CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 29, 1991
A Special Meeting of the Central Falls City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers at 8:05 P.M.
Councilman Brousseau
Councilman Charbonneau
Councilman Laroche
Councilman Moreau
Councilman Vaudreuil
Quorum Present.
City Council President Albert O. Laroche presided.
Personnel/Litigation
Motion to adjourn to Executive Session was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau.
Councilman Brousseau asked to put off Executive Session until after the Meeting. Roll Call vote taken on Motion:
| Councilman Brousseau | no |
| Councilman Charbonneau | yes |
| Councilman Laroche | no |
| Councilwoman Moreau | yes |
| Councilman Vaudreuil | yes |
Motion to adjourn to Executive Session carried 3 yes 2 no. Time 8:08 P.M.
Meeting reconvened at 9:00 P.M.
In Support of a Detention Facility Corporation.
Resolution read by City Clerk Issa as requested.
Mayor Lazieh spoke in Support of Resolution and informed Council of background.
William Brody, Attorney for the Developers of the facility and explained the progress made in Plymouth County, the history and process of the detention facility and other various aspects of the Corporation. He explained the need for a Detention Facility Corporation, the financing needed for the project, payment in lieu of taxes to the City and the reason for quick action which is to gain the Marshall's attention for this facility. He related the status of the Plymouuth Project and explained that the Marshall's Office called and asked if the Central Falls Project was ready. He stated that Senator Issa was asked to submit legislation for the Corporation because of immediate need. Mr. Brody stated that the legislation submitted was a draft for further amendment. He stated that he was surprised at how quickly Senator Issa was able to have the bill receive immediate consideration.
Councilman Brousseau questioned Mr. Brody.
Mr. Brody responded to Councilman Broussea's questions.
Councilman Brousseau asked Senator Issa for disposition of the Bill.
Senator Issa responded that the bill was reconsidered at his request and is at the bottom of the Calendar and it would not pass in its present form and would be amended.
Mayor Lazieh told the City Council that he was in need of the Council's support and that he needed to present a Resolution to the Marshall's Office.
Councilman Brousseau questioned the bill.
Mr. Brody explained that the bill he submitted was a draft and that it may have been transcribed incorrectly.
Councilman Brousseau asked why the rush.
Mr. Brody and the Mayor responded the Marshall's Office.
Mr. Brody explained that he didn't expect immediate senate action on the bill and that there was a communication problem and he apologized for this.
Councilman Brousseau, Councilman Laroche and Councilman Vaudreuil commented.
Mayor Lazieh commented.
Councilman Charbonneau asked if the facility was still 220 units maximum.
Mr. Brody responded yes. He also stated that the bill was submitted by the Mayor and Senator Issa at his request.
Councilman Laroche commented on changes regarding this proposed bill.
Mr. Brody commented that there was no intent to pass this bill as submitted. He told the Council that Bond Counsel hadn't reviewed the proposed bill and that the site specifications had to be added. He reiterated that it was submitted to show the Marshall's Office there was a bill before the General Assembly.
Mayor Lazieh stated that this is an important project for Central Falls and that the City Council is familiar with it. He explained that the Corporation will insulate the City from liability and that the Marshall's Office urges and recommends its passage. He further stated that the Marshall's wanted more detail and support from the City Council.
Councilman Vaudreuil asked when the final draft of the bill would be prepared.
Councilman Laroche commented.
Councilwoman Moreau commented.
Mr. Brody responded.
Mayor Lazieh stated that the final version of the bill wil presented to the City Council.
Mr. Brody commented that the Marshall's service must be shown progress.
Mayor Lazieh commented that the Resolution is a non-binding resolution and shows support to the Marshall's Office.
Councilman Vaudreuil stated that this is important to the City and this is something that is needed by the City.
Senator Issa commented.
Motion was made by Councilman Charbonneau that no action be taken on this Resolution until updated bill is submitted to the City Council. Motion was seconded by Councilman Brousseau.
Roll Call vote:
| Councilman Brousseau | yes |
| Councilman Charbonneau | yes |
| Councilman Laroche | yes |
| Councilwoman Moreau | yes |
| Councilman Vaudreuil | no |
Motion Carried 4 yes 1 no.
Mayor Lazieh and others will review the proposed 1991/92 Budget.
Edna Poulin updated the budget with the Council. She explained the preliminary meetings with the State Department of Administration and stated that she was working on the budget to keep it within the $3.00 cap. She also told the City Council that two budget were being worked on with state recommendations.
Councilman Laroche asked questions.
Edna Poulin responded and also told the Council that legislation regarding the Central Falls Review Commission's continuation was being proposed.
Mayor Lazieh commented.
Edna Poulin asked that the Council make any suggestions necessary for the budget.
Councilman Brousseau and Councilman Laroche commented that they didn't have any suggestions at this time.
Mayor Lazieh commented.
Edna Poulin offered to go over the budget preliminaries with any Council member.
Mayor Lazieh stated that the Office of Budgets and State would review the budget.
Councilman Laroche commented on audit.
Edna Poulin responded that the Audit will be reviewed with the City Council at the May 13, 1991 meeting.
Mayor Lazieh commented on classification and stated that Mr. Bouvier was present to answer any questions.
Councilman Laroche commented on the classification.