City of Central Falls
Special City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
580 Broad Street
MONDAY December 18, 2006
4:30 p.m.
A Special Meeting of the Central Falls City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers at 4:47 p.m.
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Councilman Silva
Councilman Gil
Councilman Benson
Councilman Patino
Quorum Present.
Council President Pro Tempore Ricardo Patino presided and led the Assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PADS-Open Letter to CVS re: Pawtucket-Central Falls Railroad Station.
B. City Officers Reports
Code Enforcement Report November 2006
C. Licenses
Entertainment License renewal-El Rincon de Antono-73 Hedley Ave. C.F.
Retail Sales License renewal-H & C Computax Services LLC
Motion to approve the consent agenda collectively was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
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Pawtucket Preservation Foundation
Pawtucket Planning Department
Representatives Mayor Doyle’s’ Office & Pawtucket City Council
Tom Moses Attorney Ike Steelbinder
Richard Davis of the Pawtucket Foundation spoke in length about the position of the Pawtucket Preservation Foundation with regard to the Depot.
Barney Heath, Assistant Planning Director of the City of Pawtucket spoke about the Depot and the commuter rail stop. He stated that the rail stop would stimulate Economic Development in the Pawtucket Central Falls area. He stated however, that the stop could not be directly at the train station site since the rail in that location is on a curve. He stated that the platform would mostly be located in the Central Falls for the Commuter Rail stop. He also stated that there are several options open for the project. He stated that there is an agreement in place with CVS resulting in a January 15th moratorium.
Mr. Tom Moses attorney for Ike Steelbinder (CVS) spoke in detail about their position relative to the site and the wishes of CVS.
Arthur Hanson, Central Falls Planning Director commented on the depot and spoke in favor of placing a CVS on the Central Falls portion of the site. He stated that is has been more than tens years in the planning stages for the depot with nothing changing.
Resolution of the Central Falls City Council seeking termination of pending relationship with the City of Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency. (Tabled 12/11/06) per request of Councilman Benson and Councilman Silva.
Council President Pro Tempore Patino stated that waiting 15 more days before passage of this Resolution is not going to change anything. He asked where we’re going to be in ten years. He spoke of the potential for the site and what is means for the future economic growth of the City. He stated that the site is the gateway to the community and like it or not Pawtucket and Central Falls are like twins.
Councilman Benson spoke on the project and stated that this project can go on and on just like the Hotel project on Division Street in Pawtucket.
Council President Pro Tempore Patino opened the meeting to the Public for comments.
Attorney Cardona commented on the site.
Hector Solis commented and stated that the City doesn’t need more drug stores and that the City would do better if it rebuilds the depot.
Councilman Benson commented.
Councilman Gil asked how much more time would it will we spend to make this a reality.
Bob Billington, Executive Director of the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council thanked the Council for the opportunity to comment. He spoke of the History of the City and how the City was built by three modes
of transportation the river, the rail and the road. He stated that transportation and the means of access to the transportation should not be taken lightly.
He stated that this supports business in many ways and communities like Central Falls and Pawtucket are fortunate to be located in such a way that it has access to the river the rail and the road. He asked that the Council to seek out every opportunity as it relates to the economic vitality of the City.
Tom Moses commented on the developer and stated that CVS supports a commuter stop but that to make it a reality will take at least ten more years of study.
Council President Pro tempore Patino thanked everyone for their input.
Motion to approve the resolution was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Benson.
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Gil | yes |
| Councilman Patino | no |
| Motion carried 3 yes 1 no. | |
Introduction
An Ordinance establishing and Employment Application Fee.
So Introduced.
Public Hearing/Final Passage
An Ordinance Adopting the Comprehensive Plan
Public Hearing opened. No comments. Public Hearing closed.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Benson and Councilman Gil.
| Councilman Silva | yes |
| Councilman Benson | yes |
| Councilman Gil | yes |
| Councilman Patino | yes |
| Motion carried 4 yes 0 no | |
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Councilman Patino updated the Council on the election schedule. He stated that the primary if one is needed would be January 19th and the election would be February 13th 2007.
He stated that there will be a special meeting on December 19th at 2:30 p.m.
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Benson and unanimously seconded. Time 6:30 p.m.
Elizabeth A. Crowley, MMC
City Clerk