THE CITY OF WARWICK
DOCKET OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
FOR
FEBRUARY 9, 2004
@ 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL
3275 POST ROAD
WARWICK, RI 02886
JOSEPH J. SOLOMON, PRESIDENT PRESIDING
ROLL CALL TIME:7:10 p.m.
C.J. DONOVAN, JR., STEVE MEROLLA, CARLO PISATURO, JR, LEWIS J. PRYEOR (ABSENT),
JOSEPH J. SOLOMON, SUE STENHOUSE, HELEN TAYLOR, DONALD TORRES, DONNA TRAVIS
SALUTE TO THE FLAG: WARD 3
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS
MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR REV. HOWARD OLSEN – MEMBER OF THE ZON ING BOARD
OF REVIEW AND FATHER OF CITY TREASURER DAVID OLSEN.
WELCOME TROOP 1284 FROM ST. BARNABAS CHURCH
JEFFREY, MATT AND TONY
FIRE DEPARTMENT PROMOTION 2-11-2004 @ 6:30PM.
THANKS TO CONSTITUENT LIASON MARYBETH CAMIRAND WHO HAS RESIGNED TO MOVE ON TO
STATE GOVERNMENT. SHE WILL CONTINUE TO VOLUNTEER HER TIME TO FILM THE COUNCIL
MEETINGS.
GREENWICH BAY SAND PLAN AT THE SEWER AUTHORITY ON 2-11-2004.
RUMORS IN WARD 5 ARE INCORRECT. COUNCILMAN PISATURO WILL BE RUNNING FOR RE-ELECTION.
WELCOME TO SEN. BILL WALASKA AND FORMER COUNCILMAN AL GEMMA.
1. GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS – ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES FROM
COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON:
JANUARY 12, 2004 JANUARY 21, 2004
MOVED BY: PISATURO MOVED BY: PISATURO
SECONDED BY: STENHOUSE SECONDED BY: STENHOUSE
VOTE: 3VV VOTE: 3VV
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. PCR-20 -04 - RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO BIDS.
(COUNCILMAN PRYEOR)
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION: FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: PISATURO
SECONDED BY: STENHOUSE
ADOPTED - R-04-14
PCR-29-04 - BID #2003-252
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION: FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: PISATURO
MOTION: PISATURO – HOLD ONE WEEK
SECONDED BY: STENHOUSE, TORRES, TRAVIS
VOTE: 8/0
B. PCR-21-04- RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO TRAFFIC STUDIES.
(COUNCILWOMAN TRAVIS)
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (PUBLIC SAFETY) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION: FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: TRAVIS
SECONDED BY: STENHOUSE, TAYLOR
ADOPTED
C. PCR-22 -04 - RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO STREET LIGHTS
(COUNCILWOMAN TRAVIS)
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (PUBLIC SAFETY) NONE
D. PCR-23 -04 - RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO CLAIMS.
(COUNCILWOMAN TRAVIS)
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (PUBLIC SAFETY) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION: FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: TRAVIS
SECONDED BY: STENHOUSE
ADOPTED - R-04-16
E. PCR-24 -04 - RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO TAX ABATEMENTS.
(COUNCILMAN PRYEOR)
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION: FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: PISATURO
