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City of Central Falls
City Council Meeting
Board of License Commissioners Meeting
Central Falls City Hall
580 Broad St., Central Falls, RI 02863
Monday, December 10, 2018
6:00 p.m.
Meeting Minutes
Council President Bob Ferri called the meeting to order at the Central Falls Council chambers at 6:11pm
I. Roll Call
Sonia Grace, City Clerk, conducted the roll call. Present were Councilman Robert Ferri, Councilman Jonathon Acosta, Councilwoman Carlene Fonseca, Councilman Thomas Lazieh, Councilwoman Maria Rivera and Councilman Franklin Solano. Councilman Hugo Figueroa was absent
II. Pledge of Allegiance
Councilman Ferri led the reciting of the pledge of allegiance
III. Public Comment
No one signed up for public comment
IV. Approval of Records-Meeting minutes
1. November 14, 2018
2. November 26, 2018
Motion to withdraw the minutes from consideration was made by Councilman Lazieh. Motion was not seconded. Motion died.
Motion to approve the minutes was made by Councilwoman Rivera, seconded by Councilman Solano. Motion carried 5-1.
V. Executive Communications
A. Department Financial Reports
1. Department of Code Enforcement- October 2018
2. Finance Department: September 2018: Revenue, Expense
3. Police Department- October 2018
Received
VI. Schedule of Bills- Hearing and/or consideration
A. Resolution of Central Falls City Council in Condolences and Congratulations
The Council recognized several community members for their contributions and accomplishments
Sheila Torres - for being a great resource to students & families in the CFSD
Amanda Fiaz - for being an active member/volunteer in the fitness community in CF
Charlene Gaffney, ACO -for championing all things animals in the City & continuously putting the furry animals first
Pawtucket Central Falls Development staff - for the new Blackstone apartments and sponsoring Homeownership Classes in the City
Central Falls High School Football Team- division champion title
How to Change the World Students - for hosting the 1st city council candidate's showcase
Panthers football -playoff placement
Panthers cheerleaders -competition placement
Denise DeBarros - 2018 NAACP Award & great community advocate for 20 years
Vernia Carter -great community advocated for 20 years
Friends of Central Falls Animals- for being awarded a grant from the RI Foundation for it Fix Me 4 Initiative and for its continued commitment to the well-being of the city’s animals
Members of the Central Falls Parent College- for the continued contribution to adult education in the City of Central Falls
Marilyn Thomas Greene- on her retirement from the City of Taunton
Resolutions of condolences were given to the family of:
Dorothy M. Catelli who passed away on 9/27/18
Linda Wilson who passed away on 10/18/18
Lorice H. Senno who passed away on 10/21/18
Francis A. Saggal who passed away on 10/22/18
James Hugh Colinan (CFFD Ret.) who passed away on 10/25/18
Sadie Barbara Harraka Tager who passed away on 11/3/18
VII. New Business
A. Consideration of Tax Abatement submitted by Tax Assessor
| Property Owner | Tax Year | Property Information |
| True Stylez Hair Salon | 2018 | PP: 718 Dexter St. |
| Broad Street Gas LLC | 2018 | PP: 957 Broad St. |
B. Consideration of Additions submitted by the Tax Assessor
| Property Owner | Tax Year | Property Information |
| Jek's Pub LLC | 2018 | PP: 137 Central Street |
Mr. Bob Battey, Tax Assessor, was present and answered questions from the Council pertaining to the abatements and additions.
Motion to approve the abatements was made by Councilman Lazieh, seconded by Councilwoman Rivera. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion to approve the additions was made by Councilman Lazieh, seconded by Councilman Solano. Motion carried 6-0.
C. City Council Sitting as Board of License Commissioners
i. Consideration of petition of license
| Class of License | Business Information |
| Auto Repair (tabled 11/14/18) Second Hand New | Henry Roberto Salguero Catu d/b/a Luis Auto Repair 819 Lonsdale Ave. |
City Clerk Grace announced that Mr. Salguero Catu withdrew his business application from consideration.
ii. Advertised hearing and consideration of petition for new Alcoholic Beverage Class B License (full liquor license) for JD’s Bar, LLC d/b/a JD’s Bar, 137 Central Street.
Public Hearing- no one signed up to speak
Mr. Robert J. Consatino, attorney for the applicant, spoke on behalf of his clients and answered questions from the Council.
Motion to approve the application of JD’s Bar, LLC was made by Councilman Lazieh, seconded by Councilwoman Fonseca. Roll call vote: Councilman Ferri: yes; Councilman Acosta: yes; Councilwoman Fonseca: yes; Councilman Lazieh: yes; Councilwoman Rivera: yes; Councilman Solano: yes. Motion carried unanimously.
iii. Hearing and consideration of Petition by La Villa Bistro, Inc. d/b/a La Villa Bistro, 428 Dexter Street, for extension of time by which petitioner may claim Alcoholic Beverages Class B Ltd License
Ms. Natalie spoke on behalf of La Villa Bistro to request an extension by which to claim the license.
Motion to grant extension retroactive to original Council approval for an additional 60 days was made by Councilman Lazieh, seconded by Councilman Solano. Motion carried unanimously.
iv. Consideration of 2018-2019 business license renewals (late renewals)
Motion to approve the renewals was made by Councilwoman Fonseca, seconded by Councilwoman Rivera. Motion carried 6-0.
VIII. Hearing and/or Consideration of Claims
i. Executive Session pursuant to R.I.G.L § 42-46-5 (a)(2), pertaining to litigation or work sessions pertaining to litigation
Council did not convene in executive session.
ii. Joseph J. Voccola & Associates on behalf of Martha Rodriguez, for alleged personal injury sustained on October 24, 2018
Motion to refer the claim of Martha Rodriguez to the RI Interlocal Risk Management Trust was made by Councilman Lazieh, seconded by Councilwoman Fonseca. Motion carried 6-0.
IX. Good & Welfare
Councilman Ferri: wished the council and city residents happy holidays
Councilman Solano: congratulated the Central Falls High School basketball team on winning the super bowl.
Councilwoman Fonseca: thanked members of the City Council for the support during her tenure as councilor
Councilman Lazieh: thanked the City Council and shared his concerns about the future of the council and of the city.
X. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilwoman Rivera, seconded by Councilman Solano. Meeting adjourned at 7:18pm.
Sonia Grace
City Clerk