| | | SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SMITHFIELD TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 64 FARNUM PIKE TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 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)(2) Pending Litigation; West Greenville Road, LLC vs. Town of Smithfield PC-2025-05420 and GDM ESS, LLC vs. James S. Busam, et.al. PC-2025-02038.
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
- Moment of Silence for Jim Orenberg, Board of Canvassers Member
III. Salute to the Flag
IV. Emergency Evacuation and Health Notification
V. Presentations:
A. Swearing In Ceremony for Police Department Officers; Andrew Barden, Angel R. Delacruz, and Luke P. Hopton and K9 Officer Baxter.
B. Presentation by the Smithfield Youth Council.
VI. Minutes:
A. Move that the minutes of the February 17, 2026 executive session held pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws Section 42-46-5(a)(1) Personnel; to interview Patricia Williams, Donna Keegan, Patty Mairoisi, Michelle Rea, and Paul McCarthy for possible appointment or reappointment to a Town board or commission and to discuss the status of an Injured On Duty Police Officer, and Section 42-46-5(a)(2) Collective Bargaining; discussion concerning status of Smithfield Lodge No. 17, Fraternal Order of Police and Smithfield Firefighters IAFF Local 2050 union contract negotiations be approved as recorded and sealed.
B. Move that the minutes of the February 17, 2026 open session meeting be approved as recorded.
C. Move that the minutes of the March 3, 2026 open session meeting be approved as recorded.
VII. Consider, discuss and act upon the following possible appointments and reappointments: None
VIII. Public Hearings: None
IX. Licenses:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the renewal of six (6) Mobile Food Truck Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
1. Cider and Spice, Inc. d/b/a “Cider and Spice”, to sell donuts from a truck with RI Reg. #1ZQ952, 53 Colwell Road, Smithfield, RI
2. Northern Lightworks, LLC d/b/a “Cookie Chow”, to sell cookies and drinks from a truck with RI Reg. # 1YP438, 38 Broad Street, Woonsocket, RI
3. Pa’l Monte, LLC d/b/a “Pa’l Monte”, to sell empanadas from a truck with RI Reg. #215764, 285 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI
4. Palagi 2000, Inc. d/b/a “Palagis Ice Cream”, to sell frozen treats from a truck with RI Reg. # IUM-546
5. 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
6. Titus 278, Inc. d/b/a “Chick-fil-A Attleboro” to sell chicken sandwiches and sides from a truck with MA Reg. # TZ8074C, 252 Washington Street, Suite A100, Attleboro MA
B. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving one (1) One-Day Beer/Wine License for the Smithfield Senior Center as follows:
· “St. Patrick/St. Joseph Party” to be held on Wednesday, March 18, 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.
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. Chalom MacDermott d/b/a “Massage Nirvana and Bodywork”, 14 Cedar Swamp Road
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. Chalom MacDermott working at “Massage Nirvana and Bodywork”, 14 Cedar Swamp Road
X. Old Business:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon adopting a resolution in support of municipalities collaborating in reviewing, analyzing, and responding to the 2024 and 2025 affordable housing laws sponsored by Council Member Michael P. Iannotti, Council Vice President Angelica L. Bovis, and Council Member Rachel S. Toppi.
XI. New Business:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon adopting a resolution in support of House Bill 7659 and Senate Bill 2421 relating to substituting inclusionary zoning ordinances for comprehensive permit applications.
B. Consider, discuss, and act upon adopting a resolution in support of House Bill 8281 and Senate Bill 2895 relating to density bonuses.
C. Consider, discuss, and act upon adopting a resolution in support of Senate Bill 2917 relating to manufactured homes being counted as affordable housing units.
D. Consider, discuss, and act upon adopting a resolution in support of House Bill 8279 and Senate Bill 2914 relating to a moratorium on Comprehensive Permit applications.
E. Consider, discuss, and act upon adopting a resolution in support of House Bill 8280 and Senate Bill 2915 relating to comprehensive permit parking requirements.
F. Consider, discuss, and act upon a proclamation to declare the Month of May 2026 as Building Safety Month in the Town of Smithfield.
G. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a resolution to adopt the Town of Smithfield Hazard Mitigation Plan.
H. Consider, discuss, and act upon approval of a fee schedule for the East Smithfield Neighborhood Center.
I. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a request for qualifications for architectural services for RIDE Stage II Capital Projects and a RIDE Health and Safety project on behalf of the School Department.
J. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving tax abatements in the amount of one thousand, five hundred, fifty-four dollars and ninety-five cents ($1,554.95).
K. Discussion of monthly grant status report.
XII. Public Comment.
XIII. Adjournment.
AGENDA POSTED: March 12, 2026
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