September 13, 2004 - City Council Meeting

City of Central Falls

City Council Meeting

City Hall Council Chambers

1.  Roll Call

Councilman Silva

Councilman Leger

Councilman Patino

Councilman Benson

Councilman Weber

Quorum present.

2.  Pledge of Allegiance

Council President Robert F. Weber presided and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.

3.  Executive Session

Pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5(2) Litigation-Women's Development Corp. vs. City of Central Falls.

4.  Correspondences

1.  CFPD-Routine Check of License Establishments

5.  City Officers Reports

1.  Police Report July & August

6.  Mayor's Comments

7.  Licenses

1.  Personal Services Transfer of Location

Maria Alexandra Izuneta

d/b/a Izulec Beauty Salon

498 Dexter St.

2.  Class C Variety Store (new)

Juan C. Ramos

d/b/a Antillas Market II

156 Washington St.

8.  Abatements

See List

9.  Hearings

Omodo Lapay

d/b/a Executive Salon

718 Dexter St.

Cesar Leon acted as a translator for Mr. Lopay.

Licensee was asked if he understood the reason he was summoned.

Officer Dorian Rave testified that the Department sent officers out on a routine license check.

Motion to suspend the license for 2 days and fine the licensee $300.00 was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Silva.

The Licensee was fined $300 and had his license suspended 2 days October 1 & 2^nd for allowing business to be conducted without a licensed beautician or barber on the premises.

Motion carried 4 yes 1 no 0 absent.

Jose Hernandez & Maria Gonzales

d/b/a Tazmania Hair Salon

437 B Dexter St.

Mr. Hernandez and Maria Gonzalez were present.

Sgt. Ogni gave a report on the incident which led to this summons.

Motion to fine $300 and suspend operation for 2 days Oct 1 & 2^nd was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Benson.

Motion carried 4 yes 1 no 0 absent.

10.  Public Comments

Mr. Wallace Peckham stated that the Council encourages business to call Police. If the City were to put policemen back on the street walking the beat it may be the answer to many of the City's problems. He stated that the music is too loud. He commented that the City needs a Chief that lives in the City and it needs to be put in a contract.

Rick Aubin of 127 Chestnut Street commented on the Car Show and gave a brief update on the Boy Scouts.

Hector Solis of 251 Rand Street stated that he has lived in Central Falls for the past 21 years and he agrees that the Chief should live in the City. He commented on the large Hispanic community and how this related to the appointment of Chief. He spoke on Trash collections, Commercial locations and he also spoke on the position of Personnel Consultant.

11.  Resolutions

Resolution Congratulating Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Ogni Sr. on the occasion of their 50^th Anniversary.

Resolution Extending Best Wishes to Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Slowik owners of Frank's Variety.

Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Leger.

All Agreed. So Voted.

12.  Ordinances

First Passage

An Ordinance Amending Article II entitled "Collection of Rubbish", as Amended.

Public Hearing/Final Passage

1.  An Ordinance establishing regulations for the employment of the Chief of Police.

ADDENDUM

1.  Ordinance (Introduction)

Amending “An Ordinance pertaining to salaries of Department Heads & others in unclassified service, as amended.   So Introduced.

Councilman Patino commented on the Introduction of Ordinance.

Councilman Leger commented.

Discussion ensued.

Council Members agreed that any Ordinance whether they are composed by a particular Council member or they are via the Mayor's Office should contain the sponsoring Councilman.

Without objection the Council passed the following Resolutions of Condolences.

Sister Annette Desmarais and Mr. Omer Levesque. Introduced by Councilman Benson.

Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Silva.

All Agreed. So Voted.

3.  Parade - Central Falls Seventh day Adventist Church - Tabled 8/31/2004

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

13.  Unfinished Business

Council Members discussed the license process for City businesses.

14.  New Business

None

2.  Executive Session

Pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5 (2) Pending Litigation “Non-utilization Tax”.

Motion to recess to Executive Session was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Silva.

Motion to seal the minutes of the Executive Session was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Benson.

Motion carried.

15.  Adjourn

Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Leger.

All Agreed. So Voted.  Time: 9:15 p.m.

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Elizabeth A. Crowley, CMC

City Clerk