| | | SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SMITHFIELD TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 64 FARNUM PIKE TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024 5:45 P.M. |
5:45 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); Existing Litigation, PC-2019-7427 and SU-2021-0319-A; Key Corporation vs. Greenville Public Library and No. 1:20-cv-00543-MSM-PAS; Joseph Ricci and Custom Construction Services, LLC. v. Town of Smithfield, et al.
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:
B. Special Recognition - Adel Cabral
VI. Minutes:
A. Move that the minutes of the April 2, 2024 executive session meeting held pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws Section 42-46-5(a)(2); Potential Litigation be approved as recorded and sealed.
B. Move that the minutes of the April 2, 2024 open session meeting be approved as recorded.
VII. Consider, discuss and act upon the following possible appointments and reappointments: None
VIII. Public Hearings:
A. Schedule a public hearing on June 4, 2024 to consider and act upon amendments to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 11 entitled “Boards and Commissions sponsored by Council Members Rachel S. Toppi and Michael P. Iannotti.
B. Consider scheduling a Show Cause Hearing on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 to consider, discuss and act upon the possible suspension, revocation, or other sanction regarding the listed Mobile Food Truck Licenses due to non-renewal or non-compliance with the conditions of renewal:
1. Baby Duck, LLC d/b/a “Tacofied”, 38 Dean Avenue, Johnston
2. Farm to Sandwich, LLC d/b/a “Farm to Sandwich”, 14 Abbott Street, Cranston
3. On the Rhode Café, LLC d/b/a “On the Rhode Café”, 73B Gene Allen Road, Foster
C. Consider scheduling a Show Cause Hearing on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 to consider, discuss and act upon the possible suspension, revocation, or other sanction regarding the listed Holiday Sales Licenses due to non-renewal or non-compliance with the conditions of renewal:
1. DK Convenience, LLC d/b/a “DK Convenience”, 200 Pleasant View Avenue, Unit 3
2. Premium Brands Opco, LLC d/b/a “Loft #734”, 371 Putnam Pike
3. The Sevingy Group, LLC d/b/a “Smithfield Fitness”, 970 Douglas Pike
4. Speedway, LLC d/b/a “Speedway #02821”, 263 Putnam Pike
IX. Licenses:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving two (2) One-Day Special Event Licenses for Wat Lao Buddhovath of RI, Inc. for Lao New Year celebration, 88 Limerock Road on the following dates:
• Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Sunday, May 19, 2024 from 12:00 pm. To 6:00 p.m.
All Special Event Licenses for Wat Lao Buddhovath of RI, Inc. are subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
B. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the annual renewal of thirteen (13) Holiday Sales Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
1. Cellco Partnership d/b/a “Verizon Wireless #161132”, 371 Putnam Pike
2. Claire’s Boutique, Inc. d/b/a “Claire’s #5041”, 371 Putnam Pike
3. Dick’s Sporting Goods d/b/a “Dick’s Sporting Goods”, 371 Putnam Pike, Suite 300
4. Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. d/b/a “Dollar Tree #4432”, 446 Putnam Pike
5. Grams Girls, Inc. d/b/a “Cardsmart Smithfield”, 445 Putnam Pike
6. Marylou’s News, Inc. d/b/a “Marylou’s Coffee”, 368 Putnam Pike
7. Office Superstore East, LLC d/b/a “Staples the Office Superstore”, 371 Putnam Pike, Suite 230
8. Quicket’s Inc. d/b/a “Quicket’s”, 285 George Washington Highway
9. Riptide Fitness, LLC d/b/a “Planet Fitness”, 445 Putnam Pike
10. Sterling, Inc. d/b/a “Kay Jewelers #2608”, 371 Putnam Pike, Unit 325
11. Tan Sons Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a “Shop N Go”, 105 Pleasant View Avenue, Unit C
12. Target Corporation d/b/a “Target Store T-1404”, 371 Putnam Pike
13. The Barre and Yoga Experience, LLC d/b/a “The Barre and Yoga Experience”, 259 Putnam Pike, Unit 2
C. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the annual renewal of two (2) Bingo Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
1. Esmond Village Tenants Association, 3 Village Drive, Apt. 112 (fee waived)
2. Old County Road School PTA, 200 Old County Road (fee waived)
D. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the annual renewal of four (4) Massage Establishment Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
1. Enliven Massage Therapy, LLC d/b/a “Enliven Massage Therapy”, 600 Putnam Pike, Suite 202
2. Fox Wellness, LLC d/b/a “Body Grateful Day Spa”, 405 Douglas Pike
3. Kimberly A. LaPierre d/b/a “Apple Valley Wellness Center”, 47A Cedar Swamp Road
4. Limary M. Morel Brown d/b/a “Massage by Mari”, 359 Putnam Pike
E. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the annual renewal of five (5) Massage Therapy Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
1. Holly Bynum working at “Enliven Massage Therapy”, 600 Putnam Pike, Suite 202
2. Katelynn Volpigno working at “Body Grateful Day Spa”, 405 Douglas Pike
3. Kimberly A. LaPierre working at “Apple Valley Wellness Center”, 47A Cedar Swamp Road
4. Limary M. Morel Brown working at “Massage by Mari”, 359 Putnam Pike
5. Robin Tanguay working at “Radiance MFR”, 6 Battey Drive
F. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving one (1) One-Day Special Event License for the Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department for a “Food Truck Event”, 1 William J. Hawkins, Jr. Trail on the following date:
• Thursday, May 16, 2024, Food Truck event to be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
All Special Event Licenses for the Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department are subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
G. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving one (1) One-Day Beer/Wine License for the Smithfield Senior Center as follows:
• “Super Ages” Wine and Cheese Event to be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The party will take place at the Smithfield Senior Center, 1 William J. Hawkins, Jr. Trail from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., as applied, subject to all State regulations and local ordinances.
