City of Central Falls
Special City Council Meeting
Central Falls City Hall
580 Broad St.
Central Falls, RI 02863
Monday May 19, 2014
6:30 p.m.
Meeting Minutes
Meeting was called to order by Councilwoman Gonzalez at 6:40pm.
1. Roll Call
Roll call was conducted by City Clerk, Sonia Grace. Present were Councilors Hugo Figueroa, Stephanie Gonzalez, Tammi Johnson, Shelby Maldonado, Ann Racquier, and Tia Ristaino-Siegel. Councilman Bob Ferri was absent.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance conducted during meeting of Board of License Commissioner immediately preceding Council meeting.
Motion to add public comment and table item #5 was made by Councilwoman Ristaino-Siegel, seconded by Councilwoman Racquier. Motion passed 6-0.
3. Public comment
Thomas Lazieh, 1072 Lonsdale Ave.: commented on business licenses being heard by Council and expressed his concern with approval of business on city-owned land.
Joe Rivero, 55-57 Madeira Ave: expressed his concern with noise that might come with new business at the Landing. Mr. Rivero explained that other neighbors are equally concerned.
Bob Billington, 555 Roosevelt Ave.: Director of Blackstone Valley Tourism Council (BVTC): commented on opening of business at the Landing. Explained that BVTC have been working at Landing since 1997 and is happy that the potential to develop it is being realized.
4. Consideration of Petition for License
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| Class of License | Owner | Business Information |
| a. | New | Navigant Credit Union | D/B/A Roundhouse Tavern 137 Central Street |
| b. | New | Chein & Associates | D/B/A The Blue Herron 1420 Broad St. |
| c. | Transfer (new owner) | Café Restaurant Beirão, Inc.
| D/B/A Café Restaurant Beirão 1374 Broad St. |
| d. | Transfer (new owner) | Jose Duran | J&I Food Corp, Inc. 635 Dexter St. |
a. Motion to approve the application of Navigant Credit Union was made by Councilwoman Ristaino-Siegel, seconded by Councilwoman Maldonado. Motion passed 6-0.
b. Motion to approve the application of Chein & Associates Union was made by Councilwoman Ristaino-Siegel, seconded by Councilwoman Figueroa. Motion passed 6-0.
c. Motion to approve the application of Café Restaurant Beirão was made by Councilwoman Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman Maldonado. Motion passed 6-0.
d. Motion to approve the application of Jose Duran was made by Councilwoman Racquier, seconded by Councilwomen Maldonado and Ristaino-Siegel. Motion passed 6-0.
- Consideration of event permit
a. Colombian American Cultural Society, Inc.
P.O. Box 11, Central Falls, RI 02863
Colombian Independence Day Parade and Festival
Sunday, July 20, 2014; 12pm-7pm
Motion to approve the application of Colombian American Cultural Society was made by Councilwoman Ristaino-Siegel, seconded by Councilman Figueroa. Motion passed 6-0.
b. Progreso Latino
626 Broad St., Central Fall, RI 02863
Saturday, May 31, 2014; 12:00pm- 7:00pm
Ms. Maria Cristina Betancur, on behalf of Progreso Latino, spoke about event to celebrate Progreso Latino teachers. There will be food and activities for the children.
Motion to approve the application of Progreso Latino was made by Councilwoman Ristaino-Siegel, seconded by Councilwoman Racquier. Motion passed 6-0.
- Resolution of the City Council relating to funding of the State of Rhode Island lead prevention programs (Gonzalez)
Matter was tabled until June 9, 2014
7. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilwoman Ristaino-Siegel, seconded by Councilwoman Racquier. Meeting adjourned at 7:37pm.
Submitted June 9, 2014
Approved June 9, 2014
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