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
Monday, March 12, 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 6:43p.m. William Benson Jr. presided as President.
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Councilor De La Hoz
Councilor Aubin
Councilor Gil
Councilor Benson
Councilor Patino
Qurom present.
Scout Benson lead the assembly.
Thomas V. Moses, Esq. re: Pawtucket/Central Falls Train Station Abandonment of a portion of Broad Street
First there was a motion to table this by Councilor Aubin, and seconded by Councilor Delahoz, all agreed so voted. Then later in the meeting when Mr. Moses did not appear, Art Hanson informed the Council of the plans that were taking place in preparation of the new C.V.S. And that an agreement was being made with Pawtucket. And asked for the support of the Council.
Attorney Robert Ameen Esq. was present to represent Village Pizza, Emmanuel Christadlou of 650 Dexter St. Discussion took place, and questions asked of Mr. Ameen. The Council did not come to a conclusion. They are looking for more information. The Council asked; What did the old deed say; What does the new deed say. City Solilcitor Gannon informed the Council what the terms and conditions of the agreement were. Arthur Hanson, Director of Planning was present and gave and overall view.
Motion to table till they receive more information made by Councilor Patino, seconded by Councilor Delehoz. All Agreed. So voted.
Gene R. Noury Human Resource Director was not present due to illness.
Motion to reschedule made by Councilor Patino, seconded by Councilor Aubin. All Agreed. So voted.
A) Minutes
Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Gil. All Agreed. So Voted.
B) Correspondences
a) Town of Westerly re: Resolution of Support encouraging the General Assembly and the Governor to form an appropriate committee to determine the scope of the issue of cancellation or non-renewal of coastal property insurance.
b) City of Newport re: St. Patrick's Day Parade
c) Town of Burrillville re: Resolution supporting legislation requiring utilities to pay for relocation of infrastructure; Resolution supporting legislation amending energy facility Siting act; Resolution in support of amendments to School Housing Project Costs
Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Aubin. All Agreed. So Voted.
C) City Officers’ Reports
a) Expenditure Report ending 2/28/07
b) City Clerk report February
d) Police Report
e) Library Report
Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.
D) Licenses
a) Jose Martins d/b/a Cabo Verde Na top-844 Lonsdale Ave.
WAS NOT PRESENT.
Motion to table was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilors Aubin and Gil. All Agreed. So Voted.
E) Resolution
a). Commending Lance Corporal John Paul Savard recipient of the Purple Heart wounded in the Iraq War. (Introduced by Council President William Benson)
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Aubin and Gil. All Agreed. So Voted.
b). Resolution of Condolences was also read into the record for Rudolph Laflamme.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Aubin and Gil. All Agreed. So Voted.
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Mayor Moreau was present and asked to speak after item # 5 and was granted permission by the Council President. The Mayor spoke of all the projects that are going on in the City.
Councilor Patino asked the Mayor about a stop light on Broad St. re: the timing.
Councilor Delahoz stated she already started working on it.
Retail Sales (new)
A) Jose Martins d/b/a Cabo Verde Na Top-844 Lonsdale Ave. C.F.
Applicant not present.
Motion to table was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Aubin and Gil. All Agreed. So Voted.
Constable (renewal)
A) Anthony Goes-State Weight & Measures
Motion to approve made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Patino, all agreed so voted. 5-0
A) Mr. Ailtone V. Lopes by Attorney d'Olivera & Associates for personal injuries sustained in auto accident 2/9/07 involving CFPD vehicle.
B) Rebecca Ann Netto by attorney Lawrence Goldberg for injury caused by slip and fall on sidewalk on or about Jan. 19, 2007.
C) Carmen Ortiz for fall getting onto van at the Community Center on or about January 18, 2007.
Motion to accept and refer A & C to the Trust & Claims made by Councilor Patino, seconded by Councilor Gil. All agreed. So voted. 5-0
Councilor Benson recuzed himself because of his relationship with Mr. Goldberg.
Motion to accept and refer “B” to the Trust & Claims made by Councilor Patino, seconded by Councilor Gil. All agreed. So voted. 4-0 1- recruzal from Councilor Benson.
Wayne Brown, City Assessor (see list)
Mr. Brown was not present, due to a family commitment.
Discussion took place as to when the abatement actually starts.
Motion to table was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Gil. All agreed. So voted.
1.) Resolution Regarding the Sale of City owned Land.
Councilor Patino recuzed himself and submitted a form to the clerk, because he is associated with HUD and he left the room.
William Siemers of was present and spoke to the Council on what he wanted to do.
Art Hanson of the Planning Department spoke in favor of it.
Motion to approve the sale of this property made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilors Delehoz and Gil. All agreed. So voted.
2.) Resolution Ratifying the FOP Lodge 2-Contract
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Delahoz.
Councilor De La Hoz Yes
Councilor Aubin Yes
Councilor Gil Yes
Councilor Benson Yes
Councilor Patino No
Motion carries 4-1
3.) Resolution Supporting Legislation to save Menhaden In Narragansett Bay. Introduced by Councilor Aubin
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Gil and seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All Agreed. So Voted.
The City Council Recessed at 7:40pm to Claims Committee Meeting and then came back to the City Council meeting later.
Introduction
An Ordinance authorizing the CFFD to require in-building radio amplification to achieve effective Fire Department radio communications throughout protected premises.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Gil.
Councilor De La Hoz Yes
Councilor Aubin Yes
Councilor Gil Yes
Councilor Benson Yes
Councilor Patino No
4-1 approve.
An Ordinance requiring that entrances to establishments holding a Liquor License be closed at all times. (Introduced by Councilman Aubin)
So introduced.
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Motion to adjourn was made by Councilor Gil and seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All Agreed. So Voted. Adjourned 8:49pm
Sincerely,
Marie Twohey, Deputy