COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL
3275 POST ROAD
WARWICK, RI 02886
JOSEPH J. SOLOMON, PRESIDENT PRESIDING
ROLL CALL TIME:7:22 P.M.
C.J. DONOVAN, JR., STEVE MEROLLA, CARLO PISATURO, JR, LEWIS J. PRYEOR, JOSEPH
J. SOLOMON, SUE STENHOUSE, HELEN TAYLOR, DONALD TORRES, DONNA TRAVIS
SALUTE TO THE FLAG: WARD 1
EXECUTIVE SESSION
THE CITY COUNCIL WILL MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION ( RIGL 42-46-5-A2) TO DISCUSS THE PENDING LITIGATION REGARDING THE HORNOFF CASE.
MOVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: PISATURO
SECONDED BY: TORRES
VOTE: 9 VV
7:27 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
MOTION TO SEAL MINUTES FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION: PISATURO
SECONDED BY: TORRES, STENHOUSE, TAYLOR, TRAVIS, PRYEOR
VOTE: 9 VV
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS
1. GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS – ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES FROM
COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON:
DECEMBER 8, 2003 DECEMBER 15, 2003
MOVED BY: STENHOUSE MOVED BY: PRYEOR
SECONDED BY: PRYEOR SECONDED BY: STENHOUSE, VOTE: 7 YES, 1 ABSTAIN (SOLOMON)
PISATURO
VOTE: 9 YES
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. PCR-6-04 - RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO BIDS.
(COUNCILMAN PRYEOR)
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION: FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: PRYEOR
SECONDED BY: STENHOUSE
ADOPTED - R-04-01
PCR-15-04 - BID # 2003-289 - WITHDRAWN
PCR-15-04 - BID # 2003-319 - INCREASE - $2959.00 - TOTAL: $4,729.00
MOVED BY: PRYEOR
SECONDED BY: STENHOUSE
VOTE: 9 YES - ADOPTED - R-04-2
B. PCR-7-04- RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO TRAFFIC STUDIES.
(COUNCILWOMAN TRAVIS)
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (PUBLIC SAFETY) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION: FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: TRAVIS
SECONDED BY: STENHOUSE
ADOPTED
C. PCR-8-04 - RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO STREET LIGHTS
(COUNCILWOMAN TRAVIS)
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (PUBLIC SAFETY) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION: FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: TRAVIS
SECONDED BY: STENHOUSE
ADOPTED - R-04-3
D. PCR-9-04 - RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO CLAIMS.
(COUNCILWOMAN TRAVIS)
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (PUBLIC SAFETY) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION: FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: TRAVIS
SECONDED BY: STENHOUSE
ADOPTED - PORTABLE TOILETS - MARIO HILARIO - H OLD ONE MTH
E. PCR-10-04 - RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO TAX ABATEMENTS.
(COUNCILMAN PRYEOR)
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION: FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: PRYEOR
