April 8, 2002 - City Council Meeting
City of Central Falls
City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
On MONDAY, April 8, 2002
at 7:00 p.m.
A meeting of the Central Falls City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers at 7:10 p.m.
1. Roll Call
Councilman Issa
Councilman Patino
Councilman Leger
Councilman Noury
Councilman Weber
Quorum present.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
City Council President Robert F. Weber, Jr. presided and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Report from Department Heads
Thomas Shannahan, Librarian
Gave a brief report of the programs at the Library and Museum.
Council Members thanked Mr. Shannahan for attending and for all he does with the Library.
4. Certificates of Congratulations (Introduced by Councilman Leger)
Central Falls Youth Wrestling Team (First year in League Competition)
Jay Gagne-Head Coach
Team Members:
| Sherwin Ramos | Jesus Bermudez | Abdiel Cante | Yahziel Padin |
| Payderson Augustin | Peter Schoolcraft | David Cruz | Manny Gonzalez |
| Carlos Estrada | Jonathan Torres | John Gleavy | Waldemar Cante |
| Oscar Ramirez | Luis Bermudez | Thomas Roderick | Brandon Campos |
| Cody Fanning | Matthew Pantoja | Manny Munoz | Luis Torres |
| Gary Marqus | | | |
Certificates were presented by Councilman Leger and Councilman Noury.
Central Falls Calcutt Braves Cheerleaders (3rd Place Finish Brigid E. Kelly Memorial Cheer)
Brooke Elderkin-Head Coach
Jessica Elderkin-Coach
Robin Haskell-Coach
Ann Marie Moran-Coach
| Crystal Campos | Michaele Haskell | Brittany Goodhart | Tiffanie Neves |
| Ashley Dwinnel | Kayla Laurens | Evelyn Lopez | Grecia Bello |
| Alexix Emery | Jackelynne Rodriquez | Allison Davis | Samantha Orlinski |
| Cassie Benoit | Cassidy Goodhart | Natasha Lubo | Ariel Derosiers |
| Sandra Goncalves | Stephanie Casto | Lillian Barriertos | Katrina Weiffenbach |
| Liz Marie Angueira | Angelina Lopez | Jene Brown | Juliana Zapata |
The Cheerleaders at the request of the Council performed a cheer.
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Issa and Councilman Noury. Unanimously approved.
5. Correspondences
A) Memo from Matthew T. Oliverio, Assistant Solicitor to Gene Noury-Claims Committee Chair
Re: Northern R.I. Private Industry Council.
B) George Dumont re: Hyper Imports Sandwich Signs
C) John Gancarski-re: Attendance at meeting.
Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.
6. City Officers Reports (March 2002)
a) City Clerk/Purchasing Report
b) Code Enforcement
c) Personnel Consultant
d) Public Works
e) Board of Canvassers & Registration
f) Tax Assessor
g) Finance report ending February
h) Planning Department
i) Fire Department
j) Recreation Department
k) Police Report –February & March
l) Channel One
m) Fire Department Annual Report ending December 31, 2001
Councilman Patino commented on the Police and Fire overtime.
Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Issa and Councilman Noury. All Agreed. So Voted.
7. Public Comments on Agenda Items
None
8. Licenses
A) Peddler License (new)
Simon E. Cardona-peddle candy
Motion to approve, subject to a Watch for Children Sign being well identified on the vehicle and Police Chief approval was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Issa.
| Councilman Issa | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Noury | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
9. Use of Jenks Park
Charlotte Gagne
712 Dexter St.
Central Falls, R. I.
Use of Jenks Park Broad Street Gazebo for Wedding to be held at 11:00 a.m. May 11, 2002.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Issa.
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Noury | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Issa | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
Councilmanic Appointment
Re-Appointment
Robert Proulx-Plumbing Inspector
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Noury.
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Noury | yes |
| Councilman Issa | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
10. Public Comments
None
11. Resolutions
A) Resolution of Condolence to the Family of the Late Robert A. Woods.
