CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MONDAY, MAY 8, 1995
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CENTRAL FALLS CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON THE ABOVE DATE IN THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 7:03 P.M.
COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS
COUNCILMAN GOES
COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE
COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU
COUNCILMAN CANAVAN
QUORUM PRESENT.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT ROBERT CANAVAN PRESIDED AND LED THE ASSEMBLY IN THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE CENTRAL FALLS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE DESIGNER MATH 95 CONTEST WITH THE CENTRAL FALLS IS A WONDERFUL PLACE PROJECT.
AWARD OF RESOLUTIONS TO STUDENTS FOR FIRST HONORS FOR DESIGNER MATH CONTEST. "CENTRAL FALLS IS A WONDERFUL PLACE"
COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU AND COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE DISTRIBUTED THE RESOLUTIONS AND MAYOR'S CITATIONS.
COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU READ THE RESOLUTION.
COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE READ THE MAYOR'S CITATIONS.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN ALSO CONGRATULATED THE STUDENTS.
BRADFORD E. SOUTHWORTH
46 WILTON AVENUE
PAWTUCKET, R.I.
MAYOR LAZIEH RESUBMITTED THE APPOINTMENT FOR THE COUNCIL'S APPROVAL.
MAYOR LAZIEH WAS UNABLE TO ATTEND THIS EVENING DUE TO DEATH IN WIFE'S FAMILY.
MOTION TO TABLE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GOES UNTIL THE MAYOR CAN BE PRESENT SECONDED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN. TENTATIVELY SET FOR WEDNESDAY AT 7:30 PM. COMMENTS WERE MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBERS.
BRAD SOUTHWORTH COMMENTED ON THE 75 DAY RULE. HE WOULD NOT BE PAID FOR DAYS OFF, NO RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTION TO CITY, NO HEALTH BENEFIT COSTS TO CITY. NO VACATION TIME BUILT IN, ETC.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN AGREED THAT HE IS A BARGAIN.
MR. SOUTHWORTH INDICATED THAT HE HAD VERY LITTLE LEARNING CURVE DUE TO HIS EXPERIENCE.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN INDICATED HE WOULD VOTE FOR MR. SOUTHWORTH AGAIN.
| COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS | YES |
| COUNCILMAN GOES | YES |
| COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE | NO |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIES FOUR TO ONE
SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 3, 1995; REGULAR MEETING APRIL 10, 1995; SPECIAL MEETING/PUBLIC FORUM APRIL 11, 1995;
SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 17, 1995.
MOTION TO ACCEPT COLLECTIVELY AND PLACE ON FILE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU.
| COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS | YES |
| COUNCILMAN GOES | YES |
| COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIES FIVE TO ZERO
DANIEL J. ISSA, CITY CLERK; RE: OPENING AFTER HOURS
DANIEL J. ISSA, CITY CLERK; TO CHIEF ROBERT SASSO: RE: RESTAURANT CLOSINGS
ELIZABETH A. CROWLEY; RE: INVITATION TO MAY 1, 1995 MEETING.
JAMES R. LANGEVIN; RE: NEIGHBORHOOD DAY IN RHODE ISLAND.
DANIEL J. ISSA, CITY CLERK; TO JAMES STEPHENS CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICE.
COLONY CABLE VISION; RE: ATTACH CABLES TO POLES ON ROOSEVELT AVENUE.
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU TO ACCEPT COLLECTIVELY AND PLACE ON FILE. MOTION SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE.
| COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS | YES |
| COUNCILMAN GOES | YES |
| COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIES FIVE TO ZERO
POLICE REPORT (MARCH) MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT; MINIMUM HOUSING; BUILDING PERMITS; PLUMBING PERMITS; ELECTRICAL PERMITS; FINANCIAL REPORT (MARCH).
MOTION TO ACCEPT COLLECTIVELY AND PLACE ON FILE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS AND SECONDED COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU.
| COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS | YES |
| COUNCILMAN GOES | YES |
| COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIES FIVE TO ZERO.
COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS QUESTIONED THE CABLE LETTER.
CITY CLERK ISSA RESPONDED BY EXPLAINING THAT HE CONTACTED THE PUC ATTORNEY FOR CABLE. COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS SAID HE WANTED FEE IF THEY DON'T PROVIDE CABLE SERVICE TO THE CITY.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN ASKED THE CITY CLERK TO NOTIFY CABLE COMPANY OF THE COUNCIL'S PLAN.
