City of Central Falls
City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
2nd Floor, City Hall
580 Broad Street
Central Falls, Rhode Island
October 20, 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 6:05pm Council President William Benson Jr. Presided
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Richard Aubin-Present
Eunice Delahoz-Present
Patrick Szlastha-Present
Elizabeth A. Crowley-Present
William Benson-Present
Quorum present
Council President Benson presided and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance with a moment of silence for the troops.
A) Minutes
B) Correspondences
1. City of Newport re: In support of RIPTA board of Directors to reconsider the proposed route reductions.
2. City of Providence re: In support of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
3. Thank you from Joseph Dion for Condolences
C) City Officers’ Reports
1) City Clerk’s Report for September, 2008
2) General Fund Expenditures Report-unaudited 9/30/08
3) Fire Department Report for September, 2008
4) Library report September, 2008
D) Resolutions of Condolences
1. Extending Condolences to the family of Nadine M. Green.
2. Extending Condolences to the family of Edward T. Clerke.
3. Extending Condolences to the family of Robert J. Connelly Jr. Esq.
4. Extending Condolences to the family of Normand J. Sackal.
5. Welcoming Home Ryan Anthony Sherry from Iraq.
6. Extending Condolences to the family of Leo A. “Bucky” Fontaine Jr.
7. Extending Condolences to the family of Claudette A. Dion.
8. Extending Condolences to the family of Robert H. Newman,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
BAKERY LICENSE
d/b/a Emely Party Store & Bakery
854 Dexter St. (already has retail sales)
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Szlastha, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 5-0
A RESTAURANT
d/b/a Prince Fried Chicken
735 Dexter St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Crowley, seconded by Councilor Aubin. All agreed. So voted. 5-0
C VARIETY
d/b/a Vargas Market
874 Dexter St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Szlastha, seconded by Councilor Aubin. All agreed. So voted. 5-0
GENERAL SERVICE
d/b/a AD Multiservices Inc.
578 Dexter St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Crowley, seconded by all. All agreed. So voted. 5-0
AUTO REPAIRS
e. Sony Polanco
d/b/a Chiqui Mufflers Shop
601 Lonsdale Ave.
Councilor Aubin recrused himself.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Szlastha, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 4-0
BLACKSTONE VALLEY TOURISM COUNCIL ALONG W/C.F. RECREATION
f. USE OF JENKS PARK
WINTER FESTIVAL
Tony Tager of the Recreation department was present and explained the winter festival plans of music and trolley rides.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Crowley, seconded by All. All agreed. So voted. 5-0
(see list)
Mr. Wayne Brown Tax Assessor was present to answer any questions.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Crowley, seconded by All. All agreed. So voted. 5-0
1. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract between the City of Central Falls and Local 1627, RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO at the request of the Mayor.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Crowley, seconded by All. All agreed. So voted. 5-0
2. Resolution in support of Tax Stabilization for property owned by Tai-0 Associates LP, located at 521 Roosevelt Avenue at the request of Councilors Delahoz and Aubin.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Aubin. All agreed. So voted. 5-0
a. Amending Article II. Police Division- Section 22-36. Course Reimbursement
So introduced.
PUBLIC HEARING /FINAL PASSAGE:
b. Amending Section 8-12 Keeping of Animals
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by All. All agreed. So voted. 5-0
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Motion to adjourn was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Councilor Szlastha. All agreed. So voted. 5-0 Adjourned 6:53 pm.
Sincerely,
Marie Twohey,
City Clerk