| | CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE RHODE ISLAND JOURNAL OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2007 | |
The City Council meets in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 and Mayor Isadore S. Ramos calls the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
The invocation is read by Councilman Silva and he asks for a moment of silence for late Councilman Norman J. Miranda. The Salute to the Flag is led by Councilwoman Perry.
| Present: | Mayor Isadore S. Ramos | | |
| | Robert E. Cusack | ) | Council Members |
| | Bruce DiTraglia | ) | |
| | Valerie A. Perry | ) | |
| | Bryan P. Silva | ) | |
| | | | |
| | Richard M. Brown | ) | City Manager |
| | William J. Conley, Jr. | ) | City Solicitor |
| | Virginia B. Nunes | ) | City Clerk |
I. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL JOURNALS
January 18, 2007 – Joint Council/School Committee Meeting
January 18, 2007 – Joint Council/School Committee Closed Meeting
January 24, 2007 – Joint Council/School Committee Meeting
January 24, 2007 – Joint Council/School Committee Closed Meeting
February 6, 2007 - Regular Meeting
February 8, 2007 – Legislative Annual Breakfast Meeting
February 9, 2007 – Congressional Meeting
B. LETTER OF RESIGNATION
Capt. E. Howard McVay, Jr. – East Providence Harbor Management Commission
On motion of Councilwoman Perry, seconded by Councilman DiTraglia and on a roll-call vote it is unanimously voted to remove the January 18 and January 24, 2007 Joint Council/School Committee Meeting closed minutes from the Consent Calendar.
On motion of Councilman Silva, seconded by Councilwoman Perry and on a roll-call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve the Consent Calendar as amended.
On motion of Coucilwoman Perry, seconded by Councilman Silva and on a roll-call vote, it is unanimously voted to keep sealed the January 18 and January 24, 2007 Joint Council/School Committee Meeting closed minutes.
III. PROCLAMATONS, PRESENTATIONS, & INTRODUCTIONS
Mayor Ramos and Councilman DiTraglia present Michael Sevigny with a Citation. Mayor Ramos explains that Michael helped to apprehend a criminal who was robbing a store with a knife. He states Michael tackled him, and held him till the police arrived. He states he is a Hero.
IV. APPOINTMENTS
1. Board of Assessment Review (by Mayor Ramos)
Luci Stoddard 5 Carolina Avenue (02915)
On motion of Councilwoman Perry, seconded by Councilman Silva and on a roll-call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve.
2. East Providence Public Library Trustees (by Councilwoman Perry)
(Reappointment) Kathy Dias 174 Narragansett Avenue (02915)
On motion of Councilwoman Perry, seconded by Councilman Silva and on a roll-call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve the reappointment.
3. Harbor Management Commission (by Councilwoman Perry)
(Reappointment) Frederick C. Bieberbach, Jr. 40 Union Street (02915)
On motion of Councilwoman Perry, seconded by Councilman Silva and on a roll-call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve the reappointment.
4. Historic Properties Designation and Study Commission (by Councilwoman Perry)
(Reappointment) Dean Martineau (Chairman) 195 Brightridge Avenue (02914)
On motion of Councilwoman Perry, seconded by Councilman Cusack and on a roll-call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve the reappointment.
5. Planning Board
Bryan P. Silva – Liaison
(City Council Representative)
Unanimously approve.
6. Police and Fire Pension Board
Robert E. Cusack
(City Council Representative)
Unanimously approve.
V. CONTINUED BUSINESS
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
1. EPPMTEA Proposed Contract (by Richard M. Brown – City Manager)
Mr. Brown states this is a wage re-opener for the EPPMTEA. Terms are consistent with what we approved for the Fire Contract. A pay increase for this year of 2.9% effective November 1, 2006 and an additional 0.6% on July 1, 2007 is estimated to be $83,333. He asks for Council approval of this item.
On motion of Councilman Cusack, seconded by Councilwoman Perry and on a roll-call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve.
2. Department Head Contract (by Richard M. Brown – City Manager)
Mr. Brown states this is another wage re-opener for Department Heads. Terms are consistent with the last two. A pay increase this year of 2.9% effective November 1, 2006 and an additional 0.6% on July 1, 2007 is estimated to be $24,780. He asks for Council approval of this item.
On motion of Councilwoman Perry, seconded by Councilman Cusack and on a roll-call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve.
3. Update on Council Requested Sewer (by Richard M. Brown – City Manager)
Mr. Brown states this is to inform the Council that consistent with the action of the last meeting, Camp Dresser and McKee has been engaged for a short and quick rate study for a three tier rate. They will be back on March 6, 2007. We will make a presentation to the Council. There will be a first reading of the ordinance, with final passage March 20, 2007. Mr. Brown states that the matter has to move as quickly as possible, as it could mean 40% of the City’s revenue could be lost.
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
CLAIMS COMMITTEE (by Timothy Chapman. – City Solicitor)
| Diane Meisner Claim No. 07-004 | Refer to Law Department |
| Louis & Elizabeth Netto Claim No. 07-003 | Withdrawn by the claimant’s attorney |
| On behalf of Rebecca Ann Netto | |
On motion of Councilman Silva, seconded by Councilman DiTraglia and on a roll-call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve.
C. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. Lack of Decorum at City Council Meetings (by Councilwoman Perry)
Councilwoman Perry states that she was approached by a couple of people after the last meeting regarding the lack of decorum. She states that some people sit in the back of the room making comments and disrupting the meeting, and while not everyone agrees on what is being said, the lack of courtesy is not fair to the people attending and the television audience. She went on to say that the City Council acts professional and courteous to the people who address the Council, and expects that the people attending extend the same courtesy.
She also mentioned that there are signs posted on the Council Chamber doors prohibiting food and drinks in the Chamber. She said that this is to prevent accidents and spills on the carpet, which is difficult to clean. She asked that people abide by the City’s regulations
2. Substance Abuse Task Force Programs (by Councilwoman Perry)
Councilwoman Perry speaks on the Substance Abuse Task Force Program held at the Martin Middle School regarding Internet Safety and Bullying. She says that it was a good informational program and that Cox Cable, channel 18 will be airing it. She also said that they will be having more of these programs and recommends that people with children or grandchildren, or anyone involved with children, attend and learn more about protecting their children from the dangers involved.
3. Ice Skating on Willett Pond (by Mayor Ramos and Councilwoman Perry)
Mayor Ramos states that he has been receiving phone calls about Ice Skating on Willett Pond and asks Mr. Brown if he could have Fire Chief Joseph Klucznik speak.
Chief Klucznik states the biggest reason is the liability issue and the City doesn’t have the teaching or training to measure the thickness of the ice. Moving water, sunny day, chemicals like salt, chlorine bleach that is dumped in the pond, changes the variables and exothermal reaction. He says that in 20 years we’ve never tested or condoned any skating on ponds. It’s simply because of the liabilities.
Councilwoman Perry states that it is unfortunate that kids don’t have a place to skate, and growing up, there were places like Squantum Woods and Kent Field
Councilman Cusack asks what facilities we have in the City for outdoor skating, and Chief Klucznik states Downtown Providence, but nothing in the City of East Providence.
Mayor Ramos questions Councilman Silva about Jones’ Pond.
Councilman Silva states it’s not legal, but he saw kids skating today. He says that he skated there when he was growing up and thought the drain system was set up for skating. He also mentions that Highway Garage use to drive the little jeep on the ice to plow it.
Councilman Cusack states there is a public area in Seekonk across from the Grist Mill, but wouldn’t want the liability for recommending people to go to a particular place.
Councilman DiTraglia states there is a beautiful pond in the center of the City and it is a shame that it can’t be used. He says that when he was a kid they never thought about the danger or about the liability. He says he gets 5 calls a day about this and that something needs to be done. He states that it was suggested at a 4th Ward meeting to set something up near the Carousel - set a form and have the Fire Department fill it with water, maybe 3” or 4”. They want a place where they can skate. Councilman DiTraglia says he told them he would talk to the City Council, City Manager and Parks & Recreation Department, and that he couldn’t promise anything but would look into it. He says it’s too late this winter.
D. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (If given First Passage, can be referred to the next regular Council Meeting to be held March 6, 2007 for a public hearing and consideration of final passage).
1. The following is an ordinance regarding the Storm Drainage System.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 17 OF THE
REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE,
RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “UTILITIES.”
SECTION I. Chapter 17 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Utilities,” is amended by adding thereto the following:
ARTICLE IV. STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM
DIVISION 1. ILLICIT DISCHARGE, DETECTION, AND ELIMINATION
Sec. 17-195. Purpose.
The purpose of this ordinance is to provide environmental protection of the local, and State water bodies and groundwater, through the regulation of non-storm water discharges to the storm drainage system to the maximum extent practicable as required by federal and state law. This ordinance establishes methods for controlling the introduction of pollutants into the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) in order to comply with requirements of the Rhode Island Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (RIPDES) permit process. The objectives of this ordinance are:
(1) To prevent (or reduce to the maximum extent possible) pollutants from entering the City’s municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4).
(2) To prohibit Illicit Connections and Discharges to the municipal separate storm sewer system.
(3) To require the removal of all such illicit connections and discharges.
(4) To comply with State law and federal statutes and regulations relating to storm water discharges.
(5) To establish legal authority to carry out all inspection, monitoring, and enforcement procedures necessary to ensure compliance with this ordinance.
Sec. 17-196. Authority.
This ordinance is enacted pursuant to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management’s (RIDEM) General Permit Rhode Island Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Storm Water Discharge from Small Municipal Storm Sewer Systems and from Industrial Activity at Eligible Facilities Operated by Regulated Small MS4s and in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, R.I.G.L. 42-35-1, et seq.
Sec. 17-197. Definitions.
For the purposes of this ordinance, the following shall mean:
Allowable Non-Storm Water Discharges. Discharges not comprised of storm water are allowed under the MS4 General Permit but are limited to the following, provided these are no significant contributors of pollutants to the MS4: discharges which result from the washdown of vehicles at retail dealers selling new and used automobiles where no detergents are used and individual residential car washing; external building washdown where no detergents are used; the use of water to control dust; fire fighting activities; fire hydrant flushings; natural springs; uncontaminated groundwater; dechlorinated pool discharges; air conditioning condensate; lawn watering; potable water sources including waterline flushings; irrigation drainage; pavement washwaters where spills or leaks of toxic or hazardous materials have not occurred (unless all spilled materials have been removed) and where detergents are not used; discharges from foundation or footing drains where flows are not contaminated with process materials such as solvents, or contaminated by contact with soils where spills or leaks of toxic or hazardous materials have occurred; uncontaminated utility vault dewatering; dechlorinated water line testing water; hydrostatic test water that does not contain any treatment chemicals and is not contaminated with process chemicals.
Authorized Enforcement Agency. Employees or designees of the Director of Public Works designated to enforce this ordinance
Best Management Practices (BMPs). Schedules of activities, prohibitions of practices, general good house keeping practices, pollution prevention and educational practices, maintenance procedures, and other management practices to prevent or reduce the discharge of pollutants directly or indirectly to storm water, receiving waters, or storm water conveyance systems. BMPs also include treatment practices, operating procedures, and practices to control erosion and site runoff, spillage or leaks, sludge or water disposal, or drainage from raw materials storage.
Clean Water Act. The federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. ' 1251 et seq.), and any subsequent amendments thereto.
Construction Activity. Activities subject to RIPDES Construction Permits. These include construction projects resulting in land disturbance of (1) one acres or more. Such activities include but are not limited to clearing and grubbing, grading, excavating, and demolition.
Discharger. Any person or business entity that causes, allows, permits, or is otherwise responsible for a discharge, including, without limitation, any operator of a construction site or industrial facility.
Hazardous Material. Any material, including any substance, waste, or combination thereof, which because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics may cause, or significantly contribute to, a substantial present or potential hazard to human health, safety, property, or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, disposed of, or otherwise managed.
