| | | SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SMITHFIELD TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 64 FARNUM PIKE TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2024 6:00 P.M. |
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)(2); Potential Litigation, Rhode Island General Laws, Section 42-46-5(a)(2) Collective Bargaining: Local 2050, International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO MOA, and Section 42-46-5(a)(1) Personnel; to consider, discuss, and act upon the Chief of Police employment agreement and to interview Joseph G. Harrison III, Elizabeth Leach and Greg Guertin for possible appointment to a Town board or commission.
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 Recommendations Report.
B. Receipt of the Budget and Financial Review Board’s Recommended Fiscal Year 2025 Budget.
VI. Minutes:
A. Move that the minutes of the April 29, 2024 work session meeting be approved as recorded.
B. Move that the minutes of the May 7, 2024 executive session meeting held pursuant to consider, discuss, and act upon matters pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws Section 42-46-5(a)(2); Existing Litigation, Joseph Ricci and Custom Construction Services, LLC. v. Town of Smithfield, et al. be approved as recorded and sealed.
C. Move that the minutes of the May 7, 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 18, 2024 on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget.
B. Schedule a public hearing on June 18, 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.
C. Schedule a public hearing on June 18, 2024 to consider and act upon Zoning Ordinance amendments to Article 2 entitled “Definitions”.
D. Schedule a public hearing on June 18, 2024 to consider and act upon Zoning Ordinance amendments to Article 3 entitled “Nonconformance”.
E. Schedule a public hearing on June 18, 2024 to consider and act upon Zoning Ordinance amendments to Article 4 entitled “Use Regulations”.
F. Schedule a public hearing on June 18, 2024 to consider and act upon Zoning Ordinance amendments to Article 6 entitled “Supplementary Regulations”.
G. Schedule a public hearing on June 18, 2024 to consider and act upon Zoning Ordinance amendments to Article 10 entitled “Administration, Enforcement and Relief”.
H. Conduct a public hearing to consider and act upon the approval of outdoor seating and bar service for The Orchard Grille, Inc. d/b/a “The Orchard Grille”, located at 132 Pleasant View Avenue, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
I. Conduct a Show Cause hearing 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. Farm to Sandwich, LLC d/b/a “Farm to Sandwich”, 14 Abbott Street, Cranston
2. On the Rhode Café, LLC d/b/a “On the Rhode Café”, 73B Gene Allen Road, Foster
J. Conduct a Show Cause hearing 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. The Sevingy Group, LLC d/b/a “Smithfield Fitness”, 970 Douglas Pike
2. Speedway, LLC d/b/a “Speedway #02821”, 263 Putnam Pike
IX. Licenses:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Victualling License for AJL, LLC d/b/a “New England Frozen Lemonade,” 3 Austin Avenue, Unit A, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations, local ordinances, and a Certificate of Occupancy from the Building/Zoning Official’s Office.
B. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the annual renewal of one (1) Massage Establishment License, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
1. Rhonda Rohelia d/b/a “Soothing Touch Spa”, 180C Pleasant View Avenue
C. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the annual renewal of one (1) Massage Therapy License, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
1. Rhonda Rohelia working at “Soothing Touch Spa”, 180C Pleasant View Avenue
D. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the annual renewal of two (2) Holiday Sales Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
1. DK Convenience, LLC d/b/a “DK Convenience”, 200 Pleasant View Avenue, Unit 3
2. Premium Brands Opco, LLC d/b/a “Loft #”, 371 Putnam Pike
E. Consider, discuss, and act upon the annual renewal of one (1) Peddler’s License, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances
1. A & W of Rhode Island, Inc. d/b/a “A & W”, to sell Christmas Trees, plants and flowers, 460 Putnam Pike
F. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a request for outdoor seating for CAVA Mezze Grille, LLC d/b/a “CAVA”, located at 473 Putnam Pike, Suite A2, subject to compliance with all State regulations, local ordinances and letter requesting outdoor seating.
G. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the annual renewal of one (1) Mobile Food Truck License, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
1. Baby Duck, LLC d/b/a “Tacofied”, to sell tacos and homemade potato chips from a truck with RI Reg. # 85432, 38 Dean Avenue, Johnston, RI
H. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving one (1) One-Day Special Event License for Roots Heaven Farm, LLC for a “Yoga Event”, 540 Douglas Pike on the following date:
· Saturday, June 15 2024, Yoga Event to be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with a rain date of Saturday, June 22, 2024
All special event licenses for Roots Heaven Farm, LLC are subject to compliance with all State regulations, local ordinances and a final tent inspection by the Smithfield Fire Department.
I. Consider, discuss and act upon approving a new Victualling License for Early Eats, LLC d/b/a “Early Eats,” 345 Avenue, Unit B, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations, local ordinances, final approval from the RI Department of Health and a Certificate of Occupancy from the Building/Zoning Official’s Office.
X. Old Business: None
XI. New Business:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a request for proposals for Senior Center parking lot repairs.
B. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a request for proposals for landscape services at three (3) school locations subject to Town Solicitor approval.
C. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a request for proposals for roof replacement at the Department of Public Works Garage.
D. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing Change Order Requests #19, #20 and #21 to J.G. Edwards Construction for Phase 1B renovation work at the East Smithfield Neighborhood Center in an amount not to exceed five thousand, two hundred and seventy-three dollars and zero cents ($5,273.00).
E. Consider, discuss, and act upon adopting a resolution to amend the Rules of Procedure for the Smithfield Town Council sponsored by Council Members Rachel S. Toppi and Michael P. Iannotti.
F. Discussion concerning Greenville Library litigation and financial operations.
XII. Public Comment.
XIII. Adjournment.
AGENDA POSTED: May 17, 2024
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