SECONDED BY: STENHOUSE
ADOPTED - R-04-17
F. PCR-25 -04 - OMNIBUS RESOLUTION OF CONGRATULATIONS AND CONDOLENCES.
(COUNCILMAN MEROLLA)
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (COMMUNITY AFFAIRS) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION: FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: MEROLLA
SECONDED BY: TRAVIS, STENHOUSE
VOTE: 8/0
ADOPTED - R-04-18
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENTS -
WARWICK HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
ROBERT RUSSELL - WARD 1
144 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE
WARWICK, RI 02888
(RE-APPT) TERM TO EXPIRE: 12/2005
STEVEN BROWN - WARD 6
101 SHAMROCK DRIVE
WARWICK, RI 02886
(RE-APPT) TERM TO EXPIRE: 12/2005
PLANNING BOARD
GEORGE C. ARNOLD, IV - WARD 9
11 OVERLOOK DRIVE
WARWICK, RI 02818
(RE-APPT) TERM TO EXPIRE: 1/2009
ATTILIO IACOBUCCI - WARD 9
27 LEDGEMONT DRIVE
WARWICK, RI 02886
(RE-APPT) TERM TO EXPIRE: 1/2009
BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY
LESLIE WALASKA BAXTER - WARD 5
254 RANDALL AVENUE
WARWICK, RI 02889
(RE-APPT) TERM TO EXPIRE: 1/2007
PAWTUXET RIVER AUTHORITY
STEPHAN INSANA - WARD 5
46 WALDO ROAD
WARWICK, RI 02889
(VICE: CAROL BATTY) TERM TO EXPIRE: 1/2005
4. APPOINTMENTS REQUIRING CONFIRMATION
SEWER BOARD OF REVIEW
BRIAN RICHARDS - WARD 9
138 GILBERT STUART DRIVE
WARWICK, RI 02818
(RE-APPT) TERM TO EXPIRE: 1/2007
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (APPTS) VOTE TO TAKE PLACE NEXT WEEK
BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
DONALD TILLMAN - WARD 9
681 MAJOR POTTER ROAD
WARWICK, RI 02818
(RE-APPT) TERM TO EXPIRE: 1/2007
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (APPTS) VOTE TO TAKE PLACE NEXT WEEK
BOARD OF CANVASSERS
SUSAN ABRAMSON - WARD 9
94 OVERLOOK DRIVE
WARWICK, RI 02818
(RE-APPT) TERM TO EXPIRE: 1/2009
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (APPTS) VOTE TO TAKE PLACE NEXT WEEK
MINIMUM HOUSING BOARD OF REVIEW
PAULA J. PACKHEM - WARD 7
131 CAPRON FARM DRIVE
WARWICK, RI 02886
(RE-APPT) TERM TO EXPIRE: 1/2009
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (APPTS) VOTE TO TAKE PLACE NEXT WEEK
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMMISSION
NANCY BROWN GARCIA - WARD 2
40 TOLEDO AVENUE
WARWICK, RI 02888 TERM TO EXPIRE: 12/2007
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (APPTS) VOTE TO TAKE PLACE NEXT WEEK
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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) 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) 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) TO WITHDRAW
B. ACTION: TO WITHDRAW
MOVED BY: MEROLLA
SECONDED BY: PISATURO, STENHOUSE
VOTE: 8/0
WITHDRAWN
4. PCO-28-03 - AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO WHITE GOODS FEES FOR
RESIDENTIAL PICKUP. (COUNCILWOMAN STENHOUSE)
FIRST PASSAGE
DESCRIPTION: NONE
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE) HOLD ONE WEEK
5. PCO-29-03 - AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO REAUTHORIZING THE
RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYER ORDINANCE.
(COUNCILWOMAN STENHOUSE)
FIRST PASSAGE
DESCRIPTION: NONE
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE) HOLD ONE MONTH
6. PCO-32-03 - AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO AN AMENDMENT TO THE
AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION.
(COUNCILMAN DONOVAN)
SECOND PASSAGE, AS AMENDED
DESCRIPTION: NONE
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (ORDINANCE) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION: FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: DONOVAN
PCO-32-03 - CONTINUED
SECONDED BY: MEROLLA, TRAVIS, PISATURO
VOTE: 8/0
SECOND PASSAGE, AS AMENDED - 0-04-1
7. 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) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION: HOLD ONE MONTH
8. 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) HOLD ONE MONTH
9. 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)
HOLD ONE MONTH
10. 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)
HOLD ONE MONTH
11. 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)
HOLD ONE MONTH
12. PCR-133-03 - RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE LOT 231 ON ASSESSOR'S
PLAT 327 FOR RECREATION / OPEN SPACE.
(COUNCILWOMAN STENHOUSE)
DESCRIPTION: THE CITY APPROVE THE PURCHASE
OF LAND AT ASSESSOR'S PLAT 327, LOT 231 FOR
RECREATION/OPEN SPACE.
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE) HOLD ONE MONTH
13. 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) HOLD ONE MONTH
14. PCR-178-03 - A RESOLUTION RELATIVE 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) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION: FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: STENHOUSE
SECONDED BY: TRAVIS
MOVE TO AMEND: STENHOUSE
SECONDED BY: TORRES, TRAVIS
VOTE: 8/0
MOVE AS AMENDED: STENHOUSE
SECONDED BY: PISATURO, TAYLOR, TRAVIS, MEROLLA
VOTE: 8/0
ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - R-04-19
15. 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) WITHDRAW
B. ACTION: WITHDRAW
MOVED BY: PISATURO
SECONDED BY: STENHOUSE
VOTE: 8/0
WITHDRAWN
16. PCO-1-04 - AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO NO PARKING SIGNS ON
LOUISIANA AND MASSACHUESTTS AVENUE.