Introduced by Councilman Patino.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Noury.
All Agreed. So Voted.
B) Resolution of Condolence to the Family of the Late Raymond F. Paine.
Introduced by Council President Weber.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Issa and seconded by Councilman Leger.
All Agreed. So Voted.
C) Resolution in Recognition of “Earth Day” 2002
Introduced by Councilman Leger.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Patino.
All Agreed. So Voted.
D) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Central Falls for Mayor Lee M. Matthews
To file Rhode Island Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program and The Small Cities entitlement program applications for fiscal year 2002.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Issa and seconded for discussion by Councilman Noury.
Councilman Noury questioned Mr. Cook about the date of the second Public Hearing. He stated that this is the 5th year in a row that this Resolution has been presented before the Final public hearing. He asked Mr. Cook if he listens to what people have to say about the grant application.
Mr. Cook responded that this is a standard resolution which allows the Mayor to apply for funding and that the first public hearing was held on February 6th and the only ones in attendance were Councilman Patino and Councilman Leger who had recreation issues regarding Higginson Avenue Sports Complex. He commented on other funding for other programs and stated that Human Service Programs are hard to acquire from this particular grant program
Councilman Leger commented on funding for Social Service programs.
Councilman Noury stated that he is concerned about passing this resolution without hearing what the public has to say.
Motion to approve withdrawn by maker.
Motion to continue to April 15, 2002 was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Patino.
| Councilman Issa | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Noury | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
E) Resolution Supporting Legislation to Relive the City of Central Falls and other Affected Municipalities from the financial burden generated by the Northern Rhode Island Private Industry Council.
Introduced by Council President Weber.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Leger.
All Agreed. So Voted.
F) Resolution in support of the Ward lines as voted on at the March 25th City Council Meeting.
Motion to amend to “effective immediately, although current council will remain in effect until January 2002” was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Issa.
All Agreed. So Voted.
Motion to approve as amended was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Issa and Councilman Patino.
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Noury | yes |
| Councilman Issa | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
12. Ordinance (First Passage)
A) An Ordinance establishing Chapter 36 Article IV entitled: “Real Estate Non-Utilization Tax”
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Patino.
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Issa | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Noury | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
13. Claim
A) Sinapi, Formisano & Coleman, LTD. For their client Olga L. Marin for injuries sustained due to a defect or want of repair in or upon a public highway on or about January 28, 2002.
Motion to refer to the Claims Committee was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Noury. All agreed. So Voted.
14. Rubbish/Recycling Bids & Discussion (at the request of the Mayor)
Council Members briefly discussed this issue but did not enter into a long discussion since the Mayor was unable to be at the meeting.
15. Department Heads Discussion-Mayor(at the request of the Mayor)
Council President Weber stated that in his discussion with the Mayor, it was the intention of the Mayor to discuss the Salary of the Finance Director.
16. Unfinished Business
Councilman Noury commented on the issue of salaries for Department Heads and stated that the Mayor chose to delay increases for over three years. These salaries have only been increased in November and there will need to be further discussions relative to the issue.
The Council President stated that the Council will take up the issue of the appointment of the Public Works Director at the May 13th meeting.
Councilman Noury asked that the Legal Department give an opinion on when the Mayor must submit a Candidate for the Solicitor’s position. He asked that Mr. Oliverio have this opinion ready for Monday’s meeting.
Councilman Patino stated that he would like to see an individual appointed so that the City’s business doesn’t slow down and that the appointment should be made in the best interest of the City.
Councilman Leger stated that he didn’t vote against anyone for the Solicitor’s position the name was withdrawn.
Councilman Noury stated that it’s the responsibility of the Mayor to submit a candidate to the Council for approval.
17. New Business
None
18. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Leger. All Agreed. So Voted. Time 9:15 p.m.
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Elizabeth A. Crowley, CMC
City Clerk