City of Central Falls
City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
2nd Floor, City Hall
580 Broad Street
Central Falls, Rhode Island
April 10, 2006
6:45 P.M.
Web Address: www.centralfallsri.us
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Councilman Silva
Councilman Patino
Councilman Gil
Councilman Benson
Council President Leger
Quorum present.
Council President Leger presided and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A) Licenses
Antillas Market Inc.-Class A Restaurant
Antillas Market Inc.-Class C Variety Store
B) Minutes
March 13, 2006
C) Correspondences
a) Chief Justice Frank Williams-State of Judiciary
b) Town of Burrillville Resolution School Housing Project Cost.
c) Town of Burrillville Resolution eliminating MTBE in gasoline.
d) Town of Burrillville Resolution Relocation of Infrastructure.
e) Town of South Kingstown Resolution Pension & Post Health Care Reforms.
f) Town of Richmond Resolution related to Public Utilities.
g) Town of Richmond Resolution eliminating MTBE in gasoline.
h) Town of Glocester Resolution in support of boycott on all Exxon Mobile Corporations’ petroleum based products.
i) Town of Glocester regarding “An act relating to Statutes & Statutory Construction-Publication & Distribution of Acts.”
j) Chief Coutu re: Fire Department Budget
D) City Officers’ Reports
1. City Clerk’s Report
2. Police Department
3. Recreation Department
4. Code Enforcement
5. Fire Department Monthly Report
6. Expenditures Report
7. 2005 Annual Fire Department Report
8. Municipal Court
E) Resolutions
1. Resolution extending Best Wishes of the City Council to Chief Anthony Silva on his retirement. Councilman Silva
2. Resolution extending Congratulsting Bryan Gore, Sean Gaughan & Paul Chalmer on their new positions as Private second Class CFFD. Council President Leger.
3. Resolution extending Condolences to the Family of the Late Ruperto Perez. Councilman Gil & Councilman Patino.
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted
City of Pawtucket Planning Department
Re: Pawtucket/Central Falls Commuter Rail Facility.
Consultants for Pawtucket & Central Falls
David Walcott for VH B gave summary of the project. He stated that this is a one year study. He also said that things like
Traffic studies and Pedestrian studies were included in these studies.
Garrison Confections Inc.
Mayor Moreau introduced Eric Freed
Mr. Freed spoke briefly about their company.
He stated that they are interested in the Landing and commented on bringing a Chocolate Mill back to the Community.
Mayor Moreau stated that the City would have to go out to bid on the Landing.
There are tax incentive programs that are job related.
CFFD Safety Committee Presentation regarding Dispatchers
Deputy Chief Dion explained the issue.
Councilman Benson commented on Dispatching.
The Council commented on incorporating with Police. Two dispatchers during the busiest hours.
Councilman Patino questioned regional services.
Councilman Benson questioned Chief on Fire/Police Dispatch.
Chief Coutu responded.
Chief Coutu explained that there are too many territorial issues.
Council President Leger questioned the financial impact on the issue.
Training was discussed.
Create a centralized dispatching area.
Chief Coutu stated that the Police Dispatch area can accommodate.
Smaller communities share.
Council President Leger would like study on other communities.
Chief Coutu commented.
Colonel Moran stated that a study was needed to give a proper answer to the issue.
Council President Leger stated that there is a budget issue that needs to be discussed.
Chief Coutu and Colonel Moran stated that they should look at grants initially. Chief Coutu referred the Council to the annual report.
Wayne Brown-City Assessor-See Lists
Mr. Brown explained the $73,676.95 stating that the State of RI increased the exemption after the budget was approved and the tax bills were already sent out.
Councilman Patino questioned Mr. Brown.
Mr. Brown stated that State Law requires that the tax roll be certified by June 15th.
Councilman Patino motioned to approve. Seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted
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Ann Racquier-33 Cross St.
Councilman Benson motioned to approve. Councilman Silva seconded. All Agreed. So Voted
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Constable License new
Ryan Muggle-Animal Control Officer
Councilman Benson motioned to approve and seconded by Councilman Silva. All Agreed. So Voted
Mayor thanked Will Muggle for his service to Central Falls.
Ryan Muggle was sworn in by the Mayor.
Asociacion Libre Mexicana de Rhode Island
Parade September 16, 2006 (tabled 3/13/06)
Councilman Patino commented on the applicants and spoke on the issue of the two groups and congratulated them.
Councilman Gil questioned the applicant.
Event to be held at the K of C on Claremont St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Patino and seconded by Councilman Silva. All Agreed. So Voted.
FIRST PASSAGE
A) An Ordinance amending penalties.
B) An Ordinance entitled Litter & Rubbish
C) An Ordinance Amending Hawkers & Peddlers.
Councilman Silva motioned to approve collectively. Seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
Public Hearing/Final Passage
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 32 “Solid Waste Management.”
Public hearing opened.
No comments.
Motion to amend as read was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Benson and Councilman Gil. All Agreed. So Voted
Motion to approve as amended was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted
This is to get the City’s recycling to 20%.
Burden is to property owner.
Renters should take notice to recycle.
Need cooperation of community and the Council.
Resolution Approving the donation of City Owned Land. Requested by Mayor Moreau. (tabled 3/13/06)
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Silva subject to survey. All Agreed. So Voted
Resolution authorizing a lease purchase for the Cogent Systems Fingerprinting Equipment.
Colonel Moran explained. $600 per month.
What is the expected lifespan of this equipment?
Councilman Patino questioned the lease.
Colonel Moran explained that this is the newest technology.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Silva & Councilman Gil. All Agreed. So Voted.
Resolution supporting the Charter School’s petition to the General Assembly for a Charter granting Tax Exempt Status.
Meg O’Leary explained that they have a lease to own agreement at 21 Lincoln Ave.
Gave a brief overview of the accomplishments of the school.
Councilman Patino commented.
He stated that they have offered the upper floors to the school department. Also the summer program for the Community Center.
Mayor Moreau commented 10 million in 1991 to 48 million. He said the State is looking to the City to pay 1.2 million dollars for the School.
Need to get together to assist this group.
Councilman Gil commented.
Council President Leger questioned the City Solicitor and the Tax Assessor.
Councilman Patino motioned to approve. The motion was seconded unanimously. All Agreed. So Voted
Councilman Patino questioned the Mayor on the Public Works Building. Safety issues, hazardous waste issues etc.
Bond Committee explained the progress of the $10 million and committee.
Council President Leger commented on the Higginson Avenue Sports center, give it some time. Co-operation of Community.
Use the walking track. Call station if anyone is on grass.
Addendum
Use of Jenks Park
Broad Street Side
St. George’s Church
May 21, 2006
2:00 pm-5:00
Religious Ceremony Motion to approve was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
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Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted. Time 8:34 p.m.
Elizabeth A. Crowley, CMC
City Clerk