REGULAR MEETING of the Town Council held on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at 7:00 o’clock P.M. in the Council Chamber, Town Building, 105 Harrisville Main Street, Harrisville, for and within the Town of Burrillville.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Louis Bleiweis, Edward F. Bonczek, William E. Gonyea and Ronald E. Faford.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilors Edward F. Bonczek and Louis Bleiweis were excused due to a prior commitment.
1. Council President Wallace F. Lees led those present in pledging allegiance to the flag.
2. VOTED to accept the minutes of the meetings held October 13, 2004 and dispense with the reading of said minutes.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. Seconded by Councilor William E. Gonyea. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea. Councilor Louis Bleiweis and Edward F. Bonczek were excused.
Note: Council President Wallace F. Lees indicated that item #04-206 would be addressed at this point on the agenda.
6. Special Business:
04-306 VOTED to receive and open the Burrillville Planning Board recommendation to accept the industrial roadway within Commerce Park being referred to as Daniele Drive; and to formally name the roadway “Daniele Drive”.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor William E. Gonyea. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea. Councilor Louis Bleiweis and Edward F. Bonczek were excused.
Discussion: Michael C. Wood, Town Manager introduced Stefano Dukcevich and Michael Abood of Daniele Proscuitto, and recognized Vlado Dukcevich who was unable to attend due to illness. Mr. Wood presented a representational “Daniele Drive” street sign to Mr. Dukcevich, who commented briefly on the collaboration between Daniele Proscuitto and the Town which would culminate in the acceptance of Daniele Drive. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn added commendations to Town Manager Michael C. Wood, Town Solicitor Walter J. Kane and Director of Planning & Economic Development Thomas J. Kravitz for their efforts on this project.
VOTED to accept the industrial roadway within Commerce Park being referred to as Daniele Drive; and to formally name the roadway “Daniele Drive”.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Ronald E. Faford. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea. Councilor Louis Bleiweis and Edward F. Bonczek were excused.
3. Public Comment:
Roger Bourbonniere, President of the Downtown Pascoag Neighborhood Association (DPNA), thanked the Town Council for support on the Pascoag revitalization project. Mr. Bourbonniere announced that the DPNA and the Garden Club would be sponsoring a Twelfth Night Support the Troops program, which he briefly described.
Newt Stevens thanked the Town Council and Town Officials for their hard work in supporting the Town. Mr. Stevens spoke briefly about the mood of the current election, his love of the community and his gratitude to elected officials.
David Rossi commented that the code of ordinance should be made available to the public. Mr. Rossi objected to the late publication of the code on the Town’s website.
4. General Good and Welfare of the Town of Burrillville.
Councilor Jacqueline Zahn congratulated Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, on his 50th birthday.
Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, congratulated Council President and Mrs. Wallace F. Lees on their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
5. Petitions: None
7. Unfinished Business:
04-287 VOTED to receive and open the correspondence from Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, regarding the request from James Daniels, Site Manager, Clarkin Property Management Company, Agent for Maplehill Mobile Home Park for help in construction of a retaining wall on Cooper Hill Road.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. Seconded by Councilor William E. Gonyea. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea. Councilor Louis Bleiweis and Edward F. Bonczek were excused.
Discussion: Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, asked that the item be continued to the regular meeting scheduled for November 10, 2004, so that he could more fully report on the matter.
VOTED to continue to November 10, 2004.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. Seconded by Councilor William E. Gonyea. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea. Councilor Louis Bleiweis and Edward F. Bonczek were excused.
8. New Business:
04-307 VOTED to receive and open the correspondence from Colonel Bernard E. Gannon, Chief of Police, regarding the possibility of sharing a portion of the police substation on Pascoag Main Street with a recruiter from the Rhode Island Army National Guard.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea. Councilor Louis Bleiweis and Edward F. Bonczek were excused.
Discussion: Councilor William A. Andrews suggested that the proposal would provide a daily presence at the substation. Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, supported the use of the building, agreed that the proposal would provide activity, as well as supporting the National Guard. There was a brief discussion that there would be no increased expense involved. Council President Wallace F. Lees indicated that the property owner supported the proposal.
VOTED to grant the request.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Ronald E. Faford. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea. Councilor Louis Bleiweis and Edward F. Bonczek were excused.
04-308 VOTED to receive and open the correspondence from Thomas J. Kravitz, Director of Planning & Economic Development, requesting support of a Community Economic Growth Fund Application in the amount of $10,000 for the continuation of the revitalization of 96 Pascoag Main Street.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor William E. Gonyea. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea. Councilor Louis Bleiweis and Edward F. Bonczek were excused.
