| | | SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SMITHFIELD TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 64 FARNUM PIKE TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2023 6:00 P.M. |
6:00 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)(2) Pending Litigation (Case #: PC-2022-00953, Teresa Graham vs. the Town of Smithfield).
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 Home for the Holidays House and Doorway Decorating Contest Winners.
B. Sentinel Striders’ High School Team 2022 USA Track and Field National Junior Olympic Cross Country Champions – Jason Padula, Elijah Saddlemire, and Michael Goodson.
VI. Minutes:
A. Move that the minutes of the December 6, 2022 open session meeting be approved as recorded.
B. Move that the minutes of the December 20, 2022 open session meeting be approved as recorded.
VII. Consider, discuss and act upon the following possible appointments and reappointments:
A. Municipal Court Judge reappointment with a term expiring in January of 2025.
B. Probate Court Judge reappointment with a term expiring in January of 2025.
C. Police Prosecution Solicitor reappointment with a term expiring in January of 2025.
D. Town Solicitor reappointment with a term expiring in January of 2025.
E. Zoning Board Solicitor reappointment with a term expiring in January of 2025.
VIII. Public Hearings:
A. Conduct a public hearing to consider and act upon amendments to the Code of Ordinances to adopt Chapter 119 entitled “Prohibited Consumption of Cannabis on Town-Owned Property” co-sponsored by Councilman Michael P. Iannotti and Councilwoman Rachel S. Toppi.
B. Schedule a public hearing on February 7, 2023 to consider and act upon amendments to the Code of Ordinances to amend Chapter 294 entitled “Sewers”, Section 16 “Imposition of Annual Sewer Use Charge” to enable quarterly billing of sewer use invoices sponsored by Councilman John J. Tassoni, Jr.
C. 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 B-VICTUALLER BEVERAGE LICENSES
1. Chacon Restaurant, LLC, d/b/a “Frank & John from Italy on the Water” 743 Putnam Pike (approved for outdoor bar service)
2. Douglas Eatery, LLC d/b/a “Twin River Pizzeria, Crazy Wings, Thai Café”, 55 Douglas Pike (approved for outdoor bar service)
3. F & F Enterprises, LLC d/b/a “Wing Power”, 5 Sanderson Road (approved for outdoor bar service)
4. Ichiraku, LLC d/b/a “Ichiraku Ramen and Fusion”, 970 Douglas Pike (approved for outdoor bar service)
D. Consider scheduling a Show Cause Hearing on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 to consider, discuss, and act upon the possible suspension, revocation, or other sanction regarding the listed Liquor Licenses due to non-renewal or non-compliance with the conditions of renewal:
1. DLA, LLC d/b/a “Parma Ristorante”, 266 Putnam Pike, Unit 1 (Failure to produce a Certificate of Good Standing, a copy of TIP Cards and outstanding tangible taxes)
2. Rebel Alliance Group, LLC d/b/a “Bistecca Chop House”, 332 Farnum Pike (Failure to obtain a Certificate of Good Standing, copy of TIP Cards, copy of food license, copy of the Retail Sales Permit and outstanding tangible taxes)
3. Rogue Squadron Group, LLC d/b/a “Tavolo Wine Bar & Tuscan Grille”, 970 Douglas Pike, Building C (Failure to produce a Certificate of Good Standing)
4. Thirsty Beaver Smithfield, LLC d/b/a “Thirsty Beaver Pub & Grub”, (Failure to pay outstanding tangible taxes)
5. Val’s English Tea & Pie Shop, LLC d/b/a “Val’s English Tea & Pie Shop”, 466 Putnam Pike, Unit 1 (Failure to produce a copy of the Retail Sales Permit, copy of the food license and a copy of the TIP Cards)
E. Consider scheduling a Show Cause Hearing on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 to consider, discuss, and act upon the possible suspension, revocation, or other sanction regarding the listed Victualling Only Licenses, due to non-renewal or non-compliance with the conditions of renewal:
1. 7-Eleven Store #32614A d/b/a “7-Eleven #32614A, 970 Douglas Pike (Failure to provide a copy of the Retail Sales Permit)
2. DK Convenience, LLC d/b/a “DK Convenience”, 200 Pleasant View Avenue (Failure to produce a copy of the food business license, a copy of the Retail Sales Permit and outstanding tangible taxes)
