| | | SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SMITHFIELD TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 64 FARNUM PIKE TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2026 6:15 P.M. – EXECUTIVE SESSION 7:00 P.M. – OPEN SESSION |
6:15 P.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA
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 Alisa Sanderson, Meredith Correia, Anthony Ciacciarelli for appointment or reappointment to a Town board or commission and Section 42-46-5(a)(2); Pending Litigation, Superior Court Case PC-2025-05420.
7:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION 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:
1. Eagle Scout Project Presentation by Samuel Rees
VI. Minutes:
A. Move that the minutes of the December 2, 2025 executive session meeting held pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws Section 42-46-5(a)(1) Personnel; to interview Deana Mills, Chris Branch, Karen Catlow, Julie DaRosa, Gail Dwyer, and June Carlton for appointment to a town board or commission and to commence performance reviews of the Town Manager and Town Clerk be approved as recorded and sealed.
B. Move that the minutes of the December 2, 2025 open session meeting be approved as recorded.
C. Move that the minutes of the December 16, 2025 executive session meeting held pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws Section 42-46-5(a)(1) Personnel; to interview Marcie DiOrio and Pamela Dolan for appointment to a town board or commission and to commence performance reviews of the Town Manager and Town Clerk be approved as recorded and sealed.
D. Move that the minutes of the December 16, 2025 open session meeting be approved as recorded.
E. Move that the minutes of the December 26, 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. Continue a public hearing to consider, discuss, and act upon amendments to Article 4 entitled “Use Regulations”, Sections 4.3 and 4.4A-4 entitled “Animal Raising, Non-Commercial, Outdoor” sponsored by Council Member Rachel S. Toppi.
B. Schedule a public hearing on February 3, 2026 to consider and act upon the adoption of the Capital Improvements Program Plan for Years 2027-2046.
C. Conduct a public hearing to consider, discuss, and act upon approving the renewal of the Intoxicating Beverage Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations, local ordinances and a Certificate of Good Standing from the RI Division of Taxation.
INTOXICATING BEVERAGE LICENSE RENEWALS 2025-2026
CLASS B-VICTUALLER LIMITED BEVERAGE LICENSE
1. Popovo, LLC d/b/a “Athens Pizza House”, 1 Austin Avenue
D. Consider scheduling a Show Cause hearing on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 to consider, discuss and act upon the possible suspension, revocation, or other sanction regarding the listed Liquor Licenses due to non-renewal or non-compliance with the conditions of renewal:
1. Grey Matter, LLC d/b/a “Downstairs”, 55 Douglas Pike, Suite 105
2. Kamborian Bros Inc., d/b/a “Napolitano’s Lounge & Brooklyn Pizzeria”, 375 Putnam Pike, Unit 35
3. Rogue Squadron Group, LLC d/b/a “Tavolo Italian Kitchen & Bar”, 970 Douglas Pike, Building C
4. Thirsty Beaver Smithfield, LLC d/b/a “Thirsty Beaver Pub & Grub”, 45 Cedar Swamp Road
IX. Licenses:
A. Consider, discuss and act upon approving a new Victualling License for The Level 10 Nutrition Club, LLC d/b/a “The Level 10 Nutrition Club,” 10C 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:
· “New Year’s Party” to be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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.
X. Old Business:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon scheduling a work session with the School Committee.
XI. New Business:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a purchase, through the RI Master Price Agreement #563, for a 2022 Ford Bronco from Tasca Ford of Berlin, CT for the Building & Zoning Official in the amount of thirty thousand, eight hundred twenty-nine dollars and forty-five cents ($30,829.45) to be funded from capital reserve funds.
B. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a contract with Beta Group Inc. to serve as third-party consultant for Sewer Authority plan review, construction inspection and on-call engineering services.
C. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the Town Engineer to enter into a contract amendment with Veolia Water, through its engineering consultant Wright-Pierce, to perform the Local Limits Evaluation for the Smithfield Wastewater Treatment Facility in the amount of twenty-eight thousand, three hundred two dollars and zero cents ($28,302.00) to be funded from the Sewer Authority Operating Budget.
D. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to enter into contract, through the RI Master Price Agreement #584, with Beta Group of Lincoln, RI, for environmental investigation services of the Town’s waste oil collection site in an amount not to exceed sixteen thousand, three hundred fifty dollars and zero cents ($16,350.00) to be funded by the Public Works Department’s Operating Budget.
E. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to enter into contract, through the OMNIA Partners Contract #254, with Rehrig Pacific Company of Orlando, FL for the purchase of 95-gallon refuse and recycling carts in the amount of sixteen thousand, five hundred twenty-five dollars and zero cents ($16,525.00).
F. Consider, discuss, and act upon placing a discussion of the Overbrook Academy property purchase on the February 17, 2025 Town Council meeting agenda to include public comment sponsored by Council President John J. Tassoni, Jr.
XII. Public Comment.
XIII. Adjournment.
AGENDA POSTED: December 31, 2025
The public is welcome to any meeting of the Town Council or its sub-committees. If communication assistance (readers/interpreters/captions) or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation is needed, please contact the Smithfield Town Manager’s office at 401-233-1010 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting.