City of Central Falls
City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
2nd Floor, City Hall
580 Broad Street
Central Falls, Rhode Island
February 9, 2009
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 6:00pm Council President William Benson Jr. Presided
Edna Poulin spoke about the audit report, and questioned our shortfalls in relation to all surrounding communities. John Kuzmiski, Finance Director was present and stated he has met with the Mayor to discuss 32 areas that he suggest making changes.
Richard Aubin-Present
Eunice Delahoz-Present
Patrick Szlastha-Absent
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
1. January 12, 2009
2. January 16, 2009
3. January 28, 2009
B) Correspondences
1. RI League of Cities & Towns budget recommendations.
2. Richard G. Aubin Sr. re: request to attend meeting.
3. Town of Burrillville re: in support of H-5190 and H 5019
4. City of Pawtucket re: In opposition of mid year cuts.
5. Town of Burrillville re: Supporting Legislation requiring utilities to pay relocation of infrastructure.
C) City Officers’ Reports
1) Police reports December, 2008
2) City Clerk’s January, 2009
3) Code Enforcement November, and December 2008.
4) General Fund Expenditures Report-1/31/2009
D) Resolutions of Condolences and Congratulations
a) Extending Condolences to the family of Genevive Mary Cooney.
b) Extending Condolences to the family of Andrew R. “Pete” Moreau.
c) Extending Condolences to the family of Bernard G. Mongeau.
d) Extending Condolences to the family of John L. Goes.
e) Extending Congratulations to Richard Aubin Sr. d/b/a Quality Auto Inc celebrating 25 years of Business.
f) Extending Condolences to the family of Joseph P. Moran Jr.
g) Extending Condolences to the family of Alice Procter.
h) Extending Condolences to the family of Normand A. Lanoue.
i) Extending Condolences to the family of Stella F. Gnys.
j) Extending Condolences to the family of Monica T. Reilly.
Motion to accept and place on file collectively items A through D made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All Agreed. So voted. 3-0
City Clerk Marie Twohey presented Mr. Aubin with a Resolution.
(see list)
Mr. Robert Beatty from Appraisal Resource was representing the City in the interim after the death of Mr. Wayne Brown.
There were no questions.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Aubin. All agreed. So voted. 3-0
| a. Victualing Efrain Pleitez-Plitez Ramos Inc. d/b/a Delis Restaurant 508 Dexter St. Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 3-0 |
| b. C Variety Angela Estrada d/b/a Mini Market La Esteranza 1234 Broad St. Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 3-0 |
| c. PI RENEWAL Rudolph Legenza d/b/a B & R Agency 7 Tiffany St. No action- no quorum |
| d. Constables (new) 1. Adam J. Zuckerman-RI Emer. Agency Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin , seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 3-0 2. Robert M Dimartino-RI Emer. Agency Motion to approve was made by Councilor Crowley, seconded by All. All agreed. So voted. 5-0 3. Raymond Cooney Esq.- Judge Motion to table because he was not present made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz, All Agreed . So voted. 4. Alberto Cardona Esq. Judge Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz, All agreed. So voted. 3-0 |
| e. Auto Repairs (transferred to new corp.name) Chiqui Muffler Shop Inc. d/b/a Chique Muffler Shop Inc. 601 Lonsdale Ave. Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 3-0 |
Mayor Moreau was not present.
a). Engaging a Tax Sale Attorney- (at the request of Councilor Delahoz)
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 3-0
a. Special Flood Hazard Areas and Flood Fringe Lands So introduced)
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 3-0 Adjourned 6:23 pm.
Sincerely,
Marie Twohey,
City Clerk