December 16, 2002 - City Council Meeting
City of Central Falls
City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
MONDAY
December 16, 2002 at 6:00 p.m.
A meeting of the Central Falls City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers at 6:08 p.m.
1. Roll Call
Councilman Issa
Councilman Leger-late
Councilman Patino
Councilman Noury
Councilman Noury
Quorum present.
Councilman Leger arrived late.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Council President Robert Weber presided and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. City Officers Report
a) Public Works November 2002
Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Issa. All Agreed. So Voted.
4. Correspondences
a) Councilman Leger re: Finance Reports and City businesses with delinquent taxes.
b) Assessor’s Office re: KFC Management Corp.
Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Issa. All Agreed. So Voted.
5. Licenses
License Renewals
(a) Class B Victualling
Benjamin’s III
722 Broad St.
Splash Snack Bar
548 Lonsdale Ave.
Motion to approve the renewal of the license for the above to businesses was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Leger.
All Agreed. So Voted.
RCM Corp.
Acuarius Nightclub
768 Broad St.
Motion to extend this License until the meeting of January 13, 2003 seconded by Councilman Issa. All agreed. So voted.
(b) Automotive Repair License
Gerry’s Auto
91 Washington St.
Motion to table this item made by Councilman Noury, seconded by Councilman Patino. All agreed. So voted.
(c) Licenses outstanding due to unpaid taxes
(attached letter from John P. Kuzmiski, Finance Director re-tax agreements)
Central Fruit
693 Dexter St.
Kentucky Fried Chicken
723 Broad St.
Motion to approve the renewal of these two licenses, subject to both of them signing an agreement to make tax payments made by Councilman Noury, seconded by Councilman Issa. All agreed. So voted.
Waterfall Carwash Inc.
1325 Broad St.
Motion to continue the use of this license until the Council meeting of January 13 made by Councilman Noury, seconded by Councilman Issa. All agreed. So voted.
(d) General License (new)
Waterfalls Carwash Inc.
1325 Broad St.
6. Abatements
See List
Councilman Noury made a motion to have this list tabled, seconded by Councilman Issa.
Discussion took place on the abatement list.
Councilman Noury withdrew his motion, as did Councilman Issa.
Discussion took place as to the many abatements due to clerical error.
Motion to approve to the abatement list made by Councilman Noury seconded by Councilman Issa.
All agreed. So voted.
7. 2003 Regular City Council Meetings Schedule
Approved as amended.
8. Public Hearing 6:45pm
Councilman Leger joined the meeting that was already in progress.
Proposed Sale of Central Falls Landing
Edward Collins of 139 Jenks Ave. where was the property advertised and was it done properly.
He commented on the procurement policy and asked if this was being followed. He commented on the 60 day rule. He questioned when was the appraisal done.
He stated that there would be three liquor license within 100 yards.
Council President Weber stated that there would be ample time to review the proposal.
Where are the lots being advertised.
Daniel Shabo of 5 63 Hunt St. not aware that property was up for sale and asked what are the policy and procedures.
Public Hearing Closed at 6:50 pm.
Meeting reconvened at 6:55 pm.
Meeting recessed.
Reconvened at 7:08 pm.
Council President reopened the meeting on the Landing for further comments.
9. Resolutions
10. Ordinances
(a) Introduction
An Ordinance Amending Article II, Section 26-36 through 26-39, pertaining to “Graffiti”
So Introduced.
(b) First Passage
An Ordinance requiring a fee for the use of recreation facilities. (at the request of Anthony Tager, Director of Recreation)
Motion to approve made by Councilman Leger seconded by Councilman Issa.
All agreed. So voted.
An Ordinance creating a Class B M License. (at the request of the Mayor)
Motion to table made by Councilman Leger seconded by Councilman Issa.
All agreed. So voted.
An Ordinance Amending Section 4-4 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Central Falls Entitled Maximum Number of Licenses fixed.
Motion to table made by Councilman Leger seconded by Councilman Issa.
All agreed. So voted.
(c) Public Hearing/Final Passage
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 18 “Environment” Article II “Nuisances” Division I “Generally” of the Revised Ordinances.
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO RIGL 42-46-5(A)(1) RELATIVE TO A PENSION FOR FIREFIGHTER THOMAS GAMACHE.
Motion to table made by Councilman Leger seconded by Councilman Issa.
All agreed. So voted.
12. RETIREMENT
PENSION FOR FIREFIGHTER, THOMAS GAMACHE.
Council President Weber stated that there would be a full hearing on this retirement.
Solicitor Oliviero stated that the Board of Pensions & Retirement heard testimony for about 2-2 1/2 hours on the issue. Council President Weber asked the Solicitor to research the Council’s authority on this retirement and to report back prior to the next Council meeting on January 13, 2003 which will begin at 4:00 p.m. with this issue.
Motion to table made by Councilman Leger seconded by Councilman Issa.
All agreed. So voted.
13. Unfinished Business
Councilman Noury stated that he is concerned with scheduling and re-scheduling of meetings. He also stated that it would be professional courtesy to be told well in advance if there is a conflict with a scheduled meeting.
Councilman Patino suggested two meeting per month.
Councilman Leger stated that there is a need for a legislative solicitor.
14. New Business
Councilman Leger asked if there is an appraisal for the Council on the Landing.
Councilman Patino commented on the Advisory Board for the School Department.
15. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn made by Councilman Noury seconded by Councilman Issa, all agreed, so voted. Time adjourned 8:40pm
Elizabeth A. Crowley, CMC
City Clerk