CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MONDAY, JUNE 10, 1996
AND RECESSED MEETING OF JUNE 13, 1996
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CENTRAL FALLS CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON THE ABOVE DATE IN THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 7:11 P.M.
COUNCILMAN FARRELL
COUNCILMAN FERRI
COUNCILMAN WEBER
COUNCILMAN CANAVAN
QUORUM PRESENT.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT ROBERT CANAVAN PRESIDED AND LED THE ASSEMBLY IN THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
ELIZABETH A. CROWLEY, ACTING CLERK RE: LETTERS TO HOLDER OF PEDDLER LICENSES FROM THE ADDENDUM
CHIEF MOFFATT TO JAMES SALAZAR; RE: IN - SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM
ELIZABETH CROWLEY, ACTING CLERK TO MERRICK COOK, HOUSING OFFICER RE: COUNCIL'S INTENTION TO MOVE FORWARD.
ANTHONY HARRAKA, TAX ASSESSOR; RE:****(effective cost to)**** REDUCE TAX RATE.
MOTION TO ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE INCLUDING ADDENDUM
CORRESPONDENCES WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN FERRI AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN FARRELL.
| COUNCILMAN FARRELL | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 4 YES 0 NO 1 ABSENT.
THERE WERE NO COMMENTS AT THIS TIME.
CERTIFICATE OF CONGRATULATIONS: D.A.R.E GRADUATES ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON ACADEMY JUNE 13, 1996.
CERTIFICATE OF CONGRATULATIONS: D.A.R.E GRADUATES VETERANS MEMORIAL SCHOOL GRADE 6 JUNE 20, 1996.
CERTIFICATE OF CONGRATULATIONS: "WE THE PEOPLE CONTEST" CENTRAL FALLS JR. HIGH SCHOOL GRADE 8 - 3RD IN THE STATE.
GUEST SPEAKERS "CHILD SAFETY AWARENESS"
COUNCILMAN FERRI ARRANGED A SPECIAL PROGRAM WITH GUESTS TO SPEAK ON CHILD SAFETY.
CHIEF COUTU GAVE A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE NUMEROUS PREVENTABLE ACCIDENTS THAT TAKE PLACE IN THE CITY AND STATE WHICH CAN BE EASILY CORRECTED AND PREVENTED IF PEOPLE TAKE THESE SIMPLE MEASURES:
1. KEEP SOFA & CHAIRS AWAY FROM WINDOWS.
2. MAKE SURE SCREENS ARE SAFE.
3. NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED.
4. KEEP MATCHES AND LIGHTERS AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
5. KEEP POISONS AND PILLS OUT OR REACH OF SMALL CHILDREN.
6. KEEP PLAYPEN WELL AWAY FROM SPACE HEATERS.
7. DON'T PLACE CLOTHING TO DRY ON SPACE HEATERS.
8. CHECK OVENS AND BROILERS FOR TOYS AND PAPER OBJECTS BEFORE USING.
9. KEEP BATTERIES IN SMOKE DETECTORS.
10. DON'T STORE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS IN PLACES WHERE CHILDREN CAN REACH OR PLAY WITH THEM.
CHIEF MOFFATT STATED THAT HE WAS PLEASED TO BE ASKED TO BE PART OF THIS EFFORT TO MAKE PEOPLE OF CHILD SAFETY. HE COMMENTED ON THE NEED FOR PARENTS TO WATCH THEIR CHILDREN CLOSELY. (HE RELATED HOW HIS MEN HAD FOUND AN 18 MONTH OLD BABY WALKING DEXTER STREET BY HIMSELF.) HE SPOKE OF BICYCLE SAFETY, THE FINGERPRINTING PROGRAM AND THE DARE PROGRAM, ALL OF WHICH WORK TO CAPACITY TO KEEP CHILDREN SAFE.
MARY CLARK OF THE AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION BRIEFLY EXPLAINED THE MANY CAUSES OF LUNG DISEASE AND SHE STATED THAT THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IS SMOKING. SHE ALSO COMMENTED ON AIR POLLUTION AND OTHER DISEASES CAUSES BY POOR AIR QUALITY. SHE SPOKE OF THE MORE THAN 4,000 CHEMICALS IN SMOKE AND COMMENTED ON CLEANING PRODUCTS AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMS.