CITY CLERK ISSA INDICATED THAT HE WILL INVITE THEM TO THE JUNE COUNCIL MEETING.
COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU QUESTIONED FIRE CHIEF COUTU ABOUT GARCIA'S AUTO SALES FIRE INSPECTION.
CHIEF COUTU GAVE THE FOLLOWING CHRONOLOGY OF THE INSPECTIONS AND FINDINGS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RELATIVE TO GARCIA'S AUTO:
FRIDAY MAY 5 REINSPECTED THE PREMISES BY THE CHIEF. SOME ITEMS CORRECTED, SOME HE WILL HAVE TO APPLY FOR VARIANCES FROM THE STATE. COPIES OF THE REPORT WAS GIVEN TO THE CLERK FOR RECORD AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
COUNCIL MEMBERS QUESTIONED THE CHIEF.
JAMES STEPHEN WAS PRESENT AT REQUEST OF COUNCIL.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN QUESTIONED MR. STEPHEN.
MR. STEPHEN RESPONDED TO QUESTIONS.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN EXPLAINED THAT HE THOUGHT THE INVITATION WAS GIVEN SOONER.
COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU EXPLAINED THE CALL TO THE CITY CLERK WAS MADE FOR OTHER REASONS. SHE THOUGHT MR. STEPHENS WOULD BE THERE. SHE ALSO EXPLAINED THE LETTER FROM THE MAYOR HAD HIS DEPARTMENT'S CODE
ENFORCEMENT REPORTS ATTACHED.
JAMES STEPHEN SAID HE HAS BEEN WORKING ON THE PROBLEM WITH HIS DEPARTMENT. THEY ARE CONTINUING THE CASE FOR MUNICIPAL COURT.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN ASKED ASSISTANT SOLICITOR MATT OLIVERIO ABOUT SOLICITOR REPRESENTING THE COUNCIL ON LICENSE HEARINGS.
MR. OLIVERIO EXPLAINED THAT THE DUE PROCESS RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS IS IMPORTANT OTHERWISE THE CASE WILL NOT BE HELD UP. DISCUSSION ENSUED ON PROSECUTING CASES, RESPONSIBILITY.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN COMMENTED ON THE PROSECUTING OF HEARINGS HE ASKED WHO'S RESPONSIBILITY WAS IT TO PROSECUTE?
COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE QUESTIONED ASSISTANT SOLICITOR REGARDING OTHER COMMUNITIES METHODS OF PROSECUTING FOR BOARDS.
MR. OLIVERIO RESPONDED.
CHAIR ASKED CLERK TO NOTIFY CABLE COMPANY OF THE COUNCILS PLAN.
CLERK INDICATED HE WILL INVITE TO JUNE COUNCIL MEETING.
MOREAU QUESTIONED FIRE CHIEF ABOUT GARCIA'S AUTO SALES FIRE INSPECTION.
FRIDAY MAY 5 CHIEF REINSPECTED. SOME ITEMS CORRECTED, SOME HE WILL HAVE TO APPLY FOR VARIANCES FROM THE STATE FOR. PARTICULARS GIVEN BY CHIEF.
COPY GIVEN TO CLERK FOR RECORD AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
FURTHER QUESTIONS FROM THE COUNCIL.
ESTATE OF EUGENE J. JANARELLI FROM INJURIES SUSTAINED JAN. 2, 1993.
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS TO REFER TO CLAIMS COMMITTEE.
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOES.
| COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS | YES |
| COUNCILMAN GOES | YES |
| COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
FIVE TO ZERO
BOARD OF PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT RE: DISABILITY RETIREMENT OF FIREFIGHTER FRANK GENDRON.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN RELATED TO THE APPLICANT THAT HE MAY OPT FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION. COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN RELATED THE HISTORY OF THE CASE. HE COMMENTED ON THE RETIREMENT LETTER FROM RENE G. PILON, CHAIR OF
BOARD OF PENSION AND RETIREMENTS. MR. GENDRON DID NOT ASK FOR RETIREMENT HE ASKED FOR A HEARING AID, THEN THINGS SNOW BALLED FROM THERE.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN QUESTIONED MATT OLIVERIO REGARDING DISABILITY RETIREMENT. WHO SUGGESTED THAT MR. GENDRON REAPPLY TO RETIREMENT BOARD.
