| | | SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SMITHFIELD TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 64 FARNUM PIKE TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 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 Rhode Island General Laws, Section 42-46-5(a)(2); Collective Bargaining: discussion concerning status of Smithfield Lodge No. 17, Fraternal Order of Police union negotiations and Section 42-46-5(a)(2); Potential Litigation.
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 Samaritan Award – Stanley Tree Service, Inc.
VI. Minutes:
A. Move that the minutes of the May 16, 2023 executive session meeting held pursuant to Section 42-46-5(a)(1) Personnel; to interview Daniel Greene, Richard Leveille, and Thomas DellaRosa for possible appointment or reappointment to a Town board or commission and to consider, discuss, and act upon the Chief of Police employment agreement be approved as recorded and sealed.
B. Move that the minutes of the May 16, 2023 open session meeting be approved as recorded.
VII. Consider, discuss and act upon the following possible appointments and reappointments:
A. Water Supply Board Advisory Commission appointment with a term expiring in December of 2024.
B. Traffic Safety Committee appointment with a term expiring in January of 2025.
C. Zoning Board reappointment with a term expiring in May of 2028.
VIII. Public Hearings:
A. Conduct a public hearing to consider and act upon amendments to Chapter 294 of the Code of Ordinance to amend Section 17 entitled “Sewer Computation”.
B. Conduct a public hearing to consider and act upon amendments to Chapter 126 of the Code of Ordinance entitled “Animals”, Sections 126-8, 126-10, 126-16, 126-20, 126-26, 126-45, and 126-53 sponsored by Councilman John J. Tassoni, Jr.
C. Conduct a public hearing to consider and act upon amendments to Section 4.3 “Table of Uses”, Section 4.4M “Adult Recreational Use Cannabis” and Section 5.11 “Solar Energy Systems” of the Zoning Ordinance.
D. Schedule a public hearing on June 20, 2023 on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget.
E. Conduct a public hearing to consider, discuss and act upon approving the transfer of a B-Victualler License from JNN, Inc., d/b/a “Rocco’s Pub & Grub”, located at 55 Douglas Pike to Lee Deg, Inc. d/b/a “Rocco’s Pub & Grub”, same location, to include Outdoor Seating/Bar Service with the hours of operation to be Monday through Sunday from 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 and final approval from the RI Department of Health.
IX. Licenses:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Victualling License for Lee Deg, Inc., d/b/a “Rocco’s Pub & Grub”, located at 55 Douglas Pike, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations, local ordinances, the signatures of the Smithfield Fire Chief, owner of premises, a copy of the Retail Sales Permit and final approval from the RI Department of Health.
B. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving seven (7) One-Day Special Event Licenses for the Smith-Appleby House for a “Summer Concert Series”, 220 Stillwater Road, these events will be hosted by the Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department on the following dates:
• Tuesday, June 20, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 27, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, July 11, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, July 18, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, July 25, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, August 1, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, August 8, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
All Special Event Licenses for the Smith-Appleby House are subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
C. Consider, discuss, and act upon the annual renewal of two (2) Peddler’s Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
1. Marshall E. Gorden d/b/a “Wolfe Novelties”, to sell only balloons and souvenirs from a truck with RI Reg. # UN-98, 140 Vancouver Avenue, Warwick, RI
2. NEFL, Inc. d/b/a “New England Frozen Lemonade”, to sell only frozen lemonade from a truck with RI Reg. #186765, 1644 Post Road, Warwick, RI
D. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Holiday Sales License for Appleland Orchard RI, LLC d/b/a “Appleland Orchard RI, LLC, located at 135 Smith Avenue, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations, local ordinances and a copy of the Retail Sales Permit.
X. Old Business:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon a bid award for School Department snow removal services.
B. Consider, discuss, and act upon adopting a resolution on a Town flag policy on town-owned property sponsored by Councilman John J. Tassoni, Jr.
XI. New Business:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a short-term renewal agreement for Sewer Authority wastewater facilities 2013 operation & maintenance contract with Veolia Water.
B. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing amendment #1 to the Sewer Authority Consulting Engineering Master Service Agreement with Camp, Dresser, McKee-Smith.
C. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a bid award for construction services for the Boyle Athletic Complex at the Smithfield High School.
D. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a bid award for the School Department’s replacement rooftop HVAC units.
E. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a contract with AA Asbestos Abatement Co. of Johnston, RI, through the RI Master Price Agreement #196, in the amount of thirty-five thousand, nine hundred and thirty dollars and zero cents ($35,930.00) for asbestos abatement at the East Smithfield Neighborhood Center.
F. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a bid award for the School Department’s Innovation Learning Lab STEM/STEAM equipment.
G. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing change orders #1-6 to J.G. Edwards Construction for Phase 1a and Phase 1b renovation work at the East Smithfield Neighborhood Center in an amount not to exceed forty-one thousand, nine hundred and eight dollars and ninety cents ($41,908.90).
H. Consider, discuss, and act upon a request from the Northern RI Collaborative to terminate their lease on July 15, 2023 prior to completion of the current term expiring on August 14, 2023.
I. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving tax abatements in the amount of two hundred eighty-one dollars and ninety-seven cents ($281.97).
XII. Public Comment.
XIII. Adjournment.
AGENDA POSTED: FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2023
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