The City Of Warwick
Docket of the City Council
Regular Business/Public Hearing Meeting
FOR
January 9, 2006
@ 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL
3275 POST ROAD
WARWICK, RI 02886
Donald Torres, President Presiding
Roll Call Time: 7:25 p.m.
SUE STENHOUSE, DONALD TORRES, TIMOTHY LEE, JOSEPH J. SOLOMON, JOHN DELGIUDICE, DONNA M. TRAVIS, CHARLES J. DONOVAN, JR., RAYMOND E. GALLUCCI, STEVE MEROLLA
Salute To The Flag: Ward 3
Gallucci - Moment of silence for former City Clerk Jennie Senercia & her son David Senerchia.
Executive Communications
1. General Communications – Acceptance of minutes from council meetings held on:
Dec. 12, 2005 Dec. 19, 2005
Moved by: Stenhouse Moved by: Stenhouse
Seconded by: Gallucci Seconded by: Gallucci
Vote: 9 VV Vote: 9 VV
1. The Police Chief or designee will appear before the City Council also.
2. The Fire Chief or designee will appear before the City Council to speak about their overtime budget. (Chief Sullivan & Chief Walsh)
2. Consent calendar:
A. PCR-1-06 - Resolution Relative To Bids. (Councilman Gallucci)
A. Committee Report (Finance) Favorable
B. Action: Favorable
Moved by: Gallucci
Seconded by: Stenhouse, Travis
Adopted - R-06-1
B. PCR-2-06 - Resolution Relative To Traffic Studies. (Councilwoman Travis)
A. Committee Report (Public Safety) Favorable
B. Action: Favorable
Moved by: Travis
Seconded by: Stenhouse, Lee
Adopted
Consent Calendar - Continued
C. PCR-3-06 - Resolution Relative To Street Lights (Councilwoman Travis)
A. Committee Report (Public Safety) Favorable
B. Action: Favorable
Moved by: Travis
Seconded by: Stenhouse, Lee
Adopted - R-06-2
D. PCR-4-06 - Resolution Relative To Claims. (Councilwoman Travis)
A. Committee Report (Public Safety) Favorable
B. Action: Favorable
Moved by: Travis
Seconded by: Lee
Adopted - R-06-3
E. PCR-5-06 - Resolution Relative To Tax Abatements. (Councilman Gallucci)
A. Committee Report (Finance) Favorable
B. Action: Favorable
Moved by: Gallucci
Seconded by: Stenhouse
Adopted - R-06-4
F. PCR-6-06 Omnibus Resolution Of Congratulations And Condolences.
(Councilman Merolla)
A. Committee Report (Community Affairs) Favorable
B. Action: Favorable
Moved By: Merolla
Seconded by: Stenhouse
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted - R-06-5
3. Announcement Of Appointments - None
4. Appointments Requiring Confirmation -
Kent County Water District
Joseph E. Gallucci
87 Rutherford Avenue
Warwick, RI 02886 Term to expire: 8/15/2015
(Re-appt)
A. Committee Report: Favorable
B. Action: Favorable
Moved by: DelGiudice
Seconded by: Merolla, Travis, Torres, Lee, Stenhouse
Vote: 9 yes
Accepted
Unfinished Business
1. PCO-60-05 - An Ordinance relative to Mandatory Spay and Neutering for all owned cats. (Councilwoman Travis, Councilman Merolla &
Councilman Donovan)
Second Passage, As amended
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Travis
Seconded by: Merolla, Donovan, Lee
Vote: 9 yes
Second Passage, as amended - 0-06-1
2. PCO-49-05 - An Ordinance relative to the removal of a Moratorium on Overnight Parking and enforce the laws on books. (Councilwoman Travis)
First Passage
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) to withdraw
B. Action To withdraw
Moved by: Travis
Seconded by: Stenhouse
Vote: 9 yes
Withdrawn
Unfinished Business Continued
3. PCO-52-05 - An Ordinance relative to No Parking on the North side of Killey Street. (Councilman DelGiudice)
First Passage
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Hold till 2/15/06
4. PCO-61-05 - An Ordinance relative to contract costs.
(Councilman Solomon/ Donovan)
First Passage
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Finance) To Floor for Discussion
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Solomon
Seconded by: Torres, Donovan, Gallucci, Merolla, Travis
Vote: 9 yes
Council to be notified if Mayor vetos this legislation.
