February 10, 2003 - City Council Meeting

City of Central Falls

City Council Meeting

City Hall Council Chambers

MONDAY February 10, 2003

6:45 P.M.

A meeting of the Central Falls City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers at 6:46 p.m.

1. Roll Call

Councilman Leger

Councilman Patino

Councilman Noury

Council President Pro Tempore Jason Leger explained that Council President Weber and Councilman Issa, both serving in the Rhode Island National Guard, will be absent for an undetermined amount of time. Both have been called to active duty and have or will be deployed within the next few days. Councilman Leger on behalf of the City Council wished both men well.

He state that Council President Weber did explain to that his orders came in after the January meeting but that he would be gone by this meeting. 

2. Pledge of Allegiance

Council President Leger presided and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Presentations

Introduction of Chief Thomas Wilson, CFPD

Mayor Matthews introduced the newly appointed Chief of Police Thomas Wilson.

Council members welcomed the Chief.

Chief Wilson stated to the Council that he is available for any concerns the Council may have and he commended the present Staff.

Recreation Director Tony Tager gave a brief overview of the programs and commented on the Spring Special Olympics. He stated that this year the Crossman Street Playground Project would be underway and that the Department also plans to resurface the basketball court at Sacred Heart Avenue. He stated that the Department would begin taking applications for summer playground Jobs. He said that the applications would be open to City residents the week after Easter.

4. Appraisal

William E. Coyle, Jr. & Associates

393 Main St.

Pawtucket, R.I.

      Appraisal – 1420 Broad St.

Council President Leger welcomed Mr. Coyle and asked if all the members of the Council had a copy of the appraisal.

Councilman Leger asked Mr. Coyle about the process involved when making the appraisal for the Landing Project.

Mr. Coyle stated that the property has some unusual characteristics and first and foremost is that it’s a large parcel of land that is encumbered with two buildings. He said that one of the buildings has be demolished by the developer and the other must be fixed and maintained and incorporated into the project. He stated that in addition to that the waterfront has been recently improved with docks, decks and landings for the purpose of access to the river. So in looking at the site in general the first question would be how much would it be worth and what types of uses the property would be put to if it was available.  He stated that in a normal course of events you’d just look at a property as plain land. But because it does have the added issues to maintain and work around any buildings that are currently in place you have to then decide what uses it could be put to, assessing those building that are there and what expenses the developer would incur because of the demolition.

He stated that he was informed that if there were any hazardous material they also would have to be removed.  He said that those issues may or may not be issues for the developer but that they may be part of the City’s issues. So he said looking at it generally there are obviously no other comparisons where you have an old mill building that must be incorporated with that type of development. He stated that the uses are also restricted by Council actions and State and Federal acts and that the property is restricted further since there are only a limited number of uses that could be put to it. He stated that because of this pure market value goes out the window because market value assumes a willing buyer and a willing seller could both operate and come to some settled terms.  This site is very restricted as to the uses in which it can be placed. So then, you have to go to the next step. And, say, if someone were going to come in and develop this and you were going to restrict this to the type of restrictions that were there multi-family-commercial-parking and all of the things that would have to be on the site. The added expenses that were necessary to incorporate the mill building, because while the building is there then obviously any type of development, floor loads, shoring up of all of the older materials create more of a burden then it would be if you were to start from scratch and build a brand new building. So, looking at all of those kinds of issues then we tended to look out and tried to identify other sites that may have similar types of restrictions. He stated that most of those issues come from Cities or from similar types of redevelopment projects in where the City will buy property at its current use and then re-sell it in order to development some type of business in there that would generate a change in the neighborhood and possibly gentrify that area. The only ones that are very close by; In the City of Pawtucket, which was gifted the property, on Division Street. That for many years, was the auto dealer. And they have been trying to put that out for spec for certain types of development, proposals and the last time that they had a proposal it was for a hotel. That was ultimately not able to get funded. And they are back out trying to deal with that and in that case they gave the land to the developer and offered tax incentives to the developer in order to get something going. So that site isn’t a clear indication but it is most indicative of what cities tend to do. Looking a the site as I explained to many people, if it was clean, if it was clear, and if it had the development potential to just go in, tear everything down, and start fresh, this site could have a totally different value. So in looking at it with its restrictions we attempted to come up with a price per square foot that this property would generate or the type of money that somebody may pay and then attempt to build a project in and around it. So based on the sales transactions that we were able to identify. We basically came down to the number you have in the appraisal.

Councilman Leger asked if that number included both building as they stand and both lots.

Mr. Coyle responded that there are two separate lots and two buildings. He stated that they assumed in their calculations that there would be an expense for the demolition of the brick building to the rear but that they would have to maintain the building front building and work it into their project.

Mr. Coyle stated that after the appraisal was completed the issues of hazardous materials did come up and that is not calculated into the appraisal.

Councilman Leger asked how an appraiser take into account federal monies or municipal monies that have already been expended on the project.

Mr. Coyle said that they took a look at the building, as it presently stood,  but while the exterior has been better maintained they also took into account the extensive work that had to be done on the interior of the building and the retro fit into a building of that type would be great and as previously stated it would be cheaper to start from scratch. He said that as far as the dock is concerned, it also hampers, in some ways, the use of the remaining property. Since that does not flow with the ownership and since it has a separate ownership, with other people are going through that property and the ability to access it and use it, adds a different factor.

Councilman Leger asked if the appraisal price included the docks.

Mr. Coyle stated that it does not include the dock specifically because it is not included as part of the benefit of this lot and that this lot in some respect has a detriment in that who ever develops the lot must give right of way to the dock.

Councilman Leger questioned the second parcel of land behind the Madeira Lot and questioned its limited use.

Mr. Coyle explained that this property is basically the cliff and the only real use is along where the dock and the landing extend along the water frontage.

Councilman Leger question what does GBA mean.

Mr. Coyle state Gross Build-able Area.

Councilman Leger questioned the comparison areas.

Mr. Coyle responded that those were used just to get a fix on the price.

Councilman Noury asked that if the restrictions were lifted this piece of land would be more valuable.

Mr. Coyle stated that in his opinion that it would be.

Councilman Noury asked if he had any idea how much more valuable.

Mr. Coyle explained in detail the difference of private ownership and city ownership relative to the restrictions placed by a private owner versus the City and he stated that the numbers for different reasons may not be comparable.

Councilman Noury asked how much of a difference.

Mr. Coyle stated that if it were a different kind of a developer, say a Burger King or a CVS then they would get more than this type of money but there are not a lot of CVS that have boat ramps and this type of thing. And as he understood the site is restricted as a result of the docks and that there are certain Federal Restrictions.

Councilman Noury again asked about how much more would the property be worth if the restrictions were lifted.

Mr. Coyle stated that at least double.

Councilman Noury asked if he inspected inside the building.

Mr. Coyle stated that he did not go inside the building for this particular building.

Councilman Noury questioned the comparable table and the wetlands restrictions.

Mr. Coyle explained that in addition to that this land is a cliff and he said that a goat couldn’t walk on it. He stated that with or without that land it would not make a difference in the appraisal quote.

Mr. Coyle stated that this appraisal is quoted as of October 2002.

Council President Leger thanked Mr. Coyle for his time.

5. Correspondences

a) The Samaritans re: request for Municipal Grant.

6. City Officers Reports

a) City Clerk’s Office-January 2003

b) Personnel Office-January 2003

c) Police Department-January 2003

d) Municipal Court-January 2003

e) Recreation Department-January 2003

f) Public Works Department-December 2002

Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Patino.  All Agreed. So Voted.

7. Public Comments

Ed Collins of 139 Jenks Avenue stated that two to three years ago he came before the Council asking about the City’s procurement policy. He stated that there is no policy with respect to the sale of property on file. He stated that he believes that certain properties were not properly advertised like the Washington Street property that was sold to a relative to the Minimum Housing Director. He stated that he believes that they did not seek competitive bids. He stated that the taxpayers should be given the most for their dollars and that he believe that just for ethics this was just not right. He also asked what kind of abatement policy was taken for any hazardous materials that may have been in the building.  He stated that the City Charter stated that competitive bids must be sought for purchases or sales of $200 or more and he wondered if the City is doing that. He also stated that if the City is using the MPA then the City must follow the state purchasing procedures. He stated that this would allow the City to get the most for their dollars. He then commented on the Landing Project and stated that Mr. Coyle said that the property had is bound by limited use. He said he wonders how limited the property is when there is a proposal for 2 banquet halls, town houses and other commercials uses? He stated that a two family house is Central Falls just sold for $184,000 and yet this property’s value is $150,000. He said this is all the more reason the City needs some type of policy and that the City needs to lead by example.

Councilman Patino asked if the Director of Planning could be invited to attend the next meeting.

Council President Leger stated that we can discuss this under new business.

Mr. Luis Caterina from the Madeira Club commented as a reinforcement to the letter sent by the club on the Landing property sale. He said that after listening to the previous speaker he has more reservations about the sale. He stated that he wants to see something viable done with the property and he recommended that a two story parking garage should be included in the proposal. He also commented that if the club were made aware that the property behind the Madeira lot were for sale they may have placed a bid on it themselves.

Councilman Patino asked if anyone attending or listening to this meeting were interested in organizing a public forum he would certainly be available to listen to any public input regarding this issue.

Councilman Leger stated that he met with the President of the Madeira Club and that the Club would be available for a public forum. He would contact him as soons as he returned.

8. Mayor's re-appointments

Councilman Patino stated that he was glad to see that the Mayor has made these re-appointments.

Councilman Leger commented on some vacancies.

Mayor Matthews explained that there are some vacancies and that there are some who continue to serve with expired terms because he has yet to talk with them. He also stated that he has invited the Council to submit names for any Board to him and he would be happy to consider their appointment to any Board.

Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Patino.

All Agreed. So Voted.

9. Mayor's Comments

Mayor Matthews commented on Board appointments. He related to the Council that any Council member who wishes to make a recommendation regarding a certain board they were welcome to do so. He spoke in detail regarding the Housing Authority appointments.

Mayor Matthews addressed the Council regarding the joint resolution regarding the Detention Facility and asked that they reconsider.

10. Claims

a) Lesandra Rivera-84 Ledge St. for damage to her parked vehicle by City Housing Authority van on Ledge Street on December 9, 2002.

b) Kenneth A Lakin for his client Estate of Rose Marie Sheldon.

Motion to refer to Claims Committee was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Patino.  All agreed. So Voted.

11. Licenses

A) Dinner/Dance

Rhode Island Polonia Scholarship Foundation

            866 Atwells Ave., Providence, R.I.

Dinner Dance St. Joseph Church Hall

            May 10, 2003 6:00 pm – midnight

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

B) Use of Jenks Park

1. Progreso Latino

626 Broad St.

Back to School Fair-August 16, 2003 9am-5pm

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

2. Blackstone Valley Puerto Rican Committee

P.O. Box 8168

            Warwick, R.I.

            Use of Jenks Park-Fiesta de Pueblo 2003

            June 21, 2003-Noon to 7:00 p.m.

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

C Private Detective License (renewal)

            Rudolph J. Legenza

            B & L Agency

            7 Tiffany St. C.F.

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

D Class A Restaurant Licenses (new)

            Ramon Ortiz

            D/b/a Aguas Buenas Restaurant

            48 Cross St. C.F.

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

            Khalil El Masri

            D/b/a Ronzio Pizza

            1291 Broad St. C.F.

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

E Class C License (new)

Antonia Pratts

D/b/a Dexter Food Market

528 Dexter St. C.F.

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

F. Personal Service License Change of Business Hours

            Lola Araujo

            726 Dexter St.

            Change of Business Hours

from     9:00 am-8:00 pm

            To        8:00 am-11:00 pm

Councilman Noury stated that he was not in favor of 11:00 p.m. closing time and asked the applicant to amend the request to 9:30.

The applicant explained that the major portion of this business is after 6:00 p.m. especially Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Motion to set the hours of 8:00 a.m.-9:30pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and the remainder of the week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Patino.  All Agreed. So Voted.

G. Personal Service License (new)

            Aida Garcia

            D/b/a Aidas Variedades

            889 Dexter St.

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

H. General Service License (new)

            Waterfalls Car Wash Inc.

            1325 Broad St.

            8:00 am- 8:00 pm

12. Resolutions

A)        Resolution extending the Condolences of the Central Falls City Council to the Family of the late Mary Alice Parmentier.

(Introduced by Councilman Issa)

13. Ordinances

Public Hearing/Final Passage

1. An Ordinance Amending Article II, Section 26-36 through 26-39, pertaining to “Graffiti”.

14. Old Business

1. Lap top computers.

Councilman Patino stated that he is working with the Rhode Island Foundation and that he has to complete some paperwork. He will report back shortly on this issue.

2. Advertising for Legislative Solicitor.

Councilman Leger stated that this issue is on the books and that he wishes to advertise for a Legislative Solicitor.

Mayor Matthews commented.

Councilman Noury stated “The Council had to change our schedule because he wasn’t here to serve us.”

Mayor Matthews “as I recall that particular meeting was a Special Meeting not a regularly scheduled meeting.”

Councilman Noury “irregardless Mr. Mayor.”

Mayor Matthews “Councilman, again, I’ll be glad to discuss the issue, and even consider it, but with respect to the Legal Department; I served on the Council before you did, the Solicitor wasn’t even here at every meeting, wasn’t even close to being available, for the Council at every meeting, nor the Mayor, before that one or the one before that one. This Council has had access to the Legal Department for more than any other Administration.”

Councilman Noury “Two wrongs don’t make a right Mr. Mayor.”

Mayor Matthews “It’s not a matter of wrong, the Solicitor is here and he’s here on a regular basis.”

Councilman Noury “But he wasn’t here when we needed him one night.”

Mayor “Well, I don’t, you conducted your business.”

Councilman Noury “No, I think we had to reschedule a meeting and I had to change my schedule around because he had a previous commitment.”

Mayor “Then the Council shouldn’t have scheduled that special meeting.

Councilman Noury “No, the reason why is because they’re was a legal opinion that was needed to go on with that issue, but if Mr. Oliverio or another Solicitor was available to the Council we could have indeed conducted the meeting on the day that it was originally scheduled.

Councilman Leger “My only concern on this issue, would be, that I agree that at the time the last ad was run it was paid by an individual Councilmember. That was in the middle of the or the beginning of the lawsuit process but this is the position that we funded in the budget, a budget that we passed, that we all ended up agreeing on, and, I just think that we’re going down the wrong road if we’re being told that we can’t fund or fill a position that we all budgeted and if that’s the direction we’re heading it will affect my decisions in the budget going forward and all the other matters that were brought up tonight. If there’s not going to be co-operation on positions that are budgeted from both sides, then it’s just going to stall business from both sides.”

Mayor Matthews Councilman, “If I may, just briefly, if you recall I think that the majority of the conversation in this was between the two of us and I indicated to you that I would be more than happy to submit and fund that position as long as we both understand that it was pending on the Court’s decision as to whether the Council has the ability to create a position or not. That was the discussion that was the agreement and I funded it.  The Court hasn’t ruled on that yet. And, as I already have indicated I’ll be more that willing to talk about this issue at length with you and maybe something can be done that we can work on together as we have worked on other issues in the past to a conclusion.  But I think for the Council to just make a decision tonight that we should place an ad without discussing this with me I think that in that particular situation, I will not pay for the ad. That’s all. I think we should discuss it a little.”

Councilman Leger “That would be the Mayor’s prerogative, I’m in favor of going forward in Running the ad.”

3. Independent study for the continued use private trash collections.

Councilman Leger “Next issue, independent study for the continued use of private trash collections in the past I believe a year ago, April, when the initial contract was agreed upon, Councilman Weber had said that we would move forward on running and independent study. I know the Administration ran one through Brown University, the Union through Bryant College. Both studies resulted in, I guess, what both sides opinion was at the time. I would be in favor in trying to go forward. I believe Councilman Weber and the Mayor have discussed this prior to him leaving. I will make a phone call to the Mayor regarding this, this week and come back to the Council to see if we can move forward on this issue.”

Councilman Noury “ Mr. President, under old business, I would like to discuss the issue that is at the Housing Authority right now, in particular, an article that alleges pressured officials. But before I get into Mr. Briden and his quotes, let me respond to some of the comments that the Mayor made. The Mayor is trying to attempt to say that the process was tainted and that was the reason why he, what I feel, mean spirited, replaced Gladys Burns and now he attempts to justify, well, I re-appointed Sr. Gibson, well I believe that second re-appointment of the good sister was to cover his backside as Mr. Garvey has stated, I do not believe that the Mayor is being totally forthright with the people of Central Falls saying that was his motivation because if you look at the first article that was run in the Evening Times when this article, when the issue was first hit.

The Mayor’s first response wasn’t that people were being disenfranchised.

His first response was, he doesn’t deny calling Board members himself, So what the Mayor’s trying to say the process is tainted by two Board members giving a recommendation. He, himself, tried to pressure other Board members so that this maintenance aid position would not be made filled by who the Board thought it should be filled with. And, he goes on to say, and this is a quote of his “I felt it would not be in the best interest of the Organization to appoint a man who helped Moreau to turn the Manor.” That was his first reaction, that’s his first statement.  So, but now, he’s trying to justify his actions, his mean spiritedness, in replacing Mrs. Burns by saying Oh the process was tainted.

Let me get into the article that I originally wanted to speak to about the Central Falls Housing Authority and Mr. Briden who now is thrown mud and dirt on two former long time dedicated public servants.  A former Mayor, a person by the name of Mayor Garvey, if anybody knows the history of Central Falls, we should not forget it, they know the Garvey Family, they come from a long tradition of public service. Mayor Garvey served 6 years as Mayor, previous to those 6 years he served 6 years as a City Councilman, 6 years before that Frank Garvey served t years as the School Committee person from Ward 5. Frank Garvey is not the only Garvey that has a long tradition of public service to the people of Central Falls. His older brother Ray Garvey before him served as Mayor of Central Falls. His brother Jim Garvey was the principal and public school teacher here in the City of Central Falls for years and years and years and lastly his sister, her name passes me by, Sister Garvey, she is a nun, I think with the order of the Sisters of Mercy. The Garveys have a long tradition and Mrs. Burns, a 73 year old woman, that was replaced, what I fully believe, what I fully know, was a pure political act on Mayor Matthews, a woman that served three Mayors, dedicated, so I don’t believe the Mayor’s comments. Two Board members give their recommendation to the Housing Director, well you know what? People come to me all the time asking for recommendations, they’re applying for a position somewhere and they need a reference, most applications ask for people of recommendations. If I believe that that individual is a hard working individual, and is of good character, I almost feel obligated to allow them to use my name as a point of reference. So, I don’t believe the process was tainted at all.

Who is Mr. Briden? Mr. Briden moved out of the City over three years ago, he’s a former city resident. He moved to the country village of Rumford. I asked him why three years ago he was leaving, he said he could no longer take the noise of the car horns, he could no longer stand barking dogs. He even told me he couldn’t stand the people in the houses around him.  He’s a former City Solicitor, who resigned, and he resigned so he would not be disgraced, because he knew he did not have the support to be re-appointed as the City Solicitor. Mr. Briden has been a major source of litigation for this community.

But, Mr. Briden, now that he’s moved out of Central Falls has no problem taking taxpayers dollars. He resigned his position as City Solicitor, but, the Mayor, he continues to get paid in a consultant basis through his law firm. He’s receiving the same pay he had almost except he doesn’t have to go through the process of being re-appointed. Why is he throwing mud at Mr. Garvey & Mrs. Burns? Because he is trying to deflect the Mayor’s mean decision of sacking Mrs. Burns. He’s trying to justify, what I believe, is a paranoid behavior on the Mayor’s part.  Heck! He talks in his article about they received strong recommendation from the Boos, well, you know what? Mr. Briden should know more than anybody, about getting strong recommendations from his Boss.  That’s why he issued so many bogus opinions when he was the City Solicitor. I call them bone-head opinions. He’s the guy that sent a memo to all City Employees not to co-operate with the City Council. When it was trying to do its job. It’s the main reason why he’s no longer the Central Falls City Solicitor. Why is he over there in the first place? Because he’s the Mayor’s hatchet man over there. It’s unfortunate that these things Mr. Briden has to resort to earning a living by throwing mud and dirt at two former long- term dedicated public servants.

Heck! If you wanted to play in the mud and the dirt he missed his calling. Maybe he should have been a pig farmer instead of an attorney. But let me say this, I have more respect for the pig farmer than I do for Mr. Briden. Because a pig farmer knows what he is. Mr. Briden doesn’t know he’s a pig farmer acting as an attorney. Mr. Briden wants to have an opportunity to influence public policy here in Central Falls. But that man, when he was living in Central Falls, never had the courage to run for public office.  About a week ago, I believe Mayor Matthews insulted every individual in the Forand Manor by saying that these people were not strong willed enough, they weren’t independent enough, to be able to make up their own minds when it comes to choosing their candidates for office.  Well you know what? I believe Mayor Matthews has insulted everybody in the City of Central Falls when he appointed somebody from outside our City to that Housing Authority Board. He’s telling everybody in the City of Central Falls that there’s nobody else good from our own Community to serve on that Board. That he’s got to go to an outsider, because, Mr. Briden no longer lives in this community, and if you look at the other 44 Board members of the various boards that we have they’re all from Central Falls, except for this one. It’s an outstanding one. Mr. Briden should resign his position as a Housing Commissioner. Let somebody from our community do that job. We’ve got capable people here. And what about the Housing Authority Executive Director? In the first couple of articles he remains silent. But, now he talked when this article came out. It’s uncharacteristic for Mr. Roderick to get into, or any former Executive Director of the Housing Authority, to get involved in a political fray. He’ll deny this, but I question, s he now being undermined by his job with the new majority over there? He says in his article that it was a consideration that he thought maybe there was some, that he may be in a little trouble, it was a consideration, well maybe he’s now considering with the new majority makeup is. But if you’re an Executive Director, you’ve got to be strong enough, you got to be able to say that if somebody is doing something that’s absolutely blatantly wrong that no I’m not going to allow it to happen. So, Mr. President it is with those comments and because Mr. Briden is no longer here that I request his resignation from the Housing Authority.”

Councilman Patino, “Mr. President I have to make a comment, I just heard that because you have tradition in the City that whenever you are even if you’re a Councilman everyone in the public has a right to investigate me. IF they want to do it tomorrow it’s fine. I’m an open book and I’m a public servant and everybody had the right to do an investigation no matter who you are or no matter who you think you are. Every single citizen if they believe you are doing something wrong has a right to investigate only when they think something is not right and especially that Housing Authority that you remember three or four years ago they paid $57,000 because another former Mayor of the City made something wrong and the public people of the City lost $57,000 in that litigation with the Housing and government fines.”

Councilman Leger, “Councilman, I would agree with you that everybody has a right to be investigated, unfortunately, Mr. Briden doesn’t feel that way, cause he’s the one who issued the opinion that we shouldn’t have co-operation when we were investigating the financial condition of the City and you’re absolutely right but maybe Mr. Briden should realize that everybody should be investigated as well. 

15. New Business

1. Create & Appoint-Affordable Housing Committee

Council President Pro Tempore stated that Councilman Patino had addressed the issue of affordable housing and after speaking with Matthew Oliverio he named Councilman Patino to chair a committee that would deal with this issue.

Addendum #1

1. City Officer's Report

Central Falls Fire Department-January 2003

Motion to accept and place on file was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Noury.

All Agreed. So Voted.

2. Correspondences

a) Chief Rene Coutu-re: Entertainment License-Tropicana Nightclub

b) Gerard R. Dion, President Local 1485 IAFF-re Thomas Gamache

Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Patino.  All Agreed. So Voted.  T

3. Transfer Class A Restaurant License & Class B victualling License

          Lopes Enterprises Inc.

            D/b/a New England Café

            1374 Broad St.

            to

            Café Restaurant Beirao Inc.

            D/b/a Café Restaurant Beirao Inc.

            1374 Broad St.

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

Addendum #2

Correspondence

John H. Thomas, Warden Wyatt Facility-re: per diem rate and expansion support.

Motion to accept as read and place on file was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Patino.  All Agreed. So Voted.

Preliminary Revenue & Expense Report unaudited ending December 31, 2002.

Motion to accept and place on file was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Patino.

All Agreed. So Voted.

16. Adjourn

Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Noury.  All Agreed. So Voted.  Time 9:27 p.m.

Elizabeth A. Crowley, CMC

City Clerk