| | | SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SMITHFIELD TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 64 FARNUM PIKE TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 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 Neal Rogers, and Anthony Ciacciarelli for possible appointment to a Town board or commission and Rhode Island General Laws, Section 42-46-5(a)(2) Collective Bargaining: Local 2050, International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO contract.
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 Samaritans – Grey Ledge Medical Management’s Activities Committee.
VI. Minutes:
A. Move that the minutes of the March 7, 2023 open session meeting be approved as recorded.
B. Move that the minutes of the March 14, 2023 open session meeting be approved as recorded.
VII. Consider, discuss and act upon the following possible appointments and reappointments: None.
VIII. Public Hearings:
A. Conduct a Public Hearing to consider, discuss and act upon approving the relocation of a Class B-Victualler License for Copperfield’s, Inc. d/b/a “Copperfield’s Bar and Grill, relocating from 9 Cedar Swamp Road to 375 Putnam Pike, Unit 35, 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 and local ordinances, a Certificate of Good Standing from the RI Division of Taxation, a copy of the Retail Sales Permit and final approval from the RI Department of Health.
B. Conduct a Public Hearing to consider, discuss and act upon approving outdoor seating and bar service for Rangoon, LLC d/b/a “Rangoon Chinese & Japanese Restaurant”, located at 294 Waterman Avenue, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations, local ordinances and final approval from the Smithfield Building Official on the proposed outdoor seating area.
IX. Licenses:
A. Consider, discuss and act upon approving a new Victualling License for Copperfield’s, Inc. d/b/a “Copperfield’s Bar & Grill”, located at 375 Putnam Pike, Unit 35, 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, final approval from RI Department of Health and a copy of the Retail Sales Permit.
B. Consider, discuss and act upon approving a new Entertainment License for Copperfield’s, Inc. d/b/a “Copperfield’s Bar & Grill”, located at 375 Putnam Pike, Unit 35.
C. Consider, discuss and act upon approving a new Special Dance License for Copperfield’s, Inc. d/b/a “Copperfield’s Bar & Grill”, located at 375 Putnam Pike, Unit 35.
D. Consider, discuss and act upon approving the annual renewal of fourteen (14) Holiday Sales Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
1. Amrah H. Siddiqui d/b/a “Shop N Go”, 105C Pleasant View Avenue, Unit #9
2. Card, Inc. d/b/a “Gigi’s Scoops”, 265 Putnam Pike
3. Claire’s Boutique, Inc. d/b/a “Claire’s #5041”, 371 Putnam Pike
4. Hill Top Gardens, LLC d/b/a “Hill Top Gardens”, 363 Putnam Pike
5. Home Depot USA, Inc. d/b/a “The Home Depot #4282”, 371 Putnam Pike
6. Kishwar J. Adil d/b/a “Twin River Mini Mart”, 151 Douglas Pike, Suite 7
7. Mattress Firm, Inc. d/b/a “Mattress Firm #170005”, 445 Putnam Pike
8. Office Superstore East, LLC d/b/a “Staples the Office Superstore”, 371 Putnam Pike, Suite 230
9. Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc. d/b/a “Petco #3748”, 371 Putnam Pike
10. Premium Brands Opco, LLC d/b/a “Loft#734”, 371 Putnam Pike
11. RPC, Inc. d/b/a “Rumford Pet Express”, 445 Putnam Pike
12. Sterling, Inc. d/b/a “Kay Jewelers #2608”, 371 Putnam Pike, Unit 325
13. The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co., LLC d/b/a “Stop & Shop Supermarket #705”, 446 Putnam Pike
14. Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. d/b/a “Ulta Beauty”, 371 Putnam Pike
E. Consider, discuss and act upon approving the annual renewal of one (1) Mobile Food Truck License, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
1. Baby Duck, LLC d/b/a “Tacofied”, to sell tacos and homemade potato chips from a truck with RI Reg. 85432, 38 Dean Avenue, Johnston RI
F. Consider, discuss and act upon approving the annual renewal of two (2) Bingo Licenses, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
1. Esmond Village Tenants Association, 3 Village Drive, Apt. 112 (fee waived)
2. Pleasant View Elementary School PTO, 100 Pleasant View Avenue (fee waived)
G. Consider, discuss and act upon approving four (4) One-Day Special Event Licenses for Seven Cedars Farm for “Easter Fundays”, 20 John Mowry Road on the following dates:
• Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Sunday, April 2, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Saturday, April 8, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
All Special Event Licenses for Seven Cedars Farm are subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
H. Consider, discuss and act upon approving one (1) One-Day Special Event License for Seven Cedars Farm for “Touch a Truck”, 20 John Mowry Road on the following date:
• Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, April 23, 2023
All Special Event Licenses for Seven Cedars Farm are subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
I. Consider, discuss and act upon approving one (1) One-Day Special Event License for Seven Cedars Farm for a “Spring Craft Fair”, 20 John Mowry Road on the following date:
• Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, May 14, 2023
All Special Event Licenses for Seven Cedars Farm are subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
J. Consider, discuss and act upon approving one (1) One-Day Special Day Event License for Seven Cedars Farm for a “Summer Craft Show”, 20 John Mowry Road on the following date:
• Saturday, July 22, 2023 from 10:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, July 23, 2023
All Special Event Licenses for Seven Cedars Farm are subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
K. Consider, discuss and act upon approving one (1) One-Day Special Event License for Seven Cedars Farm for a “Fall Festival”, 20 John Mowry Road on the following date:
• Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, September 10, 2023
All Special Event Licenses for Seven Cedars Farm are subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
L. Consider, discuss and act upon approving fifteen (15) One-Day Special Event Licenses, for Seven Cedars Farm for “Haunted Hayrides”, 20 John Mowry Road on the following dates:
• Friday, September 29, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Friday, October 6, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Sunday, October 8, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Friday, October 13, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Sunday, October 15, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Friday, October 20, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Friday, October 27, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
All Special Event Licenses for Seven Cedars Farm are subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
X. Old Business:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon repealing and replacing Chapter 126 of the Code of Ordinances entitled “Animals” sponsored by Councilman John J. Tassoni.
XI. New Business:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the ratification of the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of Smithfield and Local 2050, International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO.
B. Consider, discuss, and act upon accepting the FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, Fiscal Year 2021 SAFER Grant award.
C. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to execute the extinguishment of a cistern access and maintenance easement on property located at 160 Stillwater Road (AP 21/Lot 38).
D. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a request for proposals for concession services at the Smithfield Ice Rink subject to review by the Town Solicitor.
E. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving tax abatements in the amount of six thousand, two hundred, forty-two dollars and seventeen cents ($6,242.17).
XII. Public Comment.
XIII. Adjournment.
AGENDA POSTED: FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2023
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