City of Central Falls
City Council Meeting
Board of License Commissioners
Central Falls City Hall
580 Broad St. Central Falls, RI 02863
Monday, January 11, 2016
6:00 p.m.
Council President Robert Ferri called the meeting to order at the Central Falls City Council at 6:04pm
1. Roll Call
Sonia Grace, City Clerk, conducted the roll call. Present were Council President Ferri, Councilman Figueroa, Councilwoman Gonzalez, Councilwoman Racquier, Councilwoman Ristaino-Siegel and Councilman Vaudreuil. Councilwoman Fonseca was absent.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Council President led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Public Comment
Rob Sayre-McCord, Acting Director of the Department of Parks & Recreation: announced three events open to the community: Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration; CF2: Central Falls Community Fitness, a partnership with the Pawtucket YMCA; and Friday Tennis Play Days at Veterans Elementary School.
Al Romanowicz, 303 Central St.- spoke about the proposed state legislation regarding tolls and expressed his opposition.
Representative Jim McLoughlin- spoke about the current legislative session and provided overview of issues that might interest the City Council.
Councilwoman Fonseca entered at 6:07pm.
4. Consideration of December 14, 2015 meeting minutes
Motion to table the consideration of the meeting minutes was made by Councilwoman Gonzalez, seconded by Councilwoman Ristaino-Siegel. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Receipt of Department Financial Reports
a. City Clerk Department- Report for month of December 2015: Distribution Report
b. Department of Code Enforcement- Report for month of December 2015: Building Division Permits Issued, Complaints Report
c. Finance Department- November 2015 Revenue, December 2015 Expense, December 2015 Capital Improvement Fund
d. Fire Department – Report for month of December 2015
e. Police Department- Report for month of December 2015
Motion to approve the reports and place on file was made by Councilwoman Racquier, seconded by Councilwoman Fonseca. Motion carried 7-0.
Council asked questions about revenue and expenses lines in the finance report.
6. Consideration of Tax Abatements
a. Abatements Submitted by Tax Assessor
| Property Owner | Tax Year | Property Information |
| Kay, Jolleen M | 2010 | MV: 1998 BMW; REG#NW-35 |
| Kay, Jolleen M | 2011 | MV: 1998 BMW; REG#NW-35 |
| Kay, Jolleen M | 2012 | MV: 1998 BMW; REG#NW-35 |
| All Property Management | 2014 | RE: @ 87 Cowden St; AP 4, Lot 14 |
| Torres, Jose L, D/B/A International Food Mkt | 2014 | PP: @ 850 Broad St |
| Budare Grille Venezuelan Restaurant LLC | 2015 | PP: @ 716 Dexter St |
| Castillo, Mario, D/B/A EZ Computers & Electronics | 2015 | PP: @ 905 Broad St |
| Morales, Elias D/B/A Club Neuva Esperanza | 2015 | PP: @ 726 Dexter St |
| Martins, Sylvia | 2015 | PP: @ 625 Roosevelt Av |
b. Abatements submitted by City Solicitor
| Property Owner | Tax Year | Property Information |
| Progreso Latino-2008 prior owner | 2008 | RE: @ 37 Fales St; AP 5-173 |
Mr. Bob Battey, Tax Assessor, was present to provide overview and answer questions from the Council. Mr. Battey requested that abatement for All Property Management be tabled to allow time for final review of the properties certificate of occupancy.
City Solicitor, Matthew Jerzyk also answered questions from Council pertaining to abatements.
Motion to approve the abatements with the exception of item 7 was made by Councilwoman Ristaino-Siegel, seconded by Councilwoman Racquier. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Consideration of Petition for License
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| Class of License | Owner | Business Information |
| a. | Second Hand | Jose T. Castro | A & J Furniture LLC 817 Dexter St. |
| b. | Personal Service | Leidy S. Umanzor
| Leidy’s Beauty Salon 1252 Broad Street |
| c. | Personal Service | Francisco J. Almeraya | Classic Cuts 428 Dexter Street |
| d. | Tobacco | Lila B. Thapa | LRK LLC 390 Broad Street |
| e. | Tobacco | Shahid J. Hashmi | Broad Street Gas 957 Broad Street |
| f. | Personal Service 2015-2016 Renewal | Lucrecia Rubio | Rossell’s Beauty Salon 537 Broad Street |
| g. | Personal Service 2015-2016 Renewal | Victor De Jesus | Alisson and Kevin’s Hair Salon 884 Lonsdale Avenue |
| h. | A Restaurant 2015-2016 Renewal | Elias Morales | Club Nueva Esperanza 726 Dexter Street |
| i. | Bakery 2015-2016 Renewal | Jovita Lopez | Guatemex 810 Broad Street |
| j. | Second Hand 2015-2016 Renewal | Artin Bedrosian | K B Motors 257 Hunt Street |
