City of Central Falls
City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
Web Address: www.centralfallsri.us
MONDAY, February 28, 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 6:55 p.m.
Councilman Silva
Councilman Leger
Councilman Patino
Councilman Benson
Councilman Weber
Quorum present.
Council President Weber presided and asked St. Matthew's Troop # 2 to lead the assembly in the pledge of Allegiance.
Central Falls Detention Facility
Mayor Moreau introduced Mr. Ventutulo of the Detention Facility.
Mr. Ventutulo read a letter from Mr. Romanowicz, Chairman of the Detention Facility Board. He updated the Council on the fees the City has received since its inception. He stated that the Facility has donated a 2000-12 seat van to the City and $4,000 to the Community Center. Mr. Ventutulo commented on new lighting on Blackstone Street and the rest station as part of the bike path which will have security 24/7. He stated that the expansion will include a new training facility for security personnel which will also be available for Police personnel.
Council President Weber thanked Mr. Ventutulo for updating the Council on the facility expansion.
a) Central Falls Detention Facility Board 2005 Meeting Schedule
b) Town of Burrillville Council Resolution - Relocation of Infrastructure
c) DEM re: Announcement of Availability of draft 2004 303(d) list of impaired waters.
d) Paul W. Fogaty - re: Senate Bill 2005S-0064 An Act Relating to Education.
e) Town of New Shoreham (Block Island) re: Preserve America 2006 Budget.
f) Pawtucket Foundation to Mr. John O'Brien, Chief Statewide Planning Program-re: Pawtucket/Central Falls Station.
g) Pawtucket Foundation to Mr. Michael Cassidy, Director Pawtucket Planning & Redevelopment; re: Pawtucket/Central Falls Station.
h) City of Warwick Resolution relative to Universal or regional health care.
i) Town of Smithfield Resolution relative to health insurance options.
j) Peder Schaefer Office of Municipal Affairs re: Department of Municipal Affairs.
k) City of Newport re: St. Patrick's Day Parade
l) Card of thanks Tager Family.
m) Robert G. Salisbury letter to Mayor Moreau; re: Retirement Status
n) Robert G. Salisbury letter Mayor Moreau; Request for hearing before Pension Board.
o) Gene R. Noury, Personnel Director; re: Retirement Board decision.
p) Richard Aubin, Chairman Board of Pensions and Retirement; re: Robert Salisbury change of retirement status.
q) Joseph A. Abbate, Esq. re: Casa de Oracion Getsemani.
Town of Hopkinton Resolution supporting Senate Bill 2005S-0064****addendum
Albert Romanowicz correspondence regarding Detention facility expansion
Motion to place on file collectively was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Benson and Silva. All Agreed. So Voted.
Alice Bociek
30 Washington St.
Term to expire Jan. 2008
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Patino & Leger and seconded by Councilman Silva and Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
Carolyn Evans
389 Hunt St.
Term to expire March 2011
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Benson.
All Agreed. So Voted.
Eugene Racquier
33 Cross St.
Term to expire Aug. 2007
Albert Romanowicz
303 Central St.
Term to expire Aug. 2007
Jeremiah O'Connor
124 Butler Ave.
Term to Expire Aug. 2007
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Benson.
All Agreed. So Voted.
Albert Sackal
135 Tremont St.
Term to expire Jan. 2008
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Benson.
All Agreed. So Voted.
Robert Ferri
192 Cottage St.
Term to expire Jan. 2008
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Silva.
All Agreed. So Voted.
Homer Lafond
185 Hunt St.
Term to expire Jan. 2010
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed
So Voted.
Jackie Parra
70 Richmond St.
Term to expire Jan. 2008
(replacing John Burns)
Motion to table was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Leger.
All Agreed. So Voted.
Meeting recessed at 7:40 p.m. Reconvened at 7:56 p.m.
Wayne D. Brown, City Assessor-see list
Motion to approve 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.
Casa de Oracion Getsemani, Inc. by Attorney Joseph A. Abbate, Esq. -Petition to recognize tax exempt status.
Attorney Abbate was present along with Rev. Nogueras.
Assistant Solicitor Gannon explained the request.
Councilman Leger commented.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Patino.
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
Narragansett Electric new pole & anchor locations Brook & Oakland.
Motion to table was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Silva.
All Agreed. So Voted.
a) Animal Control Report January 2005
b) Police Report December 2004, January 2005
c) Code Enforcement December 2004, January 2005
d) Public Works Recycling Report
e) Fire Department Report December 2004
f) Recreation Department Report January 2005
g) City Clerk Report January 2005
h) Expenditures Report January 2005
Fire Department Report January 2005****addendum
Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.
8 Vista Drive
Cumberland, R.I.
27 Elma St.
Providence, R.I.
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Leger. All Agreed. So Voted.
773 Lonsdale Ave.
Central Falls, R.I.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Patino.
Councilman Silva
Councilman Leger
Councilman Patino
Councilman Benson
Councilman Weber
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
d/b/a "Cristo Sana"
889 Dexter St.
Motion to table was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Benson.
All Agreed. So Voted.
d/b/a Hyper Imports
from 817 Dexter St.
to 854 Dexter St.
Motion to table was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Benson and Councilman Silva. All Agreed. So Voted.
Council President Weber asked the Clerk to send the License Inspector with a Police Officer to the establishment to appear at the March 14th meeting.
d/b/a H & C Computax Services LLC
682 Dexter St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Leger.
Councilman Silva
Councilman Leger
Councilman Patino
Councilman Benson
Councilman Weber
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent
d/b/a Weeks Wireless
747-749 Broad St.
Emila Vaziri, Esq. was present to represent her client Mr. Leo Weeks, Jr.
Motion to deny was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Weber, who turned the chair to Councilman Leger for the purpose of seconding this motion).
Discussion with Mr. Week's and his Attorney centered on the liability for taxes owed by the previous owners who were his mother and father.
Assistant Solicitor Gannon recommended that approval be denied pending payment of the taxes.
Council members discussed the issues in length.
| Councilman Silva | no |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 4 yes 1 no 0 absent.
d/b/a Best Shipping & Postal LLC
817 Dexter St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Silva and Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
d/b/a Jules Co.
1075 High St.
Motion to table was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed.
So Voted.
d/b/a Melane Insurance
412 Broad St.
Motion to table was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed.
So Voted.
d/b/a Hacker's Pub
435 Pine St
To:
Hacker's Pub Inc.
d/b/a Hackers Pub
435 Pine St
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Benson.
All Agreed. So Voted.
B. Lion Inc
d/b/a City Limits
1270 Broad St.
To:
Princess Sports, Inc.
d/b/a City Limits
1270 Broad St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
d/b/a City Limits
1270 Broad St. 7 days noon to 1:00am
Motion to approve with no live entertainment was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.
d/b/a Hackers Pub
435 Pine St
d/b/a City Limits
1270 Broad St. 7 days noon to 1:00am
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Silva and Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
d/b/a Hackers Pub
435 Pine St
d/b/a City Limits
1270 Broad St. 7 days noon to 1:00am
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
a) Susan Courcy of 27 Holly Drive, Seekonk, MA 02771 for alleged damages to her vehicle as a result of hitting a pothole on the corner of Broad St and Fales in the amount of $242.42.
b) Kathryn Simoneau for alleged damages sustained to herself which occurred on Jan. 24, 2005 as a result of a motor vehicle accident which occurred due to her walking in the road due to the snow on the sidewalk.
Motion to refer to Claims Committee was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
Meeting recessed at 8:55 p.m.
Reconvened at 9:00 p.m.
Rick Aubin of Chestnut Street gave a brief overview of the Boys Scout Troop and the activities of the troop over the past few months. He also congratulated Eagle Scout Benoit on attaining this rank.
a) Ratifying a Memorandum of Agreement by and between the City of Central Falls and the Central Falls Police Lodge#2, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #2, Fraternal Order of Police (the "FOP")
b) Ratifying an Agreement between the City of Central Falls and Joseph P. Moran III, Chief of Police.
Motion to approve collectively 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.
c) Resolution to the General Assembly supporting the passage of Senate Bill 2005S-0064 an act relating to Education. (Council President Weber)
Motion to table was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Patino.
All Agreed. So Voted.
d) Resolution Authorizing John Hancock Financial Services to use Pension Trust Fund Assets.
(Councilman Leger at the request of the Finance Director)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Benson and Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.
e) Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds of the City of Central Falls. (Councilman Leger at the request of the Finance Director)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Patino.
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
f) Resolution extending the Condolences of the Central Falls City Council to the Family of the late Henry M Messier. (Councilman Leger)
i) Resolution extending the Condolences of the Central Falls City Council to the Family of the late Commissioner Lydia Rivera. (Councilman Patino)
j) Resolution congratulating the newly elected Officers of the Madeira Club. (Councilman Leger)
Resolution extending the Condolences of the Central Falls City Council to the Family of the late Fred Sharkey. (Council President Weber)
Motion to approve collectively including addendum was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.
a) An Ordinance Establishing Liability for Damage from Defective Roads. (Councilman Silva) So Introduced.
b) An Ordinance Amending section 32-33 "Placing for Collection " (Councilman Leger)
c) An Ordinance Amending section 32-4 Junk on premises of used car or auto parts dealer. (Councilman Leger) So Introduced.
d) An Ordinance amending section 34-45 entitled pedestrian control signs. (Councilman Leger) So Introduced.
e) An Ordinance amending section 8-31definitions. (Councilman Leger) So Introduced.
f) An Ordinance amending section 28-26 Entitled Vehicles (Article II Jenks Park)
Councilman Leger. So Introduced.
a) An Ordinance Amending Section 38-95 Vehicles stopping in roadway. (Councilman Leger and Councilman Benson)
Motion to approve 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.
b) An Ordinance Amending Section 26-7 entitled Discharging Weapons. (Councilman Benson)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson 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.
c) An Ordinance Amending Section 36-56 entitled Exemption for Blind. (Councilman Benson)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Patino.
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
1. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 38 entitled "Traffic" pertaining to fines. Introduced by Councilman Leger and Councilman Benson.
Public Hearing opened. No comments. Public Hearing Closed.
Motion to approve 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.
2. An Ordinance Amending Section 32-31-1 entitled eligibility of household refuse collection by the Department of Public Works. Introduced by Councilman Benson
Motion to amend to read "lots" with more that 5 or fewer units 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.
Public Hearing opened. No Comments. Public Hearing Closed.
Motion to approve as amended 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.
Pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5 (a)(1) Robert G. Salisbury-Change in Retirement Status.
Motion to recess to Executive Session 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.
Meeting recessed at 9:20 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 9:40 p.m.
Motion to seal the minutes of the Executive Session was made by Councilman Leger and seconded by Councilman Silva and 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.
Robert G. Salisbury-Retirement Status
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Leger and Councilman Benson.
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Leger | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Weber | yes |
Council President Weber stated that this was an issue that should have been addressed back in 1997 by the previous Administration.
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
Pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5 -Negotiations with Pawtucket Water Supply Board
Motion to recess 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.
Time 9:45 p.m.
Reconvened at 10:00 p.m.
Motion to seal the minutes of the Executive Session 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.
none
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Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Silva.
All Agreed. So Voted. Time: 10:05 p.m.
Elizabeth A. Crowley, CMC
City Clerk