SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL VIRTUAL MEETING

TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2021

5:15 P.M.

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5:15 P.M.  EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

A.  Convene into Executive Session to consider and discuss matters pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws Section 42-46-5(a)(2), Existing Litigation.

 

6:00 P.M.  AGENDA

 

I.          Regular meeting reconvened at 6:00 p.m.

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

 

II.         Prayer

 

III.       Salute to the Flag

 

IV.       Presentations: 

None

 

V.        Minutes: 

A.  Move that the minutes of the February 2, 2021 Town Council open session meeting be approved as recorded.

B.  Move that the minutes of the February 2, 2021 Town Council executive session held pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws and Section 42-46-5(a)(1), Personnel, to interview Kate Harrington for possible appointment to a town board or commission be approved as recorded and sealed.

C.  Move that the minutes of the February 17, 2021 Town Council Town Forum be approved as recorded.

 

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

A.  Tree Warden appointment with a term expiring in December of 2021.

B.  Economic Development Commission appointment with a term expiring in September of 2021.

C.  Historic Preservation Commission appointments (2) with terms expiring in January of 2024,

D.  Planning Board reappointments (2) with terms expiring in May of 2023.

E.   Capital Committee appointments (2).

F.   Traffic Safety Commission appointment.

 

VII.      Public Hearings: 

A.  Continue a public hearing to consider, discuss, and act upon proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Map.

B.  Conduct a public hearing to consider, discuss, and act upon the Wastewater Treatment Facility’s Aerated Grit Removal System Facilities Plan amendment.

C.  Conduct a public hearing to address and finalize comments on the RIPDES small MS4 Annual Report for Year 17.

D.  Conduct a Public Hearing to consider, discuss and act upon approving the renewal of the Intoxicating Beverage Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations, local ordinances and a Certificate of Good Standing from the RI Division of Taxation.

 

INTOXICATING BEVERAGE LICENSE RENEWALS 2020-2021

CLASS B-VICTUALLER BEVERAGE LICENSE

 

1.   Ichiraku, LLC d/b/a “Ichiraku Ramen and Fusion”, 970 Douglas Pike (approved for outdoor bar service)

 

CLASS D-VICTUALLER BEVERAGE LICENSE

 

1.   Smithfield Elks #2359, 326 Farnum Pike

 

VIII.    Licenses: 

A.  Consider, discuss and act upon approving the annual renewal of one (1) Victualling Only License, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances:

1.   Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. d/b/a “Barnes & Noble #2082”, 371 Putnam Pike, Suite 330

 

B.  Consider, discuss and act upon approving the annual renewal of eighteen (18) Holiday Sales Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.

1.   7-Eleven Store #32614A d/b/a “7-Eleven #32614A”, 970 Douglas Pike

2.   Anjan Thapa d/b/a “Pick’ n Pay Food Mart”, 619 Putnam Pike

3.   Claire’s Boutique, Inc. d/b/a “Claire’s #5041”, 371 Putnam Pike

4.   Colbea Enterprises, LLC d/b/a “Shell #36”, 368 Putnam Pike

5.   Cumberland Farms, Inc. d/b/a “Cumberland Farms #1251”, 353 Waterman Avenue

6.   Dick’s Sporting Goods d/b/a “Dick’s Sporting Goods”, 371 Putnam Pike, Suite 300

7.   Global Montello Group Corp. d/b/a “Fast Freddie’s of Smithfield”, 471 Putnam Pike

8.   Mac’s Liquor Mart, Inc. d/b/a “Mac’s Liquor Mart”, 200 Pleasant View Avenue

9.   Marylou’s News, Inc. d/b/a “Marylou’s Coffee”, 368 Putnam Pike

10. MDB-T, LLC d/b/a “Toyota of Smithfield”, 550 George Washington Highway

11. No Risk, LLC d/b/a “No Risk Crossfit”, 300A George Washington Highway

12. Oasis Spa, Inc. d/b/a “Oasis Spa, Inc.”, 9 Cedar Swamp Road, #9

13. Princes & Sons Pizza, Inc. d/b/a “Depetrillo’s Pizza & Bakery”, 105 Pleasant View Avenue

14. RPC, Inc. d/b/a “Rumford Pet Express”, 445 Putnam Pike

15. Rhode Island CVS Pharmacy, LLC d/b/a “CVS Pharmacy #330”, 445 Putnam Pike

16. Speedway, LLC d/b/a “Speedway #02821”, 263 Putnam Pike

17. Target Corporation d/b/a “Target Store T-1404”, 371 Putnam Pike

18. The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co., LLC d/b/a “Stop & Shop Supermarket #705”, 446 Putnam Pike

 

IX.       Old Business:

A.  Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to enter into a Power Purchase Agreement with Ameresco to purchase Net Metering Credits from the White Rock Road Solar project.

 

X.        New Business:

A.  Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a professional service contract for preparation of the On-Site Wastewater Management Program Plan.

B.  Consider, discuss, and act upon a proclamation to declare the month of March 2021 as the 19th Annual March for Meals Month as in the Town of Smithfield.

 

XI.       Public Comment

 

XIV.          Adjournment.

 

 

AGENDA POSTED:  FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021

 

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