CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1990
A Regular Meeting of the Central Falls City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above date at 8:00 P.M.
Councilman Charbonneau
Councilman Laroche
Councilwoman Moreau
Councilman Vaudreuil
Quorum Present.
Councilman Sienkeiwicz absent due to illness.
City Council President Albert 0. Laroche presided.
Building Inspector; Electrical Permits; Plumbing Permits; Municipal Court Report; Police Report; Animal Control Officer Report.
Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau. All Agreed. So Voted.
An Ordinance Amending Section 18-10 "Entitled Abatement of Nuisances."
City Clerk Daniel J. Issa read the Ordinance.
Motion to approve was made by Councilwoman Moreau and seconded by Councilman Vaudreuil. All Agreed. So Voted.
Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article VII, Section 2-67 (Wage Schedule Generally) of the Revised Ordinances as Amended.
City Clerk Daniel J. Issa read the Ordinance.
Public hearing opened at 8:15 p.m. no comments. closed 8:16 p.m.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau. All Agreed. So Voted.
An Ordinance Amending 2-68 "Salaries for Firemen & Policemen" as Amended.
City Clerk Daniel J. Issa read the Ordinance.
Public hearing opened at 8:22 pm no comments.closed at 8:23 p.m.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Vaudreuil and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau. All Agreed. So Voted.
An Ordinance Pertaining to Salaries of Department Heads and others in unclassified Service.
City Clerk Daniel J. Issa read the Ordinance.
Public Hearing opened at 8:23 p.m. no comments. Closed 8:24
Councilman Charbonneau questioned the Finance Director on this Ordinance.
Ecna Poulin responded.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau. All Agreed. So Voted.
Harold A. Meyer, III
d/b/a Dexter Arcade
854 Dexter St., Central Falls.
Councilman Vaudreuil questioned Mr. Meyer.
Mr. Meyer responded. Comments followed.
Mayor Lazieh commented that he doesn't recommend this license be granted nor does the Police Department.
Mr. Meyer commented that he feels the City's position is prejudicial.
Mayor Lazieh commented.
Dialogue followed.
George Muksian, City Solicitor questioned Mr. Meyer on his partnership.
Mr. Meyer responded that S. Beecher Amusements are his partners. He further stated that no pool tables would be in the establishment and that the cost to operate the videos would range between 25-50 cents per game. He further stated that there would be a superintendant on the premises at all times. The Hours of operation for the business would comply with City Ordinance and the building is equipped with an Alarm and locked fence for the parking lot in the rear of the building. There may be some pinball machines, there is toilet facilities and the building is air conditioned.
Council President Laroche read the Ordinance relating to Amusement Centers and stated that the hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in July & August. However, during school the establishment must be closed between the hours of 10 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.. Mr. Meyer stated that he would comply with the Ordinance.
Motion to deny the application was made by Councilman Vaudreuil and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau. All Agreed. So Voted.
Submitted by Mary E. Phillips (481 signatures against granting application for Arcade License)
Motion to accept and place on file was made by Councilman Vaudreuil and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau. All Agreed. So Voted.
A & B Corporation
d/b/a Depot Entertainment Center
Broad St,. Central Falls
Motion to table was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau. All Agreed. So Voted.
Juan & Leyda Fonseca
d/b/a Assembly of Pent. Church of Jesus Christ Inc.
182 Wasington St. C.F. Use of Street to conduct services.
Motion to deny was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau. All Agreed. So Voted.
Enrique Espinal Batista
d/b/a Rincon Dominicano
682 Dexter St., C.F.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Vaudreuil and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau. All Agreed. So Voted.
Carlos J. Serrano
d/b/a Brisas del Caribe
716 Dexter St. C.F.
Motion to table was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau. All Agreed. So Voted.
Habeeb Nasser
14 Hawley St.
Central Falls R.I.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau. All Agreed. So Voted.
Edwin R. Newman
d/b/a Skip's Auto Repair
925 Broad St. C.F.
Motion to deny was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau. All Agreed. So Voted.
An Ordinance Amending Article II Personnel Plan Section 19-36 Same-Officers (Fire)
An Ordinance Amending Article II Personnel Plan Section 19-38 Same-Officers (Police Introduced by Council President Laroche.
Domingos Pires - peddle seafood
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau. All Agreed. So Voted.
Leonard E. Rounds III d/b/a Times Square Restaurant - peddlers license to sell hot dogs by hand cart.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilman Vaudreuil. All Agreed. So Voted.
Thomas Esposito peddle license badge for one day at Park Fair.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilman Vaudreuil. All Agreed. So Voted.
Monthly Neighborhood Meeting- City Council and Department Heads-Discussion Councilwoman Moreau commented in favor of concept. Councilman Vaudreuil agreed. Councilman Charbonneau commented. Council President Laroche commented.
Councilman Charbonneau questioned the Mayor on the status of the School Bonds. Edna Poulin responded.
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau. All Agreed. So Voted. Time 9:02 P.M.
Daniel J. Issa, City Clerk