The City Of Warwick
Docket of the City Council
Regular Business Meeting
FOR
February 12, 2007
@ 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL
3275 POST ROAD
WARWICK, RI02886
Joseph J. Solomon, President Presiding
Roll Call Time: 7:00 p.m.
ROBERT A. CUSHMAN, BRUCE S. PLACE, HELEN S. TAYLOR, JOSEPH J. SOLOMON, JOHN DELGIUDICE, DONNA M. TRAVIS, CHARLES J. DONOVAN, JR., RAYMOND E. GALLUCCI, STEVE MEROLLA
Salute To The Flag: Ward: Taylor
Move to recess: Merolla
Seconded by: DelGiudice, Taylor, Place
Vote: 9 VV
7:05 - 9:15 p.m.
Executive Communications
1. General Communications – Tax Collector, Ken Mallette and CLT will appear before the Council to discuss formation regarding the Revaluation.
3/19/07 - Held till one of the meetings in March
Acceptance of minutes from council meetings held on:
January 8, 2006 January 17, 2006
Moved by: DelGiudice Moved by: DelGiudice
Seconded by: Place, Taylor Seconded by: Place, Taylor, Travis
Vote: 9 Vv Vote: 9VV
2. Consent calendar:
A. PCR-23-07 - Resolution Relative To Bids. (Councilman Donovan)
A. Committee Report (Finance) Favorable
B. Action: Favorable
Moved by: Donovan
Seconded by: Cushman
Adopted - R-07-17
PCR-47-07 - Bid 2007-224
A. Committee Report (Finance) To Floor for Discussion
Action: To Floor
Moved by: Donovan
Seconded by: Cushman, Place, DelGiudice
$16600.00 only
Move to amend: Solomon
Seconded by: Donovan, Merolla, Cushman, Place
Vote: 9 yes
Move as amended: Donovan
Seconded by: Cushman, Place
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted, as amended - R-07-19
PCR-48-07 - Bid 2007-236
Committee Report (Finance) To Floor for discussion
Action: to Floor
Moved by: Donovan
Seconded by: Cushman, 6, 9, 8, 2, 5, 3
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted - R-07-20
B. PCR-24 -07 - Resolution Relative To Traffic Studies. (Councilwoman Taylor)
A. Committee Report (Public Safety) Favorable
B. Action: Favorable
Moved by: Taylor
Seconded by: Donovan
Adopted
C. PCR-25-07 - Resolution Relative To Street Lights (Councilwoman Taylor)
A. Committee Report (Public Safety) Hold till 2/21/07
D. PCR-26-07 - Resolution Relative To Claims. (Councilwoman Taylor)
A. Committee Report (Public Safety) Favorable
B. Action: Favorable
Moved by: Donovan
Seconded by: Cushman
Adopted - R-07-21
E. PCR-27-07 - Resolution Relative To Tax Abatements. (Councilman Donovan)
A. Committee Report (Finance) Favorable
B. Action: Favorable
Moved by: Donovan
Seconded by: Cushman
Adopted - R-07-22
F. PCR-28-07 Omnibus Resolution Of Congratulations And Condolences.
(Councilman Merolla)
A. Committee Report (Community Affairs) Favorable
B. Action: Favorable
Moved By: Merolla
Seconded by: Gallucci
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted - R-07-23
3. Announcement Of Appointments -
Building Code Board of Appeals
Donald Tillman - Ward 9
681 Major Potter Road
Warwick, RI 02818
(Re-appt) Term to expire: 1/1/12
Anthony Bucci
373 Blue Ridge Road
Warwick, RI 02818 Term to expire: 1/1/12
(Re-appt)
Personnel Hearing Board
Janet Russell - Ward 1
157 Country Club Drive
Warwick, RI 02888
(Re-appt) Term to expire: 1/1/13
Warwick Harbor Management Commission
Steven Insana - Ward 5
46 Waldo Road
Warwick, RI 02889
(Vice-Robert Connors) Term to expire: 12/1/09
4. Appointments Requiring Confirmation -
Board of Assessment of Review
Raymond Gallogly - Ward 2
31 Bourbon Place
Warwick, RI 02888
(Re-appt) Term to expire: 1/1/10
