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City of Central Falls

City Council Meeting

Central Falls City Hall

580 Broad St.

Central Falls, RI 02863

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

6:00 p.m.

Council President Robert Ferri called the Central Falls City Council meeting to order at 6:02pm at the Central Falls Council Chambers.

1. Roll Call

Roll call was conducted by City Clerk, Sonia Grace. Present were Councilors Robert Ferri, Hugo Figueroa, Tammi Johnson, Shelby Maldonado, Ann Racquier, and Tia Ristaino-Siegel. Councilwoman Stephanie Gonzalez was absent.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council President Robert Ferri.

3. Public Comment

Thomas Lazieh, 1072 Lonsdale Ave. Mr. Lazieh asked questions regarding parking on School St. a timeline for the paving of Dexter St. and requested information regarding ordinances, meeting agendas and department reports.

Jean Morris, 30 Washington St.- Ms. Morris spoke about the rides given to senior citizens and the short notice they are given; congratulated the city on the a job well done paving the streets but shared her concern with some cracks on sidewalks.

1. Consideration of Petition for License

	Class of License	Owner	Business Information
a.	Personal Service New	Juliette Soulage	Sevoo’s Threading 991 Lonsdale Ave.
b.	Personal Service New	Kenneth Hazard	Iron First Promotions, LLC. 280 Rand St.
c.	Class A-Restaurant New	Bellaria LLC	Darling’s Cyber Café 661 Dexter St.
d.	Sidewalk Café New	Bellaria LLC	Darling’s Cyber Café 661 Dexter St.
e.	A-Restaurant Reconsideration of license approval	David Medeiros Aruther Medeiros	Dunkin Donuts 957 Broad St.

Ms. Juliette Soulage was present, along with Mr. Thomas Lazieh, who served as her interpreter and spoke on her behalf. Ms. Soulage answered questions from the Council and of the City Solicitor regarding her relationship with the previous business owner, her experience in operating this type of business, her knowledge of issues that existed with the previous owner. Ms. Stacey Silva also spoke on behalf of Ms. Soulage and explained how the business will operate.

Colonel Mendonca, Chief of the Police Department, spoke on the matter and explained the timeline of the legal proceedings pertaining to Ms. Silva Soulage the previous business owner.

Motion to continue the application of Ms. Juliette Soulage until all legal matters are resolved was made by Councilwoman Ristaino-Siegel, seconded by Councilwoman Racquier. Motion carried 6-0.

Mr. Kenneth Hazard was present with his attorney, Richard Chatfield. Mr. Hazard requested permission to amend his home address to 411 Prospect St. Pawtucket and to amend his corporation as d/b/a.

Mr. Hazard answered questions from the Council.

Colonel Mendonca, Chief of the Police Department, spoke on the matter and clarified that this license does not grant Mr. Hazard permission to conduct fights in his gym.

Motion to approve the application of Kenneth Hazard was made by Councilwoman Ristaino-Siegel seconded by Councilwoman Johnson. Motion carried 6-0.

Mr. William Sanchez was present to spoke on his applicaton.

Motion to approve the application of Bellaria, LLC was made by Councilman Figueroa seconded by Councilwoman Maldonado. Motion carried 6-0.

Motion to approve the application of Bellaria, LLC was made by Councilwoman Ristaino-Siegel seconded by Councilwomen Racquier and Maldonado. Motion carried 6-0.

Motion to approve the application of David Medeiros and Aruther Medeiros was made by Councilwoman Racquier seconded by Councilman Figueroa. Motion carried 6-0.

4. Consideration of petition for event permit:

a. Central Falls Department of Parks & Recreation/ Central Falls Prevention Coalition

Halloween in the Park: Jenks Park; Friday, October 31, 2014, 4-8 P.M.

Councilwoman Ristaino-Siegel recused from participating in the discussion and from voting.

Mr. Joshua Giraldo, Director of the Department of Parks & Recreation was present to speak on behalf of this event application.

