City of Central Falls
City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
2nd Floor, City Hall
580 Broad Street
Central Falls, Rhode Island
Web Address: www.centralfallsri.us
TDD/TTY 401-727-7450
Monday, June 11, 2007
5:30 P.M.
For the record the City Council Finance Committee reconvened its meeting held on June 7th to 5:25 p.m. on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers to continue discussion on the budget.
Discussion continued regarding budget cuts as well as raises.
Meeting adjourned at 5:45 P.m.
Councilor Delahoz
Councilor Aubin
Councilor Gil
Councilor Patino
Councilor Benson
Quorum Present.
Led by Girl Scout Troops 403 & 357
Council President Benson presided and asked the Girl Scouts to lead in the Pledge of Allegiance. He welcomed troops 403 & 357 to the Chambers and explained that the girls were at City Hall a few weeks ago working for their government badges and that they took part in mock Council Meeting. He presented the girls a certificate detailing this event.
A) Minutes
Finance Committee 4/4/07; City Council 4/9/07;
City Council 4/17/07; Budget Workshop 5/23/07
B) Correspondences
1. Town of Westerly Resolution authorizing the submission of a non-binding question regarding the elimination of straight party ticket ballot.
2. City of Cranston Resolution urging the General Assembly to introduce and pass legislation that would allow the City of Cranston to increase the Cranston Probate Fees
3. The Learning Community updating the school’s achievement.
4. Colombian American Cultural Society request for ad In the Colombian American Parade Program Ad Book.
5. Colonel Moran re: True Stylez Barber Shop
C) City Officers’ Reports
1. City Clerk’s Report
2. Municipal Court Report
3. Expenditure Report
D) Resolutions of Condolences
Resolution of Condolence to the Family of the late Joseph LeBlanc. ( Council President Benson)
Resolution of Condolence to the Family of the late Bella Begin.
Council President Benson
Motion to accept the consent agenda items and place them on file collectively was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Gil. All Agreed. So Voted.
Class A Restaurant
d/b/a Georgia’s
915 Dexter St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All Agreed. So Voted.
d/b/a Palace Fried Chicken
744 Dexter St.
Motion to approve the license and amending the time to 1:00 a.m. was made by Councilor Gil and seconded by Councilor Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.
Class A Restaurant & Class C Variety
d/b/a Tierras Hispanas
765 Broad St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All Agreed. So Voted.
Second Hand License Renewals
Motion to approve collectively with the exception of Quality Auto was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Aubin. All Agreed. So Voted.
Councilor Aubin recused himself on any vote with regard to Quality Auto.
Motion to approve the license of Quality Auto was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Delahoz. 4 yes 0 no 1 recusal Councilor Aubin.
Peddler License Renewals
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Gil. All Agreed. So Voted.
Private Detective License Renewal
Central Security
1100 Lonsdale Ave.
Council President Benson stepped down from the Chair and recused himself On this license request.
Council President Pro Tempore Patino asked for a motion.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Gil. Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 1 recusal Councilor Benson.
Council President Pro Tempore Patino returned the Chair to Councilor Benson.
Constable Licenses
597 Broad St.
Motion to table was made by Councilor Delahoz and seconded by Councilor Gil. All Agreed. So Voted. Mr. Cardona appeared later in the meeting. Motion to remove from the table was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Aubin. All Agreed. So Voted.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Aubin. All Agreed. So Voted.
Joseph G. Bolvin, ACO
26 Muriel Ave.
N. Providence, RI
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Aubin. All Agreed. So Voted.
Permits
46 Madeira Avenue
Annual Feast
August 10,11,12 2007
Colombia American Cultural Society
Annual Parade
July 22, 1007
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Aubin. All Agreed. So Voted.
National Grid-Pole Location on High Street (DPW Facility)
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Aubin. All agreed. So Voted.
Stephen Lewinstein Retail Development of 839 Broad Street
Applicant asked this to be heard at a later date.
Wayne D. Brown, City Assessor
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by
Councilors Aubin and Gil. All Agreed. So Voted.
Claim for personal injuries and property damage for Chancey Gorman by Attorney George Babcock $50,000.
Motion to refer to Claims Committee was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.
Edna Poulin of Notre Dame Street took this opportunity to comment of the proposed budget. She stated her concerns relative to several sections of the proposed budget. She commented that there have been 22 new positions since the year 2000. She stated that she is concerned that there are so many new positions but that there has not been any major reasons for so many new people.
She commented on increases to different departmental expenses. She commented on the Police and Fire Departments and how their expenses have been under control while other departments are up, such as City Clerk, City Property and Personnel Department.
She stated that there is no Capital 5 year plan for Capital Improvement and she commented on the pension fund. (Please note that full and concise comments are available on tape.)
John Kuzmiski stated for the record that this budget has only increase 1.64% over last year and that since 1990 the City’s budget has increased from $10 million to 18million over a 17 year period while the school budget went from $10 million in 1990 to 52+ million in 2007. He further stated that the City has done everything possible to make this a responsible budget. (Please note that full and concise comments are available on tape.)
Mayor Moreau took this opportunity to respond to comments made by Ms. Poulin. He affirmed John Kuzmiski’s comments regarding the School Budget and the City’s Budget. He commented that he has only been Mayor since 2004 and that he had no say or control of budgets prior to that time. He commented on negotiations between the City and Police & Fire Departments. He said that the City won a very big concession by introducing a co-payment for the Police Department and that he would continue to fight to keep fiscal control over the budget. He stated that in the previous administration over $1.6 million dollars was spent for outside legal fees. He stated that no additional money has been spent during his administration. He gave further instances of the ways his administration has saved dollars. (Please note that full and concise comments are available on tape.)
Resolution authorizing modification to those restrictions contained in a deed from the City of Central Falls to Anthony Christodulou & Emmanuel Christodulou d/b/a Village Pizza (Submitted by Council President Benson)
Councilor Patino questioned the wording of this resolution.
Motion to table was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Gil. All Agreed. So Voted.
Public Hearing/Final Passage
a) The Annual Operating Budget. (FY 2007/08)
Public Hearing Opened.
Edna Poulin commented that the budget was not fair to the taxpayers of the City and that the Budget could be cut.
Wallace Peckham of 149 Perry St. commented on the places in the budget that could be cut. He stated that there should be a freeze on hiring. He said everyone should bite the bullet. He commented on light duty and other aspects of the budget.
Public Hearing closed.
Councilor Patino commented. He also commented on a freeze in hiring and he stated that there are line items in the budget that he cannot support.
Motion to amend the budget as provided in Finance Department Exhibit I was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Delahoz. Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
Public Hearing opened.
Edna Poulin commented further on the budget.
Public Hearing closed.
Motion to approve as amended was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Delahoz. Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
b) The Annual Capital Budget.
Public Hearing opened.
Edna Poulin commented.
Public Hearing closed.
Motion to amend as provided by Finance Department Exhibit 1 was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Delahoz. Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent. Motion to approve as amended was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Aubin. Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
c) The Annual Capital Program.
Public Hearing opened.
Edna Poulin commented that there is nothing showing a 5 year plan and What took so long for the projects to get under way.
John Kuzmiski the Finance Director clarified that the Capital Program Ordinance is designed to show the bond debt. He stated that the City went out to vote on the bond in November 2004. After voter approval the first phase of the bond was to seek bids for the fire alarms and sprinkler systems for all public building and the schools. The Bond itself was for numerous projects. Once the fire alarm & sprinkler phase were underway the City went out to bid for the DPW and the Community Center. He stated that this is an evolving process taking a period of time. He said that the City only took out the funds as they were needed by going out to temporary obligation notes. He also stated that the City expects to fully bond the projects late this year. He also stated that there is no movement to add any additional bonds.