8. Election of Special Constable Licenses pursuant to RIGL 45-16-8.
a. New Constable Licenses
John Agrela
131 Pleasant Ave #18
Smithfield, RI 02917
City of Central Falls, Environmental Inspector
Motion to elect Mr. John Agrela was made by Councilwoman Gonzalez, seconded by Councilwoman Ristaino-Siegel. Motion carried 7-0.
b. Renewal of Constable Licenses
| Name | Address | Position |
| Marlene Montano Arancibia | 20 Swiss St. Apt.C-22 Providence, RI | Central Falls Truancy Officer |
| Charles E. Beaudoin | 30 Washington St. Central Falls, RI 02863 |
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| William Benson | 1100 Lonsdale Ave. Central Falls, RI 02863 |
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| Robert M. DiMartino | 260 Farmington Ave. Cranston, RI 02920 |
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| Hugo A. Figueroa | 18 Evaleen St. Central Falls, RI 02863 | Councilor Ward 3 |
| Charlene Gaffney | 354 York Ave. Pawtucket, RI 02860 | Animal Control Officer |
| Stephanie Gonzalez | 72 School St. Central Falls, RI 02863 | Councilor Ward 4 |
| Michael A. Lussier | 36 Pleasant View Dr. N. Providence, RI 02904 | Dept. of Code Enforcement - Inspector |
| Leonard Morganis | 3 Adams Ct. Uxbridge Ma 01569 | AFO |
| Elaine Partridge | 70 Clark St. Cumberland, RI 02864 | Director Of Code Enforcement/ Public Works |
| Ann D. Racquier | 33 Cross St. Central Falls, RI 02863 | Councilor Ward 1
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| Tia Ristaino-Siegel | 14 Worth St. Central Falls, RI 02863 | Councilor Ward At-Large |
| Venus Zayas | 66 Carpenter St. Cumberland, RI 02864 | Dept. Of Code Enforcement - Clerk |
| Robert Zuba | 64 Hawes St. Central Falls, RI 02863 | Electrical Inspector |
Motion to approve the renewal of constable license was made by Councilwoman Gonzalez, seconded by Councilwoman Fonseca. Councilwoman Gonzalez withdrew her motion.
Motion to approve the renewal of constable license was made by Councilwoman Fonseca, seconded by Councilman Vaudreuil. Councilman Figueroa, Councilwoman Gonzalez, Councilwoman Racquier and Councilwoman Ristaino-Siegel recused from voting. Motion carried 3-0.
9. Consideration of Appointments to the Municipal Court
a. Raymond P. Cooney, Municipal Court Judge
b. Robert J. McConnell, Associate Municipal (Housing) Court Judge
Motion to approve the appointments of Judges Cooney and McConnell was made by Councilwoman Racquier, seconded by Councilwoman Ristaino-Siegel. Motion carried 7-0.
10. Consideration of Appointment of Tree Warden
a. Matthew C. Largess
Re-appointment; Term to expire 1/1/2017
Motion to approve the appointment of Matthew Largess as Tree Warden was made by Councilman Vaudreuil, seconded by Councilwoman Fonseca. Motion carried 7-0.
11. Consideration of Appointment as Director of Parks and Recreation & Community Services
a. Robert Sayre-McCord
Joshua Giraldo, Chief of Staff, spoke in support of the appointment of Mr. Sayre-McCord. He commended him for his commitment to the city.
Motion to approve the appointment was made by Councilwoman Fonseca, seconded by Councilman Vaudreuil. Motion carried 7-0.
12. Consideration of Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Central Falls and Local 1485 International Association of Fire Fighters
City Solicitor Matthew Jerzyk provided an overview of the changes in the MOA and answered questions from the Council.
Motion to approve was made by Councilwoman Fonseca, seconded by Councilwoman Racquier. Motion carried. 7-0.
