City Hall Council Chambers
2nd Floor, City Hall
580 Broad Street
Central Falls, Rhode Island
May 25, 2011
Web Address: www.centralfallsri.us
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Wednesday, At 6:00pm
State Receiver’s Council Budget Workshop
A meeting of the Central Falls Receivers Council Workshop was held on the above date, in the Council Chambers at 6:10pm Councilor James Diossa Presided.
Robert Ferri Present
Edna Poulin Present
James Diossa Present
Frou Chartier was present from the Board of Canvassers and discussed her budget.
Discussions took place on her announcement of her retirement.
The receivers Council questioned her on her work.
Ms. Chartier informed them of the upcoming projects of her department.
Joseph Nield, from the DPW was present and gave an overall review of his department. The receiver’s Council questioned him on different positions.
Heather Martino from the Governors office was present and represented the Law Department. Informed them of the contracts for Mike Ursillo. Discussion is also taking place with Matthew Oliverio.
Matthew Helfand, Tax Assessor was present and gave an update on his department and spoke of Re-evaluation. They also questioned what work was being done by staff.
Chief Dion was present and stated he had 42 member staff and Chief and Deputy. He stated they spent $544,000. in overtime.
Marie Twohey –City Clerk was present to discuss the City Clerk’s office. The City Clerk informed the Council of the shortage of staff in regards to last budget season, and now one member is on sick leave.
City Clerk informed them of the new vital records process. Discussion took place in regards to professional services. Discussion took place on recording of documents and the division of funds to the state.
Edna Poulin made the motion to recess this meeting until Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 6:00pm, seconded by Councilor James Diossa. All agreed. So voted. The Receiver’s Council stood adjourned until 6:00pm Thursday.
On Thursday, May 26, 2010, at 6:00pm this meeting re-convened.
All members on the Receivers Council was present. Roll call was taken.
Denise Lamoureau, Acting Director of the Library was present.
Ms. Poulin questioned Ms. Lamoureau on Library fines and the number of employees. Discussion ensued.
Colonel Joseph Moran was present and answered questions of the Receiver’s Council. Discussion took place in regards to dispatchers. Councilor Diossa questioned the Colonel in regards to grants. Colonel Moran spoke of in kind contributions and use of facilities from the Detention facility. Discussion took place concerning about the Care Account. Colonel spoke of the vehicle account.
Anthony Tager Director of Recreation was present and gave an overall summary of the programs offered.
Anthony Tager was Acting Director of the Ralph J. Holden Community Center was present and gave an updated report to Council. Questions were asked on the conditions of the Center. Questions were asked in regards to the grants and programs offered. Discussion also took place on the use of the building in regards to city residents.
This meeting was recessed to June 2, 2011 6:00pm here in the City Council Chambers.
Edna Poulin made a motion to continue this meeting to Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 6:00pm. Seconded by James Diossa. All agreed. So voted.
This meeting was reconvened on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 6:00pm. All members of the receiver’s council were present.
Gayle Corrigan, the new Chief of Staff of Judge Flanders was present to answer any questions and to receive comments. Lynda Dykeman Finance Director was present to answer any questions.
Lynda Dykeman gave an update on the status quo of the payables.
Gayle Corrigan spoke of the combining of some bankbooks.
Robert Ferri questioned the Gayle Corrigan on the $1.8 million dollars overage for the School Department.
The Receivers Council began at the beginning of the proposed budget and went through each item and gave Ms. Corrigan their comments and questions. There was a discussion dialogue that took place with the Chief of Staff on the intent for each department. They spoke of their concerns pertaining to the extensive repairs needed at the Ralph J. Holden Community Center. They asked to have more figures brought to the next Council meeting on the estimates for damages that occurred due to the failure of the HVAC system. The mold and moisture are problems.
Edna Poulin also questioned Gayle Corrigan pertaining receivables from the Central Falls Detention Facility.
Sincerely,
Marie A. Twohey, CMC
City Clerk