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
November 19, 2007
Monday, 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 5:34pm.
Councilor Delahoz- present
Councilor Patino- present
Councilor Aubin-present
Councilor Gil- absent
Councilor-Benson-present
Quorum present.
Council President Benson presided and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of Silence took place for the troops serving in Iraq.
a. Presentation
Central Falls School Department
No one from the School department was present.
A) Minutes
Regular Meeting October 15, 2007; Special Meeting October 24, 2007
B) Correspondences
1) Marie Twohey, Deputy Clerk to Jairo Echeverry: Re Suspension of License
2) North Kingstown Coastal Preservation Association
C) City Officers' Reports
1) Police report
2) City Clerk
3) Expenditures Report
A) Resolutions of Condolences
1) Resolution extending the Condolences of the City Council to the Family of the Late Dennis Gillis.
2) Resolution extending the Condolences of the City Council to the Family of the Late Rita Y. Patenaude.
Motion to accept and place on file collectively was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Councilor Patino, all agreed. So voted.
Mayor Moreau was present and requested the resignation of Councilor Gil while the investigation takes place.
Juvenile Hearing Board- See list
Joe Godin, Erik Tecun, Cheryl Lafond, Simone Barzykowski
Motion to approve the 4 new board members was made by Councilor Aubin, Second by Council Delahoz, all agreed, so voted. At this time they were all sworn in.
There was no input from the public.
The Tax Assessor, Wayne Brown was present and submitted his list.
Class A Restaurant Change of Name
From: “The Town House”
To: “La Casa del Pueblo”
863 Broad St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted.
License Renewals 2008
Class B victualling (see list)
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted
Class A –restaurant (see list)
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Patino. All agreed. So voted. ( see corrected list)4-0
Class C-variety stores (see list)
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Patino. All agreed. So voted. ( see corrected list)4-0
Automotive Repair (see list)
Councilor Aubin, recrused him because his business was on the list for renewals.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz and seconded by Councilor Patino. All agreed. So voted. ( see corrected list) Approved 3-0.
Caterer (see list)
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Aubin. All agreed. So voted. 4-0 Approved.
General Service (see list)
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Patino. All agreed. So voted. ( see corrected list)
of Dexter St. was present and already had an established business and asked for a continuance of 1 month because she was moving at the end of the month.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Patino. All agreed. So voted. This license will be pro rated and cease as of December 31, 2007.
General Repair (see list)
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. Approved 4-0.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and Delahoz seconded by Councilor Patino. All agreed. So voted. 4-0
Laundry (see list)
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Patino. All agreed. So voted 4-0
Personal Service (see list)
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz and seconded by Councilor Aubin. All agreed. So voted. ( see corrected list) 4-0.
Retail Sales (see list)
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. ( see corrected list) 3-1 Motion carries.
Entertainment (see list)
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz and seconded by Councilor Aubin. All agreed. So voted. ( see corrected list) 4-0.
Pool Tables (see list)
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. ( see corrected list) 4-0
Amusement (see list)
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz and seconded by Councilor Patino. All agreed. So voted. ( see corrected list) 4-0.
Joseph Tougas for injuries sustained in an automobile accident involving a Police Vehicle on or about September 13, 2007.
Josh Jenkins for injuries sustained in an automobile accident involving a Fire Fighter on or about October 17, 2007. $100,000.
Motion to refer these claims to The Trust by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. ( see corrected list) 4-0
Resolution Authorizing a deposit to the City's Private Pension Plan in order to meet the required Minimum Operating Level in the Immediate Participation Guarantee Fund.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Delahoz All agreed. So voted. 4-0.
Recessed at 7:21PM TO GO TO CLAIMS COMMITTEE.
NRIPIC vs Kuzmiski, et al - They did not go into executive session- this was held in public session. Motion to authorize the law department to settle this claim in the amount of $65,000.00 was made by Councilor Delahoz and seconded by Councilor Patino, subject to agreement of the other parties. All agreed. So voted. 4-0.
NONE
NONE
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Patino. All agreed. Adjourned 7:36pm
Sincerely,
Marie Twohey
Deputy City Clerk