City of Central Falls
City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
Web Address: www.centralfallsri.us
Monday, December 12, 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
Councilman Weber
Quorum present.
Seeking Council Approval for temporary Classroom Facilities.
School Officials presented plans for temporary classroom space.
Detailed discussion followed. (available on video & audio tapes)
A) Town of South Kingstown re: Resolution in support of US Senate Bill 1479 known as the Lyme and Tick Borne Disease Prevention, Education, & Research Act of 2005.
B) Council President Weber to Chief Moran re: 404 Roosevelt Ave.
C) Anthony Tager Director of Parks & Recreation re: DEM Grant.
D) Town of North Kingstown re: Resolution regarding Lymne Disease.
E) Town of Exeter re: Resolution Regarding State Aid & School District Funding.
Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Silva and Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
Wayne D. Brown, Assessor (see list)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
A) Code Enforcement November
B) Clerk's Office November 2005
C) General Fund Expenditures Report Unaudited 11/30/05
D) Police Report November 2005
E) Recreation Department November 2005
F) Municipal Court November 2005
Motion to accept and place on file was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Silva. All Agreed. So Voted.
A) Solyris Vega for injuries in slip & fall on Washington St. 11/3/05.
Motion to refer to Claims Committee was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.
None
Meeting recessed at 7:30 p.m.
Reconvened at 7:55 p.m.
Councilman Leger presented Council President Weber with a plaque in grateful thanks for his years of dedicated service to the City of Central Falls and wished him well in all his future endeavors.
Parks & Recreation Board
Daniel Tougas
26 Elm Street
Term: 02/02/2005 to 01/01/2007
Replacing the unexpired term of Jay Bombardier
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Patino and Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
d/b/a MJ Wireless
747 Broad St.
Councilman Leger asked the applicant how long he operated without a license.
Applicant responded that he had been in business since April.
Councilman Leger asked how many times he was shut down for operating without a license. Applicant responded twice. Councilman Leger stated that the business has an obligation to pay taxes. He asked who would pay the taxes for this business? He also stated that this business should pay any taxes on his business from April to November and would only approve this subject to payment of these taxes.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Benson.
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Patino | no |
| Councilman Leger | no |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 3 yes 2 no 0 absent.
d/b/a L B Production
706 Dexter St.
Motion to approve with No outside music, no sandwich signs, no rock groups without permission was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Silva. All Agreed. So voted.
d/b/a Emanuel’s Thrift Store Inc.
1234 Broad St.
Public Hearing opened. No comments. Public Hearing Closed.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
d/b/a M & G Auto Sales
1063 Lonsdale Ave.
Public Hearing opened. No comments. Public Hearing Closed.
Motion to Table was made by Councilman Benson and Seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.
d/b/a Columbia Mufflers
Carlos Castillo, President
597-601 Lonsdale Ave.
Public Hearing opened. No Comments. Public Hearing Closed.
Motion to approve subject to no outside storage of tires was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Leger. All Agreed. So Voted.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
B) Congratulating Lyndita Liburd, Thomas Jones, & Jason Renchan on their new positions as Patrol Officers Grade 2. (Introduced by Council President Weber)
C) Extending the Condolences of the City Council to the Family of the Late Maurice J. Valois. (Introduced by Councilman Benson)
D) Extending the Condolences of the City Council to the Family of the Late Officer Brian D. Jackson Dallas PD who lost his life in the Line of Duty. (Introduced by Councilman Benson)
E) Extending the Condolences of the City Council to the Family of the Late Maxime J.W. Girouard. (Introduced by Council President Weber)
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Silva. All Agreed. So Voted.
F) Resolution Authorizing the Sale of City Owned Real Property
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
G) Resolution authorizing the Administration to offer a Firefighter Retirement incentive for members with over twenty-five (25) years of Credited service.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
An Ordinance Amending Minimum Standards for Housing.
Public Hearing opened. No Comments. Public Hearing Closed.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Benson and Councilman Silva. All Agreed. So Voted.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Leger. All Agreed. So Voted.
Council President Weber commented on the issues at 404 Roosevelt Avenue.
Councilman Leger commented on Parking issues and businesses.
Councilman Leger also commented on shoveling sidewalks in winter in front of area businesses.
Councilman Patino commented on a Certificate of Award given to the City relative to the Barton Street revitalization plan.
Council Members congratulated the Boy’s Soccer Leagues, The Central Falls Boys Football and Basketball teams and the Panthers Pee Wee Cheerleaders for their victories and championships.
Schedule of Regular City Council Meetings 2006
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So Vote.
Elizabeth A. Crowley, CMC
City Clerk