Public Hearing Closed.
Motion to amend was made by Councilor Delahoz and seconded by Councilor Aubin. Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
Motion to approve as amended was made by Councilor Delahoz and seconded by Councilor Aubin. All Agreed. So Voted.
d) An Ordinance pertaining to salaries for Police Officers and Firefighters.(FY 20007/08)
Public Hearing opened.
Wallace Peckham commented that the City should bring back the volunteer firefighters.
Edna Poulin commented that she does not feel that there are too many police or firefighters and again commended the Chief and Colonel on their accomplishments in those Departments.
Public Hearing Closed.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Gil. All Agreed. So Voted.
e) An Ordinance Amending Wage Schedule Generally. (FY 2007/08.
Public Hearing opened. Edna Poulin commented. Public Hearing Closed
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All Agreed. So Voted.
f) An Ordinance pertaining to Salaries of Department Heads and Others in Unclassified Service. (FY 2007/08).
| Mayor (Effective: January 1, 2008) | $ 73,200 |
| Motion to approve was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Aubin. Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent. | |
| Administrative Assistant | 38,000 |
| Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Delahoz. Motion carried 4 yes 1 no 0 absent. (Councilor Patino) | |
| Part-Time Assistant (Mayor) | 19,857 |
| Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Delahoz. Motion carried 4 yes 1 no 0 absent. (Councilor Patino) | |
| City Council (5) (Effective: January 1, 2008) | 4,000 amended to 3,000 |
| Motion to amend to 3,000 was made by Councilor Gil and seconded by Councilor Delahoz. Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent. | |
| Motion to approve as amended was made by Councilor Gil and seconded By Councilor Delahoz. Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent. | |
| Camera Operator | 7,000 |
| Motion to approve was made by Councilor Gil and seconded by Councilor Delahoz. Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent. | |
| City Clerk | 52,530 |
| Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Gil. Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent. | |
| Office Assistant (City Clerk) | 30,150 |
| Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Gil. Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent. | |
| Personnel Director | 50,058 |
| Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Delahoz. Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent. | |
| Clerk (Legal/Personnel Department) | 34,585 |
| Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Gil. Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent. | |
| Staff Assistant (Legal/Personnel Department) | 32,058 |
| Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Gil. Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent. | |
| Personnel Specialist (Part Time) | 7,500 |
| Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Gil. Motion carried 4 yes 1 no 0 absent. | |
| City Solicitor | 50,058 |
| Assistant City Solicitor | 50,058 |
| Assistant Attorney (District Court) | 12,000 |
| Legal Intern | 0 |
| Tax Assessor | 50,058 |
| Finance Director | 78,970 |
| Accountant/Internal Auditor | 5,150 |
| Registrar (Board of Canvassers) | 51,975 |
| City Sergeant | 2,186 |
| Police Chief | 68,268 |
| Police Academy Trainee(s) | 0 |
| Fire Chief | 68,268 |
| Probate Court Judge | 7,458 |
| Municipal Court Judge | 16,995 |
| Plumbing Inspector | 4,411 |
| License Officer (Milk Inspector) | 4,411 |
| Electrical Inspector | 4,411 |
| Director of Code Enforcement | 50,058 |
| Director of Public Works | 50,058 |
| Recycling Coordinator | 42,400 |
| Librarian | 50,058 |
| Assistant Librarian (State Grant in Aid) | 35,010 |
| Literacy Coordinator (General Fund portion only) | 5,038 |
| Director of Recreation 46,607 | |
| Arts and Crafts Assistant (Recreation) | 4,326 |
| Program Supervisor (Recreation) | 23,151 |
| Program Secretary (Recreation) | 3,090 |
| Maintenance Supervisor (Recreation) | 10,197 |
| Director of Planning (General Fund to pay $22,406) | 52,406 |
| Grant Administrator (General Fund to pay $19,131) | 49,131 |
