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
October 15, 2007
Monday, At 6:45
A meeting of the Central Falls City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers at 7:58 p.m.
Councilor Aubin
Councilor Delahoz
Councilor Patino
Councilor Gil
Councilor Benson
All 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) Correspondences
City of Newport Resolution opposing the expansion of gambling hours of operation and the introduction of new forms of gambling at the Newport Grand facility.
B) Minutes
August 27, 2007; August 31, 2007; September 4, 2007; September 10, 2007; October 1, 2007
C) City Officers’ Reports
1) Police report-September
2) City Clerk Report-September
3) Municipal Court Report September
4) Animal Control Report-September
5) Fire Department August & September
6) Expenditure Report September
D) Resolutions of Condolences
1) Extending the Condolences of the City Council to the Family of the Late Rene J. Viau. Council President Benson
Motion to place on file collectively was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor DelaHoz. All Agreed. So Voted.
Wayne Brown City Assessor-See List
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Gil. All Agreed. So Voted.
Ms. Lori Loughlin Business Specialist-National Grid
Ms. Loughlin was present with another representative and answered questions of the Council concerning the double and triple telephones situated on the side walks in this city. Ms. Loughlin stated that after National Grid removed their items from the poles it was Verizon and Cox cable that were responsible for the delays. John Gannon of the Law department advised them they may have to file a complaint with the PUC or a Superior Court case.
National Grid
New Pole Location Liberty Street
Motion to deny was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor DelaHoz. All Agreed. So Voted-DENIED
Retail Sales (new)
d/b/a J & J Party & Flower Shop
582 Dexter St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor DelaHoz. All Agreed. So Voted. APPROVED
Change of Location
d/b/a El Palacio De La Musica
returning to 657 Dexter St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.
d/b/a E-Z Computer
from: 881 Broad St.
to: 905 Broad St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Gil. All Agreed. So Voted. APPROVED.
Change of Business Name
d/b/a Rite Aid 10230
1114 Broad St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Aubin. All Agreed. So Voted. APPROVED.
Fka “The Town House”
To: “La Casa del Pueblo”
863 Broad St.
No one present.
Motion to TABLE was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor DelaHoz. All Agreed. So Voted. TABLED
Private Detective License Renewal
d/b/a NWI Investigative Group Inc.
131 Clay St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Patino. All Agreed. So Voted. APPROVED
Constable License (new)
Channel One (was not present)
Motion to TABLE was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor DelaHoz. All Agreed. So Voted. TABLED
Bingo & Concession Permit
250 Rand St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Aubin. All Agreed. So Voted. APPROVED
200 Marlin Drive
Punta Gorda, Fla
For damage to fence on property located at 2 Pacific St. during a mutual aid call for a fire at 80 Railroad St.
Motion to refer this claim to the Claim Committee was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All Agreed. So Voted.
Rev. Steven Harper from the new church on Washington St. was present and wanted to introduce himself to the community.
none
Detention Facility Board (re-appointments)
Maurice Brousseau
70 Pacific St.
Term to expire 8/1/2011
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Patino. All Agreed. So Voted. APPROVED
Casey Andrade
33 Lewis St.
Term to expire 8/1/2011
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Gil. All Agreed. So Voted. APPROVED
Purchasing Board(new)
Kathleen Palmer
135 Perry St.
Term to expire 1/1/2010
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All Agreed. So Voted. APPROVED
Jairo A. Echeverry
d/b/a True-Stylez Barbershop
726 Dexter St.
Officer Kevin Guindon was present along with Mr. Echeverry. Officer Guindon explained his side of the story, then Mr. Echeverry explained his.
Discussion took place.
Motion to give a 2 week suspension (November 12-25, 2007) made by Councilor Patino, seconded by Councilor Aubin, Gil and Delahoz. All agreed. So voted.
none
Public Hearing/Final Passage
Amendments to Central Falls Zoning Ordinance and Map
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Gil. All Agreed. So Voted. APPROVED
none
none
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilor Delahoz and seconded by Councilor Aubin. All Agreed. So Voted. ADJOURNED - 9:12PM
Sincerely,
Marie A. Twohey
Deputy City Clerk