Central Falls
Receiver’s Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
2nd Floor, City Hall
580 Broad Street
Central Falls, Rhode Island
June 9, 2011
Web Address: www.centralfallsri.us
TDD/TTY 401-727-7450
Thursday, At 6:00pm
THIS MEETING WAS RECESSED UNTIL MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2011 AT 6:00PM
A meeting of the Central Falls State’s Receiver’s Council was held on the above date, in the Council Chambers at 6:01 pm. Councilor James Diossa Presided.
Robert Ferri present
Edna Poulin present
James Diossa present
Councilor Diossa led the assembly in the pledge of allegiance.
a) Amending Article 1 Section 12-8 Schedule of fees for licenses and permits.
Motion by to approve by Robert Ferri, Councilor James Diossa seconded the motion. All agreed. So voted.
a) Annual Operating Budget Ordinance
The Public Hearing was opened.
Hor. Robert G. Flanders Jr. Esq. was present to answer any questions.
He gave a verbal presentation of the forecast of the budget. He also explained they were preparing an alternate budget in anticipation of not receiving $4.9 million in State aid.
Edna Poulin stated that there were not supporting documents or other ordinances as required by Charter supplied.
Ms. Poulin questioned the Judge on the status of the $1.8 million dollars in this years budget.
Mr. Ferri also had concerns on the proposed Budget as it relates to the Community Center. Ms. Poulin questioned the Receiver as to negociations relating to Police and Fire Departments. He replied discussions are proceeding. Judge Flanders also reported that he is waiting for a report that was done on Public Safety.
Ms. Poulin asked the receiver if the State Police can do this work. The Judged replied that it could be discussed.
Philip St. Pierre who serves on the board of the Detention Facility was present and said he would bring the message back to the board the their payments are needed.
Thomas Lazieh of 1072 Lonsdale Ave. was present and went over item by item with the receiver.
Rescue runs for the Detention Facility was discussed.
Lynda Dykman, Finance Director, Gayle Corrigan, and Michael Ursillo, Esq. was present.
Robert Ferri made a motion to recess this meeting until Monday, June 13, 2011, Edna Poulin made a motion to second it, all agreed. So moved.
Monday, June 13, 2011—The meeting re-convened- all members present at 6:00pm.
James Diossa opened the meeting to the public again. Thomas Lazieh of 1072 Lonsdale Avenue was present and spoke of the Receiver’s decision to sign and order to implement a budget to allow tax bills to be sent.
Franklin Solano of 542 Hunt St. was present and spoke about the budget.
James Diossa closed the meeting to the public.
Robert Ferri spoke about presenting a balanced budget and the importance of it.
Edna Poulin stated she was not happy with the budget, and did not foresee a plan in place to remove the City from receivership.
Motion to adjourn this meeting was made by Robert Ferri, seconded by Edna Poulin. So moved. Time: 6:12pm
Sincerely,
Marie A. Twohey, CMC
City Clerk