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
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Monday, May 14, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.
A meeting of the Central Falls City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers at 5:00 p.m.
Councilor Delahoz
Councilor Aubin
Councilor Gil
Councilor Patino
Councilor Benson
Quorum present.
Council President Benson presided and led the Assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Class A Restaurant
Lina Duque
d/b/a Dominican Restaurant
830 Broad St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Gil. All agreed. So Voted.
Change of Hours
Domingo Mora
d/b/a The Town House
863 Broad St.
6am-1am Friday & Saturdays (Sunday-Thursday same hours)
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz and seconded by Councilor Aubin. All Agreed. So Voted.
Personal Service
Silva Soulage
d/b/a Silva's eyebrow threading
991 Lonsdale Ave.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Gil. All Agreed. So Voted.
Retail Sales
Anibal Cante
d/b/a La Fragancia Fashion
870 Dexter St.
Motion to table was made by Councilor Delahoz and seconded by Councilor Aubin.
Applicant returned later in meeting. Motion to remove from the table was made by Councilor Delahoz and seconded by Councilor Aubin. All Agreed. So Voted. Motion to approve was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Gil. All Agreed. So Voted.
Maria Giraldo
d/b/a Latin Clothing
574 Dexter St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Gil. All Agreed. So Voted.
Constable (new)
Alberto Cardona
597 Broad St.
Motion to table was made by Councilor Benson and seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All Agreed. So Voted.
Constable (renewal)
Ronald Grieco
d/b/a Rhode Island Security
591 Beverage Hill Ave. Pawtucket, R.I.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So Voted.
Permit
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
Annual Rivers Day
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Gil. All Agreed. So Voted.
A) Minutes
March 12, 2007
B) Correspondences
A) Town of Portsmouth Resolution in support for the coalition of communities improving Rhode Island.
B) Note of thanks the Family of the Late Rita Lizotte.
C) Warren Town Council re Wind Alliance Conference to promote wind energy in Rhode Island.
D) Town of Westerly Resolution in support of Senate Bill SO545 an act related to public utilities excavation near underground utilities facilities.
E) Town of Burrillville resolution relating to state affairs rural conservation.
F) R.I. DEM new wetland rules.
G) Public Notice of Citizen's Rights
C) City Officers' Reports
a) City Clerk Report
b) Library Report
c) Police Report
d) Finance Report
D) Resolutions of Condolences
Condolences to the Family of the Late John Kelly-Council President Benson.
Condolences to the Family of the Late Sgt. Lewis Clark Walton, MIA Vietnam 1971. Council President Benson.
Condolences to the Family of the Late Blanche G. Banas. Council President Benson.
Condolences to the Family of the Late Daniel Patrick O'Neil Slain in the Virginia Tech University Tragedy. Council President Benson.
Condolence to the Family of the Late Dr. Emil J. Klufas. Council President Benson.
Condolences to the Family of the Late Margaret C. White. Council President Benson.
Condolences to the Late Michael Twohey. Council President Benson.
Condolences to the Late Mary Margaret Culbertson. Council President Benson.
Motion to accept and place on file the items from the Consent Agenda collectively was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Delahoz.
All Agreed. So Voted.
Personnel Director Gene R. Noury
Human Resource Director Gene Noury was unable to attend this meeting.
Chief Moran gave a lengthy overview of the events that took place at 71 Rand Street that resulted in the fatal shoot of a suspect by Central Falls Police Department. He spoke of his displeasure that Councilor Patino joined the ACLU, and the press in demanding the release of the names of the Police Officers involved in the incident. He stated that at the April meeting the City Council gave the Department it's 100% support and to later hear through the media and on Spanish radio that Councilor Patino has changed his views on the subject was disappointing to the Department. Colonel Moran stated that the Council should have discussed his concerns with him instead of making the issue a media event.
Introductions
An Ordinance related to Chapter 22 “Law Enforcement” Article V “Police Details Section 22-90 thru 22-91.
So Introduced.
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 22 “Law Enforcement” Article II Police Division Section 22-26 through 22-35.
So introduced.
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President Benson presented a plaque to Councilor Patino for his service as City Council President.
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilor Delahoz and seconded by Councilor Gil. All Agreed. So Voted.
Elizabeth A. Crowley, MMC
City Clerk