CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MONDAY, APRIL 8, 1996
7:00 P.M.
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CENTRAL FALLS CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON THE ABOVE DATE IN THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 7:17 P.M.
COUNCILMAN FARRELL
COUNCILMAN FERRI
COUNCILMAN WEBER
COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN
COUNCILMAN CANAVAN
QUORUM PRESENT.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT ROBERT CANAVAN PRESIDED AND LED THE ASSEMBLY IN THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
THERE WERE NO COMMENTS AT THIS TIME.
FEBRUARY 12, 1996; FEBRUARY 27, 1996.
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN FARRELL TO APPROVE AND PLACE ON FILE.
| COUNCILMAN FARRELL | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO 0 ABSENT.
MERRICK A. COOK, HOUSING OFFICER RE: ZONING ORDINANCE
WILLIAM P. DEVEREAUX, ESQ RE: COMPLAINT LODGED AGAINST FORMER MAYOR THOMAS LAZIEH.
CAPTAIN HUNT EARLY LEARNING CENTER.
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN FARRELL TO ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN STATED THAT MAYOR LAZIEH KNEW OF THE MEETING DATES AND COULD HAVE MADE HIS COMMENTS AT ANY TINE.
COUNCILMAN FARRELL STATED THAT THE FORMER MAYOR NEVER SHOWED ANY INTEREST IN RESPONDING TO THE ISSUE AND REPEATED THAT THIS IS STRICTLY BUSINESS AND NOT POLITICAL.
RHODE ISLAND ROCKETS SOCCER TEAM OF THE CENTRAL FALLS YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE CONGRATULATIONS FOR 5TH PLACE IN THE NORTH AMERICAN FINALS IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI.
THE CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR MATTHEWS PRESENTED CERTIFICATES OF CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CENTRAL FALLS YOUTH SOCCER UNDER 10 TEAM WHO REPRESENTED THE CITY AND STATE IN THE FINALS. THE CITY COUNCIL CONGRATULATED THE TEAM ON THIS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT.
ANTHONY HARRAKA, CITY ASSESSOR (SEE LIST)
COUNCILMAN FARRELL THANKED MR. HARRAKA FOR MAKING A THOROUGH EXPLANATION OF THE ABATEMENTS.
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN WEBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN FARRELL AND COUNCILMAN FERRI.
| COUNCILMAN FARRELL | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO 0 ABSENT.
POLICE REPORT; MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT; MINIMUM HOUSING DEPT.;PLUMBING PERMITS;BUILDING PERMITS; ELECTRICAL PERMITS.
MOTION TO ACCEPT COLLECTIVELY AND PLACE ON FILE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN WEBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN FARRELL.
| COUNCILMAN FARRELL | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO 0 ABSENT.
EL RINCON DEL ANTANO INC.
D/B/A EL RINCON DEL ANTANO
72 HEDLEY AVE. C.F.
EL RINCON DEL ANTANO INC.
D/B/A EL RINCON DEL ANTANO
72 HEDLEY AVE. C.F.
EL RINCON DEL ANTANO INC.
D/B/A EL RINCON DEL ANTANO
72 HEDLEY AVE. C.F.
COUNCILMAN WEBER QUESTIONED LIVE MUSIC AND THE NOISE TO THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD.
THE APPLICANT RESPONDED THAT HE WOULD ONLY HAVE OLD SPANISH MUSIC NOT THE MODERN MUSIC.
COUNCILMAN FERRI ASKED IF THERE WOULD BE A LARGE GROUP WHEN THERE IS LIVE MUSIC, HE STATED THAT THE CAFE IS SMALL AND THAT THE OWNER SHOULD BE AWARE OF ITS CAPACITY. HE ALSO COMMENTED ON TRASH AND ITS DISPOSAL.
MOTION TO APPROVE COLLECTIVELY WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN WEBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN FARRELL. ( A COPY OF THE LEASE TO BE PLACED ON FILE.)
| COUNCILMAN FARRELL | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO 0 ABSENT.
JENCY ARANA
D/B/A EL AREPAZO
830 BROAD ST. C.F.
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN FERRI AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN (SUBJECT TO FILING THE LEASE OR RENT AGREEMENT).
| COUNCILMAN FARRELL | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO 0 ABSENT.
HECTOR MENDEZ
D/B/A LARES GROCERY
830 BROAD ST. C.F.
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN FERRI AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN FARRELL.
| COUNCILMAN FARRELL | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO 0 ABSENT.
ZACARIAS M. CORREIA
D/B/A ZECA'S FRUIT & VARIETY
881 BROAD ST. C.F.
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN FERRI AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN FARRELL.
| COUNCILMAN FARRELL | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO 0 ABSENT.
WILLIAM A. TAMUL
D/B/A INSTANT LOAN CO.
629 HIGH ST. C.F.
COUNCIL MEMBERS QUESTIONED THE APPLICANT. APPLICANT RESPONDED TO COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS.
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN FARRELL AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN FERRI.
| COUNCILMAN FARRELL | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO 0 ABSENT.
DANIEL OLAYINKA SALAKO
D/B/A DANDAY CHECK CASHING PLACE
765 DEXTER ST. C.F.
DANIEL OLAYINKA SALAKO
D/B/A DANDAY DOLLAR MART
771 DEXTER ST. C.F.
COUNCIL MEMBERS QUESTIONED THE APPLICANTS.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN ASKED IF APPLICANTS COULD CONSIDER NOT PLACING BARS ON THE WINDOWS.
MOTION TO APPROVE COLLECTIVELY WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN WEBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN.
| COUNCILMAN FARRELL | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO 0 ABSENT.
HELEN AKINLAPA
D/B/A PRINCE DOLLAR STORE (TRANSFER LOCATION)
TO: 534 DEXTER ST. C.F.
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN FERRI AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN FARRELL.
| COUNCILMAN FARRELL | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO 0 ABSENT.
ALKIVIADIS & PAUL STAMPOULIS
D/B/A AMERICAN BROADLOOM & BRAIDED RUG & FURNITURE CO.
404 ROOSEVELT AVE. C.F.
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN WEBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN FERRI.
| COUNCILMAN FARRELL | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES 0NO 0 ABSENT.
MOTION TO APPROVE COLLECTIVELY WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WEBER.
| COUNCILMAN FARRELL | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO 0 ABSENT.
GARFIELD SOCIAL CLUB
11 HUNT ST. C.F. (25 WEEK CLUB)
SYRIAN LADIES CATHOLIC SOC.
AT ST. BASIL'S CHURCH HALL
PENNY SOCIAL APR. 28, 1996.
MOTION TO APPROVE COLLECTIVELY WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN FERRI AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WEBER.
COUNCILMAN FARRELL YES
COUNCILMAN FERRI YES
COUNCILMAN WEBER YES
COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN YES
COUNCILMAN CANAVAN YES
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO 0 ABSENT.
CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH
MAY 18, 1996 FROM 1:00 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M.
CHILDREN'S EVANGELISTIC OUTREACH
COUNCIL MEMBERS QUESTIONED THE APPLICANT.
REV. NEVEU EXPLAINED THE DAY'S EVENTS WHICH WILL FOCUS ON THE YOUTHS OF THE COMMUNITY.
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN FARRELL AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN FERRI.
| COUNCILMAN FARRELL | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO 0 ABSENT.
FRIENDS OF THE BLACKSTONE AT PIERCE PARK MAY 18TH & 19TH
PART OF THE RIVERFRONT FESTIVAL (HISTORICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL WORKSHOPS.
PETITION WITHDRAWN. THE APPLICANT WILL TALK WITH THE MAYOR TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE USE OF THE LANDING AT CENTRAL BRAID.
RELATED TO PERSONNEL & LEGAL MATTERS (UNDER EXEMPTION #2 OF THE OPEN MEETINGS LAWS)
MOVED TO LATER IN THE MEETING.
SENATOR ISSA QUESTIONED THE APPLICATION FOR CDGB GRANT AND ASKED ABOUT THE ENTERPRISE ZONE FUNDS RENEWAL UNDER THIS PROGRAM. HE ALSO SPOKE ABOUT OTHER HOUSING PROGRAMS AND RIHMFC FUNDS.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
COUNCILMAN FARRELL ASKED IF THERE WOULD BE AN INCREASE IN HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAMS UNDER THIS GRANT.
MAYOR MATTHEWS RESPONDED THAT THIS MAY BE POSSIBLE IN THE FUTURE. HE ALSO EXPLAINED THE APPLICATION AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
MERRICK COOK RESPONDED THAT HE IS NOT REALLY SURE IF MONEY WILL BE AVAILABLE UNDER THIS PROGRAM FOR HOME OWNERSHIP FUNDING.
COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN ASKED HOW EACH PROGRAM UNDER THIS APPLICATION IS FINANCE IF FUNDING DOES NOT BECOME AVAILABLE.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN STATED THAT EACH PROGRAM WOULD BE FUNDED BASED UPON ITS OWN MERITS AND THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.
COUNCILMAN WEBER ASKED WHO HAS THE FINAL SAY AS TO WHICH PROGRAMS ARE CUT AND WHICH ARE FUNDED.
MERRICK COOK RESPONDED THAT THE MAYOR AND THE PRIORITY OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM WOULD BE A FACTOR IN THE DECISION.
COUNCILMAN FARRELL ASKED IF THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT EXPECTED THERE TO BE MORE OR LESS FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR THE GRANT.
MERRICK COOK RESPONDED.
MAYOR MATTHEWS EXPLAINED THAT MANY OF THE PROGRAMS PROVIDED THE SAME SERVICES. HE ALSO STATED THAT NOT ALL THE PROGRAMS WILL RECEIVE FUNDS, HOWEVER LAST YEAR 12 ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVED SOME FUNDING FROM THE $65,000 GRANTED TO THE CITY FROM CDGB FUNDS.
DISCUSSION ON THIS ISSUE CONTINUED.
MAYOR MATTHEWS EXPLAINED THAT THERE ARE STILL SOME FUNDS THAT HAVE BEEN GRANTED THAT HAVE NOT YET BEEN USED, LIKE RELOCATION OF HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO HIGGINSON AVENUE. THESE CDGB FUNDS ARE STILL AVAILABLE. BUT THESE FUNDS CANNOT BE REPROGRAMMED FOR HUMAN SERVICES.
SENATOR ISSA COMMENTED ON THE FUNDS.
STANLEY PIETRASZKA COMMENTED ON THE FUNDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AND ASKED WHAT ETC. AFTER IT MEANT. HE ALSO ASKED ABOUT REVITALIZING A NEIGHBORHOOD AND IMPROVING ON SOMETHING THAT ALREADY EXISTS. HE ASKED WHAT IS THE OBLIGATION OF GOVERNMENT RELATIVE TO THE FUNDS AND TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS AT THE SAMOSET PLAT.
JAMES BRIDEN, CITY SOLICITOR COMMENTED ON THESE ISSUES.
DISCUSSION ENSUED BETWEEN THE SOLICITOR AND MR. PIETRASZKA.
PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN.
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN FARRELL AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WEBER.
| COUNCILMAN FARRELL | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO 0 ABSENT.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL DISASTER FUNDS FOR THE BLIZZARD OF 1996.
CHIEF COUTU COMMENTED ON THE FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR THIS YEAR AND RELATED THE PROCEDURE NECESSARY FOR THE CITY TO RECEIVE SOME OF THESE FUNDS.
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN FERRI AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WEBER.
| COUNCILMAN FARRELL | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO 0 ABSENT.
AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES ENTITLED "ANIMALS" SECTION 8-1.1 "INTERFERENCE WITH ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER."
SO INTRODUCED.
COUNCILMAN WEBER COMMENTED ON THE GOOD FRIDAY PROCESSION AND THE ROLE OF THE CENTRAL FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT IN PROVIDING FOR THEIR SAFETY. HE ALSO CONGRATULATED THE CYO INTERMEDIATE CHEER LEADERS FROM ST.
ELIZABETH ANN SETON SCHOOL FOR FIRST PLACE IN COMPETITION.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN COMMENTED ON THE BOARD OF REGENTS VIEWS RELATIVE TO STATE SCHOOLS.
COUNCILMAN FERRI COMMENTED ON CHANNEL I AND THE EASTER IN THE PARK EVENT WHICH WAS SUCCESSFUL.
THE COUNCIL TOOK THE FOLLOWING TELEPHONE INQUIRES AND COMMENTS:
JEAN MARTIN AND ABUTTER TO GARCIA'S AUTO ON LONSDALE AVE. ASKED ABOUT THE STATUS OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT.
COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN RESPONDED.
A CALLER QUESTIONED THE SECTION 8 PROGRAM.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN STATED THAT THIS PROGRAM DOES NOT COME UNDER THE PREVIEW OF THE COUNCIL OR THE CITY.
COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN ASKED WHEN THE COUNCIL WILL RECEIVE A COPY OF THE COST OF THE FORENSIC AUDIT.
MAYOR MATTHEWS STATED THAT HE HAS NOT RECEIVED A BILL AS OF THIS DATE. HE STATED THAT THERE IS $5.3 MILLION DOLLARS INVOLVED IN THIS PROJECT.
JAMES BRIDEN COMMENTED ON TRAILERS AND RELATED THAT THE MATTER IS IN SUPERIOR COURT. HE ALSO COMMENTED THAT THEY ARE NOW AWARE OF THE COMPANY WHO OWNS THE TRAILERS ( E & V LEASING INC.) AND WILL PROCEED ACCORDINGLY.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 4/8/96
1. AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES ENTITLED ANIMALS ARTICLE I SECTION 8-11 "PENALTIES"
2. AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES ENTITLED ANIMALS ARTICLE I SECTION 8-12 "DOMESTIC ANIMAL WASTE & ITS REMOVAL."
3. AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES ENTITLED ANIMALS "ARTICLE II "DOG AND OTHER ANIMALS"
4. AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES ENTITLED ANIMALS ARTICLE II SECTION 8-37 "DOG LICENSE FEES."
5. AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES ENTITLED ANIMALS ARTICLE II SECTION 8-38 "VACCINATIONS".
6. AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES ENTITLED ANIMALS ARTICLE II SECTION 8-39 "OWNING UNVACCINATED DOG OR CAT."
7. AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES ENTITLED ANIMALS ARTICLE II SECTION 8-40 "IMPOUNDING UNVACCINATED DOG OR CAT."
MAYOR MATTHEWS ANNOUNCED THAT THE CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS WITH FLEET NATIONAL BANK AND THE WYATT DETENTION FACILITY WILL SPONSOR A BAND CONCERT, NAMELY, THORNTON'S BRASS BAND FROM ENGLAND, ON MONDAY MAY 27, 1996 IN JENKS PARK FROM 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM.
MOTION TO RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN WEBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN FARRELL.
| COUNCILMAN FARRELL | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO 0 ABSENT. TIME 9:23 P.M.
MEETING RECONVENED AT 10:10 P.M.
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN WEBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN FARRELL TO SEAL THE MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.
| COUNCILMAN FARRELL | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO 0 ABSENT.
MOTION TO ADJOURN WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN FARRELL AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN FERRI. ALL AGREED. SO VOTED. TIME 10:12 P.M.
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ELIZABETH A. CROWLEY, CMC
ACTING CITY CLERK