City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
2nd Floor, City Hall
580 Broad Street
Central Falls, Rhode Island
December 14, 2009
Web Address: www.centralfallsri.us
TDD/TTY 401-727-7450
Monday, At 6:00
Edna Poulin of 68 Notre Dame Street was present and discussed the audit reports and gave the Council her opinions on them.
Hippilito Fontes of 93 Sacred Heart Avenue was present and also had concerns regarding the reports.
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-Present
Patrick Szlastha-Present
William Benson-Present
Jeremiah O’Connor-Present
Quorum present
Council President Benson presided and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A) Minutes
1. November 9, 2009
2. November 25, 2009
3. December 7, 2009
B) Correspondences
1. Town of Glocester re: Opposition to House Bill 5931
2. C. F. Police dept. re: La Estacion Bakery-353 Broad St. operating without license.
3. Charles D. Moreau, Mayor re: Finance Director Appt. ( Azim Mazagonwalla,CPA)
C) City Officers’ Reports
1) City Clerk’s Report November, 2009
2) General Fund Expenditures Report- April, May, June, July, August, September, 2009
D) Resolutions of Condolences and Congratulations
1. Extending Condolences to the family of Edward M. Partridge at the request of Councilor Benson.
2. Extending Condolences to the family of Robert F. Weber Jr. at the request of Councilor Benson.
3. Extending Condolences to the family of Jennile M. Lambert at the request of Councilor Benson.
4. Extending Condolences to the family of Irene DeGuilio at the request of Councilor Benson.
5. Rand Place Officers-- of Rand Place Asso. At the request of Councilor Benson.
Motion to accept and place on file collectively items A through D made by Councilor Delahoz and seconded by Councilor Szlastha. All Agreed. So voted. 5-0
pursuant to 42-46-5(a) 2 Ongoing litigation Fontes vs City of Central Falls AND (Simple Pleasures Spa vs City of Central Falls)
Motion to adjourn into executive session was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Councilor Szlastha. All agreed. So voted. 5-0 Time: 6:30pm
Time: 6:45pm The Council re-convened. All members present.
Motion to seal the minutes was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Councilor Szlastha. All agreed. 5-0
Jack Gannon, Esq. administered the oath of office.
a). Simple Pleasures Spa vs City of Central Falls
Motion to refer this claim to the claims committee was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Aubin. All agreed. So voted. 5-0
| a). A RESTAURANT (1ST APPEARANCE) | Fermin Fuentes d/b/a 3 Amigos 735 Dexter St. Motion to approve was made by Councilor 0’Connor, seconded by Szlastha. All agreed. So voted. 5-0 Council warned him of parking problems if people park on Dexter St. |
| b). LATE RENEWAL RETAIL SALES | Simon Hernandez d/b/a Tierras Chapinas 850 Broad St. Motion to approve was made by Councilor Szlastha, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 5-0 |
| c). second appearance SECOND HAND | Kathleen Schmidt d/b/a Chique Antiques Apparrel & More 712 Broad St. Applicant was not present, she called the clerk’s office and said they still did not have all the documents. Motion to table was made by Councilor Szlastha, seconded by Councilor 0’Connor. All agreed. So voted. 5-0 |
| d). second appearance Personal Service | Marcial Matos d/b/a Kidz Jungle 1101 Lonsdale Ave. Motion to approve was made by Councilor Szlastha, seconded by Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 5-0 |
| e). second appearance A Restaurant | Hector Perez d/b/a La Estacion Bakery 353 Broad St. Mr. Perez reported to the Clerk’s office that he still does not have all the documents. Motion to table was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Councilor 0’Connor. All agreed. So voted. 5-0 |
| f). second appearance A Restaurant | Paula B. Ramos d/b/a Taco Mix 723 Broad St. Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Szlastha . All agreed. So voted. 5-0 |
| g. second appearance General Service | H & R Block d/b/a H & R Block 661 Dexter St. Motion to approve was made by Councilor Szlastha, seconded by Delahoz and Aubin. All agreed. So voted. 5-0 |
| h. second appearance C -Variety | Jose J. Islas d/b/a El Rodeo Market 751 Broad St. Motion to table was made by Councilor Szlastha, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 5-0 |
| i. second appearance General Service | Sabrina Reyes d/b/a Cadillac Shine Detailing Auto & Truck 99 Cowden St. Applicant was present and reported that she still does not have all the documents. Motion to table was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 5-0 |
| j. second appearance General Service | Marisol Moreno d/b/a Avant-Tax 625 Roosevelt Ave. She was not present, she had a baby, but sent a representative. Motion to approve was made by Councilor Szlastha, seconded by 0’Connor and Aubin. All agreed. So voted. 5-0 |
| | Amalia Cruz d/b/a Maia’s Shop 424 High St. Applicant was present, but still did not have all the documents. Motion to table was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 5-0 |
| l. (1st appearance) Personal Service | Simple Pleasures Spa LLC d/b/a Simple Pleasures Spa LLC 753 Broad St James Howe,Esq. was present to represent the Dempsey family. He explained how everything that previously happened was in the past and previously prostitution was not illegal in Rhode Island. This is new application. Councilor Delahoz took exception to the presentation. She explained the entire encounter with the other brother Dempsey, and how he tried to attack Jack Gannon, Esq. of the Law Department, and his wife was on a tape screaming out of the Council, not to mention the blatant disregard for the Council by advertising on the Web for illegal items and operating without a license from the Department of Health. Colonel Moran was present and the Council questioned him about the investigation. Major Guindon was also present and gave testimony about the investigation. He spoke about one incident that they found people sleeping in the establishment. Someone answered the door in scant clothing, and finding boxes of prophylactics on the floor. He also, found posted a copy of a dept. of health license posted on the wall when they called the owner of the license, she signed a statement to say she only applied for a job, and did not work there. Councilor Aubin asked if there had been more than one Summons issued. Major Guindon stated they had been there 2-3 times. Councilor Delahoz spoke of the Web Ad that was posted on Craig’s List Advertising the business. Mr. Howe stated that he client did not own the property he was a tenant. Councilor Aubin stated at the first meeting Mr. Dempsey did not have all the documents, and told him of the possibility of a special meeting. Councilor Delahoz made the motion to deny this application, seconded by Councilor Aubin. All agreed. So voted. LICENSE DENIED |
| m. late renewal General Service | Waterfalls Quick Lube LLC d/b/a Waterfalls Quick Lube 1325 Broad St. Applicant was not present and paperwork did not match documents that were posted. Motion to table was made by Councilor Szlastha, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 5-0 |
| n. late renewal General Service | Waterfalls Carwash LLC d/b/a Waterfalls Carwash 1325 Broad St. Applicant was not present and paperwork did not match documents that were posted. Motion to table was made by Councilor Szlastha, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 5-0 |
Azim Magazwalla was present and responded to Ms. Poulin’s comments.
-Mayor Moreau was not present.
a). AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF ASSETS IN 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 Szlastha, seconded by Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 5-0
Motion to ajourn was made by Councilor Aubin. All agreed. Time: 6:38pm
Sincerely,
Marie A. Twohey
City Clerk