| | | SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SMITHFIELD SENIOR CENTER 1 WILLIAM J. HAWKINS, JR. TRAIL SMITHFIELD, RI 02828 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2022 7:00 P.M. |
Please note venue change to the Senior Center for this meeting
7:00 P.M. AGENDA
I. Meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
II. Prayer by Reverend Richard A. Valentine, Saint Michael’s Church.
III. Salute to the Flag.
IV. Emergency Evacuation and Health Notification.
V. Swearing In Ceremony for new Town Council members:
A. John J. Tassoni, Jr. being sworn in by Judge Joseph A. Montalbano.
B. Michael P. Iannotti being sworn in by Judge Joseph A. Montalbano.
C. Rachel S. Toppi being sworn in by Judge Joseph A. Montalbano.
D. Sean M. Kilduff being sworn in by Judge Terrance N. Turner.
E. T. Michael Lawton being sworn in by Kerri Lawton.
VI. Consider, discuss and act upon nomination and election of Town Council President.
VII. Consider, discuss and act upon nomination and election of Town Council Vice President.
VIII. Presentations:
A. Smithfield High School National Honor Society - Sentinel Holiday Story Land & Market.
IX. Minutes:
A. Move that the minutes of the October 18, 2022 executive session meeting held pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws Section 42-45-5(5) Real Estate to consider and discuss the potential acquisition of real property.
B. Move that the minutes of the October 18, 2022 open session meeting be approved as recorded.
C. Move that the minutes of the November 7, 2022 open session meeting be approved as recorded.
X. Consider, discuss and act upon the following possible appointments and reappointments: None
XI. Public Hearings:
A. 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 2022-2023
CLASS A RETAILER’S BEVERAGE LICENSES
1. Mac’s Liquor Mart, Inc. d/b/a “Mac’s Liquor Mart”, 200 Pleasant View Avenue
2. Putnam Liquor, Inc. d/b/a “Putnam Pike Liquors”, 637B Putnam Pike
3. Putnam Pike Liquors, Inc. d/b/a “B & C Liquor”, 253 Putnam Pike
4. Smithfield Liquor Mart, Inc. d/b/a “Smithfield Liquor Mart”, 970 Douglas Pike, Bldg. B, left side
CLASS B-VICTUALLER BEVERAGE LICENSES
1. 970 Douglas Pike, LLC d/b/a “Condesa Mexican Restaurant”, 970 Douglas Pike (approved for outdoor bar service)
2. Apple New England, LLC d/b/a “Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar”, 446 Putnam Pike
3. Armenucci, LLC d/b/a “Blackie’s Bulldog Tavern”, 280 George Washington Highway (approved for outdoor bar service)
4. BZB Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a “Parente’s Family Restaurant”, 1114 Douglas Pike (approved for outdoor bar service)
5. Brewology, LLC d/b/a “Brewology”, 9 Cedar Swamp Road, Unit 4 (approved for outdoor bar service)
6. Brinker International d/b/a “Chili’s Grill & Bar”, 371 Putnam Pike, #210
7. Chelo’s Steak House, Inc. d/b/a “Chelo’s Steak House”, 445 Putnam Pike (approved for outdoor bar service)
8. Ditto, Inc. d/b/a “Fresco”, 181 George Washington Highway (approved for outdoor bar service)
9. Giuseppe’s Pizzeria Bistro, Inc. d/b/a “Giuseppe’s Pizzeria Bistro”, 19D Smith Avenue (approved for outdoor bar service)
10. JNN, Inc. d/b/a “Rocco’s Pub & Grub”, 55 Douglas Pike, Unit 101 (approved for outdoor bar service)
11. LJD, LLC d/b/a “Laura’s Bar and Grill”, 945 Douglas Pike (approved for outdoor bar service)
12. Lavallee Foods, Inc., d/b/a “Everybody’s Pizzeria and Bar”, 970 Douglas Pike
13. New Rainforest, LLC d/b/a “Twelve Acres”, 445 Douglas Pike
14. Palio, Inc. d/b/a “Siena”, 400 Putnam Pike
15. Pastry Land Bakery, Inc., d/b/a “Pastry Land Bakery”, 19 Sanderson Road
16. Rangoon, LLC d/b/a “Rangoon Chinese & Japanese Restaurant”, 294 Waterman Avenue
17. RNL Enterprise, LLC d/b/a “Coach’s Pub”, 329 Waterman Avenue (approved for outdoor bar service)
18. Richard J. Conti d/b/a “Café Centro”, 566 Putnam Pike