5. PCO-65-05 - An Ordinance relative to Vehicle Auctions.
(Councilman Lee)
First Passage
Description: In accordance with Section 6-11 of the City Charter, agents of City Government charged with purchasing vehicles may attend public auctions and participate in the bid process when authorized by the City Council.
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 2/14/06
6. PCO-67-05 - An Ordinance relative to establishing municipal inspectors duties.
(Councilman Lee)
First Passage
Description: Empower DPW Supervisors to investigate and summons certain violations in the course of their duties.
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Hold till 1/18/06
7. PCR-120-05 - A Resolution Relative to City Owned Property, AP 262, Lot 104.
(Councilman Gallucci)
A. Committee Report (Public Properties) Hold till 2/15/06
8. PCR-151-05 - A Resolution relative to Parks and Recreation Land Improvements Bond. (Councilwoman Stenhouse)
Description: 2006 Voter Ballot
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 1/18/06
Unfinished Business Continued
9. PCR-155-05 - A Resolution relative to Dock Registration and Identification Pro- gram. (Councilwoman Travis, Councilwoman Stenhouse, Councilman Lee, Council Pres. Torres )
Description: Requiring all docks located in waters of the city to be branded with ownership information. This will allow for identification of ownership if cut free or abandoned.
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Travis
Seconded by: Stenhouse
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted - R-06-6
10. PCR-156-05 - A Resolution relative to Re-Assessing the Finance Committee Meeting Times. (Councilman Donovan)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Hold till 1/18/06
11. PCR-159-05 - A Resolution relative to the Tree Trust Program.
(Councilwoman Stenhouse, Councilman Lee)
Description: An inventory of city land would be conducted and a decision will be made as to what type of trees should be planted.
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 1/18/06
12. PCR-160-05 - A Resolution relative to establishing a Collision Review Board.
(Councilman Lee, Councilwoman Stenhouse)
Description: Board will be comprised of: Chief of Police/Designee, Director of Personnel, Mayor/Designee.
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Lee
Seconded by: Stenhouse, Travis
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted - R-06-7
Unfinished Business Continued
13. PCR-162-05 - A Resolution relative to City Owned Property on Assessors Plat 361, Lots 567 & 568. (Councilwoman Travis)
Description: An offer was received from Mr. & Mrs. Michael Moulton.
A. Committee Report (P.P.) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Travis
Seconded by: Stenhouse
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted - R-06-8
14. PCR-163-05 - A Resolution relative to City Owned Property on Assessors Plat
291, Lot 82. (Councilwoman Stenhouse)
Description: An offer was received from Advanced Chemical Company.
A. Committee Report (P.P.) Hold till 2/15/06
15. PCR-171-05 - Resolution relative for a Bond Referendum for a new fire safety in Potowomut. (Councilman Merolla)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 1/18/06
16. PCR-174-05 - A Resolution relative to City Owned property.
(Councilman Donovan)
Description: AP 365, Lots 69, 71 & 72 - John Papa
A. Committee Report (P.P.) Hold till 2/15/06
17. PCR-181-05 - A Resolution relative to Registrations - Marina Docks.
(F/K/A PCO-39-05) (Council Pres. Torres)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Hold till 2/15/06
18. PCR-194-05 - A Resolution relative to reimbursement to taxpayers.
(Councilman Solomon)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 2/15/06
19. PCR-196-05 - A Resolution relative to signage at the Greenwood School.
(Councilman Donovan)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (P.S.) Hold till 2/15/06
Unfinished Business Continued
20. PCR-197-05 - A Resolution relative to signage in Greenwood at Alvin and Pot- ters. (Councilman Donovan)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (P.S.) Hold till 2/15/06
21. PCR-200-05 - A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO AMENDING THE COUNCIL CALENDAR FOR 2006.
A. COMMITTEE REPORT (I.G.) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
1/9, 1/18, 2/6, 2/15, 3/13, 3/22, 4/10, 4/24, 5/8, 5/15, 6/12, 6/19, 7/10, 7/17, 8/28, 9/11, 9/18, 10/11, 10/16, 11/13, 11/27, 12/11, 12/18.