(COUNCILWOMAN TAYLOR)
SECOND PASSAGE
DESCRIPTION: NONE
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (ORDINANCE) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION: FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: TAYLOR
SECONDED BY: PISATURO, STENHOUSE
VOTE: 8/0
SECOND PASSAGE - 0-04-2
17. PCO-2-04 - AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO NO PARKING 7 AM - 2 PM
MONDAY - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER - JUNE ON PATRIOT CT.
(COUNCILWOMAN STENHOUSE,
COUNCILMAN TORRES)
SECOND PASSAGE
DESCRIPTION: NONE
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (ORDINANCE) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION: FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: STENHOUSE
SECONDED BY: TORRES
VOTE: 8/0
SECOND PASSAGE - 0-04-3
18. 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) WITHDRAW
B. ACTION: TO WITHDRAW
MOVED BY: TRAVIS
SECONDED BY: PISATURO, STENHOUSE
VOTE: 8/0
WITHDRAWN
19. 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) FLOOR FOR DISCUSSION
B. ACTION: FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: DONOVAN
SECONDED BY: TAYLOR
VOTE: 8/0
ADOPTED - R-04-20
20. PCR-4-04 - RESOLUTION TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGARDING A CIRCUIT BREAKER
TAX CREDIT. (COUNCILMAN MEROLLA)
DESCRIPTION: NONE
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (I.G.) HOLD ONE WEEK
21. 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)
HOLD ONE MONTH
22. 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)
HOLD ONE MONTH
23. PCR-135-03 - RESOLUTION INVITING THE UNIVERSITY OF RI COASTAL RESOURCES
CENTER TO MAKE AN INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE
"GREENWICH BAY SPECIAL AREA MANAGEMENT PLAN".
(COUNCILWOMAN STENHOUSE)
DESCRIPTION: THIS IS A REQUEST OF THE UNIVERSITY OF
RHODE ISLAND COASTAL RESOURCES CENTER TO MAKE AN IFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION TO
THE COUNCIL REGARDING THE "GREENWICH BAY SPECIAL AREA MANAGEMENT PLAN".
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (I.G.) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION: FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: STENHOUSE
SECONDED BY: TRAVIS
MOVE TO AMEND: STENHOUSE
SECONDED BY: TRAVIS
VOTE: 8/0
MOVE AS AMENDED: STENHOUSE
SECONDED BY: TRAVIS, MEROLLA
MOTION: STENHOUSE, HOLD ONE WEEK
SECONDED BY: TRAVIS
VOTE: 8 VV
ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - R-04-21
24. PCO-11-01 - AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO REQUIRING THE INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALKS
ON NEW DEVELOPMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF WARWICK. (COUNCILMAN PRYEOR)
FIRST PASSAGE
DESCRIPTION: NONE
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (ORDINANCE) HOLD ONE MONTH
NEW BUSINESS
1. PCR-26-04 - A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CALENDAR FOR THE CITY COUNCIL FOR 2004.
(COUNCILMAN MEROLLA)
DESCRIPTION: CHANGE DATES FOR APRIL TO APRIL 7TH
AND APRIL 19TH AND CHANGE DATE FOR AUGUST TO AUGUST 2ND.
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (I.G.) TO FLOOR FOR DISCUSSION
B. ACTION FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: MEROLLA
SECONDED BY: STENHOUSE
VOTE: 8/0
ADOPTED - R-04-22
2. PCR-27-04 - A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CALENDAR FOR THE CITY COUNCIL FOR 2004.
(COUNCILWOMAN STENHOUSE)
DESCRIPTION: MOVE AUGUST MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL TO AUGUST 2ND.
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (I.G.) TO FLOOR FOR DISCUSSION
B. ACTION: TO WITHDRAW
MOVED BY: STENHOUSE
SECONDED BY: TRAVIS
VOTE: 8/0
WITHDRAWN
3. PCR-28-04 - A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO THE DEPARTMENT HEADS OF
THE CITY OF WARWICK. (COUNCIL PRES. SOLOMON)
DESCRIPTION: NONE
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (I.G.) HOLD ONE WEEK
MOTION TO ADJOURN: PISATURO
SECONDED BY: STENHOUSE
VOTE: 8VV
TIME: 8:05PM
UNANIMOUS CONSENT – NONE
ATTEST: Marie T. Bennett
CITY CLERK