DONALD HOULE DIRECTOR OF CODE ENFORCEMENT POINTED OUT SEVERAL WAYS TO KEEP CHILDREN AND ALL PEOPLE SAFE IN THE AREA OF HOUSING, HE SUGGESTED THE FOLLOWING:
1. MAKE SURE THERE ARE SMOKE DETECTORS IN EVERY BEDROOM.
2. KEEP A SECOND MEANS OF EGRESS FREE FROM LARGE ITEMS.
3. KEEP FIRE ESCAPE CLEAR OF DEBRIS.
4. MAKE SURE THAT HALLWAYS HAVE HANDRAILS.
5. KEEP INTERIOR HALLWAY WELL LIGHTED.
6. KEEP SCREEN IN PROPER SHAPE.
7. KEEP ELECTRIC SWITCHES WITH BUTTER.
8. REPLACE BROKEN WINDOWS.
9. REMOVE DEAD BOLT LOCKS.
10. REPLACE MISSING POSTS ON PORCHES.
11. KEEP YEARS CLEAN.
12. MAKE SURE SWIMMING POOLS ARE PROPERLY GROUNDED.
THE POISON CONTROL CENTER SENT BROCHURES WHICH PROVIDE HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTAL POISONING.
JOHN RIGATTA, A FOOD INSPECTOR, WITH THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, SPOKE ON KITCHEN SAFETY WHEN DEALING WITH FOOD AND FOOD PREPARATION. HE SAID THAT WHEN TAKING CHILDREN OUT TO EAT THAT PARENTS SHOULD MAKE SURE THAT FOOD IS WELL COOKED AND THAT THERE SHOULD BE NO REDNESS IN THE MEATS THAT ARE SERVED TO THEM.
COUNCILMAN WEBER POINTED OUT THAT PARENTS SHOULD MAKE SURE THAT VENETIAN BLIND CORDS ARE OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND THAT FIREWORKS ARE DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL IN RHODE ISLAND.
COUNCILMAN FARRELL STATED THAT CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE LEFT ALONE IN CAR SEATS EVEN FOR A MOMENT.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN STATED THAT CAR SEATS SHOULD BE SECURED IN THE CAR.
MAYOR MATTHEWS APPLAUDED COUNCILMAN FERRI ON THIS PRESENTATION AND STATED THAT WE ALL NEED TO BE MADE AWARE OF THE MANY HAZARDS AND DANGERS PRESENT EVERY DAY IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN.
MINIMUM HOUSING; BUILDING INSPECTOR;PLUMBING INSPECTOR; ELECTRICAL, POLICE DEPARTMENT AND MUNICIPAL COURT (FROM ADDENDUM)
MOTION TO ACCEPT COLLECTIVELY AND PLACE ON FILE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN FERRI AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WEBER.
COUNCILMAN WEBER AND COUNCILMAN FARRELL COMMENTED ON THE REPORTS.
| COUNCILMAN FARRELL | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | |
MOTION CARRIED 4 YES 0 NO 1 ABSENT.
LEO WEEKS/KEVIN BLAND
D/B/A ONE STOP AUTO
1289 BROAD ST.
THE APPLICANT WAS PRESENT AND GAVE A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TYPE OF BUSINESS HE INTENDS TO OPERATE WHICH WILL DEAL IN CLEANING OF CARS AND AUTO STRIPING.
COUNCIL MEMBERS QUESTIONED THE APPLICANT EXTENSIVELY.
MOTION TO APPROVE SUBJECT TO ALL CONDITIONS OF CODE ENFORCEMENT AND FIRE DEPARTMENT CODES WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN FERRI AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WEBER.
| COUNCILMAN FARRELL | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 4 YES 0 NO 1 ABSENT.
DENISE DE LA TORRE & GLORIA C. ROSALES
D/B/A NATURAL TREE
751 BROAD ST.
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN FARRELL AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WEBER.
| COUNCILMAN FARRELL | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 4 YES 0 NO 0 ABSENT.
GARFIELD SOCIAL CLUB
11 HUNT ST. C.F.
JUNE 29TH 7PM-12PM
PETITION WITHDRAWN.
HOLY TRINITY PARISH
PARISH HALL - 325 COWDEN ST C.F.
JULY 12, 1996 9PM-1AM
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN WEBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN FARRELL.
| COUNCILMAN FARRELL | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 4 YES 0 No 1 ABSENT.
SEE LIST
MOTION TO APPROVE COLLECTIVELY WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN FERRI AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN FARRELL.
| COUNCILMAN FARRELL | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 4 YES 0 NO 1 ABSENT.
SISTERS OF MERCY
D/B/A THE WARDE - ROBE
1286 BROAD ST. C.F.
SR. ALBERIC MARTIN AND SR. LOIS HARTEN WERE PRESENT TO ANSWER QUESTIONS.
COUNCIL MEMBERS QUESTIONED THE APPLICANTS.
MOTION TO APPROVE WAIVING ALL FEES AND RENEWALS WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN WEBER AND UNANIMOUSLY SECONDED.
| COUNCILMAN FARRELL | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 4 YES 0 NO 0 ABSENT.
SEE LIST
MOVED TO LATER IN THE MEETING.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19-46 (a) OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS.
MAYOR MATTHEWS EXPLAINED THE NEED FOR THIS ORDINANCE, HE STATED THAT THE PRESENT PERSONNEL DIRECTOR IS A RETIRED EMPLOYEE OF THE STATE AND IS ONLY ALLOWED TO SERVE 75 DAYS FULL TIME, WHICH IS QUICKLY COMING TO AN END. THE MAYOR STATED THAT HE CAN BE RETAINED BY THE CITY AS AN ADVISER ON A CONTRACT BASIS.
THE CITY SOLICITOR COMMENTED ON THE CONTRACT AND THE STATE'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND STATED THAT THERE IS NO REASON THE PERSONNEL DIRECTOR COULD NOT BE RETAINED ON AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACT BASIS AS THE PASSAGE OF THIS ORDINANCE WILL ALLOW.
BOTH THE MAYOR AND SOLICITOR STATED THAT THE CONTRACT WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNCIL APPROVAL.
MOTION TO APPROVE TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN FARRELL AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WEBER.
| COUNCILMAN FARRELL | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 4 YES 0 NO 1 ABSENT.
AN ORDINANCE SECTION 8-12 DOMESTIC ANIMAL WASTE AND ITS REMOVAL.
PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT.
MR. TURGEON COMMENTED ON THIS ISSUE.
THE FINANCE DIRECTOR, JOHN KUZMISKI COMMENTED.
JOSEPHINE MCLAUGHLIN COMMENTED ON THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE ORDINANCE.
ALBERT LAROCHE ASKED ABOUT PRIVATE PROPERTY.
COUNCILMAN FERRI STATED THAT THIS ORDINANCE REALLY DEALS WITH A HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUE.
MATTHEW OLIVERIO STATED THAT THERE ARE SEVERAL ISSUES THAT NEED TO BE CLEARED UP BEFORE PASSAGE OF THE ORDINANCE.
MOTION TO TABLE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN FARRELL AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN FERRI.
COUNCILMAN WEBER STATED THAT HE DOESN'T FEEL THAT THIS WILL BE ENFORCEABLE.
COUNCILMAN FERRI STATED THAT THE CITY NEEDS THIS ON THE BOOKS BEFORE IT CAN BE ENFORCED AND THE CITY WILL BE BETTER OFF FOR IT BUT THE FIRST AND RIGHT STEP IS TO PLACE IT ON THE BOOKS.
| COUNCILMAN FARRELL | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 4 YES 0 NO 1 ABSENT.
RESOLUTION ENDORSING A TWELVE (12) MILLION DOLLAR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR SCHOOL ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS.
MOTION TO AMEND TO UP TO TWELVE MILLION DOLLARS WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN WEBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN FARRELL.
| COUNCILMAN FARRELL | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 4 YES 0 No 1 ABSENT.
MOTION TO TABLE UNTIL THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1996 AT 7:30 P.M. WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN WEBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN FARRELL.
| COUNCILMAN FARRELL | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 4 YES 0 NO 1 ABSENT.
SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT MAUREEN CHEVRETTE WAS PRESENT TO COMMENT ON THE SCHOOL BOND ISSUE AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN ASKED HER FOR HER COMMENTS.
MRS. CHEVRETTE COMMENTED ON THE EXPECTED ENROLLMENTS AND THE NEED TO ADD TO THE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND THE NEEDED REPAIRS TO THE SCHOOL BUILDINGS. SHE STATED THAT THE 94/95 ENROLLMENT OF STUDENTS WAS 2,846 STUDENTS WHICH FOR THE YEAR 95/96 WILL BE 3,038 STUDENTS. SHE STATED THAT THE PROJECTED STUDENT INCREASE BY THE YEAR 2000/1
WILL BE 3,128. THE JR./SR HIGH SCHOOL CAPACITY IT 875 STUDENTS AND THE SCHOOL WILL BE BEYOND CAPACITY FOR 96 WITH AN ENROLLMENT OF 1,181 STUDENTS. SHE STATED THAT CONTRACTUAL AND SPECIAL NEEDS BIND THE SCHOOL SYSTEM TO THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS ALLOWED IN EACH CLASS. SPECIAL EDUCATION CANNOT EXCEED 10 STUDENT PER CLASS AND ESL CLASSES NUMBER 15 STUDENTS PER CLASS. SHE STATED THAT 28 STUDENTS IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AVERAGE PER CLASSROOM. SHE SAID THAT 24% OF THE STUDENT POPULATION IS IN SPECIAL NEED CLASSES. SHE COMMENTED ON THE 1988 BOND ISSUE AND THE CITY'S BOND RATING AT THAT TIME. SHE SAID THE BOND OF 1988 COST $322,608 DOLLARS OF WHICH
INSURANCE WAS $96,0000 BOND COUNSEL WAS $ 98,608 AND THE UNDERWRITERS WAS $128,000. WITH INTERS AT 10.25%
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN OPENED THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC.
MAYOR MATTHEWS COMMENTED AND STRESSED THE IMPORTANCE OF DETERMINING THE NEED FOR THE SCHOOLS AND WHAT THE COST TO THE CITY WILL BE. HE ASKED THE COUNCIL TO EVALUATE EVERYTHING BEFORE THEY MAKE ANY DECISIONS.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AND REMINDED THE ASSEMBLY THAT THE ISSUE WOULD COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL FOR A VOTE ON THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1996 AT 7:30 P.M.
THE MEETING WAS RECESSED FOR 10 MINUTES AT 9:10 P.M.
1. THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCE
2. THE ANNUAL CAPITAL BUDGET ORDINANCE
3. THE ANNUAL CAPITAL PROGRAM ORDINANCE
4. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SALARIES FOR FIREMEN & POLICEMEN
5. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WAGE SCHEDULE GENERALLY
6. AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO SALARIES OF DEPARTMENT HEADS AND OTHERS IN UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE
7. ESTABLISHING THE CLASSES OF POSITIONS, THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES AND THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES IN CERTAIN CLASSES IN THE CITY DEPARTMENTS.
THE MEETING RECONVENED AT 9:20 P.M.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN OPENED THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC ON THE BUDGET ORDINANCES.
MATTHEW OLIVERIO COMMENTED ON $13,000 EXPENSE ACCOUNT IN THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT WHICH HE STATES ARE ASSOCIATED WITH LITIGATION AND ANTICIPATING SIGNIFICANT LEGAL MATTERS WHICH ARE POSSIBLE.
EDMUND HEROUX THE RECREATION DIRECTOR WAS PRESENT TO ANSWER QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PLAYGROUNDS AND OTHER RECREATIONAL NEEDS.
COUNCILMAN FARRELL QUESTIONED THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE PLAYGROUNDS.
MR. HEROUX RESPONDED THAT HE DID HAVE SOME CONCERNS ABOUT THE PLAYGROUNDS AND HE HAS ADDRESSED THE MAJOR NEEDS OF THEM. HE SAID THAT THE $40,000 ALLOCATED IS A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION ALONG WITH 13,000 IN CDGB FUNDS. THIS WILL BE PUT TO USE AT THE ILLINOIS STREET PLAYGROUND.
COUNCILMAN WEBER STATED THAT THE COUNCIL IS CONCERNED WITH ALL THE PLAYGROUNDS.
MR. HEROUX COMMENTED ON THE GARFIELD AND CROSSMAN STREET PLAYGROUNDS AND STATED THAT THESE ARE THE FIRST TWO PRIORITIES AND THAT THE EXTRA $10,000 WILL REDO THESE TWO PARKS. HE SAID THAT HE PLANS TO DO TWO A YEAR. HE ALSO COMMENTED ON THE HIGGINSON AVENUE COMPLEX AND MACOMBER FIELD.
COUNCILMAN WEBER STATED THAT THE CITY CANNOT GO 1 YEAR WITHOUT DOING SOMETHING FOR THESE PLAYGROUNDS. HE SAID THAT HE REALIZES THAT THE MAYOR HAS ALREADY EARMARKED $40,000 FOR THIS ENDEAVOR, HOWEVER THE CHILDREN IN THE CITY DESERVE A SAFE PLACE TO PLAY AND NEW EQUIPMENT WILL GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO DO. HE SAID THIS AMOUNT IS
NOT ENOUGH BECAUSE ONE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT COST ANYWHERE BETWEEN $6,900.00 TO $26,000.
COUNCILMAN FARRELL STATED THAT THERE MUST BE A 5 YEAR PLACE FOR THE PLAYGROUNDS AND THE CITY MUST HAVE A FIXED BID AND COME UP WITH A DESIGN FOR THEM. HE SAID THAT THE CITY MUST TAKE CARE OF ITS CHILDREN EVEN IF IT MEANS TAKING OTHER THINGS FROM THIS BUDGET.
COUNCILMAN FERRI QUESTIONED THE SUMMER PROGRAM AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER WITH THE YMCA.
MR. HEROUX STATED THAT THE MAYOR HAS ASSURED HIM THAT THE SUMMER PROGRAM WOULD REMAIN THE SAME THIS YEAR.
COUNCILMAN FARRELL COMMENTED.
MAYOR MATTHEWS COMMENTED ON THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND EXPLAINED THAT THE DEPARTMENT HASCHANGED SINCE THE ADMINISTRATION OF MAYOR BESSETTE WHEN FEDERAL FUNDING ABUNDANT. HE STATED THAT THOSE FUNDS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE TO CITIES AND TOWNS TODAY AND THEREFORE CANNOT PAY FOR THE PLANNING STAFFS OF THE PAST. HE SAID THAT THE PRESENT STAFFING IS ADEQUATE FOR THE AMOUNT OF FEDERAL FUNDS RECEIVED FOR PLANNING PROGRAMS AND FUNDING.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING.
THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS AT THIS MEETING.
THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE COMMENTED ON THE NEED OF THE COUNCIL TO LOOK AT THE GENERAL MERCHANDISE AND PEDDLER LICENSE ORDINANCE AND MAKE REVISIONS AS NEEDED FOR EACH.
THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT RECESSED THIS MEETING TO THURSDAY JUNE 13, 1996 AT 7:30 P.M.
THE CENTRAL FALLS CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED ITS MEETING ON JUNE 13, 1996 IN THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 7:55 P.M.
ROLL CALL PRESENT:
COUNCILMAN FARRELL
COUNCILMAN FERRI
COUNCILMAN CANAVAN
COUNCILMAN WEBER
COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN
QUORUM PRESENT.
CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN PRESIDED.
RESOLUTION ENDORSING A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR SCHOOL ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS FOR UP TO TWELVE MILLION DOLLARS.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
RONALD DOUCET PERRY ST. COMMENTED ON THE 71 BOARDED UP-474 RENTAL APARTMENT NOT OCCUPIED. 1200 CHILDREN NOT IN OUR CITY SCHOOLS ARE THESE CHILDREN BEING BUSED FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES. HE READ FROM A PREPARED STATEMENT TELLING OF THE MANY HOUSES AND APARTMENTS NOT OCCUPIED. WHAT WILL SCHOOL DEPARTMENT DO IF THEY BECOME OCCUPIED. HE STATED THAT IT IS HIS PERSONAL FEELINGS AND BELIEFS THAT A MORE CONCLUSIVE STUDY MUST BE DONE ON SCHOOL ENROLLMENTS AND ASKED THAT THE COUNCIL PLACE THIS ISSUE ON HOLD.
WILFRED DEMEULE 855 BROAD ST. NOT HERE TO FIND FAULT. HE COMMENTED ON THE SCHOOL BOND AND MADE SUGGESTIONS. HE TALKED ABOUT A LETTER TO REVIEW COMMISSION FROM MRS. CHEVRETTE. HE STATED THAT THE SUGGESTED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS HAD A LOT OF FLAWS.
DR. MAUREEN CHEVRETTE HAS TAKEN THE PODIUM TO ANSWER QUESTIONS. SHE COMMENTED ON IMPROVEMENTS TO ELLA RISK AND ROBERTSON SCHOOL WHICH CONSISTED ON ASBESTOS REMOVAL AND AT RISK SCHOOL A NEW BOILER. SHE STATED THESE COMPLETED PROJECTS WERE PAID FOR BY THE DISTRICT IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 29,000.00. STILL NEEDED ARE FIRE DOORS FOR THE INTERIOR OF THE SCHOOLS AND EXTERIOR DOORS FOR ALL 5 SCHOOLS.
MRS. CHEVRETTE EXPLAINED THE REPAIRS TO THE SCHOOLS THAT NEEDED TO BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY FOR HEALTH REASONS. BOTH PROJECTS WERE IN THE $ 19,000.00 RANGE. CAPTAIN HUNT ROOF REPLACEMENT $21,000.00.
DISCUSSION BETWEEN MR. DEMEULE AND MRS. CHEVRETTE CONTINUED.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WERE EXTENSIVELY DISCUSSED ON THE SCHOOLS.
PAYMENT SCHEDULES WERE DISCUSSED.
MR. DEMEULE STATED THAT MORE TIME IS NEEDED TO PUT THIS TOGETHER.
MRS. CHEVRETTE EXPLAINED THAT BROAD STREET SCHOOL NEEDED EXTENSIVE RENOVATIONS TO SEWER SYSTEM, DOORS, CAFETERIA AND KITCHEN WHICH DOES NOT MEET STANDARDS. SHE EXPLAINED THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FOOD LUNCH PROGRAM AT THE SCHOOLS. FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES ANY MONEY MADE MUST GO BACK INTO THE SCHOOL THIS ALLOWED TWO OF THE SCHOOL'S KITCHEN TO BE UPDATED.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS CONTINUED ON THE DISCUSSION OF CONTRACTS FOR DOOR REPLACEMENTS ETC.
SHOWED A PICTURE OF THE BRICK POINTING AT THE BROAD STREET SCHOOL.
1990 THE WINDOWS AT BROAD STREET WERE REPAIRED THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED.
THE VETERANS SCHOOLS PROJECT WAS DISCUSSED BY MR. DEMEULE HE THEN SPOKE OF PROJECTED ENROLLMENT TO 1993 UP TO
3,250. 1995 - 2871 LESS THAN IN 1983. THE ACTUAL ENROLLMENT 1994 2871 AND THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ENROLLMENT 1994-1995.
MR. DEMEULE CONTINUED TO COMMENT ON SCHOOL ENROLLMENT AND CLASSROOM SPACE. HE DISPLAYED A GRAFT OF TEACHERS AND ENROLLMENTS 75/76-80-81 7152 STUDENTS. 1989-1995 1163 LESS STUDENT 84 MORE TEACHERS 6 YEAR ENROLLMENTS 5,989. 214 TEACHERS-GUIDANCE COUNSELORS, SCHOOL THERAPISTS, ETC. NOT ACTUALLY TEACHERS.
MRS. CHEVRETTE-1975 -REGULAR EDUCATION CLASSROOM 35 STUDENTS PER CLASS, LOWER SPECIAL ED, ESL LOWER.24% STUDENT SPECIAL. BY LAW 10 STUDENTS PER CLASS IN CONTAINED CLASSED. 1975-8-10% TODAY 30% POPULATION RECOMMEND-ESL 15 STUDENTS PER CLASS. IN CF-20 UP TO AS MANY AS 28. MAJOR REASON MORE TEACHER FEWER STUDENT. NEED TODAY MUCH GREATER THAT 20 YEARS AGO. WHAT HAS CHANGED SINCE- ENROLLMENT HAS INCREASED.
MR. DEMEULE INSIST THAT THE ENROLLMENT IS NOT AS GREAT AS STATED. 3,038 STUDENTS ON OCT. 1 1995 IN CF SCHOOLS.
DISCUSSION CONTINUED.
COMPUTERS IN THE CLASSROOMS WERE DISCUSSED.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN COMMENTED ON DISCUSSION OF SCHOOLS. TOLD OF 5 YEAR PROJECTION. THE STUDENT RATIO IN OTHER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. HE ALSO COMMENTED ON SPECIAL NEEDS.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. 8:45 PM
MOTION TO APPROVE AS AMENDED WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN WEBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN FARRELL.
COUNCILMAN FERRI COMMENTED ON TIME TABLES. HE WOULD LIKE TO STRESS THAT THE BALLOT BE IN NOVEMBER BECAUSE THE TURN OUT IN NOVEMBER WILL BE GREATER. HE SAID TAXPAYERS CERTAINLY NEED TO BE THE ONE TO DECIDE THIS ISSUE.