3. Fresh Pita, LLC d/b/a “Fresh Pita”, 777 Putnam Pike (Failure to pay outstanding tangible taxes)
4. Ivy and Lace Bake Shop, LLC d/b/a “The Ivy and Lace Bakeshop”, 546 Putnam Pike (Failure to produce necessary paperwork required for renewal)
5. J’s Delicatessen, Inc. d/b/a “J’s Delicatessen”, 285 George Washington Highway (Failure to pay outstanding tangible taxes)
6. JPC Pizza, Inc. d/b/a “Ronzio Pizza”, 1150 Douglas Pike (Failure to produce necessary paperwork required for renewal)
7. Jason Marino d/b/a “Juice Bar & Co., 266 Putnam Pike (Failure to pay outstanding tangible taxes and a copy of the Retail Sales Permit)
8. Melissa Carbone d/b/a “Bree’s Deli”, 115 Pleasant View Avenue #1 (Failure to produce necessary paperwork required for renewal)
9. The Level 10 Nutrition Club, LLC, d/b/a “The Level 10 Nutrition Club”, 10C Cedar Swamp Road (Failure to produce a copy of the Retail Sales Permit)
10. The Sevigny Group, LLC d/b/a “Smithfield Fitness”, 970 Douglas Pike (Failure to produce necessary paperwork required for renewal)
IX. Licenses:
A. Consider, discuss and act upon approving the renewal of one (1) Victualling License, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances:
1. Target Corporation d/b/a ‘Target Store T-1404”, 371 Putnam Pike
B. Consider, discuss and act upon approving the renewal of two (2) Entertainment Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances:
1. Chacon Restaurant, LLC d/b/a “Frank & John from Italy on the Water”, 743 Putnam Pike
2. F & F Enterprises, LLC d/b/a “Wing Power”, 5 Sanderson Road
C. Consider, discuss and act upon approving the renewal of two (2) Special Dance Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances:
1. Chacon Restaurant, LLC d/b/a “Frank & John from Italy on the Water”, 743 Putnam Pike
2. F & F Enterprises, LLC d/b/a “Wing Power”, 5 Sanderson Road
D. Consider, discuss and act upon approving a new Victualling Only License for Country Creamery, Inc. d/b/a “Country Creamery”, to include outdoor seating, 3 Commerce Street, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations, local ordinances, approval for outdoor seating from the Building Official and final approval from the RI Department of Health.
X. Old Business: None.
XI. New Business:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the Police Department to purchase a 2022 Ford SUV Police Interceptor from Colonial Ford, through the Massachusetts VEH110 Bid, in the amount of sixty-three thousand, five hundred fifty-four dollars and twenty-nine cents ($63,554.29) with funds available through the Police Equipment Fund.
B. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing Contract Amendment #16 to the Veolia Water Operations and Maintenance Contract to complete Phase 1 of roof replacements at the Wastewater Treatment Facility in an amount not to exceed two hundred seventy-seven thousand, six hundred and forty dollars and zero cents ($277,640.00).
C. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the advertisement of a request for proposals for a 10-year Wastewater Treatment Facilities Operations and Maintenance Contract.
D. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the advertisement of a request for qualifications for the structural-civil design services of the Mountaindale Road culvert at Stillwater River.
E. Consider, discuss, and act upon a pole petition from RI Energy Co. to install one new pole on Whipple Road.
F. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a resolution to replace a resolution dated September 7, 2021 establishing the Camp Shepard Subcommittee sponsored by Councilman Michael P. Iannotti.
G. Consider, discuss and act upon adoption of a resolution for Town Council Rules of Procedure sponsored by Council President T. Michael Lawton.
H. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving tax abatements in the amount of nine hundred fifty-one dollars and twenty-three cents ($951.23).
XII. Public Comment.
XIII. Adjournment.
AGENDA POSTED: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2022
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