| Motion to approve collectively (Solicitor to Grant Administrator was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Delahoz. Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent. | |
| Director of Channel One | 55,120 amended to $53,560 |
| Motion to amend was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Patino. Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent. | |
| Deputy Director (Channel One) | 40,000 |
| Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz and seconded by Councilor Aubin. Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent. | |
| Grants Manager (Channel One) | 34,755 amended to $40,000 with the difference to Come from grants. |
| Motion to amend was made by Councilor Delahoz and seconded by Councilor Aubin. Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent. | |
| Adult Program Manager (Channel One) | 20,000 |
| Front Desk Worker (Evenings/Weekends) (Channel One) | 13,000 |
| Front Desk Worker (Days) (Channel One) | 10,400 |
| CHANNEL ONE (Other Positions) | ||
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| RICC Site Manager | RI Childrens Crusade | TBD |
| RICC Facilitator | RI Childrens Crusade | TBD |
| RICC Mentor (6) | RI Childrens Crusade | TBD |
| RICC Site Manager | RI Childrens Crusade | TBD |
| Prevention Program Manager | RI Substance Abuse Prevention | TBD |
| OTRT Program Manager | On the Right Track | TBD |
| CC Van Driver | RJH Community Center | TBD |
| RJHCC Maintenance Aid | RJH Community Center | TBD |
| Maintenance Aide | RJH Community Center | TBD |
| Lifeguard | RJH Community Center | TBD |
| After Care Tutor | United Way of RI | TBD |
| Lifeguard/RICC Mentor | RI Childrens Crusade; RI Justice Commission | TBD |
| After Care Prog. Coor./RICC Mentor | RI Childrens Crusade; United Way of RI | TBD |
| OTRT/SIG Program Assistant | SIG Parenting; On the Right Track | TBD |
| Teen/SIG Program Manager | SIG Parenting; RI Justice Commission | TBD |
| Deputy Director | SIG Parenting; RI Justice Commission | TBD |
| OTRT Youth Staff | On the Right Track; RJH Community Center | TBD |
| OTRT/After Care Clinician | On the Right Track; United Way of RI | TBD |
| Lifeguard/RICC Mentor | RJH Community Ctr; RI Childrens Crusade) | TBD |
| Building Staff Person | RJH Community Ctr; RI Justice Commission | TBD |
| CIS/DEA Program Manager | RJH Com Ed Info Spec; Senior Ctr Op (Fed) | TBD |
| DEA/Senior Service Aid | Senior Ctr Op (State); Senior Ctr Op (Fed) | TBD |
| Van Driver | Senior Ctr Op (State); Senior Ctr Op (Fed) | TBD |
| Meal Site Manager | Senior Ctr Op (State); Senior Ctr Op (Fed) | TBD |
| ESL Teacher/Before Care Staff | Senior Center Op (Fed); Dept of Human Services | TBD |
| After Care Program Manager | Dept of Human Services; United Way of RI | TBD |
| Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Gil. All Agreed. So Voted. | ||
g) An Ordinance Establishing the Maximum Number of Employees in the City Departments
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz and seconded by Councilor Aubin.
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
h) Ordinance Adopting a Definitive Funding Plan for City Pensions.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz and seconded by Councilor Aubin.
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
i) An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds in the FY 2006-07 Budget
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz and seconded by Councilor Aubin.
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
j) An Ordinance amending the Homestead Exemption.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz and seconded by Councilor Aubin.
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
k) An Ordinance amending the Elderly Exemption.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz and seconded by Councilor Aubin.
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
l) An Ordinance amending the Veterans Exemption
(Ordinances A-L Council President Benson at the Request of Mayor Moreau)
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz and seconded by Councilor Aubin.
Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.
none
none
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilor Delahoz and seconded by Councilor Aubin.
All Agreed. So Voted.
Elizabeth A. Crowley, MMC
City Clerk