City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
2nd Floor, City Hall
580 Broad Street
Central Falls, Rhode Island
March 9, 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 6:00pm Council President William Benson Jr. Presided
Edna Poulin was present and commented on the proposed Ordinances.
John Burns was representing Council 94 and commented on the Ordinances.
John Kuzmiski –Finance Director was present and commented on all the items that were under discussion.
Richard Aubin-Present
Eunice Delahoz-Present
Patrick Szlastha-Absent
Jeremiah A. O’Connor- Present
William Benson-Present
Quorum present
Council President Benson presided and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A) Minutes
1. February 9, 2009
2. February 19, 2009
3. February 27, 2009
4. March 4, 2009
B) Correspondences
1. Bd. Of Canvassers re: Special Election results
2. City of East Providence re: Resolution Supporting Necessary Municipal Tools Contained in the FY 2009 Supplemental Budget Proposal.
3. Dog Officer- re: Dog reports
4. Colonel Joseph P. Moran III re: Thank you for Condolences
5. Scoop at the Falls- Request for License.
6. Town of West Warwick in Support of the Caruolo Act.
7. City of Newport re: Invitation to St. Patrick’s Day Parade
C) City Officers’ Reports
1) City Clerk’s Report for February, 2009
2) Single audit, SAS# 112 communications, and SAS# 114.
3) Auditor’s Reports as required by OMB Circular A-133
4) Independent Auditor’s Report FY ending June 30, 2008.
5) General Fund Expenditures Report- January 31, 2009 and February 28, 2009
6) Animal Report January, February,2009
7) Police Report January, and February 2009
D) Resolutions of Condolences and Congratulations
a) Congratulating Raymond Bousquet III on his promotion to Captain.
b) Extending Condolences to the family of Thomas F. Tinkham.
c) Extending Condolences to the family of James V. Gillan.
d) Extending Condolences to the family of Gertrude Larivee.
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. 4-0
Councilor Aubin nominated Councilor Delahoz for Councilor Pro-Tem, seconded by Jeremiah O’Connor, all agreed. So Voted. 4-0
a). Allstate Ins. Co. (subrogation claim)for Marvin Giron who was allegedly hit by Patrick Rogan-Police Dept. employee on 4/19/2008 on Perry St.
Councilor Aubin made a motion to refer this item to the Claims Committee, second by Councilor Delahoz, all agreed. So voted. 4-0
(see list)
Mr. Battey of Appraisal Resource was present , who has been representing the City after the death of Mr. Wayne Brown. He explained the items on the abatement list.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Aubin. All agreed. So voted. 4-0
a). Raffle/Chopstick Auction
Knights of Columbus, 20 Claremont St. April 17, 2009 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Aubin. All agreed. So voted. 4-0
b). Constable (New)
Jeremiah A. O’Connor
124 Butler Ave.
Councilor O’Connor recused himself because it was for himself.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Aubin. All agreed. So voted. 3-0 –1 recused.
c). Peddler’s License
Ana L. Perez (tabled 2/9/09-no show)
d/b/a Luciana’s
63 Fletcher St.
Ana L. Perez was present and withdrew her application.
d). Personal Service
Reiny Guerrero
d/b/a Fresh Barbershop
781A. Broad St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Aubin. All agreed. So voted. 4-0
e) Retail Sales
Michael Winter
d/b/a Builders Surplus Inc.
2 Conduit St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Aubin. All agreed. So voted. 4-0
f). Permit for Jenks Park
Children’s Friends and Services
153 Summer St.-- July 18, 2009 10:00 am to 3:00pm
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 4-0
g). Personal Service
Reiny Gurrero
d/b/a Fresh Barbershop
781A Broad St.
This was a duplicate of item d).—no action.
h). A Restaurant
Joseph Bucci
d/b/a Yummy’s Market
723 Broad St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Aubin. All agreed. So voted. 4-0
i). C- Variety
Joseph Bucci
d/b/a Yummy’s Market
723 Broad St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Aubin. All agreed. So voted. 4-0
j). Personal Service
Luz M. Rivera & Luis Artu
d/b/a Kidz Jungle Cutz
324 Hunt St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 4-0
k). Peddler (New)
Christopher Melo of 251 Woodward Ave. E. Prov.
d/b/a Atlantic Fish Market
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin seconded by Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 4-0
l). Peddler (New)
Serafim Cordeiro of 22 Toronto Ave. Prov.
d/b/a Cordeiro Fish
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by O’Connor. All agreed. So voted. 4-0
Mayor Charles Moreau was present and spoke about the State and Local budget crises.
a). Bd. Of Canvassers
Rosemary Canavan
60 Illinois St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Aubin. All agreed. So voted. 4-0
a). Franklin Solano
542 Hunt St.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Aubin. All agreed. So voted. 4-0
a). Approving the Purchase of 82 Lincoln Ave. (at the request of Councilor Benson)
b). Approving the Purchase of 17-17 ½ Lincoln Ave.(at the request of Councilor Benson)
Motion to approve collectively was made by Councilor O’Connor, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 4-0
a). Making revised appropriations for the support of the City of Central Falls for the FY ending June 30,2009
b). Eliminating Certain Governmental Funds
c). Amending John Hancock Pension Trust Fund
d). Rescinding the City Ordinance Pertaining to Police Details
e). Authorizing a Four Day work week.
f). Payment of Accrued vacation and Sick Time Pay upon Retirement.
Each title was read in for introduction.
Motion to go into executive session was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Councilor O’Connor. All agreed. So voted. 4-0
At 7:30pm the City Council re-convened this meeting.
Councilor Delahoz made a motion to seal the minutes, seconded by Councilor O’Connor, all agreed. So voted.
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilor O’Connor, seconded by Aubin. All agreed. So voted. 4-0 8:05 pm
Sincerely,
Marie Twohey,
City Clerk