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)(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.

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 Police Department – “Police Citizen Award”.

B. Smithfield Samaritan Award – Bethany Sluter, Olivia Sylvia, India Gaffney, Xiao Yan, Elizabeth Blanchette, and Emma Santos

C. Receipt of the Budget and Financial Review Board’s Recommended Fiscal Year 2024 Budget.

VI. Minutes:

A. Move that the minutes of the May 2, 2023 executive session held pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws Section 42-46-5(a)(1) Personnel; to interview Daniel Greene, John Yoakum, Kenneth Orabona, and Peter Libutti for possible appointment or reappointment to a Town board or commission be approved as recorded and sealed.

B. Move that the minutes of the May 2, 2023 open session meeting be approved as recorded.

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

A. Zoning Board of Review appointment with a term expiring in May of 2024.

B. Planning Board reappointments (2) with terms expiring in May of 2026.

VIII. Public Hearings:

A. Sitting as the Smithfield Water Supply Board, conduct a public hearing to consider and act upon water rate changes.

B. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new B-Victualler Liquor License for Crudo, LLC d/b/a “Crudo”, 266 Putnam Pike, with the hours of operation to be Monday through Sunday 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations, local ordinances, final approval from the RI Department of Health and a copy of the Retail Sales Permit.

IX. Licenses:

A. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Victualling License for Crudo, LLC d/b/a “Crudo”, 266 Putnam Pike, 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.

B. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Entertainment License for Crudo, LLC d/b/a “Crudo”, 266 Putnam Pike, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.

C. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Special Dance License for Crudo, LLC d/b/a “Crudo”, 266 Putnam Pike, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.

D. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the annual renewal of two (2) 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. Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc. d/b/a “Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc.”, 371 Putnam Pike

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

1. Rhonda Rohelia d/b/a “Soothing Touch Spa”, 180C Pleasant View Avenue

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

1. Rhonda Rohelia working at “Soothing Touch Spa”, 180C Pleasant View Avenue

G. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Mobile Food Truck License for Tiffany Bettez d/b/a “Chicked Out Nuggz, LLC”, 150 James Street, Warwick, RI, with a RI Reg. number 1DS731, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.

H. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Solicitation License for “Trinity Solar”, soliciting solar power options, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations, local ordinances, and the following conditions: The Smithfield Police Department is to be notified each time the applicant is soliciting, including which area of Town solicitation will take place. Solicitations may take place between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. only. If conditions of the license are not adhered to, the applicant will be required to appear before the Town Council.

I. Consider, discuss, and act upon the annual renewal of one (1) Mobile Food Truck License, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.

1. Pa’L Monte, LLC d/b/a “Pa’L Monte”, to sell empanadas with a RI Reg. #35663, 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 referring Bay Crane's Tax Stabilization Application to the Budget and Financial Review Board for an advisory recommendation.

B. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a waiver of a preemptive right to purchase property located at 230 George Washington Highway (Plat 361, a portion of Parcel 14).

C. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to execute the Learn365RI Municipal Compact.

D. Consider, discuss, and act upon a bid award for School Department snow removal services.

E. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a request for proposals for School Department #2 hearing fuel oil.

F. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a new classification of Working Lead Person/Safety Compliance Officer within the Public Works Union Contract and authorize the Town Manager to execute the Consent Agreement.

G. Consider, discuss, and act upon pole petitions from RI Energy Co. to install new poles on Battey Drive.

H. Consider, discuss, and act upon adopting a resolution on a Town flag policy on town-owned property sponsored by Councilman John J. Tassoni, Jr.

I. Consider, discuss, and act upon adopting a resolution recognizing the month of June as Pride Month sponsored by Councilman Sean M. Kilduff.

XII. Public Comment.

XIII. Adjournment.

AGENDA POSTED: FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2023

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