| | | SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SMITHFIELD TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 64 FARNUM PIKE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2023 5:45 P.M. |
5:45 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 Louis Marchetti for possible appointment to a Town board or commission and Town Manager Annual Review.
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. Minutes:
A. Move that the minutes of the November 7, 2023 executive session meeting held pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws Section 42-46-5(a)(5) Real Estate; to consider, discuss and act upon a potential land purchase and Rhode Island General Laws Section 42-46-5(a)(2); Potential Litigation be approved as recorded and sealed.
B. Move that the minutes of the November 7, 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. Schedule a public hearing on January 9, 2024 to consider, discuss, and act upon Zoning Ordinance amendments to Sections 4.4 Supplementary Use Regulations and 4.3 Table Of Uses of The Smithfield Zoning Ordinance to add a new use category entitled “Battery Energy Storage Facility” sponsored by Council Members Rachel S. Toppi and Michael P. Iannotti.
B. 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 2023-2024
CLASS A RETAILER’S BEVERAGE LICENSES
1. Mac’s Liquor Mart, Inc. d/b/a “Mac’s Liquor Mart”, 200 Pleasant View Avenue
2. Putnam Liquor, Inc. d/b/a “Putnam Pike Liquors”, 637B Putnam Pike
3. Putnam Pike Liquors, Inc. d/b/a “B & C Liquor”, 253 Putnam Pike
CLASS B-VICTUALLER BEVERAGE LICENSES
1. Apple New England, LLC d/b/a “Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar”, 446 Putnam Pike
2. Armenucci, LLC d/b/a “Blackie’s Bulldog Tavern”, 280 George Washington Highway (approved for outdoor bar service)
3. Brinker International, d/b/a “Chili’s Grill & Bar”, 371 Putnam Pike, #210
4. BZB Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a “Parente’s Family Restaurant”, 1114 Douglas Pike (approved for outdoor bar service)
5. Chelo’s Steak House, Inc. d/b/a “Chelo’s Steak House”, 445 Putnam Pike (approved for outdoor bar service)
6. Ditto, Inc. d/b/a “Fresco”, 181 George Washington Highway (approved for outdoor bar service)
7. F & F Enterprises, LLC, d/b/a “Wing Power”, 5 Sanderson Road (approved for outdoor bar service)
8. Giuseppe’s Pizzeria Bistro, Inc. d/b/a “Giuseppe’s Pizzeria Bistro”, 19D Smith Avenue (approved for outdoor bar service)
9. Josephine’s Coffee Bar, Inc., d/b/a “Josephine’s Coffee Bar”, 19B Smith Avenue
10. New Rainforest, LLC d/b/a “Twelve Acres”, 445 Douglas Pike
11. Pastry Land Bakery, Inc., d/b/a “Pastry Land Bakery”, 19 Sanderson Road
12. Rangoon, LLC d/b/a “Rangoon Chinese & Japanese Restaurant”, 294 Waterman Avenue
13. SVP Corporation d/b/a “Mai Thai Cuisine”, 115 Pleasant View Avenue
14. The Last Resort, Inc. d/b/a “The Last Resort”, 325 Farnum Pike (approved for outdoor bar service)
15. The Orchard Grill, Inc. d/b/a “The Orchard Grille” 132 Pleasant View Avenue
16. Yamato Steakhouse Smithfield, Inc. d/b/a “Yamato Steakhouse of Japan”, 375 Putnam Pike, Unit 30
CLASS B-VICTUALLER LIMITED BEVERAGE LICENSES
1. AKR Corporation d/b/a “Tony’s Pizza Palace”, 200 Pleasant View Avenue
2. Rally Point Racquet Club, Inc. d/b/a “Rally Point Racquet Club”, 15 Church Street
CLASS C – BAR LICENSE
1. Waterman Lake Pub. LLC d/b/a “Village Pub”, 715 Putnam Pike
CLASS D- BEVERAGE LICENSE
1. Smithfield Sportsman’s Club, 14 Walter Carey Road
C. Conduct a public hearing to consider, discuss, and act upon approving the renewal of the following twelve (12) Victualling Only Licenses to include renewal of the Extended Hours of Operation, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State Regulations and local ordinances:
1. 7-Eleven Store#32614A d/b/a “7-Eleven#32614A”, 970 Douglas Pike to extend hours of operation to 24/7 hours.
