May 19, 2003 - City Council Meeting
City of Central Falls
City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
MONDAY
May, 19, 2003
7:30 p.m.
A meeting of the Central Falls City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers at 8:14 p.m.
1. Roll Call
Councilman Noury
Councilman Patino
Councilman Leger
Quorum present.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Council President Pro-Tempore Jason Leger presided and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Minutes
Regular Meeting-April 14, 2003
Special Meeting-April 25, 2003
Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Noury. All Agreed. So Voted.
4. Petition
Narragansett Electric & Verizon –permission to erect & maintain poles and wires Fales Street.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Noury. All Agreed.
So Voted.
5. Correspondences
1. Town of Hopkinton: Resolution in support of amending the State Constitution to provide separation of powers.
2. Town of Coventry: Resolution supporting a unified facility to be used by all police agencies for proper weapons training.
3. Town of North Kingstown: Resolution in support of amending the State Constitution to provide separation of powers.
4. Town of Smithfield: Resolution in support of amending the State Constitution to provide separation of powers and Resolution in opposing casinos in Rhode Island.
Motion to accept collectively and place on file items 1-4 was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Noury. All Agreed. So Voted.
5. Chief Rene R. Coutu: Regarding Mufflers Unlimited-Fire Inspection Report and conditions found at 763 High St.
Motion to accept and place on file was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.
Councilman Noury motioned that Chief Coutu and George Dumont be requested to appear at the next meeting and that Mr. Solis be summoned to appear at the June 9th meeting. Motion seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.
6. Fire Deficiencies
1. Eugene T. Lefebvre Post-416 Huny St.
2. Fierlet-Korzen Post #79-44 Central St.
3. El Paisa Restaurant-598 Dexter St.
4. Orisonte Lounge-684 Dexter St.
5. Somewhere Else-22 Earle St.
6. Splash Bar-548 Lonsdale Ave.
Motion to place on file was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Noury.
All Agreed. So Voted.
7. City Officers Reports
1. Municipal Court-April 2003
2. Police Report-April 2003
3. Fire Department-Ending 4/30/03
4. Public Works-April 2003
5. Recreation Department-April 2003
6. City Clerk-April 2003
7. Personnel Department-April 2003
Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.
8. Mayor’s Comments
Mayor Matthews commented on the Budget Ordinance and stated that they are being presented for introduction at this time. He said that the expenses proposed in this budget is $216,000 less and that there will be no tax increase. He stated that all the ordinances will be ready by the end of the week. He said that the April finance report will also be ready by the end of the week.
The Mayor commented on several resolutions and introduced Mr. Parra. He also stated that Mr. Marchand was not available for this meeting but that he is a lifelong resident of the City and many of the Council members already know him. He spoke briefly on a future appointment of Mr. Paquette to the Detention Facility Board.
9. Appointments
Personnel Board
Antonio Parra
250 Rand St.
Term to expire January 2004
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Noury.
All Agreed. So Voted.
Zoning Board
Kevin Marchand
54 Perry St.
Term to expire January 2006
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Noury.
All Agreed. So Voted.
10. Public Comments
Al Romanowicz, Chairman of the Detention Board gave the Council a brief update on the negotiations taking place with the Marshall service. He stated that he expected that the per diem rate would be favorable.
Councilman Patino questioned Mr. Romanowicz.
Councilman Noury questioned the per diem rate.
Councilman Leger questioned Mr. Romanowicz.
Mr. Ben Pytka of 75 Emmett Street commented on Trash. He said that the City streets leave a lot to be desired. He said the streets are filthy. He also commented on the Higginson Avenue Sports Complex and the use of speakers at the facility.
Mayor Matthews responded to Mr. Pytka’s comments relative to the trash issue. He spoke of the past performance of the trash hauler and the remedies he is taking to correct the issue.
11. Licenses
A) Retail Sales Licenses (new)
1. Marcela Garces
d/b/a Artesanias Latinas
428 Dexter St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Noury. All Agreed.
So Voted.
2. Michael Calderon
d/b/a Mike’s Music World
437 B Dexter St.
Motion to table was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Noury. All Agreed.
So Voted.
3. Jose I. Garcia
d/b/a Alberto’s 99 Plus
850 Broad St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.
4. Maria Ruth Cuervo
La Feria del regalo
529 Broad St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Noury. All Agreed. So Voted.
B) General Services License (new)
PalibioTorres
793 Broad St.
Money Transfer service
C) General Repair License (new)
Yasmin Torres
793 Broad St.
Repair Shoes
D) Private Detective License (new)
Brian Maloney
D/b/a SME Investigations
1 Fales St.
E) Private Detective License (renewal)
William Benson, Jr.
