City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
2nd Floor, City Hall
580 Broad Street
Central Falls, Rhode Island
June 8, 2008
Web Address: www.centralfallsri.us
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Monday, At 6:00 p.m.
A meeting of the Central Falls City Council was held on the above date, in the Council Chambers at 6:08pm. Council President William Benson, Jr. Presided.
Richard Aubin-Present
Eunice Delahoz-Absent
Patrick Szlastha-Absent
Elizabeth A. Crowley-Present
William Benson-Present
Quorum present.
Council President Benson presided and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Council President asked for a moment of silence for the Troops serving in Iraq.
A) Minutes
1. May 7, 2008
2. May 7, 2008(Workshop)
3. May 9, 2008
4. May 12, 2008
B) Correspondences
1. Town of North Kingstown re: In support of mooring space for the USS Saratoga
2. General Assembly Proclaiming May 18, 2008 as a worldwide neighbor day to "Join Hands 4 Love"
3. Warwick School Committee in support of General Assembly House Bill 7108 re: prohibit language on benefits.
4. Warwick School Committee in support of House Bill 7776 Relating to Labor and Labor Relations Health and Welfare Funds-Pension Plans
5. Warwick School Committee in support of House Bill 7108 to prohibit language in collective bargaining identifying a specific medical, dental or optometric medical insurance company.
6. Tax Treaty request for 555 Roosevelt Ave.
7. Blackstone Valley Tourism Council re: Regeneration of Broad St.
8. RI Affiliate, American Civil Liberties Union re: Juvenile Curfew Ordinance re: urge to reject
C) City Officers' Reports
1) City Clerk's Report, May 2008
3) Fire Department, May 2008
4) Code Enforcement, May 2008
D) Resolutions of Condolences
1. Extending Condolences to the family of Mathew G. Dyman Sr.
Motion to accept and place on file items A through D made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Aubin. All Agreed. So voted. 5-0
Peddler/Additional badge
(Seth Lyle)
55 Bacon St., Lincoln, Rl
Motion to table until next meeting was made by Councilor Crowley, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 5-0
b). (See List)
Councilor Aubin recused himself, due to his business.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Councilor Szlastha. All agreed. So voted. 4-0 1 recusal.
Peddler Licenses (renewal)
c). (See List)
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Crowley, seconded by Councilor Aubin. Councilor Benson voted no, Councilor Szlastha voted no. 3-2 motion carries.
a). National Grid-Petition 205833 re: Roosevelt Ave. New Pole location.
Motion to deny was made by Councilor Crowley, seconded by Councilor Aubin. All agreed. So voted. 5-0.
a). Colombian American Cultural Society
Dexter St. July 20, 2008
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Councilor Szlastha. All agreed. So voted. 5-0
a. Associate Judge
Alberto Aponte Cardona
597 Broad St.
Motion to table was made by Councilor Szlastha, seconded by Councilor Crowley.
(see list)
Councilor Crowley did not vote on the list, but was recused.
Wayne Brown the Tax Assessor was present.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 4-0. 1 Recused. Motion carries.
a). Requesting an Audit of the General Purpose Financial Statements for the City of Central Falls (at the request of Councilor Delahoz)
Councilor Delahoz recommended to go with the low bidder Braver PC.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Councilor
Crowley. All agreed. So voted. 5-0
b). In Support of Legislation Authorizing an Increase to the Homestead Exemption.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor
Szlastha. All agreed. So voted. 5-0
PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL PASSAGE
a. Child Safety Zone Ordinance (at the request of Councilor Benson)
Motion to amend was made by Councilor Crowley, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 5-0
Motion to approve as amended was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Crowley. All agreed. So voted. 5-0
b. Juvenile Curfew Ordinance (at the request of Councilor Benson)
Motion to amend was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Szlastha. All agreed. So voted. 5-0
Motion to approve as amended was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Szlastha. All agreed. So voted. 5-0
c. Regulating the use of Public Parks in the City of Central Falls
Motion to amend the fine to $1000.00 and the notice to 60 days to the clerk was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz All agreed.
So voted. 5-0
Motion to approve as was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz
Richard Aubin-Yes
Eunice Delahoz-Yes
Patrick Szlastha-No
Elizabeth A. Crowley-Yes
William Benson-No
d. Making revised appropriations for the Support of the City of Central Falls for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz All agreed. So voted. 5-0
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Szlastha. All agreed. So voted. 5-0 Adjourned 7:30 pm.
Sincerely,
Marie Twohey,
City Clerk