October 21, 2002 - City Council Meeting
City of Central Falls
City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
MONDAY
October 21, 2002-6:45 p.m.
The regular meeting of the Central Falls City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers at 6:45 p.m.
1. Roll Call
Councilman Leger
Councilman Issa
Councilman Patino
Councilman Noury
Councilman Weber.
Quorum present.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Council President Weber presided and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Correspondences
a) Councilman Jason Leger to Central Falls Planning Department regarding information of properties obtained and sold by the City since 7/1/2001.
b) Narragansett Bay Commission 2004-2008 Capital Improvement Program Report.
c) Hasbro Inc. 2001 Philanthropy Report.
d) Edmund & Milad Shabo-request to attend meeting regarding status of outstanding taxes related to the car wash at 1325 Broad St.
Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Issa. All Agreed. So Voted.
4. City Officers Reports
a) Personnel Report
b) Public Works Report
c) Recreation Department Report
d) Fire Department Report
e) City Clerk Report
Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Issa. All Agreed. So Voted.
5. Petition to Address the Council
William H. Muggle, Animal Control Officer-regarding waiving $3.00 late fee on Dog License.
Chief DeNaro was present and gave a brief explanation regarding these licenses.
City Clerk Crowley related that 146 dog licenses have been issued to date.
6. Petition to Address the Council
Police Chief Alan DeNaro-regarding status of Police Department.
Chief DeNaro updated the Council on the Police Department and stated that he will begin his new position in Haverhill, Ma. on the 26th of October. He thanked the Council for their assistance during his tenure with the Department. He stated that Captain Moran will be the Officer in charge.
7. Public Comments on Agenda Items
None
8. Licenses
A. Class C Convenience Store (new)
TAJ Convenience Inc.
D/b/a Capital Farms
632 Dexter St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Leger.
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Noury | yes |
| Councilman Issa | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
B. Private Detective License (renewal)
Joseph L Faria
D/b/a JL Faria
801 Broad St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Issa and seconded by Councilman Noury.
| Councilman Issa | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Noury | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
9. Request to appear
Edmund Shabo & Milard Shabo
Car Wash
1325 Broad St.
Motion to summons Mr. Shabo to the November 18, 2002 meeting was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Leger. All Agreed. So Voted.
10. Approval of Contract
International Brotherhood of Police Officers-Contract Agreement 7/1/00-6/30/03
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by 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.
11. Mayor’s Appointment
Board of Pensions & Retirement
Leonard Ryszkiewicz
27 Clifton St.
(Replacing the unexpired term of Rudolph Legenza)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Patino and Councilman Noury.
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Issa | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Noury | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
12. Executive Session
Pursuant to R.I. General Laws 42-45-2 pertaining to litigation-Central Falls Detention Facility
Motion to recess to Executive Session was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Issa.
| Councilman Noury | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Issa | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent. Time 7:15p.m.
Reconvened at 7:30 p.m.
Motion to seal the minutes was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Issa.
| Councilman Noury | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Issa | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
13. Discussion
Discussion on Special City Council Dates-Requested by Mayor Matthews
Mayor Matthews asked the Council to schedule a public meeting of the Council for the Central Falls Landing Project. He stated that a developer has come forward with plans and they would like to make a presentation of the project to the Council and public.
14. Public Comments
Bruce Gagnon of Sacred Heart Avenue commented on a notice he received on October 2, 2002
Regarding a violation of an unregistered vehicle on his property. He asked why the tenant doesn’t receive this same notification. He commented on the Landlord/Tenant Act.
15. Resolutions
a) Resolution Extending Best Wishes & Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Miguel on the occasion of their 25th Wedding Anniversary. (Introduced by Councilman Leger)
b) Resolution Extending the Condolences of the Central Falls City Council to the Family of the late Herman Michalski. (Introduced by Councilman Leger)
c) Resolution Extending the Condolences of the Central Falls City Council to the Family of the late Leona Robichaud. (Introduced by Councilman Leger)
d) Resolution Extending the Condolences of the Central Falls City Council to the Family of the late Thelma Weber-Kelly. (Introduced by Councilman Leger)
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Issa. All Agreed. So Voted.
16. Ordinances
First Passage
a) An Ordinance Amending Chapter 18 “Environment” Article II “Nuisances” Division I “Generally” of the Revised Ordinances.
Matthew Oliverio commented on RIGL 11-37 and stated that the language of this Ordinance is consistent with State Law.
Councilman Noury stated that the City must be careful when enforcing this Ordinance and commented on his reservations in passing this Ordinance.
Councilman Patino stated that the City Departments must have more teeth to go after repeat offenders and that the City will be willing to work with the landlords in providing advise to abate these problems.
Councilman Issa stated that he is not willing to pass this Ordinance without revisions.
Council President Weber stated that this Ordinance needs to move forward and that the Council has had four weeks to make revisions. He stated that there is not a lot of language that needs change.
Council President Weber turned the Chair to Councilman Leger.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Weber and seconded by Councilman Patino.
Discussion continued.
Councilman Noury motioned to table. Councilman Issa seconded.
| Councilman Issa | yes |
| Councilman Leger | no |
| Councilman Noury | yes |
| Councilman Patino | no |
| Councilman Weber | no |
Motion fails 2 yes 3 no.
Roll Call on motion to approve.
| Councilman Issa | no |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Noury | no |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried to approve first passage 3 yes 2 no 0 absent.
Council President Weber resumed the Chair.
17. Unfinished Business
Councilman Noury commented on the appointment of the City Solicitor and stated that he has requested from May an opinion relative to the Charter and this appointment.
Councilman Leger stated that he has requested the Legal fees paid by the City to Blais, Cunningham regarding James Briden.
18. New Business
Councilman Leger requested that the Legal Department summons Splash Bar to a Liquor Board Hearing on October 25, 2002.
19. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Issa. All Agreed. So Voted. 9:30 p.m.
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Elizabeth A. Crowley, CMC
City Clerk