| | | SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SMITHFIELD SENIOR CENTER 1 WM. J. HAWKINS JR. TRAIL SMITHFIELD, RI 02828 7:00 P.M. – OPEN SESSION |
Please note venue change to the Senior Center for this meeting.
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. Fire Department/Navigant Credit Union Awards
B. Smithfield Little League – Request for Lighting at Deerfield Park
VI. Minutes:
A. Move that the minutes of the October 6, 2026 work session be approved as recorded.
VII. Consider, discuss and act upon the following possible appointments and reappointments:
A. Land Trust appointment with a term expiring in September of 2027.
VIII. Public Hearings:
A. Continue a public hearing to consider, discuss, and act upon an amendment to the Code of Ordinances to add Chapter 351 entitled “Outdoor Clothes and Book Donation Bins” sponsored by Council President John J. Tassoni, Jr.
B. Conduct a public hearing to consider, discuss, and act upon an amendment to Chapter 60 of the Code of Ordinances entitled “Municipal Court”.
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 2026-2027
CLASS A - RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSES
1. Mac’s Liquor Mart, Inc. d/b/a “Mac’s Liquor Mart”, 200 Pleasant View Avenue
2. Putnam Liquor, Inc. d/b/a “Putnam Pike Liquors”, 637B Putnam Pike
3. Smithfield Liquor Mart, Inc. d/b/a “Smithfield Liquor Mart”, 970 Douglas Pike, Bldg. B, Left Side
CLASS B-VICTUALLER BEVERAGE LICENSE
1. Chelo’s Steak House, Inc. d/b/a “Chelo’s Steak House”, 445 Putnam Pike (approved for outdoor bar service)
2. Crudo, LLC d/b/a “Crudo”, 266 Putnam Pike
3. Ditto, Inc. d/b/a “Fresco”, 181 George Washington Highway (approved for outdoor bar service)
4. Pastry Land Bakery, Inc. d/b/a “Pastry Land Bakery”, 19 Sanderson Road
5. TMG Trap North d/b/a “The Trap North Brew & Grill”, 10 Smith Avenue (approved for outdoor bar service)
6. Yamato Steakhouse of Smithfield, Inc. d/b/a “Yamato Steakhouse of Japan”, 375 Putnam Pike, Unit 30
CLASS B-VICTUALLER LIMITED BEVERAGE LICENSE
1. Rally Point Racquet Club, Inc. d/b/a “Rally Point Racquet Club”, 15 Church Street
CLASS D - CLUB BEVERAGE LICENSE
1. Portuguese American Social & Athletic Club, 40 Fenwood Avenue
2. Roots Heaven Farm, LLC d/b/a “Roots Heaven Farm, LLC”, 540 Douglas Pike
3. Smithfield Sportsman’s Club, Inc. d/b/a “Smithfield Sportsman’s Club”, 14 Walter Carey Road
D. Conduct a public hearing to consider, discuss and act upon approving the renewal of the following eight (8) Victualling Only Licenses to include renewal of the Extended Hours of Operation, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State Regulations and local ordinances:
1. 7-Eleven Store #32614A d/b/a “7-Eleven #32614A”, 970 Douglas Pike, to extend hours of operation to 24/7 hours.
2. Colbea Enterprises, LLC d/b/a “Seasons Corner Market”, 947 Douglas Pike to extend hours of operation to 24/7 hours.
3. Colbea Enterprises, LLC d/b/a “Shell#36”, 370 Putnam Pike to extend hours of operation to 24/7 hours.
4. Cumberland Farms, Inc., d/b/a “Cumberland Farms #1261”, 335 Waterman Avenue, to extended hours of operation to 24/7 hours.
5. DKS Coffee, Inc. d/b/a “Dunkin Donuts”, 970 Douglas Pike to extend hours of operation to 4:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
6. Ionian, Inc. d/b/a “Dunkin Donuts”, 259 Putnam Pike, #1 to extend hours of operation to 4:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
7. KAC Foods, Inc. d/b/a “McDonald’s”, 445 Putnam Pike, Unit 19, to extend hours of operation to 4:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., the Drive-Thru Window portion of the restaurant will remain open with the hours of operation to be 24/7 hours Monday through Sunday.
