EXECUTIVE SESSION

A. Convene into Executive Session to consider, discuss, and act upon matters pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws and Section 42-46-5(a)(2), Existing Litigation: Narragansett Electric vs Town of Smithfield (PC-2020-02480, PC-2019-0710, PC-2018-2132, PC-2017-1268), to consider, discuss and act upon a potential settlement agreement.

B. Consider, discuss, and act upon matters pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws Sec. 42-46-5(a)(5); Real Estate.

AGENDA

I. Regular meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.

II. Prayer

III. Salute to the Flag

IV. Presentations:

None.

V. Minutes:

A. Move that the minutes of the June 30, 2020 Town Council joint meeting be approved as recorded.

B. Move that the minutes of the July 7, 2020 Town Council work session meeting be approved as recorded.

C. Move that the minutes of the July 7, 2020 Town Council open session meeting be approved as recorded.

D. Move that the minutes of the July 8, 2020 Town Council work session be approved as recorded.

E. Move that the minutes of the July 21, 2020 Town Council open session meeting be approved as recorded.

F. Move that the minutes of the July 21, 2020 Town Council meeting be approved as recorded.

G. Move that the minutes of the July 27, 2020 Town Council open session meeting be approved as recorded.

VI. Consider, discuss and act upon the following possible appointments and reappointments:

None.

VII. Public Hearings:

A. Conduct a Public Hearing to consider, discuss and act upon approving a new Class B-Victualler Beverage License for Lola’s Lounge, LLC d/b/a “Lola’s Lounge”, 55 Douglas Pike, to include Outdoor Seating/Bar Service, with the hours of operation to be Monday through Sunday 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations, local ordinances, a copy of their Retail Sales Permit, and a Certificate of Good Standing from the RI Division of Taxation, final approval by the Building Official and final approval from the RI Department of Health.

B. Conduct a Public Hearing to consider, discuss and act upon approving a new Class A Beverage License for Northern RI Liquor Warehouse, Inc. d/b/a “Northern RI Liquor Warehouse, 970 Douglas Pike, Bldg. B, with the hours of operation to be Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations, local ordinances and a copy of their Retail Sales Permit, TIP Cards and a Certificate of Good Standing from the RI Division of Taxation.

C. Conduct a Public Hearing to consider, discuss and act upon approving a new Class B-Victualler Beverage License for Ichiraku, LLC d/b/a “Ichiraku Ramen and Fusion”, 970 Douglas Pike, to include Outdoor Seating/Bar Service, with the hours of operation to be Monday through Sunday 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations, local ordinances, final approval by the Building Official and final approval from the RI Department of Health.

D. Conduct a public hearing to consider a petition for the abandonment of a portion of Vera Drive.

E. Consider scheduling a public hearing on September 15, 2020 to consider amending the Comprehensive Community Plan, Land Use Map for property described as Assessor’s Plat 42, Lot 139 and Assessor’s Plat 40, Lots 1-440 (known as the “Tea Lots”) as submitted by Smithfield Estates, LLC and Earl Grey Estates, LLC located at 128 Douglas Pike and Ridge Road.

F. Consider scheduling a public hearing on September 15, 2020 to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map for property described as Assessor’s Plat 42, Lot 139 and Assessor’s Plat 40, Lots 1-440 (known as the “Tea Lots”) as submitted by Smithfield Estates, LLC and Earl Grey Estates, LLC located at 128 Douglas Pike and Ridge Road.

VIII. Licenses:

A. Consider, discuss and act upon approving a new Victualling License for Lola’s Lounge, LLC d/b/a “Lola’s Lounge”, 55 Douglas Pike, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances and final approval from the RI Department of Health.

B. Consider, discuss and act upon approving a new Entertainment License for Lola’s Lounge, LLC d/b/a “Lola’s Lounge”, 55 Douglas Pike, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.

C. Consider, discuss and act upon approving a new Special Dance License for Lola’s Lounge, LLC d/b/a “Lola’s Lounge”, 55 Douglas Pike, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.

D. Consider, discuss and act upon approving a new Victualling License for Ichiraku, LLC d/b/a “Ichiraku Ramen and Fusion”, 970 Douglas Pike, as applied subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.

E. Consider, discuss and act upon approving an application for a Temporary Extension of a Class D Full Privilege Liquor License for the Portuguese American Social and Athletic Club, 40 Fenwood Avenue, to hold a Music Festival on Saturday, September 12, 2020, from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.

F. Consider, discuss and act upon the annual renewal of one (1) Bingo License, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.

1. Raymond C. LaPerche PTA, 11 Limerock Road (fee waived)

G. Consider, discuss and act upon the annual renewal of two (2) Pool Table Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.

1. Bryant University Fisher Student Center, 1150 Douglas Pike (one pool table).

2. Portuguese American Social & Athletic Club, 40 Fenwood Avenue (one pool table).

H. Consider, discuss and act upon the annual renewal of two (2) Peddler’s Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.

1. CALM Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a “Del’s of Smithfield”, to sell only frozen lemonade from a truck with RI Reg. #’s 126485, 126485 and 51697, 115 Pleasant View Avenue.

2. CALM Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a “Del’s of Smithfield, to sell only frozen lemonade from a pushcart with RI Reg. #55218, 115 Pleasant View Avenue.

I. Consider, discuss and act upon the annual renewal of one (1) Massage Establishment License, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.

1. Soothing Touch Spa d/b/a “Soothing Touch Spa”, 180C Pleasant View Ave.

J. Consider, discuss and act upon the annual renewal of one (1) Massage Therapy License, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.

1. Rhonda Rohelia working at “Soothing Touch Spa”, 180C Pleasant View Ave.

IX. Old Business:

None.

X. New Business:

A. Consider, discuss, and act upon accepting the USDA Food and Nutrition Service’s Farm to School Implementation Grant in the amount of $86,793.

B. Consider, discuss, and act upon the school construction/renovation project change order approval policy and procedures.

C. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a proposal for painting of the front façade at the East Smithfield Neighborhood Center in an amount not to exceed $4,878.00.

XII. Public Comment

XIII. Announce any closed session votes required to be disclosed pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws, Sec. 42-46-4.

XIV. Adjournment.

AGENDA POSTED: FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020

The public is welcome to any meeting of the Town Council or its sub-committees. If communication assistance (readers/interpreters/captions) or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation is needed, please contact the Smithfield Town Manager’s office at 401-233-1010 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting.