| | | SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SMITHFIELD TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 64 FARNUM PIKE TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 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)(1) Personnel; to interview Dennis Saccoia for possible appointment or reappointment to a Town board or commission and 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. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force
VI. Minutes:
A. Move that the minutes of the March 5, 2024 executive session meeting held pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws Section 42-46-5(a)(1) Personnel; to interview Grace Toppi and Edward Kutchmanich for possible reappointment to a Town board or commission and Section 42-46-5(a)(5) Real Estate; potential disposition, sale or lease of surplus property be approved as recorded and sealed.
B. Move that the minutes of the March 5, 2024 open session meeting be approved as recorded.
VII. Consider, discuss and act upon the following possible appointments and reappointments:
A. Board of Canvassers reappointment with a term expiring in March of 2025.
B. Tree Warden reappointment with a term expiring in December of 2024.
VIII. Public Hearings:
A. Conduct a public hearing 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. Conduct a public hearing 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. Conduct a public hearing 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. Conduct a public hearing 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. Conduct a public hearing 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. Conduct a public hearing 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. Conduct a public hearing to consider and act upon amendments to the Code of Ordinances Chapter 48 entitled “Financial Review Commission” sponsored by Council Members Rachel S. Toppi and Michael P. Iannotti.
H. Conduct a public hearing 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. Conduct a public hearing 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 a new B-Victualling Limited Beverage License for Popovo, LLC d/b/a “Athens Pizza House”, 1 Austin Ave, with the hours of operation to be Monday through Sunday, 6:00 A.M. to 1:00 A.M., subject to compliance with all State regulations, local ordinances and a Certificate of Good Standing from the RI Division of Taxation.
IX. Licenses:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the annual renewal of forty-one (41) Holiday Sales Licenses, 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
2. Anjan Thapa d/b/a “Pick’ n Pay Food Mart”, 619 Putnam Pike
3. Anthony Polseno, Jr. d/b/a “Pleasant View Orchards”, 141 Pleasant View Avenue
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. Bath & Body Works, LLC d/b/a “Bath & Body Works #4713”, 371 Putnam Pike
7. BG Retail, LLC d/b/a “Famous Footwear #3637”, 371 Putnam Pike
8. Botan, LLC d/b/a “Wise Guys Deli”, 1201 Douglas Pike
9. CALM Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a “Del’s of Smithfield”, 115 Pleasant View Avenue
10. Card, Inc. d/b/a “Gigi’s Scoops”, 265 Putnam Pike
11. Colbea Enterprises, LLC d/b/a “Seasons Corner Market”, 947 Douglas Pike
12. Colbea Enterprises, LLC d/b/a “Shell#36”, 368 Putnam Pike
13. Crossfit 401, LLC d/b/a “Crossfit 401”, 300A George Washington Highway
14. Cumberland Farms, Inc. d/b/a “Cumberland Farms #1251”, 353 Waterman Avenue
15. Dave’s Fruitland, Inc. d/b/a “Dave’s Marketplace of Smithfield”, 4 Cedar Swamp Road
16. Dave’s Marketplace of Smithfield, Inc. d/b/a “Dave’s Marketplace”, 371 Putnam Pike, Suite 590
17. Douglas Cochrane d/b/a “Releaf Center”, 375 Putnam Pike, #21
18. Five Below, Inc. d/b/a “Five Below #8032”, 371 Putnam Pike, Suite A440
19. GameStop, Inc. d/b/a “Gamestop Store #4848”, 371 Putnam Pike, Unit 190
20. Global Montello Group Corp. d/b/a “Alltown Smithfield”, 471 Putnam Pike
21. Green, Inc. d/b/a “Honey Nail and Spa”, 375 Putnam Pike #15
22. Hill Top Gardens, LLC d/b/a “Hill Top Garden Center”, 363 Putnam Pike
23. Home Depot USA, Inc. d/b/a “The Home Depot #4282”, 371 Putnam Pike
24. James’ Fine Cigars, LLC d/b/a “James’ Fine Cigars”, 20 Cedar Swamp Road
25. JM of Smithfield, LLC d/b/a “Jersey Mike’s Subs”, 473 Putnam Pike
26. Mac’s Liquor, Inc. d/b/a “Mac’s Liquor Mart”, 200 Pleasant View Avenue
27. MDB-T, LLC d/b/a “Toyota of Smithfield”, 550 George Washington Highway
28. Metro Mattress Corp. d/b/a “Metro Mattress”, 473 Putnam Pike, Suite B-3
29. Old Navy, LLC d/b/a “Old Navy #6156”, 371 Putnam Pike
30. Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc. d/b/a “Petco #3748”, 371 Putnam Pike
31. Princes & Sons Pizza, Inc. d/b/a “Depetrillo’s Pizza & Bakery”, 105 Pleasant View Avenue
32. Putnam Liquor, Inc. d/b/a “Putnam Pike Liquors”, 637B Putnam Pike
33. Putnam Pike Liquors, Inc. d/b/a “B & C Liquor”, 253 Putnam Pike