Move to amend: DelGiudice
Seconded by: Stenhouse
Vote: 7 yes, 2 no (Donovan, Solomon)
Move as amended: Stenhouse
Seconded by: Merolla
Vote: 8 yes, 1 no (Donovan)
Adopted, as amended - R-06-9
New Business
1. PCR-7-06 - A Resolution relative to A World War II Memorial.
(Councilwoman Stenhouse, Councilman Lee,
Councilman Solomon, Councilman Torres)
Description: $2,000 from Tourism Funds
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 1/18/06
2. PCR-14-06 - A Resolution relative to setting up a Public Hearing to amend the
Zoning Ordinance relative to Check Cashing.
(Councilwoman Stenhouse, Councilman Lee)
Description: Check cashing definitions
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Hold till 1/18/06
3. PCR-15-06 - A Resolution relative to setting up a Public Hearing to amend the
Zoning Ordinance relative to Combination Superstore.
(Councilman Stenhouse, Councilman Lee)
Description: Combination Superstore definitions.
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Favorable
B. Action Hold One week
Moved by: Stenhouse
Seconded by: Lee, Travis
Vote: 9 VV
Hold till 1/18/06
New Business - continued
4. PCR-8-06 - A Resolution relative to Synchronize traffic lights on Warwick Ave.
(Councilman Del Giudice)
Description: Synchronize traffic lights on Warwick Avenue from Sandy Lane to Oakland Beach Avenue.
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: DelGiudice
Seconded by: Stenhouse
Vote:
Add State Traffic Commission
Move to amend: DelGiudice
Seconded by: Stenhouse
Vote: 9 yes
Move as amended: DelGiudice
Seconded by: Stenhouse
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted, as amended - R-06-10
5. PCR-9-06 - A Resolution relative to Airport Safety.
(Councilman Donovan)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Hold till 2/15/06
6. PCR-10-06 - A Resolution relative to Drum Rock School Playground Equipment.
(Councilman Gallucci)
Description: $10,000
A. Committee report (Finance) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Gallucci
Seconded by: Stenhouse, Travis
Vote:
Funds to be released after school dept. approval.
Move to amend: Stenhouse
Seconded by: Travis
Vote: 9 yes
Move as amended: Gallucci
Seconded by: Stenhouse, Travis
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted, as amended - R-06-11
New Business - continued
7. PCR-11-06 - A Resolution relative to Barton Farms.
(Councilman Gallucci)
Description: The City of Warwick entered into a Wetland Reserve Program contract and signed an “Option Agreement to Purchase” with the Natural Resources Conservation Service to sell an easement and restore the wetlands on the Barton Farm.
A. Committee Report (P.P.) Hold till 2/15/06
8. PCO-3-06 - An Ordinance relative to the Greenwich Bay Watershed.
(Councilman Merolla)
First Passage
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Hold till 2/15/06
9. PCO-4-06 - An Ordinance relative to Bargaining Beneficiaries.
(Councilman Solomon)
First Passage
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 2/15/06
10. PCR-12-06 - A Resolution relative to an agreement between the City of Warwick and the Kent County Water Authority. (Councilman Merolla, Councilman
Gallucci, Councilman Donovan)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Hold till 2/15/06
11. PCR-13-06 - A Resolution regarding to an amendment to the Council Rules
regarding exhibits. (Councilman Merolla)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Hold till 2/15/06
UNANIMOUS CONSENT
1. PCR-16-06 - A Resolution Relative to Gorton Pond HDCP Fishing Pier and Beach Access Boardwalk. (Stenhouse / Donovan)
To Docket 1/18/06.
No objection
Motion to Adjourn: Travis Seconded by: Stenhouse
Vote: 9 vv Time: 9:25 P.M.
Attest:
City Clerk