A. Committee Report (Appointments) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Place
Seconded by: DelGiudice, Taylor
Vote: 9 yes
Accepted
Minimum Housing Board of Review
Kathleen A. Feeney - Ward 6 (Minority)
14 Ingersoll Avenue
Warwick, RI 02886
(Vice - William Coty) Term to expire: 1/1/12
A. Committee Report (Appointments) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Travis
Seconded by: DelGiudice, Place, Taylor
Vote: 9 yes
Accepted
Sewer Authority
Fred Sullivan - Ward 2 (Minority)
285 Sergeant Street
Warwick, RI 02888
(Re-appt) Term to expire: 1/1/2012
A. Committee Report (Appointments) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Place
Seconded by: Taylor, DelGiudice, Merolla, Gallucci, Travis
Vote: 9 yes
Accepted
Sewer Authority
Aaron Guckian - Ward 1
400 Narragansett Parkway, WC-1
Warwick, RI 02888
(Vice - Anthony D’Antuono) Term to expire:
A. Committee Report (Appointments) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Cushman
Seconded by: Taylor, DelGiudice
Vote: 5 yes, 4 no (Solomon, Donovan, Merolla, Taylor)
Accepted
Wildlife and Conservation Commission
Stephen Lamarre- Ward 8
229 Vancouver Avenue
Warwick, RI 02886
(Re-appt) Term to expire: 1/1/10
A. Committee Report (Appointments) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Gallucci
Seconded by: Travis
Vote: 9 yes
Accepted
Philip Virgadamo - Ward 1
209 Squantum Drive
Warwick, RI 02888
(Re-appt) Term to expire: 1/1/10
A. Committee Report (Appointments) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Cushman
Seconded by: Place
Vote: 9 yes
Accepted
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 (Finance) Hold till 3/12/07
2. PCO-50-05 - An Ordinance relative to Minimum Housing and Code Enforcement
(Councilwoman Travis, Councilwoman Stenhouse, Councilman Lee)
First Passage
Description: Raise fines to appropriate levels and rigidly fine people and set as a deterrent.
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 5/14/07
3 PCO-21-06 - An Ordinance relative to pension reform - Creditable Service Clari- fication. (Councilman Gallucci)
First Passage
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 4/9/07
4. PCO-51-06 - An Ordinance relative to the installation of a No Parking This Side
on Corona Street. (Councilman Gallucci)
First Passage
Description: A No Parking This Side sign is needed on Corona Street.
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Gallucci
Seconded by: Travis
Vote: 9 yes
First Passage
5. PCO-1-07 - An Ordinance relative to nuisances affecting public health.
(Councilman Gallucci)
First Passage
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Hold till 3/12/07
6. PCR-118-06 - A Resolution relative to City Owned Property Lease at Plat 375, Lot 549.
(Councilwoman Travis)
Description: An offer to lease approximately 9866 sq. ft of property located on plat 375,
Lot 549.
A. Committee Report (P.P.) To Withdraw
B. Action To Withdraw
Moved by: Travis
Seconded by: DelGiudice
Vote: 9 yes
Withdrawn
Unfinished Business Continued
7. PCR-206-06 - A Resolution relative to the funding for the installation of a
playground at Lippit School. (Councilman Donovan)
Description: $10,000 dollars is needed for a playground at Lippit School.
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 3/12/07
8. PCR-207-06 - A Resolution relative to the installation of a stop sign at the inter- section of Reed and Miner. (Councilman Gallucci)
Description: A stop sign is needed at the intersection of Reed and Miner.