8. Wedge Donuts, Inc. d/b/a “Dunkin Donuts”, 151 Douglas Pike, to extend hours of operation to 4:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
IX. Licenses:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the renewal of four (4) Entertainment Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances:
1. Chelo’s Steak House, Inc. d/b/a “Chelo’s Steak House”, 445 Putnam Pike
2. Crudo, LLC d/b/a “Crudo”, 266 Putnam Pike
3. Ditto, Inc. d/b/a “Fresco”, 181 George Washington Highway
4. TMG Trap North d/b/a “The Trap North Brew & Grill”, 10 Smith Avenue
B. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the renewal of four (4) Special Dance Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances:
1. Crudo, LLC d/b/a “Crudo”, 266 Putnam Pike
2. Ditto, Inc. d/b/a “Fresco”, 181 George Washington Highway
3. Smithfield Senior Center, 1 William J. Hawkins, Jr. Trail
4. TMG Trap North d/b/a “The Trap North Brew & Grill”, 10 Smith Avenue
C. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the renewal of twenty-six (26) Victualling Only Licenses, as listed, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances:
1. Addie & Colts Bagels, LLC d/b/a “Café Such a Bagel Too”, 285 George Washington Highway
2. AJL, LLC d/b/a “New England Frozen Lemonade”, 3 Austin Avenue, Unit A
3. A & W of Rhode Island, Inc. d/b/a “A & W”, 460 Putnam Pike
4. ALG 33 Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a “Piezoni’s”, 259 Putnam Pike
5. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. d/b/a “Barnes & Noble #2082”, 371 Putnam Pike, Suite 330
6. Bryant Coffee, Inc. d/b/a “Dunkin’ Donuts”, 1150 Douglas Pike
7. CALM Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a “Del’s of Smithfield”, 115 Pleasant View Avenue
8. Card, Inc. d/b/a “Gigi’s Scoops”, 265 Putnam Pike
9. Cava Mezze Grill, LLC d/b/a “CAVA”, 473 Putnam Pike, Suite 2A (approved for outdoor seating)
10. CC Smithfield, Inc. d/b/a “Coffee Connection”, 665 Douglas Pike, Unit A
11. D.E. Foods, LLC d/b/a “Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell”, 421 Putnam Pike
12. Dave’s Fruitland, Inc. d/b/a “Dave’s Marketplace of Smithfield”, 4 Cedar Swamp Road
13. Dave’s Marketplace of Smithfield, Inc. d/b/a “Dave’s Marketplace”, 371 Putnam Pike, Suite 590
14. DNL Food, Inc. d/b/a “Tin Tsin Restaurant”, 400K Putnam Pike
15. JM of Smithfield, LLC d/b/a “Jersey Mike’s Subs”, 473 Putnam Pike
16. MDS Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a “Powder Mill Creamery”, 777 Putnam Pike
17. New England Authentic Eats, LLC d/b/a “D’Angelo Sandwich Shop”, 375 Putnam Pike
18. New England Authentic Eats, LLC d/b/a “Papa Gino’s”, 400 Putnam Pike, Suite A
19. Princes & Sons Pizza, Inc. d/b/a “Depetrillo’s Pizza & Bakery”, 105 Pleasant View Avenue
20. Slice and Scoop, Inc. d/b/a “Slice and Scoop”, 665 Douglas Pike, Unit B
21. Smithfield Senior Center, 1 William J. Hawkins Jr. Trail
22. Speedway, LLC d/b/a “Speedway #02821”, 263 Putnam Pike
23. Starbucks Corporation d/b/a “Starbucks Coffee #17343”, 400 Putnam Pike
24. Starry Night Café, LLC d/b/a “Starry Night Café”, 115 Pleasant View Avenue, Unit 1
25. The Breakfast Spot, LLC d/b/a “The Breakfast Spot”, 345 Waterman Avenue, Unit B
26. The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co., LLC d/b/a “Stop & Shop Supermarket #705”, 446 Putnam Pike
D. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving the annual renewal of a Private Detective License for Paul Silvestri, 19E Waterview Drive, Smithfield, RI, for his business “Practical Response Solutions”, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
E. Consider, discuss, and act upon approving a new Mobile Food Truck License for Hot Q-Wienie, LLC d/b/a “Hot Q-Wienie”, to sell wieners, soda and sides from a cart with RI Reg. #2GX628, 848 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI, as applied, subject to compliance with all State regulations and local ordinances.
