July 19, 2004 - Special City Council Meeting
City of Central Falls
Special City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
Web Address: www.centralfallsri.us
MONDAY
July 19, 2004
6:45 p.m.
A meeting of the City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers at 6:47 p.m.
1. Roll Call
Councilman Silva
Councilman Patino
Councilman Benson
Councilman Weber
Quorum present.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Council President Robert F. Weber, Jr. presided and led the Assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Minutes
April 14, 2004; May 10, 2004; May 17, 2004; May 20, 2004; May 24, 2004
Motion to approve collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Silva. All Agreed. So Voted.
4. Correspondences
1. Fiona Fitzpatrick, CMC Town of New Shoreham; Resolution opposing casino gambling in Rhode Island.
2. Department of Health designating September- National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month.
3. Legal opinion concerning the R.I. Code of Ethics Revolving Door Prohibition.
Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.
5. City Officers Reports
1. Code Enforcement Report June 2004
2. City Clerk's Report June 2004
Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
6. Mayor's Comments
None
7. Mayor's Appointment
Board of Canvassers
Carolyn A. Evans
389 Hunt St.
Term to expire March 2005
(filling the unexpired term of the Late Waldemore Jamro)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Patino.
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 1 absent.
8. Claims
Maria H. Almeida vs. Zoning Board of Review-Decision of Board dated June 25, 2004.
Motion to refer to Claims Committee was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
9. Licenses
Class A Restaurant (new)
1291 Broad Street LLC
d/b/a Ronzio Pizza
1291 Broad St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Patino.
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 1 absent.
Class C (new)
Camelia Garcia
d/b/a Tesana Natural Health Food
862 Broad St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Benson.
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 1 absent.
Repair Service (new)
Marysol Sanchez
d/b/a "Alterations"
428 Dexter St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Silva.
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 1 absent.
Personal Service (new)
Sun Williams
d/b/a Sundance Inc.
49 Sheridan St. (tabled 6/21/04)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Benson.
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 1 absent.
Constable License (new)
Joseph G. Nield, Jr.
Public Works Director
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Silva and Patino.
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 1 absent.
Permit
Holy Spirit Catholic Community
Hispanic Community 30 Week Club
Notre Dame Church Hall
September 25, 2004 7:00 pm-midnight
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Benson.
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 1 absent.
10. Public Comments
None
11. Ordinances
Introductions
1. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 38 of the revised Ordinances entitled Traffic & Vehicles Section 38-354 "Motorized Devices."
2. An Ordinance Amending Section 22-34 of the revised Ordinances entitled Removal of Chief from collective bargaining unit.
So introduced.
First Passage
1. An Ordinance Indemnifying City Officials and Employees.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Benson.
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 1 absent.
2. An Ordinance setting the hours of operation for peddlers.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Silva.
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 1 absent.
3. An Ordinance entitled "Transfer of Funds" Fy 2003-2004
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Benson.
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 1 absent.
12. Unfinished Business
none
13. New Business
none
Addendum
Discussion
Central Falls Chief of the Fire Department regarding Lease Purchase Equipment
Chief Coutu gave a brief overview of the equipment necessary in order to comply with the fire codes.
He asked the Council to consider adding this to the list for lease purchase equipment.
Retail Sales License
Change of Location
Alba Esteban
d/b/a Albita Botique
from: 905 Broad St.
to: 757 Broad St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Silva.
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 1 absent.
James C. Rocha
d/b/a Media Depot LLC
555 Broad St. (tabled 6/21/04)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Patino.
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 1 absent.
Ordinance (Introduction)
An Ordinance Amending Section 32-67 of the Revised Ordinances entitled "Commercial Collection Duty of Owner.
So Introduced.
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Silva.
All Agreed. So Voted. Time 7:45 p.m.
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Elizabeth A. Crowley, CMC
City Clerk