The City of Warwick
Docket of the City Council
Regular Public Hearing Meeting
For
October 15, 2007
@
Council Chambers
Warwick City Hall
3275 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886
@ 7:00 P.M.
Joseph J. Solomon, President Presiding
Roll Call Time: 7:05 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
Executive Communications
1. General Communications -
Solomon – R-07-67 – Letter received from Sewer Authority is sufficient that compliance has been made. Authorization always existed in O-66-2. Letter from Council presented to Clerk.
Solomon – Article in Projo misrepresented Tim as to his vote on PCR-187-07.
Cushman – Tour of Sewer Authority at 4:00 p.m. tomorrow, all are welcome.
2. Consent calendar:
BIDS: PCR-205-07 – Resolution Relative To Bids. (Councilman Donovan)
A. Committee Report (Finance) Favorable – Donovan
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Donovan
Seconded by: Cushman
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted – R-07-158
PCR-206-07 – Bid # 2008-36
Action: Favorable
Moved by: Donovan
Seconded by: Cushman, Place
Vote: 7 yes, 2 no (Solomon, Merolla)
Adopted – R-07-159
PCR-207-07 – Bid # 2008-142
Action: Favorable
Moved by: Donovan
Seconded by: Cushman
Vote: 0 yes, 8 no, 1 abstain (Merolla)
Denied
PCR-208-07 – Bid # 2008-119
Action: Favorable
Moved by: Donovan
Seconded by: Cushman
Vote: 8 yes, 1 abstain (Merolla)
Adopted – R-07-160
Unfinished Business
1. PCO-20A-07 -An Ordinance relative to Refunding Bonds. (Council President Solomon on behalf of the Mayor)
First Passage
Description: The issuance of the Refunding Bonds will result in a financial benefit to the City of Warwick.
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 11/14/07
2. PCO-24-07 - An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinance regarding Trash Collection - Mattress Disposal.
(Council President on behalf of Mayor)
First Passage
Description: $15.00 Disposal Fee per mattress
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Hold till 11/14/07
3. PCO-33-07 - An Ordinance amending the Animal Shelter Fees.
(Council Pres. Solomon on behalf of the Mayor)
First Passage
Description: Increase fees at the Animal Shelter.
A. Committee Report (Finance) Favorable – Donovan
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Merolla
Seconded by: Donovan
Vote: 9 yes
First Passage
4. PCO-45-07 - An Ordinance relative to the installation of no parking signs on Draper Avenue at Green & Gorton Jr. High School.
(Councilman DelGiudice, Councilwoman Travis)
First Passage
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Favorable – Merolla
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: DelGiudice
Seconded by: Merolla, Travis
Vote:
Move to amend: DelGiudice
Seconded by: Merolla, Travis
Vote: 9 yes
Move as amended: DelGiudice
Seconded by: Place, 28, 26, Cushman, Merolla
Vote: 9 yes
First Passage, as amended
Unfinished Business Continued
5. 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.) To Withdraw – Merolla
B. Action To Withdraw
Moved by: Cushman
Seconded by: Travis, Merolla, Place
Vote: 9 yes
Withdrawn
6. PCR-171-07 - A Resolution relative to the sale of City Owned Property on
Assessor’s Plat 361, Lot 564.
(Councilman Merolla)
Description: Plat 361, Lot 564, interested party: Mr. & Mrs. Michael Moulton
A. Committee Report (PP) Hold till 11/19/07
7. PCR-193-07 -Resolution Relative to Street Lights (Councilwoman Taylor)
A. Committee Report (Public Safety) None
8. PCR-194-07 - Resolution Relative to Claims. (Councilwoman Taylor)
A. Committee Report (Public Safety) None
9. PCR-202-07 - A Resolution relative to the installation of a stop sign at the
corner of Calcott & Church Avenue. (Councilwoman Taylor)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (P.S.) Hold till 11/14/07
New Petition For Referral and Advertising
1. PCO-44-07 - An Ordinance relative to amending the Zoning Ordinance,
Louis and Joan Roy, Petitioners. (Councilman Gallucci)
P.H. 11/19/07
Continuation of Public Hearing from September 17, 2007
1. PCR-187-07 - Resolution relative to Ratification of Crossing Guards Contract.
(Council Pres. Solomon on behalf of Mayor)
Description: Consummation of the tentative agreement for the crossing guards.
A. Committee Report (Finance) To Floor for discussion – Donovan
B. Action Open P.H.
Moved by: Merolla
Seconded by: Cushman
Vote: 9 VV
PCR-187-07 continued
Speaking For: Michael Malloy
Almas Kalagian
Lucille Mota Costa
Maureen Callahan
Roger Durand
Speaking Against: None
Motion to Close P.H. Seconded by:
Vote:
Moved by: Seconded by:
Vote:
Public Hearing to be held at the second meeting in November
Moved by: Merolla
Seconded by: Cushman, Place, Taylor, Gallucci
Vote: 9 VV
Continued till 11/19/07
Referred Business
1. PCO-38-07 – An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Warwick, Airport Road, LLC, Petitioner. (Councilwoman Taylor)
First Passage
Public Hearing
A. Committee Report: Land Use Recommend P.H. – Merolla
B. Action Open P.H.
Moved by: Taylor
Seconded by: Place
Vote: 9 VV
Speaking For:
Speaking Against:
Motion to Close: P.H. Seconded by:
Vote:
Moved by: Seconded by:
Vote:
Motion to hold till 11/19/07
Moved by: Merolla
Seconded by: Taylor, Place, Gallucci
Vote: 9 VV
Note: Abutters to be re-noticed by petitioner – Petitioner notified on 10/16/07.
Hold till 11/19/07
2. PCO-40-07 – An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Warwick, Alliance Energy Corp. Petitioner.
First Passage
Public Hearing
A. Committee Report (PP) Recommend P.H. – Merolla
B. Action Open P.H.
Moved by: Taylor
Seconded by: Travis, Gallucci, Merolla
Vote: 9 VV
Mr. Pimental Report petition exhibit #1
Mr. Lombardo Resume Petition exhibit # 2
Speaking For: Joseph Shekarchi, Esq. Atty for Alliance Energy
Max Smith – Bohler Engineering
Moved as expert: Merolla
Seconded by: Cushman, Place, Gallucci
Vote: 9 VV
Edward Pimentel – Land Use and Zoning Expert
Moved as expert: Merolla
Seconded by: Cushman, Place
Vote: 9 VV
Joseph Lombardo – AICP
Move as expert: Merolla
Seconded by: Cushman, Place
Vote: 9 VV
Bob DeGregorio – Real Estate Expert
Move as expert: Merolla
Seconded by: Travis
Vote: 9 VV
John Revens, Esq. – Atty for Covia Enterprises
Maureen Callahan
Speaking Against: None
Motion to Close P.H. Taylor Seconded by: Travis
Vote: 9 VV
Moved by: To reopen P.H. – Merolla Seconded by: Taylor
Vote: 9 VV
Continued to 11/19/07
Motion to Recess: Merolla
Seconded by: Cushman
Vote: 9 VV
9:40 – 9:48 p.m.
Motion to Adjourn: Merolla Seconded by: Cushman
Vote: 9 VV Time: 9:50 p.m.
Attest: Marie T. Ahlert
City Clerk