| | | SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SMITHFIELD TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 64 FARNUM PIKE TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026 6:30 P.M. – EXECUTIVE SESSION 7:00 P.M. – OPEN SESSION |
6:30 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 Cris Conti and Joe Tudino for possible reappointment to a Town board or commission.
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. Holiday House Decorating and Doorway Decorating Contest Winners
VI. Minutes:
A. Move that the minutes of the January 6, 2026 executive session meeting held pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws Section 42-46-5(a)(1) Personnel; to interview Alisa Sanderson, Meredith Correia, and Anthony Ciacciarelli for possible appointment or reappointment to a Town board or commission be approved as recorded and sealed.
B. Move that the minutes of the January 6, 2026 open session meeting be approved as recorded.
VII. Consider, discuss and act upon the following possible appointments and reappointments:
A. Sewer Authority reappointment with a term expiring in January of 2031.
B. Housing Authority reappointment with a term expiring in January of 2031.
C. Juvenile Hearing Board appointments (2) with terms expiring in September of 2027.
D. Juvenile Hearing Board appointments (2) with terms expiring in September of 2028.
E. Juvenile Hearing Board appointment with a term expiring in September of 2029.
F. Juvenile Hearing Board appointments (2) with terms expiring in September of 2026.
VIII. Public Hearings:
A. 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 BEVERAGE LICENSE
1. Cedar Spill Group d/b/a “Cedar Spill”, 566 Putnam Pike, Unit 4 (approved for outdoor bar service)
2. Kamborian Bros Inc. d/b/a “Napolitano’s Lounge & Brooklyn Pizzeria”, 375 Putnam Pike, Unit 35
3. Thirsty Beaver Smithfield, LLC d/b/a “Thirsty Beaver Pub & Grub”, 45 Cedar Swamp Road (approved for outdoor bar service)
CLASS B-VICTUALLER LIMITED BEVERAGE LICENSE
1. Val’s English Tea & Pie Shop, LLC, d/b/a “Val’s English Tea & Pie Shop”, 466 Putnam Pike, Unit 1
IX. Licenses:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the renewal of two (2) Entertainment Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances:
1. Kamborian Bros Inc. d/b/a “Napolitano’s Lounge & Brooklyn Pizzeria”, 375 Putnam Pike, Unit 35
2. Thirsty Beaver Smithfield, LLC d/b/a “Thirsty Beaver Pub & Grub”, 45 Cedar Swamp Road
B. Consider, discuss and act upon approving the renewal of two (2) Special Dance Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances:
1. Kamborian Bros Inc. d/b/a “Napolitano’s Lounge & Brooklyn Pizzeria”, 375 Putnam Pike, Unit 35
2. Thirsty Beaver Smithfield, LLC d/b/a “Thirsty Beaver Pub & Grub”, 45 Cedar Swamp Road
C. Consider, discuss and act upon approving the renewal of two (2) Victualling Only Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances:
1. Fresh Pita, LLC d/b/a “Fresh Pita”, 777 Putnam Pike
2. Juniper Hospitality, LLC d/b/a “Holiday Inn Express & Suites”, 1010 Douglas Pike
X. Old Business: None
XI. New Business:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon granting an easement on 26 Lakeview Drive (AP 2/Lot 26).
B. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to enter into contract, through the RI Master Price Agreement #494A, with Aharonian & Associates, Inc. for architectural services for the Overbrook Academy project.
C. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a bid award for Town-wide on-call HVAC and mechanical services.
D. Consider, discuss, and act upon rescinding a resolution directing the Town Manager to institute and oversee an internal Financial Expenditure and Management Review Committee.
E. Discussion of boards and commissions annual report to the Town Council sponsored by Council Member Rachel S. Toppi.
XII. Public Comment.
XIII. Adjournment.
AGENDA POSTED: January 14, 2026
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