CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CALCUTT MIDDLE SCHOOL AT 8:00 P.M.
MONDAY, MAY 13, 1991
A Regular Meeting of the Central Falls City Council was held in the Calcutt Middle School on the above date at 8:00 P.M.
Councilman Brousseau
Councilman Charbonneau
Councilman Laroche
Councilwoman Moreau
Councilman Vaudreuil
Quorum present.
Council President Albert O. Laroche presided.
Motion to accept collectively and place on file the minutes to the previous meetings was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilman Brousseau. All Agreed. So voted.
Police Report, Municipal Court Report
Animal Control Officer Report
Fire Department Report
Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Brousseau and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau.
All Agreed. So Voted.
Jean B. Vitali
d/b/a Depot Flea Market
309 Broad St., Central Falls, R.I.
(deferred from 4/8/91 meeting)
Chief Sasso spoke on this license application and stated that so far this was no problem with this establishment. He stated that he would like restrictions placed on time and age of the patrons operating these games.
Attorney William Burke was present to represent Mr. Vitali and he commented on his client's intentions.
Councilman Brousseau commented.
Mr. Vitali commented.
Chief Sasso spoke on guidelines.
Discussion ensued.
Councilman Charbonneau commented that this establishment should be closed during the hours of 8:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. while school is in session.
Mr. Vitali agreed about the school hours.
Council members asked about the Ordinance pertaining to Amusement Device Centers.
City Clerk, Daniel Issa read specifics from the Ordinance.
Councilman Charbonneau commented.
Councilman Brousseau commented.
Councilman Vaudreuil commented.
Chief Sasso commented.
Motion to approve with a maximum of 25 games was made by Councilman Brousseau and seconded by Councilman Charbonneau.
All Agreed. So Voted.
Enrique E. Geraldino
d/b/a Enrique & Angel Auto Repair
915 Broad St., Central Falls, R.I.
Motion to table was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau. All Agreed. So Voted.
Luis A. Aristizabal
d/b/a Variedades Aristi
1252 Broad St., Central Falls, R.I.
Councilman Charbonneau asked what type of business this would be and reminded them that the sales were for new items only.
Motion to approve with a Sunday Sales License was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilman Brousseau. All Agreed. So Voted.
See List 27
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Brousseau and seconded by Councilman Charbonneau. All Agreed. So Voted.
Richard N. Aybar d/b/a Bontanica Olofi
at 735 Dexter St. Central Falls to
Jose L. Diaz d/b/a Bontanica Olofi
at 735 Dexter St., Central Falls
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Vaudreuil and seconded by Councilman Charbonneau. All Agreed. So Voted.
NFT Corp. 763 High St.
King's Auto Parts & Sales 935 High St.
Adele Pytka d/b/a Bargain Barn 725 Dexter St.
B & L Machinery 824 Lonsdale Ave.
Dorothy Laperle d/b/a Al's Odds & Ends 725 Dexter St.
J & M Mower Inc. 1281 Broad St.
Arthur Gagnier d/b/a Yankee Trader 1286 Broad St.
Leo A. Fontaine d/b/a Bucky's Furniture 521-527 Dexter St.
Robert Biron d/b/a Chips Antiques 904 Lonsdale Ave.
Motion to approve collectively subject to the payment of all taxes was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilman Brousseau. All Agreed. So Voted.
Robert & Elizabeth Woods
d/b/a The Book Shop 804 Broad St.
to
Joseph & Simone Petit
d/b/a JR's
901 Broad St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Brousseau and seconded by Councilman Charbonneau. All Agreed. So Voted.
Roger's Auto Sales 1120 Broad St.
Crown Auto Sales 601 Lonsdale Ave.
Holiday Auto 1295 Brord St.
Holiday Auto Annex 97 Crossman St.
Ferreira's Auto Sales 257 Hunt St.
J & F Auto Sales 679 Lonsdale Ave.
B & L Machinery Inc 819 Lonsdale Ave.
Hub Auto Sales Inc. 905 Broad St.
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilman Brousseau. All Agreed.
So Voted.
Rhode Island Scrap Metal Inc. 763 High St.
