The City of Warwick
Docket of the City Council
Regular Public Hearing Meeting
For
May 19, 2008
@
Council Chambers
Warwick City Hall
3275 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886
@ 7:00 P.M.
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 - Travis
Executive Communications
1. General Communications -
Council Pres. Solomon – Budget Hearing Dates – 5/29/08 @ 7:00 p.m., 5/31/08 @ 10:00 a.m., 6/2/08 @ 7:00 p.m.,6/3/08 @ 7:00 p.m., 6/7/08 @ 10:00 a.m.
Council Pres. Solomon – Kent County Water Authority Motion to intervene by 5/23/08.
Council Pres. Solomon – Welcome Mayor Avedisian
Council Pres. Solomon – Welcome Councilman Bruce Place back after major surgery. Admire your dedication.
Council Pres. Solomon – Welcome Representative Frank Ferri.
Councilwoman Travis – 5/26/08 – Memorial Day Parade Council welcome 9:00 a.m.
2. Consent calendar:
BIDS: PCR- 93-08 – 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-08-72
Unfinished Business
1. PCO-3-08 – An Ordinance relative to the Abandonment of a portion of June Avenue, Robert and Cynthia Henninger, Petitioners. (Council Pres. Solomon)
Second Passage, as amended
A. Committee Report (Land Use) Favorable – Merolla
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Merolla
Seconded by: Donovan, Place
Vote: 9 yes
Second Passage, as amended – 0-08-14
Unfinished Business Continued
2. PCO-5-08 – An Ordinance relative to requesting the Police to impose fines for “No Smoking” in the schools or in Public Buildings by underage youths. (Councilwoman Travis)
Second Passage, continued
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Favorable – Merolla
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Travis
Seconded by: Merolla, Donovan, DelGiudice, Taylor, Place, Cushman
Vote:
Moved to amend: Travis
Seconded by: Donovan, Gallucci
Vote: 9 yes
Move as amended: Travis
Seconded by: DelGiudice
Vote: 9 yes
First Passage, as amended
3. PCR-75-08 – A Resolution relative to Bid # 2008-155.
Description: The City of Warwick and Warwick Public Schools Joint purchasing for a Medical Plan Administrator.
A. Committee Report ( Finance) Favorable – Donovan
B. Action: Favorable
Moved by: Donovan
Seconded by Cushman
Vote:
Move to allow public to speak – Cushman
Seconded by: Donovan
Vote: 9 VV
Speakers: Mayor Avedisian
Oscar Shelton
Ernie Zmyslinski
Robert Calise – Cornerstone
Joe Cardillo – Cornerstone
Bob Dooley – W.B. Community Health
Motion to reject all bids (RIGL 45-55-10) : Merolla
Seconded by: DelGiudice, Gallucci, Taylor
Vote: 8 yes, 1 no (Cushman)
Rejected
Unfinished Business Continued
4. PCR-76-08 – A Resolution relative to Bid # 2009-1.
Description: Stop Loss Insurance.
A. Committee Report (Finance) To Floor for Discussion
B. Action: Reject all bids
Moved by: Merolla
Seconded by: DelGiudice, Taylor, Gallucci
Vote: 8 yes, 1 no (Cushman)
Rejected
5. PCR-87-08 - A Resolution Adopting the Budget and Setting the Tax Rate of the City of Warwick for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2009. (Councilman Donovan/Council
President Solomon on behalf of the Mayor)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 5/29/08
6. PCR-88-08 - A Resolution relative to Transfers, Supplemental and Emergency Appropriations. (Councilman Donovan / Council Pres. Solomon on behalf of the Mayor)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 5/29/08
Referred Business
1. PCO-4-08 - An Ordinance relative to the Abandonment of a portion of Girard
Avenue, Joni Auto Rentals, Inc., Petitioner. (Councilwoman Taylor)
First Passage
Public Hearing Continuation
A. Committee Report (Land Use) Recommend P.H. – Merolla
B. Action Re – Open P.H.
Moved by: Merolla
Seconded by: Place, Taylor
Vote:
Speaking For: Maryann Pezzulo, Esq.
Tom Celona – Pres. Joni Inc.
Kevin Dillon – CEO RIAC
John Messinger – Surveyor
Move as expert: Merolla
Seconded by: DelGiudice
Vote: 9 VV
Speaking Against:
Motion to close PH: Taylor
Seconded by: Merolla
Vote: 9 VV
Moved by: Favorable – Taylor
Seconded by: Merolla, Donovan, Travis
Vote: 9 yes
First Passage
Unanimous Consent
For
May 19, 2008
None
Motion to Adjourn: Merolla
Seconded by: Donovan
Vote: 9 VV
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Attest: Marie T. Bennett
City Clerk