April 12, 1999 - Regular City Council Meeting

CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, April 12, 1999

At 7:00 p.m.

A Regular Meeting of the Central Falls City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers at 7:15 p.m.

1. ROLL CALL

Councilman Noury

Councilman Ferri

Councilman Weber

Councilwoman Moreau

Councilman Canavan

Quorum present.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS

4. CITY OFFICER'S REPORTS

Municipal Court Report (February & March 1999)

Code Enforcement Report (March 1999)

Annual Report Central Falls Fire Department (1998)

Annual Police Department Report (1998)

Finance Department Report (Feb.)

School Bond Project 3/31/99 report.

Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Ferri and Seconded by Councilman Weber. All Agreed. So Voted.

5. CORRESPONDENCES

A) Town of North Kingstown-Resolution endorsing the establishment of the USS Saratoga Museum at Quonset Point.

B) Letter to Edward Mulligan, Esq. re: Claim on abatement.

C) City of East Providence-Resolution requesting Legislation establishing a penalty for the Sale of tobacco products to minors.

D) RI Farm Bureau-Regarding Legislation which will help maintain the farms in certain Rhode Island Communities.

E) Town of Barrington-Proclamation Alcohol Awareness Month-1999.

F) C.F. Little League-Opening Day.

G) Veterans Memorial

Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Weber and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau. All Agreed. So Voted.

6.Mayor's Appointment

City Clerk

Elizabeth A. Crowley, CMC

129 Sumner Ave.

Central Falls, R.I.

See Correspondence

Motion to approve was made by Councilman Weber and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau.

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

7. LICENSES

A) Personal Service License (new)

1. Kim Lay So

d/b/a Nail Designs

1306 Broad St.

2. Elaine Baskins

d/b/a Island Tanning

797 Broad St.

Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Weber and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

B. General Service License (new)

Jorge W. Jimenez

D/b/a Shine Car Care

96 Blackstone St.

Motion to table was made by Councilman Weber and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau.

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

C. Retail Sales License (new)

Thomas Teixeira

d/b/a Video Game Brokers

830 Broad St.

Mr. Teixeira explained the nature of his business.

Council members asked if this would allow teenagers to congregate around the business to play video games. They would not be in favor of this type of action.

Mr. Teixeira explained that the business sells the games and equipment but does not allow patrons to play the games or to hang around inside or outside the building.

Motion to approve was made by Councilwoman Moreau subject to patrons not be allowed to play games on the premesis. Motion seconded by Councilman Weber.

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

Rudi Obaldo Monterroso

d/b/a E-Z Amigos

726 Dexter St..

Motion to approve was made by Councilman Weber and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau.

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

D. Second Hand License (new)

Leon J. Perez

D/b/a Jaiper Jewelry

858 Broad St.

Pawn Shop for present jewelry business.

Motion to table was made by Councilman Weber and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau to the April 28, 1999 meeting and asked the City Clerk for further clarification on the issue of this type of license.

Motion Carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

8. Use of Jenks Park

a.) National Honor Society-Central Falls High School

b.) Rhode Island Benefit Committee for the Blind-June 27^th carnival & raffle

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

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

9. Use of Cowden Street Basketball Court

a.) The Good Samaritan Church June 14-19 1999

Councilman Weber urged the applicants to find another location for this event.

Applicants stated that there are willing to canvass the neighborhood for permission.

Council President Canavan complimented the applicants on the cause of the group but stated that the Council needs to speak with the Pastor.

Councilman Noury commented on the date of the event.

Mayor asked the Council where this type of event would leave the City, in that, this place is a basketball court intended for the youth of the City to play and that these types of events better serve the public in a play more suitable for this type of event.

Motion to table was made by Councilman Weber and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau.

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

10. Special Event

YMCA Community Center

Cowden St

Wrestling Event at Center on May 1, 1999 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion to approve was made by Councilman Weber and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau.

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

11. Raffles, Bingo, Penny Socials

a.) E.T. Lefebvre Post Aux 1271

Annual Bingo & Raffle

Apr. 18, 1999 at 416 Hunt St.

b.) Blackstone Shelter Inc.

249 Central St.

Annual Raffle April 30, 1999.

Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Ferri. Councilman Weber stated that he would abstain on this applications.

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

12. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS

Mr. Wood commented on the noise problems along Central Street, he stated that it sounds like the drums along the Mohawk. He wanted to know what's going to be done about this problem.

Rick Aubin commented and updated the Council on the Scouts.

13. Resolutions

a.) Resolution pertaining to section 3-201 of the City Charter entitled " Heads of Departments." (At the introduction of Councilman Noury.)

Councilman Noury stated that he drew up this Resolution and is glad that the situation Has resolved itself with the appointment of a full time City Clerk.

Motion to table was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Weber.

Councilman Ferri asked why the table since the situation has been resolved.

Motion and second withdrawn.

Resolution withdrawn.

b.) Resolution in Recognition of "Earth Day" April 22, 1999.

14. Ordinances - First Passage

An Ordinance related to the Possession, Use and Sale of Laser Pointing Devices.

15. Claims

1. Central Falls School Department-Damage to City Bus by City Trash Truck on or about 3/23/99 in the amount of $616.55.

2. Casa de Oracion Getsemani- 702 Broad St. by Attorney David A. Marcelino for alleged overpayment of taxes as per agreement.

Motion to refer to claims committee collectively was made by Councilman Weber and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau.

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 Absent.

Motion to refer to Claims Committee collectively was made by Councilman Weber and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau.

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

16. Committee Reports

Councilman Noury reported that he met with the auditor and asked what the delay relative to the 1997/1998 audit report. The auditing firm gave a report on when to expect the result of this audit.

17. Old Business

None

18. New Business

None

19. Adjourn

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

All Agreed. So Voted. Time 8:50 p.m.

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Elizabeth A. Crowley, CMC

City Clerk