King Auto Parts Inc. 935 High St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau. All Agreed. So Voted.
L.A.S.A.R.I. Sale of Food
Highinson Ave. Sports Complex
April thru November
Motion to approve was made by Councilwoman Moreau and seconded by Councilman Vaudreuil. All Agreed. So Voted.
Maury Alzate Sale of Food
Higginson Ave. Sports Complex Soccer Games
Maria E. Velasques
Higginson Ave. Sports Complex Soccer Games
Mayor Lazieh commented on these applications and indicated that the Recreation Department asked that only one vendor be authorized for this event.
Councilwoman Moreau commented and asked to meet with the City Solicitor regarding the legalities of this she also suggested tabling these application until next meeting.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Moreau and seconded by Councilman Vaudreuil to table until next meeting. All Agreed So Voted.
LASARI was instructed that they could continue operation until June Meeting.
Cesar A. Rivera-Soler
390 East Ave. Pawt.
Sell Barbecue Food
Motion to table was made by Councilman Vaudreuil and seconded by Councilman Brousseau. All Agreed. So Voted.
International Ice Cream
Carlos E. Baudie 68 Garfield St.- Peddle Ice Cream
Council President Laroche commented on the chimes or bells used by Ice Cream Vendors.
Councilman Charbonneau questioned applicant about liability insurance. Motion to approve subject to not using chimes or bell after 9:00 P.M. was made by
Councilman Brousseau and seconded by Councilman Charbonneau. All Agreed. So Voted.
Hector R. Solis
Solis Ice Cream
251 Rand St. C.F.
Peddle Ice Cream, Soda, Candy etc.
Councilman Charbonneau questioned is applicant had liability insurance and Health Department Approval.
Applicant responded that his truck was not yet ready and that he would have insurance.
Councilman Charbonneau commented.
Motion was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilman Brousseau to table until applicant was prepared to put truck into service. All Agreed. So Voted.
Don Palagi d/b/a Palagi's Ice Cream
Peddle Ice Cream
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilman Brousseau. All Agreed. So Voted.
R.I. Tournament Bowling Inc.
Las Vegas Night at Garfield Social Club
May 19, 1991 6 P.M. to 1 A.M.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau. All Agreed. So Voted.
Central Falls Little League
at Annual Dance at Lefebvre Post June 22, 1991.
Motion to approve was made by Councilwoman Moreau and seconded by Councilman Vaudreuil. All Agreed. So Voted.
Colombian American Association
Use of Complex for Annual Colombian Independence day festival July 20, 1991 (deferred from 4/8/91)
Councilwoman Moreau asked questions regarding traffic, & parking. She also requested that the loud speakers for the music be turned away from residential sections facing towards the industrial highway.
Councilman Charbonneau reminded the applicants that no alcoholic beverages may be sold or served on public property.
Council President Laroche commented that the parking lots of surrounding businesses were not to be used for this event and he instructed the City Clerk to notify abutters of this event.
Councilwoman Moreau was pleased to note that no incidents have been reported regarding this yearly event.
Motion to approve was made by Councilwoman Moreau and seconded by Councilman Vaudreuil. All Agreed. So Voted.
Channel One Central Falls- Use of Jenks Park
12 Annual Community Fair June 1st 1991.
Central Falls Crimestoppers
Annual Child's ID Day
June 9, 1991 10 AM - 2 PM
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilman Brousseau and Councilwoman Moreau. All Agreed. So Voted.
William Benson Jr.
Central Security Agency
80 Pacific St. C.F.
Donald R. Solecki
Kobra Detective Agency
1234 Broad St. C.F.
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Brousseau and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau. All Agreed. So Voted.
City Council President Laroche recessed the meeting at 9:09 P.M. to proceed with the Liquor Board Meeting.
Fiscal Year 1989-1990
Mayor Lazieh submitted the Audit Report Summary for Fiscal year 1990 to the City Council. He reported the conclusions of the report and announced the first operational surplus in four years.
The amount of the surplus was $41,575 which represented a turnaround of over $800,000.00. He then reviewed past deficit figures and the cumulative deficit. He thanked the City Council and the prudent management of his Administration for the savings.
