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
September 10, 2007
Monday, 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 6:45 p.m.
Councilor Patino
Councilor Gil
Councilor Aubin
Council President Benson
Quorum present.
Council President Benson presided and led the Assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A) Correspondences
Town of Glocester Resolution requesting support in the repeal of Senate Bill 461 and House Bill 5661 related to retaining independent legal counsel by school committees.
Board of Pension and Retirement regarding Retirements of Lt. Albert Cardoza and Lt. John Laboissionniere.
RIDEM re: Louis Yip development
B) City Officers’ Reports
1) Police reports May-August 2007
2) City Clerk Report August
3) Municipal Court Reports June-July
4) Expenditures Report August 2007
C) Resolutions of Condolences
1) Extending the Condolences of the City Council to the Family of the Late Elizabeth Kuras. Council President Benson
2) Extending the Condolences of the City Council to the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the passing of Sister Eileen Kenny. Council President Benson
3) Extending Sincerest Best Wishes to Sr. Margaret Garvey.
Motion to accept collectively and place on file the contents of the Consent Agenda was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Patino. All Agreed. So Voted.
No comments
Personal Service License Correction
d/b/a Dexter Unisex Salon
646 Dexter St. (had originally listed wrong address)
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Aubin and Councilor Gil. All Agreed. So Voted.
d/b/a Jaragua Salon & Barbershop
716 Dexter St.
Motion to amend application to 9 PM was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Aubin. All Agreed. So Voted.
Motion to approve as amended was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Gil. All Agreed. So Voted.
Class C Variety Store
d/b/a J & J Market Inc.
69 Washington St.
Motion to table was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Aubin and Councilor Gil. All Agreed. So Voted.
Permit
Charity Walk
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Aubin and Councilor Gil. All Agreed. So Voted.
Lori Loughlin, Representative from National Grid regarding Telephone Poles
Motion to table was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Aubin and Councilor Gil. All Agreed. So Voted.
Police Department Lieutenant Albert Cardoza-Regular Retirement 20 years of service effective August 31, 2007.
Police Department Lieutenant John Laboissionniere-Disability Retirement 20 years of service effective September 3, 1007.
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Aubin and Councilor Gil. All Agreed. So Voted.
The Council members individually commented on the distinguished service of Lieutenants Cardoza and Laboissionniere.
Without objection Len Nadeau Resolution congratulating on his 88th birthday. Motion to approve was made by Councilor Patino and unanimously seconded and approved. Introduced by Council President Bensonn.
Antillas Market Inc.
Sale of Tobacco to minors
Motion to suspend license 1 day was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Aubin. Tuesday September 25th 2007.
| Councilor Patino | yes |
| Councilor Gil | yes |
| Councilor Aubin | yes |
| Councilor Benson | yes |
Motion carried 4 yes 0 no 1 absent.
Pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5(2) pending litigation
City of Central Falls vs. National Wrecking vs. South Shore Crane Rental Inc.
Motion to recess to Executive Session was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Gil. All Agreed. So Voted.
Recessed at 7:35 p.m. reconvened at 7:40 p.m.
Motion to seal the minutes to the Executive Session was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Gil. All Agreed. So Voted.
City of Central Falls vs. National Wrecking vs. South Shore Crane Rental Inc.
Motion was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Gil to grant the authority to the Legal Department to proceed with a settlement in the above matter. All Agreed. So Voted.
Councilor Patino requested that the Liquor Board meeting start early on the October 15th meeting.
Liquor Board at 5:30 pm Claims at 6:15 pm and City Council at 6:45 pm.
none
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilor Patino and seconded by Councilor Aubin. All Agreed. So Voted.
Elizabeth A. Crowley, MMC
City Clerk