| | | SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SMITHFIELD TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 64 FARNUM PIKE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2024 6:30 P.M. |
6:00 P.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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 February 1, 2024 work session meeting be approved as recorded.
B. Move that the minutes of the February 6, 2024 executive session meeting held pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws Section 42-46-5(a)(1) Personnel; to interview Robert Leach for possible appointment or reappointment to a Town board or commission and Rhode Island General Laws Section 42-46-5(a)(2); Potential Litigation be approved as recorded and sealed.
C. Move that the minutes of the February 6, 2024 open session meeting be approved as recorded.
VII. Consider, discuss and act upon the following possible appointments and reappointments:
A. Historic Preservation Commission reappointment with a term expiring in February of 2027.
B. Board of Canvassers reappointments (2) with terms expiring in March of 2025.
C. Tree Warden reappointment with a term expiring in December of 2024.
VIII. Public Hearings:
A. Schedule a public hearing on March 19, 2024 to consider and act upon amendments to the Code of Ordinances Chapter 2 entitled “Town Council” sponsored by Council Members Rachel S. Toppi and Michael P. Iannotti.
B. Schedule a public hearing on March 19, 2024 to consider and act upon amendments to the Code of Ordinances Chapter 3 entitled “Town Manager” sponsored by Council Members Rachel S. Toppi and Michael P. Iannotti.
C. Schedule a public hearing on March 19, 2024 to consider and act upon amendments to the Code of Ordinances Chapter 15 entitled “Building Official” sponsored by Council Members Rachel S. Toppi and Michael P. Iannotti.
D. Schedule a public hearing on March 19, 2024 to consider and act upon amendments to the Code of Ordinances Chapter 34 entitled “Financial Management” sponsored by Council Members Rachel S. Toppi and Michael P. Iannotti.
E. Schedule a public hearing on March 19, 2024 to consider and act upon amendments to the Code of Ordinances Chapter 37 entitled “Fire Department” sponsored by Council Members Rachel S. Toppi and Michael P. Iannotti.
F. Schedule a public hearing on March 19, 2024 to consider and act upon amendments to the Code of Ordinances Chapter 47 entitled “Energy Review Commission” sponsored by Council Members Rachel S. Toppi and Michael P. Iannotti.
G. Schedule a public hearing on March 19, 2024 to consider and act upon amendments to the Code of Ordinances Chapter 48 entitled “Budget and Financial Review Board” sponsored by Council Members Rachel S. Toppi and Michael P. Iannotti.
H. Schedule a public hearing on March 19, 2024 to consider and act upon amendments to the Code of Ordinances Chapter 49 entitled “Sports Advisory Commission” sponsored by Council Members Rachel S. Toppi and Michael P. Iannotti.
I. Schedule a public hearing on March 19, 2024 to consider and act upon amendments to the Code of Ordinances Chapter 312 entitled “Streets and Sidewalks” to add Article IV entitled “Vehicle Impact Protection Devices” sponsored by Council Member John J. Tassoni, Jr.
J. 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 B-VICTUALLER BEVERAGE LICENSES
1. Cedar Spill Group d/b/a “Cedar Spill”, 566 Putnam Pike, Unit 4
2. Copperfield’s, Inc. d/b/a “Copperfield’s Bar & Grill”, 375 Putnam Pike, Unit 35
3. Crudo, LLC d/b/a “Crudo”, 266 Putnam Pike
4. El Taco Loco, LLC d/b/a “Don El Diablo Taqueria Y Tequila”, 55 Douglas Pike (approved for outdoor bar service)
5. Rogue Squadron Group, LLC d/b/a “Tavolo Wine Bar & Tuscan Grille”, 970 Douglas Pike, Building C (approved for outdoor bar service)
CLASS B-VICTUALLER LIMITED BEVERAGE LICENSE
1. Val’s English Tea & Pie Shop, LLC d/b/a “Val’s English Tea & Pie Shop”, 466 Putnam Pike, Unit 1
IX. Licenses:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the renewal of four (4) Entertainment Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances:
1. Copperfield’s, Inc. d/b/a “Copperfield’s Bar & Grill”, 375 Putnam Pike, Unit 35
2. Crudo, LLC d/b/a “Crudo”, 266 Putnam Pike
3. El Taco Loco, LLC d/b/a “Don El Diablo Taqueria Y Tequila”, 55 Douglas Pike
4. Rogue Squadron Group, LLC d/b/a “Tavolo Wine Bar & Tuscan Grille”, 970 Douglas Pike, Building C
B. 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. Copperfield’s, Inc. d/b/a “Copperfield’s Bar & Grill”, 375 Putnam Pike, Unit 35
2. Crudo, LLC d/b/a “Crudo”, 266 Putnam Pike
3. El Taco Loco, LLC d/b/a “Don El Diablo Taqueria Y Tequila”, 55 Douglas Pike
C. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the renewal of one (1) Mobile Food Truck License, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances:
1. Chicked Out Nuggz, LLC d/b/a “Chicked Out Nuggz”, to sell fried chicken nuggets and french fries from a truck with RI Reg. 1DS731, 150 James Street, Warwick, RI
D. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the annual renewal of one (1) Weapons License, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
1. High Table Outfitters, LLC d/b/a “High Table Outfitters”, 49 Cedar Swamp Road, Suite 1
E. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the annual renewal of a Private Detective License for Ralph Howe, 4 Anson Brown Road, Johnston, RI, for his business “Information Connection Unlimited”, 400D Putnam Pike, Suite 128, Smithfield, RI, 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 a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) modifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026 between the Town of Smithfield and Smithfield Lodge No. 17, Fraternal Order of Police.
B. Consider, discuss, and act upon the acceptance of the BerryDunn Comprehensive Performance Assessment Services Report on the Department of Public Works and Department of Parks and Recreation.
C. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing Change Order #002 with Green Acres Landscaping and Construction Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed seven hundred sixty-seven thousand, three hundred eighty-nine dollars and seventy-one cents ($767,389.71) for modification to the bleacher pad area, new fencing, and the procurement and construction of a revised concession building for the Boyle Athletic Field Complex.
D. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to enter into contract, through the Purchasing Cooperative of America #OD-362-22, with Tyler Equipment Inc. of East Longmeadow, MA in the amount of forty-five thousand, two hundred seventy-nine dollars and zero cents ($45,279.00) for the purchase of one (1) new 3-ton asphalt recycler.
E. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to enter into contract with Beta Group, Inc. of Lincoln, RI in an amount not to exceed twenty-four thousand, nine hundred dollars and zero cents ($24,900.00) for a stormwater mitigation study of the Highview Hilldale Estate Watershed.
F. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a request for proposals for roof replacement and window and door repairs at the Senior Center.
G. Consider, discuss, and act upon adopting a resolution to declare the Conference Room at the East Smithfield Neighborhood Center be named in honor of Private 1st Class William Demaine.
XII. Public Comment.
XIII. Adjournment.
AGENDA POSTED: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2024
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