Claims Committee Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
Wednesday, August 16, 2000 at 6:00 P.M.
Meeting Started at 6:12 pm
Members present were; Councilman Jason Leger, Councilwoman Rosemarie Canavan, Councilman Ronald Robichaud
The Chairman was Ronald Robichaud .
Matthew Oliverio from Legal Department was present.
A. Claims Committee Meeting March 13, 2000
Motion to accept and place on file was made by Councilman Leger, seconded by Councilwoman Canavan. So voted.
A) Nereida Esquilin, by her attorneys Sinapi, Formisano & Coleman, LTD for personal injuries sustained due to a fall on a common area walkway situated on property owned by he City of Central Falls located at 9 Chestnut St., Central Falls
B) Maria Gomes, by her attorney Domenic Carcieri for injuries sustain while operating a motor vehicle which was struck by a vehicle operated by Richard Nievera.
C) Frederick Boday, by his Attorney Thomas Chester for injuries sustained in a fall on sidewalk on Cross St.
D) Jacqueline Reyes, by her Attorney Christopher E. Fay for injuries in a fall on sidewalk on Summer St.
All of the above claims were read aloud.
Motion made to refer items A through D to our insurer The Trust, made by Councilman Leger, seconded by Councilwoman Canavan.
Councilman Leger yes
Councilwoman Canavan yes
Councilman Robichaud yes
Motion carries.
A) Madeleine Chaput by her insurance carrier for damages to her vehicle when in an accident with a Fire Truck on Illinois St. $1,193.36.
Discussion took place on the claim.
Matt Oliverio, gave the Claims committee information.
Motion to deny claim made by Councilman Leger, seconded by Councilwoman Canavan,
Roll Call:
Councilman Leger yes
Councilwoman Canavan yes
Councilman Robichaud no
Motion carries claim denied. Legal department instructed to notify party who filed claim.
B. Francisco S. Faria for damage to front wheel from pothole on Hunt St. $582.93
Discussion took place on the claim.
Matt Oliverio, gave the Claims committee information.
Motion to deny claim made by Councilman Leger, seconded by Councilwoman Canavan,
Roll Call:
Councilman Leger yes
Councilwoman Canavan yes
Councilman Robichaud yes
Motion carries. Denied
Jose Pimental for damage to front end of vehicle from pothole on Hunt St. $492.02.
Motion to deny claim made by Councilman Leger, seconded by Councilwoman Canavan
Roll Call:
Councilman Leger yes
Councilwoman Canavan yes
Councilman Robichaud yes
Motion carries. Denied
Pursuant to Rhode Island General Law Section 42-46-5 “Open Meeting” Exemption #2 “Pending Litigation.”
Dexter Credit Union vs. City of Central Falls.
Motion made by Councilman Leger to convene to executive Session re: Exemption #2 of the Open Meetings Law, “Pending Litigation” Seconded by Councilwoman Canavan
roll call:
Councilman Leger yes
Councilwoman Canavan yes
Councilman Robichaud yes
TIME: 6:30 PM
Motion carries
EXECUTIVE SESSION TOOK PLACE
AT 6:50 PM THE COUNCIL RE-CONVENE FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion made by Councilman Leger to seal the executive session minutes, seconded by Councilwoman Canavan
Roll Call:
Councilman Leger yes
Councilwoman Canavan yes
Councilman Robichaud yes
Motion carries
Motion made by Councilman Leger to adjourn, seconded by Councilwoman Canavan
Roll Call:
Councilman Leger yes
Councilwoman Canavan yes
Councilman Robichaud yes
So voted
This Notice Posted in City Hall & Library pm August 8, 2000
Interpreters for Hearing-Impaired Available Upon 72 Hour Request Made at the Office of the City Clerk
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Marie Twohey, Deputy City Clerk