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
TDD/TTY 401-727-7450
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.
Eunice Delahoz – Absent
Patrick Szlastha – Present
William Benson – Present
Robert Ferri – Present
Steven Corrales – Present
Quorum present.
Council President Benson Jr. led the assembly.
The City Council opened the meeting then recessed 7:05 pm
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.
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.
| 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
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
(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
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
The mayor was not in attendance
No action taken
No action taken
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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