CITY SOLICITOR MUKSIAN WAS PRESENT AND AGREED. COUNCIL DOES NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THE RECOMMENDATION.
SOLICITOR MUKSIAN SAID LAST TIME IT WAS A GRIEVANCE SETTLEMENT WHICH IS DIFFERENT SITUATION.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN EXPLAINED THE HEARING PROBLEM AND HOW FIREFIGHTER GENDRON COULD NOT DO THE JOB WITH THE DISABILITY. IT WAS EXPLAINED IN DETAIL OF HOW THE HEARING AID WOULD INTERFERE WITH EXECUTION OF HIS JOB.
SOLICITOR MUKSIAN EXPLAINED THAT THE FIRE CHIEF COULD DETERMINE IF THIS IS JOB RELATED. HE STATED THAT THE FIRE CHIEF'S DETERMINATION CARRIES GREAT WEIGHT. THE SOLICITOR RELATED THAT IN THE MEANTIME, OVERTIME MUST BE PAID TO THE REPLACEMENTS.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN CONTINUED IN DISCUSSION AND GAVE DETAILS OF SCENARIOS THAT COULD APPLY TO THIS CASE.
COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS QUESTIONED THE CITY SOLICITOR. HE SAID THERE IS A DOCTOR THAT CAN DETERMINE THE TYPE OF DEAFNESS AND HOW IT CAME ABOUT.
FIRE CHIEF COUTU WAS PRESENT.
COUNCIL MATTHEWS COMMENTED TO MR. GENDRON. HE SAID HE HAS BEEN TO THE DOCTOR. COUNCIL CANNOT INCREASE OR CHANGE THE BOARD'S RECOMMENDATION. HE HATES TO SEE MR. GENDRON AT 50% RETIREMENT.
CHIEF COUTU STATED THAT HE HAS A LETTER FROM DOCTOR. SENT FOR MORE TESTING. MORE THAN 35% HEARING LOSS. CHIEF SAID TESTED EVERY YEAR.
FRANK ON SINCE 1987. IN THE PAST TWO YEARS HIS HEARING HAS GOTTEN WORSE.
CHIEF COUTU PRESENTED MATERIALS TO BOARD. HE SAID INCONCLUSIVE, POSSIBLE SIRENS. CHIEF COUTU SAID THAT HE RECOMMENDED JOB RELATED DISABILITY.
COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS SAID THE BOARD IS DOING THEIR JOB AND THE COUNCIL CANNOT ADD OR TAKE AWAY FROM THE BOARD'S RECOMMENDATION. MORE EVIDENCE NEEDED.
MOTION TO ACCEPT LETTER AND PLACE ON FILE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU AND COUNCILMAN GOES.
| COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS | YES |
| COUNCILMAN GOES | YES |
| COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
FIVE TO ZERO, MOTION CARRIES.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN QUESTIONED THE SOLICITOR ON THE ACTION OF THE COUNCIL REGARDING THE RETIREMENT.
CITY SOLICITOR MUKSIAN RESPONDED.
MOTION TO REJECT RECOMMENDATION FROM RETIREMENT BOARD REGARDING FRANK GENDRON WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GOES AND SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU.
FIVE TO ZERO, MOTION CARRIES
KUKA'S PIZZA PRODUCTS INC.
D/B/A RONZIO PIZZA
1291 BROAD ST. C.F.
NO ONE PRESENT FROM ESTABLISHMENT.
MOTION TO TABLE WAS MADE BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOES.
| COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS | YES |
| COUNCILMAN GOES | YES |
| COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
FIVE TO ZERO MOTION CARRIES.
THANG VAN TRAN
D/B/A PHUNG HOANG GO CHA
22 HOOD ST. C.F.
APPLICANT PRESENT WITH SON TO INTERPRET THE QUESTIONS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS. THE APPLICANT RELATED THAT THEY WOULD BE OPENED 7-3 PM THREE DAYS A WEEK AND THAT THEY ARE THE OWNERS OF THE BUILDING.
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GOES AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE.
| COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS | YES |
| COUNCILMAN GOES | YES |
| COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIES FIVE TO ZERO
ERNESTO & ROSANA ARIAS
D/B/A NAME CHANGE TO MIS AMIGOS MARKET
884 LONSDALE AVE. C.F.
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOES.
| COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS | YES |
| COUNCILMAN GOES | YES |
| COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
FIVE TO ZERO, MOTION CARRIES.
GEORGE AJKA
D/B/A CYNTHIA FASHIONS
889 DEXTER ST. (CLOTHING STORE)
COUNCIL MEMBERS QUESTIONED THE APPLICANT.
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU.
| COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS | YES |
| COUNCILMAN GOES | YES |
| COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
FIVE TO ZERO, MOTION CARRIES.
RAYMOND L. GAUTHIER
D/B/A WOOD WORKS
537 BROAD ST. C.F.
COUNCIL MEMBERS QUESTIONED THE APPLICANT.
CHANGED HOURS TO 8:00 PM.
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU WHO AMENDED THE MOTION TO INCLUDE A SUNDAY SALES LICENSE AS WELL. MOTION SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE AS AMENDED. HE WILL CHECK WITH CODE ENFORCEMENT BEFORE MANUFACTURING ANY OF HIS ITEMS ON THE PREMISES.
| COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS | YES |
| COUNCILMAN GOES | YES |
| COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIES FIVE TO ZERO.
WILLIAM BENSON, JR.
D/B/A CENTRAL SECURITY AGENCY
P.O. BOX 298, CENTRAL FALLS
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOES.
| COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS | YES |
| COUNCILMAN GOES | YES |
| COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
FIVE TO ZERO, MOTION CARRIES.
GARFIELD SOCIAL CLUB-11 HUNT ST.
TROPICANA NIGHTCLUB-138 COWDEN ST.
WASHINGTON STREET MARKET
MOTION TO APPROVE COLLECTIVELY WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GOES AND SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU.
| COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS | YES |
| COUNCILMAN GOES | YES |
| COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIES FIVE TO ZERO.
CENTRAL FALLS/PAWTUCKET COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP WALK
SUNDAY JUNE 11, 1995 2-6 PM
FROM HIGGINSON AVENUE LEFT ON LONSDALE AVE. TO CROSSMAN-RIGHT ON
DEXTER TO PAWTUCKET.
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOES.
ETHYL WHITING WAS PRESENT TO RELATE THE PURPOSE OF THE WALK.
| COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS | YES |
| COUNCILMAN GOES | YES |
| COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
FIVE TO ZERO, MOTION CARRIES.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN COMMENTED.
RESOLUTION GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO JOHN AND STEPHANIE GORCYNSKI
CLERK ISSA READ THE RESOLUTION.
COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS EXPLAINED REASON FOR THE RESOLUTION.
SO INTRODUCED.
RESOLUTION RESERVING OR RESTRICTING CERTAIN SUMS FROM 1993/1994 BUDGET AND TRANSFERRING THEM TO THE CAPITAL EXPENDITURE RESERVE FUND.
CITY CLERK ISSA READ THE RESOLUTION.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN COMMENTED AND ASKED TO DEFER MATTER UNTIL THE CITY AUDITOR IS QUESTIONED.
COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS COMMENTED.
FINANCE DIRECTOR FRANK JUCHNIK WAS PRESENT TO ANSWER QUESTIONS.
COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS EXPLAINED THAT SOME OF THE ITEMS LISTED ARE BALANCES LEFT IN THE PURCHASE ACCOUNTS.
COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS FELT THAT CERTAIN ITEMS BELONG IN SURPLUS.
DISCUSSED BETWEEN COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THE FINANCE DIRECTOR RELATIVE TO THE RESCUE, BUCKET, PD VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT, RUBBISH AND DUMP ENSUED.
THE FINANCE DIRECTOR EXPLAINED HIS POSITION AND SUGGESTED RESERVE FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS, CHAIR AGREED, AND SAID REVIEW COMMISSION SUGGESTED SAME.
COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS CONTINUED AND COMMENTED ON MILLION DOLLAR RAINY DAY FUND GOAL.
FINANCE DIRECTOR JUCHNIK STATED THE AUDITOR SUGGESTED THIS RESOLUTION.
FURTHER DISCUSSION ON THE AUDITOR'S SUGGESTIONS.
BRIEF RECESS WAS TAKEN AT 8:55 PM AND RECONVENED AT 9:08 PM.
DISCUSSION TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION MINUS THE RESCUE, AND BUCKET TRUCKS, VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT, RUBBISH TRUCK AND DUMP TRUCK BALANCES (89,672.00).
