City of Central Falls
City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
2nd Floor, City Hall
580 Broad Street
Central Falls, Rhode Island
February 11, 2008
Web Address: www.centralfallsri.us
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Monday, At 6:00
A meeting of the Central Falls City Council was held on the above date, in the Council Chambers at 6:05pm William Benson Jr. Presided.
Richard Aubin-Present
Eunice Delahoz-Present
Patrick Szlastha-Present
Elizabeth A. Crowley-Present
William Benson-Present
Quorum present.
Council President Benson presided and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilman Benson named Patrick Szlastha to be Chairman of the Claims Committee. He named Richard Aubin Chairman of the Ordinance Committee, and Elizabeth Crowley as President of the Liquor Board and Councilor Delohoz as Finance Chair.
A) Minutes
1. January 7, 2008
2. January 14, 2008
3. January 22, 2008
B) Correspondences
1. Town of Exeter re: support to provide long term health care for veterans.
2. RI Emergency Security-(Constables) were requested to come to Council Meeting.
3. State Planning Council re: Transportation Improvement Program.
4. City of Newport re: Support of House Bill 7161 which would require voter approval of the host community and elector for expansion.
5. Family of the late Claire Heroux-Sympthy thank you.
6. Recycling for RI Education re: Invitation to open house 2/15/2008.
7. House Resolution 7063- Lights out America
C) City Officers’ Reports
1) Police reports
2) City Clerk Report January, 2008
3) Expenditures Report January 31, 2008
4) Library- January, 2008
5) Fire Department Report January, 2008
6) Code Enforcement, December, 2008
D) Resolutions of Condolences
1. Extending Condolences to the family of the late Denise A. Healey.
2. Extending Condolences to the family of the late Sister Irene Brochu S.U.S.C.
Motion to accept and place on file items A through D made by Councilor Crowley and seconded by Councilor Aubin. All Agreed. So voted. 5-0
E) Claims
1. Realty East Inc. for damages to the property at 129 Garfield St. allegedly done by the Police department while investigating a shooting on Cor. Fuller & Summer.
2. Constance D. Cloutier for damages to her fence at 2 Pacific St. which occurred during a mutual aid call with the City of Pawtucket responding to a fire at 80 Railroad.
3. Noor Memon of 1 Monarch Way, Lincoln,RI for damages to his vehicle due to an alleged pothole on High St.
4. Andrea Cancel Santiago of 250 Rand St. for slip and fall before the intersection of Rand and Pine Sts.
5. Evelyn C. Palma for alleged injuries sustained while being struck by a police vehicle on Cowden St.
Motion by Councilor Crowley to refer items 1 through 5 to the Claims Committee, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All Agreed. So voted. 5-0
Edna Poulin was present and questioned the Council on strategy to handle the deficit. Mayor Charles Moreau was present and spoke of all the items his administration is doing in order to cut spending. Freeze on purchases. Not refilling positions when people leave or retire. Consolidating positions, etc. Councilor Delahoz responded that Ms. Poulin has never called her and asked her anything about the deficit. John Kuzmiski the Finance Director was present and assured Ms. Poulin that the 1.1 million dollars was placed in the John Hancock Fund. More discussion took place on items being done to address the shortfalls.
Jack Gannon, City Solicitior was present and issued the oath of office to Marie Twohey.
Motion to recess to executive session made by Councilor Crowley, seconded by Councilor Aubin. All agreed.
1. Matthew T. Oliverio, Esq.
55 Dorrance St.
Providence, RI
At 7:08 the Council re-convened. Motion to seal the minutes of Executive session made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Crowley and Szlasltha. All agreed. So voted.
Motion to table made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Crowley. All agreed so voted.
Motion to remove this item from the table was made by Councilor Crowley, seconded by Councilor Aubin. All agreed. So voted.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Crowley, seconded by Councilor Aubin. All agreed. So voted. 5-0
Marie Twohey-City Clerk issued the oath of office to Matthew Oliverio.
a. Fire Department-Fire Battalion Chief Donald Cardin- Regular retirement 22 yrs. of service.
b. Fire Department- Fire Lieutenant, Charles Ciesynski-Regular retirement 20 yrs. of service.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz and Szlastha. So voted. Approved 5-0.
a. PI RENEWAL
7 Tiffany St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Crowley, seconded by Councilor Aubin. All agreed. So voted. 5-0
b. CONSTABLE RENEWAL
32 Middle St., Cumb.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Councilor Aubin. All agreed. So voted. 5-0
c. CONSTABLE( NEW)
Mike Greico
12 Dario Dr. Linc.
Motion to table because the applicant was not present, was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Councilor Aubin. All agreed. So voted. 5-0
d. GENERAL SERVICE(new)
d/b/a LA Rentals Management
131 Clay St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Szlastha. All agreed. So voted. 5-0
e. GENERAL REPAIR(new)
d/b/a Mardego Alterations
428 Dexter St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Szlastha, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 5-0
f. A RESTAURANT (Late renewal)
d/b/a Dominican Restaurant
830 Broad St.
Ms. Duque was present. The Council questioned Ms. Duque on her non-compliance with the renewal process. The License inspector had been there three times, and still did not reach anyone. Councilor Crowley suggested that they might approve the license subject to a note being placed in her folder that if she is late next time it would be an automatic suspension of 5 days and a $ 500.00 fine.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Crowley with the above stipulation, seconded by Councilor Aubin. All agreed. So voted. 5-0
g. C VARIETY
d/b/a Carolina Market
475 Hunt St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Crowley, seconded by Councilor Aubin. All agreed. So voted. 5-0
Mayor Moreau left before this item to see his brand new son that was born a couple of days before.
a.) Juvenile Hearing Board
1100 Lonsdale Ave. ex-officio member
Councilor Benson recruzed himself from voting on this appointment.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Crowley, seconded by Councilor Aubin. All agreed. So voted. 4-0
b. City Solicitor
6 Hyde Ave.
Pawtucket, RI
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Crowley, seconded by Councilor Aubin. All agreed. So voted. 5-0
Marie Twohey-City Clerk issued the oath of office to the new Solicitor.
The Council then went back to item #8.
(see list)
Mr. Wayne Brown the Tax Assessor was present.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Crowley, seconded by Councilor Aubin. All agreed. So voted. 5-0
Mr. Brian Morgan of Cox cable was present to answer any questions of the Council. The Council thanked him for coming in.
a. Engaging a Tax Sale Attorney
b.Authorizing the Issuance of Tax Anticipation Notes
c. Authorizing the Issue of State Aid Anticipation Notes
d. Requesting Legislation requiring financial institutions to pay property taxes and other municipal liens prior to recording foreclosures deeds.
e. Requesting the General Assembly to keep in full force the State’s Aid to City and Towns.
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilor Crowley, seconded by Councilor Aubin and Szlastha. All agreed. So voted. 5-0
a. Regulations for the Employment of Chief of Fire Division. (At request of Councilor Benson)
b. Light sources facing neighboring property (at the request of Councilor Crowley)
Both Ordinances were so introduced.
None
None
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilor Crowley, seconded by Councilor Aubin. All agreed. So voted. 5-0 Adjourned 8:04 pm.
Sincerely,
Marie Twohey
City Clerk