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 Beverly Tobin, Paul Dumouchel, and Ed DeMayo for possible appointment or reappointment to a Town board or commission, Section 42-46-5(a)(2); Existing Litigation, Case #PC-2019-10870 - Town of Smithfield vs. State of Rhode Island, and Section 42-46-5(a)(6); to review, consider, and discuss a prospective business to locate in the Town of Smithfield, RI.

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 Samaritan – Thomas J. Winfield.

B. Certificates of Recognition – Volunteer Emergency Management Staff.

VI. Minutes:

A. Move that the minutes of the January 9, 2024 executive session meeting held pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws Section 42-46-5(a)(1) Personnel; to interview Samantha Kerwin, Donald L. Clarke II, and Stephen M. Bailey for possible appointment or reappointment to a Town board or commission be approved as recorded and sealed.

B. Move that the minutes of the January 9, 2024 open session meeting be approved as recorded.

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

A. Budget and Financial Review Board reappointment with a term expiring in January of 2027.

B. Budget and Financial Review Board appointment with a term expiring in January of 2025.

C. Board of Assessment Review appointment with a term expiring in December of 2026.

D. Juvenile Hearing Board appointment with a term expiring in September of 2024.

E. Board of Canvassers appointment with a term expiring in March of 2024.

F. Historic Preservation Commission appointment with a term expiring in February of 2024.

VIII. Public Hearings:

A. Schedule a public hearing on March 5, 2024 for the submission of the Town of Smithfield’s 2023 annual RIPDES Stormwater Report to RIDEM.

B. Conduct a show cause hearing to consider, discuss, and act upon the possible suspension, revocation, or other sanction regarding the listed Liquor Licenses due to non-renewal or non-compliance with the conditions of renewal:

1. Cedar Spill Group d/b/a “Cedar Spill”, 566 Putnam Pike, Unit 4 (Failure to produce a Certificate of Good Standing)

2. Chacon Restaurant, LLC d/b/a “Frank & John from Italy on the Water”, 743 Putnam Pike (Failure to pay outstanding tangible taxes)

3. Copperfield’s, Inc. d/b/a “Copperfield’s Bar & Grill”, 375 Putnam Pike, Unit 35 (Failure to produce a food business license)

4. Crudo, LLC d/b/a “Crudo”, 266 Putnam Pike (Failure to produce a food business license)

5. El Taco Loco, LLC d/b/a “Don El Diablo Taqueria Y Tequila”, 55 Douglas Pike (Failure to produce a Certificate of Good Standing)

6. Rogue Squadron Group, LLC d/b/a “Tavolo Wine Bar & Tuscan Grille”, 970 Douglas Pike, Building C (Failure to produce a Certificate of Good Standing)

7. Val’s English Tea & Pie Shop, LLC d/b/a “Val’s English Tea & Pie Shop”, 466 Putnam Pike, Unit 1 (Failure to produce a Certificate of Good Standing)

C. Conduct a show cause hearing to consider, discuss, and act upon the possible suspension, revocation, or other sanction regarding the listed Victualling Only Licenses due to non-renewal or non- compliance with the conditions of renewal:

1. The Sevigny Group, LLC d/b/a “Smithfield Fitness”, 970 Douglas Pike (Failure to produce necessary paperwork required for renewal)

IX. Licenses:

A. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Victualling Only License for Best Life Nutrition d/b/a “The Vibe Nutrition”, 285 George Washington Highway #4, as applied subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.

B. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Private Detective License for Anthony J. Verdi, 75 Pleasant View Avenue, Smithfield, RI 02828 for his business “Confidential Surveillance and Investigations, LLC” as applied subject to compliance with all State regulations.

C. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the renewal of three (3) Mobile Food Truck Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.

1. KelCarQ, LLC d/b/a “Team Gotta Q”, to sell barbecue from a truck with RI Reg. 526-5785, 24 Barberry Hill, Cumberland, RI

2. Pa’L Monte, LLC d/b/a “Pa’L Monte”, to sell empanadas from a truck with RI Reg. #35663, 285 Douglas Pike

3. Rhode Island Kona, LLC d/b/a “Rhode Island Kona”, to sell only frozen ice from a truck with RI Reg. 21700, 4 Cider Lane, Smithfield RI

X. Old Business: None

XI. New Business:

A. Consider, discuss, and act upon the acceptance of the Audit Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023 prepared by Hague, Sahady & Co., P.C.

B. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a request for proposals for lavatory renovations at the Senior Center.

XII. Public Comment.

XIII. Adjournment.

AGENDA POSTED: FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2024

The public is welcome to any meeting of the Town Council or its sub-committees. If communication assistance (readers/interpreters/captions) or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation is needed, please contact the Smithfield Town Manager’s office at 401-233-1010 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting.