August 15, 2005 - Special City Council Meeting
City of Central Falls
Special City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
Web Address: www.centralfallsri.us
Monday, August 15, 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 6:47 p.m.
1. Roll Call
Councilman Benson
Councilman Patino
Councilman Weber
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Council President Weber presided and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Moment of Silence
In memory of the Late Francis X. Garvey former Mayor of the City of Central Falls.
Council President Weber asked the Assembly for a moment of silence in memory of the late Francis X Garvey, Former Mayor City of Central Falls.
4. Minutes
June 1, 2005; June 20, 2005; June 27, 2005; July 11, 2005.
Motion to approve collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So voted.
5. Correspondences
a) Rep. Amy Rice re: Resolution to oppose the Development of State Open Space Land in the Big River Management Area.
b) Walmartwatch re: Government policies relating to Corporations.
c) United HealthCare: re: Practice related to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island.
d) Environment Council of Rhode Island re: Global Warning.
e) Marchand Family letter of appreciation.
f) United Health Care: re: E. Greenwich -decision to select United Health Care.
g) City of Providence Resolution re: Support of USS Saratoga Museum Project.
h) United States Department of Commerce re: United States Census new American Community Survey.
i) Department of Health and Human Services observance of the Month of September as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month 2005 theme "Join the Voices for Recovery: Healing Lives, Families and Communities."
j) Chief Justice Frank J. Williams
re: Annual Report on the Rhode Island Judiciary.
k) Harry Lefrancois, Chairman Planning Commission re: Proposed Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance.
l) Board of Pensions & Retirement re: Battalion Chief Joseph Laurie, CFFD.
m) Board of Pensions & Retirement re: Lieutenant Lawrence Newburg, CFFD.
n) Board of Pensions & Retirement re: Captain Bruce Ogni, CFPD.
o) Board of Pensions & Retirement re: Sgt. James Cruise, CFPD.
p) Reverend Anthony Iwuc, Pastor Emeritus-St. Joseph Parish.
q) Battalion Chief Joseph Laurie re: Retirement Pension.
r) Central Falls Detention Facility Corp. re: Public Notice of Site Investigation-935 High St.
s) Department of Education re: 2005 Rhode Island Schools Information Works Measuring Rhode Island Schools for Change.
t) Chief Rene Coutu re: Federal Emergency Management Agency Strategy for Reducing Risks from Natural Hazards in Central Falls.
u) Board of Pensions & Retirement recommendations for Retirements of Lt. Newburg CFFD; Captain Bruce Ogni CFPD; Sgt. James Cruise, CFPD; Battalion Chief Joseph Laurie.
w) John T. Gannon, Esq. Statement of Conflict of Interest pursuant to RIGL36-14-6.
Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.
James H. Kaplan, Esq. for Adam's Associates, LLC
Requesting the Approval of the extension of Oakland Street as a Public Way.
Motion to refer to the Legal Department for review was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
a) Police Report May, June, July 2005
b) Fire Department Report ending 2004
c) City Clerk Report July 2005
d) Municipal Court May, June, July 2005
e) Fire Department Report July 2005
f) Expenditures Report July 2005
g) Code Enforcement May, June, July 2005
Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.
Pursuant to RIGL 42-45-5(a) confidential matters regarding:
(a) Battalion Chief Joseph Laurie-Represented by Attorney William Murphy
(b) Captain Bruce Ogni-Medical Disability
(c) Lt. Lawrence Newberg-Medical Disability
Motion to recess to Executive Session was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Benson.
Motion carried 3 yes 0 no 2 absent.
Meeting recessed at 7:45 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 8:20 p.m.
Motion to seal the minutes of the Executive Session was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Benson.
Motion carried 3 yes 0 no 2 absent.
Board of Pensions & Retirement re: Battalion Chief Joseph Laurie, CFFD.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Benson.
Motion carried 3 yes 0 no 2 absent.
Board of Pensions & Retirement re: Lieutenant Lawrence Newburg, CFFD.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Benson.
Motion carried 3 yes 0 no 2 absent.
Board of Pensions & Retirement re: Captain Bruce Ogni, CFPD.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Patino.
Motion carried 3 yes 0 no 2 absent.
Board of Pensions & Retirement re: Sgt. James Cruise, CFPD.
Motion to approve retroactive to July 29th 2005 was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Patino.
Motion carried 3 yes 0 no 2 absent.
Narragansett Electric Pole Location Higginson Avenue.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Patino.
All Agreed. So Voted.
None at this time
Faber H. Salazar
d/b/a A Fast Tax Service Inc.
442 Dexter Street
Julia C. Salazar
d/b/a JG World Travel & Financial Services
440 Dexter Street
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Patino.
Motion carried 3 yes 0 no 2 absent.
Byron Juarez
d/b/a Emely Party Store
744 Dexter Street
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Benson.
Motion carried 3 yes 0 no 2 absent.
Late Renewal (received 7/28/05)
Anthony Calutti
d/b/a A & T Entertainment
Motion to approve with the understanding that Mr. Calutti must move from place to place was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Benson.
Motion carried 2 yes 1 no 2 absent.
Nicolim Luco (applied 6/29/05)
d/b/a Luca's Coffee & Ice Cream
Motion to table was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.
Richard Clark (applied7/5/05)
d/b/a Richard Clark's Ice Cream
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Patino.
Motion carried 3 yes 0 no 2 absent.
Personal Service License
Maria E. Denizard
D/b/a La Femme Salon
437 Dexter St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Patino.
Motion carried 3 yes 0 no 2 absent.
Forand Manor Tenants Association
30 Washington St.
Bingo Mondays & Wednesdays
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Patino.
All Agreed. So Voted.
Hyper Imports
Special Event Car Show
September 11, 2005
Storage America Lot
Council President Weber questioned the applicant.
Councilman Patino asked how many vehicles there would be.
Mr. Angel explained the event.
Council President Weber asked Chief Moran if there were any complaints from the neighbors at the last event held at the Storage America.
Chief Moran stated that no complaints were called into the Department.
Councilman Benson requested a recess. Time 7:24 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 7:30 p.m.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Patino.
Motion carried 3 yes 0 no 2 absent.
Mexicanos Unidos and Fermin Fuentes
Conflict between two organizations relative to a permit granted to Mexicanos Unidos for a Mexican Festival and Parade in celebration of their Independence Day.
Mexicanas Unidos granted parade and festival permit by City Council on June 27, 2005
Fermin Fuentes requesting permit for same day.
This appearance is at the request of Councilman Ricardo Patino
Councilman Patino stated that he would meet with these two groups along with Council President Weber to iron out the differences for this celebration.
Motion to table was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Benson.
All Agreed. So Voted.
Mr. Adam Zuba asked questions regarding Orchard Street. He also asked about the property damage from the excavation that took place at the Higginson Avenue Sports Complex.
Jeannette Cameron of 272 Cowden Street spoke against the transfer of the Liquor License at Rick's Pub. She explained in detail the quality of life in the neighborhood that also has a café as part of the neighborhood. She gave detailed accounts of litter issues and noise issues related to the café and stated that she spoke with the manager of the café several times regarding the issue.
Colonel Moran commented on the Retirements of Captain Ogni and Sgt Cruise. He said that between these two officers there has been 40 years of dedicated service to the City in Law Enforcement.
He said that Sgt. Cruise served 21 years and is the most organized person on the force. He thanked him and wished him good luck.
Colonel Moran spoke of Captain Ogni 19 years of service and stated that he is an inspiration to work with. He commented on his various duties on the force including working with the DEA unit.
Mayor Moreau commented and gave a brief overview of the Higginson Ave Sports Complex, the Landing project and the arrival of Fortune Metals to the City. He also updated the Council on the Street Resurfacing Project as well as sidewalk repairs and the recycling program.
(a) Resolution extending the Condolence of the Central Falls City Council to the Family of the Late Francis X. Garvey, former Mayor of the City of Central Falls. Introduced by Council President Weber.
(b) Resolution extending the Condolence of the Central Falls City Council to the Family of the Late Catherine Foley. Introduced by Council President Weber.
(c) Resolution extending the Condolence of the Central Falls City Council to the Family of the Late Bertrand Coutu. Introduced by Councilman William Benson.
(d) Resolution extending the condolences of the Central Falls City Council to the Family of the late Luz Marina Restrepo. Introduced by Councilman Ricardo Patino.
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
(e) Resolution Urging the President, the Governor and the United States Congress to maintain current levels of Medicaid eligibility, funding and scope of services and preserve this and protect the health, safety and welfare of the Citizens of Rhode Island. Introduced by Councilman Patino.
(f) Resolution to the United States Congress opposing Social Security Privatization. Introduced by Councilman Patino.
Motion to approve items e and f collectively was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
(g) Resolution adopting the City of Central Falls' Hazard Mitigation Plan. Introduced by Councilman Benson.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Patino.
All Agreed. So Voted.
(h) Resolution authorizing the City Council President to sign the Firefighters Contract. (Introduced at the request of the Mayor.)
Motion to table to August 29th was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Benson.
All Agreed. So Voted.
An Ordinance amending the Central Falls Zoning Ordinance Article II-Non Conformance Section 209.2 Merger of Undersized Lots. (Recommended by the Planning Board and introduced at the request of Mayor Moreau)
So Introduced.
An Ordinance Granting Petition of German & Veronica Villa for the Abandonment of a Portion of Bristol Street.
Council President Weber opened the meeting to a Public Hearing.
Mr. Adam Zuba commented in opposition of the proposed abandonment stating that it would prohibit the ability for him to construct a second means of egress from his property and that it would lower his property value.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Patino.
Motion carried 3 yes 0 no 2 absent.
An Ordinance Consolidating and or Eliminating Certain Governmental Funds.
Public Hearing opened. No comments. Public Hearing closed.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Benson.
Motion carried 3 yes 0 no 2 absent.
None
None
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Benson.
All Agreed. Time 8:50 p.m.
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Elizabeth A. Crowley, CMC
City Clerk