Illicit Discharge. Any direct or indirect non-storm water discharge to the storm drain system, except as exempted in Allowable Non-Storm Water Discharges as defined within this ordinance, and discharges permitted pursuant to a RIPDES permit.
Illicit Connection. An illicit connection is defined as either of the following:
Any drain or conveyance, whether on the surface or subsurface, which allows an illegal discharge to enter the storm drain system including but not limited to any conveyances which allow any non-storm water discharge including sewage, process wastewater, and wash water to enter the storm drain system and any connections to the storm drain system from indoor drains and sinks, regardless of whether said drain or connection had been previously allowed, permitted, or approved by an authorized enforcement agency or, any drain or conveyance connected from a commercial or industrial land use to the storm drain system which has not been documented in plans, maps, or equivalent records and approved by an authorized enforcement agency.
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4). A conveyance or system of conveyances (including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, man-made channels or storm drains) designed or used for collecting or conveying storm water, and is not a combined sewer.
Rhode Island Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (RIPDES) Storm Water Discharge Permit. A permit issued by the RIDEM that authorizes the discharge of pollutants to waters of the United States, whether the permit is applicable on an individual, group, or general area-wide basis.
Non-Storm Water Discharge. Any discharge to the storm drain system that is not composed entirely of storm water.
Operator. The party or parties that either individually or taken together have the day-to-day operational control over the facility activities and the ability to make modifications to such activities.
Owner. The party or parties that either individually or taken together has legal title to any premise.
Person. Any individual, association, organization, partnership, firm, corporation or other entity recognized by law and acting as either the owner or as the owner's agent.
Pollutant. Anything which causes or contributes to pollution. Pollutants may include, but are not limited to: paints, varnishes, and solvents; oil and other automotive fluids; non-hazardous liquid and solid wastes and yard wastes; refuse, rubbish, garbage, litter, or other discarded or abandoned objects, and accumulations of the same that may cause or contribute to pollution; floatables; pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers; hazardous substances and wastes; sewage, fecal coliform and pathogens; dissolved and particulate metals; animal wastes; wastes and residues that result from constructing a building or structure; and noxious or offensive matter of any kind.
Premises. Any building, lot, parcel of land, or portion of land whether improved or unimproved including adjacent sidewalks and parking strips.
Storm Water. Any surface flow, runoff, and drainage consisting entirely of water from any form of natural precipitation, and resulting from such precipitation.
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. A document which describes the Best Management Practices and activities to be implemented by a person or business to identify sources of pollution or contamination at a site and the actions to eliminate or reduce pollutant discharges to
Storm water, Storm water Conveyance Systems, and/or Receiving Waters to the Maximum Extent Practicable.
Unauthorized Discharge. A discharge of storm water not authorized by a RIPDES permit, or an allowable storm water discharge found to be a significant contributor of pollutants to the MS4.
Wastewater. Any water or other liquid, other than uncontaminated storm water, discharged from a facility.
Watercourse. A natural or man-made surface drainage channel or body of water (including a lake or pond) through which a water flow occurs, either continuously or intermittently.
Sec. 17-198. Prohibition of Illegal Discharges.
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged into the municipal storm drain system or watercourses any pollutants or non-storm water discharge unless:
A. The non-storm water discharge is permitted with a Rhode Island Pollution Discharge Elimination System (RIPDES) permit; or
B. The discharges are included in one of the following categories of discharges:
1. Discharges which result from the washdown of vehicles at retail dealers selling new and used automobiles where no detergents are used and individual residential car washing;
2. External building washdown where no detergents are used;
3. The use of water to control dust;
4. Fire fighting activities;
5. Fire hydrant flushings;
6. Natural springs;
7. Uncontaminated groundwater;
8. Dechlorinated pool discharges;
9. Air conditioning condensate;
10. Lawn watering;
11. Potable water sources including waterline flushings;
12. Irrigation drainage;
13. Pavement washwaters where spills or leaks of toxic or hazardous materials have not occurred (unless all spilled materials have been removed) and where detergents are not used;
14. Discharges from foundation or footing drains where flows are not contaminated with process materials such as solvents, or contaminated by contact with soils where spills or leaks of toxic or hazardous materials have occurred;
15. Uncontaminated utility vault dewatering;
16. Dechlorinated water line testing water;
17. Hydrostatic test water that does not contain any treatment chemicals and is not contaminated with process chemicals
Sec. 17-199. Prohibition of Illicit Connections.
