August 29, 2005 - City Council Meeting
City of Central Falls
City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
Web Address: www.centralfallsri.us
Monday, August 29, 2005
6:45 p.m.
A meeting of the City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers at 7:03 p.m.
1. Roll Call
Councilman Silva
Councilman Leger
Councilman Benson
Councilman Weber
A quorum was present.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Council President Weber presided and led the Assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Resolution authorizing the President of the City Council to execute a contract between the City of Central Falls & Local 1485, International Association of Firefighters.
(tabled 8/15/05)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Silva.
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 1 absent.
4. Abatements & Additions
Wayne D. Brown, Assessor (see List)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Silva.
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 1 absent
5. City Officers Reports
a) Recreation Department
b) Library
Motion to accept and place on file was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted. Laura Marlane, Librarian was invited to the September meeting to give a brief overview of the Library.
6. Claims
Susana Rodrigues-66 Kendall Street damage to vehicle struck by highway department vehicle.
Motion to refer to claims committee was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Silva. All Agreed. So Voted.
7. Correspondences
a) City of Providence Resolution regarding the power of eminent domain.
b) John T. Gannon, Assistant City Solicitor re: Request for Tax Deferment.
c) John T. Gannon, Assistant City Solicitor re: Claim of Kim Korb.
d) John T. Gannon, Assistant City Solicitor re: Adoption of City Street.
e) Providence City Council regarding 20% renewable energy procurement ordinance.
Motion to place on file collectively was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Silva. All Agreed. So Voted.
8. Mayor's Comments
none
9. Mayor's Appointments/re-appointments
Juvenile Hearing Board
Sonja E. Ogando
87 Clay St.
Term to expire 4/1/06 (replacing the unexpired term of Lisa Jacob.
Motion to table was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
Pauline LeClerc-re-appointment
184 Hunt St.
Term to expire 4/1/2010
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Leger. All Agreed. So Voted.
Detention Center Board (re-appointments)
Maurice Brousseau
70 Pacific St.
Term to expire 8/1/07
Casey Andrade
33 Lewis St.
Term to expire 8/1/07
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Leger.
All Agreed. So Voted.
10. Permits
Festival
St. Joseph Parish Annual Festival
391 High St.
September 9th 10th & 11th
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Leger.
All Agreed. So Voted.
Forty-Week Club & Dinner Dance
Holy Spirit Catholic Community
1030 Dexter Street
40 week club-September 1, 2005-June 3, 2006
Dinner Dance Knights of Columbus 6/3/06
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Leger.
All Agreed. So Voted.
Special Event
City of Central Falls/The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce/Blackstone Valley Tourism Council Festival & Parade
Blackstone Valley "Footsteps in History" Preserve America Weekend
October 10th 2005 -Jenks Park Noon to 7:00 p.m.
Parade-11 am -Madeira Avenue to Jenks Park Broad Street
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Benson.
All Agreed. So Voted.
11. Public Comments
Robert Bradley, President of IAFF 1485 extended sincere thanks regarding negotiations between the City and the firefighters.
George Ganon of 396 Roosevelt Ave. spoke on an incident of loud music and party by a large group of people in the building at 404 Roosevelt Avenue. He stated that he called the Police and asked about the Ordinance pertaining to loud music and partying. He was told that they had a legal permit to have the event and that permit was until midnight. He related that Police Officers and Firefighters were on duty. He also commented on the amount of litter.
Council President Weber questioned when the license was approved.
He asked that the Chief look into the issue. He also asked the clerk to research when the permit was granted. Council President Weber asked Councilman Leger and Councilman Silva to find out what was going on.
Councilman Leger commented on private residences and detail officers for a house party.
Council President Weber questioned the procedure in hiring a Police detail.
Chief Moran explained.
Councilman Benson commented on Police and Fire details.
Councilman Leger commented further on procedures.
Mr. Zuba of Orchard Street requested that the Council place stipulations on the abandonment. He requested that an easement be a condition of the abandonment.
Council President Weber requested that Mr. Hanson be requested to appear at the September 12th meeting.
12. Resolutions
(a) Congratulating Kenneth Gamache, CFFD on his promotion to the rank of Lieutenant.
Introduced by Council President Weber.
(b) Congratulating Michael D. Geoffroy, CFFD on his promotion to the rank of Captain.
Introduced by Council President Weber.
(c) Congratulating Dennis P. O'Reilly, CFFD on his promotion to the rank of Battalion Chief.
Introduced by Council President Weber.
Motion to approve collectively items A B C was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
(d) Extending the Condolences of the City Council to the Family of the Late William F. McGinty III, Retired Central Falls School Teacher. Introduced by Councilman Benson.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
(e) Congratulating Pablo Rodrigues, MD Grand Marshall of the 8th annual Fiesta de Pueblo.
Introduced by Councilman Patino.
(f) Congratulating Roberto Cepeda, Padrino of the Fiesta de Pueblo. Introduced by Councilman Patino.
(g) Congratulating Gloria Lopez, Madrina of the Fiesta de Pueblo. Introduced by Councilman Patino.
(h) Congratulating Nilsa Torres, Rudy Acosta, Olga Silva, Martin Rivera & Alido Baldera on the Fiesta de Pueblo. Introduced by Councilman Patino.
Motion to approve collectively items e-h was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Silva. All Agreed. So Voted.
(i) Congratulations and Best Wishes to Mr. & Mrs. Leo Levault on the occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary. Introduced by Councilman Silva.
(j) Congratulations and Best Wishes to Sr. Beatrice Rogers on the occasion of her 50th Anniversary as a Religious Sister and for her many years of dedicated service to the
Seniors and shut-ins of the Community. Introduced by Council President Weber.
Motion to approve collectively items i-j was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Silva. All Agreed. So Voted.
13. Ordinances
Introduction
An Ordinance Adopting Orchard Street as a Public Way.
So introduced.
First Passage/Public Hearing
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)
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 Benson | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 1 absent.
Public Hearing/Final Passage
An Ordinance Granting Petition of German & Veronica Villa for the Abandonment of a Portion of Bristol Street.
Public Hearing opened. No comments. Public Hearing Closed.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Silva and Councilman Benson.
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 1 absent.
14. Unfinished Business
none
15. New Business
none
16. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Leger. All Agreed. So Voted.
Elizabeth A. Crowley, CMC
City Clerk