City of Central Falls
City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
2nd Floor, City Hall
580 Broad Street
Central Falls, Rhode Island
Monday, December 8, 2008
Web Address: www.centralfallsri.us
TDD/TTY 401-727-7450
Monday, At 6:00
A meeting of the Central Falls City Council was held on the above date, in the Council Chambers at 6:09pm Council President William Benson Jr. Presided.
Ms. Edna Poulin was present and asked a couple of questions to the Council.
Richard Aubin-Present
Eunice Delahoz-Absent
Patrick Szlastha-Absent
Elizabeth A. Crowley-Present
William Benson-Present
Quorum present.
Council President Benson led the assembly in the Pledge Allegiance.
A) Minutes
1. November 10, 2008- Regular
2. November 17, 2008- Special
B) Correspondences
1. John T. Gannon, Esq. re: El Chapin-Class A Restaurant to be closed.
2. Chief Rene Coutu re: 1420 Broad St.-License Renewal.
C) City Officers’ Reports
1) City Clerk’s Report for November, 2008.
2) Code Enforcement Report for September, 2008 and October, 2008.
D) Resolutions of Condolences and Congratulations
1. Extending Condolences to the family of Vangel Gity.
2. Extending Condolences to the family of Susan G. Couture.
3. Extending Condolences to the family of Edna C. Cameron.
4. Extending Condolences to the family of Robert Choquette.
5. Congratulating the Mansion Nursing Home on the Celebration of their 50th Anniversary
Discussion took place on item B-2 –1420 Broad St. Chief Coutu was present and the Council President asked him to explain his report.
The Council agreed and ordered the City Clerk to hold the license until a report on the status of the Fire Code violations could be made at the next Council meeting.
Motion to accept and place on file items A through D made by Councilor Crowley and seconded by Councilor Aubin. All Agreed. So voted. 3-0
E) Claims
1) Manuel Furtado of 31 Maria St. Lincoln,RI for damages to her vehicle as a result of an accident with recycling truck on 10/21/2008.
2) National Grid by their atty. Michael A. Kelly, Esq. for assessment of tangible personal property allegedly arbitrary and excessive.
Motion to refer these items in E to Claims Committee made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Crowldy All Agreed. So voted. 3-0
RETAIL SALES
COLOMBIA MUFFLER
CARLOS CASTILLO / 597 LONSDALE AVE
RETAIL SALES
WHIP APPEAL LLC
RICHARD OLIVEIRA / 410 BROAD ST.
GENERAL REPAIR
JOYERIA ITALIA
ENRIQUE RODRIGUEZ / 858 BROAD ST.
GENERAL REPAIR
MARDEGO ALTERATIONS
MARGARITA GALLEGO / 428 DEXTER ST.
GENERAL SERVICE
JONESO DESIGN & CONSULTING INC.
555 BROAD ST.
GENERAL SERVICE
AVANT TAX
PEDRO MENDOZA / 625 ROOSEVELT AVE.
PERSONAL SERVICE
ADONIS SALON
SONIA AREVALO / 791 BROAD ST.
PERSONAL SERVICE
MARY GARCIA
MARY’S BEAUTY SALON/746 BROAD ST.
ENTERTAINMENT
LATABERNA NIGHT CLUB INC
695 LONSDALE AVE.
ENTERTAINMENT
JIMBO’S CAFÉ
D/B/A TROPICANA NIGHT CLUB
134 COWDEN ST.
Motion to approve all licenses on list was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Crowley. All agreed. So voted. 3-0 Approved.
Mayor Moreau was present and spoke of the boarding up of the abandoned properties, and as Public Safety director he declared each and every one of the properties and emergency purchase. Mayor Moreau also spoke of the state aid cuts that he is expecting, and how that may result in 4 day weeks for employees of the City. Mayor Moreau also spoke of the concerns of the detention center.
a). Resolution approving the Sale of City Owned Land at 1001 Broad St. Assessor’s Plat 2, Lot 74, at the request of Councilor Benson, Jr.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Crowley, seconded by Councilor Aubin subject to the P&S to be amended naming the City of Central Falls on first refusal . All agreed. So voted. 3-0 Approved
a). Amending Chapter 34, Section 37 Pertaining to Restoration of Sidewalks
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Crowley, seconded by Councilor Aubin. All agreed. So voted. 3-0 Approved
Public Hearing/Final Passage
b). Amending Article II Sec. 22-36 Course Re-imbursement
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Crowley. All agreed. So voted. 3-0 Approved
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Motion to adjourn was made by Councilor Aubin, so moved.
Time: 6:37pm.
Sincerely,
Marie A. Twohey
City Clerk