2. Colbea Enterprises, LLC d/b/a “Seasons Corner Market”, 947 Douglas Pike to extend hours of operation to 24/7 hours.
3. Colbea Enterprises, LLC d/b/a “Shell #36”, 368 Putnam Pike to extend hours of operation to 24/7 hours.
4. Cumberland Farms Inc., d/b/a “Cumberland Farms #1251”, 353 Waterman Avenue to extend hours of operation to 24/7 hours.
5. DKS Coffee, Inc., d/b/a “Dunkin’ Donuts”, 970 Douglas Pike to extend hours of operation to 4:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
6. Greenville Donuts, LLC d/b/a “Dunkin’ Donuts”, 385 Putnam Pike to extend hours of operation to 4:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
7. Greenville Donuts, LLC d/b/a “Dunkin’ Donuts”, 471 Putnam Pike to extend hours of operation to 24/7 hours, with the stipulation that the Drive-Thru Window will be closed from 2:00 a.m. to 4:30 a.m.
8. Greenville Donuts, LLC d/b/a “Dunkin’ Donuts”, 639B Putnam Pike to extend hours of operation to 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
9. Ionian, Inc. d/b/a “Dunkin’ Donuts”, 259 Putnam Pike #1 to extend hours of operation to 4:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
10. JMK Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a “Smithfield Mobil”, 364 Putnam Pike to extend hours of operation to 24/7 hours.
11. KAC Foods, Inc. d/b/a “McDonald’s”, 445 Putnam Pike, Unit 19 to extend hours of operation to 4:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. , the Drive –Thru Window portion of the restaurant will remain open with the hours of operation to be 24/7 hours Monday through Sunday.
12. Wedge Donuts, Inc. d/b/a “Dunkin’ Donuts”, 151 Douglas Pike to extend hours of operation to 4:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
IX. Licenses:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the renewal of seven (7) Entertainment Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances:
1. Armenucci, LLC, d/b/a “Blackie’s Bulldog Tavern”, 280 George Washington Highway
2. BZB Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a “Parente’s Family Restaurant”, 1114 Douglas Pike
3. Chelo’s Steak House, Inc. d/b/a “Chelo’s Steak House”, 445 Putnam Pike
4. Ditto, Inc. d/b/a “Fresco”, 181 George Washington Highway
5. F & F Enterprises, LLC d/b/a “Wing Power”, 5 Sanderson Road
6. New Rainforest, LLC d/b/a “Twelve Acres”, 445 Douglas Pike
7. The Last Resort, Inc. d/b/a “The Last Resort”, 325 Farnum Pike
B. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the renewal of six (6) Special Dance Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances:
1. Armenucci, LLC d/b/a “Blackie’s Bulldog Tavern”, 280 George Washington Highway
2. Ditto, Inc. d/b/a “Fresco”, 181 George Washington Highway
3. F & F Enterprises, LLC d/b/a “Wing Power”, 5 Sanderson Road
4. New Rainforest, LLC d/b/a “Twelve Acres”, 445 Douglas Pike
5. Smithfield Senior Center, 1 William J. Hawkins, Jr. Trail
6. The Last Resort, Inc. d/b/a “The Last Resort”, 325 Farnum Pike
C. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the renewal of forty-four (44) Victualling Only Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances:
1. ALG 33 Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a “Piezoni’s”, 259 Putnam Pike
2. A & W of Rhode Island, Inc. d/b/a “A & W”, 460 Putnam Pike
3. B & B Hospitality, Inc. d/b/a “Sure Stay Plus by Best Western”, 355 George Washington Highway
4. Bacon N Beanz Café, LLC d/b/a “Bacon N Beanz Café”, 345 Waterman Avenue
5. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. d/b/a “Barnes & Noble #2082”, 371 Putnam Pike, Suite 330
6. Botan, LLC d/b/a “Wise Guys Deli”, 1201 Douglas Pike
7. Brewology, LLC d/b/a “Brewology”, 101 Pleasant View Avenue
8. Bryant Coffee, Inc. d/b/a “Dunkin Donuts”, 1150 Douglas Pike
9. CC Smithfield, Inc. d/b/a “Coffee Connection”, 665 Douglas Pike, Unit A
10. CALM Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a “Del’s of Smithfield”, 115 Pleasant View Avenue
11. Card, Inc. d/b/a “Gigi’s Scoops”, 265 Putnam Pike
