City of Central Falls
Receiver’s Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
2nd Floor, City Hall
580 Broad Street
Central Falls, Rhode Island
March 21, 2011
Web Address: www.centralfallsri.us
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Monday, At 6:00
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
The Boys Scout Troop led the assembly in the pledge of allegiance.
Norm Laliberte was the Scout leader that was present with the Boy Scouts and he thanked the Council for their support.
A) Minutes
1. February 22, 2011
B) Correspondences
1. City of Newport re: Invitation to St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
2. Blackstone Valley Tourism Council re: Article addressing the closure of Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Project.
3. Justice (ret.) Robert G. Flanders, Jr. re: Summary of recent activities.
C) City Officers’ Reports
1) Fire Department reports February, 2011.
2) Police Department reports January, and February,2011.
3) Police Department Year End 2010 Report.
4) City Clerk’s Report February, 2011.
5) Basic Financial Statements and Supplementary Information for the FY ended June 30,2010 with independent Auditor’s Report.
Edna Poulin requested the City Clerk to notify the Finance Director to request a meeting with the auditors to come before them at the next meeting.
Motion to approve the consent agenda collectively A thru C was made by Edna Poulin, seconded by Robert Ferri, all agreed. So voted.
Litigation pertaining to City of Central Falls vs Simple Pleasures Spa.
Motion to move item # 5 to the end of item #6 I, was made by Edna Poulin, seconded by Robert Ferri, all agreed. So voted.
Motion to adjourn into executive session pursuant to the above exemption made by Edna Poulin seconded Robert Ferri. All agreed. So voted. Time 6:30pm
State Receiver’s Council re-convened at 6:43pm
Motion to seal the minutes of executive session made by Edna Poulin, seconded by Robert Ferri. All agreed. So voted.
| a. Entertainment (new) Live music | Log In Entertainer d/b/a Lima’s Place 499 High St. Motion by Edna Poulin to table this item, seconded Robert Ferri. All agreed. So voted. |
| b.A Restaurant 1st appearance | Erick Market & More Inc. d/b/a Erick Market & More 156 Washington St. Motion to approve by Robert Ferri seconded Edna Poulin. All agreed. So voted. |
| c. C Variety 1st appearance | Erick Market & More Inc. d/b/a Erick Market & More 156 Washington St. Motion to approve by Edna Poulin , Robert Ferri seconded the motion. All agreed. So voted. |
| d. Personal Service 1st appearance | GaganDeep Kaur d/b/a Diamond Creative Eyebrows 1252 Broad St. Applicant showed up late. 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. Motion by to approve by Edna Poulin , Robert Ferri seconded the motion. All agreed. So voted. |
| e.Retail Sales 2nd appearance | GaganDeep Kaur d/b/a Diamond Creative Eyebrows 1252 Broad St. 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. Motion by to approve by Edna Poulin , Robert Ferri seconded the motion. All agreed. So voted. |
| f.C Variety 2nd appearance | GaganDeep Kaur d/b/a Diamond Creative Eyebrows 1252 Broad St. Motion by to approve by Edna Poulin , Robert Ferri seconded the motion. All agreed. So voted. |
| g. Retail Sales 1st appearance | Niaz Ahmad Place Fried Chicken Halal Kabab(smokeshop) 744 Dexter St. Motion by Robert Ferri to approve the first appearance, seconded by Edna Poulin. All agreed. So voted. Matt Oliverio, Esq. of the Law Department suggested that they contact Department of Business Regulations before second appearance. |
| h. Personal Service 1st appearance | Bryan Dempsey d/b/a Simple Pleasure Spa 753 Broad St. Motion to approve without a second appearance for the hours of 9:30am-12:00pm 7 days a week made by Edna Poulin , Robert Ferri seconded the motion. All agreed. So voted. |
| i. Peddler | Narciso I. Romero d/b/a Iglesia Pentecostal Unida (bottled water etc) Motion by Edna Poulin to table this application until the next meeting, to have the applicant come in with a new plan , Robert Ferri seconded the motion. All agreed. So voted. |
(see list)
Motion by Edna Poulin to approve, Robert Ferri seconded the motion. All agreed. So voted.
a). Amendment to Chapter 34, Section 42 Persons 65 years of age or over.
b). Amending the Central Falls Zoning Ordinance
So Introduced.
1). Amendment to Chapter 36Article XI Pertaining to weight limits on bridges as ordered by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation.
2). Amending Chapter 34, Section 45 Pertaining to Homestead Exemptions
3). Amending Chapter 34, Section 43 Pertaining to Tax Exemptions for Veterans
4). Amending Chapter 32, Section 8 Pertaining to Depositing Snow on Streets
5). Amending Chapter 32, Section 36 Pertaining to the Assessment of an Administrative Fee
Motion to approve collectively made by Robert Ferri seconded by Edna Poulin. All agreed. So voted.
5. Amending Chapter 32-32 regarding Fees for excavations of (cont from Feb 22, 2011)
Public Hearing opened. Police Colonel Moran was present and asked questions pertaining to the procedures of issuance of permits. Public Hearing closed.
Motion to approve as amended made by Robert Ferri, Edna Poulin seconded the motion. All agreed. So voted.
a). Relative to Mutual Aid Agreements
Discussion took place on the intent of the Resolution. Edna Poulin questioned the inclusion of Woonsocket and exclusion of Cumberland. More discussion took place.
The Council amended the Resolution to eliminate Woonsocket and to include Cumberland.
Motion by to approve as amended by Edna Poulin , Robert Ferri seconded the motion. All agreed. So voted.
Motion to adjourn was made by Robert Ferri. All agreed. So voted. Time: 7:10pm.
Sincerely,
Marie A. Twohey, CMC
City Clerk