City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
2nd Floor, City Hall
580 Broad Street
Central Falls, Rhode Island
March 12, 2012
Web Address: www.centralfallsri.us
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Monday, At 6:00
A meeting of the Central Falls City Council was held on the above date, in the Council Chambers at 6:58PM Council President William Benson. Presided.
Atty. Lawrence Goldberg was present for the City Council.
Atty. Richard Kirby was present.
Richard Aubin-Present
Eunice Delahoz-Present
Patrick Szlastha-Absent
James Diossa-Present
William Benson-Present
Council President William Benson Jr. led the assembly in the Pledge of allegiance.
Jose DeAndrade of Hunt St talked about life in the Central Falls School system.
Michael Brule of Pacific St. spoke of School expenses due to the Receivership and of the parking ban.
Mr. Brule questioned Mr. Kirby on $5,600.00 that was spent on summer jobs.
Mr. Brule also questioned the appointment of the Tree warden and the compensation for it. He felt the position should be advertised.
Councilor Delahoz congratulated Jose DeAndrade on his accomplishments. Ms. Delahoz also spoke of the parking ban, and that it should be dissolved.
Representative McLaughlin was present and gave an update of the Receivership due to the Bankruptcy and the oversight committee.
Joseph Moran of 225 Shawmut Ave. spoke of the parking ban ordinance, the article that appeared in the Journal and several other subjects ensued.
Mr. Richard Kirby, Esq. answered questions of Mr. Brule in regards to the school’s injection into the Bankruptcy.
Lawrence Goldberg, Esq. Atty. For the Council spoke on item #6 see below.
He spoke of his concerns on how the Bankruptcy affects the schools.
Mr. Groff, Esq. spoke about how the Receivership affects a change in the form of government. The affects of temporary in regards to the polls and ballots. Mr. Goldberg, Esq. spoke to Jose DeAndrade on the law suit that has been filed against the City Council for a half million dollars on them personally. Mr. Al Romanawich was present an Councilor Benson asked him not to leave.
Councilor Benson asked Mr. Kirby how could Mr. Romanawich could serve on the Detention Board and the Planning Board. Mr. Kirby would have to check into it.
Mr. Raymond Delisio of Lemyers Auto on Broad St. asked Mr. Kirby why the Charter could be referred for some things but not others.
Discussion ensued.
Discussion took place between Mr. Kirby and Councilor Goldberg pertaining to what we following the State Constitution or City Charter, what prevails. Mr. Groff questioned Mr. Kirby in regards to Charter revisions permanent in nature.
More discussions took place relating to powers and authorities.
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Councilor Delahoz made a motion to pose the question to the Receiver, and the Councilors Attorney will assist the clerk to write the letter to the Receiver, seconded by Councilor Aubin.
| Roll call: | Councilor Delahoz Yes |
| | Councilor Aubin Yes |
| | Councilor Benson Yes |
| | Councilor Diossa-Yes |
a). City of Newport re: Invitation to St. Patricks Day Parade.
Councilor Aubin made a motion to accept and place on file, seconded by Councilor Delahoz, all agreed, so voted.
Motion by Councilor Delahoz to pose that question to the Receiver, seconded by Councilor Aubin,
The Clerk questioned the Council President on what the question was, so the Council President asked Mr. Goldberg to assist the clerk to prepare the Correspondence.
| Roll call: | Councilor Delahoz Yes |
| | Councilor Aubin Yes |
| | Councilor Benson Yes |
| | Councilor Diossa-Yes |
Motion carries.
a).Whereas it has come to the attention of the Council that Gail Corrigan, the so called acting mayor left her previous employer under circumstances that indicate a breach of trust. Discussion ensued.
Motion to approve made by Councilor Delahoz, seconded by Councilor Aubin,
| Roll call: | Councilor Delahoz -Yes |
| | Councilor Aubin-Yes |
| | Councilor Diossa-abstained |
| | Councilor Benson-Yes |
Motion carries 3 yes 1 abstained. 1 absent.
Time: 8:15pm
Sincerely,
Marie A. Twohey
City Clerk