Monday, September 17, 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, September 17, 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: Rob Keegan, Larry Poitras, Ron Nichols, Christopher Beauchamp, John Reynolds Jr., Estelle Bubble and Philip Labrecque.
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilors Brien and Murray it is voted that the minutes of the regular meeting held September 4th and special meeting held September 10th be approved as submitted, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp 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:
18 CO 37 A communication from Planning Board Chairman submitting response to request for advice and recommendation regarding Historic Structure Floating overlay designation of Woonsocket Assessor’s Plat 21, Lotm48.
18 CO 38 A communication from Zoning Official regarding 706 Social Street a/k/a Social Street School Historic Structure Floating Overlay District.
18 CO 39 An opinion of City Solicitor regarding property damage claim of Michael Milardo.
18 CP 56 A monthly odor report from Jacobs Engineering Group.
18 LC 41 Application of JAG Salvage, LLC to hold second hand dealer license at 9 Privilege Street, which was advertised for hearing on this date, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilors Cournoyer and Sierra it is voted that the license be granted, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
18 LC 42 An application of JAG Salvage, LLC to hold second hand dealer license at 9 Privilege Street, which was advertised for hearing on this date, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilwoman Murray seconded by Councilman Fagnant it is voted that the license be granted, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
18 LC 43 An application for transfer of second hand dealer license from Rene Belanger d/b/a Rene’s Used Furniture to Balbino Navarro d/b/a J & B Consignment at 56 Arnold Street, which was advertised for hearing on this date, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilwoman Sierra seconded by Councilors Beauchamp and Murray it is voted that the license be granted, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
A public hearing was held on the three above-listed applications prior to the vote. Don Senca appeared for JAG Salvage and Balbino Navarro appeared for J & B Consignment. Upon motion of Councilman Brien seconded by Councilman Cournoyer it is voted to adjourn the public hearing at 7:30 P.M.
18 LC 44 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 and entertainment license, 1 application for Class F1 with entertainment, 3 applications for renewal of quarterly entertainment license and 2 applications for renewal of second hand dealer license.
Upon motion of President Gendron seconded by Councilman Brien it is voted to dispense with the regular order of business and take up the following resolution:
18 R 102 A resolution granting permission to use City property is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted that the resolution be passed, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
Upon motion of Councilman Brien seconded by Councilwoman Sierra it is voted to further dispense with the regular order of business and take up the following ordinance:
18 O 49 An ordinance authorizing the sale of building and real property located at 357 Park Place. Woonsocket, which was passed for the first time on September 4th, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilwoman Sierra seconded by Councilman Brien it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
18 CP 53 A request of Albert G. Brien to address the City Council regarding Northeast Re-Val is read by title. Mr. Brien was present and addressed the council.
18 CP 54 A request of Councilman Fagnant to address the following items: discussion on Councilman Cournoyer’s conduct at a meeting/work session in regards to the RISE Mayoral Academy meeting and vote taken. The major issue was what took place after the meeting ended and will Councilman President admonish Councilman James Cournoyer for his rudeness and inappropriately using the “F” bomb towards women that were asking him questions, discussion on Ordinance 18 O 45 cultivation of marijuana, discussion Landmark Medical/Prime issue of not paying taxes as a non-profit, resolution 18 R 44 tabled on April 16, 2018 law suit opioids, discussion on offer to purchase Gaston A. Ayotte little league field at Providence Street, discussion on a pilot agreement with Haven of Grace and discussion on the purchase of Fifth Avenue school.
18 CP 55 Request of Councilman Cournoyer to address the following items: status of the teachers’ contract and CDBG funding 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 CDBG Annual Action Plan.
The following remarks were made under good and welfare:
Councilman Cournoyer spoke about legislation moving forward.
Councilman Fagnant addressed skate park and spoke about water rate changes.
Councilwoman Murray spoke about council decorum.
Councilwoman Sierra thanked those who participated in St. Jude fundraiser. She spoke about potential revenue from Landmark.
President Gendron addressed Planning Director regarding upcoming zoning ordinances.
Councilman Beauchamp addressed City Solicitor regarding teachers’ contract. He spoke about members of the negotiating team. He spoke about work to rule.
Councilman Brien spoke about Grand Marshall Gala to be held on September 26th and thanked Mr. Bourget. He thanked citizens who voted in the primary. He spoke about Landmark issue. He spoke about updates being given regarding teachers’ contract.
18 O 44 An ordinance granting a petition for a new joint pole for National Grid and Verizon on Singleton Street, which was passed for the first time on September 4th, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilors Brien and Murray it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
18 O 46 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 September 4th, is read by title, and
A motion is made by Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilman Fagnant that the ordinance be passed, however, before this is voted on
Upon motion of Councilman Cournoyer seconded by Councilman Fagnant it is voted that the ordinance be tabled, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
18 O 48 An ordinance granting easement to the Narragansett Electric Company, which was passed for the first time on September 4, 2018, is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Cournoyer seconded by Councilman Beauchamp it is voted that the ordinance be passed, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
18 O 50 An ordinance in amendment of Code of Ordinances, City of Woonsocket, Appendix C entitled “Zoning” regulating office co-ops is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilwoman Murray seconded by Councilman Fagnant it is voted that the ordinance be tabled, advertised for hearing and referred to the Planning Board for advice and recommendation, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
18 O 51 An ordinance in amendment of Code of Ordinances, City of Woonsocket, Appendix C entitled “Zoning” regulating hotels, motels and bed & breakfast inns is read by title, and
A motion is made by Councilwoman Murray seconded by Councilman Beauchamp that the ordinance be tabled, however before this is voted on
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilman Fagnant it is voted to amend as follows: In Section 1 49.) Hotel & 72.) Motel delete “twelve (12)” and in its place insert “eleven (11)”, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
Upon motion of Councilman Councilwoman Brien seconded by Councilors Beauchamp and Murray it is voted that the ordinance be tabled as amended, referred to the Planning Board for advice and recommendation and advertised for hearing, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
18 R 97 A resolution authorizing the cancellation of certain taxes is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilman Brien it is voted that the resolution be passed, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
18 R 98 A resolution granting permission to use City property is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilwoman Murray seconded by Councilman Brien it is voted that the resolution be passed, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
18 R 99 A resolution granting permission to use City property is read by title, and
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sierra seconded by Councilman Beauchamp that the resolution be passed, however, before this is voted on
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilwoman Murray it is voted that the resolution be tabled, a voice vote on same being unanimous.
18 R 100 A resolution designating Woonsocket Assessor’s Plat 21, Lot 900 a/k/a former Social Street school, 706 Social Street as a Historic Structure Floating Overlay District is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilwoman Murray seconded by Councilman Fagnant it is voted that the resolution be passed, a voice call vote on same being unanimous.
18 R 101 A resolution granting permission to use City property is read by title, and
Upon motion of Councilman Beauchamp seconded by Councilman Brien it is voted that the resolution be passed, a roll call vote on same being unanimous.
Upon motion of Councilman Brien seconded by Councilman Beauchamp it is voted that the meeting be and it is hereby adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
Attest: Christina Harmon-Duarte City Clerk