December 15, 2003 - City Council Meeting
City of Central Falls
City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
MONDAY
December 15, 2003 -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 7:15 p.m.
1. Roll Call
Councilman Noury
Councilman Leger
Councilman Patino
Councilman Issa
Councilman Weber
Quorum present.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Council President Weber presided and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Minutes
November 10, 2003
November 17, 2003
Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Issa. All Agreed. So Voted.
4. Correspondences
a) Gertrude Chartier-Registrar Board of Canvassers-re: November 4, 2003-Election results.
b) Charles D. Moreau-to Mayor Matthews-re: Meeting Room.
c) Elizabeth A. Crowley, City Clerk-to Bradford Southworth-re: Retirement Pension Lt. Michael Moreau.
d) Merrick Cook, Director of Planning-re: Petition for Street Abandonment.
e) Police Report-re: Upper Cuts Hair Salon-open after hours.
f) IIMC-re: Elizabeth Crowley, MMC Academy First Level.
g) Michael Creasey, Executive Director Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission to Mayor Matthews re: Resolution in support of the Preserve America Application.
h) Central Falls Police Community Awards Ceremony.
i) Rhode Island Conservation & Development Council re: Financial support.
j) Office of the Lt. Governor-re Meeting Notice
Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Issa. All Agreed. So Voted.
5. City Officers Reports
a) Municipal Court Report-November
b) Public Works Department-October & November
c) Recreation Department-November
d) City Clerk’s Report-October
e) Code Enforcement Reports-June –November 2003
Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Issa. All Agreed. So Voted.
6. Claim
Glen Lonardo, Jr. by his parents Glen & Deborah Lonardo-for incidents at St. Joan’s School (part of the Northern Rhode Island Collaborative etals) $500,000.
Motion to refer to Claims Committee was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Issa. All Agreed. So Voted.
7. Presentations
Council President Weber, assisted by Councilman Leger, presented plaques to Councilman Issa and Councilman Noury. The Council President extended the best wishes of the Council to each Councilman Issa and wished him every success in the future. He also commented on Councilman Issa’s Military Service in Iraq and thanked him on behalf of all the residents for serving in the Military during this difficult time. Council President Weber thanked Councilman Noury for his many years of Public Service both for his time spent on the School Committee and on the Council.
Councilman Leger presented Mrs. Issa and Mrs. Noury flowers in appreciation of the many family sacrifices they made during their husband’s service on the Council.
Council President Weber then presented Mayor Matthews a plaque thanking him for his 4 terms as Mayor as well as his two terms serving on the City Council. He spoke of the many programs and initiatives of Mayor Matthews Administration and wished him well on behalf of all the residents of the City. He also presented the Mayor with flowers for his wife who was unable to attend the meeting.
Mayor Matthews thanked the Council and stated that the position of Mayor is a challenge in that you must represent all the people and this challenge makes you become a better representative of the people. He thanked the residents of the City for giving him 4 terms to serve them and wished them all a Happy Holiday Season.
Council President Weber recessed the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 7:35 p.m.
8. Mayor's Comments
Mayor Matthews told the Council that the audit would be complete on or before December 31, 2003.
9. Abatements
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Noury.
| Councilman Noury | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Issa | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
10. Public Hearing
Notice of Petition to abandon a Portion of Reed Avenue and Richmond Street.
Councilman Noury questioned the Planning Director.
Mr. Cook explained that this is a Public right of Way and that each abutting property owner would be offered ½ of the total abutting each property set at the fair market value which is $3.27 per sq. ft.
Council President Weber opened the hearing to a public hearing.
Attorney John Schorch, representing Building Systems Inc. lot 173 only opposed the abandonment because it would land lock lot 173 which is zoned for a 2 family or possibly a 4 family unit. He stated that if the abandonment were granted up to that property line so that there would be a public right of way to the property.
Mr. Ernest Rose of 30 Valley Street lot 170 stated that his 6 unit building needed access to rear of property which is part of the abandonment. He stated that he is opposed unless he is granted right of way or that this portion not be abandoned.
Hearing no other comments the Public Hearing closed at 8:00 p.m.
Motion to table was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Noury and Councilman Issa. All Agreed. So Voted.
11. Hearing
Elias Cardona
d/b/a A-1 Tire & Auto Detailing
1289 Broad St.
Open after Hours
Mr. Cardona pleaded guilty. Councilman Noury commented. Councilman Leger questioned Mr. Cardona and recommended that a warning be place in the file.
Motion to table any action and to place a warning in the file was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Issa. All Agreed. So Voted.
12. Licenses
Class A (Restaurant)
Rute Peixoto
d/b/a Ronzio Pizza
1291 Broad St.
(change of owner)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Noury. All Agreed. So Voted. 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
Ana R. Barrera
d/b/a Guatelinda
773-791 Lonsdale Ave.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Patino and Councilman Issa. All Agreed. So Voted. 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
Class A (Bakery) & Class C (Variety)
Eva H. Aldana
d/b/a Antigua Guatemala
744 Dexter St
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So Voted. All Agreed. So Voted. 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
Class C (Variety)
(a) Alfredo Sanchez
d/b/a L & M Market
518 Broad St.
Motion to table was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Issa. All Agreed. So Voted.
(b) Stanley Koziol & Malgorzata
d/b/a Convenience\Deli
468 High St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Leger and Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So Voted. 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
Retail Sales
Hector Montilla
d/b/a MP Creatives 2002
868 Dexter St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Issa. All Agreed. So Voted. 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
Personal Services
(a) Yanira Canon
d/b/a Adonais-Capilo
884 Lonsdale Ave
Councilman Leger asked if the manager is licenses. Applicant responded yes.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Issa and Noury.
All Agreed. So Voted. 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
(b) Luz M. Marte
d/b/a Lucy’s Salon
868 Dexter St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Issa. All Agreed. So Voted. 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
Private Detective License (renewal)
Rudolph Legenza
Tiffany St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Issa and seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed.
So Voted. 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
Entertainment License (renewals)
Fierlit Korzen Post #79
44 Central St.
La Taberna Nightclub
695 Lonsdale Avenue
Tropicana Nightclub
134-138 Cowden St.
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Issa and seconded by Councilman Leger.
All Agreed. So Voted. 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
Class Bvictualling License & Class A-restaurant (renewal)
Unik Inc.
d/b/a Tropical Restaurant
855 Broad St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Issa and Councilman Leger. All Agreed. So Voted. 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
Bingo Permit & Concession (renewal)
Rand Place Association
250 Rand St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Issa and seconded by Councilman Noury. All Agreed.
So Voted. 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
Raffle Permit
Mike Rabbit Benefit Committee
Raffle at Madeira Club
February 28, 2003
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Issa. All Agreed. So Voted. 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
13. Public Comments
none
14. Resolutions
a) Resolution extending the Condolences of the Central Falls City Council to the Family of the late Daniel Minicozzi.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Leger. All Agreed.
So Voted.
b) Resolution naming Sacred Heart Avenue Playground Basketball Court in honor of the late Leo Labossiere.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Issa.
Councilman Noury stated that there would be a dedication ceremony this spring after renovations are made to the Court. All Agreed. So Voted.
c) Resolution regarding support of the Preserve America Nomination.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Issa. All Agreed.
So Voted.
15. Ordinances
Public Hearing/Final Passage
An Ordinance Amending the revised ordinances entitled fees for licenses & permits.
Public Hearing opened. No comments. Public Hearing Closed.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Leger.
| Councilman Issa | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Noury | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
16. Unfinished Business
none
17. New Business
2004 City Council/Liquor Board Meeting Schedule.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Noury. All Agreed.
So Voted.
18. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Issa. All Agreed. So Voted. Time 9:10 p.m.
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Elizabeth A. Crowley, CMC\
City Clerk