COUNCILMAN WEBER STATED THAT HE MADE THE MOTION SO THAT THE VOTERS WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO VOICE THEIR OPINIONS. HE SAID THAT WHAT IS REQUIRED, AND ONLY WHAT IS REQUIRED SHOULD BE DONE.
COUNCILMAN FARRELL ASKED IF THIS WILL GO OUT TO BID.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN EXPLAINED THE BOND PROCEDURE, SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE WAS CHOSEN TO AUTHORIZE THE BUILDING OF THE NEW SCHOOL, HOWEVER, THE COUNCIL DOES NOT HAVE TO RELINQUISH ITS AUTHORITY ON THIS BOND ISSUE.
| COUNCILMAN FARRELL | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO 0 ABSENT.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ASKED IF BOND COUNSEL WOULD BE ENGAGED TO PROPERLY PLACE IT ON THIS ON THE REFERENDUM.
MATTHEWS OLIVERIO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR COMMENTED.
SENATOR ISSA ISSUES STRONG ADVISE ON THIS BOND ISSUE AND STATED THAT LEGAL COUNSEL BE INVOLVED.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN RECESSED THE MEETING FOR 5 MINUTES AT 8:54 P.M.
MEETING RECONVENED AT 9:12 P.M.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN OPENED THE MEETING TO A PUBLIC HEARING.
MICHAEL LAMONTAGNE QUESTIONED.
JOHN KUZMISKI RESPONDED THAT THE OVERALL BUDGET IS $12,815,908.00
INCREASE FROM LAST YEAR $242,000 WITH NO PROPOSED TAX INCREASE.
STANLEY PIETRSZKA 20 TIFFANY ST.
COMMENTED ON COMMUNITY CENTER, ELECTIONS AND ON SURPLUS FUNDS.
MAYOR MATTHEWS STATED THAT HE CAN'T APPLAUD AND COMMEND ENOUGH THE COMMENTS OF MR. LAMONTAGNE, HOWEVER THE CITY HAS OBLIGATIONS TO PAY THE EMPLOYEE BY CONTRACT OBLIGATIONS. HE ALSO COMMENTED ON THE BENEFITS TO THE EMPLOYEES. HE STATED THAT THE CITY HAS TO PAY FOR THE INCREASE OF SERVICES. COST OF LIVING HAS INCREASED BY AT
LEAST 3% AND THERE IS NO QUESTION THAT THE TAXPAYERS PAY. NOTHING IS GOING TO STOP THE CONTINUING INCREASES AND THE ONLY THING THE CITY CAN DO IS DOWNSIZE, ECONOMIZE AND FIND ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO CUT COST. HE URGED THE COUNCIL TO SUPPORT THE BUDGET, WHICH IS A BALANCED BUDGET AND A GOOD BUDGET.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED 10:36 P.M.
MOTION TO AMEND COLLECTIVELY THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS AS READ 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.
MOTION TO APPROVE AS AMENDED 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.
MOTION TO AMEND 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.
MOTION TO APPROVE AS AMENDED 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.
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.
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN FERRI 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.
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.
MOTION TO APPROVE COLLECTIVELY EXCEPT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AND ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN FERRI AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN FARRELL.
DISCUSSION ENSUED. MOTION AND SECOND WITHDRAWN.
MOTION TO WITHDRAW AMENDMENT WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WEBER & 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.
THE COUNCIL VOTED ON EACH INDIVIDUAL DEPARTMENT HEAD'S SALARY.
MAYOR $46,253.00
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.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT $ 27,000.00
COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN STATED THAT A $ 5,000 INCREASE FOR ANYONE IS A DRASTIC INCREASE AND THAT HE WOULD FAVOR AN INCREASE OF $1,500.
MAYOR MATTHEWS DEFENDED HIS POSITION FOR THIS INCREASE STATING THAT THIS PERSON DOES MORE THAN ONE POSITION AN IS LIKE A DEPARTMENT HEAD SHE WORKS 40-60 HRS. PER WEEK. HE STATED THAT HE HAS COMBINED THIS POSITION AND HAS SAVED THE CITY ABOUT $ 25,000.00. HE STATED THAT THE COUNCIL IS MAKING AN ERROR IF THEY DO NOT APPROVE THIS INCREASE.
COUNCILMAN WEBER ASKED FOR A JOB DESCRIPTION.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN COMMENTED ON THE POSITION.
COUNCILMAN WEBER COMMENTED.
DISCUSSION CONTINUED.
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN FERRI AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN FARRELL.
| COUNCILMAN FARRELL | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN | NO |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 4 YES 1 NO 0 ABSENT.
CITY CLERK $31,827.16
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 0 NO 0 ABSENT.
CITY SOLICITOR $30,160.00
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.
ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR $30,160.00
MOTION TO APPROVE 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.
REGISTRAR $31,827.16
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN FARRELL.
| COUNCILMAN FARRELL | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | NO |
| COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 4 YES 0 NO 0 ABSENT 1 ABSTENTION.
PERSONNEL SPECIALIST $30,603.34
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.
FINANCE DIRECTOR $39,000.00
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.
TAX ASSESSOR $31,827.16
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.
DIRECTOR OF CIVILIAN DEFENSE -0-
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN FARRELL 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.
DIRECTOR OF WELFARE $3,536.83
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.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS $36,542.94
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN 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.
DIRECTOR OF CODE ENFORCEMENT $31,827.16
MOTION TO APPROVE 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.
CHIEF OF POLICE $45,260.00
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN FARRELL AND 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.
PROBATE JUDGE $4,800.00
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN FARRELL AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WEBER 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.
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT $10,000.00
MOTION TO APPROVE 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.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING $34,257.52
MOTION TO APPROVE 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.
REHABILITATION OFFICER $27,202.78
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.
REHABILITATION MANAGER $25,833.60
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN 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.
PLANNING BOOKEEPER ADM./SEC. $19,468.80
MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE $6, 700 MOTION TO AMEND TO $7,700
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.
MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK/ASSOC. JUDGE $0
SECRETARY MUNICIPAL COURT $20,003.99
RECREATION DIRECTOR $6,902.77
CITY PHYSICIAN $1,708.93
MOTION TO APPROVE COLLECTIVELY AS AMENDED 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.
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER $10,000.00
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN FERRI AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WEBER.
DISCUSSION CONTINUED ON THE PAY INCREASE FOR DEPARTMENT HEADS AND UNCLASSIFIED PERSONNEL.
COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN AGAIN SPOKE AGAINST SUCH AND INCREASE AND RECOMMENDED $1500.00.
| COUNCILMAN FARRELL | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN | NO |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 4 YES 1 NO 0 ABSENT.
PLUMBING INSPECTOR $3,000.00
MILK INSPECTOR/LICENSE OFFICER $500.00
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR $3,000.00
TREE WARDEN 100.00
LIBRARIAN $31,827.16
POLICE MATRON $ 7,032.56
COMPLIANCE OFFICER $0
CLERK PART TIME LEGAL $ 7,000.00
CLERK PART TIME MUNC. CRT. $6,491.68
CLERK PART TIME BOARD OF CANV. $3,000.00
CITY SERGEANT $ 1,020.00
COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPEC. PART TIME $10,000.00
FIRE DEPT CLERK PART TIME $8,000.00
CAMERA OPERATOR $3,600.00
MOTION TO APPROVE COLLECTIVELY AS AMENDED WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN 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.
MOTION TO APPROVE SECTION 2 THROUGH SECTION 5 COLLECTIVELY AS AMENDED 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.
RECESSED 9:43 P.M.
RECONVENED 9:55 P.M.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN READ SECTION 4 AMENDMENT.
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN WEBER TO AMEND SECTION 4 AS READ 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.
MOTION TO APPROVE AS AMENDED 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.
MOTION TO AMEND AS READ WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN FARRELL 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.
MOTION TO APPROVE AS AMENDED 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.
COUNCILMAN FERRI COMMENTED ON CHILD SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK. HE STATED THAT THE COUNCIL SHOULD ADD GOOD AND WELFARE TO THE AGENDA.
COUNCILMAN FARRELL & COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN WERE APPOINTED TO LICENSES COMMITTEE BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT.
DISCUSSION CONTINUED ON HISTORIC DISTRICT.
MAYOR MATTHEWS COMMENTED ON RABIES CLINIC SUNDAY JUNE 30 10AM-12 AT HEDCO. HEDLEY AVENUE FREE TO ANYONE WHO HAS A CAT.
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN FERRI AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN TO ADJOURN. ALL AGREED. SO VOTED. TIME: 11:25 P.M.
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ELIZABETH A. CROWLEY, CMC
ACTING CITY CLERK