MOTION TO TABLE TO WEDNESDAY 7:30 P.M. WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GOES AND SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU.
| COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS | YES |
| COUNCILMAN GOES | YES |
| COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIES FIVE TO ZERO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TAX COLLECTOR TO GRANT FORBEARANCE OF INTEREST PENALTIES ON PAST DUE AUTOMOBILE EXCISE TAXES AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES DURING THE PERIOD BEGINNING MAY 2, 1995
THROUGH JUNE 16, 1995 IF ALL SUCH TAXES DUE AND PAYABLE ARE PAID IN FULL.
FRANK JUCHNIK, FINANCE DIRECTOR ASKED TO AMEND TO 1993 TAXES AND CHANGE DATE TO JULY. HE READ THE CHANGES TO THE COUNCIL AND THE CLERK READ THE RESOLUTION AS AMENDED.
MOTION TO AMEND WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU.
| COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS | YES |
| COUNCILMAN GOES | YES |
| COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
FIVE TO ZERO, MOTION CARRIES.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED.
NONE
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU.
| COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS | NO |
| COUNCILMAN GOES | NO |
| COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED THREE YES TO TWO NO.
RESOLUTION GRANTING AN EXEMPTION FOR PROGRESO LATINO INC.
CITY CLERK ISSA READ THE RESOLUTION.
DISCUSSION WITH COUNCIL ENSUED.
COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU COMMENTED.
CITY SOLICITOR MUKSIAN WAS CONSULTED.
COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU WOULD LIKE TO DELAY UNTIL WEDNESDAY.
CITY SOLICITOR SAID THEY COULD AMEND.
COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU WOULD LIKE THE TAX ASSESSOR PRESENT. SHE EXPLAINED OWNERSHIP IN BUILDING. SHE INDICATED THAT SER JOBS FOR PROGRESS IS 100% TAX EXEMPT.
MOTION TO DEFER UNTIL WEDNESDAY 7:30 PM WAS MADE BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOES.
| COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS | YES |
| COUNCILMAN GOES | YES |
| COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIES FIVE TO ZERO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28 "PARK & RECREATION" ARTICLE I SECTION 28-1 ENTITLED "PROHIBITED USES AND ACTIVITIES"
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN OPENED THE MEETING FOR PUBLIC COMMENT.
JOHN BURNES PRESIDENT OF LOCAL 1627 AFSCME, REPRESENTING PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES SPOKE AGAINST THE ORDINANCE AND STATED THAT HE IS NOT SURE OF THE INTENT OF THE ORDINANCE AND THE POSSIBLE CONTRACTUAL CONFLICTS IT MAY CAUSE.
COUNCILMAN GOES STATED THAT THE FIELDS NEED WORK AND INSTEAD OF OVERTIME PAY FOR FIELDS, HE IS SEEKING HELP FOR FIELDS TO BE MAINTAINED.
NO OTHER COMMENTS
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS COMMENTED THAT HE HEARD DETENTION CENTER INMATES WOULD HELP AND HE SPOKE AGAINST ANY INMATES CLEANING OR USING THE FIELDS.
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GOES AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN STATED HE WOULD BE OPPOSED TO DETENTION CENTER INMATES CLEANING THE FIELDS IF CONTRACTS WITH CITY WORKERS IS BEING VIOLATED.
COUNCILMAN GOES STATED THAT HE DOES NOT WANT DETENTION FACILITY INMATES TO HAVE USE OF ANY RECREATIONAL FIELDS OR TO CLEAN THEM.
DISCUSSION ENSUED.
| COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS | NO |
| COUNCILMAN GOES | YES |
| COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE | NO |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | NO |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | NO |
MOTION DIES FOUR TO ONE.
AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO THE GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES CHAPTER I ENTITLED "CITY SEAL".
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED.
NONE
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO THE GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES CHAPTER I ENTITLED "CITY FLAG".
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AND CLOSED
NO COMMENTS
COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS QUESTIONED THE CITY SOLICITOR.
MOTION TO APPROVE COLLECTIVELY WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOES.
| COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS | YES |
| COUNCILMAN GOES | YES |
| COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 5-O.
WALDEMORE JAMRO-RESIGNATION MILK INSPECTOR
MOTION TO ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOES.
| COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS | YES |
| COUNCILMAN GOES | YES |
| COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
(FROM COQUI) TO MIS AMIGOS MARKET
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU.
| COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS | YES |
| COUNCILMAN GOES | YES |
| COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
FIVE TO ZERO, MOTION CARRIES.