19. SVP Corporation d/b/a “Mai Thai Cuisine”, 115 Pleasant View Avenue
20. Terrazza, LLC d/b/a “Terrazza”, 645 Douglas Pike (approved for outdoor bar service)
21. The Last Resort, Inc. d/b/a “The Last Resort”, 325 Farnum Pike (approved for outdoor bar service)
22. The Orchard Grill, Inc. d/b/a “The Orchard Grille” 132 Pleasant View Avenue
CLASS B-VICTUALLER LIMITED BEVERAGE LICENSES
1. AKR Corporation d/b/a “Tony’s Pizza Palace”, 200 Pleasant View Avenue
2. Rally Point Racquet Club, Inc. d/b/a “Rally Point Racquet Club”, 15 Church Street
CLASS C – BAR LICENSE
1. Waterman Lake Pub. LLC d/b/a “Village Pub”, 715 Putnam Pike
CLASS D- BEVERAGE LICENSE
1. Portuguese American Social & Athletic Club, 40 Fenwood Avenue
2. Smithfield Sportsman’s Club, 14 Walter Carey Road
B. Conduct a public hearing to consider, discuss and act upon approving the renewal of the following twelve (12) Victualling Only Licenses to include renewal of the Extended Hours of Operation, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State Regulations and local ordinances:
1. Colbea Enterprises, LLC d/b/a “Seasons Corner Market”, 947 Douglas Pike to extend hours of operation to 24/7 hours.
2. Colbea Enterprises, LLC d/b/a “Shell #36”, 368 Putnam Pike to extend hours of operation to 24/7 hours.
3. Cumberland Farms Inc., d/b/a “Cumberland Farms #1251”, 353 Waterman Avenue to extend hours of operation to 24/7 hours.
4. DKS Coffee, Inc., d/b/a “Dunkin’ Donuts”, 970 Douglas Pike to extend hours of operation to 4:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
5. Greenville Donuts, LLC d/b/a “Dunkin’ Donuts”, 385 Putnam Pike to extend hours of operation to 4:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
6. Greenville Donuts, LLC d/b/a “Dunkin’ Donuts”, 639B Putnam Pike to extend hours of operation to 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
7. Greenville Donuts, LLC d/b/a “Dunkin’ Donuts”, 471 Putnam Pike” to extend hours of operation to 24/7 hours.
8. Ionian, Inc. d/b/a “Dunkin’ Donuts”, 259 Putnam Pike #1 to extend hours of operation to 4:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
9. JMK Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a “Smithfield Mobil”, 364 Putnam Pike to extend hours of operation to 24/7 hours.
10. KAC Foods, Inc. d/b/a “McDonald’s”, 445 Putnam Pike, Unit 19 to extend hours of operation to 4:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. , the Drive –Thru Window portion of the restaurant will remain open with the hours of operation to be 24/7 hours Monday through Sunday.
11. Marylou’s News, Inc. d/b/a “Marylou’s Coffee”, 368 Putnam Pike to extend hours of operation to 4:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
12. Wedge Donuts, Inc. d/b/a “Dunkin’ Donuts”, 151 Douglas Pike to extend hours of operation to 4:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
C. Conduct a public hearing to consider, discuss and act upon approving a new B-Victualler License for Josephine’s Coffee Bar, Inc. d/b/a “Josephine’s Coffee Bar”, located at 19B Smith Avenue, 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 the Retail Sales Permit, the signatures of the Smithfield Fire Chief and Building Official and final approval from the RI Department of Health.
D. Schedule a public hearing on January 3, 2023 to consider and act upon amendments to the Code of Ordinances to Adopt Chapter 119 entitled “Prohibited Consumption of Cannabis on Town-Owned Property”.
XII. Licenses:
A. Consider, discuss and act upon approving a new Victualling License for Josephine’s Coffee Bar, Inc., d/b/a “Josephine’s Coffee Bar”, located at 19B Smith Avenue, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations, local ordinances, a copy of the Retails Sales Permit, the signatures of the Smithfield Fire Chief and Building Official and final approval from the RI Department of Health.
