| | | SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SMITHFIELD TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 64 FARNUM PIKE TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2023 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 Cynthia Roberts, Paul Izzo, Patty Maiorisi, Joe Siegel for possible appointment to a Town board or commission
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: None
VI. Consider, discuss and act upon nomination and election of Town Council Vice President.
VII. Minutes:
A. Move that the minutes of the January 3, 2023 open session meeting be approved as recorded.
VIII. Consider, discuss and act upon the following possible appointments and reappointments:
A. Planning Board Solicitor reappointment with a term expiring in January of 2025.
B. Tree Warden reappointment with a term expiring in December of 2023.
C. Budget and Financial Review Board appointment with a term expiring in January of 2025.
D. Capital Committee appointments (2).
E. Camp Shepard Subcommittee appointment.
F. Council Liaison appointment to the Land Trust.
G. Council Liaison appointment to the Affordable Housing Advisory Board.
H. Council Liaison appointment to the Water Supply Board Advisory Commission.
I. Council Liaison appointment to the Human Services Department.
IX. Public Hearings:
A. Continue 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. Conduct a public hearing to consider and act upon amendments to the Code of Ordinances to amend Chapter 118 entitled “Alcoholic Beverages”, Article II “Licenses”, Section 118-2 “Number of Licenses”.
C. Schedule a public hearing on February 21, 2023 to consider and act upon adopting amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Map.
D. Continue a public hearing from December 20, 2022 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. Copperfield’s Inc. d/b/a “Copperfield’s Bar & Grill”, 9 Cedar Swamp Road (approved for outdoor bar service)
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 and a Certificate of Good Standing from the RI Division of Taxation.
INTOXICATING BEVERAGE LICENSE RENEWALS 2022-2023
CLASS B-VICTUALLER BEVERAGE LICENSES
1. TMG Trap North, d/b/a “The Trap North Brew Pub & Grille” 10 Smith Avenue (approved for outdoor bar service)
F. Conduct 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
2. Rebel Alliance Group, LLC d/b/a “Bistecca Chop House”, 332 Farnum Pike
3. Rogue Squadron Group, LLC d/b/a “Tavolo Wine Bar & Tuscan Grille”, 970 Douglas Pike, Building C
4. Val’s English Tea & Pie Shop, LLC d/b/a “Val’s English Tea & Pie Shop”, 466 Putnam Pike, Unit 1
G. Conduct 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. Ivy and Lace Bake Shop, LLC d/b/a “The Ivy and Lace Bakeshop”, 546 Putnam Pike
2. JPC Pizza, Inc. d/b/a “Ronzio Pizza”, 1150 Douglas Pike
3. Jason Marino d/b/a “Juice Bar & Co.”, 266 Putnam Pike
4. Melissa Carbone d/b/a “Bree’s Deli”, 115 Pleasant View Avenue #1
5. The Level 10 Nutrition Club, LLC, d/b/a “The Level 10 Nutrition Club”, 10C Cedar Swamp Road
6. The Sevigny Group, LLC d/b/a “Smithfield Fitness”, 970 Douglas Pike
X. Licenses:
A. Consider, discuss and act upon approving the renewal of two (2) Entertainment License, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances:
1. TMG Trap North d/b/a “The Trap North Brew Pub & Grille”, 10 Smith Avenue
2. Copperfield’s Inc. d/b/a “Copperfield’s Bar & Grill”, 9 Cedar Swamp Road
B. Consider, discuss and act upon approving the renewal of two (2) Special Dance License, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances:
1. TMG Trap North d/b/a “The Trap North Brew Pub & Grille”, 10 Smith Avenue
2. Copperfield’s Inc. d/b/a “Copperfield’s Bar & Grill”, 9 Cedar Swamp Road
C. Consider, discuss and act upon approving a one (1) One-Day Beer/Wine License for the Smithfield Senior Center as follows:
• New Year’s Party to be held on Thursday, January 19, 2023 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.
D. Consider, discuss and act upon approving the renewal of three (3) Victualling Only Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances:
1. DK Convenience, LLC d/b/a “DK Convenience”, 200 Pleasant View Avenue, Unit 3
2. Fresh Pita, LLC d/b/a “Fresh Pita”, 777 Putnam Pike
3. J’s Delicatessen, Inc. d/b/a “J’s Delicatessen”, 285 George Washington Highway
XI. Old Business:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon adoption of a resolution to replace a resolution dated September 7, 2021 establishing the Camp Shepard Subcommittee sponsored by Councilman Michael P. Iannotti.
XII. New Business:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon the acceptance of the Audit Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022 prepared by Hague, Sahady & Co., P.C.
B. Consider, discuss, and act upon a resolution authorizing the purchase of a new rescue truck through the Smithfield Capital Lease Fund.
C. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the sale of the Fire Department’s 2010 Pierce Ladder Truck.
D. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving tax abatements in the amount of twelve thousand, five hundred and eight dollars, and forty-three cents ($12,508.43).
XIII. Public Comment.
XIII. Adjournment.
AGENDA POSTED: THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2023
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