CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1992
A Special Meeting of the Central Falls City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers at 7:25 P.M.
Councilman Matthews
Councilman Ferri
Councilman Paquette
Councilwoman Moreau
Councilman Canavan
Quorum present.
City Council President Canavan presided.
Presentations of Resolutions Councilwoman Moreau presented Resolution Thanking the Central Falls Police Officers for their work on the Drug Strike Force.
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 Section 3-4 entitled Alcoholic Beverage Licenses "Maximum Number."
Public Hearing opened at 7:26 P.M. No comments.
Public Hearing closed at 7:28 P.M.
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 Section 3-4 entitled Alcoholic Beverage Licenses "Maximum Number."
Councilman Paquette commented on the intention of Council to continually reduce the number of Class BV Licenses issued in the City.
Councilman Ferri commented.
Councilman Matthews questioned the increase in the number of Class B Ltd licenses.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Paquette and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau.
Discussion on number of B Limited Licenses ensued.
Councilman Paquette withdrew his motion, second withdraw by Councilwoman Moreau.
Motion to amend the number of B ltd license to 5 was made by Councilman Paquette and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau.
Roll Call:
| Councilman Matthews | yes |
| Councilman Ferri | yes |
| Councilman Paquette | yes |
| Councilwoman Moreau | yes |
| Councilman Canavan | yes |
Motion to amend carries 5 yes 0 no 0 absent 0 abstentions.
Motion to approve as amended was made by Councilman Paquette and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau and Councilman Ferri.
Roll Call:
| Councilman Matthews | yes |
| Councilman Ferri | yes |
| Councilman Paquette | yes |
| Councilwoman Moreau | yes |
| Councilman Canavan | yes |
Motion carries 5 yes 0 no 0 absent 0 abstentions.
Council President Canavan opened the meeting to a Public Hearing at 7:40 P.M.
Charles Pytel addressed the Council relative to his role as Zoning Officer and Building Official. He congratulated the Planning Director on his work with this Ordinance. He explained the problems with the present Zoning Ordinance and stated that the new Ordinance removes some of the burden which faces the Zoning Enforcer. Mr. Pytel commented on the Zoning Board and its relationship to zoning matters. He commented on staffing problems and paper work which continues on a day to day basis. He recommended to the Council that they keep the new Ordinance as complete as possible. He spoke of the tremendous responsibility of his Department and the duties necessary to improve the quality of lie in Central Falls.
Councilwoman Moreau asked the Minimum Housing Director if the duties of the Zoning Board were placed in the Planning Department would this alleviate the work load in Minimum Housing.
Charles Pytel responded that it is not the intent of the Ordinance to alleviate the work duties in the Minimum Housing Department but rather to oversee the Zoning Officer.
Council President Canavan asked the number of persons in the Office of Minimum Housing.
Charles Pytel replied that there are 2 Inspectors 1 Clerk and 1 Director.
Council President Canavan asked what the intent would be after the ordinance was passed.
Charles Pytel responded that the number of personnel in his Department would remain the same.
Councilwoman Moreau stated that this was the place to lobby for more staff.
Charles Pytel stated that he would like to see 3 inspectors and 2 clerks besides the Director in this Department.
Councilman Matthews commented.
The owner of J & M Mower questioned the change of his business from a M-2 Zone to an R-2 Zone.
William Siemers responded.
Council President Canavan questioned William Siemers on new zoning ordinance.
Charles Pytel and William Siemers responded.
Councilman Matthews commented.
Mr. LaScola a businessman in the City questioned the change of M-2 in his area of Liberty St. and stated that M-1 would be sufficient rather than an R zone. He commented that his business would be in jeopardy if he ever intended on selling because of R zone. He stated that he has owned this business for 24 years and he was manufacturing starters and alternators.
Councilwoman Moreau commented.
William Siemers stated that spot zoning is illegal. He also commented that there was no zoning before 1964.
Further discussion ensued on Mr. LaScola's property.
Ricardo Patino of Darling Street questioned the zoning map relative to parks and recreation and why there are not marked.
William Siemers explained that the recreational facilities and the Park could not be changed or sold due to the federal monies received for their improvements.
Louis Azar of Washington St. questioned the R-1 zone of Perry St.
William Siemers stated that the goal of the Ordinance is to down zone and he conducted a survey to arrive at each zone. He further stated that the purpose it to lower density which is part of the Comprehensive Plan. The purpose is that there would be no population growth in the City.
Councilman Matthews commented on the ability to build. He also stated that more time needed to be spent on the Ordinance.
Councilman paquette commented.
Ken Castle of 16 River St. urged the Council to pass the Ordinance as close to its present form as possible.
Council President Canavan commented that Public Hearings would continue on the Zoning ordinance until everyone has had the opportunity to have the concerns answered.
Public Hearing closed at 8:35 P.M.
Councilman Ferri commented.
William Siemers commented.
Charles Pytel commented.
Council President Canavan questioned page 54 of the Ordinance relative to signs.
Councilman Paquette questioned the procedure that the Council would use to begin amending the Ordinance should they begin from page one etc.
Council President Canavan commented on the procedure he would take.
William Siemers requested a list of proposed amendments prior to action so that they can be compared with all sections of the Ordinance.
Councilman Matthews asked the cost of the contract for the preparation of this Ordinance.
William Siemers responded.
Councilwoman Moreau commented.
Council discussion ensued.
The City Council set Feb. 24, 1992 at 6:00 P.M. for the next Council Workshop with the Police & Fire Chief.
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilwoman Moreau and seconded by Councilman Paquette. All Agreed. So Voted. Time 9:05 P.M.
Elizabeth A. Crowley, Deputy
CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WENESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1992
Boy Scout Troop #3
Holy Trinity School Hall
325 Cowden St. C.F.
February 16, 1992 from 3:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Paquette and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau.
Roll Call:
| Councilman Matthews | yes |
| Councilman Ferri | yes |
| Councilman Paquette | yes |
| Councilwoman Moreau | yes |
| Councilman Canavan | yes |
Motion carries 5 yes 0 no 0 absent 0 abstentions.
Casimir Pulaski Mutual Aid Society
516 Roosevelt Ave.
Raffle Apr. 10, 1992 from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. for the benefit of the Scholarship Fund.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Ferri and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau.
Roll Call:
| Councilman Matthews | yes |
| Councilman Ferri | yes |
| Councilman Paquette | yes |
| Councilwoman Moreau | yes |
| Councilman Canavan | yes |
Motion carries 5 yes 0 no 0 absent 0 abstentions.
Holy Trinity Parish at 55 Sheridan St. C.F.
Feb. 15, 22, 29th 7:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. and Sunday Feb. 23, 1992 from 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Motion to approve was made by Councilwoman Moreau and seconded by Councilman Matthews.
| Councilman Matthews | yes |
| Councilman Ferri | yes |
| Councilman Paquette | yes |
| Councilwoman Moreau | yes |
| Councilman Canavan | yes |
Motion carries 5 yes 0 no 0 absent 0 abstentions.
Evaristo Medina
d/b/a Antillas Market #2
156 Washington St. C.F.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Matthews and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau and Councilman Ferri.
Roll Call:
| Councilman Matthews | yes |
| Councilman Ferri | yes |
| Councilman Paquette | yes |
| Councilwoman Moreau | yes |
| Councilman Canavan | yes |
Motion carries 5 yes 0 no 0 absent 0 abstentions.
Daniel J. Issa, City Clerk