SMITHFIELD TOWN HALL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

64 FARNUM PIKE

TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2022

6:30 P.M.

6:30 P.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Convene into executive session to consider, discuss, and act upon matters pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws Section 42-46-5(a)(1), Personnel; to interview S. James Busam and Scott E. Boyd for possible reappointment to a Town board or commission and Rhode Island General Laws Section 42-46-5(a)(2) Pending Litigation/Arbitration (A.A.A. Case # 01-21-0017-9549, Mark Blakley): Discussion and possible vote authorizing the Town Manager and Labor Counsel to finalize any settlement agreements arising from the above referenced pending arbitration.

7:00 P.M. AGENDA

I. Regular meeting reconvened at 7:00 p.m.

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

II. Prayer

III. Salute to the Flag

IV. Emergency Evacuation and Health Notification

V. Presentations:

A. Smithfield National Honor Society – Sentinel Legacy Gala

B. Smithfield Samaritan Nomination – David Nardolillo

C. “Remarkable Women 2022” Winner – Cheryl Cunha

VI. Minutes:

A. Move that the minutes of the April 5, 2022 executive session meeting held pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws Section 42-46-5(a)(1), Personnel; to interview Melanie Marcaccio and Jim Orenberg for possible appointment or reappointment to a Town board or commission be approved as recorded and sealed.

B. Move that the minutes of the April 5, 2022 open meeting be approved as recorded.

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

A. Board of Canvassers appointment with a term expiring in March of 2027.

B. Personnel Board reappointment with a term expiring in March of 2025.

VIII. Public Hearings:

A. Continue a public hearing from April 5, 2022 to discuss and act upon the possible revocation, or other sanction regarding the listed one (1) Peddler’s License due to non-renewal or non-compliance with the conditions of renewal:

1. NEFL, Inc. d/b/a “New England Frozen Lemonade”, 280 Douglas Pike, Providence, RI

B. Consider scheduling a Show Cause Hearing on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 to consider, discuss, and act upon the possible suspension, revocation, or other sanction regarding the listed three (3) Mobile Food Truck Licenses due to non-renewal or non-compliance with the conditions of renewal:

1. Gotta Q Brands, LLC d/b/a “Gotta Q Smokehouse BBQ”, 24 Barberry Hill Road, Cumberland, RI (Failure to produce necessary paperwork required for renewal)

2. Pa’L Monte, LLC d/b/a “Pa’L Monte”, 285 Douglas Pike (Failure to produce necessary paperwork required for renewal)

3. Dumb Luck, LLC d/b/a “Pierogitory”, 1 Cedar Tree Lane, Coventry, RI (Failure to produce necessary paperwork necessary for renewal)

C. 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 10, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.

IX. Licenses:

A. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Holiday Sales License for Putnam Pike Liquors, Inc. d/b/a “B & C Liquor”, located at 253 Putnam Pike, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.

B. 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. Jason Marino d/b/a “Juice Bar & Co.”, 266 Putnam Pike

C. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the annual renewal of six (6) Holiday Sales Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.

1. Ironclad Fitness North d/b/a “Ironclad Fitness Center”, 300A George Washington Highway

2. Jason Marino d/b/a “Juice Bar & Co.”, 266 Putnam Pike

3. Kishwar J. Adil d/b/a “Twin River Mini Mart”, 151 Douglas Pike

4. Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc. d/b/a “Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc.”, 371 Putnam Pike

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

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

D. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the annual renewal of four (4) Massage Therapy Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.

1. Kimberly L. Lovett working at “Apple Valley Wellness Center”, 47 Cedar Swamp Road, Unit 18

2. Limary M. Morel Brown working at “Massage by Mari”, 359 Putnam Pike

3. Robin Tanguay working at “Radiance MFR”, 6 Battey Drive

4. William M. Bradley working at “Body Grateful Day Spa”, 10A Cedar Swamp Road

E. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the annual renewal of three (3) Massage Establishment Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.

1. Limary M. Morel Brown d/b/a “Massage by Mari”, 359 Putnam Pike

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

3. Rejuvene Massage Therapy d/b/a “Apple Valley Wellness Center”, 47 Cedar Swamp Road, Unit 18

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

1. A & W of Rhode Island, Inc. d/b/a “A & W”, to sell Christmas Trees, plants and flowers, 460 Putnam Pike

G. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Mobile Food Truck License for On the Rhode Café, LLC d/b/a “On the Rhode Café”, 73B Gene Allen Road, Foster, with a RI Reg. number 1BZ291, to be located at 777 Putnam Pike, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.

H. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving one (1) One-Day Beer/Wine License for Ironclad Fitness North d/b/a “Ironclad Fitness Center” to hold a Networking Pop-Up Event to be held on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Ironclad Fitness Center, 300A George Washington Highway, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., pending a copy of TIP Cards, proof of insurance, letter of explanation of event, and owner of premises signature on the application, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.

X. Old Business: None.

XI. New Business:

A. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a bid award for pavement crack sealing services.

B. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a bid award for street paving services.

C. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a bid award for micro surfacing services.

D. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a bid award for street line painting services.

E. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a request for proposals for group life insurance on behalf of the School Department.

F. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a contract award, through the RI Master Price Agreement #364 and #574, with Casey Engineered Maintenance Inc. for the Old County School gym floor resurfacing in an amount not to exceed twenty eight thousand, two hundred dollars ($28,200).

G. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a lease agreement for a regional animal shelter.

H. Sitting as the Water Supply Board, consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a request for qualifications for on-call professional engineering & consulting services.

I. Sitting as the Water Supply Board, consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a contract award, through the RI Master Price Agreement #3500118 – CR‐45 Architectural and Engineering Services, with Pare Corporation to design the North Providence Pressure Control Project in an amount not to exceed one hundred and seven thousand and seventy-five dollars ($107,075).

J. Consider, discuss, and act upon a contract extension with Hague, Sahady & Co., P.C. for financial audit services in the amount of fifty-eight thousand and five hundred dollars ($58,500).

K. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a waiver of a preemptive right to purchase property located at 125 George Washington Highway (Plat 361, Parcel 9).

L. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the proposed American Rescue Plan Act Funding Program.

M. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving tax abatements in the amount of three thousand dollars and fourteen cents ($3,000.14).

XII. Public Comment

XIII. Adjournment.

AGENDA POSTED: FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2022

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