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EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Convene into Executive Session pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws Section 42-46-5(a)(5) for discussion and possible vote regarding potential acquisition of real estate.
AGENDA
I. Regular meeting called to order at 5:30 p.m.
II. Prayer
III. Salute to the Flag
IV. Presentations: None.
V. Minutes:
A. Move that the minutes of the July 22, 2020 Town Council open session meeting be approved as recorded.
B. Move that the minutes of the July 30, 2020 Town Council open session meeting be approved as recorded.
C. Move that the minutes of the August 4, 2020 Town Council executive session meeting held 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.be approved as recorded and sealed.
D. Move that the minutes of the August 4, 2020 Town Council open session meeting be approved as recorded.
VI. Consider, discuss and act upon the following possible appointments and reappointments:
A. Historic Preservation Commission appointment with a term expiring in January of 2023.
B. Johnston-Smithfield Juvenile Hearing Board appointment with a term expiring in September of 2023.
C. Financial Review Commission appointment with a term expiring in July of 2025.
D. Financial Review Commission appointment with a term expiring in September of 2021.
E. Sewer Authority appointment with a term expiring in January of 2025.
F. Land Trust appointment with a term expiring in September of 2021.
G. Conservation Commission appointment with a term expiring in July of 2023.
H. Economic Development Commission appointment with a term expiring in September of 2023.
I. Conservation Commission reappointment with a term expiring in July of 2023.
J. Planning Board reappointment with a term expiring in May of 2023.
K. Zoning Board reappointment with a term expiring in May of 2025.
L. Zoning Board reappointments (2) with terms expiring in May of 2021.
M. Asset Management Commission reappointment with a term expiring in April of 2023.
N. Personnel Board reappointment with a term expiring in March of 2023.
O. Financial Review Commission reappointment with a term expiring in July of 2023.
P. Financial Review Commission reappointment with a term expiring in July of 2022.
VII. Public Hearings:
A. Conduct a Public Hearing to consider, discuss and act upon approving the transfer of a Class B-Victualler Beverage License from Coach’s Pub, Inc. d/b/a “Coach’s Pub”, 329 Waterman Avenue to Jars Pub, LLC d/b/a “Lil Duke Pub and Grub”, 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, pending a copy of the Retail Sales Permit from the RI Division of Taxation, Fire Chief’s Signature, Certificate of Good Standing from the RI Division of Taxation and final approval from the RI Department of Health.
B. Schedule a public hearing on October 6, 2020 to consider to consider a petition for the abandonment of a portion of Vera Drive.
VIII. Licenses:
A. Consider, discuss and act upon approving a new Victualling License for Jars Pub, LLC d/b/a “Lil Duke Pub and Grub”, 329 Waterman Avenue, 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 Jars Pub, LLC d/b/a “Lil Duke Pub and Grub, 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 Jars Pub, LLC d/b/a “Lil Duke Pub and Grub, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
D. Consider, discuss and act upon the annual renewal of one (1) Holiday Sales License, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
1. Grams Girls, Inc. d/b/a “Cardsmart Smithfield”, 445 Putnam Pike
E. Consider, discuss and act upon approving sixteen (16) One-Day Special Event Licenses for Seven Cedars Farm for a “Haunted Hayrides”, 20 John Mowry Road on the following dates:
• Saturday, September 26, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Sunday, September 27, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Friday, October 2, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Saturday, October 3, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Sunday, October 4, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Friday, October 9, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Saturday, October 10. 2020 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Sunday, October 11, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Friday, October 16, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Saturday, October 17, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Sunday, October 18, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Friday, October 23, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Sunday, October 25, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Friday, October 30, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
All Special Event Licenses for Seven Cedars Farm are subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
IX. Old Business: None.
X. New Business:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to enter a Contract for Construction Services related to the replacement of the Esmond Mill Drive Bridge with New England Building & Bridge Company, Inc. for a Contract amount not to exceed $1,318,415.
B. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to purchase a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander in an amount not to exceed $14,300.
C. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing amendment #8 to the Veolia Water operations and maintenance contract to complete design and permit phase services for an aerated grit removal system in an amount not to exceed $230,861.
D. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing amendment #9 to Veolia Water operations and maintenance contract for the Wastewater Treatment Facility’s natural gas conversion and underground storage tank removal in an amount not to exceed $90,237.
E. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the purchase of a 2004 International Cab & Chassis Rescue Squad Truck from the North Scituate Fire Department in the amount of $5,000.
F. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing five (5) Fire Department personnel to attend the EMT-Cardiac to Paramedic upgrade training program.
G. Consider, discuss and act upon authorizing the Police Department to purchase three (3) 2020 Ford SUV Police Interceptors in an amount not to exceed $158,690.10 from Colonial Ford, Plymouth, MA through the Massachusetts VEH98 bid with funds available through the Police Equipment Fund.
H. Consider, discuss, and act upon adoption of a Resolution authorizing the financing of the purchase of a Police Vehicles through the Smithfield Capital Lease Fund.
I. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a request for proposals for Disaster Recovery Administrative Services for the Town of Smithfield.
J. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving tax abatements in the amount of $12,120.85.
K. Consider, discuss, and act upon the adoption of Emergency Ordinance 2020-7 pursuant to Section 2.14 of the Smithfield Town Charter declaring the existence of an emergency posed by the novel Coronavirus known as COVID-19.
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, AUGUST 28, 2020
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