Colonel Mendonca, Chief of the Police Department and Chief Robert Bradley of the Fire Department both spoke in support of this event.

Motion to approve was made by Councilwoman Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman Maldonado and Councilman Figueroa. Motion carried 5-0.

5. Consideration of Tax Abatements- Submitted by Tax Assessor

Property Owner	Tax Year	Property Information
103 Clay Street LLC	2014	REAL @ 103 Clay St; Plat 5, Lot 43
Blessing Land Church (formerly Land of Blessings Community Center)	2014	REAL @ 511 Broad St; Plat 1, Lot 119
Cybowicz, Jan & Stanislawa	2014	REAL @ 19 Henry St; Plat 4, Lot 337
Deandrade, Jose L	2013	MV: 2005 Mini Cooper; Reg# 841808
Deandrade, Jose L	2014	MV: 2005 Mini Cooper; Reg# 841808
Vargas, Carolina	2014	REAL @ 66 Crossman St; Plat 8, Lot 286
Soucy, Robert	2014	REAL @ 25 Pacific St; Plat 1, Lot 76
Vazquez, Samuel Leon	2013	MV: 1998 Dodge; Reg#544163;
Vazquez, Samuel Leon	2014	MV: 1998 Dodge; Reg#544163;

Mr. Bob Battey, Tax Assessor, spoke on this matter and explained the nature of the tax abatements.

Motion to approve the abatements was made by Councilwoman Johnson, seconded by Councilwomen Ristaino-Siegel and Racquier. Motion carried 6-0.

Representatives from Blessing Land Church addressed the Council with various questions pertaining to their abatement. They were referred to meet with the Director of Finance to clarify any issues regarding their taxes and with the Fire Chief and Director of Code Enforcement regarding their building.

6. Receipt of department reports

a. Fire Department- Report for month of September 2014: Training & Education, Incidents by Time & Day

b. City Clerk Department- Report for month of September 2014: Distribution Report

c. Department of Public Works- Report for month of September 2014: Department Activity Report

d. Finance Department- August 2014 Revenue and September 2014 expenditure

e. Department of Code Enforcement- Report for month of September 2014:Building Division Permits Issued, Complaints Report

f. Law Department- Report for month of September 2014: Monthly Council Report

g. Police Department- Report for month of September 2014: Monthly Council Report

Councilors asked questions of various directors pertaining to their monthly reports.

Reports were received and placed on file.

7. Ordinance amending Section 1: Chapter 8 “Animals” (Maldonado)- Second Reading, Public Hearing and Consideration

Councilwoman Maldonado explained the proposed changes to the Ordinance regulating animals in the city of Central Falls as they were proposed in the ordinance. Councilwoman Maldonado, Colonel James Mendonca and City Solicitor Jerzyk answered questions from the Council.

Public Hearing: Thomas Lazieh, 1072 Lonsdale Ave.: requested a copy of ordinance.

Motion to approve the ordinance was made by Councilwoman Ristaino-Siegel, seconded by Councilwoman Racquier. Motion carried 6-0.

8. Consideration of meeting minutes

a. September 8, 2014

b. September 29, 2014

Motion to approve approve the minutes was made by Councilwoman Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman Ristaino-Siegel and Councilman Figueroa.

Councilwoman Ristaino-Siegel requested revisions to the minutes of September 8, item number 12 and minutes of September 29, items number 5 and 8.

Motion carried 6-0.

9. Good & Welfare from City Councilors- updates, announcements, reports from councilors in regards to community liaisons and events

Councilman Ferri invited the public to visit the Coutu Park where a new brick walkway has been installed.

Councilwoman Maldonado invited the Council and the public to an event being hosted by Fuerza Laboral at the Madeira Club on October 24.

10. Adjournment

Motion to adjourn was made by Councilwoman Ristaino-Siegel, seconded by Councilwoman Racquier.

Meeting adjourned at 8:37pm

Submitted for approval November 10, 2014

Approved November 10, 2014

Sonia Grace

City Clerk