| | | SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SMITHFIELD TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 64 FARNUM PIKE TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025 6:30 P.M. – EXECUTIVE SESSION 7:00 P.M. – OPEN SESSION |
6:30 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 Brandon Edwards and Section 42-46-5(a)(5) Real Estate; potential acquisition of real property.
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. Special Recognition: Gene Allen - Recipient of 2025 RI Public Works Leader of the Year Award.
VI. Minutes:
A. Move that the minutes of the July 15, 2025 executive session meeting held pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws Section 42-46-5(a)(2) Collective Bargaining; to discuss a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) 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 (FOP) and Section 42-46-5(a)(5) Real Estate; potential acquisition or lease of real property be approved as recorded and sealed.
B. Move that the minutes of the July 15, 2025 open session meeting be approved as recorded.
VII. Consider, discuss and act upon the following possible appointments and reappointments: None
VIII. Public Hearings:
A. Conduct a public hearing to consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing amendments to Section 9.3 of the Smithfield Zoning Ordinance entitled “Putnam Pike/Esmond Street Planned Development District”.
B. Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 to consider, discuss, and act upon amendments to Chapter 186 of the Code of Ordinances entitled “Entertainment, Shows and Special Events” sponsored by Council Member Michael P. Iannotti and Council Member Rachel S. Toppi.
C. Schedule a public hearing on September 2, 2025 to consider, discuss, and act upon amendments to Section 5.10 of the Smithfield Zoning Ordinance entitled “Inclusionary Zoning” and refer to the Planning Board for an advisory opinion.
D. Conduct a public hearing to consider, discuss, and act upon approving a one (1) One-Day Special Event License for Seven Cedars Farm d/b/a “Seven Cedars Farm”, for a “Fall Festival”, 20 John Mowry Road on the following date:
· Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, September 7, 2025.
All Special Event Licenses for Seven Cedars Farm are subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
E. Conduct a public hearing to consider, discuss, and act upon approving a one (1) One-Day Special Event License for the Smithfield High School Football Team to hold a “Fundraiser for the Smithfield High School Football Team”, 100 Pleasant View Avenue on the following date:
· Thursday, August 14, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
All Special Event Licenses for the Smithfield High School Football Team are subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
IX. Licenses:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Massage Therapy License for Alanna Sousa Pullan to conduct Therapeutic Massage at “Apple Valley Wellness Center”, 47A Cedar Swamp Road, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
B. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving one (1) One-Day Beer/Wine License for the Smithfield Senior Center as follows:
· “Hawaiian Luau” to be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The party will take place at the Smithfield Senior Center, 1 William J. Hawkins, Jr. Trail from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., as applied, subject to all State regulations and local ordinances.
C. 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. Fox Wellness, LLC d/b/a “Body Grateful Day Spa”, 405 Douglas Pike
D. 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. Katelynn Volpigno working at “Body Grateful Day Spa”, 405 Douglas Pike
E. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Mobile Food Truck License for Palagi Brothers Ice Cream, LLC d/b/a “Palagi Brothers Ice Cream”, to sell frozen treats from a truck with RI Reg. # 103348, 28 Delta Drive, Pawtucket RI, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
F. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Peddler’s License for Johnston Shave Ice, LLC d/b/a “Hokulia Smithfield”, to sell shave ice and ice cream from a truck with MT Reg. #681520A, 260 Harriet Lane, Cumberland, RI subject to compliance with all State regulations, local ordinances and final approval from the Building/Zoning Official’s Office.
G. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Massage Therapy License for Zhimin Yu to conduct Therapeutic Massage at “Oasis Spa, Inc”, 9 Cedar Swamp Road, Suite 9 as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
H. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Victualling License for Millennium Pizza, LLC d/b/a “Ronzio Pizza,” 1150 Douglas Pike, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations, local ordinances and final approval from the RI Department of Health.
I. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Mobile Food Truck License for Titus 278, Inc. d/b/a “Chick -Fil-A Attleboro”, to sell chicken sandwiches and fries from a truck with MA Reg. #TZ8074C, 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 Cider & Spice, Inc. d/b/a “Cider & Spice”, to sell donuts, Whoppie pies, and apple cider, from a truck with RI Reg # 1ZQ952, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
K. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving one (1) new Peddler’s License, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances:
1. Cider & Spice, Inc. d/b/a “Cider & Spice”, to sell donuts, Whoopie pies, and apple cider from a truck with RI Reg # 1ZQ952, 53 Colwell Road.
X. Old Business: None
XI. New Business:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a request for proposals for exterior restoration and painting at the Town Hall and Department of Public Works.
B. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a request for proposals for ultra-thin bonded wearing surface services.
C. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a request for proposals for street line painting services.
D. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a pole petition from RI Energy Co. to relocate pole #5 and pole #6 on Hillside Street.
E. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a pole petition from RI Energy Co. to install one new pole #31-84 and anchor on Dean Avenue.
F. Sitting as the Water Supply Board, consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to enter into contract with Beta Group of Lincoln, RI to develop the 2025 Clean Water Infrastructure Replacement Plan in an amount not to exceed thirty-eight thousand, five hundred dollars and zero cents ($38,500.00).
XII. Public Comment.
XIII. Adjournment.
AGENDA POSTED: July 29, 2025
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