City of Central Falls
Claims Committee Meeting
March 13, 2000
City Hall Council Chambers
At 6:30 p.m.
A meeting of the Central Falls Claims Committee was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers at 7:26 p.m.
Councilman Leger
Councilwoman Canavan
Councilman Noury
Councilman Lazieh
Councilman Robichaud
Quorum present.
Chairman Robichaud presided.
Peter Granieri, Director of Public Works re: Felizzola claim.
Motion to accept and place on file was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilwoman Canavan. All Agreed. So Voted.
James P. Marusak, Esq. Lazieh claim
Councilman Lazieh recused himself.
Attorney Marusak stated that there is no obligation to pay this claim. He stated that there was a finding of a violation. He related that the City has no indemnity ordinance and he commented on the City Code.
Discussion took place between Mr. Noury and Mr. Marusak.
Mr. Marusak stated what he would not advise whether there should be a reimbursement.
Mr. Noury commented.
Mr. Marusak advised that the Council seek an advisory opinion from the ethic commission before paying claims.
Councilwoman Canavan commented that the Ethics commission did find Mr. Lazieh in violation.
Councilman Lazieh asked that the Committee not act on this until he has time to seek legal opinion on this opinion.
Councilman Noury commented.
Councilman Lazieh commented on Mr. Tajra’s case.
Councilwoman Canavan stated that she has the original Ethics Complaint.
Councilman Leger stated this is not the appropriate place for this.
Councilman Noury commented on Mr. Maruzak’s opinion. He said he didn’t have a problem with tabling this.
Councilwoman Canavan stated that Councilman Lazieh’s attorney already spoke to the previous council on this matter and that she personally did not feel the need for another attorney to come before the Council. She stated that she is comfortable in making a motion to deny payment of the claim. Seconded by Councilman Leger.
Councilman Leger commented.
Councilman Robichaud stated that he is also ready to make a decision.
Councilman Noury stated he feels Councilman Lazieh needs an opportunity to review.
Councilman Noury motioned to table, no second.
On motion to deny
| Councilman Leger | yes to deny |
| Councilwoman Canavan | yes to deny |
| Councilman Noury | yes to deny |
| Councilman Leger | yes to deny |
| Councilman Lazieh | did not vote recused himself. |
Michelle Felizzola Claim:
Mr. Oliverio commented and recommended not to pay.
Motion to deny was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Leger. All Agreed. So Voted.
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilwoman Canavan. All Agreed. So Voted. Time 8:20 p.m.
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Marie Twohey
Deputy Clerk