City of Central Falls
City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
Web Address: www.centralfallsri.us
MONDAY, November 29, 2004
5:30 p.m.
A meeting of the Central Falls City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers at 5:30 p.m.
Councilman Silva
Councilman Leger
Councilman Patino
Councilman Benson
Quorum present.
Councilman Leger chaired the meeting and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
September 13, 2004; October 18, 2004; November 8, 2004
Motion to table at the request of the City Clerk was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Silva. All Agreed. So Voted.
1. Board of Canvassers-re: Local Question-$10 million dollar bond issue.
2. Ryan Corrigan to Elizabeth Crowley-re: Business establishments who have not renewed 2004/2005 License.
Councilman Patino asked that item #2 be discussed later in the meeting.
Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Silva. All Agreed. So Voted.
1. Code Enforcement - October 2004
Motion to accept and place on file was made by Councilman Silva and seconded By Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
John Oldrid for damage to vehicle involved in an accident with a DPW Trash Truck.
Motion to refer to Claims Committee was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So vote.d
819 Lonsdale Ave.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Silva and Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.
d/b/a Blanquita's Restaurant
48 Cross St.
Motion to table was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Silva. All Agreed. So Voted.
Motion to remove from table later in the meeting was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Silva. All Agreed. So Voted.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So voted.
d/b/a Riverview Take Out
635 Roosevelt Ave.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed, So Voted.
Unik, Inc.
d/b/a Tropical Restaurant
855 Broad St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Patino.
All Agreed. So Voted. For the record applicant was present with his Attorney Daniel Silva, Esq.
Unik Inc.
d/b/a Tropical Restaurant
855 Broad St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Council Silva. All Agreed. So Voted.
Vulcao Café Inc.
d/b/a Vulcao Café
200 Cross St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
Vulcao Café Inc.
d/b/a Vulcao Café
200 Cross St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
d/b/a EZ Computer & Electronics
881 Broad St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
d/b/a Multi Service Guate
526 Dexter St.
Motion to table was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Benson and Silva.
All Agreed. So Voted.
d/b/a Tanya Gonzalez Insurance Agency
590 Dexter St.
Motion to table was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Benson and Silva.
All agreed. So Voted.
d/b/a San Andresito
531 Dexter St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
d/b/a Central Falls Cell
501 Roosevelt Ave.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
Change of Owner Retail Sale License
From: Sergio Hernandez & Elmer Fuentes
To: Sergio Hernandez
d/b/a Christina Book Store & Giftshop "Baruch"
883 Dexter St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
Claudia Guzman
d/b/a Kokoriko
75-81 Cleveland St.
Motion to table was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Silva. All Agreed. So Voted. Motion to remove from the table was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Silva. All Agreed. So Voted.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.
Motion to approve Class C variety store license renewals to Dexter Food Market, Carolina Market was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Silva. All Agreed. So Voted.
Motion to approve collectively General service licenses for Multi Service Center, Maria Insurance Central Travel William's Financial, Moran & Assoc., Extreme Computers, Pet -a-gree was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Silva. All Agreed. So Voted.
Motion to table Waterfalls Car Wash Inc. was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Silva. All Agreed. So Voted.
Motion to approve collectively Automotive repairs licenses for King's Mobile, M & J Automotive, B & L Sales was made by Councilman Silva and Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
Motion to approve General Repair License for Menise Tailoring was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.
Motion to approve personal service licenses collectively for Adonais Beauty Island Tanning Tattoos to the Bone Doris Beauty Salon, Tazmania Hair, Dexter Unisex Salon, True Stylez Barbershop, Lucy's Salon, Marcia's Beauty Salon was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Silva. All Agreed. So Voted.
Motion to approve collectively retails sales licenses for Albita Boutique, Alberto 99, Brooks, Burner Parts Inc. Grossman's, Artesanias Latino, Enzo and Dick Cruise Carpets was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Silva. All Agreed. So Voted.
d/b/a Elle's Resale Boutique
753 Broad St.
Public Hearing opened. No comments. Public Hearing closed.
Motion to approve was made Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.
101 Sacred Heart Ave.
Use of pellet gun to eradicate pest problem
Councilman Leger read a letter from Chief Moran.
Motion to refer to legal was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Silva.
All Agreed. So Voted.
Mr. Gagnon commented on the Chief's letter and explained the need for the use of this gun.
Councilman Leger asked legal for an opinion by the Dec. 13th meeting.
1. Resolution extending the Condolences of the Central Falls City Council to the Family of the late Pedro Almodovar. Introduced by Councilman Benson.
2. Resolution extending the Condolences of the Central Falls City Council to the Family of the late Michael Almodovar. Introduced by Councilman Benson.
3. Resolution extending the Condolences of the Central Falls City Council to the Family of the late Former Central Falls City Councilman Victor Mathieu. Introduced by Council President Weber.
4. Resolution Congratulating Senator Daniel J. Issa on the occasion of his re-election to the Rhode Island Senate. Introduced by Council President Weber.
5. Resolution Congratulating Rep. Joseph Faria on the occasion of his re-election to the Rhode Island House. Introduced by Council President Weber.
6. Resolution Congratulating Rep. Joseph Moran, III on the occasion of he re-election to the Rhode Island House. Introduced by Council President Weber.
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Silva.
All Agreed. So Voted.
7. Resolution Authorizing the City of Central Falls to issue General Obligation Bonds. (Introduced by Councilman Leger at the request of the Clerk's Office)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
1. An Ordinance Amending Section 18-71 Entitled "Penalty". (Introduced by Councilman Leger and Councilman Benson at the request of the Police Chief)
So Introduced.
2. An Ordinance amending Section 38-95 "Vehicle stopping in Roadway." (Introduced by Councilman Leger and Councilman Benson at the request of the Police Chief.) So Introduced.
3. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 38 entitled "Traffic" pertaining to fines. (Introduced by Councilman Leger and Councilman Benson at the request of the Police Chief.) So Introduced.
4. An Ordinance Amending Section 32-31-1 (d) pertaining to refuse collection. (Introduced by Councilman Benson) So Introduced.
1. An Ordinance Amending Dog License Fees. (Introduced by Councilman Benson at the request of the City Clerk)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
1. An Ordinance creating an Inspection fee by the Central Falls Fire Department for inspections related to the State Fire Code and any rule or regulation of the State Fire Marshall. (Introduced by Councilman Benson at the request of the Fire Chief.)
Public Hearing opened. No comments. Public Hearing Closed.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
Meeting recessed at 6:13 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 7:05 p.m.
Councilman Leger asked the City Clerk to Notify the Police Department that on December 1, 2004 the Police should pay a visit to those businesses that have not renewed their licenses that they will be seen by the Council on December 13, 2004 meeting.
He also stated that the School Issue will be on the December 13th meeting as well as the Local Hazard Mitigation Committee from Chief Coutu.
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted. Time 7:07 p.m.
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Elizabeth A. Crowley, CMC
City Clerk
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