City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
2nd Floor, City Hall
580 Broad Street
Central Falls, Rhode Island
February 22, 2011
Web Address: www.centralfallsri.us
TDD/TTY 401-727-7450
Tuesday, At 6:00pm
State Receiver’s Council
A meeting of the Central Falls State’s Receiver’s Council was held on the above date, in the Council Chambers at 6:05 pm. Councilor James Diosso Presided.
Robert Ferri absent
Edna Poulin present
James Diossa present.
Quorum present.
Representative James McLaughlin was present and presented a certificate of appreciation to the Director of Public Works for work done during snow storms. Mr. St. Pierre was present and spoke about no stop sign on Clay and Hawes Sts. and also about Lemyers parking vehicles on sidewalk. Col. Moran was present and said he would look into it.
Councilor James Diossa presided and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A) Minutes
1. January 18, 2011
B) Correspondences
1. Harvey Waxman re: THE RIGHT PLAN
2. Justice Robert G. Flanders, Jr. re: Update to State Receiver's Council
C) City Officers’ Reports
1. Police Department Report December, 2010.
2. City Clerk’s Reports January, 2011.
3. Fire Department report January 2011.
4. Finance Revenue and expenditure report
Motion to accept and place on file collectively items A to C made by Edna Poulin, seconded by Councilor James Diossa. All agreed. So voted.
1. Brian Fournier of 25 Ayr St. for alleged damages to his building as a result of the execution of a search warrant.
Motion to refer this item to the Trust made by Edna Poulin, seconded by James Diossa. All agreed. So voted.
dance | Januoz Kkovozok Polish language school St. Joseph’s school 11 Jenks st. – March 5, 2011 at 7PM TO 1:00AM Motion to APPROVE made by Edna Poulin seconded by Councilor James Diossa. All agreed. So voted. 2-0 |
| b. Personal service 1st appearance | Nuris Figuereo d/b/a Nuris Salon 903 Dexter St. Applicant was not present at first. Motion to TABLE made by Edna Poulin seconded by Councilor James Diossa. All agreed. So voted. 2-0 Motion to remove from the table made by Councilor Diossa seconded by Edna Poulin. All agreed. So voted. 2-0 Motion to APPROVE made by Edna Poulin seconded by Councilor James Diossa. All agreed. So voted. 2-0 |
| c. A Restaurant 1st appearance | Niaz Ahmad d/b/a Place Fried Chicken 744 Dexter St. Motion to APPROVE made by Edna Poulin seconded by Councilor James Diossa. All agreed. So voted. 2-0 |
| d. Retail Sales 1st appearance | Lisa M. Cardoso d/b/a Caribe Wireless Computer Service 533 Broad St. Motion to APPROVE made by Edna Poulin seconded by Councilor James Diossa. All agreed. So voted. 2-0 |
| e. Class D Bakery 1st appearance | Angela Estrada d/b/a Mini Market La Esteranza 1234 Broad St. Motion to APPROVE made by Edna Poulin seconded by Councilor James Diossa. All agreed. So voted. 2-0 |
| Katrina’s Country Kitchen Inc d/b/a Katrina’s Country Kitchen 502 Roosevelt Ave. Motion to APPROVE made by Edna Poulin seconded by Councilor James Diossa. All agreed. So voted. 2-0 |
| Paul M Harkness d/b/a Harks’s Hadwin St. Café 63 Hadwin St. Motion to APPROVE subject to all fees and taxes being paid made by Edna Poulin seconded by Councilor James Diossa. All agreed. So voted. 2-0 |
| h. 2 amusements | Paul M Harkness d/b/a Harks’s Hadwin St. Café 63 Hadwin St. Motion to APPROVE made by Edna Poulin subject of all fees and taxes being paid seconded by Councilor James Diossa. All agreed. So voted. 2-0 |
| i. 1 Pool table | Paul M Harkness d/b/a Harks’s Hadwin St. Café 63 Hadwin St. Motion to APPROVE made by Edna Poulin subject of all fees and taxes being paid seconded by Councilor James Diossa. All agreed. So voted. 2-0 |
| j. Personal Service 2nd appearance | Jairo A. Echeverry d/b/a True Stylez Barbershop 718 Dexter St. Motion to APPROVE made by Edna Poulin seconded by Councilor James Diossa. All agreed. So voted. 2-0 |
| k. Entertainment License (concert) | The Low Anthem/ Urban Smart Growth 280 Rand St. 8am—1:00pm March 12, 2011 Motion to APPROVE made by Edna Poulin subject to all required licenses and posting representatives of the Police and Fire departments seconded by Councilor James Diossa. All agreed. So voted. 2-0 |
| l. Victuling | Log In Ent. Inc. d/b/a Lima’s Place 499 High St. Motion to APPROVE made by Edna Poulin seconded by Councilor James Diossa. All agreed. So voted. 2-0 |
| m. Personal service 1st appearance | Mario R. Moterroso d/b/a Guatelinda 866 Dexter St. Motion to APPROVE made by Edna Poulin seconded by Councilor James Diossa. All agreed. So voted. 2-0 |
| n. special permit | Knights of Colombus d/b/a K of C 20 Claremont St. Chop Stix auction April 1-7pm-9:30pm Motion to APPROVE made by Edna Poulin seconded by Councilor James Diossa. All agreed. So voted. 2-0 |
(see list)
Tax Assessor Matthew Helfand was present to answer any questions.
Motion to APPROVE made by Edna Poulin seconded by Councilor James Diossa. All agreed. So voted. 2-0
a). Amendment to Chapter 36Article XI Pertaining to weight limits on bridges as ordered by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation.
b). Amending Chapter 34, Section 45 Pertaining to Homestead Exemptions
c). Amending Chapter 34, Section 43 Pertaining to Tax Exemptions for Veterans
d). Amending Chapter 32, Section 8 Pertaining to Depositing Snow on Streets
So introduced.
ORDINANCE/FIRST PASSAGE
a) Amending Chapter 32, Section 36 Pertaining to the Assessment of an Administrative Fee
Motion to APPROVE made by Edna Poulin seconded by Councilor James Diossa. All agreed. So voted. 2-0
a). Amending Article II Excavations
CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 18TH MEETING.
Motion to continue this ordinance to the meeting of March 21, 2011 made by Edna Poulin seconded by Councilor James Diossa. All agreed. So voted. 2-0
A) In Support of Extended Producer Responsibility
Motion to APPROVE made by Edna Poulin seconded by Councilor James Diossa. All agreed. So voted. 2-0.
B) Engaging a Tax Attorney
Motion to APPROVE made by Edna Poulin seconded by Councilor James Diossa. All agreed. So voted. 2-0
Motion to adjourn was made by Edna Poulin. All agreed. So voted. Time: 7:15pm.
Sincerely,
Marie A. Twohey, CMC
City Clerk