City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
2nd Floor, City Hall
580 Broad Street
Central Falls, Rhode Island
June 20, 2011
Web Address: www.centralfallsri.us
TDD/TTY 401-727-7450
Monday, At 6:00
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 6:00 pm. Councilor James Diossa Presided
Robert Ferri present
Edna Poulin present
James Diossa present
Thomas Lazieh of 1072 Lonsdale Ave. spoke about the budget hearing.
Colonel Joseph Moran spoke about a tobacco Sting that took place on June 14th and 15th and for illegal sales.
Daniel Issa of 1140 Lonsdale Ave. was present and offered his services and knowledge to the City.
A) Minutes
May 16, 2011
May 25 and 26th, 2011 (workshop)
June 6, 2011
B) Correspondences
1. N. Smithfield School Committee re: Contract Continuation
2. Senator Elizabeth A. Crowley re: 711 Convenience Store.
3. Smithfield Public Schools re: Contract Continuations
4. City Clerk at the instruction of the Receiver’s Council Lemyer’s Collision Center pertaining to request to attend meeting.
C) City Officers’ Reports
1. Police Department for April, and May, 2011
2. City Clerk’s for May, 2011
3. Fire Department for May, 2011
D) Resolutions of Congratulations or Condolences
1) Extending Condolences to the family of Josephine McLaughlin, at the request of Edna Poulin.
2) Extending Congratulations to the family of Sebastian Vergara on Attaining the Rank of Eagle Scout.
3) Extending Congratulations to Jose Contreras RI Science Olympiad.
4) Extending Congratulations to Lisa DaCosta RI Science Olympiad.
5) Extending Congratulations to John Davis RI Science Olympiad.
6) Extending Congratulations to Students Winning 6th Place at National High School Chess Championship. (see list)
Motion to accept and place on file item A through D was made by Edna Poulin, seconded by Robert Ferri, all agreed. So voted.
a). Noreen Shaffi of 229 Gano St. Prov. RI re: alleged pothole damage to her vehicle on 4/7/11 on Moore St.
b). Nieve Perez by here attorney Fay Law associates Inc. for alleged injuries that occurred as a result of alleged negligence on May 17, 2011.
c). Dorothy and James Mandeville for alleged damages as a result of accident involving
Motion by to refer these items to the Claims Committee collectively made by Robert Ferri, Edna Poulin seconded the motion. All agreed. So voted.
| a). Second Hand Renewals | (see list) Motion by to approve collectively made by Robert Ferri, Edna Poulin seconded the motion. All agreed. So voted. Also, discussed the recommendation of the Receivers Council to proceed with people who have not renewed. They requested a list be made up and given to Colonel Moran to go pay them a visit. |
| b). Peddler Renewals | (see list) Motion by to approve collectively by Robert Ferri, Edna Poulin seconded the motion. All agreed. So voted. |
| c). Hawker(new) | Keith Lambea d/b/a Phantom Fireworks 756 Lonsdale Ave ( exterior in tent on private property) 122 Orlando Dr. N. Providence, RI At first Mr. Lambea was not present but showed up later. Motion by Robert Ferri to table, seconded by Edna Poulin All agreed. So voted. Motion by Robert Ferri to remove from the table, seconded by Edna Poulin All agreed. So voted. After extensive questioning of the Fire Chief Dion and Mathew Oliverio, Esq. Motion by Edna Poulin made a motion to approve, seconded by Councilor James Diossa, Robert Ferri voted no. Motion carried. So voted. |
| d). Annual Picnic | St. Joseph Church 391 High St. Sept. 9 and 10th on Parish Grounds Motion by to approve by Robert Ferri, Edna Poulin seconded the motion. All agreed. So voted. |
| e). Retail Sales | Jose Torres d/b/a International Food Mkt 850 Broad St. Motion by to approve by Robert Ferri, Edna Poulin seconded the motion. All agreed. So voted. |
| f). PI renewal | Daniel Navedo 101 Washington St. Motion by to approve by Robert Ferri, Edna Poulin seconded the motion. All agreed. So voted. |
| f. Special permit Jenks Park | Progresso Latino 626 Broad St. (health fair) 7-22-23 Motion by to approve by Robert Ferri, Edna Poulin seconded the motion. All agreed. So voted. |
| g. Special permit dance/entertain. | Holy Spirit Parish Annual 42 week Club dance 1050 Dexter St. June 25, 2010 dinner dance Motion by to approve by Robert Ferri, Edna Poulin seconded the motion. All agreed. So voted. |
| h. Use of Jenks Park | Movement Pentecostal Mount Sinai 530 Broadway, Pawt. Motion by to approve by Robert Ferri, Edna Poulin seconded the motion. All agreed. So voted. |
| i. Retail Sales | Rubidia A. Romero d/b/a Libreria Christiana and Arcade Noe 684 Dexter St. Motion by to approve by Robert Ferri, Edna Poulin seconded the motion. All agreed. So voted. |
| j. General Service 1st appearance | Jose C. Garcia Garcia Insurance 539 Broad St. Motion by to approve by Robert Ferri, Edna Poulin seconded the motion. All agreed. So voted. |
| k. Peddler (new) | Raoul Ortiz d/b/a City Hot Dogs 26 Thomas Ave. Pawt.- Did not show up. Motion by Robert Ferri to table, seconded by Edna Poulin All agreed. So voted. |
| l. Entertainment (new) | Katrina’s Country Kitchen 502 Roosevelt Ave. Karaoke--DJ Motion by to approve by Robert Ferri, Edna Poulin seconded the motion. All agreed. So voted. |
The owner of Lemyer’s was present as requested. Discussion took place about the vehicles being parked on the street and on the sidewalk creating a dangerous situation. The Receiver’s Council had concerns due to the parking
Mathew Helfand , Tax Assessor was present to answer questions.
Motion by to approve by Robert Ferri ,Edna Poulin seconded the motion. All agreed. So voted.
a) Amending Chapter 32 Pertaining to sidewalks Being Kept Clean and Free of Litter and Debris
So Introduced.
b) Amending Article 1 Section 12-8 Schedule of fees for licenses and permits.
Motion by to approve by Robert Ferri ,Edna Poulin seconded the motion. All agreed. So voted.
a). Authorizing Patricia Salisbury and Kenneth Castle to Erect a Fence on City owner land abutting River Island Park.
Kenneth Castle and Patricia Salisbury, petitioners were present.
Motion by to approve by Edna Poulin , Robert Ferri seconded the motion. All agreed. So voted.
Battalion Chief Manuel F. Marques after 23 yrs. 9 mos. of service for a regular retirement.
Motion by to approve by Robert Ferri, seconded by Edna Poulin the motion. All agreed. So voted.
Kenneth Vaudreuil, Recycling Coordinator was present to answer questions.
Motion by to approve by Robert Ferri, seconded by Edna Poulin the motion. All agreed. So voted.
Motion to adjourn made by Robert Ferri, seconded by Edna Poulin. Time 7:44pm.
Sincerely,
Marie A. Twohey, CMC
City Clerk