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 21, 2007, At 6:00 P.M.
A meeting of the Central Falls City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m.
Councilor Eunice De La Hoz
Councilor Ricardo Patino
Councilor Luis A. Gil
Councilor Richard Aubin,Jr.
Council President William Benson Jr.
All present.
Council President William Benson,Jr. presided and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Abandonment of a Portion of Broad Street.
A public hearing was advertised and held at the above date. Ms. Kelley Nickson Morris was present to represent CVS and stated that their office notified abutters in the 200 foot radius. It was not required but they did send notice. She submitted a copy of the notice to the clerk. Ms. Nickson explained to the Council the plans. Councilman Benson, questioned her regarding the route 114, whether it was a public highway. She responded that this was the first step before applying for a Physical Alt permit. Councilman Benson said he was not comfortable granting this unless this was clarified. Public hearing was opened. Arthur Spingarn of Chrisma Creations 400 Broad St. was present and asked questions, along with his brother Andrew Spingarn. Elizabeth Oldham was present and questioned the traffic plans. Discussion took place.
Motion to table until June 4, 2007 was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Aubin. All Agreed. So Voted. 5-0
1) Abandonment of a Portion of Broad Street.
Motion to table until June 4, 2007 was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Aubin. All Agreed. So Voted. 5-0
2) Resolution urging the passage of House Bill 6258 entitled Municipal Detention Facility Corp. (tabled 5/16/07)
There was no author listed.
Motion to table was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Aubin. All Agreed. So Voted. 5-0
3) Resolution Regarding the sale of City Owned Land (tabled 5/16/07)
There was no author listed.
Motion to table was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Aubin. All Agreed. So Voted. 5-0
4) Resolution granting an Easement to CVS for property on Clay St.
Motion to table until June 4, 2007 was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Aubin. All Agreed. So Voted. 5-0
5) Resolution granting an Easement to National Grid for property at 1280 High St. DPW Facility.
Motion to table until May 30, 2007 was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Aubin. All Agreed. So Voted. 5-0
A) Correspondences
1) Pawtucket Foundation to Pawtucket City Council President Mary Bray re; Train Station .
2) Note of Thanks Family of the Late Michael Twohey.
Motion to accept and place on file was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Aubin. All Agreed. So Voted. 5-0
John Mourao for damages to vehicle while public works crew were using blowers on April 12, 2007.
Motion to refer this to the Claims Committee was made by Councilor Patino Councilor Dela Hoz and seconded by Councilor Aubin. All Agreed. So Voted. 5-0
National Grid and Verizon Pole Locations.
Motion to table was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor DelaHoz. All Agreed. So Voted. 5-0
VFW Carnival
Council President Benson,Jr. informed the Council for the conditional approval of the Carnival and that they had not complied with the division
Annual
Central Falls High School graduation ceremony
Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Gil. All Agreed. So Voted. 5-0
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All Agreed. So Voted. 5-0
Adjourned at 6:55 pm
Sincerely,
Marie A. Twohey
Deputy City Clerk