13. Hearing and/or Consideration of Claims
a. Executive Session pursuant to R.I.G.L § 42-46-5 (a)(2), pertaining to litigation or work sessions pertaining to litigation.
i. Consolidated action Flanders v. Moreau, et al, C.A. No. PB 10-5615.
ii. Diane Kenney of 535 High St., Central Falls, RI for alleged personal injuries on December 4th, 2015.
iii. Stephanie Souto of 88 Chestnut St., Central Falls, RI in the amount of $350.00 for alleged damages to personal property on August, 11th 2015.
iv. Elbert Monroy of 61 Shawmut Ave., Central Falls, RI in the amount of $2400.00 for alleged damages to personal property on September 1st, 2015. (tabled December 14, 2015)
Motion to enter into executive session was made by Councilman Vaudreuil, seconded by Councilwoman Racquier. Roll call vote: Councilman Ferri: yes; Councilman Figueroa: yes; Councilwoman Fonseca: yes; Councilwoman Gonzalez: yes, Councilwoman Racquier: yes; Councilwoman Ristaino-Siegel: yes; Councilman Vaudreuil: yes. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion to exit executive session was made by Councilman Vaudreuil, seconded by Councilwoman Fonseca and Councilwoman Racquier. Motion carried 7-0.
b. Possible Consideration of Claims (a)(i)-(iv).
City Solicitor Matthew Jerzyk provided overview of item 13(a)(i). City Clerk, Sonia Grace reported out vote taken in taken in executive session: motion to approve the settlement was made by Councilwoman Gonzalez, seconded Councilwoman Racquier. Vote, taken by roll call, was unanimous to in the affirmative.
Motion to refer claim of Diane Kenney to the RI Interlocal Trust was made by Councilman Vaudreuil, seconded by Councilwoman Fonseca. Motion carried 7-0.
Ms. Stephanie Souto was present to provide overview and details of her claim. City Solicitor Jerzyk explained standing procedure to review of claims related to operations conducted by the Central Falls Police Department.
Motion to deny the claim of Stephanie Souto was made by Councilwoman Racquier, seconded by Councilwoman Fonseca and Councilwoman Ristaino-Siegel. Roll call vote: Councilman Ferri: yes; Councilman Figueroa: yes; Councilwoman Fonseca: yes; Councilwoman Gonzalez: yes, Councilwoman Racquier: yes; Councilwoman Ristaino-Siegel: yes; Councilman Vaudreuil: yes. Motion carried 7-0.
Mr. Elbert Monroy was present to provide overview and details of his claim. City Solicitor. Solicitor Jerzyk explained standing procedure to review of claims related to operations conducted by the Central Falls Police Department.
Motion to approve claim in the amount of $500.00 was made by Councilwoman Fonseca, seconded by Councilman Figueroa. Motion carried 7-0.
14. Ordinance amending “The FY 2016 Annual Budget Operating Ordinance” – Second Reading, Public Hearing and/or Consideration (Ferri)
Public Hearing: no one was present to speak.
Motion to approve the ordinance was made by Councilwoman Ristaino-Siegel, seconded by Councilwoman Fonseca. Roll call vote: Councilman Ferri: yes; Councilman Figueroa: yes; Councilwoman Fonseca: yes; Councilwoman Gonzalez: yes, Councilwoman Racquier: yes; Councilwoman Ristaino-Siegel: yes; Councilman Vaudreuil: yes. Motion carried 7-0.
15. Ordinance amending Chapter 1- General Provisions – Second Reading, Public Hearing and/or Consideration (Fonseca)
Public Hearing- no one was present to speak.
Motion to approve the ordinance was made by Councilwoman Ristaino-Siegel, seconded by Councilwoman Racquier. Councilwoman Ristaino-Siegel withdrew motion.
Motion to table the consideration of ordinance until next Council meeting was made by Councilwoman Ristaino-Siegel, seconded by Councilwoman Racquier. Motion carried 7-0.
16. Good & Welfare from City Councilors- updates, announcements, reports from councilors in regards to community liaisons and events
Councilwoman Ristaino-Siegel requested that citation be written to honor Debbie Pacheco, a resident at Forand Manor who passed away recently.
17. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Councilwoman Ristaino-Siegel, seconded by Councilman Figueroa. Meeting adjourned at 8:11pm.
Approved February 10, 2016