City of Central Falls
City Council Meeting
Board of License Commissioners
Ella Risk Elementary School
949 Dexter St, Central Falls, RI 02863
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
6:00 p.m.
Minutes
Council President Bob Ferri called the meeting to order at the Ella Risk School at 6:15pm.
I. Roll Call
Sonia Grace, City Clerk, conducted the roll call. Present were Councilman Bob Ferri, , Councilman Hugo Figueroa, Councilwoman Carlene Fonseca, and Councilman Franklin Solano. Councilman Jonathon Acosta, Councilman Thomas Lazieh, and Councilwoman Maria Rivera were absent. Quorum was present.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
Councilman Ferri led the pledge or allegiance.
Motion to add the Consideration of petition by National Grid and Verizon for permission for a joint pole location on Cowden Street and the resolution of condolences from the September 18, 2017 meeting to this agenda was made by Councilwoman Fonseca, seconded by Councilman Solano. Motion carried 4-0.
III. Public Comment
Tia Ristaino-Siegel, 14 Worth St- Invited the Council to Brews for Book on October 21, 2017 at the Adams Public Library.
Lorraine Savard, 76 Emmett St- shared her concerned about the health and quality of the plants at the park on Crossman St. and asked about the best way to get information following the presentation by the Office of Energy Resources
Jean Morris, 30 Washington St- shared her concerns about keeping the sidewalks clean of debris and animal waste and the accessibility in many private buildings.
Motion to approve the consideration of petition by National Grid and Verizon for permission for a joint pole location on Cowden Street was made by Councilwoman Fonseca, seconded by Councilman Solano. Motion carried 4-0.
IV. Approval of Records
None
V. Executive Communications
A. Department Financial Reports
Department of Code Enforcement- August 2017: Building Division Permits Issued, Complaints Report
Received
VI. Schedule of Bills- Hearing and/or consideration
Resolution Requesting a Study on the Prohibition of Hate Speech Demonstrations in Central Falls and the Surveying and Documenting of Public Monuments in Central Falls (Acosta)
Motion to approve the resolution was made by Councilwoman Fonseca, seconded by Councilman Solano. Motion carried 4-0.
Resolution of Central Falls City Council in Condolences and Congratulations
Councilman Ferri requested a moment of silence is honor of those who passed away and were recognized by the resolutions.
Motion to approve the resolution of condolences for Paul J. Haddad dod 7/12/17; Michael A. Kowal dod 7/11/17; George Sanky dod 7/19/17; Phillip D. St. Pierre, Sr. dod 7/22/17; Beatrice Ann Thomas dod 8/14/17; Basil A. Donato dod 8/17/17; Frank J. Montanaro, Sr.; and Carolina Cano dod 8/19/17 was made by Councilwoman Fonseca, seconded by Councilman Figueroa. Motion carried 4-0.
VII. New Business
Presentation by the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources
Becca Trietch and Shauna Beland of the Office of Energy Resources gave an overview of the programs available to residents, businesses and to municipalities. Both representatives answered questions from the Council and from the audience about program requirements and benefits.
Consideration of Tax Abatements Submitted by Tax Assessor
| Property Owner | Tax Year | Property Information |
| Thibeault, Normand T | 2017 | MV: Volk Beetle |
| Pitcher's Brewhouse LLC, D/B/A Ideal Sports Cafe | 2017 | PP: @ 477 Dexter St |
| Cardtronics USA Inc | 2017 | PP: Leased |
| Gonzalez-Cano, Ester S | 2017 | REAL: @ 22 Binford St; Plat 10, Lot 82 |
Irina Gorman, Acting Finance Director, was present to speak on the abatements.
Motion to approve the abatements was made by Councilwoman Fonseca, seconded by Councilman Figueroa. Motion carried 4-0.
City Council Sitting as Board of License Commissioners
Consideration of petition of license
| Class of License | Applicant |
| Class A- Restaurant New | Armelia Cante, D/B/A Club Casa De La Aguila 870 Dexter St. |
| Class D- Bakery New | La Palencianita Bakery Food, LLD, D/B/A La Palencianita Bakery Food 810 Broad St. |
| Class C- Variety New | Handy King, LLC, D/B/A NY Deli and Mini Market 528 Dexter St. |
| Class C- Variety New | Tony Meat Market Fruits and Vegetables, LLC D/B/A Tony Meat Market Fruits and Vegetables 135 Washington St. |
Motion to approve business licenses collectively was made by Councilwoman Fonseca, seconded by Councilman Solano. Motion carried 4-0.
Advertised hearing and consideration of transfer of Alcoholic Beverages Class B Ltd. (Victualling) license from Budare Grille Venezuelan Restaurant D/B/A Budare Grille to La Herradura Taqueria Mexicana, LLC D/B/A La Herradura Taqueria Mexicana
Mr. Jorge Benitez, applicant, and Mr. Jairo Echeverry were present to speak on the application for transfer.
Motion to approve the petition for transfer was made by Councilman Solano, seconded by Councilwoman Fonseca. Motion carried 4-0.
VIII. Correspondence
None
IX. Good & Welfare
Councilman Ferri: announced the opening and dedication of the Veterans Park on Hunt St on November 11, 2017 and the event at the Adams Public Library on October 21, 2017
Councilwoman Fonseca: spoke about several events, including the Job Fair that was very successful and reached many city residents.
X. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Solano, seconded by Councilwoman Fonseca. Meeting adjourned at 7:11pm.
Sonia Grace
City Clerk
Approved November 13, 2017