the license be granted, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
18 LC 03 An application of Dunkin Donuts at 1338 Park Avenue to hold a license for extended hours on victualing license, which was advertised for hearing on this date, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilman Cournoyer it is voted that the license be granted, a voice vote on same being unanimous. Atty. Gariepy addressed the Council for both Dunkin Donuts applications.
18 LC 04 An application of Dunkin Donuts at 711 Front Street to hold a license for extended hours on victualing license, which was advertised for hearing on this date, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilors Fagnant and Murray it is voted that the license be granted, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
18 CP 02 A request of Bill Legare to address the City Council regarding vehicle excise tax assessment for commercial vehicles is read by title. Mr. Legare was present and addressed the council.
The following remarks were made under good and welfare:
Councilman Fagnant passed.
Councilwoman Murray offered congratulations to City on winning the Levittamp grant for music in the park.
Councilwoman Sierra passed.
President Gendron passed.
Councilman Beauchamp passed.
Councilman Brien wished everyone health and happiness in the new year. He addressed complaint from a resident regarding CH2M Hill report.
Councilman Cournoyer passed.
17 O 74 An ordinance requiring the City Council approval for the hiring of attorneys, which was passed for the first time on December 18th, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Cournoyer seconded by Councilman Brien 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 79 An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 15 entitled “Parks and Recreation” of the Code of Ordinances, which was passed for the first time on December 18th, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilman Cournoyer it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
17 O 80 An ordinance authorizing Public Works Director to sell salt brine to the Town of North Smithfield, which was passed for the first time on December 18th, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Cournoyer seconded by Councilors Beauchamp and Murray it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
18 R 01 A resolution authoring 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.
18 R 02 A resolution authorizing the cancellation of certain taxes is read by title, and
A motion was made by Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilman Fagnant that the resolution be passed, however before this is voted on
Upon motion of Councilman Fagnant seconded by Councilwoman Sierra it is voted that the resolution be tabled, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
Upon motion of Councilman Cournoyer seconded by Councilwoman Sierra it is voted that the meeting be and it is hereby adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
Attest: Christina Harmon-Duarte City Clerk