December 10, 2007 - City Council Meeting

 

City of Central Falls

City Council Meeting

City Hall Council Chambers

2nd Floor, City Hall

580 Broad Street

Central Falls, Rhode Island

 

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December 10, 2007

Monday, At 6:45

 

A meeting of the Central Falls City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers at 6:45pm.

 

1.    Roll Call      

Councilor Delahoz- absent

Councilor Patino- present

Councilor Aubin-present

Councilor-Benson-present

Quorum present.

 

2.    Pledge of Allegiance

Council President Benson presided and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.  A moment of Silence took place for the troops serving in Iraq.

 

3.    Minutes

November 13th; November 19th;  December 3rd 2007.

Motion to accept and place on file collectively was made by Councilor Patino seconded by Councilor Aubin, all agreed.  So voted. 3-0

 

4.    CONSENT AGENDA

 

A)    Correspondences

 

1)      Town of Warren re: Resolution in support of long term health care for veterans.

2)      G. Chartier, Registrar re: November 6, 2007 Election results

3)      Attorney Corley Taveras re: Resignation Councilor Luis A. Gil.

4)      Assistant Solicitor J. Gannon re: Orisonte Lounge Inc.

 

B)    City Officers' Reports

 

1)      City Clerk Report November 2007

2)      Fire Department

3)      Expenditures Report  November 2007

 

C)    Resolutions of Condolences

 

1)      Extending the Condolences of the City Council to the Family of the Late Stacia Kozen. Council President Benson

 

Motion to accept and place on file collectively was made by Councilor Patino seconded by Councilor Aubin, all agreed.  So voted. 3-0

 

5.    Presentation

 

Frank Geary

Blackstone River Water Council

 

Mr. Geary was present was handed out a pamphlet on fish ladders on the Blackstone river.  He was requesting $5000.00 to help with the cause.

 

6.    License

 

General Repair

 

Enrique Rodriguez

d/b/a Joyeria Italia, Inc. #2

858 Broad St.

Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Patino  All agreed.  So voted. 3-0

 

Renewals

 

B Victualling

American Legion Post #79-44 Central St.

Eugene T. Lefebvre Post -416 Hunt St

Taqueria Lupita-381 Cowden St.

Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Patino  All agreed.  So voted. 3-0

 

Entertainment renewal

American Legion Post #79-44 Central St.

Eugene T. Lefebvre Post -416 Hunt St

Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Patino  All agreed.  So voted. 3-0

 

Amusement License Renewal

American Legion Post #79-44 Central St.

Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Patino  All agreed.  So voted. 3-0

 

Pool Table renewal

Eugene T. Lefebvre Post -416 Hunt St

Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Patino  All agreed.  So voted. 3-0

 

Personal Service License (New Owner)

Hye C Park d/b/a Sundance Spa- 49 Sheridan St.

No one  was present to represent this establishment, that was added on an addendum.

Motion to table was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Patino  All agreed.  So voted. 3-0 TABLED

 

7.    Public Input

None

 

8.    Mayor's Comments

None

 

9.    Mayor's Appointments

 

Juvenile Hearing Board

 

William Benson

1100 Lonsdale Ave.

Councilman Benson asked to have his name removed at this time.

 

Jennifer Bessette

154 Cross St.

Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor   Patino  All agreed.  So voted. 3-0  Jack Gannon from the Law Department was present and gave her oath.

 

10.  Abatement List

 

See List

Mr. Brown the Assessor was present.

Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Patino  All agreed.  So voted. 3-0

 

11.  Petition

 

National Grid

New Pole Location Cowden Street

Motion to approve was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Aubin.  All agreed.  So voted. 3-0

 

12.  Resolution

 

a)      Resolution of the City Council Approving the submission of an Application for Passive and Historic Park Development/Renovation Grant from RI Department of Environmental Management for Cogswell Tower in Jenks Park.  Councilor Benson.

 

Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Patino  All agreed.  So voted. 3-0

 

b)      Resolution Authorizing an increase in monthly pension benefit to retired firefighters. Councilor Delahoz.

 

Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Patino  All agreed.  So voted. 3-0

 

c)      Revenue allocation-Rescue billing fees. Councilor Benson.

 

Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Patino  All agreed.  So voted. 3-0

 

13.  Old business-None

 

14.  New Business- None

 

2008 Meeting Schedule

 

15.  Adjourn-

 

Motion to adjourn was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Patino  All agreed.  So voted. 3-0 Time: 7:15 pm.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Marie A. Twohey, Deputy City Clerk

December 10, 2007 - City Council Meeting
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