B. Consider, discuss and act upon approving the renewal of thirteen (13) of Entertainment Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances:
1. 970 Douglas Pike, LLC d/b/a “Condesa Mexican Restaurant”, 970 Douglas Pike
2. Armenucci, LLC, d/b/a “Blackie’s Bulldog Tavern”, 280 George Washington Highway
3. BZB Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a “Parente’s Family Restaurant”, 1114 Douglas Pike
4. Brewology, LLC d/b/a “Brewology”, 9 Cedar Swamp Road, Unit 4
5. Chelo’s Steak House, Inc. d/b/a “Chelo’s Steak House”, 445 Putnam Pike
6. Ditto, Inc. d/b/a “Fresco”, 181 George Washington Highway
7. LJD, LLC d/b/a “Laura’s Bar and Grill”, 945 Douglas Pike
8. Lavallee Foods, Inc., d/b/a “Everybody’s Pizzeria and Bar”, 970 Douglas Pike
9. New Rainforest, LLC d/b/a “Twelve Acres”, 445 Douglas Pike
10. Palio, Inc. d/b/a “Siena”, 400 Putnam Pike
11. RNL Enterprise, LLC d/b/a “Coach’s Pub”, 329 Waterman Avenue
12. Terrazza, LLC d/b/a “Terrazza”, 645 Douglas Pike
13. The Last Resort, Inc. d/b/a “The Last Resort”, 325 Farnum Pike
C. Consider, discuss and act upon approving the renewal of eight (8) Special Dance Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances:
1. 970 Douglas Pike, LLC d/b/a “Condesa Mexican Restaurant”, 970 Douglas Pike
2. Armenucci, LLC d/b/a “Blackie’s Bulldog Tavern”, 280 George Washington Highway
3. Brewology, LLC d/b/a “Brewology”, 9 Cedar Swamp Road, Unit 4
4. Ditto, Inc. d/b/a “Fresco”, 181 George Washington Highway
5. LJD, LLC d/b/a “Laura’s Bar and Grill”, 945 Douglas Pike
6. New Rainforest, LLC d/b/a “Twelve Acres”, 445 Douglas Pike
7. RNL Enterprise, LLC d/b/a “Coach’s Pub”, 329 Waterman Avenue
8. The Last Resort, Inc. d/b/a “The Last Resort”, 325 Farnum Pike
D. Consider, discuss and act upon approving the renewal of thirty-seven (37) Victualling Only Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances:
1. A & W of Rhode Island, Inc. d/b/a “A & W”, 460 Putnam Pike
2. Ambition Nutrition, d/b/a “Make it Happen Nutrition”, 592 Putnam Pike, #34
3. B & B Hospitality, Inc. d/b/a “Sure Stay Plus by Best Western”, 355 George Washngton Highway
4. Bacon N Beanz Café, LLC d/b/a “Bacon N Beanz Café”, 345 Waterman Avenue
5. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. d/b/a “Barnes & Noble #2082”, 371 Putnam Pike, Suite 330
6. Botan, LLC d/b/a “Wise Guys Deli”, 1201 Douglas Pike
7. Bryant Coffee, Inc. d/b/a “Dunkin Donuts”, 1150 Douglas Pike
8. CC Smithfield, Inc. d/b/a “Coffee Connection Smithfield”, 665 Douglas Pike, Unit A
9. CALM Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a “Del’s of Smithfield”, 115 Pleasant View Avenue
10. Card, Inc. d/b/a “Gigi’s Scoops”, 265 Putnam Pike
11. DE Foods, LLC d/b/a “Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell”, 421 Putnam Pike
12. DNL Food, Inc. d/b/a “Tin Tsin Restaurant”, 400K Putnam Pike
13. DTNT, LLC d/b/a “Edible Arrangements”, 375 Putnam Pike, Unit 24
14. Daniel Dumican d/b/a “Daily Catch Seafood of Smithfield”, 9 Cedar Swamp Road
15. Dave’s Fruitland, Inc. d/b/a “Dave’s Marketplace of Smithfield”, 4 Cedar Swamp Road
16. Dave’s Marketplace of Smithfield, Inc. d/b/a “Dave’s Marketplace”, 371 Putnam Pike, Suite 590
17. Excel Feeders, LLC d/b/a “Subway”, 445 Putnam Pike
18. Excel Holdings 17, LLC d/b/a “Hampton Inn and Suites Providence/Smithfield”, 945 Douglas Pike
19. Global Montello Group Corp. d/b/a “Alltown Smithfield”, 471 Putnam Pike
20. Howley Bread Group, LTD d/b/a “Panera Bakery Café”, 473 Putnam Pike
21. JM of Smithfield, LLC d/b/a “Jersey Mike’s Subs”, 473 Putnam Pike
22. J & M Way Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a “Island Fin Poke Company”, 445 Putnam Pike
23. LNP Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a “Domino’s Pizza”, 375 Putnam Pike, Unit 25
24. Maria Paloukas d/b/a “Papa’s Roast Beef & Pizza”, 314 Waterman Avenue
25. New England Authentic Eats, LLC d/b/a “D’Angelo Sandwich Shop”, 375 Putnam Pike
26. Newport Creamery, LLC #12, d/b/a “Newport Creamery #12”, 568 Putnam Pike
27. Popovo, LLC d/b/a “Athens Pizza House”, 1 Austin Aveunue
28. Powder Mill Creamery and Coffee Roasters, d/b/a “Powder Mill Creamery & Coffee Roasters”, 777 Putnam Pike
29. Princes & Sons Pizza, Inc. d/b/a “Depetrillo’s Pizza & Bakery”, 105 Pleasant View Avenue
30. Quicket’s, Inc. d/b/a “Quicket’s”, 285 George Washington Highway
31. Slice and Scoop, Inc. d/b/a “Slice and Scoop”, 665 Douglas Pike, Unit B
