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AGENDA
I. Regular meeting reconvened at 6:00 p.m.
II. Prayer
III. Salute to the Flag
IV. Presentations:
None
V. Minutes:
A. Move that the minutes of the February 16, 2021 Town Council executive session meeting held pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws and Section 42-46-5 (a)(1), Personnel, to interview Danielle Carey, Catherine Lynn, Edward Kutchmanich and Charles Smith for possible appointments and Jennifer Hawkins and John Yoakum for possible reappointments to a Town board or commission be approved as recorded and sealed.
B. Move that the minutes of the February 16, 2021 Town Council open session meeting be approved as recorded.
C. Move that the minutes of the March 2, 2021 Town Council executive session meeting held pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws Section 42-46-5(a)(2), Existing Litigation; C.A. No. 1:20-cv-00492-WES-PAS, Alfred A. Costantino v. Dr. Judith Paolucci and RI Ethics Commission Complaint No. 2020 against Suzanna L. Alba be approved as recorded and sealed.
D. Move that the minutes of the March 2, 2021 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 2024.
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 the abandonment of Briarcliff Avenue.
C. Schedule a public hearing on April 20, 2021 to consider, discuss, and act upon proposed amendments to the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Community Plan.
D. 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 RNL Enterprise, LLC d/b/a “Coach’s Pub”, to include outdoor 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 and final approval from the RI Department of Health.
E. 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, a copy of the food business license from the RI Department of Health and a fire inspection.
INTOXICATING BEVERAGE LICENSE RENEWALS 2020-2021
CLASS B-VICTUALLER BEVERAGE LICENSE
1. Rebel Alliance Group, LLC d/b/a “Bistecca Chop House”, 332 Farnum Pike (approved for outdoor bar service)
2. Yamato Steakhouse of Smithfield, Inc. d/b/a “Yamato Steakhouse of Japan”, 375 Putnam Pike, Unit 30
VIII. Licenses:
A. Consider, discuss and act upon approving a new Victualling License for RNL Enterprise, LLC d/b/a “Coach’s Pub”,
329 Waterman Avenue, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations, local ordinances and final approval from the RI Department of Health.
B. Consider, discuss and act upon approving a new Entertainment License for RNL Enterprise, LLC d/b/a “Coach’s Pub”,
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 RNL Enterprise, LLC d/b/a “Coach’s Pub”,
as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
D. Consider, discuss and act upon approving the annual renewal of one (1) Entertainment License,
as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
1. Rebel Alliance Group, LLC d/b/a “Bistecca Chop House”, 332 Farnum Pike
E. Consider, discuss and act upon approving the annual renewal of one (1) Special Dance License,
as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
1. Rebel Alliance Group, LLC d/b/a “Bistecca Chop House”, 332 Farnum Pike
F. Consider, discuss and act upon approving the annual renewal of two (2) Victualling Only Licenses,
as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances:
1. Excel Feeders, LLC d/b/a “Subway”, 445 Putnam Pike
2. Ivy and Lace Bake Shop, LLC d/b/a “The Ivy and Lace Bake Shop”, 546 Putnam Pike
G. Consider, discuss and act upon approving the annual renewal of nineteen (19) Holiday Sales Licenses,
as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
1. AE Outfitters Retail Co. d/b/a “American Eagle Outfitters #670”, 371 Putnam Pike
2. A & L Liquors, LLC d/b/a “B & C Liquor”, 253 Putnam Pike
3. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. d/b/a “Barnes & Noble #2082”, 371 Putnam Pike, Suite 330
4. CALM Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a “Del’s of Smithfield”, 115 Pleasant View Avenue
5. Grams Girls Inc. d/b/a “Cardsmart Smithfield”, 445 Putnam Pike
6. Green, Inc. d/b/a “Honey Nail and Spa”, 375 Putnam Pike, #15
7. Hill Top Gardens, LLC d/b/a “Hill Top Gardens”, 363 Putnam Pike
8. Home Depot USA, Inc. d/b/a “The Home Depot #4282”, 371 Putnam Pike
9. James Moscatelli d/b/a “Smithfield Smoke Shop”, 20B Cedar Swamp Road
10. Jason Marino d/b/a “Juice Bar & Co.”, 266 Putnam Pike
11. Kishwar J. Adil d/b/a “Twin River Mini Mart”, 151 Douglas Pike
12. Mattress Firm, Inc. d/b/a “Mattress Firm #170005”, 445 Putnam Pike
13. Offices Superstore East, LLC d/b/a “Staples the Office Superstore”, 371 Putnam Pike, Ste. 230
14. Old Navy, LLC d/b/a “Old Navy #6156”, 371 Putnam Pike
15. Pleasant View Nails, Inc. d/b/a “Pleasant View Nails, Inc.”, 115 Pleasant View Avenue, Unit 8
16. Sterling, Inc. d/b/a “Kay Jewelers #2608”, 371 Putnam Pike, Unit 325
17. Tire Pros of Rhode Island, Inc. d/b/a “Tire Pros of RI”, 390 George Washington Highway
18. Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. d/b/a “Ulta Beauty”, 371 Putnam Pike
19. Walgreen Eastern Co., Inc. d/b/a “Walgreens #18259”, 452 Putnam Pike
H. Consider, discuss and act upon approving three (3) One-Day Special Event Licenses
for Seven Cedars Farm for “Easter Fundays”, 20 John Mowry Road on the following dates:
• Saturday, March 27, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Sunday, March 28, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Saturday, April 3, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
All Special Event Licenses for Seven Cedars Farm are subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
I. Consider, discuss and act upon approving one (1) One-Day Special Event License for Seven Cedars Farm for a “Spring Craft Show”,
20 John Mowry Road on the following date:
• Saturday, May 15, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, May 16, 2021
All Special Event Licenses for Seven Cedars Farm are subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
J. Consider, discuss and act upon approving one (1) One-Day Special Event License
for Seven Cedars Farm for a “Summer Craft Show”, 20 John Mowry Road on the following date:
• Saturday, July 24, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, July 25, 2021
All Special Event Licenses for Seven Cedars Farm are subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
K. Consider, discuss and act upon approving one (1) One-Day Special Event License for Seven Cedars Farm
for a “Fall Festival”, 20 John Mowry Road on the following date:
• Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a rain date of Sunday, September 12, 2021
All Special Event Licenses for Seven Cedars Farm are subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
L. Consider, discuss and act upon approving the annual renewal of one (1) Bingo License,
as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
1. Anna McCabe School PTO, 100 Pleasant View Avenue (fee waived)
M. Consider, discuss and act upon approving the annual renewal of one (1) Mobile Food Truck License,
as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
1. Palagi 2000, Inc. d/b/a “Palaigs Ice Cream”, to sell only frozen lemonade and ice cream from a truck with RI Reg. 109950, 55 Bacon Street, Pawtucket, RI
N. Consider, discuss and act upon approving a new Mobile Food Truck License for Pa’L Monte, LLC d/b/a “Pa’L Monte”,
285 Douglas Pike, to sell empanadas operating at 20 John Mowry Road with a RI Reg. number 35663, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and ordinances.
IX. Old Business:
None.
X. New Business:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a request for proposals for School Department Group Life Insurance.
B. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the purchase of school furniture from WB Mason in an amount not to exceed nine hundred eighty-two thousand, seven hundred eighty-seven dollars and fifty-one cents ($982,787.51).
C. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving tax abatements in the amount of two hundred forty-two dollars and ten cents ($242.10).
XII. Public Comment
XIV. Adjournment.
AGENDA POSTED: FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2021
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