D/b/a Central Security Agency
1100 Lonsdale Ave.
F) Second Hand License (renewals)
See List (15)
G) Peddler License (renewals)
See List (8)
Motion to approve collectively items B –G was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Noury. All Agreed. So Voted.
H) Class Bv Licenses (transfers)
1. Benjamin’s III Inc. to Central Falls Bar & Grill Inc.
d/b/a Benjamin’s
722 Broad St.
2. Nelson Cardona to Orlando Ateortua
d/b/a La Taberna Night Club
695 Lonsdale Ave.
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Patino.
All Agreed. So Voted.
I) Transfer of Pool Table License & Amusement License
1. Benjamin’s III Inc. to Central Falls Bar & Grill Inc.
d/b/a Benjamin’s
722 Broad St.
1 Amusement 1 Pool Table
2. Nelson Cardona to Orlando Ateortua
d/b/a La Taberna Night Club
695 Lonsdale Ave.
3 Pool Tables
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.
12. Summons to Appear
1. Louis P. Kishfy
d/b/a Central Fruit
693 Dexter St.
Taxes paid as per agreement.
2. Edmund Shabo & Milard Shabo
d/b/a Waterfalls Car Wash Inc.
1325 Broad St.
Mr. Shabo was represented by Gerald Laliberte Esq.
Attorney Laliberte commented that Mr. Shabo, as he understands it, is current on the property taxes. He stated that his client is interested in entering into an agreement relative to the tangible Taxes.
Discussion ensued.
The Council suggested that negotiations take place with the City Solicitor, the Finance Director and Mr. Shabo and his Attorney.
Motion to table to June 9, 2003 was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.
3. Theodore A. Lide, Jr.
d/b/a KFC Corp.
723 Broad St.
taxes paid as agreed.
13. Resolutions
1. Resolution Congratulating Francis X. Flaherty on his appointment as Associate Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court. (Introduced by Council President Robert F. Weber, Jr.)
2. Resolution Congratulating Jordan Lazieh and Andrew Duhamel on achieving their Arrow of Light. (Introduced by Council President Pro Tempore Jason Leger)
3. Resolution Congratulating the Central Falls School Department in naming the newly constructed Cowden Street School Playground in honor of Carolyn Roseman. (Introduced by Council President Pro Tempore Jason Leger)
4. Resolution extending the Condolences of the Central Falls City Council to the Family of the late Donat J. Genereux. (Introduced by Council President Pro Tempore Jason Leger)
5. Resolution extending the Condolences of the Central Falls City Council to the Family of the late Miriam Torres Ortiz. (Introduced by Councilman Ricardo Patino)
6. Joint Resolution of the Central Falls City Council and Mayor Lee M. Matthews recognizing the Month of May as Stroke Awareness Month in the City of Central Falls.
Motion to approve Resolutions 1-6 collectively was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.
7. Resolution withdrawing the City Council’s role and participation in litigation against the Central Falls Detention Facility Corporation. (Introduced by Councilman Gene R. Noury)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Leger.
Councilman Noury commented and gave reasons this resolution.
| Councilman Noury | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
Motion carried 3 yes 0 no 2 absent.
8. Resolution authorizing the issuance of up to five million dollars ($5,000,000) in General Obligation Refunding Bonds to refund various general obligation bonds of the City.
Councilman Noury questioned Mr. Kuzmiski regarding this resolution. Mr. Kuzmiski Explained the refinancing for this bond.
Councilman Noury asked if there are other existing bonds. Mr. Kuzmiski stated that there is the tax synchronization bond, the million dollar judgement and the 94 school bond.
Motion to table was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Leger. All Agreed. So Voted.
9. Resolution in support of House bill H6387 entitled Recording of Instruments. (Introduced by Council President Pro Tempore Jason Leger)
The City Clerk explained that the recording fees have not been increased since 1989 and that there is legislation pending before the General Assembly to increase the fees. She commented on the increasing need to update equipment and supplies to keep up with the demand and that this in turns requires more funding. This is a way to defray the cost of this increase.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Noury. All Agreed. So Voted.
14. Ordinances (Introduction)
1. The Annual Operating Budget Ordinance 2003/2004
2. An Ordinance Establishing the Maximum Number of Employees in City Departments 2003/2004
3. An Ordinance pertaining to the Salaries of Police Officers and Firefighters.
4. An Ordinance Amending Wage Schedule Generally
5. An Ordinance pertaining to salaries of Department Heads & others in unclassified service.
6. The Annual Capital Budget Ordinance
7. The Capital Program Ordinance
So introduced.
15. Unfinished Business
none
16. New Business
none
17. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed.
So Voted. Time 9:50 p.m.
Elizabeth A. Crowley, CMC
City Clerk