The City of Warwick
Docket of the City Council
Regular Public Hearing Meeting
For
April 24, 2006
@
Council Chambers
Warwick City Hall
3275 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886
@ 7:00 P.M.
Donald Torres, President Presiding
Roll Call Time: 7:00 p.m.
SUE STENHOUSE, DONALD TORRES, TIMOTHY LEE, JOSEPH J. SOLOMON (Absent), JOHN DELGIUDICE, DONNA M. TRAVIS, CHARLES J. DONOVAN, JR., RAYMOND E. GALLUCCI, STEVE MEROLLA
Salute To The Flag: Ward 1
General Communications
Torres - Welcome Brian Silvia- Council Auditor
Torres, Stenhouse - Commend City Clerk’s office on their new packets.
Torres - Council Solicitor was absent due to illness.
Torres - Mill Cove Association would like to make a presentation tonight. Resolution has not been drafted, therefore, they may only speak when resolution has been drafted.
Executive Communications
1. General Communications - None
2. Consent calendar: None
BIDS: PCR-61- 06 – Resolution Relative To Bids. (Councilman Gallucci)
A. Committee Report (Finance) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Gallucci
Seconded by: Stenhouse, Donovan
Vote: 8 yes
Adopted - R-06-51
3. Announcement Of Appointments -
4. Appointments Requiring Confirmation – All appointments in folders to appear on 5/8/06 docket.
Unfinished Business
1. PCO-7-06 - An Ordinance Amending Ordinance # 0-98-27, as amended,
regard ing amending the Permitted Use portion of a former petition for a Zone Change, filed with the City Council, regarding property
located at Ives Bluff on Assessors Plat 209, Lots 1 & 6. - L.U.
(Councilman Merolla)
Second Passage, as amended
A. Committee Report: Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Merolla
Seconded by: Travis
Vote: 8 yes
Second Passage, as amended - 0-06-10
2. PCO-6-99 - An ordinance regarding a schedule of impact fees based on the re port of the Planning Department. (Councilman Merolla)
First Passage
Description: None
A. Committee report (Finance) Hold till 6/19/06
3. PCO-31-05 - An Ordinance amending the Nuisance Ordinance regarding
loud or unruly gatherings, Party Houses.
(Councilwoman Travis)
First Passage
Description: Gatherings of five or more persons on any private property which consti- tutes a substantial disturbance of the quiet enjoyment of private or public property in a significant segment of a neighborhood shall constitute a
violation of the law.
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Hold till 5/15/06
4. PCO-13-06 - An Ordinance relative to setting up licensing through the Board of Public Safety to Control Check Cashing Institutions.
(Councilman Solomon and Councilwoman Stenhouse)
First Passage
Description: As supported by West Bay CAP and other community organizations.
A. Committee Report (Ord) Hold till 5/8/06
5. PCR-183-05 - Resolution relative to bids, #2006-157.
(Councilman Gallucci)
Description: Old Buttonwoods Sewer Extension Water System Improvements Contract 76 General Contractor.
A. Committee Report (Finance) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Gallucci
Seconded by: Donovan, Travis
Vote: 8 yes
Adopted - R-06-52
Unfinished Business - continued
6. 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 5/8/06
7. PCR-25-06 - Resolution relative to Tax and Sewer Use Sales.
(Councilman Solomon)
Description: Advanced notification to Council Persons.
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Hold till 5/8/06
8. PCR-43-06 - A Resolution relative to the Planning Department researching and having a study done on more affordable housing.
(Councilwoman Travis)
Description: To report back with solution within 6 months.
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Travis
Seconded by: Stenhouse
Vote: 8 yes
Adopted - R-06-53
Note: Planning Dept. needs to appear for presentation on 10/16/06 docket…
9. PCR-54-06 - A Resolution to the General Assembly regarding the City Buildings Bond $12,000,000. (Councilwoman Stenhouse)
Description: Funds will be spent on approximately 30 buildings to upgrade systems to comply with the new fire safety codes and perform needed repairs. Some of the major repairs needed would be in the bell tower at City Hall, Carpeting & Office renovations at City Hall Annex and needed mechanical upgrades at the pool, the ice rinks and Pilgrim Senior Center.
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 5/8/06
10. PCR-55-06 - A Resolution to the General Assembly regarding House Bill - Bind ing Arbitration. (Councilmen Lee, Merolla, Solomon, Torres)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Hold till 5/8/06
11. PCR-56-06 - A Resolution supporting US Senate Bill 1479 & House Bill 3427 concerning Lyme and Tick Born Illnesses.
(Councilman Merolla)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Hold till 5/8/06
Unfinished Business - continued
12. PCR-57-06 - A Resolution regarding the Mill Cove State Grant.
(Councilman Merolla, Councilman DelGiudice, Councilman Solomon)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Hold till 5/8/06
13. PCR-59-06 - A Resolution relative to Firefighters Contract Ratification Hearing
to take place on April 24, 2006 Council Meeting.
(Councilman Solomon)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 5/8/06
B. Action
New Petition For Referral and Advertising
1. PCO-20-06 - An Ordinance relative to amending the zoning ordinance of the City of Warwick, Old Forge Properties, LLC, petitioner.
(Councilman Merolla)
P.H. 5/15/06
Referred Business
1. PCO-15-06 - An Ordinance relative to Order of Abandonment of a portion of Sea View Drive. (Councilwoman Travis)
First Passage
Public Hearing
A. Committee Report (L.U.) Recommend P.H.
B. Action Open P.H.
Moved by: Travis
Seconded by: Stenhouse
Vote: 8 VV
Speaking For: Fred Costello, Esq.
William White
Speaking Against: None
Motion to Close P.H. Travis Seconded by: Stenhouse
Vote: 8VV
Moved by: Travis Seconded by: Stenhouse, DelGiudice
Vote: 8 yes
First Passage
Unanimous Consent
For
April 24, 2006
None
Motion to Adjourn: Travis Seconded by: Stenhouse, DelGiudice
Vote: 8 VV Time: 7:35 p.m.
Attest:
City Clerk