City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
2nd Floor, City Hall
580 Broad Street
Central Falls, Rhode Island
August 25, 2008
Web Address: www.centralfallsri.us
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Monday, At 6:00
A meeting of the Central Falls City Council was held on the above date, in the Council Chambers at 6:04pm Council President William Benson Jr. Presided.
Richard Aubin-Present
Eunice Delahoz-Absent
Patrick Szlastha-Present
Elizabeth A. Crowley-Present
William Benson-Present
Quorum present.
Council President Benson led the assembly in the Pledge Allegiance.
A) Minutes
3. July 8, 2008
B) Correspondences
1. Jack Gannon, Esq. to Rosa Cuevas re: fine & Notice
2. Jack Gannon, Esq. to National Grid re-removal of pole Pine and Central St.
3. Charlestown re: Resolution regarding Silver Star Banner Day
C) City Officers’ Reports
1) Police reports –June, July,2008
2) Municipal Court- June,July,2008
4) City Clerk-June, & July 2008
5) Fire Department Report-June, & July 2008
D) Resolutions of Condolences and Congratulations
1. Extending Condolences to the family of Jeannette M. LaRose.
2. Extending Condolences to the family of John F. Belisle Sr.
3. Extending Condolences to the family of Michael A.Walsh.
4. Extending Condolences to the family of Donald R. Jacob.
5. Extending Condolences to the family of Greyfeather Benoit.
6. Extending Condolences to the family of Jorge H. Restrepo.
7. Congratulation Maria Nelly Hoyos on Graduation from Progresso Latino English Class
E) Letter of Observations and recommendations Noted During Audit FY June 30, 2007.
Motion to accept and place on file items A through f made by Councilor Delahoz and seconded by Councilor Szlastha. All Agreed. So voted. 5-0
F) Claims—none
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Crowley. All agreed. So voted. 5-0 Approved.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Crowley, seconded by Councilor Aubin, All agreed. So voted. 5-0
A. Public Hearing- (C Variety & Gas Station)
EXTENDED HOURS: 5am to 2pm 7days
Waase & Moosa LLC
d/b/a Khout Market
1051 Lonsdale Ave.
Public Hearing was held and some people present were against the extended hours. Roland Thibeault of 1054 Lonsdale Ave. was present and spoke against the petition.
Raymond Thibeault of 1054 Lonsdale Ave. also spoke against the above petition.
Mr. Savoy who owned property in the back on Liberty St. stated that he did not object. Mr. Warren Cherry of 93 Bagley St. stated he was for the approval of the petition. Maria Simms of Lonsdale Ave. the Key shop- was present and stated she was not in favor of the passage of the petition. Robert Parmentier of 1054 Lonsdale did not want approval of this petition.
Motion to deny was made by Councilor Szlastha, seconded by Councilor Crowley.
Richard Aubin-No
Eunice Delahoz-yes
Patrick Szlastha-yes
Elizabeth A. Crowley-yes
William Benson-no
Motion carries, petition denied.
B. Class C- New Owner
d/b/a Vargas Market
874 Dexter St.
The Owner was not present.
Motion to table was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted.
C. PAWN SHOP/PUBLIC HEARING
d/b/a Fall River Pawn Brokers
400 Dexter St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Councilor Szlastha
All agreed. So voted.
D. SECOND HAND/PUBLIC HEARING
d/b/a Fall River Pawn Brokers
400 Dexter St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Councilor Szlastha
All agreed. So voted.
E. SECOND HAND/PUBLIC HEARING
d/b/a Affordable Office Furniture
25 Conduit St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz.
All agreed. So voted.
F. General Service
d/b/a Hispanic Technology & Education Programs
428 Dexter St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Councilor Szlastha
All agreed. So voted.
G. Retail Sales
Raul Martinez
801 Broad St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Szlastha seconded by Councilor Aubin.
All agreed. So voted.
H. RAFFLES /DINNER DANCE & ENTERTAINMENT 9/27/08
HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
1030 Dexter St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Szlastha
All agreed. So voted.
I. CLASS C VARIETY STORE
d/b/a Carolina Market
473 Hunt St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Councilor Szlastha
All agreed. So voted.
J. Knights of Columbus
Flea Mkt. and Raffle-Fund raiser
Claremont St. 9/21/08 8am to 2pm
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Councilor Szlastha
All agreed. So voted.
K. Knights of Columbus
Penny Social –Raffle –Fund raiser
Claremont St. 10/19/2008 -- 12pm to 5pm
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Councilor Szlastha
All agreed. So voted.
L. Knights of Columbus
Turkey Raffle-Fund raiser
Claremont St. 11/21/2008--7pm to 11pm
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Councilor Szlastha
All agreed. So voted.
Board of Canvassers
Melvin Goldenberg
84 School Street
To fill the unexpired term of Carolyn Evans
Term to expire: 3/1/2011
He was not present.
Motion to table was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Councilor Aubin
All agreed. So voted.
A. Honoring Rene Ogni on the occasion of his Retirement
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Crowley, seconded by Councilor Aubin
All agreed. So voted.
B. Honoring Clay Choquette on the occasion of his Retirement(this reso was withdrawn by it’s author)
(this reso was withdrawn by it’s author)
A. Introduction
Amending Section 8-12 The Keeping of Animals
So introduced.
B. First Passage
a) Amending the Ordinance pertaining to Vicious Dogs. (at the request of Councilor Benson.)
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz
All agreed. So voted.
-none
-none
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Szlastha.
Time: 7:25pm.
Sincerely,
Marie A. Twohey
City Clerk