| | | SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SMITHFIELD TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 64 FARNUM PIKE TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025 6:30 P.M. – EXECUTIVE SESSION 7:00 P.M. – OPEN SESSION |
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); Existing Litigation: PC# 2024-06280 (Appeal and PC 2025-0203) GDM ESS, LLC vs. S. James Busam, Chairman of the Smithfield Zoning Board of Review, et. al., and 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. Consider, discuss, and act upon appointment of Smithfield Town Manager
VI. Presentations: None
VII. Minutes:
A. Move that the minutes of the April 1, 2025 executive session meeting held pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws Section 42-46-5(a)(1) Personnel; to interview Christie Holmes, Linda Marcello, Drew Manlove, Louis Catarina, and Chad Morrison for possible appointment or reappointment to a Town board or commission 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 April 1, 2025 open session meeting be approved as recorded.
C. Move that the minutes of the April 8, 2025 executive session meeting RI General Laws Section 42-46-5(a)(1) Personnel to discuss Town Manager applications be approved as recorded and sealed.
D. Move that the minutes of the April 8, 2025 open session meeting be approved as recorded.
E. Move that the minutes of the April 15, 2025 executive session meeting held pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws Section 42-46-5(a)(1) Personnel; to interview Gary Koss, Michael Karolewski, Karen Catlow, Trish Williams, Charles Jackvony for possible appointment or reappointment to a Town board or commission and Section 42-46-5(a)(5) Real Estate; potential acquisition or lease of real property be approved as recorded and sealed.
VIII. Consider, discuss and act upon the following possible appointments and reappointments:
A. Land Trust appointments (2) with terms expiring in September of 2025.
B. Board of Canvassers appointment with a term expiring in March of 2026.
C. Board of Canvassers reappointment with a term expiring in March of 2026.
D. Board of Canvassers reappointment with a term expiring in March of 2031.
E. Planning Board appointment with a term expiring in May of 2028.
IX. Public Hearings:
A. Conduct a public hearing to consider, discuss, and act upon an amendment to Chapter 102 of the Code of Ordinances entitled “Traffic Safety Commission” to amend Section 102 entitled “Creation, powers, duties” sponsored by Council Members Michael P. Iannotti and Rachel S. Toppi.
B. Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 to consider, discuss, and act upon an amendment to Chapter 340, Article IV of the Code of Ordinances entitled “Schedule of Penalties” to amend Section 340-15(a) entitled “Nonmoving Violations” and adding thereto Section 340-15(c) entitled “Temporary No Parking Regulations”.
C. Conduct a public hearing to consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Class B-Victualler Beverage License for Two Brothers Restaurant, LLL, d/b/a “Frank and Johns on the Water”, 743 Putnam Pike, with the hours of operation to be Monday through Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations, local ordinances, a copy of the Retail Sales Permit and a Certificate of Good Standing from the RI Division of Taxation.
D. Conduct a public hearing to 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 17, 2025 from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
· Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 11:00 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.
X. Licenses:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Victualling License for Two Brothers Restaurant, LLC d/b/a “Frank and Johns on the Water”, located at 743 Putnam Pike as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations, local ordinances and a copy of the Retail Sales Permit.
B. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Entertainment License for Two Brothers Restaurant, LLC d/b/a “Frank and Johns on the Water”, located at 743 Putnam Pike as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
C. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Special Dance License for Two Brothers Restaurant, LLC d/b/a “Frank and Johns on the Water”, located at 743 Putnam Pike, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
D. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the annual renewal of one (1) Bingo License, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
1. Esmond Village Tenants Association, 3 Village Drive, Apt. 112 (fee waived)
E. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the annual renewal of one (1) Victualling Only License, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
1. The Sandwich Shack, LLC d/b/a “The Sandwich Shack”, 9 Cedar Swamp Road, Unit 10
F. 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. A & W of Rhode Island, Inc. d/b/a “A & W”, 460 Putnam Pike to sell Christmas trees, plants and flowers
2. 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
3. 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
4. Maria Maria, LLC d/b/a “”Maria Maria Coffee Bar”, to sell only coffee, latte and hot chocolate from a truck with RI Reg. #1QB501, 47 Wood Avenue, Suite 2, Barrington, RI
5. Rhode Island Kona, LLC d/b/a “Rhode Island Kona”, to sell frozen ice from a truck with RI Reg. #21700, 4 Cider Lane
G. 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. Cello Partnership d/b/a “Verizon Wireless #161132”, 371 Putnam Pike
2. The Barre and Yoga Experience, LLC d/b/a “The Barre and Yoga Experience”, 259 Putnam Pike, Unit 2
H. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the annual renewal of five (5) Massage Establishment Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
1. Chalom MacDermott d/b/a “Massage Nirvana and Bodywork”, 14 Cedar Swamp Road
2. Kimberly A. LaPierre d/b/a “Apple Valley Wellness Center”, 47A Cedar Swamp Road
3. Limary M. Morel Brown d/b/a “Massage by Mari”, 359 Putnam Pike
4. Oasis Spa, Inc. d/b/a “Oasis Spa, Inc.”, 9 Cedar Swamp Road, Unit 9
5. Permanent Cosmetic Solutions d/b/a “Soothing Touch Spa”, 180C Pleasant View Avenue
I. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the annual renewal of six (6) Massage Therapy Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
1. Chalom MacDermott working at “Massage Nirvana and Bodywork”, 14 Cedar Swamp Road
2. Kimberly A. LaPierre working at “Apple Valley Wellness Center”, 47A Cedar Swamp Road
3. Limary M. Morel Brown working at “Massage by Mari”, 359 Putnam Pike
4. Rhonda Rohelia working at “Soothing Touch Spa”, 180C Pleasant View Avenue
5. William M. Bradley working at “Fox Wellness”, 405 Douglas Pike
6. Ying Shu Li working at “Oasis Spa, Inc.”, 9 Cedar Swamp Road, Unit 9
J. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a Sidewalk Sales License for Armenucci, LLC d/b/a “Blackie’s Bulldog Tavern”, to hold a Farmer’s Market every Sunday beginning May 24, 2025 through October 4, 2025 with the hours of operation to be from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., on property located at 280 George Washington Highway, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
K. 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. Macs Screaming Corn and Tacos, d/b/a “Macs Screaming Corn and Tacos”, to sell tacos, street corn, taco salads, quesadillas and nachos from a truck with RI Reg #45580, 2 Palmer Street, Barrington, RI
L. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Holiday Sales License for Goodwill Southern New England, Inc. d/b/a “Goodwill”, located at 452 Putnam Pike, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations, local ordinances and signature of owner of premises.
XI. Old Business:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the purchase, through the Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative, of one (1) Engine/Pumper from Greenwood Emergency Vehicles of North Attleboro, MA for a price of one million, seventy thousand and two dollars, and zero cents ($1,070,002.00) to be funded through the EMS third party billing.
XII. New Business:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a request for proposals for the Microsoft Office 365 migration program.
B. Consider, discuss, and authorize the Town Manager to enter into contract, through the RI Master Price Agreement #308, with OSHEAN for the provision and installation of private internet lines, internet access, and security services for an amount not to exceed eighty-two thousand, four hundred fifty-eight dollars and ninety cents ($82,458.90) to be funded by the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program.
C. Consider, discuss, and act upon awarding a contract with BETA Group, through the RI Master Price Agreement #584B, to analyze flooding conditions in the Deer Run Estates subdivision in the amount of eighty-nine thousand, four hundred, thirty dollars and zero cents ($89,430.00) to be paid for with capital reserve funds.
D. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the reallocation of capital reserves funds previously designation for the Spencer Street Drainage Bypass Project to be applied toward the completion of the Highview-Hilldale Feasibility Study.
E. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the Town Manager and/or Sewer Authority to enter into a contract, through the RI Master Price Agreement #52, with Stillwater Construction for renovations of the Wastewater Treatment Plan bathrooms 1, 2, and 3 for an amount not to exceed one hundred sixty thousand, seven hundred dollars, and zero cents ($160,700.00) to be paid for with capital reserve funds.
F. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to enter into an agreement for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 with Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation for the disposal of solid waste and recycling material to be paid for out of the Public Works Operating Budget.
G. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to enter into a one-year contract extension with T. Miozzi, LLC. of North Kingstown, RI for rehabilitation of roads services to be paid for out of the Public Works Operating Budget and Capital Fund Budget.
H. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a pole petition from RI Energy Co. to install two new poles on Colwell Road.
I. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a pole petition from RI Energy Co. to install one new pole on Mann School Road.
J. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to execute the 2nd Amendment to the Site Lease Agreement with GTP Infrastructure I, LLC for the communications tower at the Department of Public Works.
K. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the Interim Town Manager to execute a Partnership Agreement with the RI Department of Transportation for the High School Stormwater Treatment project.
L. Sitting as the Smithfield Water Supply Board, consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to execute the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Community Grant Agreement for the engineering and design of the Log Road Water Main Extension for a total cost of one hundred forty-three thousand, four hundred dollars and zero cents ($143,400.00).
M. Consider, discuss, and act upon entering into contract, through the RI Master Price Agreement #563, with Liberty Chevrolet of Wakefield, MA for the purchase of one (1) 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 series pickup truck on behalf of the School Department in an amount not to exceed sixty-two thousand, five hundred fifty-three dollars, and ninety-six cents ($62,553.96) to be funded from the School Fund Balance.
N. Consider, discuss, and act upon a bid award for General Contractor/Prime Subcontractor services for the RIDE Health and Safety Culinary Emergency Project on behalf of the School Department.
O. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a request for proposals for annual boiler cleaning services on behalf of the School Department.
P. Consider, discuss, and act upon adopting a resolution in support of reinstating General Revenue Sharing for cities and towns to help reduce the impact of inflation on the citizens of Rhode Island sponsored by Council President John J. Tassoni, Jr.
Q. Consider, discuss, and act upon adopting a resolution in support of Senate Bill S-57 and House Bill H-5393 regarding the maintenance of sidewalks sponsored by Council President John J. Tassoni, Jr.
R. Consider, discuss, and act upon rescheduling the August 19, 2025 Town Council meeting.
S. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a resolution for the submission of a proposed Program Year 2023 Community Development Block Grant Application.
XIII. Public Comment.
XIV. Adjournment.
AGENDA POSTED: May 7, 2025
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