December 30, 2013 - Regular City Council Meeting

 

City Council Meeting

City Hall Council Chambers

2nd Floor, City Hall

580 Broad Street

Central Falls, Rhode Island

Monday, December 30, 2013, 6 p.m.

Web Address: www.centralfallsri.us

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Agenda

 

A meeting of Central Falls City Council was held on the above date and started at the above time, President Benson resided. Richard Kirby, ESQ was present. Mayor Diossa, Lawrence Goldberg, ESQ were not present. Assistant City Clerk Sean Murphy was present.

 

1.   Roll Call

Eunice Delahoz – Absent

Patrick Szlastha – Present

William Benson – Present

Robert Ferri – Present

Steven Corrales – Present

Quorum present.

 

2.   Pledge of Allegiance

Council President Benson Jr. led the assembly.

The City Council opened the meeting then recessed 7:05 pm

 

3.   Public Comment

Edna Poulin 68 Notre Dame St. spoke in connection with Finance Reports

Thomas Lazieh 1072 Lonsdale Ave. spoke in connection with Veterans Square, Finance Reports and the Ordinance on the Agenda for passage.

 

4.   Consent Agenda

 

A)   Correspondences

 

B)   City Officers’ Reports

1.   Board of Canvassers- report for November 2013

2.   City Clerk- report for November 2013

3.   Code Enforcement- report for November 2013

4.   Finance Department- report November 2013

5.   Fire Department- report November 2013

6.   Human Resource- report for November 2013

7.   Legal Department- report for November 2013

8.   Parks & Recreation Department- report for November 2013

9.   Planning Department- report for November 2013

10. Police Department- report November 2013

11. Public Works Department- report for November 2013

 

C)   Resolutions of Condolences and Congratulations

1.   Extending Congratulations to Saint Ephraim Syriac Orthodox Church on the Celebration of its 100th year Anniversary.

 

Councilor Szlastha made a motion  to approve items A- C collectively, Robert Ferri 2nd, All agreed so moved 4 yes 1 absent.

 

5.   License

1.A Restaurant new

Wendy Garcia

d/b/a Tienda Y Taqueria Puebla

765 Broad St.

Councilor Szlastha made a motion to approve, 2nd by Councilor Ferri. All agreed so moved 4 yes 1 absent

2. C Variety

Wendy Garcia

d/b/a Tienda  Y Taqueria Puebla

765 Broad St.

Councilor Szlastha made a motion to approve, 2nd by Councilor Ferri. All agreed so moved 4 yes 1 absent

3. A Restaurant new

Ariel Alarcom

d/b/a Montecristo Restaurante

804 Broad St.

Councilor Szlastha made a motion to approve, 2nd by Councilor Corrales. All agreed so moved 4 yes 1 absent

4. General Service

Mike Winter

d/b/a Builders Surplus

3-11 Conduit St.

Councilor Szlastha made a motion to Table, 2nd by Councilor Ferri. All agreed so moved 4 yes 1 absent

No one was present from business

 

5. General Service

JA Appliance

d/b/a JA Appliance

1-11 Conduit St.

Councilor Szlastha made a motion to approve, 2nd by Councilor Ferri. All agreed so moved 4 yes 1 absent

6. General Service

Patriot Financial Services Inc.

d/b/a Liberty Tax Service

523 Dexter St.

Councilor Szlastha made a motion to approve, 2nd by Councilor Corrales. All agreed so moved 4 yes 1 absent

7. C Variety

International Food Market

d/b/a International Food Market

850 Broad St.

Councilor Szlastha made a motion to table, 2nd by Councilor Corrales. All agreed so moved 4 yes 1 absent

No one was present from business.

8. General Services

Milsa Rodriguez & Esvin Hernandez

d/b/a Nutrition Fitness Center

777 Broad St.

Councilor Szlastha made a motion to approve, 2nd by Councilor Ferri. All agreed so moved 4 yes 1 absent

9. New Constable

Michael A Lussier, Inspector Code Enforcement

6 Coes St., North Providence

10. New Constable

Stephanie Gonzalez, City Councilor Elect

72 School St.

11. New Constable

Hugo A. Figueroa, City Councilor Elect

18 Evaleen St

12. New Constable

Tammi D. Johnson, City Councilor Elect

75 Emmett St.

13. New Constable

Shelby Maldonado, City Councilor Elect

6 Washington St.

14.New Constable

Ann D. Racquier, City Councilor Elect

33 Cross St.

15. New Constable

Tia Ristaino-Siegel, City Councilor Elect

14 Worth St.

 

All constables sworn in by City Solicitor Richard Kirby. Councilor Szlastha made a motion to approve, 2nd by Councilor Ferri. All agreed so moved 4 yes 1 absent

 

6.   Hearing continue from11/26/2013

Sabrina Reyes

d/b/a Cadillac Shine

99 Cowden St.

 

Owners from business spoke on pending issues and issues were resolved with council.

Councilor Szlastha made a motion to approve, 2nd by Councilor Ferri. All agreed so moved 4 yes 1 absent

 

Pitchers Brewhouse, LLC

d/b/a Ideal Sports Café

477 Dexter St.

 

Councilor Szlastha made a motion to approve, 2nd by Councilor Ferri. All agreed so moved 4 yes 1 absent

1 pool table

1 entertainment license

 

7.   Abatements

(see list)

 

Bob Batty Tax Assessor spoke. Councilor Szlastha made a motion to approve, 2nd by Councilor Ferri. All agreed so moved 4 yes 1 absent

 

8.   Ordinance-Final Passage

a.   Amending the Economic Expansion Incentive Program

 

Steve Larrick – Planning Director, Thomas Lazieh, Richard Kirby, ESQ all spoke on item

Councilor Szlastha made a motion to approve, 2nd by Councilor Ferri. All agreed so moved 4 yes 1 absent

 

9.   Mayor’s Comments

 

The mayor was not in attendance

 

10. Special Counsel Report and discussion –Lawrence Goldberg, Esq. update on  Bankruptcy

No action taken

 

11. Executive session-- Executive Session pursuant to RIGL 45-46-5 a) 2- Potential Litigation

 

No action taken

 

12. Adjourn

Councilor Szlastha made a motion to approve, 2nd by Councilor Corrales. All agreed so moved 4 yes 1 absent.  7:20

 

 

Sincerely,      

Sean Murphy  Assistant City Clerk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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December 30, 2013 - Regular City Council Meeting
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