Discussion: Thomas J. Kravitz, Director of Planning & Economic Development, explained that the funds being requested would be for the continuation of the revitalization of 96 Pascoag Main Street. Mr. Kravitz discussed the plan to remove the stairwell between 96 and 98 Pascoag Main Street, which he said would entail facilitating a property conveyance from Northwest Health Center to the Mad Dog Saloon. The $10,000 grant would be used for surveying and appraisal services to carry out the transfer. Mr. Kravitz indicated that the surveying and appraisal might be done for less than $10,000, with the balance to be returned to the project.
VOTED to grant support of a Community Economic Growth Fund Application in the amount of $10,000 for the continuation of the revitalization of 96 Pascoag Main Street.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. Seconded by Councilor William E. Gonyea. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea. Councilor Louis Bleiweis and Edward F. Bonczek were excused.
04-309 VOTED to support the planning department’s application, via resolution, to the Federal Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $200,000 to be applied to remedial environmental activities associated with AP 160, Lot 80.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea. Councilor Louis Bleiweis and Edward F. Bonczek were excused.
9. Town Clerk/Communication:
04-310 VOTED to receive and file a copy of the warranty deed from Raymond P. Fontaine and Timothy O’Hara to the Town of Burrillville recording in the land evidence records of the Town of Burrillville, Book 366, Page 194.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. Seconded by Councilor William E. Gonyea. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea. Councilor Louis Bleiweis and Edward F. Bonczek were excused.
04-311 VOTED to grant the scheduling of a special meeting to consider annual license renewals on Monday, November 22, 2004 at 10:00 a.m.; and to cancel the regular meetings scheduled for November 24, 2004 and December 22, 2004.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. Seconded by Councilor William E. Gonyea. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea. Councilor Louis Bleiweis and Edward F. Bonczek were excused.
04-312 VOTED to support the Town of Jamestown resolution opposing any expansion to the KeySpan LNG facility located at the Fields Point section of Providence, RI.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor William E. Gonyea. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea. Councilor Louis Bleiweis and Edward F. Bonczek were excused.
10. VOTED to receive the following reports:
1. Town Treasurer: September 2004
2. Burrillville Sewer Commission: Meeting of September 14, 2004
3. Tax Collector: September 2004
4. Department of Public Works: September 2004
5. Chief of Police: September 2004
6. Office of Building Official: August & September 2004
7. Animal Control Officer: September 2004
8. Burrillville Housing Authority: Meeting of September 8, 2004
9. Planning Board: Meeting of September 13, 2004
10. Zoning Board of Review: No report
11. Town Planner: No report
12. Parks and Recreation Department: September & October 2004
13. Information Systems Department: October 2004
14. Burrillville Conservation Commission: No Report
15. Juvenile Hearing Board: No report
16. Ordinance Subcommittee: Meeting of August 18, 2004
17. Redevelopment Agency: No report
18. Route 102 Study Commission: No report
19. BOSAP: Consultant Report September 2004, Meeting of September 22, 2004, Coordinator’s Report October 2004
20. Personnel Board: Meeting of August 16, 2004
21. Screening Subcommittee: No report
22. Downtown Pascoag and Neighborhood Association: No report
23. Budget Board: No report
Motion by Councilor William E. Gonyea. Seconded by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea. Councilor Louis Bleiweis and Edward F. Bonczek were excused.
11. Additional New Business:
04-313 VOTED to grant the request for Executive Session from Town Manager Michael C. Wood pursuant to Rhode Island Open Meeting Law [§42-46-5 (a)(2)] for discussions pertaining to IBPO collective bargaining.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor William E. Gonyea. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea. Councilor Louis Bleiweis and Edward F. Bonczek were excused.
The Council returned to open session at 7:44 p.m.
Councilor Jacqueline Zahn announced that no votes had been taken.
VOTED to seal the minutes of the executive session.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. Seconded by Councilor William E. Gonyea. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea. Councilor Louis Bleiweis and Edward F. Bonczek were excused.
VOTED to adjourn at 7:44 p.m.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. Seconded by Councilor William A. Andrews. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea. Councilor Louis Bleiweis and Edward F. Bonczek were excused.
The meeting was taped. The tape is on file with the minutes.
Louise R. Phaneuf, Town Clerk
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