A. Committee Report (P.S.) To Withdraw
B. Action To Withdraw
Moved by: Gallucci
Seconded by: Travis
Vote: 9 yes
Withdrawn
9. PCR-209-06 - A Resolution relative to Coastal Management Resources Council regarding a Right of Way at the end of Overlook Drive.
(Councilman Merolla)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Public Properties) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Merolla
Seconded by: DelGiudice
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted - R-07-24
10. PCR-9-07 - A Resolution to the Federal Delegation requesting additional
resources seeking more affordable housing for the elderly.
(Councilman Solomon)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Hold till 3/12/07
11. PCR-10-07 - A Resolution relative to instructing the National Grid to install a
pole on Woodbine Street. (Councilwoman Travis)
Description: National Grid seeks permission to install a pole on Woodbine Street.
A. Committee Report (P.S.) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Travis
Seconded by: DelGiudice
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted - R-07-25
Unfinished Business Continued
12. PCR-11-07 - A Resolution relative to RIAC Regarding the air quality monitoring station to be built January 1st. (Councilman Merolla)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Hold till 3/12/07
13. PCR-13-07 - A Resolution accepting a land donation on Plat 362, Lot 300 from the Estate of Madeline Diaz located on Early Avenue.
(Councilman Merolla & Councilwoman Taylor)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (L.U.) Hold till 3/12/07
14. PCR-14-07 - A Resolution relative to tax sale property located on Plat 203, Lot 125, Overlook Drive. (Councilman Merolla)
A. Committee Report (P.P.) Hold till 3/12/07
15. PCR-15-07 - A Resolution relative to tax sale property located on Plat 335, Lot 149, Lippitt Avenue. (Councilman DelGiudice)
A. Committee Report (P.P.) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: DelGiudice
Seconded by: Merolla, Travis
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted - R-07-26
16. PCR-16-07 - A Resolution relative to tax sale property located on Plat 332, Lot
319, Ardway Avenue. (Councilman Solomon)
A. Committee Report (P.P.) Hold till 3/12/07
New Business
1. PCR-29 -07 - Resolution Establishing a Student Government Internship
Program. (Councilman Cushman)
Description: School Committee Members, Superintendent, Director of Education, The Mayor and the City Council will establish a student governmental internship program.
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Cushman
Seconded by: Merolla, DelGiudice, Place
Vote:
The Concept of / participate in discussions / delete participate in said program
Move to amend: Cushman
Seconded by: Merolla, Place, Taylor
Vote: 9 yes
New Business, continued
PCR-29-07 - continued
Move as amended: Cushman
Seconded by: Merolla, DelGiudice, Taylor, Place
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted as amended - R-07-27
2. PCR-30 -07 - A Resolution relative to permitting Public Comment at
Warwick City Council Meetings. (Councilman Cushman)
Description: An amendment to the Council Rules will permit a limited amount of time at the first City Council Regular scheduled monthly meeting for any individual to comment on any issues other than those being addressed at committee meetings or through Ordinance or Resolution, provided they sign up for public commend prior to the meeting.
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Cushman
Seconded by: Merolla
Vote:
Solomon - Suggests - 2nd meeting limit frequency sunset provision
Hold one week - Cushman
Seconded by: Merolla
Vote: 9 VV
Hold till 2/21/07
3. PCR-31 -07 - A Resolution relative to the implementation of a Municipal Job Freeze. (Councilman Cushman)
Description: This resolution will request that the administration provide the City Council information pertaining to all open positions in the city along with other information relevant to each position such as department, job description, salary and benefit structure and any other pertinent information. The administration will also provide the effect in terms of public safety and city services of a job freeze on said positions until the end of the current fiscal year and the amount of savings in dollars related to such job freeze.