X. Old Business:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing payment of Town Aided Funds in the amount of two thousand dollars and zero cents ($2,000.00) to the Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island.
XI. New Business:
A. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the Public Works Director to utilize the State Master Price Agreement #125 for the purchase of road salt from Mid-American Salt LLC at a per ton unit price of seventy-seven dollars and seventeen cents ($77.17) to be paid for out of the annual operating budget.
B. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the award of two (2) year contracts with one (1) year optional extensions, through the RI Municipal Purchasing Agents Association, with Dennis K. Burke of Taunton, MA for #1 diesel at a cost of $0.142 cents per gallon and Mirabito Holdings, Inc. of Binghamton, NY for unleaded gas at a cost of $0.0464 cents per gallon.
C. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to enter into contract, through the MHEC MC16 B4 contract, with O’Brien & Sons of Medway, MA, for the purchase of new playground equipment at Deerfield Park in an amount not to exceed forty-nine thousand, eight hundred fifty dollars and seventy-five cents ($49,850.75) to be funded from the Capital Improvements Fund.
D. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to engage, through the MHEC MC13 GO3 contract, with Fulcrum Energy Solutions of Fall River, MA, to begin coordinating with RI Energy for incentive and rebate funding opportunities.
E. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a request for proposals for the purchase of one (1) 2026 14 passenger minibus on behalf of the School Department.
F. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding between the Smithfield Public Schools and Department of Public Works for snow removal at the schools.
G. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the Sewer Superintendent to award Commercial Roofing & Contracting for construction work and Veolia North America for construction management services for the Wastewater Treatment Plan roof replacement for a total project cost not to exceed three hundred, thirty-three thousand, seven hundred and sixty-one dollars and zero cents ($333,761.00) to be funded from the Capital Improvements Fund.
H. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the Sewer Superintendent to enter into contract with Premier Electrical Services and Generators for the purchase of a 30-kW standby diesel generator in the amount of forty-one thousand five hundred dollars and zero cents ($41,500.00) to be funded from the Capital Improvements Fund.
I. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing payment of Town Aided Funds in the amount of one thousand, five hundred dollars and zero cents ($1,500.00) to the Smithfield Veterans Memorial Committee.
J. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a three-year contract extension with Info Quick Solutions for the Town Clerk’s land records management system.
K. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing the renaming of Overbrook Academy located at 60 Austin Avenue.
L. Consider, discuss, and act upon adopting a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to execute any and all documents to effectuate the transfer of title of the Winsor School property located at 562 Putnam Pike to Gemini Housing Corporation.
M. Consider, discuss, and act upon authorizing a Community Engagement Center to be located at the Overbrook Academy Library Building, 60 Austin Avenue.
N. Consider, discuss, and act upon accepting the Financial Reports for the Month Ending September 30, 2026.
O. Consider, discuss, and act upon adopting a resolution for the submission of a proposed Community Development Block Grant Application.
P. Consider, discuss, and act upon conducting performance evaluations for the Town Clerk and Town Manager at the November 17, 2026 Town Council Executive Session meeting.
Q. Consider, discuss, and act upon authoring the Community Learning Center Participation Agreement.
XII. Public Comment.
XIII. Adjournment.
AGENDA POSTED: October 14, 2026
AGENDA REVISED: October 15, 2026
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