CITY CLERK ISSA INFORMED THE CITY COUNCIL THAT ELECTRIC COMPANY WILL COME TO NEXT MEETING.
CITY CLERK ISSA INFORMED THE CITY COUNCIL ABOUT THE PURCHASE OF FOLDERS FOR RESOLUTIONS AND COUNCIL CITATIONS.
COUNCIL MEMBERS HAD NO OBJECTIONS TO THEIR PURCHASE.
RECESS
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOES TO RECESS TO WEDNESDAY AT 7:30 PM.
TIME 9:47 PM
_________________________________________
DANIEL J. ISSA
CITY CLERK
(FROM MONDAY MAY 8, 1995)
RECONVENED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1995
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED ITS MEETING ON THE ABOVE DATE AT 7:45 P.M.
COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS
COUNCILMAN GOES
COUNCILMAN CANAVAN
COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE
COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU
QUORUM PRESENT.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT ROBERT CANAVAN PRESIDED.
BRADFORD E. SOUTHWORTH
46 WILTON AVENUE
PAWTUCKET, R.I.
MAYOR LAZIEH WAS PRESENT ALONG WITH THE FINANCE DIRECTOR AND TAX ASSESSOR.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN QUESTIONED MAYOR LAZIEH REGARDING THE ABILITY OF MR. SOUTHWORTH TO WORK CONSIDERING THE RULES OF HIS STATE PENSION. 75 DAY RULE DISCUSSED. MAYOR LAZIEH INDICATED THAT THE APPLICANT WAS RESPONSIBLE, NOT THE CITY.
THE COUNCIL FURTHER QUESTIONED THE MAYOR ON THIS POSITION.
THE PAY AND HOURS OF WORK WERE DISCUSSED ALONG WITH WHAT BENEFITS IF ANY THE PERSONNEL DIRECTOR WOULD BE ALLOWED.
MAYOR LAZIEH RESPONDED THAT THERE WOULD BE NO VACATION, SICK TIME, RETIREMENT BENEFITS, OR MEDICAL BENEFITS FROM THE CITY WHICH WILL SAVE ABOUT $12000 TO 13,000.00 IN HIRING THIS MAN. HIS EXPERIENCE EDUCATION AND ABILITY IS WHY MAYOR WANTS HIM HIRED.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN QUESTIONED THE HALF DAYS AND 75 DAY RULE.
MOTION TO APPROVE APPOINTMENT WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GOES AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE.
| COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS | NO |
| COUNCILMAN GOES | YES |
| COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | NO |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 3 YES 2 NO 0 ABSENT.
COLONY CABLE VISION; RE: ATTACH CABLES TO POLES ON ROOSEVELT AVENUE.
PRESENT WERE: JOHN NOTTE III PUC ATTORNEY FOR RICHARD ADAMS, CABLE CO. VISION GENERAL MANAGER.
MR. ADAMS EXPLAINED TO THE COUNCIL THE NEED TO GO THROUGH A SMALL CORNER (15 POLES) OF ROOSEVELT AVENUE IN CENTRAL FALLS TO BYPASS THE DOWNTOWN PAWTUCKET FOR EASE OF MAINTENANCE TO THE LINES FOR THE SERVICE AREA.
COUNCIL MEMBERS QUESTIONED MR. ADAMS.
COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS ASKED THAT THE CABLE COMPANY BE CHARGED A FEE FOR THIS APPROVAL.
MR. ADAMS CITED VISION CABLE'S SERVICES AT NO CHARGE TO THE COMMUNITY OF CENTRAL FALLS:
1. TRAINED 23 CENTRAL FALLS RESIDENTS FOR PUBLIC ACCESS.
2. SCHOOL ONE VIDEO PROJECT, DRUG ABUSE, HISPANIC TEENS, CFHS, VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE CO SPONSOR, ANNUAL YWCA, DAY CARE, YOUTH VIOLENCE PROGRAM, JUDGES ROUND TABLE, ETC.
COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS CONTINUED HIS QUESTION WITH MR. ADAMS.
MR. ADAMS RESPONDED THAT CENTRAL FALLS VIEWS IT THROUGH INTERCONNECT.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN ADDRESSED MR. ADAMS.
