City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
2nd Floor, City Hall
580 Broad Street
Central Falls, Rhode Island
September 14, 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.
Hippilito Fontes was present and made a few comments.
Edna Poulin of Notre Dame St. was present and asked the Council some questions on the Tans notes.
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. August 24, 2009
B) Correspondences
1. Town of East Greenwich re: Resolution in opposition of mandatory binding arbitration on monetary matters for teachers.
2. Town of Burriville; re: Resolution in opposition of Senate bill 2009-S1012 An Act Relating to Towns and Cities-General Powers.
3. Town of Glocester re: Resolution requesting support for opposition to Congressional land use regulations.
4. Town of Portsmouth re: Resolution in support of opposition of reinstatement of a toll on the Mt. Hope Bridge.
5. Marie Twohey,City Clerk re: Notice to License holders and property owner-Cert. mail- & requested by City Council to attend meeting. (see list)
6. Marie Twohey, City Clerk re: Notice to License holders re: signs and flags blocking sidewalks as requested by City Council. (see list)
7. City of Newport re: In support of of Binding arbitration.
C) City Officers’ Reports
1) Police reports
2) City Clerk’s report for August,2009
D) Resolutions of Condolences/&Congratulations
1. Extending Condolences to the family of Mark Weed, at the request of Councilor Benson,Jr.
2. Commending Dr. Brasas and The R.I. Mexican American Asso. For their Hard Work and Dedication in sponsoring the Rodeo.
3. Extending Condolences to the family of Donald P. Twohig.
4. Extending Condolences to the family of Helen T. Moore.
5. Extending Condolences to the family of Domingos Lopes.
6. Extending Condolences to the family of Frank S. Rogala.
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. 5-0
All tenants and property owners were notified by Certified mail by City Clerk and were present.
Councilor Aubin informed them all of the regulations set forth in the Zoning Decision, and recognized the change of appearance since they received the notice.
| a.---Special Permit (entertainment) Annual Dinner/dance | The Holy Spirit Catholic Community 1030 Dexter St. 9/26/2009 Motion to approve was made by Councilor Szlastha, seconded by Aubin. All agreed. So voted. 5-0 |
| b.---Bingo Permit-annual Renewal | Rand Place Association 250 Rand St. Motion to approve was made by Councilor Szlastha, seconded by O’Connor. All agreed. So voted. 5-0 |
| c.---Church World Service P-0 Box 968 Elkhard, In | Charity Walk throughout city -----------Oct. 18,2009 Motion to approve was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 5-0 |
| d.---Special permit/close portion Madeira Ave./outdoor TV | Friends of Charles D. Moreau October 25, 2009 6pm—12pm (Madeira Club-Madeira Ave) Amended typo to say Sept. 25. Motion to approve was made by Councilor Szlastha, seconded by Delahoz. All agreed. So voted. 5-0 |
| e.---Personal Service (first appearance) | Chool Ou Yun d/b/a Oriental Massage & Spa 49 Sheridan St. He was present with his atty. Motion to remove from the table made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Councilor Delahoz. Discussion took place. Colonial Moran spoke of traffic problems that have been there previously. Council President asked for a motion 3 times, no motion made. Motion dies for lack of motion. |
| f.---A Restaurant (second appearance) | Paula Ramos d/b/a Taco Mix 723 Broad St. No one was present— Motion to table was made by Councilor Aubin, seconded by Szlastha. All agreed. So voted. 5-0 |
| g.---Personal Service (second appearance) | Joel Gonzales d/b/a Sister’s B. Salon 901 Broad St. Applicant was present. Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Aubin. All agreed. So voted. 5-0 |
(see list)
Matthew Helford –Tax Assessor was present.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Szlastha. All agreed. So voted. 5-0
a. In support of agreement w/Local Equity Aid Program (RI Leap)
Ken Vaudruiel was present to explain the grant.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Aubin. All agreed. So voted. 5-0
Senator Elizabeth Crowley was present and made a presentation to the City Clerk on the occasion of attaining her cmc.
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Councilor Szlastha. All agreed. So voted. 5-0 Time: 7:01pm
Sincerely,
Marie A. Twohey
City Clerk,CMC