H. Consider, discuss, and act upon the annual renewal of five (5) Peddler’s Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
1. CALM Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a “Del’s of Smithfield”, to sell only frozen lemonade from trucks with RI Reg. #’s 25833, 126485 and 51697, 115 Pleasant View Avenue
2. CALM Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a “Del’s of Smithfield”, to sell only frozen lemonade and frozen treats from a pushcart with RI Reg. #55218, 115 Pleasant View Avenue
3. Marshall E. Gorden d/b/a “Wolfe Novelties”, to sell only balloons and souvenirs from a truck with RI Reg. #UN-98, 140 Vancouver Avenue, Warwick
4. NEFL, Inc. d/b/a “New England Frozen Lemonade”, to sell only frozen lemonade from a truck with RI Reg. #’s 186765, 15 Indian Head Trail
5. Palagi 2000, Inc. d/b/a “Palagis Ice Cream”, to sell only frozen treats from a truck with RI Reg. # 109950, 55 Bacon Street, Pawtucket
I. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving two (2) new Mobile Food Truck Licenses for Del’s Lemonade and Refreshments, Inc. d/b/a “Del’s Lemonade”, 1260 Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston RI with a RI Reg. # 51922 on both pushcarts, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
J. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a Mobile Food Truck License for Castle Pascetta, LLC d/b/a “Lobstah Cart RI”, 15 Redwood Drive, North Providence with a RI Reg. number 1PP551, 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 request for proposals to furnish and replace a defogger unit at the Smithfield Ice Rink subject to review by the Town Solicitor.
B. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the purchase of one (1) 2023 Chevy Tahoe, through the Greater Boston Police Council, in the amount of fifty-eight thousand, eight hundred nineteen dollars and fifty-nine cents ($58,819.59) to be funded through the Police Equipment Fund.
C. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing construction of a disc golf course at Deerfield Park.
D. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing construction of a shed for the Smithfield Little League at Deerfield Park.
E. Consider, discuss, and act upon a pole petition from RI Energy Co. to install one new pole on Appian Way.
F. Sitting as the Smithfield Water Supply Board, consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing amendment #1 with Beta Group in the amount of fifty-seven thousand dollars and zero cents ($57,000.00) for additional design costs relating to the Route 116 water main interconnection to the Greenville Water District.
G. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the purchase and associated costs of a used ambulance from Greenwood Emergency Vehicles in the amount of thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) to be funded from the Capital Reserve Fund.
H. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a request for proposals for Emergency Medical Services billing.
I. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the purchase of a new Ford Superduty F550 4x4 diesel chassis for Fire Department Rescue 5 in the amount of two hundred ninety-nine thousand, eight hundred forty dollars and zero cents ($299,840.00) from New England Fire Equipment & Apparatus Corporation to be funded through the Smithfield Capital Lease Fund.
J. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a resolution to finance the purchase of a Ford Superduty F550 4x4 diesel chassis through the Smithfield Capital Lease Fund.
K. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing Change Order #1 for RGB Architects in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to extend Owner’s Project Management services for the Boyle Athletic Complex through July 31, 2024.
L. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a request for proposals for the purchase of one (1) truck for the School Department.
M. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a request for proposals for workers’ compensation and employers’ liability insurance for the School Department.
N. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a request for proposals for group life insurance for the School Department.
O. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a request for proposals for the purchase of two (2) mowers for the Parks and Recreation Department subject to review by the Town Solicitor.
P. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a request for proposals for financial audit services for Fiscal Year 2024.
Q. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a request for proposals for the East Smithfield Neighborhood Center Phase 2 rehabilitation and renovations subject to review by the Town Solicitor.
R. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a request for proposals to furnish and install vape detector/sensors in two (2) school buildings subject to review by the Town Solicitor.
S. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a bid award for 2024 Statistical Revaluation Services.
T. Consider, discuss, and act upon a bid award for one (1) truck for the School Department.
U. Consider, discuss, and act upon a bid award for boiler cleaning for the School Department.
V. Consider, discuss, and act upon a bid award for concession services at Deerfield Park.
W. Consider, discuss, and act upon a short-term contract renewal with Veolia Water for operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities.
XIII. Adjournment.
AGENDA POSTED: May 2, 2024
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