City of Central Falls
Regular City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
Monday June 11, 2001
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 7:00 p.m.
Councilman Lazieh
Councilman Robichaud
Councilwoman Canavan
Councilman Leger
Councilman Noury
Quorum present.
Council President Gene Noury presided and led the Assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Juvenile Hearing Board
Bruce Gagnon
101 Sacred Heart Avenue
Central Falls, R.I.
Replacing Sr. Mary William Smith
Term to expire December 2004
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Robichaud.
All Agreed. So Voted.
Augustino Silva
92 Ledge Street
Central Falls, R I.
Replacing Vincente Caban
Term to expire April 2004
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Robichaud.
All Agreed. So Voted.
a) The Trust Annual Report
b) Town Clerk, Hopkinton, R.I. re: Resolution in opposition of Rhode Island Dept. of Transportation proposed Salt Facility
And Resolution in opposition of the high volume container port Proposal at Quonset/Davisville.
c) Rae B. Condon, Esq. letter of thanks for Resolution of Congratulations.
d) Town of Middletown re: Resolution endorsing the efforts of State & Federal Officials pursuing potential solutions to the Nursing Home Crisis in Rhode Island.
e) Pawtucket Department of Planning re: Planning grant to study the Dexter/Barton Street Neighborhood.
f) James Briden, City Solicitor re: Response to Councilman Lazieh's letter regarding Claims Committee.
g) Councilman Lazieh Letters regarding:
1. To Mayor & Solicitor -Claims Committee issues
2. To Mayor & Solicitor-Budgetary & other legal matters
3. To Mayor, Solicitor & Finance-Request copy of Police department proposed budget requests.
4. To Mayor, Solicitor & Community Development Director re: Request for equal access on Cox Communication
Government Channel 17.
h) Councilman Leger re: Letter to Code Enforcement Officer regarding vacant lot on Crown St., K & B motors, 96 Blackstone St., Global
transportation etc.
i) Department of Attorney General re: 2001 Open Government Summit to be held August 1, 2001.
Motion to accept collectively and place on file Items A-F was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Lazieh.
Councilman Lazieh commented that he would like to comment on some of his letters later in the meeting.
Motion withdrawn.
Motion to accept all the correspondences and place on file was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Lazieh. All Agreed. So Voted.
a) Code Enforcement (April)
b) Police Department (April)
c) Police Department 2000 Annual Report
Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Lazieh. All Agreed. So Voted.
Councilwoman Canavan commented on the SCOPE program and the professionalism performed by the participants of the program. She also commended Chief DeNaro his staff and the Department on the 2000 Annual Report.
Areliz Meza
D/b/a Arelis Party Creations
148-152 Washington St., C.F.
(Tabled 5/14/01)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Robichaud. All Agreed. So Voted.
Guillermo L. Vargas
D/b/a Arepas Carolina
475 Hunt St., C.F.
(Tabled 5/14/01)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Robichaud. All Agreed. So Voted.
Mohammad I. Raza
D/b/a Capital Shop
632 Dexter St. C.F.
Motion to table was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Robichaud. All Agreed. So Voted.
Marcelina Rodriguez
D/b/a Marcia Salon
1324 Broad St., C.F.
Motion to table was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Robichaud.
All Agreed. So Voted. Applicant came later in the meeting.
Motion to remove from the table was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Robichaud. All Agreed. So Voted.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Robichaud.
All Agreed. So Voted.
Dulce T. Cardoso
D/b/a Marcia Beauty Salon
903 Dexter Street C.F.
(Tabled May 14, 2001)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Robichaud. All Agreed. So Voted.
Jhohan J. Lopez
D/b/a Divina Boutique
586 Dexter St. C.F.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Robichaud. All Agreed. So Voted.
Gloria Rosales
D/b/a Natural Tree
751 Broad St. C.F. (transferring from mother to daughter)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Robichaud. All Agreed. So Voted.
See List (Total Licenses 14)
Councilman Leger stated his concerns relative to renewing the license of KB Motors. He stated that he doesn't believe Mr. Bedrosian has completed the work he was asked to do since he was last before the Council.
Council President Noury commented on the renewal process and stated that Mr. Bedrosian would have to be offered due process before the council could make a decision to decline the license.
Councilman Leger commented.
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilwoman Canavan and seconded by Councilman Robichaud for purposes of discussion.
| Councilman Lazieh | yes |
| Councilman Robichaud | no |
| Councilwoman Canavan | yes |
| Councilman Leger | no |
| Councilman Noury | yes |
Motion carried 3 yes 2 no 0 absent.
See List (Total Licenses 4)
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Robichaud. All Agreed. So Voted.
New License
Malissa C. Cote
17 Parker St., C.F.
D/b/a Colinda
Peddle Fruits & Vegetables
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Robichaud and seconded by Councilman Leger. All Agreed. So Voted.
Gabriel Camara, Jr.
26 French St.
Pawtucket, R.I. 02860
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Lazieh. All Agreed. So Voted.
Fundraising Event on June 16, 2001
By the Committee to raise funds for Santiago Beltran a Student at Ella Risk School who suffers from Muscular Dystrophy and is a candidate for surgery which is only given in Brazil. It is the Committee's goal to raise $150,000 for this procedure. The Event will feature live radio broadcast at Jenks Park by radio stations 88.1 FM and 1220 AM.
Councilwoman Canavan asked how this would raise the money.
Mr. Leclerc and the applicant explained the role of the radio station and how they would ask people to go down to the park to make a donation.
The applicants explained in detail the different events that would take place to make this a successful endeavor.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Lazieh and unanimously seconded. All Agreed. So Voted.
Daniel Shabo
D/b/a Auto Store
601 Lonsdale Ave.
Auto Repair & Rental
Councilman Lazieh questioned the applicants relative to auto repairs and auto body repairs. Mr. Shabo explained that he has made an application for second hand license but must wait for advertising before proceeding.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Lazieh and seconded by Councilman Robichaud. All Agreed. So Voted.
Hector Solis
D/b/a Muffler's Unlimited
759-769 High St. C.F.
Summoned to appear to answer and show cause why the license should not be suspended or For failure to address the repairs to the retaining wall on the south side of the parcel and Failure to make the repairs within six (6) months as stipulated by Mr. Solis at the September 11, 2000 City Council Meeting.
Council President Noury opened the Hearing.
Mr. Dumont Code Enforcement Director stated that he did an inspection and that no corrections have been made to date (6/11/01). He stated that he has taken a good look at the area. He said that the wall is in violation and that the language is very clear as to what the remedy is as was stated in the Zoning Of September 25, 1997. He said that it reads that the petitioner shall repair the retaining wall. He stated that Mr. Solis has stated that he is struggling with financial problems and that the job is estimated to be at least $20,000. He said that at the very least the wall should be removed and a fence be erected.
Mr. Solis stated that the wall is not dangerous to anyone and is lying on his property.
Councilman Leger remarked that Mr. Solis had talked about knocking down the wall last year and nothing has happened since that time. He asked exactly what is the violation.
Mr. Solis responded that it cost a lot of money to do.
Councilman Robichaud stated that this is the same excuse that Mr. Solis has made for the past 3 years. He said that this was a stipulation of the Zoning Board back in 1997 and that Mr. Solis is suppose to fix it. He stated that Mr. Solis doesn't want to do it.
Councilwoman Canavan stated that this is a failure to make the repairs and that the
Council has given more than 6 months for the repairs to be completed.
Councilman Lazieh questioned Mr. Solis.
Council President Noury commented and stated that this has an effect on the people in his district and that they have been putting up with this since 1997. He stated that the Council Has been more than patient in giving Mr. Solis 6 months to effect repairs and then another three months after that. He stated that there has been excuse after excuse. He then turned the Chair to Councilwoman Canavan.
Motion was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Leger to immediately suspend the license for a period of 10 days and that he must plan to correct the problem quickly and to report back to the August Meeting of the Council showing all the repairs that have been made by that time.
| Councilman Lazieh | yes |
| Councilman Robichaud | yes |
| Councilwoman Canavan | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Noury | yes |
All Agreed. So Voted.
A. Resolution in Recognition of Voter Awareness Week June 11th through June 15th. (Introduced by Councilwoman Canavan)
Motion to approve was made by Councilwoman Canavan and seconded by Councilman Leger. All Agreed. So Voted.
B. Resolution extending the condolences of the City Council to the Family of the late Fred F. Banna. (Introduced by Councilman Lazieh)
C. Resolution extending the condolences of the City Council to the Family of the late John Kowal. (Introduced by Councilman Lazieh)
D. Resolution extending the condolences of the City Council to the Family of the late Alice A. Cournoyer. (Introduced by Councilman Lazieh)
E. Resolution extending the Condolences of the Central Falls City Council to the Family of the late Mary Jamro. (Introduced by Councilman Lazieh)
F. Resolution extending best wishes and congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Dumont on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. (Introduced by Councilwoman Canavan)
G. Resolution extending best wishes and congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Jabus Frails on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. (Introduced by Councilwoman Canavan.)
H. Resolution sending congratulations and best wishes to St. Matthew Pack 2 on the occasion of their Parent Night Ceremonies. (Introduced by Councilman Lazieh)
I. Resolution congratulating Tanika Tate for capturing second place in the Women's Foil Event. (Introduced by Councilwoman Canavan)
J. Resolution Congratulating the Central Falls High School Lady Warriors Volley Ball Team Class C Division State Champions 2001. ( Introduced by Councilman Lazieh)
Motion to approve collectively items B-J was made by Councilwoman Canavan and seconded by Councilman Leger. All Agreed. So Voted.
K. Resolution Regarding Tax Exemptions. (Introduced by Councilman Lazieh.)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Lazieh and seconded by Councilman Leger. All Agreed. So Voted.
Councilman Leger commented on meetings relative to the budget.
Councilman Lazieh commented on the finances and the budget and asked that an Executive Session be scheduled regarding pending suits.
Councilman Leger commented on Cox Communications.
Councilman Lazieh commented on government access channel.
Councilman Leger questioned the firefighters judgement and asked if it has been paid.
Councilman Lazieh stated that he is requesting further financial records and has not yet received the Department Heads budget requests.
Councilman Leger stated that the playgrounds will open on June 25th and commented that there are free lunches for the children.
Councilman Lazieh stated that he is having a ward meeting at Burger King on June 28th at 6:30 p.m.
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Lazieh. All Agreed.
So Voted. Time 8:30 p.m.
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Elizabeth A. Crowley, CMC
City Clerk