34. Rocky’s Ace Hardware, Inc. d/b/a “Rocky’s Ace Hardware”, 633 Putnam Pike
35. RPC, Inc. d/b/a “Rumford Pet Express”, 445 Putnam Pike
36. The Sherwin Williams Company d/b/a “The Sherwin Williams Company”, 400 Putnam Pike
37. The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co., LLC d/b/a “Stop & Shop Supermarket #705”, 446 Putnam Pike
38. The TJX Companies, Inc. d/b/a “TJ Maxx#190”, 445 Putnam Pike
39. Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. d/b/a “Ulta Beauty”, 371 Putnam Pike
40. Yankee Candle Company, Inc. d/b/a “Yankee Candle Company”, 371 Putnam Pike, Unit 550
41. Zoya, Inc. d/b/a “Twin River Mini Mart”, 151 Douglas Pike, Suite 7
B. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the annual renewal of four (4) Bingo Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
1. Georgiaville Tenants Association, 20 Higgins Lane, Apt. 102 (fee waived)
2. Pleasant View Elementary School PTO, 100 Pleasant View Avenue (fee waived)
3. Smithfield Senior Center, 1 William J. Hawkins, Jr., Trail (fee waived)
4. St. Philip Church, 622 Putnam Pike (fee waived)
C. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Mobile Food Truck License for Amano, LLC d/b/a “A Mano Pizza & Gelato”, 181 Bellevue Avenue, #315 Newport, RI with a RI Reg. number 87292, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
D. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Mobile Food Truck License for Wiener Wagon, LLC d/b/a “Wiener Wagon”, 250 West Main Road, Middletown, RI with a RI Reg. number 1DV598, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
E. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving three (3) One-Day Special Event Licenses for Seven Cedars Farm for “Easter Fundays”, 20 John Mowry Road on the following dates:
· Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
· Sunday, March 24, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
· Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
All Special Event Licenses for Seven Cedars Farm are subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
F. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving one (1) One-Day Special Event License for Seven Cedars Farm for “Touch a Truck”, 20 John Mowry Road on the following date:
· Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, June 2, 2024
All Special Event Licenses for Seven Cedars Farm are subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
G. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving one (1) One-Day Special Event License for Seven Cedars Farm for a “Spring Craft Fair”, 20 John Mowry Road on the following date:
· Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, May 12, 2024
All Special Event Licenses for Seven Cedars Farm are subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
H. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving one (1) One-Day Special Event License for Seven Cedars Farm for a “Fall Festival”, 20 John Mowry Road on the following date:
· Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, September 22, 2024
All Special Event Licenses for Seven Cedars Farm are subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
I. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Mobile Food Truck License for Providence Poke, LLC d/b/a “Hometown Poke”, 185 Camp Street, Providence, RI with a RI Reg. number 1BV64, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
J. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Mobile Food Truck License for Little B’s BBQ, LLC d/b/a “Little B’s BBQ”, 56 Peeptoad Road, Scituate, RI with a RI Reg. number 70422, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
K. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Mobile Food Truck License for Blount Seafood Corporation d/b/a “Blount Clam Shack Food Truck”, 335 Water Street, Warren, RI with a RI Reg. number 447904, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
L. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Mobile Food Truck License for JA Patty, LLC d/b/a “JA Patty RI”, 190 Gordon Avenue, Warwick, RI with a RI Reg. number 94325, 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 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 authorizing the purchase of video surveillance equipment, through RI MPA #419, from OMNI Technology Services in an amount not to exceed fifteen thousand, six hundred, eighty-three dollars and zero cents ($15,683.00).
C. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a request for proposals for concession services at Deerfield Park.
D. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a first amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement with Bryant University.
E. Consider, discuss, and act upon adopting a resolution to recognize 2024 as National Children’s Dental Health Year in Rhode Island sponsored by Councilman John J. Tassoni, Jr.
XII. Adjournment.
AGENDA POSTED: March 15, 2024
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