32. Smithfield Hospitality, LLC d/b/a “Holiday Inn Express & Suites”, 1010 Douglas Pike
33. Smithfield Senior Center, 1 William J. Hawkins, Jr. Trail
34. St. Philip Church, 622 Putnam Pike
35. Starbucks Corporation d/b/a “Starbucks Coffee #17343”, 400 Putnam Pike
36. The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co., LLC d/b/a “Stop & Shop Supermarket #705”, 446 Putnam Pike
37. Vibe Nutrition RI, LLC d/b/a “Vibe Nutrition, LLC”, 285 George Washington Highway
E. Consider, discuss and act upon approving one (1) One-Day Beer/Wine License for the Smithfield Senior Center as follows:
• Christmas Party to be held on Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The party will take place at the Smithfield Senior Center, 1 William J. Hawkins, Jr. Trail from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., as, applied, subject to all State regulations and local ordinances.
F. Consider discuss and act upon approving one (1) One-Day Beer/Wine License for the Smithfield Senior Center as follows:
• Christmas Brunch to be held on Friday, December 16, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The party will take place at the Smithfield Senior Center, 1 William J. Hawkins, Jr. Trail from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., as, applied, subject to all State regulations and local ordinances.
G. Consider, discuss and act upon the approving the annual renewal of a Private Detective License for Mark Matteo, 12 Mountaindale Road, Smithfield, RI, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
H. Consider, discuss and act upon approving a new Massage Establishment License for Chalom Mac Dermott d/b/a “Massage Nirvana & Bodywork”, 29 Smith Avenue, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
I. Consider, discuss and act upon approving a new Massage Therapy License for Chalom Mac Dermott to conduct Therapeutic Massage at “Massage Nirvana & Bodywork”, 29 Smith Avenue, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
J. Consider, discuss and act upon approving a new Victualling Only License for Brewology, LLC d/b/a “Brewology”, located at 101 Pleasant View Avenue, with the hours of operation to be Monday through Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations, local ordinances, a copy of the Retail Sales Permit and final approval from the RI Department of Health.
XIII. Old Business: None
XIV. New Business:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing an abatement of a portion of the 2022 sewer usage fee to an annual amount of three thousand, four hundred and twelve dollars and fifty cents ($3,412.50) for the property located at 440 George Washington Highway (AP 48, Lot 6).
B. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a contract with Quadient, through Sourcewell Contract #011322-QDT, for a cost of $189.86 per month for a 60 month lease of a postage machine.
C. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a contract with Casey E.M.I., through the RI Master Price Agreement #364, for Town Hall carpeting replacement in an amount not to exceed twenty-nine thousand, nine hundred and fifty dollars and zero cents ($29,950.00).
D. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a contract with M.E. O’Brien & Sons, through the Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium, for purchase of an amphitheater for Deerfield Park in an amount not to exceed one hundred eighteen thousand, four hundred and sixty dollars and zero cents ($118,460.00).
E. Consider, discuss, and act upon a bid award for the purchase of tax administration and tax collection software.
F. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a contract with Vortex Inc., through the RI Master Price Agreement #194, for asbestos consulting services for the Gallagher Middle School and High School boiler rooms in an amount not to exceed twelve thousand, eight hundred fifty dollars and zero cents ($12,850.00).
G. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the 2023 Town Council meeting schedule.
H. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving tax abatements in the amount of nineteen thousand, five hundred seventy-one dollars and twelve cents ($19,571.12).
XV. Public Comment.
XVI. Adjournment.
AGENDA POSTED: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2022
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