City of Central Falls
City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
Web Address: www.centralfallsri.us
MONDAY
April 11, 2005
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 6:45 p.m.
Councilman Silva
Councilman Leger
Councilman Patino
Councilman Benson
Quorum present.
Council President Weber presided and lead the assembly in the pledge of Allegiance.
Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
A) Todd Olbrych, Director of Code Enforcement re: Minimum Housing Ordinance Changes
B) John Kuzmiski, Finance Director re: Engagement of Auditing Firm.
C) Jeffrey S. Brenner, Barrington Town Council President re: Support of Pension Benefit Reform
D) Harry Lefrancois, Chairman Central Falls Planning Board re: Abandon a portion of Bristol Street.
E) Arthur L. Hanson, Director of Planning re: Abandon a portion of Bristol Street.
F) Rhode Island Housing re: Summary Chart-2004 Low & Moderate Income Housing.
G) Town of South Kingstown Resolution regarding Employees Retirement System.
H) City of Providence Resolution regarding cost of locating poles & wire for sidewalk & Highway projects.
Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Silva. All Agreed. So Voted.
A) Municipal Court Report (October, November, December 2004, January, February, March 2005)
B) Expenditures report ending March 31, 2005
C) City Clerk
Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Leger. All Agreed. So Voted.
Wayne Brown, City Assessor (see list)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Silva.
All Agreed. So Voted.
A) Sujeri Betances by Attorney Petrarca for injuries slip and fall on Broad St. on or about Dec. 12, 2004.
B) Aida Martinez for damages sustained to property located at 6 Park St. by city's trash truck on March 10, 2005.
C) Kim Korb for injuries sustain while working at Channel One on August 17, 2004.
Motion to refer to Claims Committee was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.
Meeting recessed at 7:06 pm to Claims Committee.
Reconvened at 7:10 pm.
Mayor Moreau spoke on the Higginson Ave. Sports Complex. He stated that he expected the field to be ready by early fall weather permitting. He also commented on the fencing and lighting. The Mayor commented on the basketball court and the baseball field. He stated that he wanted more control in the area by increased police patrols and the installation of cameras.
Mayor Moreau commented on the Community Center and the progress the transition team is making with regards to the expansion and improvements to the center.
Meeting recessed at 7:06 p.m. Reconvened at 7:10 p.m.
d/b/a Piqueteadero La Chiva
355 Broad St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Patino.
All Agreed. So Voted.
d/b/a Honduras-Caribe Market
528 Dexter Street
Motion to approve effective May 1, 2005 was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
855 Broad St.
Jukebox in Lounge/Live Music in Dining
Motion to approve for 3 months was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Silva. All Agreed. So Voted.
RI Emergency Security Agency
Motion to table was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Silva and Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
Recessed at 7:26 p.m. reconvened at 7:50 p.m.
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A) Resolution extending the Condolences of the Central Falls City Council to the Family of the Late Sister Mary Ruth Gillan. RSBVM. (Introduced by Council President Weber)
B) Resolution extending the Condolences of the Central Falls City Council to the Family of the late Roland Messier. (Introduced by Councilman Leger)
Motion to approve collectively items A & B was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Silva. All Agreed. So Voted.
C) Resolution abating the amounts due for certain tax years (uncollectible). (Introduced by Councilman Leger at the request of the Finance Director)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Patino.
All Agreed. SoVoted.
D) Resolution requesting an audit of the general purpose financial statements for the City of Central Falls. (Introduced by Councilman Leger at the request of the Finance Director)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.
E) Resolution in support of Mayor Charles D. Moreau filing a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program and Small Cities Entitlement Program applications for FY 2005 (Introduced by Council President Weber)
Motion to table was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
a) An Ordinance establishing Article III Division 1 of Chapter 18 of the revised Ordinances entitled "Public Nuisances and nuisance inspection fee." Introduced by Councilman Benson
So Introduced.
b) An Ordinances related to Chapter 2 of the revised Ordinances entitled Administration Article II City Council Section 2-32-Real Property Transactions. (Introduced by President Weber)
So Introduced.
c) An Ordinance amending Chapter 4 Section 4 entitled Maximum number of licenses fixed. (Introduced by Councilman Patino)
So Introduced.
a) An Ordinance Establishing Liability for Damage from Defective Roads. (Councilman Silva).
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Leger and Councilman Benson. Public Hearing opened. No Comments. Public Hearing Closed.
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
b) An Ordinance Amending section 32-33 "Placing for Collection " (Councilman Leger)
Public Hearing opened. No comments. Public Hearing Closed.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Silva.
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
c) An Ordinance Amending section 32-4 Junk on premises of used car or auto parts dealer. (Councilman Leger) Public Hearing opened. No comments. Public Hearing Closed.
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
d) An Ordinance amending section 38-45 entitled pedestrian control signs. (Councilman Leger) Public Hearing opened. No comments. Public Hearing Closed.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Benson and Councilman Leger.
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
e) An Ordinance amending section 8-31 definitions. (Councilman Leger)
Public Hearing opened. No comments. Public Hearing closed.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Leger.
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
f) An Ordinance amending section 28-26 Entitled Vehicles (Article II Jenks Park)
Councilman Leger. Public Hearing opened. No Comments. Public Hearing Closed.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Leger.
Councilman Silva
Councilman Leger
Councilman Patino
Councilman Benson
Councilman Weber
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
Councilman Patino stated that there would be an Ordinance Committee meeting prior to the Council Meeting on May 9th.
Wayne D. Brown, City Assessor
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Silva.
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
VFW-1271-Lefebvre Post
416 Hunt St.
Annual Carnival May 4-5-6th - 6pm-10pm
May 7th -10am-12am
May 8th -10am--11pm
Motion to approve amending the hours of closing to 10 p.m. was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Benson.
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
Mato Grande Pub Inc.
d/b/a Mato Grande Pub
534 Hunt St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Benson and Councilman Silva.
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Weber | no |
Motion carried 4 yes 1 no 0 absent.
Mato Grande Pub Inc.
d/b/a Mato Grande Pub
534 Hunt St.
1 Pool Table 1 Amusement
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Silva.
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Weber | no |
Motion carried 4 yes 1 no 0 absent.
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Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Silva. All Agreed.
So Voted. Time 8:27 p.m.
Elizabeth A. Crowley, CMC
City Clerk