City of Central Falls
City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
2nd Floor, City Hall
580 Broad Street
Central Falls, Rhode Island
November 20, 2006
6:45 P.M.
Web Address: www.centralfallsri.us
A meeting of the Central Falls City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m.
Councilman Silva- Present
Councilman Patino- Present
Councilman Gil - Present
Councilman Benson- Present
Councilman Leger- Absent
Quorum present.
Rick Aubin of 127 Chestnut Street gave an update of Scouting.
Council President Pro Tempore led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A) Licenses
Victualling License Renewals 2007
Class A Restaurant License Renewals 2007
Class C Renewals 2007
Automotive Repairs Renewals 2007
Caterer License Renewals 2007
Laundry License Renewals 2007
General Service License Renewals 2007
Retail Sales License Renewals 2007
Personal Service License Renewals 2007
Entertainment License Renewals 2007
Pool Table License Renewals 2007
Amusement License Renewals 2007
B) Correspondences
i) Town of Barrington Resolution opposing expansion of Casino Gambling & Resolution supporting Affordable Housing.
ii) Town of Exeter Resolution opposing expansion of Casino Gambling.
iii) Town of South Kingstown Resolution supporting Higher Education Bonds and Affordable Housing.
iv) City of East Providence resolution seeking repeal of RI Special Education Laws.
v) East Greenwich Chamber of Commerce opposing expansion of Casino gaming.
vi) Central Falls Board of Canvassers re: Approval of Charter Amendments.
vii) Marie Twohey, Deputy Clerk to Councilman Leger.
C) City Officers' Reports
1. Expenditure Report
2. Animal Control Report
D) Resolutions
i) Resolution Extending Condolences of the Central Falls City Council to the Family of the Late Michael Massud.
E) Minutes
August 28, 2006 September 15, 2006; September 29, 2006
Motion to approve was collectively was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
Joseph Nield, Director of Public Works: Bond Committee Update
Mr. Nield, Director of Public Works gave a brief overview of the different projects as they relate to the Board.
Wayne Brown-City Assessor-See List
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
Personnel Board
Elizabeth Laramee
57 Aetna St.
Term to expire Jan. 2009
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted.
none
Jeremy Machado damage to vehicle by CFPD on or about 7/12/06
Corinne Allard slip and fall on or about 10/30/06
Motion to refer to Claims Committee collectively was made by Councilman Silva and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So voted.
None
Extension of Hours
Post 1271 VFW
416 Hunt St.
New Year Eve Party to 2:00 a.m.
Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Silva.
Bob Bouvier the Commander of the Post was present.
Chief Moran was present.
Councilman Silva questioned a need for a detail officer.
Councilman
Board of Pensions & Retirement approval of a Regular Retirement
Police Officer Paul Nadeau- 20 years & 1 day of service effective November 1, 2006.
A) Resolution authorizing certain parking lot improvements at the Library.
B) Resolution of the City Council Adopting the Central Falls Comprehensive Community Plan.