SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SMITHFIELD TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 64 FARNUM PIKE TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2024 6:15 P.M.

 

 

6:15 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)(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/Coventry/Moses Brown Co-Op Girls Hockey State Champions

VI.            Minutes: 

A.       Move that the minutes of the March 19, 2024 executive session meeting held pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws Section 42-46-5(a)(1) Personnel; to interview   Dennis Saccoia for possible appointment to a Town board or commission and Section 42-46-5(a)(2); Potential Litigation be approved as recorded and sealed.

B.       Move that the minutes of the March 19, 2024 open session meeting be approved as recorded.

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

A.    Economic Development Commission appointment with a term expiring in March of 2026.

VIII.        Public Hearings: 

A.     Conduct a public hearing to consider, discuss, and act upon approving the transfer of a B-Victualler License from RNL Enterprise, LLC, d/b/a Coach’s Pub”, located at 329 Waterman Avenue to Fontegreca Social Club, LLC d/b/a “Fontegreca Social Club”, 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 Retail Sales Permit, Building/Zoning Department approval and final approval from the RI Department of Health.

IX.            Licenses: 

A.    Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Victualling License for Fontegreca Social Club, LLC “Fontegreca Social Club,” 329 Waterman Avenue, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations, local ordinances, a Retail Sales Permit and final approval from the RI Department of Health.

B.    Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Entertainment License for Fontegreca Social Club d/b/a “Fontegreca Social Club”, located at 329 Waterman Avenue, 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 Fontegreca Social Club d/b/a “Fontegreca Social Club”, located at 329 Waterman Avenue, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.

D.    Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the annual renewal of eight (8) Holiday Sales Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.

1.     Appleland Orchard RI, LLC d/b/a “Appleland Orchard RI, LLC”, 135 Smith Avenue

2.     Broadway Appliance, Inc. d/b/a “J’S Broadway Appliance & TV”, 47 Cedar Swamp Road #18

3.     Ephraim Doumato Jewelers, Inc. d/b/a “Ephraim Doumato Jewelers”, 425 Putnam Pike

4.     Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc. d/b/a “Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc.”, 371 Putnam Pike

5.     Mattress Firm. Inc. d/b/a “Mattress Firm #170005”, 445 Putnam Pike

6.     Michaels Stores, Inc. d/b/a “Michaels Arts & Crafts #2703”, 371 Putnam Pike

7.     NEFL, Inc. d/b/a “New England Frozen Lemonade”, 15 Indian Head Trail

8.     Rhode Island CVS Pharmacy, LLC d/b/a “CVS Pharmacy #330”, 445 Putnam Pike

E.     Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the annual renewal of two (2) Massage Establishment Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.

1.     Chalom MacDermott d/b/a “Massage Nirvana & Bodywork”, 29 Smith Avenue, Unit 4

2.     Oasis Spa, Inc. d/b/a “Oasis Spa, Inc.”, 9 Cedar Swamp Road #9

F.     Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the annual renewal of three (3) Massage Therapy Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.

1.     Chalom MacDermott working at “Massage Nirvana & Bodywork”, 29 Smith Avenue, Unit 4

2.     William M. Bradley working at “Body Grateful Day Spa”, 10A Cedar Swamp Road

3.     Ying Shu Li working at “Oasis Spa, Inc.”, 9 Cedar Swamp Road #9

G.    Consider, discuss, and act upon approving one (1) One-Day Beer/Wine License for the Smithfield Senior Center as follows:

·       Spring Fling Party to be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 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.

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

1.     Raymond C. LaPerche PTA, 11 Limerock Road (fee waived)

I.       Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a change of date for an event for a one (1) One-Day Beer/Wine License for the RIFC d/b/a “Rhode Island Football Club” from April 27, 2024 to April 26, 2024.

X.              Old Business:  None

XI.            New Business:

A.    Consider, discuss, and act upon legal notice of Superior Court Order C.A. No. PM-2023-05423; Town of Smithfield v. the Miscellaneous Parcels of Real Estate Identified as Assessor’s Plat 41, Lots 09, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 57, 61, 62, 63, 65, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 90, 91, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, and 98 with a Claims Bar Date of June 10, 2024.

B.    Consider, discuss, and act upon a pole petition from RI Energy Co. to install one new pole on Cedar Forest Road.

C.    Consider, discuss, and act upon rescinding a request for proposals for the Department of Public Work’s Garage roof replacement.

D.    Consider, discuss, and act upon a bid award for roof replacement and window and door repairs at the Senior Center.

E.     Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a request for proposals for boiler cleaning for the School Department.

F.     Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a request for proposals for the purchase of two (2) trucks for the School Department.

G.    Consider, discuss, and act upon adopting a resolution to amend RI General Law 44-3 “Property Subject to Taxation” relating to Bryant University.

H.    Consider, discuss, and act upon adopting a resolution in support of a litter free Rhode Island sponsored by Council Member Sean M. Kilduff.

I.       Consider, discuss, and act upon canceling the April 16, 2024 Town Council meeting.

XII.          Public Comment.

XIII.        Adjournment.

 

AGENDA POSTED:  March 29, 2024

 

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