January 8, 2007 - City Council Meeting

City of Central Falls

City Council Meeting

City Hall Council Chambers

2^nd Floor, City Hall

580 Broad Street

Central Falls, Rhode Island

Web Address: www.centralfallsri.us

Monday, January 8, 2007

At 6:45

The Regular meeting of the Central Falls City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.

1. Roll Call

Councilman Gil

Councilman Benson

Councilman Patino

Quorum present.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

Council President Pro Tempore Ricardo Patino presided.

3. Council Committee appointments

Council President Pro Tempore Patino appointed Councilman Gil chair of the Claims Committee

replacing former Councilman Silva.

4. Correspondences

1. Resignation from Councilman Agostinho F. Silva-Ward 1

Motion to place on file was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Gil.

All Agreed. So Voted.

5. City Officers Reports

1. City Clerk’s Office

2. Finance report

3. Recreation

Motion to accept and place on file was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Gil. All Agreed. So Voted.

6. Mayor's Comments

None

7. Licenses

1. Constable renewals 2007 (see List)

Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Gil.

All Agreed. So Voted.

8. Public Comments

Rick Aubin gave a brief overview of Scouts.

9. Resolutions

1. Congratulating Bryan Leyva, Elkla Arredondo and Carol Gaitan on receiving Latino dollars for Scholars Scholarships.

2. Opposing the closing of the Portuguese Consulate in Providence and Boston.

Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Gil.

All Agreed. So Voted.

10. Ordinances

Public Hearing/Final Passage

Employment Application fee

Public Hearing opened. No comments. Public Hearing closed.

Motion to approve was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Gil.

All Agreed. So Voted.

11. Unfinished Business

none

12. New Business

Discussion & possible action regarding City telephone poles.

Councilman Benson discussed the danger that these poles present to the general public.

The issue was referred to the Legal Department who would direct a communication to The Director of Narragansett Electric with a copy to the PUC.

Council President Pro Tempore Patino requested that a memo be sent to the Personnel Director inviting him to the next meeting.

13. Adjourn

Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Gil and seconded by Councilman Benson. All Agreed. So Voted. Time 7:25 p.m.

Elizabeth A. Crowley, MMC

City Clerk