City of Central Falls
Special City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
Web Address: www.centralfallsri.us
Monday, September 12, 2005
6:45P.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 Patino
Councilman Benson
Councilman Weber
Councilman Leger
All present.
Council President Weber presided and led the Assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Town of East Greenwich Resolution imposing a restraint on the exercise of power of eminent domain.
2. Ryan Corrigan memo regarding permit for 404 Roosevelt Ave.
3. Chief Coutu memo regarding Fire Fighter detail for 404 Roosevelt Ave.
4. Elizabeth Crowley memo regarding Bristol Street Abandonment.
5. Joseph Nield Director DPW regarding Bristol Street Abandonment.
6. Wayne D. Brown City Assessor regarding Bristol Street Abandonment.
7. Toni Brandt IIMC Accreditation Specialist regarding Elizabeth Crowley Second Level MMC program.
8. Susan L. Morrow, MMC President IIMCletter of congratulations regarding Elizabeth Crowley.
Motion to approve and place on file was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Silva. All Agreed So Voted.
1. Fire Department Report August,2005.
2. City Clerk Report August,2005.
3. Expenditures Report 8/31/05.
Motion to accept and place on file was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Silva and Councilman Patino. All Agreed So Voted.
Laura Marlane, Director Central Falls Public Library
Councilman Weber stated that Dr. Watkins from the School Department was present and wished to address the Council. All agreed.
Dr. Watkins was present and asked to make a formal request to use the old Channel one building. She gave a verbal presentation on requesting more space.
Councilman Weber stated he did not know the status of building. Councilman Silva stated he spoke to the Mayor and that’s all that was needed was for Dr. Watkin to come in and make a formal request, and that it was all set.
Councilman Weber stated there was no formal request before them in a form of a resolution. He advised her to come to the Clerk’s office start the process for the Resolution. Councilman Leger questioned her on enrollment.
Laura Marlene Director of the Library was present and gave and oral report.
Wayne D. Brown, City Assessor
(see list)
Wayne Brown, Tax Assessor was present and said that it was on the advice of the Law Department re:Carties.
Councilman Leger questioned the Assessor.
Jack Gannon was present from the Law Department, and explained the circumstances on this abatement.
Motion by Councilman Leger to approve the list excluding Carties, seconded by Councilman Patino, all agreed
Gene Noury Personnel Specialist was present and gave an overview on City personnel Department. Discussion also ensued regarding accidents concerning City Personnel.
Antonio Miranda for injuries sustained in accident with Police vehicle on or about 8/7/05.
Motion by Councilman Leger move this item to the Claims committee, seconded by Councilman Patino also to include the recommendation of the Law Department.
, all agreed, So voted.
Sonja E. Ogando
87 Clay St.
Term to expire 2006 (replacing the unexpired term of Lisa Jacob tabled 8/29/05)
She was present. Councilman Weber congratulated her on here appointment.
Motion to approve by Councilman Patino seconded by Councilman Benson and Councilman Leger.
Councilman Silva Yes
Councilman Patino Yes
Councilman Benson Yes
Councilman Weber Yes
Councilman Leger Yes
All agreed. So voted.
Jack Gannon administered the oath.
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798 Broad St.
Grocery Store
900 Broad St.
From 723 Broad Street to 900 Broad Street
d/b/a Celular Express
870 Dexter St.
d/b/a Botelho’s Service Station
1190 Broad St.
d/b/a Capital Detective Agency
495 Broad St.
250 Rand St.
Sundays & Tuesdays
Joe Midiala of 27 Orchard St. spoke of accidents and precautions that could be taken.
Councilman Weber spoke of an incident that took place at 404 Roosevelt Ave. City Council had concerns. Chief Moran was present to inform the City Council. Councilman Silva stated he had a conversation with the owners of the building and they said they did not
1. Resolution Extending the Condolences of the City Council to the Family of the Late Octavio Munoz, Councilman Patino.
An Ordinance Adopting a Public Way.
An Ordinance amending the Central Falls Zoning Ordinance Article II-Article II Non Conformance Section 209.2 Merger of Undersized Lots. (Recommended by the Planning Board and introduced at the request of Mayor Moreau )