Auditors Parmalee and Bacon were present to answer questions pertaining to the Audit.
Councilman Brousseau questioned the interest on the bonds.
The auditors responded that the interest is usually placed on the City's side of the budget.
Councilman Brousseau asked further questions.
Council President Laroche questioned page 27 of the report #13 and asked that this item be explained. This section deals with the cumulative deficit and the state take over of the schools.
Mr. Parmelee explained in detail the remarks made in this section.
Councilman Charbonneau questioned page 33 of report regarding salaries.
Edna Poulin responded that this was vacation paid to outgoing administration.
Councilman Brousseau commented on reduction of deficit.
Mr. Parmelee explained that of the 15 communities that they do audits with it is practice for those communities to keep interest earned on projects on the City's side of the budget.
Further discussion ensued on audit report.
Motion to accept audit report and place on file was made by Councilman Vaudreuil and seconded by Councilman Charboneau.
Roll Call Vote:
| Councilman Brousseau | no |
| Councilman Charbonneau | yes |
| Councilman Laroche | yes |
| Councilwoman Moreau | yes |
| Councilman Vaudreuil | yes |
Motion carries 4 yes 1 no 0 abstentions 0 absent.
Council President Laroche clarified his vote and commented that there was no other alternatives.
Regarding Market Update/(Revaluation)
City Solicitor George Muksian reported to the Council his findings relative to the Market Study Update. He stated that the Council should not act in a frivolous manner and that action on the study would be a wasted act. He then quoted from Council Resolutions and Ordinances related to Tax Classification. He advised that the notices had no legal meaning.
City Solicitor Muksian spoke on the legality of the contract with MMC and stated that it did not comply with City Ordinance. He told the Council that this should have gone through the Purchasing Agent for bid. He explained that the prior assessor was instructed by Stanley Kolodiej and used MMC for over twenty years. Mr.Bouvier continued the practice used by Mr. Kolodiej and this became a type of tradition in the Assessor's Office.
Council questions ensued.
City Solicitor Muksian responded to questions.
MMC Contract
Steve Ferreira from MMC, district manager was present to answer questions.
Council President Laroche questioned the Public relations of the company.
Mr. Ferreira responded that the company does do public relations upon the request of the Assessor.
Council President Laroche asked when the market study was completed.
Mr. Ferreira responded that they were finished last year but this was held up because of legislation.
Councilman Brousseau questioned the number of parcels affected.
Mr. Ferreira responded that there were 2200 and that the calculations were as of Dec. 31, 1989.
Councilman Brousseau asked why values were reduced by 15%.
Mr. Ferreira responded that this was based on recent sales.
Further discussion on Building permits and there relationship to the valuations and on site assessing ensued.
Councilwoman Moreau read from contract and asked questions.
Mr. Ferreira responded.
Councilman Brousseau asked why some increases were 122% and others 160% over present values.
Mr. Ferreira stated that this happens when compared to 1983 prices and the number of changes that take place over this time span.
Council President Laroche asked questions and commented.
Councilman Brousseau remarked on the $500.00 per day section.
Mr. Ferreira responded that his company will consult for 500.00 per day.
Councilman Vaudreuil asked why MMC didn't promote public understanding as was called for in the contract.
Councilman Brousseau asked how much of the $37,000.00 cost was still due to the company.
Council President Laroche asked if City was paying for mailing.
Mr. Ferreira responded that he didn't have contract with him.
Council President Laroche read from contract.
Motion was made by Councilman Brousseau and seconded by Councilman Charbonneau that next year a bid plan would be developed and study of Classification, then the plan would be put out to bid and awarded to the lowest responsible bidder with an on site inspection with notices sent to the people.
Discussion before vote.
City Solicitor Muksian commented.
Council President Laroche commented.
Councilman Charbonneau asked if there was no bid on this contract is the Mayor responsible to pay the City back for the cost of the notices.
City Solicitor Muksian responded that he will research the matter.
More discussion ensued.
Council President Laroche and Councilman Brousseau commented.