The construction, use, maintenance or continued existence of illicit connections to the storm drain system is prohibited. This prohibition expressly includes, without limitation, illicit connections made in the past, regardless of whether the connection was permissible under law or practices applicable or prevailing at the time of connection. A person is considered to be in violation of this ordinance if the person connects a line conveying sewage to the MS4, or allows such a connection to continue.
Sec. 17-200. Suspension due to Illicit Discharges in Emergency Situations.
The City may, without prior notice, suspend MS4 discharge access to a person when such suspension is necessary to stop an actual or threatened discharge which presents or may present imminent and substantial danger to the environment, or to the health or welfare of persons, or to the MS4 or Waters of the State. If the violator fails to comply with a suspension order issued in an emergency, the authorized enforcement agency may take such steps as deemed necessary to prevent or minimize damage to the MS4 or Waters of the State , or to minimize danger to persons.
Sec. 17-201. Suspension due to the Detection of Illicit Discharge.
Any person discharging to the MS4 in violation of this ordinance may have their MS4 access terminated if such termination would abate or reduce an illicit discharge. The authorized enforcement agency will notify a violator of the proposed termination of its MS4 access. The violator may petition the authorized enforcement agency for a reconsideration and hearing.
A person commits an offense if the person reinstates MS4 access to premises terminated pursuant to this Section, without the prior approval of the authorized enforcement agency.
Sec. 17-202. Entry to Perform Duties under this Ordinance.
To the extent permitted by State law, or if authorized by the owners or other party in control of the property, the authorized enforcement agency, its agents, officers, and employees may enter upon privately owned property for the purpose of performing their duties under this ordinance and may make or cause to be made such examinations, surveys, or sampling as the authorized enforcement agency deems reasonably necessary.
Sec. 17-203. Notification of Spills.
Notwithstanding other requirements of law, as soon as any person responsible for a facility or operation, or responsible for emergency response for a facility or operation has information of any known or suspected release of materials which are resulting or may result in illegal discharges or pollutants discharging into storm water, the storm drain system, or water of the State, said person shall take all necessary steps to ensure the discovery, containment, and cleanup of such release. In the event of such a release of hazardous materials said person shall immediately notify emergency response agencies of the occurrence via emergency dispatch services. In the event of a release of non-hazardous materials, said person shall notify theauthorized enforcement agency in person or by phone or facsimile no later than the next business day. Notifications in person or by phone shall be confirmed by written notice addressed and mailed to the Director of Public Works within three business days of the phone notice. If the discharge of prohibited materials emanates from a commercial or industrial establishment, the owner or operator of such establishment shall also retain an on-site written record of the discharge and the actions taken to prevent its recurrence. Such records shall be retained for at least three years. Nothing in this section shall preclude any owner/lessee from compliance with relevant provisions of the Rhode Island Clean Water Act, RIGL 46-12-1, et seq. or other applicable laws or regulations.
Sec. 17-204. Watercourse Protection.
Every person owning property through which a watercourse passes, or such person's lessee, shall keep and maintain that part of the watercourse within the property free of trash, debris, excessive vegetation, and other obstacles that would pollute, contaminate, or significantly retard the flow of water through the watercourse. In addition, the owner or lessee shall maintain existing privately owned structures within or adjacent to a watercourse, so that such structures will not become a hazard to the use, function, or physical integrity of the watercourse. The owner or lessee shall not remove healthy bank vegetation beyond that actually necessary for maintenance, nor remove said vegetation in such a manner as to increase the vulnerability of the watercourse to erosion. The property owner or lessee shall be responsible for maintaining and stabilizing that portion of the watercourse that is within their property lines in order to protect against erosion and degradation of the watercourse originating or contributed from their property. Nothing in this section shall preclude any owner/lessee from compliance with relevant provisions of the Rhode Island Freshwater Wetlands Act, RIGL 2-1-18, et seq. or other applicable laws or regulations.
