City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
2nd Floor, City Hall
580 Broad Street
Central Falls, Rhode Island
August 24, 2009
Web Address: www.centralfallsri.us
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Monday, At 6:00 pm
A meeting of the Central Falls City Council was held on the above date, in the Council Chambers at 6:00pm Councilor William Benson , Jr. presided
Ms. Edna Poulin of Notre Dame Street, was present and asked questions regarding the resolution pertaining to borrowing money. Azim Magazwalla the finance Director was not present at the time but arrived later to answer her questions.
Richard Aubin-Present
Eunice Delahoz-Present
Patrick Szlastha-Present
William Benson-Present
Jeremiah A. O’Connor-Present
Quorum present.
Council President Benson presided and lead the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A) Minutes
1. June 2, 2009
2. June 8, 2009
B) Correspondences
1. City of Pawtucket re: Support of Resolution in support of Educational Summit.
2. Town of Westerly re: Support of US Supreme Court opinion in Carcieri v. Salazar
3. Town of Charlestown re: Support opposing Electric Rate Increase
4. Town of Charlestown re: Opposing Health Insurance Rate Hikes
5. Town of Glocester re: Opposing proposed hikes by Blue Cross and United Health.
6. Town of Portsmouth re: Urging support of US Supreme Court Opinion in Carcieri v. Salazar.
7. The Twohey Family re: Thank you for Condolences.
8. Town of Middletown re: Requesting the General Assembly to enact legislation criminalizing prostitution.
9. Director of Recreation-A. Tager re: Request for Ordinances for Use fees for the Fields.
10. Ocean State Policy Research Institute re: requesting copies of Fiscal Impact Statements for collective bargaining agreements.
C) City Officers’ Reports
1) City Clerk’s Reports, June, and July, 2009
2) Fire Department Annual Report, 2008
3) Police Department Report July, 2009
D) Resolutions of Condolences and Congratulations
1. Extending Condolences to the family of Peter Kiras.
2. Extending Condolences to the family of James F. Cruise Jr.
3. Extending Condolences to the family of William F. Burke.
4. Extending Condolences to the family of Paul J. Loiselle.
5. Extending Condolences to the family of Theophil F. Libucha.
6. Congratulations to the Students of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Academy Band Members. (see list)
7. Extending a Warm Welcom to President Alvaro Uribe.
8. Extending Condolences to the family of Michael M. Occhi.
9. Extending Condolences to the family of Helen E. Plouffe.
10. Extending Condolences to the family of Milton J. King.
Motion to accept and place on file collectively items A through D made by Councilor Delahoz and seconded by Councilor Aubin and Councilor Szlastha. All Agreed. So voted. 5-0
a). Tower Group Companies for: Dexter Food Corp. re: slip and fall in City Lot near 693 Dexter St.
b). Georgeann Lewis re: Removal of employment by CF School District
Motion to refer to Claims Committee item # 5 a and b made by Councilor Delahoz and seconded by Councilor Aubin. All Agreed. So voted. 5-0
| a. Personal Service | d/b/a753 Wellness Center 753 Broad St. NO ACTION TAKEN |
| b. Annual Bingo (Permit) | 30 Washington St. Motion to approve made by Councilor Szlastha, seconded by Councilor Aubin. All agreed. So voted. |
| c. General Service (1st appearance) | d/b/a Cadillac Shine Detailing 99 Cowden St. (NO ONE SHOWED UP) Motion to TABLE made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz and Councilor Szlastha. All agreed. So voted. |
| d. General Service (second appearance) | d/b/a Carribean Multi-services 850 Broad St. Motion to approve made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Councilor Szlastha. All agreed. So voted. |
| e. Parade Permit | Associacion Libre Mexicana De RI West Hunt St. to Lonsdale Ave. 9/12/09 2:30pm(see map attached) Motion to approve made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Szlastha. All agreed. So voted. |
| f. Personal Services (1st appearance) | d/b/a Sister’s B. Salon 901 Broad St. Motion to approve made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. |
| g. A Restaurant (1st appearance) | d/b/a La Estacion Bakery 353 Broad St. Motion to table made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. Later on in the meeting Mr. Perez arrived. Motion to remove from the table made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Councilor Szlastha. All agreed. So voted. Motion to approve made by Councilor Szlastha, seconded by Councilor Aubin and Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. |
| h. A Restaurant (1st appearance) | Taco Mix 723 Broad St. Motion to approve made by Councilor Szlastha, seconded by Councilor 0’Connor. All agreed. So voted. |
| i. Special event | d/b/a Tropical Restaurant (fundraiser) Motion to approve subject to police review for details, made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. |
(see list)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Councilor Szlastha. All agreed. So voted.
a). Approving the Purchase of 10-12 Beacon St.
Motion to approve made by Councilor Szlastha, seconded by Councilor Aubin. All agreed. So voted.
b). Resolution declaring the Official Intent of the City of Central Falls (the City) To Re-imburse itself from the proceeds of Qualified School Construction Bonds, for Certain Expenses to be incurred with respect to the Renovation, Rehabilitation, Replacement, O, Improvement and Equipping of Public School Buildings and School Facilities in the City.
Motion to approve made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Councilor Szlastha and Councilor Aubin. All agreed. So voted.
a). Amending Article 1-Section 12-8 Schedule of fees for licenses and permits.
Motion to remove from the table made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Councilor Szlastha. All agreed. So voted.
Discussion took place.
Motion to approve made by Councilor Szlastha, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted.
-Councilor Szlastha commended the the RIAMA on the Rodeo.
Motion to adjourn made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Councilor Aubin. All agreed. So voted. TIME: 7:00 PM
Sincerely,
MARIE A. TWOHEY
CITY CLERK