City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
2nd Floor, City Hall
580 Broad Street
Central Falls, Rhode Island
January 12, 2009
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 different items: the expenditure report, etc.
Richard Aubin-Present
Eunice Delahoz-Present
Patrick Szlastha-Present
William Benson-Present
Council President Benson led the assembly in the Pledge Allegiance.
A) Minutes
1. December 8, 2008
2. December 12, 2008
3. January 7, 2009
B) Correspondences
1. Patricia Connelly-Thank you for Condolences.
2. Resignation of Councilor Elizabeth A. Crowley for her Council seat.
3. Gertrude Chartier- Bd. Canvassers- Senatorial District Committee Members-Democrat 2009-2011.
4. Gertrude Chartier- Bd. Canvassers- Senatorial District Committee Members-Republican 2009-2011.
5. Gertrude Chartier- Bd. Canvassers- Special Election Information.
C) City Officers’ Reports
1) Police reports ,November, 2008
2) Municipal Court, Sept., Oct., Nov., 2008
3) Fire Department, August, 2008
4) City Clerk’s Office, December, 2008.
5) General Fund Expenditure Report-Dec. 31, 2008.
D) Resolutions of Condolences and Congratulations
a) Extending Condolences to the family of Charles E. Himeon.
b) Thanking City Councilor Elizabeth A. Crowley for her dedicated Public Service.
c) Congratulations and Best Wishes Father Otoniel J. Otto, Holy Spirit Parish.
d) Congratulations and Best Wishes to Senator M. Paiva Weed on her election to the Position of President of the Senate.
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
1. James Conroy of 16 Francis Ave.,Pawt. For alleged damages to his vehicle while parked unattended at Garfield Social Club parking lot on 12/2/2008 by a snow plow.
2. Stephen Scopelliti of 93 Keech Dam Rd., Chepachet for damages to his vehicle on cor. of Moore and Dexter Sts. allegedly by a DPW vehicle slightly bumped into his vehicle causing the mirror to crack.
Motion to refer this claim to the Claims Committee was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz and Szlastha. So voted. Approved 4-0.
Marie Twohey, City Clerk presented a congratulatory plaque to the outgoing City Councilor.
A RESTAURANT LICENSE
a. Xuz Shi Zou
d/b/a China House
555 Dexter St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Szlastha and Szlastha. So voted. Approved 4-0.
GENERAL SERVICE
b. Maria Ruth Cueruo
d/b/a LaFena Del Regalo
529 Broad St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Szlastha. All agreed. So voted. Approved 4-0.
CONSTABLE – (NEW)
c. Casey Metcalf—(Truant Officer)
521 Dexter St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz and Szlastha. So voted. Approved 4-0.
CONSTABLES (RENEWALS)
d. (See List)
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz and Szlastha. So voted. Approved 4-0.
PI LICENSE-RENEWAL
e. Edward Stepper
d/b/a NMI INVESTIGATIVE GROUP INC.
13 Clay St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz and Szlastha. So voted. Approved 4-0.
GENERAL SERVICE
f. WATERFALLS QUICK LUBE LLC ( combining the carwash and Lube)
d/b/a WATERFALLS QUICK LUBE
1325 Broad St.
Councilor Aubin recused himself because he does business with him.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE LAW DEPARTMENT PLACE THE AMOUNT OF TAXES ON THE TANGABLES DUE AS A LIEN ON THE PROPERTY, seconded by Councilor Delahoz and Szlastha. So voted. Approved 3-0.
A RESTAURANT
g. Habib Shairzei/Jali Foods Inc.
d/b/a Crown Fried Chicken
355 Broad St.
They did not have health department approvals.
Motion to table was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz and Szlastha. So voted. Tabled 4-0.
A RESTAURANT
h. Pleitez Ramos Family Inv. LLC
d/b/a Delis Restaurant
508 Dexter St.
They did not have health department approvals.
Motion to table was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz and Szlastha. So voted. Tabled 4-0.
Mayor Moreau was present and gave an overview of the boarded up houses. He stated that there were 170 boarded up houses and probably 90 more added to that this far. He also stated he will be appointing a task force to work on the growing problem. Mayor Moreau also spoke of the proposed Governor’s cuts which will be devastating to Central Falls. The Mayor also stated he is working with ICE to correct any possible deficiencies with the Detention Facility that might have occurred. Mayor Moreau also congratulated Elizabeth A. Crowley on winning the Senatorial election.
Zoning Board of Review
a). Normand Dumont
141 Shawmut Ave. (replacing Daniel Cooney term to exp. Aug.2010)
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz and Szlastha. So voted. Approved 4-0.
b). Gerard Bassett
31 Washington St.
Motion to table was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz and Szlastha. So voted. Tabled 4-0. (he was not present)
Central Falls Detention Facility Board
c). Michael Golenia (replacing Al Romanwicz)
123 Cross St. (
(This request was withdrawn by the administration for further study)
d). Kevin England
104 Illinois St. ( replacing Augie 0’Connor term to exp. Aug. 2010
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Szlastha, seconded by Councilor Delahoz and Aubin. So voted. Approved 4-0.
Planning Commission
e). Fabian Bustos
84 Illinois St. (replacing Len Ryszkiewicz )
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz and Szlastha. So voted. Approved 4-0.
a). Approving the Redemption of property located at 770-774 Lonsdale Ave.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz and Szlastha. So voted. Approved 4-0.
a). Amending Chapter 34, Section 37 Pertaining to Restoration of Sidewalks.
Public Hearing opened then closed- no one spoke on this item.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz and Szlastha. So voted. Approved 4-0.
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilor Aubin and seconded by Councilor Szlastha. All Agreed.
Sincerely,
Marie A. Twohey
City Clerk