April 25, 2003 - Special City Council Meeting

City of Central Falls

Special City Council Meeting

City Hall Council Chambers

Friday, April 25, 2003

4:15 p.m.

A Special meeting of the Central Falls City Council was held on the above date at 4:15 p.m.

1. Roll Call

Councilman Noury

Councilman Patino

Councilman Leger

Quorum present.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

Councilman Leger presided and led the Assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Executive Session

Pursuant to RIGL 42-46-6 (5) Discussion related to legal negotiations relative to the Central Falls Landing Project.

Motion to recess to Executive Session was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Noury.

Councilman Noury        yes

Councilman Patino        yes

Councilman Leger         yes

Meeting recessed at 4:16 p.m.

Meeting reconvened at 4:25 p.m.

Motion to seal the minutes of the Executive Session was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.

4. Public Comments

Council President Pro-Tempore Leger opened the meeting for Public Comments.

Mr. Ed. Collins of 139 Jenks Ave. stated that he is totally confused with the appraisal and questioned whether the City is getting the best price for the property. He asked who is representing the Constituents. He commented on property value and stated that he is totally disheartened with the process but wished good luck with it.

5. Central Falls Landing

Ratify Final Purchase and Sales Agreement-Central Falls Landing Project-1420 Broad St.

Councilman Noury stated that he did not necessarily agree with the appraisal and the concept of historic properties but he stated that he feels the City Council has to make sure that the public was well represented in negotiations with the purchase and sales agreement and made sure that there is public access to the river and docks. He stated that in this type of redevelopment a City of Town may often sell the land for $1 which was the case in Pawtucket. He stated that this is a 6-8 million dollar investment and the developer still has many hoops to jump through before the project actually gets underway. He stated that the Council has done what he feels is the best possible negotiations for the good of the residents of the City.

Councilman Leger stated that regardless of the actual outcome if the project falls through the property reverts back to the City.

Motion to approve the final purchase & sales agreement was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Patino.  All Agreed. So Voted.

6. Correspondences

Town of Newport-Resolution in Support of S-776

7. Licenses

Constable License (new)

            Brian Maloney

            1 Fales St.

            Central Falls, RI

            Tabled 4/14/03

8. Permits

Use of Jenks Park

Blackstone Valley Puerto Rican Committee

Fiesta De Pueblo 2003

June 21, 2003

Tabled 4/14/03

Motion to approve was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Patino.  All Agreed. So Voted. 

Parade

Colombian American Cultural Society Inc.

Sunday July 20, 2003

Dexter Street to Exchange Street to Roosevelt Ave.  10:00 am

Motion to approve was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Patino.  All Agreed. So Voted.

9. Unfinished Business

none

10. New Business

none

11. Adjourn

Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Patino.  All Agreed. So Voted. Tim e 4:45 p.m.

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Elizabeth A. Crowley, CMC

City Clerk