Roll Call vote on Motion:
| Councilman Brousseau | yes |
| Councilman Charbonneau | yes |
| Councilman Laroche | yes |
| Councilwoman Moreau | yes |
| Councilman Vaudreuil | yes |
Motion carries 5 yes 0 no 0 abstentions 0 absent.
Motion was made by Councilman Brousseau and seconded by Councilman Charbonneau to void notices sent to people regarding Market Updates.
Roll Call Vote:
| Councilman Brousseau | yes |
| Councilman Charbonneau | yes |
| Councilman Laroche | yes |
| Councilwoman Moreau | yes |
| Councilman Vaudreuil | yes |
Motion carries 5 yes 0 no 0 abstentions 0 absent.
Council President Laroche asked City Solicitor Muksian if City Charter states that someone can be forced to pay for the sending out of these notices.
City Solicitor Muksian commented.
Discussion ensued.
An Ordinance Related to Chapter 9 of the Revised Ordinances Entitled "Fire Division"
Article I "Fire Alarm System" As Amended
Read by City Clerk Daniel Issa.
Public Hearing opened by Council President.
No Comments.
Public Hearing closed.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilman Brousseau. All Agreed. So Voted.
An Ordinance Related to Chapter 10 of the Revised Ordinances Entitled "Fire Prevention"
Article II Section 10-18 "Designating Certain City Roadways on which hazardous materials may be transported." As Amended.
Read by City Clerk.
Public Hearing opened.
No Comments.
Public Hearing Closed.
Motion to approve was made by councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau. All Agreed. So Voted.
An Ordinance related to Chapter 10 of the Revised Ordinances Entitled "Fire Prevention"
Article II Section 10-17 Hazardous Materials Permit to Store and Use." As Amended.
Ordinance read.
Public Hearing opened.
No Comments.
Public Hearing Closed.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau. All Agreed. So Voted.
An Ordinance related to Chapter 10 of the Revised Ordinances Entitled "Fire Prevention"
Article II Section 10-19 "Maintaining a Fire Hazard Prohibited."
Ordinance read.
Public Hearing opened.
No comments.
Public Hearing closed.
Motion to approve was made Councilwoman Moreau and seconded by Councilman Brousseau. All Agreed. So Voted.
An Ordinance related to Chapter 10 of the Revised Ordinances Entitled "Fire Prevention"
Article II Section 10-20 "Related to Portable Heaters."
Public Hearing opened.
No comments.
Public Hearing closed.
Motion to approve was made by Councilwoman Moreau and seconded by Councilman Brousseau. All Agreed. So Voted.
An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Court Ordinance. As Amended.
Ordinance read.
Public Hearing opened.
No Comments.
Public Hearing Closed.
Motion to approve as made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau. All Agreed. So Voted.
Resolution seeking to re-establish the City Council as a co-equal branch of City Government.
Councilman Brousseau read and commented on the Resolution.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau. All Agreed. So Voted.
Resolution Recognizing Spec. 4 Brian K. Goodhart for service to His Country in Operation Desert Storm.
Read by City Clerk Daniel Issa.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau. All Agreed. So Voted.
Town of Portsmouth: re: Express Town Council's views on State Budget.
City of Attleboro; re: Opposition to blockage of Branch Ave in Pawtucket.
Daniel J. Issa, City Clerk; re: letters on retirement of Deputy Chief John Fram.
Note of Thanks from the Family of Muriel M. Vassett
Historical Preservation Commission; re: National Register of Historical Places.
Daniel J. Issa, City Clerk; Letters to Jean B. Vitli & Colombian Americna Assoc. re: Licenses.
Daniel J. Issa, City Clerk; Letter to Minimum Housing Director, John Rodrigues re: Permits Plumbing & Electrical for Notre Dame.
Daniel J. Issa, City Clerk; Letters to Representatives and Governor in support of merger of the Blackstone Valley Sewer District Commission with the Narragansett
Bay Commission.
John Rodrigues; re: fees Central Falls Health Care Facility on Broad St.
Mayor Thomas Lazieh; re: Board Appointments
Motion to accept collectively and place of file was made by Councilman Brousseau and seconded by Councilman Charbonneau. All Agreed. So Voted.
Councilman Charbonneau submitted the name of Anthony Goes Jr. Motion to approve was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilman Vaudreuil and Councilman Brousseau. All Agreed. So Voted.
Edmund L. Minor
13 Butler Ave.
Term to expire 4/93
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Brousseau and seconded by Councilman Charbonneau. All Agreed. So Voted.
Raymond Allard
122 Cottage St.
Term to expire 4/96
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Brousseau and seconded by Councilman Charbonneau. All Agreed. So Voted.
Raymond Bernard
12 Perry St.
Term to expire 1/92
Motion to approve was made by Councilwoman Moreau and seconded by Councilman Brousseau. Councilman Laroche abstains from this vote. All Agreed. So Voted.
Marcel L. Gagne
258 Central St.
Term to expire 1/92
Motion to approve was made by Councilwoman Moreau and seconded by Councilman Brousseau. All Agreed. So Voted.
Central Falls Federal Detention Facility by Mayor Lazieh
Mayor Lazieh discussed the status of the Detention Facility and introduced Mr. Ventutulo.
Mr. Ventutulo reported to the Council on the Facility and told them of an invitation to Washington D.C. relative to I.G.A. Agreement. He stated that the potential
opening date is October 1992.
Councilman Brousseau questioned 15 month contracts.
Mr. Ventutulo commented on a multi-year contract (20yrs.) for bonding purposes.
Councilman Brousseau questioned the project further.
Council President Laroche commented.
Councilman Vaudreuil asked questions.
Councilman Charbonneau asked who was paying for Mr. Ventutulo's services.
Mr. Ventutulo responded that D C A if project goes through.
Councilman Charbonneau asked if this was for 220 units.
Mr. Ventutulo responded yes.
Mayor Lazieh commented.
Council President Laroche read correspondence from School Dept. regarding non certified.
Resolution Authorizing Non Certified School Employees to join the State Retirement Plan.
Unanimous consent to consider was granted.
Councilwoman Moreau asked questions regarding this plan.
Council President Laroche read from Resolution.
Norman Bergeron, School Committeeman, spoke on Resolution and stated that this was in lieu of a pay increase. He further stated that it was signed in contract for school takeover and that not one cent would impact this year.
Councilman Brousseau commented.
Edna Poulin questioned when the actuarial study was paid and stated that this is possibly $4,000.00
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Brousseau and seconded by Councilman Charbonneau. All Agreed. So Voted.
Council President Laroche read a letter from the School Department relating to $1,178,000.00 supplemental appropriation for School Dept. Resolution for appropriation was given unanimous consent to consider.
Councilman Brousseau commented that this is a reaffirmation of agreement.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Brousseau and seconded by Councilman Vaudreuil. All Agreed. So Voted.
Sunday Suprise-Lonsdale Ave.
Motion to approve was made by Councilwoman Moreau and seconded by Councilman Vaudreuil. All Agreed. So Voted.
Resolution in Support of Legislation for the State Takeover of the Central Falls Public School System.
City Council President read correspondence from Mayor supporting School Takeover. Resolution read by City Clerk Daniel J. Issa.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Brousseau and seconded by Councilman Laroche. All Agreed. So Voted.
Under new business Council President Laroche read from Article I of the City Charter.
Motion was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilman Brousseau to have a log in the Office of the City Clerk for Department Heads to log in. All Agreed. So Voted.
Council President Laroche asked that City Solicitor Muksian decide if Mr. Briden is dual office holding even if he doesn't receive pay for one position.
Councilwoman Moreau advised the Council that the Municipal Court Workshop was rescheduled to Monday, May 20, 1991 at 8:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers.
1374 Corporation to Penalva Restaurant Ltd.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau. All Agreed. So Voted.
Hackers Pub Inc. to Hackers Pub Inc.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau. All Agreed. So Voted.
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Charbonneau and seconded by Councilman Brousseau. All Agreed. So Voted. Time 12:01 A.M.
DANIEL J. ISSA, CITY CLERK