SECONDED BY: STENHOUSE, PISATURO
ADOPTED - R-04-4
F. PCR-11-04 - OMNIBUS RESOLUTION OF CONGRATULATIONS AND CONDOLENCES.
(COUNCILMAN MEROLLA)
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (COM.AFF.) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION: FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: MEROLLA
SECONDED BY: STENHOUSE
VOTE: 9 YES
ADOPTED - R-04-5
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENTS -
WARWICK HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
ROBERT RUSSELL - WARD 1
144 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE
WARWICK, RI 02888
(RE-APPT) TERM TO EXPIRE: 12/1/05
STEVEN BROWN - WARD 6
101 SHAMROCK DRIVE
WARWICK, RI 02886
(RE-APPT) TERM TO EXPIRE: 12/1/05
4. APPOINTMENTS REQUIRING CONFIRMATION -
JUVENILE HEARING BOARD
KEVIN COLLINS - WARD 1
43 BENSON AVENUE
WARWICK, RI 02888-4808
(VICE: ROBERT JOHNSON) TERM TO EXPIRE: 12/1/05
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (APPOINTMENTS)
B. ACTION: HOLD ONE WEEK
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMMISSION
LYDIA PEREZ - WARD 2
209 MARYLAND AVENUE
WARWICK, RI 02888
(RE-APPT) TERM TO EXPIRE: 12/1/05
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (APPOINTMENTS)
B. ACTION: HOLD ONE WEEK
NORMAN LINCOLN
189 MILTON ROAD
WARWICK, RI 02888
(VICE: ALMAS KALAFIAN) TERM TO EXIPIRE: 12/1/05
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (APPOINTMENTS)
B. ACTION: HOLD ONE WEEK
FRANCINA FRAZIER
104 HARRINGTON AVENUE
WARWICK, RI 02888
(RE-APPT) TERM TO EXPIRE: 12/1/05
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (APPOINTMENTS)
B. ACTION: HOLD ONE WEEK
SEWER AUTHORITY
ANTHONY V. D'ANTUONO
85 BYRON BLVD.
WARWICK, RI 02888
(VICE: JOHN CARUSO) TERM TO EXPIRE: 1/1/05
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (APPOINTMENTS)
B. ACTION: HOLD ONE WEEK
UNFINISHED BUSINESS CONTINUED
1. PCO-6-99 - AN ORDINANCE REGARDING A SCHEDULE OF IMPACT
FEES BASED ON THE REPORT OF THE PLANNING
DEPARTMENT. (COUNCILMAN MEROLLA)
FIRST PASSAGE
DESCRIPTION: NONE
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (ORDINANCE)
B. ACTION: HOLD ONE MONTH
2. PCO-58-00 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF OPEN
SPACE. (COUNCILMAN MEROLLA)
FIRST PASSAGE
DESCRIPTION: NONE
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (ORDINANCE)
B. ACTION: HOLD ONE MONTH
3. PCO-59-00 - AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THE CREATION OF A
CONSERVATION LAND DEVELOPMENT.
(COUNCILMAN MEROLLA)
FIRST PASSAGE
DESCRIPTION: NONE
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (ORDINANCE)
B. ACTION: HOLD ONE MONTH
4. PCO-28-03 - AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO WHITE GOODS FEES FOR
RESIDENTIAL PICKUP. (COUNCILWOMAN STENHOUSE)
FIRST PASSAGE
DESCRIPTION: NONE
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE)
B. ACTION: HOLD ONE MONTH
5. PCO-29-03 - AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO REAUTHORIZING THE
RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYER ORDINANCE.
(COUNCILWOMAN STENHOUSE)
FIRST PASSAGE
DESCRIPTION: NONE
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE)
6. PCO-32-03 - AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO AN AMENDMENT TO THE
AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION.
(COUNCILMAN DONOVAN)
FIRST PASSAGE
DESCRIPTION: NONE
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (ORDINANCE) NO RECOMMENDATION
B. ACTION: TO FLOOR FOR DISCUSSION
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
VOTE:
MOVE TO AMEND: PRYEOR
SECONDED BY: PRYEOR, MEROLLA
VOTE: 9 YES
MOVE AS AMENDED: DONOVAN
SECONDED BY: PRYEOR, TRAVIS, MEROLLA
VOTE: 9 YES
FIRST PASSAGE, AS AMENDED
7. PCO-35-03 - AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO MANDATORY SEWER HOOK UPS. (COUNCILMAN PISATURO)
DESCRIPTION: NONE
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (ORDINANCE)
B. ACTION: HOLD FOUR MONTHS
8. PCO-39-03 - ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO NO LEFT TURN SIGNS FOR
STREETS, EARL, PALACE & MORSE, PROHIBITING LEFT TURN ONTO MAIN AVENUE. (COUNCILWOMAN
TAYLOR)
FIRST PASSAGE
DESCRIPTION: INSTALLATION OF NO LEFT TURN SIGNS.
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (ORDINANCE) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION: FAVORABLE
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
VOTE:
AMEND TO CHANGE TO RESOLUTION (#PCR-16-04)
MOVE TO AMEND: TAYLOR
SECONDED BY: PISATURO
VOTE: 9 YES
MOVE AS AMENDED: TAYLOR
SECONDED BY: STENHOUSE, PISATURO
VOTE: 9 YES
FIRST PASSAGE, AS AMENDED
9. PCO-43-03 - AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THE SALE OF SURPLUS,
OBSOLETE, UNUSED MATERIALS AND JUNK PROPERTY.
(COUNCILWOMAN STENHOUSE)
FIRST PASSAGE
DESCRIPTION: AMENDMENT TO SECTION 56-13 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES.
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE)
B. ACTION: HOLD ONE MONTH
10. PCO-44-03 - AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THE OPERATION OF THE
ANIMAL SHELTER.
(COUNCILMAN PISATURO)
FIRST PASSAGE
DESCRIPTION: AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A NEW CITY DEPARTMENT TO OPERATE THE ANIMAL SHELTER.
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (ORDINANCE)
B. ACTION: HOLD ONE MONTH
11. PCR-67-02 - A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO THE COUNCIL OF
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION. (COUNCILMAN
DONOVAN, COUNCILMAN PRYEOR, COUNCILMAN
FOLEY, COUNCILMAN MEROLLA)
DESCRIPTION: NONE
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (INTERGOVERNMENTAL)
B. ACTION: HOLD ONE MONTH
12. PCR-131-02 -A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO CITY OWNED
PROPERTY, ASSESSORS PLAT 358, LOT 148.
(COUNCILMAN MEROLLA)
PARTY IS STILL INTERESTED IN THE PROPERTY
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (PUBLIC PROPERTIES)
B. ACTION: HOLD ONE MONTH
13. PCR-171-02 -RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO A TAX TITLE SALE.
(COUNCILMAN MEROLLA)
PARTY IS STILL INTERESTED IN THE PROPERTY
DESCRIPTION: PLAT 361, LOT 346
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (PUBLIC PROPERTIES)
B. ACTION: HOLD ONE MONTH
14. PCR-178-02 -A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF BARTON FARM MANAGEMENT
PLAN.
(COUNCILWOMAN STENHOUSE &
COUNCILMAN PRYEOR)
DESCRIPTION: THE CITY COUNCIL IS REQUESTED TO
APPROVE THE BARTON FARM MANAGEMENT PLAN.
COMMITTEE REPORT (P.P.) TO WITHDRAW
B. ACTION: WITHDRAW
MOVED BY: STENHOUSE
SECONDED BY: PRYEOR, MEROLLA
VOTE: 9 YES
WITHDRAWN
15. PCR-66-03 - RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO
ENACT LEGISLATION TO ALLOW A TWO MILLION DOLLAR
BOND FOR AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING WITH THE FUNDS TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE WARWICK
HOUSING AUTHORITY, ON THE BALLOT FOR THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION IN NOVEMBER 2004.
(COUNCILMAN PRYEOR)
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE)
B. ACTION: HOLD ONE WEEK
16. PCR-133-03 - RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE LOT 231 ON ASSESSOR'S
PLAT 327 FOR RECREATION / OPEN SPACE.
(COUNCILWOMAN STENHOUSE)0 & COUNCILWOMAN TAYLOR)
DESCRIPTION: THE CITY APPROVE THE PURCHASE
OF LAND AT ASSESSOR'S PLAT 327, LOT 231 FOR
RECREATION/OPEN SPACE.
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE)
B. ACTION: HOLD ONE MONTH
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
VOTE:
17. PCR-140-03 - A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO AN INCREASE IN
COMPENSATION FOR NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS.
