| | | SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SMITHFIELD SENIOR CENTER 1 WILLIAM J. HAWKINS, JR. TRAIL SMITHFIELD, RI 02828 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2024 6:00 P.M. |
Please note venue change to the Senior Center for this meeting.
6:00 P.M. AGENDA
I. Meeting convened at 6:00 p.m.
II. Prayer by Reverend Richard A. Valentine, Saint Michael’s Church.
III. Salute to the Flag.
IV. Singing of the National Anthem by the Smithfield High School Music Department.
V. Emergency Evacuation and Health Notification.
VI. Swearing In Ceremony for new Town Council members:
A. John J. Tassoni, Jr. being sworn in by Judge Joseph A. Montalbano.
B. Angelica L. Bovis being sworn in by Judge Joseph A. Montalbano.
C. Thomas Winfield being sworn in by Judge Joseph A. Montalbano.
D. Michael P. Iannotti being sworn in by Judge Terrance N. Turner.
E. Rachel S. Toppi being sworn in by Joseph L. Toppi.
VII. Consider, discuss and act upon nomination and election of Town Council President.
VIII. Consider, discuss and act upon nomination and election of Town Council Vice President.
IX. Minutes:
A. Move that the minutes of the November 12, 2024 executive session meeting held pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws Section 42-46-5(a)(5) Real Estate; potential acquisition or lease of real property be approved as recorded and sealed.
B. Move that the minutes of the November 12, 2024 open session meeting be approved as recorded.
X. Consider, discuss and act upon the following possible appointments and reappointments: None
XI. Public Hearings:
A. 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 2024-2025
CLASS B-VICTUALLER BEVERAGE LICENSES
1. 970 Douglas Pike, LLC d/b/a “Condesa Mexican Restaurant”, 970 Douglas Pike (approved for outdoor bar service)
2. Brewology, LLC d/b/a “Brewology”, 9 Cedar Swamp Road, Unit 4 (approved for outdoor bar service)
3. LJD, LLC d/b/a “Laura’s Bar and Grill”, 943 Douglas Pike (approved for outdoor bar service)
4. Palio, Inc. d/b/a “Siena”, 400 Putnam Pike, Unit B4
5. Rogue Squadron Group, LLC d/b/a “Tavolo Wine Bar & Tuscan Grille”, 970 Douglas Pike, Building C (approved for outdoor bar service)
6. Smithfield Pizza House, LLC d/b/a “Smithfield Pizza House”, 345 Waterman Avenue, Unit C
7. Terrazza, LLC d/b/a “Terrazza”, 645 Douglas Pike (approved for outdoor bar service)
8. The Board Room, LLC d/b/a “The Board Room”, 95 Douglas Pike
9. Yamato Steakhouse Smithfield, Inc. d/b/a “Yamato Steakhouse of Japan”, 375 Putnam Pike, Unit 30
B. Conduct a public hearing to consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new B-Victualler License for Kamborian Bros. Inc. d/b/a “Napolitano’s Lounge & Brooklyn Pizzeria”, 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 and final approval from the RI Department of Health.
C. Conduct a public hearing to consider, discuss, and act upon approving the transfer of a B-Victualler License from LeeDeg, Inc., d/b/a “Rocco’s Pub & Grub”, located at 55A Douglas Pike, to SBGP, LLC 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, final approval from the RI Department of Health and a Certificate of Good Standing from the RI Division of Taxation.
D. Conduct a public hearing to consider, discuss, and act upon approving the renewal of the following one (1) Victualling Only License to include renewal of the Extended Hours of Operation, as applied, subject to compliance with all State Regulations and local ordinances:
1. JMK Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a “Smithfield Mobil”, 364 Putnam Pike to extend hours of operation to 24/7 hours.
XII. Licenses:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Victualling License for Kamborian Bros., Inc. d/b/a “Napolitano’s Lounge & Brooklyn Pizzeria”, located at 375 Putnam Pike, Unit 35 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 Kamborian Bros., Inc. d/b/a “Napolitano’s Lounge & Brooklyn Pizzeria”, located at 375 Putnam Pike, Unit 35 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 Kamborian Bros., Inc. d/b/a “Napolitano’s Lounge & Brooklyn Pizzeria”, located at 375 Putnam Pike, Unit 35 as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
D. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Victualling License for SBGP, LLC d/b/a “Rocco’s Pub & Grub”, located at 55A Douglas Pike, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations, local ordinances, a Retail Sales Permit and final approval from the RI Department of Health.
E. Consider, discuss and act upon approving a new Entertainment License for Smithfield Pizza House, LLC d/b/a “Smithfield Pizza House”, located at 345 Waterman Avenue, Unit C as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
F. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Special Dance License for Smithfield Pizza House, LLC d/b/a “Smithfield Pizza House”, located at 345 Waterman Avenue, Unit C as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
G. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the renewal of six (6) Entertainment Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances:
1. 970 Douglas Pike, LLC d/b/a “Condesa Mexican Restaurant”, 970 Douglas Pike
2. Brewology, LLC d/b/a “Brewology”, 9 Cedar Swamp Road, Unit 4
3. LJD, LLC d/b/a “Laura’s Bar and Grill”, 943 Douglas Pike
4. Palio, Inc. d/b/a “Siena”, 400 Putnam Pike, Unit B4
5. Rogue Squadron Group, LLC d/b/a “Tavolo Wine Bar & Tuscan Grille”, 970 Douglas Pike, Building C
6. Terrazza, LLC d/b/a “Terrazza”, 645 Douglas Pike
H. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the renewal of three (3) Special Dance Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances:
1. 970 Douglas Pike, LLC d/b/a “Condesa Mexican Restaurant”, 970 Douglas Pike
2. Brewology, LLC d/b/a “Brewology”, 9 Cedar Swamp Road, Unit 4
3. LJD, LLC d/b/a “Laura’s Bar and Grill”, 943 Douglas Pike
I. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the renewal of three (3) Victualling Only Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances:
1. Botan, LLC d/b/a “Wise Guys Deli”, 1201 Douglas Pike, Unit 2 (approved for outdoor seating)
2. Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC d/b/a “Chipotle Mexican Grill”, 473 Putnam Pike (approved for outdoor seating)
3. Soar Restaurants IV, LLC d/b/a “Sonic #6490”, 393 Putnam Pike
XIII. Old Business: None
XIV. New Business:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to enter into agreement, through the RI Master Price Agreement #419, with OMNI Technology Services for the installation and configuration of an access control system at Town Hall for a cost of sixty-seven thousand, eight hundred eighty-three dollars and eighty-one cents ($67,883.81) to be funded by ARPA funds.
B. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the 2025 Town Council meeting schedule.
C. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving tax abatements in the amount of six hundred seventy-five dollars and eight-seven cents ($675.87).
XV. Public Comment.
XVI. Adjournment.
AGENDA POSTED: November 27, 2024
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