City of Central Falls
City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
2nd Floor, City Hall
580 Broad Street
Central Falls, Rhode Island
May 15, 2006
5:15 P.M.
Web Address: www.centralfallsri.us
Meeting started at 5:20pm
Councilman Silva absent
Councilman Patino present
Councilman Gil absent
Councilman Benson present
Council President Leger present
Motion was made by Councilman Benson seconded by Councilman Patino to go into executive session All Agreed. So Voted.
Pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5 (2) James & Susan Tremblay vs. City of Central Falls pending litigation.
Pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5 (1) personnel as it relates to plumbing inspector candidate Larry J. Giorgi.
Executive Session started at 5:25 pm
Executive Session ended 5:45 pm
Motion to seal the minutes of executive session made by Councilman Patino seconded by Councilman Benson All Agreed. So Voted.
Pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5 (2) James & Susan Tremblay vs. City of Central Falls pending litigation.
Pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5 (1) personnel as it relates to plumbing inspector candidate Larry J. Giorgi.
Council Action James & Susan Tremblay vs. City of Central Falls
Motion to authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate the pending litigation, and to change the tax classification of the property of James and Susan Trembley was made by Councilman Benson seconded by Councilman Patino
All Agreed. So Voted
Appointment Plumbing Inspector
Larry J. Giorgi
Sherwood Avenue
N. Providence, R.I.
Motion was made by Councilman Benson to appoint Larry J Giorgi as Plumbing Inspector seconded by Councilman Patino
All Agreed. So Voted
AL BALDERO SPOKE OF ITEMS OF TRASH BEING PUT ON CROSS ST.
A) Licenses
Nau & Mariana Sosa-Town House Restaurant-863 Broad St.
Genaro Rodrigo-Las Americas Market-708 Broad St.
Nelson Araya-N & G Creations-885 Dexter St. (This one was withdrawn prior to the meeting)
Miosotis Vasquez-MikAvel Appliances-798 Broad St.
Suseela Devalla-Sue's Salon-360 Hunt St.
Marta E. Racinos-Mini Market La Bendicion-1234 Broad St.
Motion was made by Councilman Patinoto approve the consent agenda, seconded by Councilman Benson.
All Agreed. So Voted
B) Minutes
April 10, 2006; Special Meeting April 27, 2006
Motion was made by Councilman Benson to accept and place on file. Seconded by Councilman Patino
All Agreed. So Voted
C) Correspondences
1. WAS SMALL LETTERED, NOT #'DPawtucket/Central Falls Commuter Rail Study
2. City of E. Providence-Resolution opposing the transfer of the Dr. George B. Haines Memorial Park from the State of Rhode Island to the Town of Barrington.
3. Corridor Keepers –Reauthoriztion of the Heritage Corridor.
4. Town of Westerly Resolution Elimination of MTBE as a gasoline additive.
5. Town of Charlestown Resolutions-related to low & moderate income housing; elimination of MTBE as a gasoline additive; foundation level school support.
6. Town of Burrillville Resolution-In support of amendments to School housing project costs.
7. The Trust 2005 Annual Report
8. Rhode Island Foundation $300.00 grant for records preservation.
Motion was made by Councilman Benson to accept and place on file. Seconded by Councilman Patino
All Agreed. So Voted.
D) City Officers' Reports
1. Expenditure Report ending 4/30/06
2. City Clerk-April 2006
3. Recreation-April 2006
4. Library-April 2006
5. Police-April 2006
6. Code Enforcement April 2006
Motion was made by Councilman Benson to accept and place on file. Seconded by Councilman Patino
All Agreed. So Voted.
E) Resolutions
a. Resolution extending the Condolences of the City Council to the Family of the late Rita Sawyer-Council President Leger
b. Resolution extending the Condolences of the City Council to the Family of the late Ida L. Menard. Councilman Benson
c. Resolution extending the Condolences of the City Council to the Family of the late Edna Poulin. Council President Leger.
d. Resolution extending the Condolences of the City Council to the Family of the late Kellie Shelton. Councilman Benson.
e. Resolution Congratulating to Bella J. Begin on the occasion of her 90th Birthday May 29, 2006. Councilman Patino.
f. Resolution congratulating Major John Desmarais on his appointment as Chief of the Cumberland Police Department. (Councilman Benson)
Motion was made by Councilman Patino approve the consent agenda, seconded by Councilman Benson.
All Agreed. So Voted
Rhode Island Resource Recovery presenting $95,000Grant for the New Recycling Program.
MIKE MESELO FROM RI RESOUCE RECOVERY PRESENTED A CHECK FOR $95,000.00 TO THE MAYOR.
Bond Committee: Update on $10 million Bond Projects:
Fire Alarm/Sprinklers-Municipal Buildings
Public Works Building - Joseph Nield was present.
Community Center - Angelo Garcia was present.
City Hall Renovations
John Kuzmiski commented on the finance portion of the Bond.
Joseph Nield Highway Director was present and updated the Council on the Renovations.
No comments by the Mayor.
None
Wayne D. Brown, City Assessor was present.
Motion was made by Councilman Patino to approve the abatement list, seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted
Annual Festival
Holy Spirit Catholic Community
1030 Dexter St.
St. Matthew Church Hall & Grounds
May 19th & May 20th
Motion was made by Councilman Benson to approve this petition seconded by Councilman Patino all Agreed so voted.
Annual Rivers Day
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
Central Falls Landing
June 17, 2006 9am-4pm
Pattie McGill was present from the Tourism Council.
Motion to approve made by Councilman Benson seconded by Councilman Patino
All Agreed. So Voted.
Bruce M Corrigan-License Inspector
Larry J. Giorgi-if approved as Plumbing Inspector
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson seconded by Councilman Patino.
All Agreed. So Voted.
William Benson, Jr.
d/b/a Central Security Agency
1100 Lonsdale Ave.
Councilman Benson asked to recuse himself.
Motion was made by Councilman Patino to table, Seconded by Council President Leger.
All Agreed. So Voted.
Tabled no quorum
Authorizing the Mayor to sell 507 Broad Street (the former Municipal Building).
Jack Gannon of the Law Department was present and asked to have this withdrawn until the next meeting.
Withdrawn until next meeting by Art Hansen, Director of Planning on behalf of the Mayor.
Introductions
1. The Annual Operating Budget. (Fy 2006-07)
2. The Annual Capital Budget.
3. The Annual Capital Program.
4. An Ordinance pertaining to salaries for Police Officers and Firefighters.(Fy 2005-06)
5. An Ordinance Amending Wage Schedule Generally. (Fy 2005-06).
6. An Ordinance pertaining to Salaries of Department Heads and Others in Unclassified Service. (Fy 2006-07).
7. An Ordinance Establishing the Maximum Number of Employees in the City Departments
8. An Ordinance transferring certain funds in the Fy 2006-2006 Budget( this item was listed on the agenda in an addendum) So introduced
Public Hearing/Final Passage
1. An Ordinance amending penalties.
Public hearing held.
Motion was made by Councilman Patino to approve seconded by Councilman Benson.
All Agreed. So Voted.
2. An Ordinance entitled Litter & Rubbish
Public hearing held.
Motion was made by Councilman Patino to approve seconded by Councilman Benson.
All Agreed. So Voted
3. An Ordinance Amending Hawkers & Peddlers.
Public hearing held.
Motion was made by Councilman Patino to approve seconded by Councilman Benson.
All Agreed. So Voted.
USE OF JENKS PARK/HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Motion was made by Councilman Patino to approve seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
None
None
Councilman Gil showed up at the meeting at 7:40pm.
Sincerely,
Marie Twohey
Deputy City Clerk