City of Central Falls
City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
2nd Floor, City Hall
580 Broad Street
Central Falls, Rhode Island
November 10, 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 6:10pm Council President William Benson Jr. Presided.
Edna Poulin was present and questioned the Council on the withdrawal of funds from the pension system which was a resolution on the agenda. She also commented on the financial reports.
Richard Aubin-Present
Eunice Delahoz-Present
Patrick Szlastha-Present
Elizabeth A. Crowley-Absent
William Benson-Present
Quorum present.
Council President Benson led the assembly in the Pledge Allegiance.
A) Minutes
2. October 29, 2008 (Special)
B) Correspondences
a) Town of Portsmouth re: In opposition to Medicaid Reform RI Global Consumer compact Waiver Application
b) Town of Middletown re: RI Transportation co-share directive be rescinded immediately.
c) Channel One re: Invitation to help/assistance for Thanksgiving Dinner
C) City Officers’ Reports
1) Code Enforcement Reports July, & August, 2008
2) General Fund/Revenues Report Sept. 30, 2008
3) General Fund Expenditures Report Oct. 31, 2008.
4) City Clerk’s Report October, 2008
5) Frou Chartier-Bd. Of Canvassers- Elected members of the Ward Committees.
D) Resolutions of Condolences and Congratulations
1. Extending Congratulations to Ryan Michael Fournier on Attaining the Rank of Eagle Scout.
2. Extending Congratulations to Matthew Raymond Fournier on Attaining the Rank of Eagle Scout.
3. Condolences to the Family of the Late Casey Andrade.
4. Condolences to the Family of the Late Robert C. Casto.
5. Extending Condolences to the Family of Wayne D. Brown.
Motion to accept and place on file items A through D made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Szlastha. All Agreed. So voted. 4-0
E) Claims
a) Estate of Dacia L. Pray for incident that occurred on August 14, 2006 death resulting.
b) William Laramee of 15 Courtland St. CF re: tire damages to his vehicle due to water pipe repairs.
c) Carlos E. Alzate of 97 Hedly Ave. CF for damages to his vehicle allegedly hit by Police Dept. cor. Hunt & Illinois Sts.
Councilor Benson recused himself from voting because his daughter was listed on one of the claims as a defendant.
Motion to refer these items in E to Claims Committee made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Delahoz All Agreed. So voted. 3-0 Council Benson recused.
- Mayor Moreau was not present.
(see list)
Because of the death of Mr. Brown the Tax Assessor, there was no one present to discuss the abatements.
Motion to table was made by Councilor Delehoz, seconded by Councilor Slzastha. All agreed. So voted. 4-0 Approved.
At this time the Council recessed the Council meeting at 6:25 pm to convene to the Liquor Board.
At 7:22 pm the City Council re-convened at this point.
d) Personal Service (NEW)
d/b/a Multiservice Guate #2
773 Broad St.
Mr. Jose Medidna was present but did not have his Certificate of Occupancy or his retail sales permit.
Motion to table was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 4-0 Approved.
License Renewals 2008
Class B victualling (see list)
Motion to remove Mato Grande from the list was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 4-0 Approved.
Motion to approve all on list was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 4-0 Approved.
Motion to approve Mato Grande subject to the out come of the Show Cause hearing of December,was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 4-0 Approved.
Class A –restaurant (see list)
Motion to remove El Chapin from the list was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 4-0 Approved.
Motion to approve all others on list was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 4-0 Approved.
Motion to table El Chapin until the Just Cause hearing in December, was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 4-0 Approved.
Class C-variety stores (see list)
Motion to approve list was made by Councilor Szlastha, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 4-0 Approved
Automotive Repair (see list)
Councilor Aubin recused himself because the establishment that he works for was on the list.
Motion to approve list was made by Councilor Delahoz , seconded by Councilor Szlastha agreed. So voted. 3-0 Approved 1 recruzed.
Caterer (see list)
Motion to approve list was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 4-0 Approved
General Service (see list)
Motion to approve list was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 4-0 Approved
General Repair (see list)
Motion to approve list was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Szlastha. All agreed. So voted. 4-0 Approved
Laundry (see list)
Motion to approve list was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 4-0 Approved
Personal Service (see list)
Councilor Szlastha recused himself because his establishment was on the list.
Motion to approve list was made by Councilor Delahoz , seconded by Councilor Aubin agreed. So voted. 3-0 Approved 1 recruzed.
Retail Sales (see list)
Motion to remove Multiservice Guate #2 (tabled at start of meeting)
Motion to remove from list Councilor Delahoz , seconded by Councilor Szlastha agreed. So voted. 4-0
Motion to approve list was made by Councilor Delahoz , seconded by Councilor Szlastha agreed. So voted. 3-0 Approved 1 recused.
Entertainment (see list)
Motion to approve list except for Mato Grande which is granted subject to the just cause hearing scheduled in December, was made by Councilor Delahoz , seconded by Councilor Szlastha agreed. So voted. 4-0 Approved .
Pool Tables (see list)
Motion to approve list except for Mato Grande which is granted subject to the just cause hearing scheduled in December, was made by Councilor Delahoz , seconded by Councilor Szlastha agreed. So voted. 4-0 Approved .
Amusement (see list)
Motion to approve list except for Mato Grande which is granted subject to the just cause hearing scheduled in December, was made by Councilor Delahoz , seconded by Councilor Szlastha agreed. So voted. 4-0 Approved .
a). Authorizing a Deposit to the City’s Private Pension Plan In order to meet the Required Minimum operating Level In the Immediate Participation Guarantee Fund.
Motion to approve, was made by Councilor Aubin , seconded by Councilor Szlastha agreed. So voted. 4-0 Approved .
INTRODUCTION
a). Amending Chapter 34, Section 37 Pertaining to Restoration of Sidewalks. At the request of Councilor Benson
So introduced.
FIRST PASSAGE
a). Amending Article II. Police Division-Section 22-36. Course Reimbursement as requested by Councilor Benson.
Motion to approve, was made by Councilor Aubin , seconded by Councilor Szlastha agreed. So voted. 4-0 Approved .
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Motion to adjourn was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Szlastha.
Time: 7:45pm.
Sincerely,
Marie A. Twohey
City Clerk