Sec. 17-205. Enforcement.
Whenever the authorized enforcement agency finds that a person has violated a prohibition or failed to meet a requirement of this Ordinance, the authorized enforcement agency may order compliance by written notice of violation to the responsible person. Such notice may require without limitation:
(A) The performance of monitoring, analyses, and reporting;
(B) The elimination of illicit connections or discharges;
(C) That violating discharges, practices, or operations shall cease and desist;
(D) The abatement or remediation of storm water pollution or contamination hazards and the restoration of any affected property; and
(E) Payment of a fine to cover administrative and remediation costs; and
(F) The implementation of source control or treatment BMPs.
If abatement of a violation and/or restoration of affected property is required, the notice shall set forth a deadline within which such remediation or restoration must be completed. Said notice shall further advise that, should the violator fail to remediate or restore within the established deadline, the work will be done by a designated governmental agency or a contractor and the expense thereof shall be charged to the violator.
Requested by: (Director of Public Works)
On motion of Councilwoman Perry, seconded by Councilman Cusack, and on a roll-call vote, it is unanimously voted to dispense with the reading of the ordinance.
The Public Works Director explains the ordinance. Mr. Coutu states it’s an ordinance required under DEM storm water. Ordinance prohibits anyone from discharging pollutants, like oil and grease. They will go after the folks that discharge pollutants. They have ongoing inspections for anything other than storm water and ground water.
Councilman Cusack asks is there any activity the residents used to be able to do that now they can’t. Mr. Coutu responded by saying the only issue was draining a pool. The residents would now have to wait until there is no chlorine in the pool before draining.
Mr. Brown states that towards the end of the season they wouldn’t be putting more chlorine in. When the season ends, they would just have to wait until there is no more chlorine before draining.
On motion of Councilman Silva, seconded by Councilwoman Perry and on a roll-call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve.
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
Joseph Larisa, 44 Don Avenue (02916) was sworn in by City Solicitor.
Mr. Larisa speaks on the School Department buy back issue and says the Council leadership exercised leadership for union leaders not the taxpayers. He states that now the City has to come
up with $900,000 and questions where it will come from. He asks what is going to happen to the Charter Amendment, for the Council to ratify all School Department contracts. He says that the newly formed Citizens League will be keeping on top of the matter, and notes that the website address is www.epcitizens.org.
Mayor Ramos read from Monday’s paper Governor Carcieri never accepted State pay health insurance according to spokesman Neal, former chief Cookson America does receive $2,002.00 a year buyback and donates it after taxes $1,592.31. Mayor Ramos told Mr. Larisa you could go to the State maybe you can get more money.
Wesley D. Plante, 53 Seventh Street (02914) was not present.
Charles Mello, Jr., 596 Willett Avenue (02915) was sworn in by City Solicitor.
Mr. Mello, Jr. states that Doreen Carter, Chairperson of the East Providence Cancer Control Task Force Commission asked him to speak on her behalf. Mr. Mello states that there was a Resolution adopted on April 1, 2003 and another Resolution amending the first Resolution on March 7, 2006, which established the Cancer Control Task Force. He says that the Task Force has not received any direction from the Council on its functions, nor has the City given it any office space or supplies. He asks for another Resolution with stronger wording.
Mayor Ramos states he supports the Commission, but when a Commission is formed the people on that Commission run that Commission and it’s not the responsibility of the Council. He says that when they had a march in Riverside, he was there marching.
Councilwoman Perry states that the Task Force was formed at the request of the State, who urged all municipalities to have one. She offers to work with Mr. Brown and check with other municipalities to determine how theirs’ are run.
On motion of Coucilwoman Perry, seconded by Councilman Silva it is voted to adjourn.
Mayor Ramos adjourns the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
Attest:
________________________________
Virginia B. Nunes
City Clerk
Approved March 6, 2007