ATTORNEY NOTTE SAID ITS HIS BELIEF THAT THE CITY COULD NOT CHARGED CABLE COMPANY.
COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS STATED THAT HE WAS SATISFIED WITH THE ANSWERS RECEIVED BY MR. ADAMS AND ATTORNEY NOTTE.
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOES AND COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE.
| COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS | YES |
| COUNCILMAN GOES | YES |
| COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO 0 ABSENT.
KUKA'S PIZZA PRODUCTS INC.
D/B/A RONZIO PIZZA
1291 BROAD ST. C.F.
JULES ANGELONE MANAGER OF THE PROPOSED RESTAURANT WAS PRESENT TO ANSWER THE COUNCIL'S QUESTIONS.
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE AND COUNCILMAN GOES.
| COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS | YES |
| COUNCILMAN GOES | YES |
| COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO 0 ABSENT.
V.F.W POST 1271
ANNUAL POPPY DRIVE
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GOES AND SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU AND COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE.
| COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS | YES |
| COUNCILMAN GOES | YES |
| COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO 0 ABSENT.
RESOLUTION GRANTING AN EXEMPTION FOR PROGRESO LATINO INC.
NOT ACTED ON THIS RESOLUTION HEARD FIRST.
RESOLUTION RESERVING OR RESTRICTING CERTAIN SUMS FROM 1993/1994 BUDGET AND TRANSFERRING THEM TO THE CAPITAL EXPENDITURE RESERVE FUND.
MAYOR LAZIEH SPOKE REGARDING RESOLUTION HE EXPLAINED THE FIRE PUMPER REFURBISHMENT SO THAT THERE WOULD BE A BACKUP TRUCK. HE STATED THAT HEAVY REPAIRS ARE NEEDED AND THE BALANCE IS FOR OSHA EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS SUCH AS A 4" HOSE ETC. TOTAL COST FOR THIS $72,000.00.
FUNDS WERE TAKEN OUT OF SURPLUS ACCOUNT FOR RESCUE VEHICLE.
FIRE CHIEF COUTU AGREED WITH MAYOR ON EXTENDED LIFE OF EQUIPMENT.
STREET RESURFACING, PORTABLE RADIOS, PUBLIC WORKS PICKUP TRUCKS, THE WATER WHEEL FOR HIGGINSON AVE., POLICE MICROFILM MACHINE AND POLICE VEHICLES FOR DETECTIVES WERE DISCUSSED ALONG WITH THE CITY'S AUDITOR'S
RECOMMENDATIONS.
THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL ALSO COMMENTED AND DISCUSSED THE PURCHASE OF A PROFESSIONAL LAWN TRACTOR, WITH VACUUM. THE TOTAL OPERATING COST WAS APPROXIMATELY $173,427.00 AND THE CAPITAL WAS $181,329.00.
MAYOR LAZIEH READ FROM RESOLUTION.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN QUESTIONED THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S RULING AND THE MONEY SET ASIDE FOR THE SCHOOLS.
MAYOR LAZIEH STATED THAT HE IS DISCUSSING BONDING AS A MEANS TO REPAIR THE SCHOOLS, HE EXPLAINED THAT THROUGH BONDING THE CITY WOULD BE REIMBURSED BY THE STATE FOR ABOUT 90% UNDER THE SCHOOL HOUSING AID FORMULA. HE STATED THAT IF THE CITY MAKES DIRECT PAYMENT THE EXPENDITURE WOULD NOT BE REIMBURSED BY THE STATE.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN QUESTIONED OUTSTANDING BILLS FROM THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT NOT YET PAID TO THE CITY.
MAYOR LAZIEH RESPONDED.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN COMMENTED RELATIVE TO REVIEW COMMISSION.
DISCUSSION CONTINUED BETWEEN MAYOR LAZIEH AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN.
MAYOR LAZIEH RELATED TO THE COUNCIL THAT THE FINANCE DIRECTOR FAXED A COPY TO THE COMMISSION. THEY HAD NO RESPONSE AND THESE FUNDS ARE WHAT REMAINS FROM LAST YEAR. MAYOR LAZIEH STATED HE IS ASKING THE COUNCIL TO REDESIGNATE THESE FUNDS. HE IS NOT ASKING FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS.
