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 Maya Giguere and Linda Hawkins for possible appointment to a Town board or commission, Section 42-46-5(a)(2); Potential Litigation and Pending Litigation: GDM ESS, LLC vs. James S. Busam, et.al. PC-2025-02038, and Section 42-46-5(a)(5) Real Estate; potential acquisition, sale or lease of real property.

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:

A. Receipt of the Budget and Financial Review Board’s Recommended Fiscal Year 2027 Budget.

VI. Minutes:

A. Move that the minutes of the April 21, 2026 Executive Session meeting held pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws Section 42-46-5(a)(1) Personnel; to interview Dante DiGregorio for possible appointment to a Town board or commission, 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, and Section 42-46-5(a)(5) Real Estate; potential acquisition, sale or lease of real property be approved as recorded and sealed.

B. Move that the minutes of the April 21, 2026 open session meeting be approved as recorded.

C. Move that the minutes of the May 5, 2026 open session meeting be approved as recorded.

VII. Consider, discuss and act upon the following possible appointments and reappointments: None

VIII. Public Hearings:

A. Schedule a public hearing on June 2, 2026 to consider, discuss, and act upon amendments to Chapter 145 of the Smithfield Code of Ordinances entitled “Boats and Waterways”.

B. Schedule a public hearing on June 2, 2026 to consider, discuss, and act upon sewer usage rate changes.

C. Schedule a public hearing on June 16, 2026 on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget.

D. Conduct a public hearing to consider, discuss and act upon approving a new Class B-Victualler Beverage License for Black Dog Tavern Inc., d/b/a “Black Dog Tavern”, 566 Putnam Pike, Units 1 & 2 , 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 and local ordinances.

IX. Licenses:

A. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Victualling License for Black Dog Tavern, Inc. d/b/a “Black Dog Tavern”, located at 566 Putnam Pike, Units 1 & 2 as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.

B. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the annual renewal of two (2) Massage Establishment Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.

1. Permanent Cosmetic Solutions d/b/a “Soothing Touch Spa, LLC”, 180C Pleasant View Avenue

2. Sarah Fisette d/b/a “Wildflower Wellness Studio”, 592 Putnam Pike

C. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the annual renewal of two (2) Massage Therapy Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.

1. Rhonda Rohelia working at “Soothing Touch Spa, LLC”, 180C Pleasant View Avenue

2. Sarah Fisette working at “Wildflower Wellness Studio”, 592 Putnam Pike

D. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Solicitation License for “Do it Right Solar” soliciting solar panels, as applied subject to compliance with all State regulations, local ordinances, and the following conditions: The Smithfield Police Department is to be notified each time the applicant is soliciting, including which area of town solicitation will take place. Solicitation may take place between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. April 1^st through September 30^th and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. October 1^st through March 31^st. If conditions are not adhered to, the applicant will be required to appear before the Town Council.

E. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Mobile Food Truck License for Michael Strout d/b/a “Team Gotta Q BBQ”, to sell barbeque from a truck with RI Reg# 1NP25596745, 24 Barberry Hill Road, Cumberland, RI, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.

F. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving one (1) One-Day Beer/Wine License for the Smithfield Senior Center as follows:

· “Wine and Cheese Event” to be held on Friday, June 5, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The party will take place at the Smithfield Senior Center, 1 William J. Hawkins, Jr. Trail from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., as applied, subject to all State regulations and local ordinances.

G. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving one (1) One-Day Beer/Wine License for the Smithfield Senior Center as follows:

· “Summer Celebration” to be held on Thursday, June 25, 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 adopting a resolution in support of House Bill 7911 and Senate Bill 3012 on recycling reforms.

XI. New Business:

A. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a bid award for pavement crack sealing services.

B. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a bid award for street paving services.

C. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a bid award for elevator repair services at the Gallagher Middle School on behalf of the School Department.

D. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a bid award for boiler cleaning services at six (6) school building locations on behalf of the School Department.

E. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a bid award for school bus transportation on behalf of the School Department.

F. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a bid award for the purchase of a used Ford F-350 4x4 pickup truck with plow package on behalf of the School Department.

G. Discuss and review snow plowing services at six (6) school building locations on behalf of the School Department.

H. Consider, discuss, and act upon adopting a resolution in support of House Bill H-8149 relating to motor and other vehicles’ size, weight and load limits.

I. Discuss update on the status of the Overbrook Academy/60 Austin Avenue information packet.

XII. Public Comment.

XIII. Adjournment.

AGENDA POSTED: May 13, 2026

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