(COUNCILMAN PRYEOR )
DESCRIPTION: NONE
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE) TO WITHDRAW
B. ACTION: WITHDRAW
MOVED BY: PRYEOR
SECONDED BY: STENHOUSE, PISATURO, MEROLLA
VOTE: 9 YES
WITHDRAW
18. PCR-155-03 - RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO THE ACQUISITION OF THE
CONIMICUT POINT LIGHTHOUSE.
(COUNCIL PRES. SOLOMON)
DESCRIPTION: THE CITY OF WARWICK DESIRES TO
ACQUIRE THE CONIMICUT POINT LIGHTHOUSE.
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION: FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: PISATURO
SECONDED BY: * STENHOUSE, DONOVAN*
VOTE: 9 YES
ADOPTED - R-04-6
19. PCR-168-03 - A RESOLUTION REQUIRING A "SCHOOL ZONE" ON
CENTERVILLE ROAD IN FRONT OF SCOTT SCHOOL
(COUNCILMAN MEROLLA
DESCRIPTION: NONE
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (PUBLIC SAFETY)
B. ACTION: HOLD ONE MONTH
20. PCR-177-03 - A RESOLUTION RELATIV E TO A STATEWIDE AND NATIONWIDE CAMPAIGN
TO "KICK BUTTS".
(COUNCILWOMAN STENHOUSE)
DESCRIPTION: THE CAMPAIGN WILL BEGIN TO ADDRESS THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEM OF DISCARDED CIGARETTES IN PUBLIC AREAS.
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (PUBLIC PROPERTIES) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION: FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: STENHOUSE
SECONDED BY: DONOVAN, PRYEOR, TRAVIS
VOTE: 9 YES
ADOPTED - R-04-7
21. PCR-178-03 - A RESOLUTION RELATIEV TO CELLPHONE USEAGE IN
CITY BUILDINGS.
(COUNCILWOMAN STENHOUSE)
DESCRIPTION: PROHIBITING USE OF CELLULAR PHONES THAT CAN TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS FROM CHANGING ROOMS AND DRESSING ROOMS IN THE CITY BUILDINGS AS MCDERMOTT POOL AND THAYER AND WARBURTON RINKS.
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (PUBLIC SAFETY)
B. ACTION: HOLD ONE MONTH
22. PCR-179-03 - A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO HONORING SHARON SWATAWORTH. (COUNCILWOMAN STENHOUSE)
DESCRIPTION: CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER FIFTH CLASS SHARON SWARTWORTH, GREW UP IN WARWICK, WAS KILLED WHEN THE HELICOPTER CRASHED NEAR TIKRIT, APPARENTLY BROUGHT DOWN BY ENEMY FIRE.
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (COMM. AFFAIRS) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION: FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: STENHOUSE
SECONDED BY: TRAVIS, DONOVAN, MEROLLA, TORRES, PISATURO
VOTE: 9 YES
ADOPTED - R-04-8
23. PCR-180-03 - A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO THE APPONAUG BABE RUTH BALL FIELDS. (COUNCILMAN PISATURO)
DESCRIPTION: THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION IS REQUESTED TO FIND A LOCATION
IN CITY PARK FOR NEW BALL FIELDS.
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE)
B. ACTION: HOLD ONE MONTH
24. PCR-181-03 - A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO THE BARTON FARM
MANAGEMENT PLAN.
(COUNCILMAN PRYEOR & COUNCIL WOMAN STENHOUSE)
DESCRIPTION: NONE
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE) P.P.
B. ACTION: HOLD ONE WEEK
NEW BUSINESS
1. PCR-1-04 -RESOLUTION TO THE WARWICK SEWER AUTHORITY.
(COUNCILWOMAN TAYLOR)
DESCRIPTION: NONE
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (I.G.) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION: FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: TAYLOR
SECONDED BY: PISATURO. MEROLLA
VOTE:
REQUEST PRESENCE OF SEWER AUTHORITY AT 1/21/MEETING
CONTINUE ONE WEEK
2. PCO-1-04 - AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO NO PARKING SIGNS ON
LOUISIANA AND MASSACHUESTTS AVENUE.