LEO FOX (AUDITOR) STIPULATED THE 1993 FY BUDGET HAS $327,000 REMAINING FOR THESE PROJECTS. DISCUSSION CONTINUED RELATIVE TO UNRESTRICTED SURPLUS AND OTHER OPERATING BUDGET PROJECTS.
COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS QUESTIONED MR. FOX RELATIVE TO THE UNEXPENDED FUNDS.
MR. LEO FOX RECOMMENDED THAT THE COUNCIL SET ASIDE ONE MILLION DOLLARS IN A CAPITAL RESERVE FUND. HE STATED MOST COMMUNITIES HAVE THIS TYPE OF FUND TO MAKE AVAILABLE A SHORT TERM OPERATING CAPITAL FOR EMERGENCIES IN THE NORMAL OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN ASKED MR. FOX WHAT AMOUNT OF A SURPLUS WOULD BE IN THE 1994 BUDGET. MR. FOX STATED HE DOES NOT HAVE THAT INFORMATION AVAILABLE, HE IS STILL DOING THE AUDIT.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN QUESTIONED MR. FOX ON BALANCED ACCOUNTS IN THE BUDGET. MR. FOX RESPONDED CHARTER DOES CALL FOR FOURTH QUARTER ADJUSTMENT.
COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS ASKED CHIEF COUTU QUESTIONS RELATED TO A SECOND RESCUE VEHICLE IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
CHIEF COUTU RELATED THAT ENGINE WILL RESPOND IF RESCUE IS OUT AS IT HAS THE EQUIPMENT ON IT. HE EXPLAINED THAT THE RESERVE ENGINE ACQUIRED FROM PAWTUCKET IS BACK UP. THE CHIEF GAVE A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE REFURBISHMENT TO THE FIRE ENGINE AT A ESTIMATED COST OF $53,000.
DISCUSSION CONTINUED.
COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS COMMENTED ON A ONE MILLION DOLLAR SURPLUS IN THE RESOLUTION. COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN COMMENTED ON THE RESOLUTION. HE RELATED THAT THE FIGURES HAVE CHANGED AND HE QUESTIONED THE CHIEF
ON THE PRICE OF THE FIRE HOSE, AND OUTFITTING THE TRUCK. HE ALSO QUESTIONED THE POLICE CARS RELATIVE TO USED OR NEW VEHICLES.
CHIEF SASSO RELATED THAT HE NEEDED RADIO AND MICROFILM EQUIPMENT.
COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS COMMENTED ON DIFFERENT ITEMS IN THE RESOLUTION.
COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE SAID THERE IS NO MONEY WITH STATE CUT IN THIS BUDGET. HE FURTHER SAID THE WORKING BUDGET HAS NO MONEY FOR CAPITAL ITEMS.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN QUESTIONED MR. FOX.
MAYOR LAZIEH SUGGESTED THAT AMENDMENT BE ACTED UPON PRIOR TO PASSAGE. HE STATED THAT THE AUDITOR FOUND CHANGES TO BE MADE IN STREET RESURFACING ACCOUNT.
MAYOR LAZIEH UPDATED THE COUNCIL ON STATUS OF DIFFERENT PROJECTS.
COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS COMMENTED.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN QUESTIONED MAYOR AND FINANCE DIRECTOR REGARDING PURCHASES.
MAYOR LAZIEH RESPONDED TO COUNCIL MEMBERS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE ROOF REPAIR AT POLICE/FIRE.
COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS QUESTIONED MR. FOX.
COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS QUESTIONED THE CITY SOLICITOR. CITY SOLICITOR MUKSIAN EXPLAINED THAT A FOUR VOTE MINIMUM WAS REQUIRED TO CHANGE COUNCIL'S VOTE, OTHERWISE MAYOR'S PROPOSAL ONLY NEEDS A MAJORITY VOTE.
MR. FOX RESPONDED TO COUNCIL QUESTIONS.
MOTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GOES AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE.
| COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS | NO |
| COUNCILMAN GOES | YES |
| COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 4 YES 1 NO 0 ABSENT.
MOTION TO APPROVE AS AMENDED WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOES.
| COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS | NO |
| COUNCILMAN GOES | YES |
| COUNCILMAN PAQUETTE | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MORTON CARRIED 4 YES 1 NO 0 ABSENT.
MOTION TO ADJOURN WAS MADE BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS. ALL AGREED. SO VOTED. TIME 9:35 P.M.
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DANIEL J. ISSA, CITY CLERK