12. Cava Mezze Grill, LLC d/b/a “CAVA”, 473 Putnam Pike, Suite A2
13. Country Creamery, Inc. d/b/a “Country Creamery”, 3 Commerce Street
14. DE Foods, LLC d/b/a “Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell”, 421 Putnam Pike
15. DNL Food, Inc. d/b/a “Tin Tsin Restaurant”, 400K Putnam Pike
16. Daniel Dumican d/b/a “Daily Catch Seafood of Smithfield”, 9 Cedar Swamp Road
17. Darshan Gandhi d/b/a “Home 2 Suites”, 944 Douglas Pike
18. Dave’s Fruitland, Inc. d/b/a “Dave’s Marketplace of Smithfield”, 4 Cedar Swamp Road
19. Dave’s Marketplace of Smithfield, Inc. d/b/a “Dave’s Marketplace”, 371 Putnam Pike, Suite 590
20. Excel Feeders, LLC d/b/a “Subway”, 445 Putnam Pike
21. Excel Holdings 17, LLC d/b/a “Hampton Inn and Suites Providence/Smithfield”, 945 Douglas Pike
22. Fresh Pita, LLC d/b/a “Fresh Pita”, 777 Putnam Pike
23. Global Montello Group Corp. d/b/a “Alltown Smithfield”, 471 Putnam Pike
24. Howley Bread Group, LTD d/b/a “Panera Bakery Café”, 473 Putnam Pike
25. JM of Smithfield, LLC d/b/a “Jersey Mike’s Subs”, 473 Putnam Pike
26. J & M Way Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a “Island Fin Poke Company”, 445 Putnam Pike
27. KelCarQ, LLC d/b/a “KelCarQ BBQ”, 375 Putnam Pike, Suite 25
28. LNP Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a “Domino’s Pizza”, 9 Cedar Swamp Road Suite 2
29. Melissa Carbone d/b/a “Bree’s Deli”, 115 Pleasant View Avenue #1
30. New England Authentic Eats, LLC d/b/a “D’Angelo Sandwich Shop”, 375 Putnam Pike
31. New England Authentic Eats d/b/a “Papa Gino’s”, 400 Putnam Pike
32. Newport Creamery, LLC #12, d/b/a “Newport Creamery #12”, 568 Putnam Pike
33. Pat & Mike’s Bagels, LLC d/b/a “Café Such a Bagel”, 445 Putnam Pike, Unit 8
34. Plant City X Bryant, LLC d/b/a “Plant City X Bryant”, 1150 Douglas Pike
35. Popovo, LLC d/b/a “Athens Pizza House”, 1 Austin Avenue
36. Powder Mill Creamery and Coffee Roasters, d/b/a “Powder Mill Creamery & Coffee Roasters”, 777 Putnam Pike
37. Princes & Sons Pizza, Inc. d/b/a “Depetrillo’s Pizza & Bakery”, 105 Pleasant View Avenue
38. Quicket’s, Inc. d/b/a “Quicket’s”, 285 George Washington Highway
39. Slice and Scoop, Inc. d/b/a “Slice and Scoop”, 665 Douglas Pike, Unit B
40. Smithfield Senior Center, 1 William J. Hawkins, Jr. Trail
41. Speedway, LLC d/b/a “Speedway #02821”, 263 Putnam Pike
42. St. Philip Church, 622 Putnam Pike
43. Starbucks Corporation d/b/a “Starbucks Coffee #17343”, 400 Putnam Pike
44. The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co., LLC d/b/a “Stop & Shop Supermarket #705”, 446 Putnam Pike
D. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Victualling Only License for Addie & Colts Bagels, LLC d/b/a “Café Such a Bagel Too”, 285 George Washington Highway, 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 authorizing the Fire Department to purchase Ballistic Protective Equipment in an amount not to exceed forty-five thousand dollars and zero cents ($45,000.00) to be funded from the Bryant University billing account.
B. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the Fire Department to purchase two (2) Hurst Jaws of Life tools from Firematic Supply Co., Inc. of Milford, MA, through the Massachusetts Master Pricing Agreement PSE01, in the amount of thirty thousand, five hundred dollars and zero cents ($30,500.00).
C. Consider, discuss, and act upon rescinding a request for proposals for the sale of the William Winsor Elementary School.
D. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a request for proposals for the sale of the William Winsor Elementary School pending final approval by the Town Solicitor.
E. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a re-amortization of the Police and Fire Pension Funds as recommended by the Police and Fire Pension Committee.
XII. Public Comment.
XIII. Adjournment.
AGENDA POSTED: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2023
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