A. Committee Report (Finance) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Cushman
Seconded by: Taylor
Vote:
½ day per week furloughs 10 weeks to be studied
Move to amend: Cushman
Seconded by: Taylor, Place, Donovan
Vote: 9 yes
Move as amended: Cushman
Seconded by: Taylor, Place, Donovan
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted, as amended - R-07-28
New Business, continued
4. PCR-32-07 - A Resolution relative to Citywide Healthcare Services Resolution.
(Councilman Cushman)
Description: The City of Warwick will explore ways to better manage the cost of healthcare while ensuring comparable coverage for all employees and retirees.
A. Committee Report (P.S.) Hold till 3/12/07
5. PCR-33-07 - A Resolution requesting the creation of a new Charter Commission.
(Councilwoman Taylor)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Hold till 3/12/07
6. PCR-34-07 - A Resolution requesting the Building Department to appear before the Council. (Councilwoman Taylor)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Taylor
Seconded by: Cushman
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted - R-07-18
7. PCR-35-07 - A Resolution requesting RIDOT to change the traffic light at the corner of West Shore Road and Sandy Lane to a flashing light.
(Councilman DelGiudice)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Hold till 2/21/07
8. PCR-36-07 - A Resolution relative to the Dorothy Mayor Park in Apponaug.
(Councilman Donovan)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (P.P.) Hold till 4/9/07
9. PCR-37-07 - A Resolution to the Planning Department regarding a time table for an update on the Comprehensive Plan. (Councilman Merolla)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Merolla
Seconded by: Cushman, DelGiudice, Taylor
Vote:
4/9/07
New Business, continued
Move to amend: Merolla
Seconded by: Cushman, Taylor, Place
PCR-37-07 - continued
Vote: 9 VV
Move as amended: Merolla
Seconded by: Cushman
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted, as amended - R-07-29
10. PCR-38-07 - A Resolution relative to an update on State Airport Guide Plan.
(Councilman Merolla)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (P.S.) Hold till 3/12/07
11. PCR-39-07 - A Resolution congratulating Colonel Steven M. Pare, Superinten dent of the Rhode Island State Police, on his law enforcement
career and his retirement. (Council President Solomon)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Merolla
Seconded by: Cushman
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted - R-07-30
12. PCR-40-07 - A Resolution to the state DOT requesting a street light in front of 1766 Elmwood Avenue. (Councilman Place)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Place
Seconded by: DelGiudice, Cushman, Travis
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted - R-07-31
13. PCR-41-07 - A Resolution relative to a land donation from the Millcove
Conservancy to the Land Trust for Open Space. (Councilwoman Taylor)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (L.U.) Hold till 3/12/07
New Business, continued
14. PCR-42-07 - A Resolution requesting that Sgt. Russo and Frank Silva from the Sewer Authority appear before the Council. (Councilwoman
Taylor)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Taylor
Seconded by: DelGiudice, Cushman
Vote:
3/12/07
Move to amend: Taylor
Seconded by: DelGiudice, Cushman
Vote: 9 yes
Move as amended: Taylor
Seconded by: Cushman, DelGiudice
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted, as amended - R-07-32
15. PCR-43-07 - A Resolution relative to the City’s MIS Department and the
possibility of cost savings measures. (Councilman Donovan, Councilman Cushman, & Councilman Place)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 2/21/07
16. PCR-44-07 - A Resolution relative to the installation of a stop sign on Mia Court at the intersection of Spooner Avenue. (Councilman Gallucci)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (P.S.) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by; Gallucci
Seconded by: Travis, Merolla
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted - R-07-33
17. PCR-45-07 - A Resolution relative to the installation of a stop sign on Sturbridge at the corner of Cowesett Road. (Councilman Merolla)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (P.S.) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Merolla
Seconded by: Cushman
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted - R-07-34
Unanimous Consent
1. PCR-46-07 - Resolution relative to the contract with the crossing guards.
(Councilman Cushman)
Description: Notify Union to exercise duration of agreement options.
Action DelGiudice - Objects
Attest: Marie T. Bennett
City Clerk