CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 18, 1992
A Special Meeting of the Central Falls City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers at 8:40 P.M.
Councilman Matthews
Councilman Ferri
Councilman Paquette
Councilwoman Moreau
Councilman Canavan
Quorum Present.
City Council President Robert Canavan presided.
Council President Canavan led the Assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Resolution Agreement with the Rhode Island Enterprise Zone Council.
Councilman Matthews asked Mayor Lazieh to comment on the purpose of this Resolution relative to the Enterprise Zone.
Mayor Lazieh explained the Enterprise Zone and stated that the City would not spend any local tax dollars for this project and block grants would help fund this project. Mayor Lazieh elaborated on the six points that the City agrees to relative to the Resolution.
Councilman Matthews asked if the Resource Recovery facility would qualify for this benefit.
Mayor Lazieh stated that this facility would not qualify for the benefits of this Enterprise Zone Resolution.
Daniel Issa, City Clerk commented on the Enterprise Zone and explained the benefits of tax credits, employment tax credits, corporate tax credits, preferential treatment for job training programs, state purchasing. He stated that these would be strong incentives for new business. He also commented that he felt that this Resolution in no way locks the Council into any specific agreement.
Council President Canavan turned chair to Councilwoman Moreau, President Pro Temp. in order to make a motion.
Motion to approve was made by Council President Canavan. No Second. Motion dies.
Motion to table until June 8, 1992 meeting was made by Councilman Paquette and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau. Motion withdrawn.
Second withdrawn.
Motion to amend Resolution to read that the City Council "in principle." Seconded by Councilwoman Moreau.
Roll Call:
Councilman Matthews yes
Councilman Ferri yes
Councilman Paquette yes
Councilwoman Moreau yes
Councilman Canavan yes
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
Motion to approve as amended 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 carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
Resolution Approving the Application for Donation of Property by the Resolution Trust Corporation to the Central Falls Redevelopment Agency.
Mayor Lazieh commented.
Councilman Matthews commented.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Paquette and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau.
Roll Call:
Councilman Matthews no
Councilman Ferri no
Councilman Paquette yes
Councilwoman Moreau yes
Councilman Canavan yes
Motion carried 3 yes 2 no 0 absent.
Resolution In support of the Establishment of a Juvenile Hearing Board.
Mayor Lazieh explained the purpose of this Board.
Councilman Matthews commented.
Councilman Ferri commented. It was stated that there would be no stipend for this Board.
Council President Canavan commented.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Ferri and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau and Councilman Matthews.
Roll Call:
Councilman Matthews yes
Councilman Ferri yes
Councilman Paquette yes
Councilwoman Moreau yes
Councilman Canavan yes
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
Resolution on Redistricting.
Mayor Lazieh explained.
Motion to approve was made by Councilwoman Moreau and seconded by Councilman Ferri.
Discussion: Councilwoman Moreau stated that she is sacrificing a section of her ward at the suggestion of the Board of Canvassers to save the any additional costs. She stated that she does so with regrets.
Roll Call:
Councilman Matthews yes
Councilman Ferri yes
Councilman Paquette yes
Councilwoman Moreau yes
Councilman Canavan yes
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
Penalva Restaurant at 1374 Broad St. C. F. for 1st year Anniversary Celebration to be held on July 12, 1992 at 6:00 p.m. to Midnight.
Councilman Ferri suggested a policeman for traffic control.
Council President Canavan opened the meeting to a public hearing at 9:45 p.m.
Rep. Joseph Faria commented on behalf of the applicant and stated that parking would be available at the Madeira Club.
Mayor Lazieh commented in favor of applicant.
Councilman Matthews commented.
Public Hearing closed at 9:50 P.M.
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 carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
Central Falls Senior High School
Graduation Ceremony in Jenks Park on June 11, 1992.
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 carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
Jose E. & Juan H. Vasquez
d/b/a Los Hermanos Vasquez
635 Dexter St. C.F.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Matthews and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau.
Roll Call:
Councilman Matthews yes
Councilman Ferri yes
Councilman Paquette yes
Councilwoman Moreau yes
Councilman Canavan yes
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
William L. Sabatini d/b/a B & H Garage
443 Hunt St.
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 carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
George Chalhoub & John Stokes
d/b/a Ace Electronics
883 Dexter St.
Motion to approve was made by councilman Ferri and seconded by Councilman Paquette.
Roll Call:
Councilman Matthews yes
Councilman Ferri yes
Councilman Paquette yes
Councilwoman Moreau yes
Councilman Canavan yes
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
Martin Forero d/b/a Flash Service Int. Corp.
702 Broad St. C.F.
Council instructed City Clerk to send letter for this applicant's appearance at next regular meeting on June 8 th.
Motion to table was made by Councilman Matthews and seconded by Councilman Ferri.
Roll Call:
Councilman Matthews yes
Councilman Ferri yes
Councilman Paquette yes
Councilwoman Moreau yes
Councilman Canavan yes
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
George Mitsoulis d/b/a Flash Electronics
1234 Broad St. C.F.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Ferri and seconded by Councilman Matthews.
Roll Call:
Councilman Matthews yes
Councilman Ferri yes
Councilman Paquette yes
Councilwoman Moreau yes
Councilman Canavan yes
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
Vincent Lopes d/b/a Happy Times (peddle ice cream)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Matthews and seconded by Councilman Paquette. Motion and second withdrawn.
City Clerk Issa commented on peddler application.
Motion to table 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 carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
E.T. Lefebvre Post VFW Post 1271
June 6, 1992.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Ferri and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau and Councilman Matthews.
Roll Call:
Councilman Matthews yes
Councilman Ferri yes
Councilman Paquette yes
Councilwoman Moreau yes
Councilman Canavan yes
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
Manuel R. Currais 1295 High St.
Fire Chief Rene Coutu was present at the request of Councilman Ferri.
Councilman Ferri questioned Chief Coutu as to the safety to the neighborhood if this license is granted.
Chief Coutu commented and stated that there are to be no acetylene torches on the premises.
Councilman Matthews asked if the applicant has state licenses. Mr. Currais responded that he did.
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 carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
William Siemers, Director of Planning re: Acquisition of RTC Properties.
Council discussion ensued.
An Ordinance Relating to the Establishment of a "Juvenile Hearing Board" So Introduced.
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Paquette and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau. All Agreed. So Voted. Time 10:33 P.M.
Daniel J. Issa, City Clerk