(COUNCILWOMAN TAYLOR)
FIRST PASSAGE
DESCRIPTION: NONE
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (ORDINANCE) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION: FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: TAYLOR
SECONDED BY: DONOVAN, TORRES, PISATURO
VOTE: 9 YES
FIRST PASSAGE
NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
3. PCO-2-04 - AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO NO PARKING 7 AM - 2 PM
MONDAY - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER - JUNE ON PATRIOT CT.
(COUNCILWOMAN STENHOUSE,
COUNCILMAN TORRES)
FIRST PASSAGE
DESCRIPTION: NONE
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (ORDINANCE) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION: FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: STENHOUSE
SECONDED BY: TORRES
VOTE: 9 YES
FIRST PASSAGE
4. PCR-2-04 - A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO INVESTIGATION OTHER SITES FOR THE APPONAUG
BABE RUTH BALL FIELDS.
(COUNCILWOMAN TRAVIS)
DESCRIPTION: NONE
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE)
B. ACTION: HOLD ONE MONTH
5. PCR-3-04 - RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO A STUDY TO HAVE THE CITY PURCHASE OR LEASE
PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE APPONAUG CIRCULATOR . (COUNCILMAN DONOVAN)
DESCRIPTION: NONE
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE)
B. ACTION HOLD ONE MONTH
6. PCR-4-04 - RESOLUTION TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGARDING A CIRCUIT BREAKER
TAX CREDIT. (COUNCILMAN MEROLLA)
DESCRITPION: NONE
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (I.G.)
B. ACTION: HOLD ONE MONTH
7. PCR-12-04 - RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO TREASURER'S AUCTION PROPERTY. (COUNCILMAN
PRYEOR)
DESCRIPTION: PLAT 261, LOT 17
INTERESTED PARTY: CHARLES ABOSAMRA
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (PUBLIC PROPERTIES)
B. ACTION HOLD ONE WEEK (PENDING LEGAL OPINION)
8. PCR-13-04 - RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO TREASURER'S AUCTION
PROPERTY. (COUNCIL PRES. SOLOMON)
DESCRIPTION: PLAT 317, LOT 161
INTERESTED PARTY: THOMAS FLANDERS & LISA
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (PUBLIC PROPERTIES)
B. ACTION HOLD ONE MONTH
9. PCR-14-04 - A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO CITY OWNED PROPERTY.
(COUNCILMAN MEROLLA)
DESCRIPTION: PLAT 221, LOT 36
INTERESTED PARTY: STUART MEARS &
KIMBERLY COONS
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (PUBLIC PROPERTIES)
B. ACTION HOLD ONE MONTH
NEW PETITION FOR REFERRAL AND ADVERTISING
1. PCO-3-04 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WARWICK. (COUNCILMAN PRYEOR)
P.H. 2/18/04
UNANIMOUS CONSENT
FOR
JANUARY 12, 2004
1. PCR-5-04 - A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CALENDAR FOR THE
CITY COUNCIL FOR 2004.
(COUNCILMAN MEROLLA)
DESCRIPTION: CHANGE DATES FOR FEB & APRIL TO:
FEBRUARY 2ND & 11TH
APRIL 5TH AND 19TH
MOVED BY: OBJECTION - PRYEOR
2. PCR-12-04 - A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR TO CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION REGARDING SIGNAGE RELATIVE TO EARL, PALACE & MORSE AVENUES.
(COUNCILWOMAN TAYLOR)
MOVED BY: WITHDRAW - TAYLOR
SECONDED BY: STENHOUSE
VOTE: 9 YES
WITHDRAWN
UNANIMOUS CONSENT
FOR
JANUARY 12, 2004
NONE
MOTION TO ADJOURN: STENHOUSE SECONDED BY: TORRES
VOTE: 9VV TIME: 9:45 P.M.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK