CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 20, 1998
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CENTRAL FALLS CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON THE ABOVE DATE IN THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 7:05 P.M.
COUNCILMAN NOURY
COUNCILMAN FERRI
COUNCILMAN CANAVAN
COUNCILMAN WEBER
COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU
QUORUM PRESENT.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT ROBERT CANAVAN PRESIDED AND LED THE ASSEMBLY IN THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
NONE
SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 2, 1998; REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18, 1998; SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 30, 1998.
MOTION TO ACCEPT COLLECTIVELY AND PLACE ON FILE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN WEBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NOURY. ALL AGREED. SO VOTED.
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CLEAN UP OF POWER PLANTS.
TOWN OF HOPKINTON -RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE PASSAGE OF SENATE BILL 98S-2251 (RELATING TO EDUCATION).
CORRESPONDENCE FROM CUMBERLAND TOWN COUNCIL RE: CHILD SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK.
CENTRAL FALLS DETENTION FACILITY RE: 1997 FISCAL YEAR END PAYMENT.
TOWN OF CHARLESTOWN-RESOLUTION RELATED TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
MOTION TO ACCEPT COLLECTIVELY AND PLACE ON FILE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN NOURY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN FERRI AND COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU. ALL AGREED. SO VOTED.
SEE LISTS
ANTHONY HARRAKA, CITY ASSESSOR WAS PRESENT TO ANSWER QUESTIONS.
COUNCIL MEMBERS QUESTIONED THE FORMER HEVEY PROPERTY.
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN NOURY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU.
| COUNCILMAN NOURY | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO 0 ABSENT.
ANTONIO CASABLANCA, IGNACIO GARCIA, EUGENIO MOJENA AND CLARO CASTRO ALLEGED DAMAGES OF A FALSE AND DEFAMATORY STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS OF THE C F POLICE DEPARTMENT.
MARIA LOPES BY HER ATTORNEY THOMAS GOLDBERG, ESQ FOR ALLEGED DAMAGES DUE TO A SLIP AND FALL ON OR ABOUT 6/10/98 ON FLETCHER ST.
RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS VS CITY OF CENTRALS FALLS
SHARON M. KOLISCZ-DAMAGES TO VEHICLE PARKED AT CHANNEL ONE OFFICE DURING BUSINESS MEETING ON JAN. 22, 1998.
DAVID MCNAMARA-FOR INJURIES SUSTAINED ON OR ABOUT FEB. 27, 1997 FROM AN INCIDENT INVOLVING THE CENTRAL FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT.
ANNA RESTO & GONZALO BARRIO FOR INJURIES SUSTAINED IN AUTO ACCIDENT WITH A CITY VEHICLE ON 7/1/98.
MOTION TO REFER TO CLAIMS COMMITTEE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN NOURY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU.
| COUNCILMAN NOURY | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO 0 ABSENT.
COUNCILMAN NOURY, CHAIRMAN OF THE CLAIMS COMMITTEE SET A CLAIMS COMMITTEE MEETING FOR FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1998 AT 9:30 A.M.
CODE ENFORCEMENT; BUILDING PERMITS; PLUMBING PERMITS; ELECTRICAL PERMITS; POLICE REPORT.
MOTION TO ACCEPT COLLECTIVELY AND PLACE ON FILE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN NOURY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WEBER AND COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU. ALL AGREED. SO VOTED.
MARIANO J HERNANDEZ
FROM: RINCON LATINO
TO: SABOR LATINO
830 BROAD ST
MOTION TO TABLE WAS MADE BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WEBER. ALL AGREED. SO VOTED.
ESPERANZA MIRANDA (ADDING HUSBAND'S NAME: FRANCISCO GALAVIZ)
FROM: PM DE A
TO: LA ESPERANZA
535 PINE ST
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN WEBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU.
| COUNCILMAN NOURY | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO 0 ABSENT.
JUAN IZURUETA
D/B/A PIQUETEADERO AGUI ME QUEDO CAFETERIA
640 DEXTER ST
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WEBER.
| COUNCILMAN NOURY | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO 0 ABSENT.
MARK LABBE
D/B/A DISCOUNT SCOOTERS
854 DEXTER ST.
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN WEBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU.
| COUNCILMAN NOURY | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO 0 ABSENT.
THE NATIONAL PUERTO RICAN PARADE OF RI/TALENT SHOW -8/29 11:00AM -7:00PM
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN NOURY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU.
COUNCILMAN NOURY QUESTIONED THE APPLICANTS ABOUT THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE EXPECTED TO ATTEND THIS FUNCTION.
APPLICANTS RESPONDED THAT ABOUT 500.
COUNCILMAN NOURY ASKED THAT POLICE BE AVAILABLE FOR CROWD CONTROL.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN QUESTIONED PARKING.
COUNCILMAN FERRI SUGGESTED USE OF CERTAIN PLACES FOR PARKING.
COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTED AND QUESTIONED THE MUSIC.
| COUNCILMAN NOURY | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO 0 ABSENT
FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER- PICNIC/COOKOUT - 8/29 RAINDATE 8/30/98
MOTION TO TABLE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN FERRI AND SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU. ALL AGREED. SO VOTED.
MADEIRA CLUB'S ANNUAL FEAST
AUGUST 7TH, 8TH, & 9TH (RAIN DATE: AUGUST 10TH)
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN FERRI AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NOURY. ALL AGREED. SO VOTED.
SOAP BOX DERBY
AUGUST 29,1998 (HEDLY AVE THROUGH VALLEY ST)
FIREFIGHTER BOB BRADLEY WAS PRESENT AND ASKED THAT THE COUNCIL HOLD THIS REQUEST UNTIL SEPTEMBER.
REQUEST GRANTED.
ANNUAL BLOCK PARTY (GARFIELD SOCIAL CLUB)
AUGUST 29,1998 7:00 PM TO 12:00 AM
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN WEBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU. ALL AGREED. SO VOTED.
SENATOR ISSA ASKED ABOUT THE TREE PLANTERS PLACED ON LONSDALE AVENUE AND STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHO WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE IF SOMEONE WAS HURT. THE CITY OR THE PROPERTY OWNER.
MATTHEWS OLIVERIO STATED THAT IF THE TREES ARE ON CITY PROPERTY THEN THE CITY MAY BE RESPONSIBLE.
SENATOR ISSA ASKED THAT THE PLANTER IN FRONT OF HIS HOME BE REMOVED.
IN SUPPORT OF "PUBLIC SUPPORTED IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS"
MAYOR MATTHEWS EXPLAINED THE NEED FOR THIS RESOLUTION AND ASKED THE COUNCIL'S SUPPORT FOR THE EFFORTS OF THE TOURISM COUNCIL.
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN FERRI AND SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU.
| COUNCILMAN NOURY | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO 0 ABSENT.
AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO POLICE DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONS.
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN NOURY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN FERRI AND COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU.
COUNCILMAN WEBER COMMENTED ON THIS ORDINANCE AND STATED THAT BEFORE FINAL PASSAGE HE WOULD LIKE TO SEE AN AMENDMENT THAT WOULD MAKE IT MANDATORY FOR AN INTERVIEW WITH THE MAYOR BEFORE GIVING HIS POINTS.
| COUNCILMAN NOURY | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO 0 ABSENT.
COUNCILMAN WEBER COMMENTED ON STATUS REPORT OF BOND FOR SCHOOL PROPERTY AND ON THE STATUS OF THE SCHOOL BUILDINGS AT RISK, CALCUTT AND ROBINSON SCHOOLS.
HECTOR R. SOLIS
D/B/A MUFFLERS UNLIMITED
763 HIGH ST. C.F.
MOTION TO TABLE UNTIL AUGUST 3RD MEETING WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN WEBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU. ALL AGREED. SO VOTED. COUNCIL MEMBERS ASKED THE CLERK TO SEND LETTERS TO DONALD HOULE AND MR. SOLIS TO APPEAR AT AUGUST 3RD MEETING.
MEETING WAS OPENED TO PUBLIC COMMENT.
MICHAEL LAMONTAGNE OF DEXTER STREET SPOKE IN FAVOR OF CABLE COVERAGE OF MUNICIPAL COURT.
MAYOR MATTHEWS SPOKE IN FAVOR OF VIDEO TAPING MUNICIPAL COURT SESSIONS. AND COMMENTED ON THE JUVENILE HEARING BOARD HEARINGS WHICH COULD NOT BE PUBLIC.
VIRGINIA SPOKE IN FAVOR OF VIDEO RECORDING MUNICIPAL COURT.
COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU STATED THAT SHE ALWAYS WANTED TO SEE THE COURT COVERED ON CABLE TELEVISION.
MOTION TO APPROVE TELEVISING THE MUNICIPAL COURT EVEN ON A TEMPORARY BASIS WAS MADE BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN FERRI.
COUNCILMAN FERRI COMMENTED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO SEE IT ONCE A MONTH FOR MINIMUM HOUSING VIOLATIONS AND NOISE RELATED MATTERS.
COUNCILMAN WEBER STATED THAT JUVENILE HEARING CASES ARE NOT PUBLIC.
COUNCILMAN NOURY STATED THAT THE MUNICIPAL COURT WAS IN PLACE TO SERVICE JUSTICE AND NOT TO PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN STATED THAT AFTER EXPERIENCING FIRST HAND THE PROCESS OF MUNICIPAL COURT THAT PERSONS SHOULD NOT BE PUT UP TO PUBLIC RIDICULE HE DOESN'T BELIEVE ITS NECESSARY.
| COUNCILMAN NOURY | NO |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | NO |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | NO |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | NO |
MOTION FAILED 4 NO 1 YES 0 ABSENT.
MOTION TO TELEVISE MINIMUM HOUSING AND NOISE RELATED OFFENSES ONCE A MONTH FOR 6 MONTHS WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN FERRI AND SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU.
| COUNCILMAN NOURY | NO |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | NO |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | NO |
MOTION DEFEATED 3 NO 2 YES 0 ABSENT.
MOTION TO TABLE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN NOURY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU. ALL AGREED. SO VOTED.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CANAVAN COMMENTED ON THE POLICE REPORTS RELATIVE TO THE NUMBER OF SPEEDING TICKETS, NOISE ETC. GIVEN AT ANY TIME DURING THE MONTH.
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN NOURY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU TO ALLOW THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF M & J AUTO REPAIR AT 1220 BROAD ST . UNTIL DECEMBER AS HE OPERATED BEFORE GENERAL MERCHANDISE LICENSE WAS ESTABLISHED. ALL AGREED. SO VOTED.
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AN AMENDMENT OF TITLE 3, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES COUNCILMAN WEBER EXPLAINED RESOLUTION WHICH IS THE SAME AS CHARLESTOWN.
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN WEBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NOURY AND COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU. ALL AGREED. SO VOTED.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTILE III, SECTION 12-56 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCE "HAWKERS & PEDDLERS"
COUNCILMAN FERRI SPOKE IN FAVOR OF THIS ORDINANCE
COUNCILMAN WEBER STATED A STRONG WARNING TO PEDDLERS ACTUALLY SHOWED SOME RESULTS.
MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN NOURY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU.
| COUNCILMAN NOURY | YES |
| COUNCILMAN FERRI | YES |
| COUNCILMAN WEBER | YES |
| COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU | YES |
| COUNCILMAN CANAVAN | YES |
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO 0 ABSENT.
RE: CORRESPONDENCE FROM ATTORNEY KELLY
EXEMPTION # 2 OPEN MEETINGS LAW- PENDING LITIGATION.
COUNCIL MEMBER FELT THAT THERE WAS NO NEED FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION RELATIVE TO THIS MATTER AND MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN NOURY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU TO REFER TO CLAIMS COMMITTEE. ALL AGREED. SO VOTED.
MOTION TO ADJOURN WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN NOURY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN MOREAU. ALL AGREED. SO VOTED. TIME 9:00 P.M.
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ELIZABETH A. CROWLEY, CMC
ACTING CITY CLERK
INTERPRETERS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED AVAILABLE UPON 72 HOUR REQUEST MADE AT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK.