July 21, 2003 - City Council Meeting
City of Central Falls
City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
MONDAY July 21, 2003
4:00 P.M.
A meeting of the Central Falls City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers at 4:27 p.m.
1. Roll Call
Councilman Noury
Councilman Leger
Councilman Patino
Councilman Weber
Quorum Present.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
City Council President Robert F. Weber, Jr. presided and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Correspondences
1. Rene Coutu, Chief CFFD-Compliance Inspection El Paisa.
2. Rene Coutu, Chief CFFD-Violations Los Diablotis.
3. Information Bulletin-State Board of Registration for Professional Land Surveyors.
4. Rhode Island Coalition for the homeless request for resolution supporting a federal bill “Bringing America Home Act” this act aims to end homelessness in the United States.
5. Revenue And Expense Report Unaudited-5/31/03 FY 00-03
6. Notice of Offer of Sale per terms of Superior Court order entered Nov. 18, 2002 Central Falls Hedco Tenants Assocaition et al v Gordon FB Ondis et al-Giving Notice of the offer of Polonaise Housing Partners II to sell the real property, representing the partnership assets of Polonaise Housing Development, Roney & Labinger attorneys at law.
Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Leger. All Agreed. So Voted.
4. City Officers Reports
1. Fire Department ending June 2003
2. Municipal Court May & June 2003
3. Public Works May & June 2003
4. Police Department May 2003
5. Personnel May & June 2003
6. City Clerk June 2003
Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Leger. All Agreed. So Voted.
5. Mayor's Comments
6. Licenses & Permits
1. Class A Restaurant (Transfer)
Estate of Laurette St.Amand
& Raymond St. Amand
d/b/a Four D’s Café & Restaurant
853 Broad St.
to
Ubik Bar & Grille Inc.
D/b/a Tropical Bar & Grille Inc.
853 Broad St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Ledger.
Mr. Manning requested that some changes be made to the application.
After discussion the motion to approve was withdrawn.
Motion to table was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Noury.
All Agreed. So Voted.
2. Class Bvictualling (transfer)
Estate of Laurette St.Amand
& Raymond St. Amand
d/b/a Four D’s Café & Restaurant
853 Broad St.
to
Ubik Bar & Grille Inc.
D/b/a Tropical Bar & Grille Inc.
853 Broad St.
Motion to table was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Leger.
All Agreed. So Voted.
3. Personal Service License (new)
Jose A. Hernandez
D/b/a Tazmania Hair Salon
437 B Dexter St.
(tabled June 9, 2003)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Noury.
| Councilman Noury | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 1 absent.
4. General Service License (new)
Mary Cordero
D/b/a Maria’s Insurance Agency
793 Broad St.
Motion to table was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Leger.
All Agreed. So Voted.
3. General Repair License - transfer of location
Menise Tailoring & Dry Cleaning
from 1271 Broad St.
to 1236 Broad St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Noury.
| Councilman Noury | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 1 absent.
4. Peddler Licenses
A. Cruz Miguel Angel
16 Perry St.
peddle food by truck
Motion to table was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Noury.
All Agreed. So Voted.
B. Gina M. Rodriguez
D/b/a Uncle Lou’s
Peddle ice cream
Motion to table was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Leger.
All Agreed. So Voted.
C. Donal W. Klemanchuck
D/b/a Don’s Frozen Lemonade
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Patino.
| Councilman Noury | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 1 absent.
Permits
1. Monte Sinai Pentecostal Church
1183 Eddy St. Prov.
Use of small microphone to preach on Broad & Dexter St. for the Summer on Saturdays from 11:00 am-2:00 pm
Motion to table was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Leger.
All Agreed. So Voted.
2. Iglesia Misanera Cristiana Bethal
99 South Bend St., Pawtucket
Use of 12-volt Speaker to preach on Friday August 22, 6pm-9pm
Motion to approve amending the time 5p-7p was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.
3. Ministerio Internacional Bethel
99 South Bend St., Pawtucket
to preach in Jenks Park on Sat. Aug. 29 & Sept. 12, 2003 6pm-9pm
Motion to approve amending the time 5p-7p was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Noury. All Agreed. So Voted.
4. St. Joseph’s Parish
391 High St.
Annual Parish Picnic Sept. 6 -6:30p-10:30 pm & Sept. 7-2:00 pm -7:00 pm
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Noury.
All Agreed. So Voted.
5. Holy Spirit Catholic Community Hispanic Community 30 week club dance
Notre Dame Church Hall- September 27th-6pm
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Noury.
All Agreed. So Voted.
6. Olga Silva requesting rain-date for Puerto Rican festival to August 2, 2003.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Noury.
All Agreed. So Voted.
7. Public Comments
None
8. Resolutions
A) Congratulating the Central Falls Detention Facility on the occasion of its tenth anniversary.
Introduced by Councilman Gene Noury.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Leger.
| Councilman Noury | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 1 absent.
B) Congratulating Progreso Latino on the successful completion and opening of the new addition to The Progreso Latino Building. (Introduced by Councilman Ricardo Patino)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Leger.
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Noury | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 1 absent.
C) Resolution extending the Condolences of the Central Falls City Council to the Family of the late Margaret Philbin, Central Falls Elementary School Teacher, retired. (Introduced by Council President Robert F. Weber, Jr.)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Patino.
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Noury | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 1 absent.
D) Resolution transferring certain sums from the FY 02-03 General Fund operating budget and Establishing a Capital Projects Fund entitled “03 Capital Reserve.”
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Leger.
| Councilman Noury | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 1 absent.
E) Resolution extending the Condolences of the Central Falls City Council to the Family of the late Alfred L. Lafreniere, WW II Veteran. (Introduced by the Council President Robert F. Weber, Jr.)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Leger.
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Noury | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 1 absent.
Certificates of Congratulations to the pioneers of the Colombian American Cultural Society
Augusto Rojas, Sr.; Julio Castillo, Sr.; Sofanor Caprio; Arcadio Penate; Gustavo Alvarez; William Gomez; Pedro Cano Sr.; Jaime Villegas; the Family of the late Felix Mantilla; the Family of the late Raul Jaramillo and special recognition to Sargent Hector Garcia. (at the introduction of Councilman Ricardo Patino)
Motion to appvoe was nade by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Leger.
All Agreed. So Voted.
9. Ordinances
First Passage
An Ordinance Amending Article 1, In general Section 28-1 of the revised Ordinances entitled: “Playgrounds, Parks & Playing Fields.”
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Leger.
| Councilman Noury | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 1 absent.
10. Unfinished Business
Councilman Noury commented on the issue of the City Solicitor and asked that a Resolution Directing the Legal Department for advice regarding a Writ of Mandamus.
Councilman Leger commented on drawing up specifications regarding a cost study related to the privatization of trash collection.
11. New Business
Discussion took place regarding the need for individual organizations using the park to provide Proof of liability insurance.
12. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Noury and seconded by Councilman Leger.
All Agreed. So Voted. Time 5:47 p.m.
Elizabeth A. Crowley, CMC
City Clerk