February 10, 1997 - Regular City Council Meeting

CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1997

AT 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 7:07 p.m.

ROLL CALL

COUNCILMAN FERRI

COUNCILMAN WEBER

COUNCILMAN AUNCHMAN

COUNCILMAN CANAVAN

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Quorum present.

Council President Robert Canavan presided and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.

MINUTES

SEPT. 9, 1996; SEPT. 16, 1996; OCT. 23, 1996;OCT. 28, 1996;NOV. 4, 1996; NOV. 12, 1996 NOV. 19, 1996;DEC. 9, 1996; JAN. 13, 1997.

Motion was made by Councilman Ferri and seconded by Councilman Aunchman to accept collectively and place on file

Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 0 absent.

CORRESPONDENCES

WOONSOCKET CITY COUNCIL RE: RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AMENDING R.I.G.L. 16-21-8 EMPLOYMENT OF NURSE TEACHER.

CRANSTON CITY COUNCIL RE: RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ENACT LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING A TIMETABLE FOR EDUCATIONAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT.

NORTH SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL RE: RESOLUTION REQUESTING EDUCATIONAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT.

EXETER TOWN COUNCIL RE: RESOLUTION REQUESTING EDUCATIONAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT.

JAMES BRIDEN, CITY SOLICITOR TO SENATOR DANIEL ISSA RE: THE ACT RELATING TO THE CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS- MUNICIPAL COURT.

LOUIS PAQUETTE, JR.-RESIGNATION MILK INSPECTOR.

MATTHEW OLIVERIO, ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR; RE: OPINION ON RESIGNATION OF LOUIS PAQUETTE AS MILK INSPECTOR

Councilman Weber made a motion to accept collectively and place on file. Motion seconded by Councilman Ferri.

Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 0 absent.

Councilman Weber asked that the resignation and letter from Mr. Paquette be accepted with regret.

Council President Canavan stated that Mr. Paquette will still serve until his successor replaces him. He also stated that Mr. Paquette will do an equally good as a member of the Juvenile Hearing Board.

RETIREMENT

BOARD OF PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT: RE: RETIREMENT OF LIEUTENANT RAYMOND PAPINEAU FROM THE CENTRAL FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT. (25 YEARS OF SERVICE)

Motion to approve was made by Councilman Weber and seconded by Councilman Ferri the Council unanimously Congratulated Lieutenant Papineau for his 25 years of dedicated service.

Chief Coutu on behalf of all the members of the Fire Department congratulated Lt. Papineau and spoke of the respect that the Department has for Lt. Papineau.

Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 0 absent.

CITY OFFICER'S REPORTS

MINIMUM HOUSING; BUILDING PERMITS; PLUMBING PERMITS; ELECTRICAL PERMITS; QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT; POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT;MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT DEC.96 AND JAN. 97. 1996 ANNUAL FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT.

Motion was made by Councilman Ferri to accept collectively and place on files. Motion was seconded by Councilman Weber and Councilman Aunchman.

Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 0 absent.

ABATEMENTS

ANTHONY HARRAKA, CITY ASSESSOR

SEE LIST

Council President Canavan commented on the abatement for Progreso Latino-50% exemption.

Discussion with the Assessor on exemptions ensued.

Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Weber and seconded by Councilman Ferri.

Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 0 absent.

APPOINTMENTS

JUVENILE HEARING BOARD

VICENTE CABAN

16 PHOENIX ST. C.F.

TERM TO EXPIRE: April 2000

EX-OFFICIO

COUNCILMAN ROBERT FERRI

Motion to approve the appointment of Vicente Caban was made by Councilman Weber and seconded by Councilman Ferri.

ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW

PATRICIA HAMILTON (ALTERNATE)

81 LIBERTY ST.

TERM TO EXPIRE JAN. 1998

GERARD BASSETT

31 WASHINGTON ST.

TERM TO EXPIRE JAN. 1999

HOMER LAFOND

185 HUNT ST.

TERM TO EXPIRE JAN. 2000

ALBERT LARIVEE

258 SHAWMUT AVE.

TERM TO EXPIRE JAN. 2001

ALBERT ROMANOWICZ

303 CENTRAL ST.

TERM TO EXPIRE JAN. 2002

Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Aunchman and seconded by Councilman Weber.

Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 0 absent.

BOARD OF CANVASSERS

MICHAEL V. O'MALLEY

306 CENTRAL ST.

TERM TO EXPIRE JAN. 2003

Motion to approve was made by Councilman Ferri and seconded by Councilman Aunchman.

Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 0 absent.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS

There were no comments at this time.

LICENSES

CONSTABLE LICENSE RENEWALS

SEE LIST

Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Ferri and seconded by Councilman Weber.

Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 0 absent.

George Delomba-Animal Control Officer-Constable License (new)

Motion to approve was made by Councilman Weber and seconded by Councilman Aunchman.

Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 0 absent.

PRIVATE DETECTIVE LICENSE RENEWAL

James Meunier

Motion to approve was made by Councilman Weber and seconded by Councilman Aunchman.

Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 0 absent.

Motion Carried 4 yes 0 no 0 absent.

GENERAL MERCHANDISE

RENEWAL

MARITZA MACRAE

D/B/A JAMILE UNISEX

746 BROAD ST. C.F.

Motion to approve was made by Councilman Ferri and seconded by Councilman Aunchman.

Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 0 absent.

RENEWAL/TRANSFER OF LOCATION

FERNANDO RESTREPO

D/B/A FERNANDO'S KEMSHOJU (INSTITUTE OF MARTIAL ARTS)

525 DEXTER ST. C.F.

Motion to approve was made by Councilman Weber and seconded by Councilman Ferri.

Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 0 absent.

Class A Restaurant (transfer)

Timothy Bessett

d/b/a Magee's

777 Dexter St.

Motion to approve was made by Councilman Ferri and seconded by Councilman Aunchman.

Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 0 absent.

RLM Enterprises Inc.

744 Dexter St.

Motion to approve was made by Councilman Weber and seconded by Councilman Ferri.

Councilman Ferri                                  yes

Councilman Weber                               yes

Councilman Aunchman                         yes

Councilman Canavan                            yes

Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 0 absent.

CLASS C

MIRIAM SOTO (NEW)

D/B/A MAYAGUEZ MARKET

830 BROAD ST. C.F.

Council members questioned the applicants.

Motion to approve was made by Councilman Weber and seconded by Councilman Aunchman.

Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 0 absent.

JUAN DELACRUZ INFANTE (NEW)

D/B/A MERENGUE MARKET

528 DEXTER ST. C.F.

Motion to approve was made by Councilman Aunchman and seconded by Councilman Ferri.

Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 0 absent.

CARLOS NAVARRO (NEW)

D/B/A RUBY FRUIT MARKET

473 HUNT ST. C.F.

Motion to approve was made by Councilman Weber and seconded by Councilman Ferri.

Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 0 absent.

TRANSFER LOCATION

HECTOR MENDEZ

D/B/A LARES

781-803 LONSDALE AVE. C.F.

Council President Canavan asked if Mr. Mendez was aware that the council is aware of the his problems and this is not the type of problems wanted in Central Falls.

The City Clerk read a letter from Mr. Vieira stating that there is no lease with Mr. Mendez and that there is no intent to sign a lease at this time.

Motion to deny the transfer and license was made by Councilman Ferri and seconded by Councilman Aunchman.

Council President Canavan informed the applicant that he cannot operate anywhere in the City and that he does not have a license.

Councilman Ferri requested that the applicant return the license for 830 Broad St. to the Clerk's Office.

Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 0 absent.

SANTIEAGO M. ESTRELLA (NEW)

D/B/A ESTRELLA MKT

884 LONSDALE AVE. C.F.

Motion to approve was made by Councilman Aunchman and seconded by Councilman Weber.

Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 0 absent.

RAFFLES

E.T. LEFEBVRE POST AUXILIARY

416 HUNT ST. C.F.

BINGO/PENNY SOCIAL

St. Matthews Parish

Dexter St. C.F.

RAFFLE

Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Weber and seconded by Councilman Aunchman.

Motion Carried 4 yes 0 no 0 absent.

PUBLIC INPUT/COMMENTS ON ANY CONCERNS

Councilman Weber commented on the channel 10 news item, making Central Falls a good place to live.

Mayor Matthews stated that he was a little disappointed by the program but that whatever is accomplished and done is not possible without the City Council.

Irene Gouveia commented on the Car Wash.

Council President Canavan spoke with the Assistant City Solicitor regarding the noise ordinance.

Councilman ferri can meet with Mr. Shabo, the council can send another letter but it doesn't have grounds to force the issue.

Ms. Gouveia asked why the ordinance was written this way.

RESOLUTIONS

INTRODUCTION/PASSAGE

RESOLUTION REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS.

PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL PASSAGE

RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT'S APPLICATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF FUNDS IN THE FORM OF STATE HOUSING AID TO THE CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO LOCAL SCHOOLS.

SUB COMMITTEE REPORTS

Mayor Matthews will give a year end report on Wednesday February 24, 1997 at 6:00 p.m.

School Building Committee will meet on Thursday at 6:00 p.m.

OLD BUSINESS

Councilman Ferri congratulated the Police Dept. on their efforts to reduce the crime rate.

NEW BUSINESS

Council President Canavan updated and commented on the Administration and City Council role during the Detention Center's court proceedings. The case ended late this morning. He stated that the city was well represented by assistant City solicitor Matthew Oliverio who did an outstanding job. Those questioned were Senator Issa, Council President Canavan and lastly the Mayor.

Councilman Weber stated that he is disappointed with the Detention Facility Board. He commented that the Council and Board need to meet to clear the air on misstatements. He said he would be glad to set up a meeting with the Board.

Matthew Oliverio, Assistant City Solicitor thanked the council for their kind words. He stated that he will submit memorandum of law to the judge which will be due on March 10th.

Josephine Mclaughlin commented.

ADJOURN

Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Ferri and seconded by Councilman Weber.

All Agreed. So Voted. Time 9:30 p.m.

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Elizabeth A. Crowley, cmc

Acting City Clerk