JOSEPH J. SOLOMON, PRESIDENT PRESIDING

ROLL CALL TIME: 7:05 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 4

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS

1. GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS -

Councilwoman Travis announced that on 5/31/04 is the Disabled American Veterans Parade.

Councilwoman Travis announced that her phone number is incorrect on the City Calendars.

Councilwoman Taylor stated that members of the Cancer Council requested the Health Department to do a study cancer in woman compared to all cities and towns in January 2003. Report came back in June and reported it was elevated. Rep. Ginaitt forbid her to go to media until second study was available.

Councilwoman Taylor received a copy one and one half weeks ago. She expected the Mayor to make an announcement which he didn't. Channel 10 contacted her because they heard she had the study; The Department of Health called and said the study findings were not elevated and that they should not report it. She called John Fulton, who did the study, and he told her that it was elevated 30%, more than any city or town. She felt that they are playing it down. Mayor and Rep. Ginaitt stated that this wasn't true. The report stands alone. If anyone would like a copy of the report they can sign the sheet on the table. Councilwoman Taylor stated that she will fight for more studies till we get the answer as to why cancer is so elevated in our area.

Councilwoman Taylor announced that Carmine Ginolfi has had a slight stroke and is in therapy and is doing better.

Council President Solomon thanked Councilwoman Taylor for bringing out information that she received.

He said that all the finger pointing as to who said what and as to how it got out should not be the main issue. Further studies need to be done before additional expansion. There is money in the budget for a portion of this air quality study. State claims that they don't have money. The Council requested RFP to see what cost would be. It hasn't gone out yet. Governor is a compassionate person and Council encourages him to find funds and join in with the council for this study and bring to light or lay to rest if a health problem does exist in the proximity of the airport. If it is found that there is no health effect on the general public, he would be the first to pick up a shovel and dig extension, but we have to establish a baseline and a foundation. Rather than point fingers, we have to work together and would hope that the Governor join us to do that.

Councilman Donovan announced that the Airport Land Use Committee notice will be posted.

Councilman Pisaturo stated that a Charter Review Commission appointments need to be made as soon as possible by each council person. He appoints himself to the Ward 5 member.

Councilwoman Stenhouse announced there would be a Station Fire Remembrance on 2/19/094 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rhodes in Cranston.

2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
BIDS:
PCR-30- 04 – RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO BIDS.(COUNCILMAN PRYEOR)
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: PRYEOR
SECONDED BY: STENHOUSE,PISATURO
VOTE: 9/O
ADOPTED - R-04-23
PCR-31-04 - RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO BID #2004-221

A. COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION: FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: PRYEOR
SECONDED BY: 21
VOTE: EXPLAIN CONTRACT EXPERATION DATE, 1 OR 2 YEARS. EMPLOYER TO JUSTIFY WHY THEY NEED BOTH PHONE AND PAGERS.
MOVE TO HOLD ONE MONTH: STENHOUSE
SECONDED BY: PISATURO, PRYEOR
VOTE: 9VVHOLD ONE MONTH

PCR-32-04 - RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO BID # 2004-264
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION: FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: STENHOUSE
SECONDED BY: PRYEOR
VOTE: 9 VV
HOLD ONE MONTH

3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENTS - NONE

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 (APPTS) WITHDRAW
B. ACTION WITHDRAW
MOVED BY: STENHOUSE
SECONDED BY: PISATURO
VOTE: 9/0
WITHDRAWN

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) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: MEROLLA
SECONDED BY: STENHOUSE, DONOVAN
VOTE: 9/O
ACCEPTED

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) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: MEROLLA
SECONDED BY: DONOVAN, STENHOUSE
VOTE: 9/0
ACCEPTED

BOARD OF CANVASSERS
SUSAN ABRAMSON - WARD 9
94 OVERLOOK DRIVE
WARWICK, RI 02818
(RE-APPT) TERM TO EXPIRE: 1/2009
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (APPTS) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: MEROLLA
SECONDED BY: PISATURO, STENHOUSE
VOTE: 9/0
ACCEPTED

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) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: DONOVAN
SECONDED BY: MEROLLA, TRAVIS, STENHOUSE
VOTE: 9/0
ACCEPTED

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMMISSION
NANCY BROWN GARCIA - WARD 2
40 TOLEDO AVENUE
WARWICK, RI 02888 TERM TO EXPIRE: 12/2007
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (APPT) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: TORRES
SECONDED BY: TRAVIS, STENHOUSE , MEROLLA
VOTE: 9/0
ACCEPTED

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. PCO-11-01 - AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE CITY OF WARWICK RELATIVE TO INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALKS. (COUNCILMAN PRYEOR) FIRST PASSAGE
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (ORDINANCE) TO WITHDRAW
B. ACTION WITHDRAW
MOVED BY: PRYEOR
SECONDED BY: PISATURO, STENHOUSE
VOTE: 9/0
WITHDRAWN

2. PCO-28-03 - AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO WHITE GOODS FEES FOR RESIDENTIAL PICKUP. (COUNCILWOMAN STENHOUSE)
FIRST PASSAGE
DESCRIPTION: NONE
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE) HOLD TILL FIRST MEETING IN APRIL
HOLD TILL 4/7/04

3. PCO-42-03 - AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO MOORING FEES. (COUNCILMAN TORRES) FIRST PASSAGE
DESCRIPTION: GUIDELINES ARE TO BE CREATED FOR MOORING FEES.
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE) HOLD FOR ONE MONTH
HOLD TILL 3/15/04

4. PCR-114-03 - RESOLUTION TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY REQUESTING PERMISSION TO IMPLEMENT A GRADUATED TAX REDUCTION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS. (COUNCILMAN MEROLLA) DESCRIPTION: NONE
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE) HOLD ONE MONTH
HOLD TILL 3/15/04

5. PCR-163B-03 - RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO CLAIMS. (MICHAEL CAPUANO) (COUNCILWOMAN TRAVIS)
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (P.S.) HOLD 1ST MEETING IN MARCH
HOLD TILL 3/8/04

6. PCR-169-03 - A RESOLUTION REGARDING CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY SUPPLEMENTAL TAX BILL. (COUNCILMAN MEROLLA)
DESCRIPTION: NONE
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE) HOLD ONE MONTH
HOLD TILL 3/15/04

7. PCR-4-04 - RESOLUTION TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGARDING A CIRCUIT BREAKER TAX CREDIT. (COUNCILMAN MEROLLA) DESCRIPTION: NONE
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (I.G.) HOLD 1ST MEETING MARCH
HOLD TILL 3/8/04

8. 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) HOLD 1 MONTH
HOLD TILL 3/15/04

9. PCR-28-04 - A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO THE DEPARTMENT HEADS OF THE CITY OF WARWICK. (COUNCIL PRES. SOLOMON & COUNCILMAN DONOVAN)
DESCRIPTION: NONE
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (I.G.) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: PISATURO
SECONDED BY: STENHOUSE
VOTE: DEPARTMENT HEADS AND DIVISION CHIEFS INCLUDE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
MOVE TO AMEND: STENHOUSE
SECONDED BY: PRYEOR, DONOVAN, TRAVIS
VOTE: 9/0
MOVE AS AMENDED: DONOVAN
PCR-28-04 - CONTINUED
SECONDED BY: STENHOUSE, PISATURO
VOTE: 9/0
ADOPTED AS AMENDED - R-04-24

10. PCR-29-04 - BID #2003-252 - PARKS & RECREATION FENCING
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (FINANCE) FAVORABLE
B. ACTION: FAVORABLE
MOVED BY: PRYEOR
SECONDED BY: STENHOUSE
VOTE: 6/3 (SOLOMON, PISATURO, TAYLOR)
ADOPTED - R-04-25

REFERRED BUSINESS COMMITTEE

1. PCO-37-03 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WARWICK, NEW ENGLAND INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, PETITIONER.
FIRST PASSAGE
PUBLIC HEARING
DESCRIPTION: PLAT 278, 279, 280, LOTS 9, 12, 43, 136
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (ORDINANCE) RECOMMEND P.H.
B. ACTION OPEN P.H.
MOVED BY: PISATURO
SECONDED BY: TAYLOR, STENHOUSE
VOTE: 9VV
SPEAKING FOR:
PETER REGGIERO, ATTY FOR PETITIONER - 737-8700
CHRIS BANNISTER- N.E. TECH AUTOMOTIVE/TRANSPORTATION
ROBERT STILLINGS - ARCHITECT & KEVIN AGUIAR -ENGINEER - BETA GROUP
MOVE AS EXPERT: PISATURO
SECONDED BY: TRAVIS, STENHOUSE, TAYLOR
VOTE: 9VV
PHILIP PARSONS - NE TECH
PAUL BANNON - BETA GROUP - TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC EXPERT
MOVE AS EXPERT: PISATURO
SECONDED BY: PRYEOR
VOTE: 9VV
PCO-37-03 - CONTINUED
RANDY COLLINS - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
MOVE AS EXPERT: PISATURO
SECONDED BY: TAYLOR, TORRES
VOTE: 9VV
WILBERT LUETSCHWAGER - RE
MOVE AS EXPERT: PISATURO
SECONDED BY: STENHOUSE
VOTE: 9VV
SPEAKING AGAINST: STEVE INSANA
MOTION TO CLOSE P.H. TAYLOR SECONDED BY: STENHOUSE,PISATURO
VOTE: 9VV
MOVED BY: TAYLOR-FAVORABLE SECONDED BY: PISATURO, STENHOUSE
VOTE: 9/0
NOTE: TO INCLUDE ALL PLANNING BOARD STIPULATION…
FIRST PASSAGE

2. PCO-45-03 - AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THE ABANDONMENT OF WOBURN AVENUE, FOUR PAWS, LLC, PETITIONER. (COUNCILMAN TORRES)
FIRST PASSAGE
PUBLIC HEARING
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (ORDINANCE) RECOMMEND P.H.
B. ACTION OPEH P.H.
MOVED BY: PRYEOR
SECONDED BY: PRYEOR
VOTE: 9VV
SPEAKING FOR:
JOHN BIAFORE - ATTY. FOR PETITIONER
SPEAKING AGAINST: NONE
MOTION TO CLOSE P.H. TORRES SECONDED BY: STENHOUSE, PISATURO, TRAVIS
VOTE: 9VV
MOVED BY: TORRES SECONDED BY:
VOTE:
EASEMENT - NOT ABANDONMENT
MOVE TO AMEND: TORRES
SECONDED BY: STENHOUSE
VOTE: 9/0
MOVE AS AMENDED: TORRES
SECONDED BY: PISATURO, STENHOUSE, TRAVIS
VOTE: 9/O
FIRST PASSAGE, AS AMENDED

UNANIMOUS CONSENT
FOR
FEBRUARY 18, 2004
NONE
MOTION TO ADJOURN: PISATURO SECONDED BY: STENHOUSE
VOTE: 9VV TIME: 9:50 P.M.

ATTEST: Marie T. Bennett
CITY CLERK